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• Is there an allocation for some of the rural counties to make up for that?
• My bill doesn't authorize an allocation.
• Is there an allocation for resources for some of those counties that are not participating in this?
• There is no allocation in the bill for that. No allocation in the bill for that.
• And cognitively impaired people don't qualify for that status.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of elections-related bills. It first approved three consent items: AB 808, AB 1029, and AB 1072. The committee then took up AB 1249, which would require non-Voter’s Choice Act counties to offer at least one Saturday early-voting location before statewide elections and allow in-person return of vote-by-mail ballots at designated county offices or satellite locations. Supporters said it would expand access for working voters and those with transportation barriers; some members raised concerns about ballot verification and added workload for rural counties. The bill passed the committee on a divided vote and was placed on call for absent members. The committee next considered AB 25, a voter ID and election integrity measure that would require citizenship verification, government ID for voting, tighter voter-roll audits, and a 72-hour ballot-counting deadline. The author and supporters argued it would restore public trust and improve election integrity, while opponents from the League of Women Voters, ACLU California Action, labor groups, disability advocates, and others said it would restrict access, burden vulnerable voters, and amount to voter suppression. After extensive debate, the committee voted the bill out on a narrow split and kept it on call. Members also approved AB 1164, which clarifies when voters are entitled to a replacement ballot and updates the Voter Bill of Rights language; AB 1441, which would create an independent citizens redistricting commission in Merced County despite opposition from the county board over cost and local control; and AB 16, which would clarify county election officials’ authority to begin processing vote-by-mail ballots earlier and clean up outdated code. The committee also heard AB 1411, which would require non-VCA counties to prepare voter education and outreach plans and use a Secretary of State template, with the sponsor saying it would improve voter information statewide.

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• He's really popular, really qualified, responsive to the people, and it's an outstanding appointment,
• We have Governor Newsom's diaper access initiative that will cost $20 million, but when you allocate
• health insurance plans by $1.5 billion for everyday people.
• Today we are not voting on a budget plan that includes a fair share proposal.
• The budget plan maintains much of what this house has fought for.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the Senate journals and adopted floor amendments. Members voted on motions to advance Budget and Fiscal Review Committee measures and to suspend Joint Rule 62A so the budget committee could hear budget-related bills with shortened notice; both motions passed by roll call. The chamber then moved through the Daily File, including several second-reading bills and gubernatorial appointments. Three appointments were confirmed: Julie Lee and Ann Patterson to the Delta Stewardship Council, and Santa Cruz County Sheriff Christopher Clark to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Senators also took up Senate Joint Resolution 17, which urges Congress and the President to clarify that states may extend burial and memorial benefits in state veterans’ cemeteries to Republic of Korea veterans who served alongside U.S. troops in Vietnam; the resolution passed unanimously. The Senate then considered AB 109, the Budget Act of 2026, with extensive debate on the state’s fiscal condition and major budget priorities. Supporters said the budget is balanced, maintains reserves, reduces the structural deficit, and protects funding for child care, Medi-Cal, distressed hospitals, in-home supportive services, housing, higher education, and transit. Opponents argued it relies on future tax increases, leaves a structural deficit, and does not adequately address affordability, public safety, or repayment of unemployment insurance debt. After debate, AB 109 passed 28-9, and the chamber later approved the consent calendar items 81 through 86. The session ended with adjournments in memory of Honorable Hajan Lee, Doris Fisher, and James Leslie Barbie. The Senate announced its next floor session would be Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• I planned on coming in here; I already knew it was kind of in here.
• I planned on walking in here and voting for this today, Mr.
• So last year, the governor allocated $10 million for... I'm not naive.
• Under the Silver Alert status, they may also qualify under the Amber Alert status.
• Community planning for some of these programs.

