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• Before you is House Bill 2070, creating state funding parity for Western Washington University.
• House Bill 2070 modifies state appropriation to Western to create funding parity by establishing a methodology
• of tuition and in terms of state funds.
• by state funds must be increased by 10% until fully funded by state funds.
• the needed state funds.

Bills: HB2070, HB2671, HB2617, SB6258

Keywords: funding, education, higher education, Western Washington University, state funding parity, financial aid, state funding, student support, educational reform, university procedures, academic policy, student success, Washington Medical Commission, medical license, license relinquishment, voluntary surrender, nondisciplinary pathway, physician regulation, health professional licensing, disciplinary database

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• bypass Arizona state law.
• and in our state.
• The bill further prohibits the state or a state employee from destroying any notes taken during the evaluation
• contract with any state agency.
• order to ship into the state.

Bills: SB1176, SB1186, SB1235, SB1286, SB1446, SB1458, SB1515, SB1616, SB1641, SB1668, SB1670, SB1678, SB1747, SB1787

Keywords: stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, disclosure, state contracts, procurement records, donations, transparency, EMS, reciprocity, interstate compact, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, licensure, public safety, military personnel, veterinary telemedicine

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• academies or state options?
• We've identified as a state, and like I said earlier, other states have also identified some issues and
• They must comply with all state standards. They must comply with all state standards.
• The prior year and give districts funding based on that number, Gallup is still receiving funding for
• or contracted out, was this contracted-out entity, or is it within the state, utilizing the state?

Bills: HB2, SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool

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• Maybe you can help me out here in regards to other state funds, inter-agency funds under 151, still have
• The state recurring general fund revenue growth is projected to be lower than the percentage change of
• required state match maintenance efforts for federally eligible programs, prior to expanding state funds
• First, on page 8, line 20, section 2 there, state recurring general fund revenue growth is projected
• funding... ...leveraging our two national laboratories, our research universities, and by state funding

Bills: SB204, SB241, HB34

Keywords: higher education, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, appropriation, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department

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• Constitution recognizes three sovereigns in federal government, state government, state and Indian tribes
• Using the grants as a primary vessel to deliver behavior health funding or any funding limited travel
• Finally, empowering tribal governments by providing them full parity with state and local governments
• These funding mechanisms allow us to leverage private funds as well so that we can further support our
• This is what I hear in my state.

Keywords: tribal sovereignty, healthcare, education, public safety, Economic Development, Tax Parity Act, PROTECT Act, trust obligations, bipartisan support, Indian Health Services

Summary: The committee meeting focused on crucial issues facing tribal nations, particularly emphasizing the federal government's trust and treaty obligations. The discussions highlighted ongoing challenges such as disparities in healthcare, education, and public safety within Native communities. Chair Murkowski underscored the importance of listening to Native leaders and aligning congressional efforts with community needs, advocating for legislative actions that support tribal sovereignty and economic development. Various initiatives, including the Tax Parity Act and the PROTECT Act, aimed at addressing jurisdictional and financial disparities, were discussed in detail. A call for bipartisan support to alleviate the funding shortages affecting Indian Health Services was made several times during the meeting. Testimonies from tribal leaders and representatives emphasized the dire need for legislative support to enhance infrastructure, healthcare access, and public safety initiatives in tribal communities.

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• Significant state general fund items already included in the budget are $420 million... ...items already
• Of that total savings, it saves the state an estimated $30 million in state general fund alone in HB
• So when they came and testified, they had never received state general fund dollars.
• The requested increase is $20,556,666 in state general fund.
• adds $18.3 million in state general fund as proposed in the governor's executive budget.

Bills: HB1, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, budget, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year, economic development, state treasury, emergency response, education, voting technology, sustainability, revenue sharing, fund distribution

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• Louisiana is not the first state to utilize lottery proceeds to create a veterans fund.
• Texas and other states did this by creating a lottery scratch-off ticket to fund their veterans fund.
• fundings so that we don't have to always come out of our state general fund.
• general fund, $250,000 state general fund.
• That's the potential state general fund.

