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• The bill makes various fiscal year 2027 general fund and other fund appropriations for the operations
• From the general fund of fiscal year 2027. With that, I can take any questions.
• and 2027.
• House Bill 4156 and Senate Bill 1849 are mirror capital outlay bills for FY 2027.
• I'm pleased to support this balanced budget package for fiscal year 2027.

Bills: HB4154 , HB4155 , HB4156 , HB4157 , HB4158 , HB4159 , HB4160 , HB4161 , HB4162 , HB4163 , HB4164 , HB4165 , HB4166 , HB4167 , HB4168 , HB4169 , SB1847 , SB1848 , SB1849 , SB1850 , SB1851 , SB1852 , SB1853 , SB1854 , SB1855 , SB1856 , SB1857 , SB1858 , SB1859 , SB1860 , SB1861 , SB1862

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: HB4155, amusements, amusement industry, entertainment, recreation, state appropriations, biennium, 2026-2027, fees, licensing, regulation, tourism, parks, fairgrounds, carnivals, arcades, HB4156, capital outlay, appropriations, capital projects

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• House File 1472 carries a fiscal note of $1.995 million in year 2026 and $2.71 million for year 2027.
• c><01:04:09.799><c> million</c><01:04:10.440><c> in</c><01:04:10.960><c> year</c><01:04:11.240><c> 2026
• in year 2026 and 2.71 million<01:04:14.240><c> for</c><01:04:14.559><c> year</c><01:04:15.000><c> 2027
• this isn't just a million for year 2027 this isn't just a cost<01:04:17.200><c> it's</c><01:04:17.400
• To address these challenges, House File 1911 makes three key investments: $5 million in fiscal year 2026

Bills: HF1380 , HF1166 , HF487 , HF1553 , HF1472 , HF258 , HF1911

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• FY 2027, but that grows to, it gradually increases to $68 million projected loss at the state in 2030

Bills: HB148 , HB203 , HB360 , HB552 , HB 1244 , HB 1284 , HB1533 , HJR30 , HB148 , HB203 , HJR30

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: residential property, ad valorem tax, leasing, property appraisal, fair market rent, housing affordability, appraised value, tax limitation, housing market, affordable housing, leased residential real property, rent control, Texas Tax Code, property tax, residential leasing, homestead, tax code, appraisal review board, real estate sales, property tax relief

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• The bills make various fiscal year 2027 general fund and other fund appropriations for the operations
• FY 2027 budget.
• But going forward, January 1st of this year, 2026, our caucus has eliminated that. And I...
• January 1st of this year, 2026, our caucus has eliminated that.
• and continue to authorize the department for racing meetings in 2026 and 2027 to allow a first-time

Bills: HB4138 , HB4139 , HB4140 , HB4141 , HB4142 , HB4143 , HB4144 , HB4145 , HB4146 , HB4147 , HB4148 , HB4149 , HB4150 , HB4151 , HB4152 , HB4153 , SB1831 , SB1832 , SB1833 , SB1834 , SB1835 , SB1836 , SB1837 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1840 , SB1841 , SB1842 , SB1843 , SB1844 , SB1845 , SB1846

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, education funding, health care, general fund, state budget, local funding, gaming, pari-mutuel, horse racing, regulatory assessment, first-time starters, budget implementation, federal funds, government services, budget stabilization, financial reporting, capital outlay, infrastructure, veterans services, highway construction

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• Today's date is May 12th, 2026. You are in Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee.
• Amendment 2: on page 7, line 3, delete 2028 and insert 2026.
• Amendment 3: page 7, line 12, delete 2029 and insert 2027. Amendment 4...
• Page 7, line 12, delete 2029 and insert 2027.
• And Amendment 4 on page 7, line 14, delete 2029 and insert 2027.