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• Funding allocations by initiative. So we have Connect Tech and Data.
• So we have to get all the dollars allocated by the end of September.
• Are you planning on having information sessions on how to apply for grants?
• Is that qualified?
• We do plan to release sub-award opportunities on a rolling basis.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Joint Policy Committee met to hear an overview of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program before taking up the related policy bills. Department of Health and Human Services staff explained that the state received a $198.9 million CMS award, with funding focused on four pillars: strengthening rural workforce, bringing care closer to home, connecting technology and data, and improving population health through prevention. They emphasized that the program is intended to benefit rural and frontier residents statewide, including areas near urban centers when the project serves rural patients, and that CMS approval, provider readiness, and sustainability will drive what can be funded. Committee members asked about how the program would treat border communities, frontier counties, urban providers serving rural patients, multilingual outreach, tribal consultation, and whether there would be information sessions for applicants. HHS said the website will include sign-up and translation features, more listening sessions and training will be offered, and a rural health tribal liaison will work alongside the existing Medicaid tribal liaison. Members also raised concerns about reimbursement timing, cash flow for providers, and whether projects in urban areas could qualify; HHS responded that urban projects may be eligible if they clearly benefit rural residents. The department then outlined the four policy bills tied to the grant scoring: nutrition continuing medical education for physicians, the presidential fitness test, the physician assistant compact, and pharmacist scope of practice. HHS said these policy actions were incentivized in the federal funding opportunity and that failure to pass them could reduce future funding. The committee did not take final action on the bills in this portion of the transcript and recessed for lunch before moving on.

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• And they have to give us updates about their turnaround plan. OK.
• So we’re really digging into kind of the updates to the turnaround plan.”
• They would rely on a mix from the California Health Data and Planning Fund, the Health Plan Improvement
• Olga Shiloh, on behalf of the California Association of Health Plans.
• or changes to the business plan.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• 26.320> priority Um, there's changes to the priority Um, there's changes to the priority allocation
• > deadline<00:02:27.880> for<00:02:28.000> the<00:02:28.120> beginning allocation
• deadline for the beginning allocation deadline for the beginning farmer<00:02:29.040> credit<
• of unused allocations in that credit. of unused allocations in that credit.
• <00:32:19.800> that's experience as well as planning that's experience as well as planning

Keywords: 1183, house

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• its portion of the private activity bond state ceiling allocation.
• its portion of the private activity bond state ceiling allocation.
• . plans. plans.
• Better have a plan to wind this down as a ramp.
• have a plan to wind this down as a ramp. have a plan to wind this down as a ramp.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received committee and House messages on a large number of bills. Committee reports advanced several measures, including House Bill 1335 from Health and Human Services, House Bills 1281, 1315, and 1255 from Judiciary, House Bills 1345 and 1417 and Senate Bill 139 from Education, Senate Bill 192 from Transportation and Energy, and a number of Appropriations recommendations. The chamber also received House-passed and revisor-transmitted bills, and later laid over the special-order second reading calendar until later in the day. A major floor action was adoption of Senate Resolution 26-009, which proclaimed May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. The resolution described ALS as a fatal neurodegenerative disease, highlighted the need for research, multidisciplinary care, and support for patients and caregivers, and recognized Colorado ALS advocates and medical professionals. Senators spoke personally about the disease’s impact, including the minority leader’s remarks about his mother’s death from ALS. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate then took up third-reading consent calendar bills and passed Senate Bill 186, Senate Bill 188, House Bill 1420, House Bill 1341, House Bill 1015, and House Bill 1423, with recorded no votes on Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 1015. Senate Bill 191, concerning gifts, grants, and donations for nursing-facility reimbursement, was amended on third reading to correct reporting language and then passed 32-3. Senate Bill 125, which would codify disability-rights protections in public schools in response to reduced federal enforcement capacity, generated debate over state responsibility and passed 24-11. Senate Bill 187, creating a commission to study Medicaid and adding managed care entities as stakeholders, passed 31-4 after supporters cited rising Medicaid costs, fraud concerns, and data problems. Senate Bill 189, concerning automated decision-making technology and consequential decisions, was introduced and discussed as an AI-regulation measure, but no final action is shown in the excerpt.

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• The allocation should be calculated and when it should be dispersed, and the like.
• And I don't know what the Chair plans on doing with this.
• Chairman, maybe there's an opportunity for us to look at those allocations and do something here.
• The plan is to do the plan in case it doesn't get abandoned like we've seen there.
• The plan is to do the plan in case it doesn't get abandoned like we've seen there.

Keywords: 996, all

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• a master plan, you have a five-year capital improvement plan or a 30-year long-range transportation plan
• It will affect the state road plan.
• folks come in and they see that master plan and can adjust and plan around that, well, if those master
• plans are changed, maybe, to your point, the locals should... ...master plans are changed, maybe, to
• But we have all these master plans.

