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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to share the details of admin's capital budget requests, and I've brought with me some of our
- Thank you for the opportunity to present Admin's capital budget requests, and thank you for your support
- </c><00:07:15.039><c> for</c><00:07:15.199><c> your</c> budget requests and thank you for your budget
- We didn't really put in all of the repairs in the budget requests that we could have, and anything that
- uh all of the uh repairs in the budget uh all of the uh repairs in the budget requests<01:41:19.920><
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Transcript Highlights:
- Any requests for leave? Representative Jeremy Wooldridge for what purpose? Request.
- Any other requests for leave? Seeing none.
- Request. You're recognized.
- Request. You're recognized.
- The peer, the Joint Budget...
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, leave requests, and routine business, including reading gubernatorial approval letters for several recently enacted acts. Members also recognized guests in the chamber. The body then took up a motion to send House Bill 1034 back to the Joint Budget Committee, which passed, with Representative Jean explaining the bill would be revised to remove pay raises and address cybersecurity and bank fees later.
On the red and budget calendars, the House passed House Bill 1103 to increase the homestead property tax credit by $75, with supporters noting it would be the fourth straight annual increase and total $300 per household over four years. The chamber also adopted amendments to House Bills 1007, 1022, 1036, and 1064, then passed Senate Bill 76, a $2 million appropriation for county extension office capital improvements. Several appropriation bills were then considered in batches and individually, with mixed results: House Bills 1005, 1051, 1089, 1090, 1093, and Senate Bills 8, 10, 16, 20, 23, 36, 43, 55, 58, 63, 67, and 30 passed; House Bills 1023, 1035, 1053, 1066, and Senate Bills 41 and 59 failed; Senate Bills 10 and 24 were initially passed over for later consideration.
A major portion of the meeting focused on Amendment 1 to House Bill 1100, the RSA/one-time funding package. Representative Jean outlined increases for corrections, state police, LEARNS/freedom accounts, Medicaid, vehicle purchases, and other set-asides, plus a proposed $300 million economic development reserve for a confidential project with clawback provisions. The amendment drew extended debate: supporters argued it could bring major job creation and broader economic benefits, while opponents criticized the secrecy, size of the subsidy, and opportunity cost. The amendment ultimately passed 54-36-3. The House then adjourned until 1 p.m. the next day after announcements about upcoming budget and House Management meetings.
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Are they funded in this budget request?
- </c> funded in here they in this budget funded in here they in this budget request<00:04:42.120><c> they
- So the original agency request, we really knew we were coming into tough budget times.
- We've stopped budgeting that because it just is not handled through the budget.
- I believe in the last budget we gave them more than they had requested, because it was one of their prioritized
Summary:
The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns.
Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program.
A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/9/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- These just move money around from one budget activity to another to realign the DHS budget after the
- </c> are all from the governor's budget bill. are all from the governor's budget bill.
- Um for MA governor's budget bill.
- </c> difficult choices in this year's budget. difficult choices in this year's budget.
- </c> benefit in the budget proposal. benefit in the budget proposal.
Bills:
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is that the total budget? That's correct. Okay, so this funding... ...total budget? That's correct.
- budget it's been fairly steady.
- If the two-part question is this budgeted budget sufficient... ...is this budgeted budget sufficient
- You know, we have, as was mentioned, the budget has doubled for Cal Fire's budget.
- The BCP submitted at the Governor's budget says that Cal Fire is requesting up to a certain amount.
Summary:
The subcommittee met to discuss several California Conservation Corps (CCC) and Cal Fire budget proposals, with no votes taken and all items held open for a future hearing. The CCC overview highlighted the program’s 50th anniversary, its statewide conservation, disaster response, education, and workforce development work, and its funding mix of General Fund and fee-for-service reimbursements. Members praised the program’s impact on young adults and communities, and asked about revenue sources, partnerships, recruitment, and outcomes for Corps members after service.
