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• Of course, this budget eliminates one of those sources.
• Many, many times, tough days and budget issues.
• With the Legislative Budget Board.
• , a central part of our base budget.
• In the 2018-19 biennium, all schools faced budget cuts due to a budget problem.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So it has become, de facto... ...part of baseline budgeting for the CFOs.
• You know, we're going through all of our budget hearings within the system.
• As we look at the state budget priorities that are outlined on slide numbers...
• Landbolding Legislative Budget Board will be presenting on the 2-0.
• There's also a benefit in it for you as budget allocators.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So we're not in the base budget, but we may need to be in the base budget?
• The next item on the agenda is the budget. The budget is for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
• Andrew Overmyer, Legislative Budget Board.
• My name is **Brad Kane** with the Legislative Budget Board, and I will be presenting the summary of budget
• What impact will that have on budgeting?

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• We need financial oversight.
• The oversight in group homes is a major problem.
• The oversight in group homes is a major problem.
• I would like to comment today on HHSC's budget.
• The oversight in group homes is a major problem.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I live in Flower Mound, and I'm here testifying on SB1 concerning the HHS budget, particularly the budget
• That budget was raised. to $165 million last year.
• This is a great base budget.
• . the LAR and then what is the base budget?
• The last budget was greatly appreciated.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• It's a very important issue that directly involves our state budget.
• I'll call up the LBB presentation on the budget.
• I think in total if you were to add up all of the off-budget and the on-budget pieces, we're probably
• Does it impact us in the next budget?
• On slide number� You can see our baseline budget request.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I know we have a huge budget.
• on the budget.
• Curtis**: LBB presentation on budget, and we have the agency presentation on budget, **Billy M.
• debt service and our operating budget.
• LBB presentation on the budget, **George Purcell**, and agency presentation on the budget, **J.R.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• The LBB presentation on budget will be presented by John Posey, and the agency presentation on budget
• requested FTEs in CPRIT's base budget.
• I'm Charles Smith, Legislative Budget Board.
• The first item is the capital budget rider.
• Posey with LBB's breakdown of ERS's budget.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• I'm Charlie Smith, Legislative Budget Board.
• I'm Charlie Smith, Legislative Budget Board.
• I’m here for the discussion of our budget request.
• And it's just getting to be a larger chunk of the budget every year.
• Because I saw a mention of it in your budget.

Bills: SB 1 , SB1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

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• The DCYF Oversight Board is housed in the Office of the Governor.
• But within the bill, it was the oversight board.
• So renaming the board from the Oversight Board to the Accountability Board.
• From the Oversight Board to the Accountability Board.
• But within the bill, it was the oversight board.

Bills: HB2455 , HB2468 , HB2529

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: housing assistance, youth, foster care, pilot program, social services, terminology correction, healthcare, regulatory compliance, department reorganization, Washington, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, accountability board, oversight board, child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, juvenile justice, early learning, family preservation, children and families

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• Uh, the Office of Minnesota Management and Budget would solicit proposals with nonpartisan entities.
• impacts because that impacts the revenues generated by my city, the ability for us to fill out our own budget
• to fill out my city, the ability for us to fill out our<00:32:07.519><c> own</c><00:32:07.679><c> budget
• 08.399><c> for</c><00:32:08.559><c> all</c><00:32:08.720><c> the</c><00:32:08.880><c> nice</c> our own budget
• and pay for all the nice our own budget and pay for all the nice things<00:32:09.360><c> that</c><00

Bills: HF3477 , HF3480 , HF3781 , HF3357 , HF3737 , HF3664 , HF3621

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

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• Bill 2311 makes administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight
• I was able to do some significant work in the budget.
• I apologize if you already said this, but I know our state's in a budget shortfall, facing challenging
• Apologize if you already said this, but I know our state's in a budget shortfall, facing challenging
• In a difficult budget environment, we do appreciate Representative Bergquist's outreach to WASAC over

Bills: HB2438 , HB2422 , HB2525 , HB2586 , HB2337 , HB2311 , HB2286 , HB2324 , HB2363 , HB2098 , HB2088

Committee: House Postsecondary Education & Workforce

Keywords: education, scholarship, early childhood, funding, higher education, early education, support, degree seekers, private security, security guard, armed security guard, security company, licensing fees, license renewal, endorsement fee, fingerprints, background check, workforce retention, low-wage workers, public safety

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• And 40% of the governor's proposed budget cuts come from early learning.
• As background, the biennial capital budget bill includes a miscellaneous section at the back of the budget
• in the budget.
• with the state budget and accounting act.
• To remain actuarially sound, reducing expected budget savings.