Summary: The committee first took up HB 703 on utility relocation, as amended by a strike-all. The sponsor said the bill would require government authorities that order communication service providers to move infrastructure to pay the relocation costs, clarify expedited timelines, and align the House bill with the Senate version. Supporters argued the communication services tax should help cover these costs, while cities and counties warned the bill would shift major unfunded costs to local governments and taxpayers, especially in fiscally constrained counties. After public testimony from local government and industry representatives and debate over fairness, coordination, and the tax’s intended use, the committee adopted the strike-all and then passed the bill favorably on a roll call vote. The committee then heard and passed CS/HB 379, a securities package updating Chapter 517. The bill and conforming amendment made several technical and policy changes, including expanding certain exemptions, updating foreign jurisdiction and exchange considerations, revising merger-and-acquisition broker rules, aligning fingerprinting requirements with FBI standards, and adding protections related to financial exploitation of specified adults. Industry and Office of Financial Regulation witnesses supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably without opposition. Next, the committee passed CS/HB 867 establishing the Coastal Link Commuter Rail Service Act to create a legal framework for commuter rail operations along Florida’s coastal corridor and to help Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties secure insurance and indemnification for service on the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. The Florida Chamber supported the bill, and it was reported favorably without debate. The committee also passed CS/HB 1161, which revises Florida’s deepfake law to require covered platforms to remove altered sexual depictions and copies upon request by the victim; the bill drew emotional testimony from a student victim and broad support from members, and a severability amendment was adopted before the bill passed unanimously. The committee then passed CS/HB 453 on pool and spa contractors, which updates Chapter 489 terminology and scope-of-practice rules and, through amendment, limits certain equipment to commercially available products. Finally, the committee passed HB 955 requiring all private employers to use E-Verify for new hires, removing the small-employer exemption. Supporters framed it as workforce integrity and rule-of-law legislation, while opponents warned about labor shortages, burdens on small businesses, and impacts on immigrant workers. After debate, the bill passed 19-3. The committee then began hearing CS/HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow voluntary waivers of minimum wage for certain internships, pre-apprenticeships, and on-the-job training; the sponsor presented an amendment limiting the duration and clarifying minor waivers, and the committee heard both support from small business groups and opposition from labor, immigrant, and worker advocates before the transcript ended.

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• They needed to be thinking about their hosting planning, their business plan, getting that business up
• We had that plan approved. the digital Equity act planning grants the digital Equity act planning grants
• a plan that was Minnesota's plan, not the office's plan, not NTIA's plan, but Minnesota-driven.
• <01:02:56.160> these<01:02:56.400> programs planning for the plans in these programs planning
• allocate funding um we can allocate allocate funding um we can allocate funding<01:05:04.559>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have several bill authors here today to talk about our comprehensive plan to hold government accountable
• or may have violated some of the federal laws that no longer qualify them to be parts of programs.
• or may have violated some of the federal laws that no longer qualify them to be parts of programs.
• the federal laws that no longer qualify them to be parts of programs.
• Yes, like budget bills that have specific nonprofits with an allocation.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:30:23.679> ratably million which will be allocated ratably million which will be allocated
• billion that the governor uh allocated billion that the governor uh allocated and<00:31:04.720><
• Well, only when we do the ENT advancement technology allocation?
• we give a allocate a billion dollars. we give a allocate a billion dollars.
• And let seems like they should qualify.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• . >> But I must qualify. Birmingham's the largest city in Jefferson County. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Okay.
• Comprehensive economic development plan catalyst or any amended version success or document. >> Yes,
• So basically, you have to be 60% or more disabled to qualify for the plate.
• <00:24:43.360> We're disabled to qualify for the plate.
• We're disabled to qualify for the plate.

Bills: SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292, SB182, SB251, SB252, HB74, HB159, HB292

Keywords: psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill

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• The amount of unmatched funds allocated may be supplemented with additional matched monies from the fund
• The matched monies allocated from the fund is being doubled in the bill from a maximum of $150,000 to
• the division to grant funds to counties, municipalities, and regional airport authorities for the planning
• zone business, must be a newly registered business in West Virginia to qualify for a reducing modification
• A qualified opportunity zone business is a business in a qualified opportunity zone, as those terms are

