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• So you're for the general district court judge, and although we generally have jurisdictional limits
• Greg is currently our general district court judge.
• Attorney in the General Assembly.
• I love my job as General District Court judge.
• Those are generational trauma.

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

Keywords: House Committee Room B, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• We have our Secretary of Public Safety, Stanley Meeter; we've got the Adjutant General, General Ring;
• I, as your adjutant general, am on two secure calls a week with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
• I, as your adjutant general, I'm on two secure calls a week with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
• I really appreciate the comments from the Adjutant General. I just wanted to understand.
• Thank you, General. I don't see any other questions. Thank you.

Keywords: House Committee Room A, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the House Appropriations Committee meeting.

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• typically, in cases where I've represented folks for violations with a speed camera, it requires the generally
• So, I mean, in my area, if you go to court to challenge these, it generally just gets thrown out currently
• But... ...currently, that's generally how it works, because these companies may be in Colorado or whatever
• certain vehicles involved in criminal offenses shall be paid through the state treasury from the appropriation

Keywords: House Committee Room B, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• I know that this has generated a lot of discussion, and I want to tell you that in my 38 years practicing
• Chairman, members of the committee, Scott Johnson's General Counsel for the Medical Society.
• The reality is we have a generational opportunity here to finally do right by our own people.
• There's a general discovery rule inserted in here, something we've never seen before, just a little cleanup

Keywords: House Committee Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Motion to make appropriate seconded to adopt substitute.
• Do we have a motion to refer to appropriations?
• Bill refers to appropriations 18 to 1.
• Do we have a motion to refer to appropriations?
• Bill refers to appropriations 18 to 1.

Keywords: House Committee Room A, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• Thank you for joining us for our House Appropriations Committee meeting. Roll call, please.
• Chairman, this bill directs the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether other states' permits
• Chairman, this bill directs the Office of the Attorney General to determine whether other states' permits
• It's generated from two sources.

Keywords: House Committee Room 1200, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• for GAA, the implementing bill, and an enumerated list of conforming bills, joint resolutions, and general

Keywords: legislative session extension, General Appropriations Act, budget process, session deadlines

Summary: The Florida House of Representatives convened for a brief session focused on procedural matters. Representative McClure moved to waive rules and introduce House Bill 5017 and House Joint Resolution 5019. The primary business was Representative Garrison's House Concurrent Resolution 1635, which extends the 2025 regular legislative session until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The resolution specifies that only the General Appropriations Act (GAA), its implementing bill, and an enumerated list of conforming bills, joint resolutions, and general bills may be considered during the extension. All other legislative measures will be indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of 12:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The resolution was adopted.

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• Chair, members, Senate Bill 1273 appropriates $14 million from the state general fund in FY 2027 for
• Senate Bill 1273 appropriates $14 million from the state general fund in FY 2027 to pay for pavement
• Chair, members, Senate Bill 1059 appropriates $9.2 million from the state general fund in fiscal year
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1818 appropriates $300,000 from the general fund in FY 2027 to ADOT for
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1818 appropriates $300,000 from the general fund in FY 2027 to ADDOT for

Bills: SB1059, SB1209, SB1273, SB1332, SB1452, SB1456, SB1549, SB1552, SB1818, SB1826, SB1827

Keywords: appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, nonoperating identification, homeless exemption, veterans, emancipated minors, Arizona Department of Transportation, transportation, infrastructure, pavement rehabilitation, funding, Arizona, SB1332, light rail, light rail expansion, Maricopa County, Phoenix

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 1273, which would appropriate $14 million in FY 2027 for pavement rehabilitation of Olga Frontage Road between Bowie and San Simon. Members asked about the project length and whether it was on the rural transportation priority list. The bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 3-2 vote with a due pass recommendation. Senate Bill 1452, as amended, would create a cargo theft task force in the Attorney General’s office and require regular meetings, investigations, and reporting. Testimony from the Arizona Trucking Association described cargo theft as a growing, sophisticated crime and said the task force would help coordinate law enforcement and use Consumer Fraud Protection Fund dollars rather than the general fund. Members discussed the fund balance, possible costs, and whether the AG’s office had capacity; the committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 5-0 with a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1332, which orders a study of light rail expansion in Maricopa County by the Auditor General and an independent transportation research entity. Supporters, including local business owners, argued the study was needed before further expansion, while opponents said light rail already had extensive study, strong ridership, and local voter approval, and that the state should not override local decisions. After extensive debate and public testimony, the bill passed 4-3 with a do pass recommendation. Finally, Senate Bill 1059, one of several rural transportation appropriation bills discussed by Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Blackman, would fund an additional right-turn lane at State Route 87 and State Route 260. The sponsors described it as a safety and congestion issue for Payson and surrounding rural communities, and members discussed broader rural road needs and funding. The committee approved SB 1059 unanimously, 7-0, with a due pass recommendation. The transcript also included extended discussion of Senate Bill 1209, which would waive non-operating ID fees for unhoused people and homeless shelter residents, but the committee had not yet finished action on that bill in the portion provided.