Bills: HB165, HB175, HB198, HB272, HB457, HB488, HB566, HB603, HB763, HB902, HB909, HB971, HB981, HB1066, HB1125, HB1154, HB1231

Keywords: HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans

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• </c> the education trust fund. the education trust fund.
• </c> portion of that off my state income tax. portion of that off my state income tax.
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Bills: HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159, HB125, HB116, HB183, HB342, HB341, SB280, SB245, SB159

Keywords: HB125, sunset law, Alabama Sunset Committee, Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, veterinary medical examiners, veterinary board, veterinary licensing, veterinary regulation, professional licensing board, state board continuation, sunset review, regulatory board, animal health, veterinarians, disciplinary authority, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding

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• other state revenue sources as recognized by REC and a reduction of $47.1 million in state general fund
• State general fund savings in the Medicaid program.
• Deposits $56 million of excess funds in the various funds, mainly in the State Emergency Response Fund
• Environmental State Revolving Loan Funds, $126.5 million.
• This is $206.1 million funded in the State General Fund, $9.4 million from interagency transfers, and

Bills: HB1, HB2, HB3, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3

Keywords: state budget, appropriations, education funding, public health, social services, government operations, state institutions, capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, funding, state general fund, local government, fiscal year

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• This supplemental funding is necessary to prevent a lapse in funding and to ensure continued statewide
• and pull $2 million from our general revenue fund.
• I don't know that it could be simply privately funded.
• fund.
• I don't know that it could be simply privately funded.

Bills: HB2786, HB2787

Keywords: mental health, substance abuse, appropriation, state funding, emergency declaration, healthcare, State Department of Health, childbirth program, emergency funding

Summary: The committee first considered House Bill 2786, with Representative Stinson presenting a PCS as the working draft. He explained the bill as supplemental funding for the Department of Mental Health to close out its 2025 budget and pay obligations the department had fallen short on. The committee moved quickly to a do pass vote, and the bill was reported out 31-0 with no nays. The committee then took up House Bill 2787, with Representative West presenting a PCS as the working draft. She described the bill as a one-time $2 million supplemental for previously established costs tied to the Choosing Childbirth Program, saying the funding was needed to avoid a lapse in services for nearly 4,000 mothers and babies until the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network can re-enter bidding in 2028. She emphasized oversight and transparency measures, including provider vetting, invoice review, annual evaluations, and a reported 97% of expenses going to client services. Members raised concerns about accountability, transparency, and why the funding should come from state general revenue rather than private sources, noting prior audits and news reports. Representative West said the network is a 501(c)(3), uses private dollars as well, and that the program is a public-private partnership already established by law. She also said she would share the 2025 tax return information with the committee. The committee then voted to report HB 2787 out do pass by a vote of 26-5, and adjourned.

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• House Bill 2787 is a FY26 supplemental appropriation to the State Department of Health to pay for legacy
• This, so if you remember in 2024, we did a new program and kind of souped up the funding, and we did
• This is a supplemental funding to finish that legacy piece.
• the new program potentially significantly more funding right now.
• goals and state strategies.

Bills: HB2786, HB2787, HB2786, HB2787

Keywords: mental health, substance abuse, appropriation, state funding, emergency declaration, healthcare, State Department of Health, childbirth program, emergency funding, 914, all

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• This supplemental funding is necessary to prevent a lapse in funding and to ensure continued statewide
• Is the Oklahoma Pregnancy Care Network a state agency? No, it is a pass-through.
• and pull $2 million from our general revenue fund.
• Why not go to a private funder and get those supplemental funds they may need?
• I don't know that it could be simply privately funded.

Bills: HB2786, HB2787, HB2786, HB2787

Keywords: mental health, substance abuse, appropriation, state funding, emergency declaration, healthcare, State Department of Health, childbirth program, emergency funding, 914, all

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• It's for state-aid school districts and charter schools, which is an increase of $16 billion in all funds
• Additionally, there is funding for 567 new state troopers at the Department of Public Safety.
• And in fact, this budget appears to represent a staggering 42.7% increase in state funds from just the
• And Clean Water State Revolving Funds, major repair and restoration of TDCJ facilities.
• a win-win for the state, the taxpayers, and the people in the trust fund.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1184, house, all

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• It also limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year.
• It also limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year.
• The bill creates the Louisiana State Infrastructure Fund and four accounts within that fund.
• And this bill creates a localized state basis for some of the funding.
• And actually shows a decrease in state general fund expenditures.

Bills: HB316, HB549, HB646, HB752, HB824, HB873, HB1129, HB1157, HB1170

Keywords: literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on April 22 and first considered Chairman Beaulieu’s House Bill 646, a constitutional amendment limiting the amount of State General Fund money that may be appropriated in a fiscal year. After adopting a set of amendments creating the Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund and making conforming changes, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended. The companion bill, House Bill 824, which establishes the growth limit formula based on CPI, medical CPI, and population change, was also amended and reported favorably as amended. Supporters framed both measures as a way to keep spending within recurring revenues and create a path toward reducing or eliminating the state income tax. The committee then reported favorably as amended House Bill 1157, creating the Louisiana State Infrastructure Fund to help finance infrastructure-related projects, with testimony that it would leverage private and federal dollars and initially focus on rail, port, road, and bridge projects. House Bill 316, which provides a framework for student literacy reforms for grades four through eight, was presented as having no new cost because the Department of Education said the work was already covered by existing resources; it was reported favorably. House Bill 549, creating the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program to provide employer-based training grants, also received support from business groups and was reported favorably as amended. House Bill 1129, dealing with the sale of state-owned surplus movable property, drew support from Louisiana auctioneers who argued local firms should be allowed to bid on the state’s auction contract instead of relying on an out-of-state vendor; it was reported favorably. House Bill 873, which would fund pursuit intervention technology through a $2 driver’s license fee, generated significant concern about adding fees and whether the money should instead come from existing budgets. After discussion of the proposed technologies and training, the committee deferred the bill voluntarily to work on alternatives, including a possible sunset and other funding options. Finally, House Bill 752, which would change the timing and duration of regular legislative sessions by joint rule, was reported without action after members noted the revised fiscal note showed a decrease in state general fund expenditures. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It redirects a portion of Budget Stabilization Fund investment earnings to the parity fund.
• that money that goes in the parity fund.
• ongoing pay, off of that money that goes in the parity fund.
• These funds are instrumental to meeting local and state needs.
• These funds are instrumental to meeting local and state needs.

Bills: SB1206, SB1254, SB1290, SB1421, SB1432, SB1515, SB1563, SB1641, SB1649, SB1670, SB1671, SB1747

Keywords: storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention, storm chaser, residential construction contract, workers' compensation, joint check, claim solicitation

Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016

Keywords: mineral royalties, federal lands, Wyoming, revenue, education funding, transportation funding, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eminent domain, water projects, legislative approval, state funding, land acquisition, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management, 916

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• Staca Barry, Office of State Lands and Investments.
• As you mentioned, this addresses subleasing issues on state lands.
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• </c> Any questions for the office of state Any questions for the office of state lands?
• Further questions for the State Lands representative? >> Mr.

Bills: HJ0002, SF0118, SF0016

Keywords: mineral royalties, federal lands, Wyoming, revenue, education funding, transportation funding, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eminent domain, water projects, legislative approval, state funding, land acquisition, grazing lands, subleasing, non-owned livestock, state lands, rental fees, agricultural policy, land management, 916

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• And so this is the type of item that would be funded by state dollars under this kind of proposal.
• Chairman, Member, Senate Bill 1032 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund, FY 27. to the
• Appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund, FY 27, to the Corrections Oversight Fund that
• It is really unfortunate... ...to the way we fund projects in the state.
• Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1062 appropriates $1 million in the state general fund in FY 27 to ADOT

Bills: SB1024, SB1032, SB1059, SB1062, SB1064, SB1097, SCM1001, SCR1004

Keywords: roadable aircraft, registration, vehicle title, license plates, aviation safety, corrections oversight, funding, state budget, criminal justice, reform, appropriation, Department of Transportation, right turn lane, traffic improvement, infrastructure funding, transportation funding, authorization, road improvements, intersection safety, transportation

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• of monies from various state funds.
• State Home for Veterans Trust Fund.
• Chairman, right now it is fully state funded.
• Lastly, it reverts monies in excess of $700,000 in the liquor licensing fund to the state general fund
• From the state highway fund to the general fund for providing support and maintenance for state agencies

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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• It also limits the amount of state general fund that may be appropriated in a fiscal year.
• The bill creates the Louisiana State Infrastructure Fund and four accounts within that fund.
• And this bill creates a localized state basis for some of the funding.
• And this bill creates a localized state basis for some of the funding.
• And actually shows a decrease in state general fund expenditures.

Bills: HB316, HB549, HB646, HB752, HB824, HB873, HB1129, HB1157, HB1170

Keywords: literacy, adolescent, teacher education, high-dosage tutoring, reading intervention, workforce development, training programs, Bayou Growth Opportunity, funding, employment, skills gap, qualified employer, credential recognition, government growth limit, recurring revenue, state finance, Louisiana Income Tax Elimination Fund, fiscal responsibility, legislative sessions, regular sessions