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It then reconsidered Committee Substitute for House Bill 5212, noting that an Education Committee amendment had been inadvertently omitted the day before; the vice chairman withdrew the prior motion to report the bill, and the committee returned to the bill with the technical Education Committee amendments pending. The transcript then moved through a long agenda of bills and supplemental appropriations, with the committee generally hearing brief explanations from counsel, occasional member questions, and then voting to adopt amendments and report measures to the full Senate. Among the substantive policy bills, the committee advanced House Bill 4007 on the Industrial Access Road Fund, allowing an additional possible $3 million transfer in a fiscal year, expanding eligible uses, and increasing county/municipal spending limits; House Bill 4765, which raises salaries for state police, teachers, and school service personnel and, via a strike-and-insert amendment, creates a market pay enhancement tied to county and regional income data; House Bill 5162, recodifying tax lien sale procedures and clarifying ownership and government-property tax treatment; House Bill 5382, extending the Neighborhood Investment Tax Credit Program to July 1, 2031; House Bill 5685, authorizing up to $150 million in revenue bonds backed by excess lottery funds for State Culture Center improvements; House Joint Resolution 42, placing a constitutional amendment on the ballot to raise the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000; House Bill 4010, creating an airport hangar grant program and fund; House Bill 4404, increasing from $500 to $5,000 the amount volunteer fire departments may spend on training and fire prevention materials; House Bill 4592, requiring standardized campus safety mapping data for higher education institutions; House Bill 4784, extending and making retroactive a qualified opportunity zone business tax modification; and House Bill 5088, increasing retirement benefits for Division of Natural Resources police officers, with a one-time $4.25 million cash injection. The committee also reported several supplemental appropriations and originating bills, including Senate Bill 842 for the Spay Neuter Assistance Fund, Senate Bill 846 for Culture and History capital repairs, Senate Bill 872 for Natural Resources capital repairs (reduced to $10 million in committee substitute), Senate Bill 876 for Department of Health facilities, Senate Originating Bills 1 through 5 covering Culture and History, road funds, corrections IT and services, tobacco education, and the Adjutant General’s armory board transfer, respectively. Most items were adopted by voice vote; House Bill 4765’s strike-and-insert amendment was adopted after a division vote of 10-6. The committee then adjourned.

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• Different supply chain leads that also qualify for tiers one and two.
• It ensures district's multi-hazard emergency plan, includes provisions for safety of students students
• I plan to support it. Thank you for this great amendment. Mr. Patterson for what purpose?
• For certain housing developments that receive an allocation of low-income housing tax credits or for
• and the calculation of the penalty for filing a late application for such an exemption or allocation

Bills: HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684, HJR99, HB1399, HJR5, HB1330, HB2110, HJR2, HJR6, HB1587, HB14, HJR31, HB43, HB18, HB 106, HB36, HB26, HB149, HB 121, HB206, HB136, HB3114, HB2733, HB1732, HB3700, HB467, HB 1130, HB1846, HB1442, HB 1147, HB2176, HB2701, HB805, HB2890, HB 1154, HB1644, HB2118, HB1718, HB2488, HB2596, HB1971, HB2468, HB484, HB2578, HB3204, HB 1041, HB307, HB685, HB1710, HB538, HB2525, HB3125, HB2027, HB2894, HB3077, HB3684

Keywords: nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, farm products, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, agriculture, Texas Constitution, livestock, producer, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• Could you tell me, when you talked about the federal bank that you had a complaint on, and you plan on
• Could you tell me, when you talked about the federal bank that you had a complaint on, and you plan on
• on calling them back to see and you plan on calling them back to see if<00:14:40.600> if<00:14
• for public assistance but not qualify for public assistance but not enough<00:25:45.520> to<00
• stay in school and plan for the future<00:29:25.960> I<00:29:26.120> live<00:29:26.360

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So not provide the grant, but to actually get the plan done, the right-sized plan, So not provide the
• grant, but to actually get the plan done, the right-sized plan.
• And we plan to make that more available.
• One is small system planning.
• If we actually go out and do the plan ourselves with the engineer, If we actually go out and do the plan

Keywords: 996, all

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• I don't think today's going to qualify for that, but we'll see.
• qualify for that, but we'll see. qualify for that, but we'll see.
• , FBLA state first place help planning, FBLA state first place help desk,<00:07:48.560> volleyball
• to vote for the behind that, and I plan to vote for the bill. bill. bill.
• I I plan to be an aye vote on this bill. I I plan to be an aye vote on this bill.

Keywords: 916, all

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• so we would the amount of the allocation so we would have<00:35:59.079> the<00:35:59.200>
• Over the last few years, the state has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students who qualify
• <01:13:17.600> for number of students who qualify for number of students who qualify for special
• Ninety-six percent of our scholars identify as scholars of color, 68% qualify for free reduced lunch,
• for free reduced lunch 177% 68% qualify for free reduced lunch 177% are<01:25:57.080> English

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, we are, uh, allocated 25 FTEs by the legislature.
• is a statewide plan also.
• I approve the rates for both Tua and Fair Plan.
• Multiple times in your most recent agency strategic plan.
• the most qualified candidate gets hired.