Bills: SB5872 , SB5879 , SB6047 , SB5988 , SB5923 , SB5832 , SB5970 , SB5994 , SB5949

Committee: Senate Ways & Means

Keywords: preK promise account, early childhood education, child care, preschool, pre-kindergarten, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, state treasury, trust fund, investment earnings, gift grants donations, dedicated account, general fund, nonreverting balance, appropriation, treasurer, Washington early learning, school readiness, education assistance program, legislative audit

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• So that's the fiscal year 2027 budget.
• We also saw one budget that was nominally reduced from the budget signed by the governor the year before
• So to just put that in perspective and contextualize it in this year's budget, Governor Healey's budget
• signed to the FY27 budget signed.
• Now, under the governor's budget.

Bills: H5006 , H5007

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

Keywords: tax revenue, state surplus, taxpayer refunds, budget growth, Massachusetts General Laws, income tax, tax reduction, state law, personal income tax, tax rates, 1212, all

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• So reporting to the trustees after the fact is not a substitute for public oversight.
• fertilizer product by the Department of Agriculture with no site permitting, no application rate oversight
• I want to say, In oversight, creating risk rather than clarity for Florida's land and waters.
• District requirements across assessments, personnel, facilities, and budgeting, so districts can focus
• Strengthening early learning governance by shifting oversight of district-run VPK programs from early

Bills: S0290 , S0320

Committee: Senate Fiscal Policy

Keywords: agriculture, landscape equipment, gasoline-powered, ecologically significant parcels, local government regulations, educational efficiency, public schools, district school boards, budget transparency, school accountability, instructional personnel

Summary: The Committee on Fiscal Policy met and first took up CS for SB 290, a broad Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment that, among other things, set density requirements for certain small municipalities, delayed biosolids-related changes from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, required higher insurance coverage for fumigation businesses, increased fines for fumigation violations, extended the time contractors have to pay subcontractors and suppliers from 15 to 30 business days, preempted certain county agritourism permitting ordinances, and renamed the Bonifay Forestry Station. Senators raised concerns about local government preemption, the biosolids timeline, and especially the new felony penalty for nonpayment of subcontractors and suppliers. Audubon Florida testified in opposition to the state lands and biosolids provisions, while several agricultural and industry groups waived in support. The bill was reported favorably after debate, with Senator Bracy Davis voting no and Senator Jones expressing concern about the contractor penalty. The committee then heard SB 320 on administrative efficiency in public schools. The bill would reduce district-level requirements across assessments, personnel, facilities, budgeting, and early learning administration; expand teacher apprenticeship pathways; create longer instructional contracts and renewable professional certificates; simplify testing and evaluation rules; increase flexibility for Title I and discretionary capital funding; and streamline facility planning and architectural requirements. School district and education association representatives waived in support. Senators Osgood and others praised the deregulation and flexibility, while Senator Bracy Davis asked about remedies if charter schools fail to respond directly to Department of Education expenditure questions. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce administrative burden while preserving accountability. SB 320 was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then adjourned.