Bills: SB116 , SB121 , SB130 , SB407

Committee: Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• Today's date is May 8, 2026, in this meeting of Senate and Governmental Affairs.
• May 8, 2026, in this meeting of Senate and Governmental Affairs, Madam Secretary, will you please call

Bills: SB116 , SB121 , SB130 , SB407

Committee: Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs

Keywords: redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment

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• And right now we are operating off of the February 2026 forecast, and that has not built in lease levy
• And right now we are operating off of the February 2026 forecast, and that has not built in lease levy
• Right now we are operating off of the February 2026 forecast, and that has not built in lease levy costs
• And then also included in here is a one-time provision to approve lease costs for 2026 for this spring
• And then also included in here is a one-time provision to approve lease costs for 2026 for this spring

Bills: HF3790 , HF3654 , HF3371 , HF3470 , HF1099

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

Bills: HB397 , HB523 , HB397

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: real estate, disclosures, equitable interest, disciplinary actions, Alabama Real Estate Commission, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board, victim representation, inmate rights, HB397, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, tax relief, senior exemption, elderly homeowners, retiree exemption, disability exemption, blind exemption

Bills: HB473 , HB397 , HB397

Committee: House Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Keywords: water recreation, public access, water bodies, recreational use, water commissions, real estate, disclosures, equitable interest, disciplinary actions, Alabama Real Estate Commission, HB397, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax, tax relief, senior exemption, elderly homeowners, retiree exemption, disability exemption, blind exemption

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• >> On Wednesday, 3/11/2026, the House Veterans and Military Affairs Division will come to order.
• Looking ahead into 2026, we are focused on scaling prevention efforts, improving access to care, and
• Looking ahead into 2026, we are focused on scaling prevention efforts, improving access to care and strength
• The next meeting of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Division will be Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• March /18/2026 at 08:15AM, co-chair.

Bills: HF3727 , HF3684 , HF3467

Committee: House Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Keywords: veterans property tax, homestead exclusion, disabled veteran, totally and permanently disabled, service-connected disability, property tax relief, market value exclusion, surviving spouse, family caregiver, county veterans service officer, Minnesota property tax, assessment year 2027, homestead tax benefit, veterans tax exemption, DD214, VA disability rating, veterans, veterans affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, grant standards

Bills: SB1280 , SB1392 , SB1393 , SB1395 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1832 , SB1839 , SB1989 , SB2001 , SB2143

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: excise tax, oil tax, natural gas tax, state revenue, Oklahoma Corporation Commission, income tax, tax credit, aerospace sector, employment, economic development, adaptive reuse, affordable housing, urban renewal, economic impact, program, housing, revitalization, urban development, income tax credit, manufacturing

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• The per pupil limit for secondary guidance and counseling services for fiscal year 2027 is approximately
• services for guidance and counseling services for fiscal<01:55:14.800><c> year</c><01:55:14.880><c> 2027
• ><01:55:15.680><c> is</c><01:55:16.080><c> approximately</c><01:55:16.600><c> $377</c> fiscal year 2027
• is approximately $377 fiscal year 2027 is approximately $377 per<01:55:19.200><c> pupil.

Bills: HF3900

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund

Bills: SB71 , SB71

Committee: House Agriculture and Forestry

Keywords: environmental regulation, federal standards, scientific evidence, water quality, administrative law, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• this November forecast made a projection for the biennium that ended on June 30, 2025, on June 30, 2027
• this November forecast made a projection for the biennium that ended on June 30, 2025, on June 30, 2027
• We'd just like to continue conversations about resourcing all counties as we approach the January 1, 2027
• We'd just like to continue conversations about resourcing all counties as we approach the January 1, 2027
• All counties as we approach the January 1, 2027, effective date for that act.

Bills: HF25 , HF4

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, 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

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• Today is Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
• It provides that the election scheduled for April 17, 2027, shall be a statewide election.
• And this election, April 17, 2027, that would be similar to what we've, I think, I mean, Representative

Bills: HB1011 , SCR11 , SB41 , SB49 , SB107 , SB123 , SB224 , SB292 , SB425 , SB479

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Keywords: tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access

Bills: SB6 , SB11 , SB33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

Bills: SB6 , SB11 , SB33

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state

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• It appropriates just over $2 million in fiscal year 2026 from the RDA account to construct geothermal

Bills: HF1013 , HF1598 , HF1656 , HF2162

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• The current sales tax exemption for data centers is estimated to cost $230 million during the 2026-27

Bills: HF4 , HF173

Committee: Senate 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

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• </c> for 2026 for 2026 um<01:12:14.480><c> as</c><01:12:14.719><c> they</c><01:12:14.880><c> rely</c>
• It's 2026. We haven't changed our abilities on bonding.
• It's 2026. We haven't changed our abilities on bonding.
• It's 2026. licenses and infrastructure.
• If not in 2026, in the future, the need is still going to be there.

Bills: HF4736 , HF4737 , HF3806 , HF3352 , HF4840 , HF3748

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements