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• down with their general fund state aid target.
• <00:10:12.240> fund levies down with their uh general fund levies down with their uh general
• We rank 322nd out of 329 school districts in general education state aid.
• For many districts with state average or higher tax bases, it's all local levy.
• The combination of the state funding not keeping up with inflation and not being able to pass a levy.

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

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

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• <00:13:26.920> this standard entitled identity States this standard entitled identity States
• Minnesota Compass states that Minnesota is known for high-quality public education; however, our state
• Minnesota Compass states that Minnesota is known for high-quality public education; however, our state
• this class truly is the United States this class truly is the United States was<00:47:43.480>
• a generation that can effectively are a generation that can effectively communicate<00:49:35.200>

Bills: HF29, HF921, HF922, HF1048, HF1049

Keywords: railroad, infrastructure, transportation funding, environmental remediation, capital investment, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• a levy.
• <00:49:09.760> They're to levy or remove a levy. They're to levy or remove a levy.
• They generate over $44 million annually. They can authorize up to two mill levies.
• state should suffer for it. state should suffer for it.
• Chairman, and it's probably unfair for you, but in general, are these mill levies be used to support

Bills: HB0147, HB0127

Keywords: property tax, homeowner exemption, Wyoming, voter initiative, tax legislation, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval, ballot measure, general election, tax referendum, special purpose tax, Wyoming taxation, W.S. 18-9-201

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• As Director Bach stated, I'm the state risk manager for the state of Wyoming.
• 99 cities and towns across the state. 99 cities and towns across the state.
• generally what I do.
• be on a general election. be on a general election.
• set their mill levy. set their mill levy.

Bills: HB0068, HB0062, HB0127, HB0109

Keywords: veterans, property tax exemption, disabled, service-connected disability, Wyoming, governmental claims, liability limits, inflation adjustment, public safety, local government insurance, HB0127, recreation mill levy, recreational facilities, public recreation, mill levy, property tax, local tax, county commissioners, school district levy, voter approval

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• Um, in general, these are state programs, so a vast majority of these services are actually provided
• <00:38:26.440> these<00:38:26.560> are<00:38:26.920> state bill um in general
• these are state bill um in general these are state programs<00:38:28.160> so<00:38:28.880>
• It's a technical corrections aid and levy adjustment that will be placed on the General Register.
• House File 921 is a technical corrections aid and levy adjustment that will be placed on the General

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• So one caveat on the general obligation bonds generally, they do have to get approved by voters in a
• How often do we do general obligation bonds? Chair, how often do we do general obligation bonds?
• We expect this to generate between 300 and 1,000 new jobs. generate between 300 and 1,000 new jobs.
• And the state fairgrounds are an asset of the state.
• And the state fairgrounds are an asset of the state.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• no other state has, and we have figured out a model that works.
• We represent small and mid-sized manufacturers across our state.
• New Mexico is truly the only state with a mechanism like Trigger.
• The average wage of these jobs, or just a general idea, would probably be better.
• If, you know, we have 45 doctors downtown Albuquerque. the state.

Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48

Keywords: general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools

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• House File 2543 is placed on the general register.
• Bethke, Deputy General Counsel at the Office of the Secretary of State. to provide more detail about
• General Counsel for the Secretary of State.
• Currently, state rules are broader.
• The Minnesota State Director for Humane World for Animals.

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• house file 2524 is placed on the general house file 2524 is placed on the general register<00:04
• house file 2543 is placed on the general house file 2543 is placed on the general register<00:05
• Bethy, Deputy General Counsel at the office of the Secretary of State, to provide more detail about the
• Counsel for the Secretary of State.
• counsel for the Secretary deputy general counsel for the Secretary of<00:07:41.680> State<00:

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

Bills: SB207, SB72

Keywords: cotton, agriculture, levy, assessment, referendum, Alabama law, medical cannabis, cannabis license, integrated facility license, Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, AMCC, medical marijuana, dispensary, cultivation, processing, license appeal, administrative hearing, judicial review, consultant selection, license denial

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• , uh um from the Attorney General, uh um from the Attorney General, followed<00:05:23.680> by<
• many state programs and services. many state programs and services.
• In general, the average impact of a significant cybersecurity event is generally about 2 and 1/2, 2.8
• <00:32:17.960> of backbone for the next generation of backbone for the next generation of
• the inspector general. the inspector general.

Bills: HF1338

Keywords: Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council

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• I believe we're only one of six states that the money flows to the governor.
• The rest of the states it flows to the legislature. And without our vote...
• I believe we're only one of six states that the money flows to the governor.
• So what would be a situation where you cannot use the Attorney General?
• The Attorney General is there to represent the interests of the state, not necessarily the interests

Bills: HB2148, HB2993

Keywords: federal funding, state budget, appropriation, block grants, noncustodial funds, legislative authority, Arizona attorney general, Department of Public Safety, DPS, consumer fraud revolving fund, consumer protection fund, gang and immigration intelligence team enforcement mission fund, public safety appropriation, supplemental appropriation, outside counsel, state agency legal representation, legal services, state settlement proceeds, general fund, A.R.S. 41-192

Summary: The Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology heard a presentation on advanced air mobility, featuring video and remarks about new aircraft technologies, including drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing craft. The presentation emphasized potential uses such as medical delivery, rescue operations, passenger and cargo transport, quieter flight profiles, and the need for coordination among industry, government, NASA, the FAA, and other partners. Members also noted an upcoming display of a Pivotal aircraft on the Senate lawn. The committee then considered House Bill 2148, which would grant the legislature authority to appropriate non-constitutional federal monies and require the legislature to specify the purposes for which those funds are spent, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. Supporters described it as a transparency and separation-of-powers measure, while opponents argued it would interfere with existing federal funding structures and state programs. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2993 was also heard. It would appropriate $6.4 million from the Consumer Protection/Consumer Fraud Revolving Fund to the Department of Public Safety for FY 2026 and exempt DPS from the statutory restriction on employing legal counsel without approval. Testimony from the Arizona State Troopers Association supported the funding as an emergency need to avoid cuts to recruit classes, overtime, and patrol car purchases, but several members objected to combining the appropriation with the outside-counsel policy change. The committee approved the bill on a 6-4 do-pass vote. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming committee events and adjournment.

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• the state. the state.
• <00:57:22.560> But advertise the state as a state. But advertise the state as a state.
• When we talk about general fund dollars, we talk about taxpayer dollars from across the state, and the
• When we talk about general fund dollars, we talk about taxpayer dollars from across the state, and the
• When we talk about general fund dollars, we talk about taxpayer dollars from across the state, and the

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• uh creates office of Inspector General uh creates office of Inspector General um<00:04:03.840>
• it has the worst fraud uh of any state it has the worst fraud uh of any state in<00:05:33.880>
• next committee stop and that was stated next committee stop and that was stated by<00:10:25.320>
• <00:50:53.720> uh therefore the uh previously stated uh therefore the uh previously stated
• agencies that were defrauding the state agencies that were defrauding the state of<01:02:26.240>

Bills: HF1, HF2

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Okay, HB 1 is the general appropriation bill that outlines how the state will allocate funds for the
• 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.
• There are no State General Fund dollars in this bill. Okay, we have some amendments on this bill.
• The bill includes $94.5 million from the State General Fund for the legislative branch.

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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• I'm going to call this meeting of the State Government Finance and Policy Committee to order for today
• Please state your name and who you're with for the record. Good morning. Please be brief.
• Next testifier, state your name, who you're with. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• <00:31:33.000> the Auditor Office uh the uh generally the Auditor Office uh the uh generally
• practices piece if you receive state money... ...if you receive state money, uh... thank you thank you

Bills: HF1, HF1754, HF1809, HF1478

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

Bills: HB2, HB3

Keywords: capital outlay, budget, infrastructure, appropriation, general obligation bonds, bond authorization, capital improvement, financial management, state treasury, 965, house, all

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• This money currently goes into the state general fund under state law.
• <00:08:29.680> It<00:08:29.919> also generally paid to the state.
• It also generally paid to the state.
• <00:08:40.479> This state general fund under state law.
• This state general fund under state law.

Bills: HF1392, HF2233, HF695, HF2228, HF1289

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

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• of the state.
• They all have multiple locations in the state and out of the state.
• expense of the state.
• And so the levy then is generated by the assessed value, and you apply the rate that's necessary to that
• , whether it's on the primary levy or the secondary levy.

Bills: HB2143, HB2273, HB2290, HB2373, HB2784, HB2794, HB4037

Keywords: public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds

Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee first set aside House Bill 2794 at the sponsor’s request and then took up House Bill 2290, which would clarify Arizona transaction privilege tax sourcing rules for tangible personal property by specifying that an order is received at a seller’s business location and that server location does not control sourcing. The sponsor said the bill codifies existing, historic treatment and would provide certainty for taxpayers, while the League of Arizona Cities and Towns opposed it, arguing it would be a major departure from current practice, could shift revenue away from rural communities, and could create multiple tax rates for a single transaction. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral, acknowledged ongoing ambiguity and administrative complexity, and explained that a 2023 draft ruling had been based on a legal analysis but was never finalized. Several business and association witnesses supported the bill as necessary to prevent inconsistent audits and to preserve origin-based sourcing for in-state sellers. After extended debate, the committee passed HB 2290 on a 5-3 vote, with one member absent. The committee then heard House Bill 2373, which would add a space on the individual income tax return for taxpayers to voluntarily direct part of a refund to the Veterans Donations Fund or a veterans service organization fund. The sponsor and a representative of veterans advocacy groups described it as a simple, voluntary way to support veterans organizations and local projects. No opposition was raised, and the bill was approved unanimously by the members present, 8-0, with one absent. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 2143, a technical change to Public Safety Personnel Retirement System law that would limit the 5% ownership cap to publicly traded corporations. PSPRS representatives said the change would reduce compliance costs and avoid unnecessary workarounds while maintaining existing investment safeguards and diversification rules. Members discussed that ASRS does not have the same cap and that PSPRS already has broader limits on concentration risk. The bill was presented as an administrative cleanup measure, and discussion focused on clarifying that it would not increase investment risk.

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• jurisdiction that being general jurisdiction that being general assistance,<00:01:25.520> Minnesota
• Please state your name for the record and present the updated budget. Thank you, Chair and members.
• Director Bailey,<00:02:46.480> please<00:02:46.640> state<00:02:46.800> your<00:
• 02:46.959> name<00:02:47.040> for<00:02:47.200> the Bailey, please state your name
• <00:06:52.639> eligibility between federal and state eligibility between federal and state

Bills: HF2995, HF2434

Keywords: human services, funding, appropriations, MinnesotaCare, behavioral health, general assistance, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house