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• We would also allows agricultural use.
• So it would be $78,000 as a new appropriation for the legal fees. $78,000 as a new appropriation for
• For the of the agriculture community.
• </c><00:35:00.000><c> committee,</c> committee, the agriculture committee, committee, the agriculture
• </c> a huge part of agriculture in Minnesota. a huge part of agriculture in Minnesota. dairy<01:11:11.600

Bills: HF3474, HF3475, HF3508

Keywords: agriculture, funding, research, agricultural institute, state appropriations, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment, relief initiative, farm support, 1183, house

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• The hour of one o'clock, having arrived, I call the meeting of the Agriculture, Finance, and Policy Committee
• The agricultural sector will become increasingly vulnerable to CWD-associated concerns.
• Actually, it really is an agricultural problem.
• Agriculture has a lot of relatively small direct appropriations. Appropriations.
• And Commissioner from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, coming in a little hot here.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Without agricultural sector from CWD.
• Um, so we're we're less on agriculture.
• And agriculture has a lot of relatively small direct appropriations.
• And uh agriculture has a lot of House.
• </c><00:33:57.600><c> We</c> individual small appropriations. We individual small appropriations.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Good to be back in Appropriations. Representative Joseph Chaplik, LD3.
• I think if we are structured properly with this Appropriations Committee that you've served on, I've
• Representative Fult asked the bill sponsor to explain the two appropriations to each department.
• discussion and make the appropriate determination for transfer.
• That grant is appropriated for almost a decade at the same amount of $1 million.

Bills: HB2014, HB2156, HB2180, HB2554, HCR2047, HR2002

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, appropriation, University of Arizona, education, state budget, biennial budget, state funding, appropriations, budget procedures, fiscal years, Judea

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• ,</c> the members of the House Agriculture, the members of the House Agriculture, Finance<00:07:47.599
• </c><00:36:38.560><c> fertility</c> and education on agriculture fertility and education on agriculture
• </c><00:47:18.079><c> directly</c> the legislature to appropriate directly the legislature to appropriate
• Um, we were able to Agriculture.
• </c><01:19:05.360><c> so</c> Minnesota department of agriculture so Minnesota department of agriculture

Bills: HF3898, HF3957, HF4372, HF4350, HF3692, HF4085

Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension

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• I'll bring this meeting of the Senate Appropriations Committee to order, and we'll do a roll call. >>
• Uh, Chairman, uh, welcome, uh, members of the Appropriations Committee.
• Uh, I bring before you an appropriation request for Senate File 111 on a Select Committee on Gaming.

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

Bills: SF0085, SF0056, SF0084, SF0104, SF0109, SF0120, SF0050

Keywords: internet crimes, children, task force, law enforcement, funding, education, victim assistance, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, irrigation, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, higher education

Bills: SF0050, SF0068, SF0084, HB0087, HB0029, HB0061, HB0090

Keywords: groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, irrigation, water management, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, water development

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• type</c><00:09:21.600><c> studies</c> our agricultural irrigation type studies our agricultural irrigation
• </c> bill to the appropriations committee. bill to the appropriations committee.
• Please have one on the appropriation. Mr.
• Please have one on the appropriation.
• Uh, because the appropriation date aligned with the 2026 date, should the appropriation date say 2028

Bills: SF0050, SF0068, SF0084, HB0087, HB0029, HB0061, HB0090

Keywords: groundwater, water resource management, state engineer, aquifer study, corrective controls, monitoring wells, public reporting, irrigation, water management, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, water conservation, Colorado River, drought, water rights, voluntary program, interstate agreements, water development

Bills: HB1800, HB2095

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• PUC is currently appropriated $5 billion to implement the four programs within the TEF.
• She's going to lay out our appropriations request.
• As you consider appropriating the second tranche of the Texas Energy Fund, it’s crucial that we ensure
• Due to this continuing trend, recommendations include reducing the agency’s appropriated FTEs by 6.5%
• Due to this continuing trend, recommendations include reducing the agency's appropriated FTEs by 6.5