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• Facing an uncertain time globally with tariffs and other things that are affecting our budget, so what
• Because that is 38% of our state budget.
• We have other budgets that will get taxed if we lose that money.
• Then what happens when the budget isn't balanced again?
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Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

Bills: HB558 , HB558

Committee: House Urban and Rural Development

Keywords: education funding, public schools, student achievement, RAISE Act, K-12 education, state budget, accountability, rural impact, legislation, report, government analysis, community assessment, 1136, house, all

Bills: SB2109 , SB2151

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: emergency preparedness, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, multilingual resources, American Sign Language, public education, community resilience, disaster response, emergency management, governor powers, legislative oversight, public safety, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Public Safety met on March 20, 2026, and the chair opened by noting severe rain and flooding conditions in Hawaii and said the committee would proceed with the hearing but defer decision-making until the next meeting on March 25. The first measure discussed was SB 2109, an omnibus bill on emergency preparedness communications. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, including from state agencies and advocacy groups such as the Disability and Communications Access Board, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, and others. Supporters emphasized the need for funding and planning for multilingual emergency materials and language access, citing current evacuation notices that were not available in languages such as Ilokano or Tongan. The chair stated that action on SB 2109 would be deferred until March 25. The committee then heard SB 2151, relating to emergency management and changes to the governor’s emergency authority. Testimony was mixed but heavily focused on concerns about executive power. Earthjustice supported the bill with amendments, saying it should narrow extraordinary emergency powers, add definitions for emergency and disaster, preserve transparency under the Uniform Information Practices Act, and lower the legislative threshold to terminate an emergency proclamation from two-thirds to a simple majority. Other supporters, including the League of Women Voters of Hawaii and some individuals, also backed reform. Opponents, including Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and numerous individuals, argued the bill still gave the governor too much power, used overly broad disaster definitions, and did not sufficiently protect constitutional rights; several urged major amendments or repeal of portions of Chapter 127A. Some opponents specifically objected to the two-thirds termination standard and to provisions they said could enable compulsory immunizations or other mandates. Members questioned Earthjustice about whether the bill would suspend constitutional rights. Earthjustice responded that the bill would not authorize constitutional violations, but would allow suspension of laws enacted by the legislature, and pointed to existing statutory procedures for individuals to challenge emergency proclamations. The witness described a Mauna Kea case in which a three-judge panel granted relief to an individual under the current statute, and explained that the process could potentially affect a broader proclamation if allowed to run to completion. The hearing continued with additional testimony and questions, but no final vote or committee action on SB 2151 was taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee meeting is called to order.
• As chair of the Sunset Legislative Oversight Committee, and in accordance with Senate rules, this committee
• With a significant number of members present, this Senate Legislative Oversight Committee will now move
• Please keep in mind, you may also submit comments in writing to the Senate Legislative Oversight and
• And now we will move on to HB 378, which came out of Joint Legislative Oversight.

Bills: SB295 , HB378

Committee: Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset

Keywords: SB295, Delaware, Title 24, aesthetician, aesthetics, cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology, scope of practice, license display, apprentice permit, Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermaplaning, chemical peel, exfoliation, lash extensions, brow tinting

Summary: The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its April 22 and May 13 meetings, and then heard two bills. HB 420 would modernize massage therapy licensure by allowing the Board of Massage and Bodywork to decide which coursework may be completed in a hybrid format and which must remain in person, while also removing outdated references to a license type the board no longer issues. The sponsor said the change would improve access for students who cannot easily travel or stop working, while preserving public protection through board rules. Public testimony on HB 420 was entirely supportive. Robert Overmiller spoke in favor, and Mackenzie Francis of Alpha School of Massage also supported the bill, citing workforce growth in massage therapy and arguing that hybrid education would expand access, especially for students entering the field later in life. No committee questions or objections were raised. The committee then discussed HB 378, which would continue the Council of Corrections’ partnership with the Criminal Justice Council and avoid the sunset of that arrangement in 2026. Members noted the bill stemmed from a prior Joint Legislative Oversight effort to provide the council with staff support and training. Robert Overmiller again testified in support, and there was no opposition or further public comment. The meeting concluded after discussion of the two bills, with no votes recorded in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• We budget on a biennial basis.
• basis when they're budgeted on a biennial basis.
• the funds that they're allocated in our biennial operating budget or our biennial capital budget and
• I don't find it as sound budgeting.
• I don't find it as sound budgeting. I see it as fiscal recklessness.

Bills: HB2159 , HB2251 , HB2521

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: preK, education funding, childcare, youth development, state budget, climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, firearms, background check, gun control, public safety, legislation, 904, all