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• I will move your bill to the general register.
• placement plans which appropriately placement plans which appropriately provide<00:01:53.320>
• participate appropriately. participate appropriately.
• attorney general for an appeal. attorney general for an appeal.
• specifically highlighted that in general specifically highlighted that in general in<01:25:39.120

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement

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• <00:07:19.120> fund have an impact on the general fund have an impact on the general fund
• This would not have an impact on the general fund.
• This would not have an impact on the general fund.
• So, I don't see general at some point.
• General levies are going up for counties.

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• Chair, members, Senate Bill 1035 appropriates an unspecified amount from the State General Fund in fiscal
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1065 appropriates $3,640,000 in fiscal year 27 from the State General
• Chair and members, Senate Bill 1001 appropriates $1 million from the State General Fund in fiscal year
• Welcome to appropriations.
• Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1207 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund, FY 27, to the

Bills: SB1001, SB1035, SB1056, SB1065, SB1138, SB1161, SB1204, SB1207, SB1248, SB1274, SB1284, SCM1002, SCM1006, SCR1020

Keywords: appropriation, economic security, blind individuals, older adults, state funding, Arizona Department of Corrections, ADC, corrections, prison, jail, correctional officers, prison guards, staffing, retention, salary increase, pay raise, wage increase, general fund, state budget, private prisons

Summary: The committee approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and held SB 1138 for further changes. It then heard SB 1035, which appropriates about $34 million from the General Fund for a 5% pay increase for Arizona Department of Corrections sworn officers and civilian employees, with an amendment extending the raise to private prison employees under contract. Supporters said DOC pay is not competitive and vacancies are high; opponents questioned paying private prison staff and raised concerns about private prison incentives. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1035 a do pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote. The committee also approved two memorials to rename highways: SCM 1002 for L.F. Quinn Memorial Highway and SCM 1006 for PFC Michael Nolan Memorial Highway. Both measures drew emotional testimony about the honorees’ public service and military sacrifice, and both received do pass recommendations, with SCM 1002 passing 9-1 and SCM 1006 passing 9-1 after members discussed tribal jurisdiction and agreed to follow up with a letter to the tribe. SB 1065, which would appropriate $3.64 million for the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Veterans Fund, was supported by the sponsor and researchers who said the treatment can help veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, pain, and related conditions. Some members objected that the FDA has not approved HBOT for many of the claimed uses and questioned prior unspent funding, but the bill still received a do pass recommendation on a 6-4 vote. SB 1248, which clarifies funding and attendance-count rules for county jail and juvenile detention education programs, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved SB 1204, a $5.5 million General Fund appropriation to design and analyze improvements to the U.S. 60/Loop 303 interchange, after testimony from local officials and residents about severe congestion, crashes, and public safety delays; it passed 8-1. SB 1207, a $150,000 study on financing mechanisms for development-related infrastructure along the same corridor, also passed 7-1. Finally, SB 1001, which restores $1 million for the Older Individuals Who Are Blind program, passed 9-0 after testimony from blind seniors and advocates about long waitlists and the program’s role in preserving independence. The committee then began SB 1274, a police foundation specialty license plate bill, with sponsor and foundation testimony describing wellness, remembrance, and youth programs funded by plate revenues, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on that measure.

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• Since I said I'm a woman, this appearance is considered appropriate for storytime, but how could you
• Movies, drag story times are intentionally modified to be appropriate for children.
• They know what's appropriate for kids and what isn't. That's their literal job.
• that's appropriate for them.
• Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888

Keywords: Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water permit, water appropriation, dam permit exemption, reservoir, flood control, floodwater control, erosion control, sediment control, watershed protection, flood prevention, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, USDA, local sponsor, district, authority, water infrastructure

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• So, for generations, you know, the cigarette, tobacco. industry has got into our food supply we learned
• And And Attorney General Paxman has filed over 100 lawsuits challenging this federal overreach.
• Texas Attorney General has the authority to challenge the constitutionality of these federal directives
• In addition the current law I'll be silent on the ability of the Attorney General to defend a county
• Obviously, Senator Cole, of course, worked with the Office of Attorney General on this.

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• programs appropriations programs appropriations that<00:14:30.400> for<00:14:30.920> fiscal
• <00:18:46.520> breaks facility, such as the generator breaks facility, such as the generator
• Vice Chair Hansen, the general register.
• 34:41.400> allow The additional appropriation would allow The additional appropriation would allow
• File 4389 is on its way to the General File 4389 is on its way to the General Register. Register.

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• You will see that there are 38 lines in the appropriation or 38 sections in the appropriation.
• save $4.42 million to the general fund.
• the general fund.
• So this bill is appropriating a hundred and five million dollars to the Attorney General over the next
• Minnesotans are a generous people.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• million to the general fund. million to the general fund.
• which is so particularly appropriate. which is so particularly appropriate.
• proceeds would go to the general fund. proceeds would go to the general fund.
• Chief Deputy Attorney General Mr.
• So, this bill is appropriating $105 million to the Attorney General over the next 2 years, correct?

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• At the appropriate time, I'd like to give this bill by saying I 205 passes. Thank you.
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• So at the appropriate time, I would make a motion to approve the amendment.

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

Bills: HB0036, HB0112, HB0106, HB0111, SF0001

Keywords: wildfire, fire management, funding, forestry, state investment, task force, capital construction, state funding, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, conservation, employment, inmate crew program, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, budget, education