A major CCC item was reopening and staffing the Greenwood Residential Center in El Dorado County. The department said the center is needed to restore local wildfire and fuel-break capacity, especially when winter road closures limit access to other facilities. The LAO said the proposal has merit but suggested the Legislature consider lower-cost alternatives, such as using fewer new Corps members or delaying opening, given the budget condition. The committee also discussed a proposal to move CCC hand crews to a seven-day wildfire readiness schedule; the department argued this is needed to match Cal Fire’s year-round operations and reduce chronic staffing gaps, while the LAO recommended considering partial funding or other cost-saving options.
Cal Fire’s department overview focused on year-round wildfire response, vegetation management, community preparedness, and the 66-hour workweek rollout. Members asked about contract counties, federal partnerships, reforestation capacity, and the use of cap-and-invest and General Fund dollars amid structural deficits. Cal Fire said its nursery capacity is far below reforestation needs and relies on public-private partnerships, and it described reimbursements for work on federal lands. The committee also discussed defensible space inspections, with Cal Fire seeking permanent staffing to replace temporary positions and maintain its goal of 250,000 inspections annually; the LAO suggested alternatives such as different funding mixes, a reinstated SRA fee, or one-time funding.
Finally, the committee heard a request to increase Cal Fire’s fixed-wing pilot and mechanic contract. Cal Fire said the larger, more complex aircraft fleet and year-round fire season require more pilots and maintainers, and that contracting provides flexibility and avoids some benefit costs. The LAO said the proposal addresses significant health and safety concerns and merits consideration, while members questioned whether in-house staffing or longer contract terms might be more cost-effective. Throughout the hearing, members emphasized wildfire risk, budget pressures, and the need to balance public safety with fiscal discipline.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Compared to our state budget, families.
- We have an operating increase budget.
- This request is budget neutral since it just allows us to expend the funds that were already encumbered
- So, it's it's in the budget sheet.
- ,</c><00:41:33.760><c> you'll</c> spreadsheet about the budget, you'll spreadsheet about the budget,
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Nov 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- EPPs should include these necessary supervision costs in their institutional budget requests to HED.
- Of technology is part of the 5 million budget request.
- this will be under the PED budget.
- Is it in the public school support budget? That's where we have that request.
- HEFC and Senate Finance around budget requests for both PED and GSD.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- budget coming on, and there'd be budget requests that would take care of the additional load in the Secretary
- process since we had was that the budget process since we had a<00:02:16.319><c> budget</c><00:02:16.720
- </c> a budget coming on and there'd be budget a budget coming on and there'd be budget requests<00:02
- It was to simply say that if the budget bill failed, our positions in the budget failed, that then this
- It was to simply say that if the budget bill failed, our positions in the budget failed, that then this
Keywords:
energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, we have a massive budget, not um, so uh the fiscal part of the budget bill for the elections is actually
- </c> with our standard budget rules? Mr. with our standard budget rules? Mr.
- </c> government budget omnibus bill. government budget omnibus bill.
- There is a $2.7 million budget.
- I am deputy commissioner at Minnesota Management and Budget. Minnesota Management and Budget.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- The budget request you are considering today is focused on the operating budget for MassDOT and the MBTA
- Our pro forma budget was presented to our board of directors in February, and our deadline for budget
- That's been a hole in our budget.
- And so just to share a bit about how our budget, the budget that the EJ office is... Thank you.
- And so just to share a bit about how our budget, the budget that the EJ office is using right now.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- This revised request keeps their positions at line-item maximums with requested increases shown on the
- We don't allow citizens to give testimony in budget committee.
- to change her budget.
- And she consistently manages her budget conservatively.
- She is a shrewd and effective manager of her office's budget.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-06-16 (7:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You mentioned the budget shortfall.
- This budget provides...
- to this current year budget?
- How does this budget approach cancer funding? How does this budget approach cancer?
- in the department's budget.