Bills: SB1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee met to review Article 8, regulatory agencies, and began Article 9, general provisions, before recessing for floor action. The committee first heard budget presentations from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC). The PUC budget recommendation was about $5.07 billion in all funds, including an additional $5 billion for the Texas Energy Fund, plus funding for staffing and technology needs tied to contested cases, infrastructure resiliency, and outage mapping. PUC witnesses emphasized the agency’s growing workload, the need for more staff and modern systems, and oversight of the Texas Energy Fund. OPUC’s recommendation was about $6.9 million, with a reduction in authorized FTEs to better match actual staffing; the agency requested additional funding for salaries, expert witnesses, and budget flexibility, and members highlighted OPUC’s role representing residential and small commercial consumers in utility proceedings. The committee then heard from the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), whose recommendation was just over $11.2 million. BHEC’s main requests included funding to fill vacant positions, money for continuous National Practitioner Data Bank queries, and a proposed Texas-owned psychology licensing exam in response to concerns about changes to the national exam. Agency leaders also discussed a rider request that would shift responsibility for certain judgments or settlements to the comptroller. Members asked about prior complaint backlogs, and BHEC said those backlogs had been cleared. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners followed, with a recommendation of just under $2.4 million; the board sought support for staffing, training, broadband, and salary retention, and described its work regulating chiropractors and workers’ compensation-related doctors. The Board of Dental Examiners was the last agency heard before the committee recessed. Its recommendation was just under $10 million, and it requested a 10% salary increase for eligible staff, three additional licensing staff, one staff member to handle required background checks, an additional attorney, and an executive director salary adjustment. Dental board witnesses said licensure growth, increased complaints, and low salaries were straining licensing and enforcement operations, even though the agency reported strong performance and high case completion rates. The chair ended the hearing early because the Senate had to return to the floor, and the committee remained in recess.

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• SJR 36 by Hall, proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation
• and perpetuation of certain items of historical moment. ...relating to appropriations for the preservation
• Senate Bill 1 by Huffman, the General Appropriations Act, to finance.

Bills: SJR36, SB1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure

Summary: The Senate convened briefly with an opening prayer by Senator Birdwell, who asked for protection and wisdom for Texans affected by severe weather, as well as for state and national leaders. The chair noted hazardous travel conditions from the winter storm and advised that attendance was not essential for affected members and staff; the journal was to reflect the weather event. The chair announced the signing of Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 in the presence of the Senate. On first reading and referral, the secretary read Senate Joint Resolution 36 by Hall, proposing a constitutional amendment related to appropriations for preserving certain items of historical moment, and Senate Bill 1 by Huffman, the General Appropriations Act. A motion in writing was then offered by Senator Zaffirini to recess the Senate until 10 a.m. Friday, January 24. With no objection, the motion carried and the Senate recessed until that time.

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• If they have an agriculture, food, or natural resource type degree, our agriculture teacher preparation
• If they have an agriculture, food, or natural resource type degree, our agriculture teacher preparation
• </c> Recruitment and Retention of Agriculture Recruitment and Retention of Agriculture teachers<00:20
• </c> that and as we understand Agriculture that and as we understand Agriculture and<00:26:41.559><c>
• Savory, there is an appropriation that goes through the Department of Agriculture called the Mental Health

Bills: HF711, HF653

Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house

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• The House Committee on Appropriations is officially called to order.
• The first budget bill is the General Appropriation Act.
• The bill appropriates various one-time appropriation increases to continue prior-year items funded one
• Is that appropriate?
• I think that's appropriate, and do that immediately.

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

Keywords: general appropriations act, state budget, biennial budget, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, fiscal year 2027, budget bill, spending authority, state spending, agency funding, public funds, executive budget, education funding, health and human services, public safety, transportation funding, legislative appropriations, budget resolution, state finance, government operations

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• So, I think it's appropriate to describe what team you're pulling for, what team are you, because at
• c><00:35:59.680><c> I</c><00:35:59.920><c> think</c><00:36:00.000><c> it's</c><00:36:00.320><c> appropriate
• So, I think it's appropriate plan.
• So, I think it's appropriate to<00:36:02.240><c> describe</c><00:36:02.640><c> what</c><00:36:02.880>

Bills: HB541, SB194

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, 1136, house, all

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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• Relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value
• Senate Bill One by Huffman, the General Appropriations Act to finance.
• Senate Bill One by Huffman, the General Appropriations Act to finance.

Bills: SJR36, SB1, SJR36, SB1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, 1185, senate, all

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 16 July, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

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• vehicle, but y'all will remember last week we passed the Main Street program, and this is the appropriations
• This is just the appropriations spending authority to authorize those Main Street grants.
• Thank you. appropriations um spending authority to appropriations um spending authority to authorize<

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 16 March, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

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• Uh, what you have in that, we appropriated 600,000 for tower repair.
• Which, and so that it's not a surprise, I filed an appropriation bill related to that.
• Which, and so that it's not a surprise, I filed an appropriation bill related to that.
• </c> a surprise, I filed an appropriation a surprise, I filed an appropriation bill<00:43:13.200><c>
• </c> of the receipt of the funds appropriated of the receipt of the funds appropriated in<00:53:34.800

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 12 March, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all