Summary:
The House convened on the final day of session, observed a moment of silence for the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and for Representative Rosenwald’s father, then swore in and seated new members Boyles and Hodgers. The Speaker also outlined the chamber’s end-of-session priorities, including action on the budget and related conforming bills. The House then took up H.J.R. 5019, a constitutional amendment to expand Florida’s budget stabilization fund by raising the cap, requiring annual transfers, and allowing withdrawals for critical state needs. After sponsor explanations and questions about what would qualify as a critical need and how the fund might respond to possible federal funding cuts, the House adopted an amendment that added more flexibility for suspending transfers and withdrawals. The joint resolution then passed on final passage.
Members next considered HB 7031, the tax package conference report. The bill repeals the business rent tax and aviation fuel tax, delays the natural gas fuel tax, creates or extends several sales tax exemptions and holidays, and makes changes affecting property taxes, local taxes, pari-mutuel taxes, and revenue distributions. Debate focused heavily on the new permanent exemption for ammunition and hunting-related items, the elimination of recurring housing trust fund and transit-related distributions, and the shift of some funding from recurring to nonrecurring status. Supporters argued the package provides tax relief and preserves annual budget flexibility, while opponents criticized the ammunition exemption and the reductions in recurring housing and transit support. The conference report was adopted and the bill passed.
The House then passed HB 5017, which creates a debt reduction program funded by a recurring transfer from general revenue to retire state bonds early, and HB 5015, the state group insurance conforming bill, which directs DMS to develop a formulary management plan and codifies the administrative health insurance assessment. Finally, the chamber began explanation and questions on the General Appropriations Act conference report for fiscal year 2025-26, described as a $115.1 billion budget that is down from the current year and includes more than $12 billion in reserves. Subcommittee chairs summarized major budget areas, including K-12 education, health care, transportation and economic development, agriculture and natural resources, higher education, state administration, justice, and information technology, highlighting funding for school choice, Medicaid, housing, transportation infrastructure, Everglades restoration, workforce programs, cybersecurity, and technology modernization.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of a challenging budget outlook.
- of a challenging budget outlook.
- of a challenging budget outlook.
- </c> put forward as a measured request. put forward as a measured request.
- </c> largely focus on increasing its budget largely focus on increasing its budget target<00:34:25.679
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Apr 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, we have two budget amendments on today's agenda.
- Fiscal year 2025-26 proviso and implementing language authorizes the agency to request budget authority
- This request for $2.1 billion in budget authority in the Grants and Donations Trust Fund and Medical
- Fiscal year 2025-26 proviso and implementing language authorizes the agency to request budget authority
- I'm not the budget expert here. I think this is going into reserve.
Summary:
The Legislative Budget Commission met with a quorum present and considered two Agency for Health Care Administration budget amendments related to Medicaid supplemental payments. The first amendment, EOGB 2026-0831, authorized $2.1 billion in budget authority for the Low-Income Pool to support safety-net providers with uncompensated charity care. Members asked about the timing of AHCA’s submission to CMS and whether the program addressed hospital shortfalls for insured patients and CHIP-related concerns. AHCA said approvals have generally been slower under the current federal review process, and the amendment was adopted without objection.
The second amendment, EOGB 2026-0875, placed $7.9 billion in reserve for Florida’s Directed Payment Program for Hospitals pending final CMS approval. Senators and representatives questioned the role of hospital attestations regarding hold harmless agreements, whether any agreements had to be unwound, and how long final approval might take. AHCA said all hospitals had submitted attestations, no unwinding was known to be necessary, and approval was expected soon.
Members also raised concerns about cancer hospitals, including Moffitt and the University of Miami, not participating in the directed payment program. AHCA responded that those institutions participate instead in a separate Florida Cancer Hospital supplemental payment program, which had already been approved. Both amendments were adopted without objection, and the commission then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
After Budgets Comes Bonding: Explaining the Supplemental Budget Session Mar 6th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota enacts what's called a biennial budget. A biennial budget simply means for two years.
- or his supplementary budget.
- And that budget is in negative territory.
- And that budget is in 28 and 29. And that budget is in negative<00:02:10.720><c> territory.
- </c> state received $6.5 billion in requests state received $6.5 billion in requests from<00:03:40.879
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair, the request to speak. Mr.
- It does make up a pretty significant amount of budget.
- Vice Chair, any additional requests to speak? Our final request is Blake Lister.
- Vice Chair any additional request to speak our final request is Blake Lister Mr.
- I mean, the state budget is $17 billion.
Keywords:
judicial foreclosure, tax lien, redemption rights, excess proceeds, property auction, income tax, federal tax conformity, revenue analysis, legislative session, tax reporting, municipal fees, county fees, utility rates, moratorium, tax classification, local government, inflation, economic stability, tax increases, cost-of-living protection
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 1/16/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to be starting budgeting for fiscal 26 and 27, and so the Supreme Court has a base budget
- We're going to be starting budgeting for fiscal 26 and 27, and so the Supreme Court has a base budget
- We're going to be starting budgeting for fiscal 26 and 27, and so the Supreme Court has a base budget
- This is the largest item in our budget: the district courts, a base budget of $384 million per year.
- </c><00:13:28.680><c> by</c> that information can be requested by that information can be requested by
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Members will be releasing the House budget in the coming weeks.
- budget silo.
- So, you know, every year, obviously, members will file their own budget request or APRs, how we've called
- All of these projects have to complete a request for application.
- The request for disbursement for reimbursement.
Summary:
The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee met to review funding models for the Florida College System and district workforce education programs, with an emphasis on how new dollars are allocated in the program fund and how performance and targeted funding are incorporated. Chancellor Hebda explained the Florida College System model, including base program funding, student success and pipeline funds, performance incentives for industry certifications, and the 2022 president-developed formula that weights enrollment, workforce enrollment, completions, small-college factors, and regional cost differences, plus a targeted funding floor for colleges below a minimum per-FTE level. Vice Chancellor Goodman then outlined the district workforce model, which uses lagged enrollment, program cost weights, local revenue offsets, small-district adjustments, and unmet-need calculations to distribute lump-sum appropriations to school districts offering workforce education.
The department also provided updates on several grant programs and funding delays. Goodman said the Workforce Development Incentive Grant, Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, Graduation Alternative to Traditional Education Startup Grant, and teacher apprenticeship/mentor bonus programs all involve multi-year awards and often require reversions and reappropriations because projects are delayed, extended, or not fully obligated by year-end. She said the department is moving toward an electronic grants system and had already adjusted internal deadlines to speed awards, while acknowledging some reimbursement delays and explaining that mentor bonuses for teacher apprentices will not be paid until the first cohort reaches the statutory timing requirement.
Members asked about tracking whether CTE students work in their trained fields, how Xello is used to inform students about career pathways, how FTE is calculated, whether the funding formulas could encourage growth over quality, and how students with disabilities are counted in workforce funding. Questions also focused on tuition, enrollment trends, and the gap between college and university funding. The committee heard that tuition has remained flat for more than a decade, enrollment has rebounded from COVID and is projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels, and the college system’s funding per FTE varies widely. Valencia College President Kathleen Plinsky testified in support of the proposed formula and an additional $200 million for the Florida College System, saying Valencia is the second-largest college in the state but ranks last in per-FTE funding, which has made it difficult to recruit and retain faculty and admit qualified students in high-demand programs like nursing. The committee took no vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- budgets are counting on money that is more than is actually coming in through auction revenue.
- But we think that this is an important conversation worthy to have in a supplemental budget year.
- A fiscal note has been requested but is not yet available.
- This is agency request legislation that we worked with Rep. Callan on.
- This is agency request legislation that we worked with Rep. Callan on.
Keywords:
climate change, commitment act, emission reductions, sustainability, environmental policy, HB 2254, Washington, Health Care Authority, partnership access line, psychiatric consultation line, first approach skills training, behavioral health, mental health, assessment, administrative costs, health insurance, health carriers, self-funded plans, multiple employer welfare arrangement, MEWA