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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 1408, Irwin, surplus interconnection: do pass out on an A roll call.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its May 23, 2025 suspense hearing and opened by emphasizing the difficult budget environment, rising costs for constituents, and the need to make tough choices. The chair said many bills would be held, amended to reduce costs, or made two-year bills because the state could not afford broad program expansions this year. The committee also noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later that day.
The committee then acted on a large suspense file, taking up hundreds of Assembly bills across topics including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, climate, water, transportation, elections, and technology. Many bills were held in committee, while many others were approved with cost-saving, clarifying, or author’s amendments. Examples included measures on CalABLE, Covered California enrollment, wildfire and insurance issues, reproductive health, school and college programs, prison and juvenile justice matters, AI and data privacy, and local government and utility regulation. Several bills were converted to two-year bills to continue discussion.
Throughout the hearing, the committee repeatedly voted on bills by A roll call or B roll call, often with Republicans not voting on amended measures. Some bills were advanced with notable amendments, such as narrowing scope, removing appropriations, delaying implementation, or striking costly provisions. The committee also approved a number of committee bills and omnibus measures, including emergency management, judiciary, insurance, and water-related bills.
At the end of the hearing, the chair stated that the committee had moved 435 bills to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass as amended, and adjourned the meeting.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So putting half a billion dollars into a surplus fund in that revolving loan fund allows us to have that
Bills:
SB208, SB628, SB777, SB1042, SB2354, SB2477, SB2521, SB2523, SB2608, SB2703, SB2778, SB2835, SB2965, SB2367, SB3044
Keywords:
workforce housing, capital investment fund, affordable housing, housing development, Texas housing laws, loan programs, community development, Texas housing, zero-interest loans, low-income housing, nonprofit organizations, construction, economic stability, housing affordability, capital investment, Texas housing policy, county fire code, fire marshal, local government code, interlocal agreement
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and limited public testimony to two minutes per person. The committee heard Senate Bill 628 by Senator Zaffirini, which would clarify that counties may enter interlocal agreements with emergency service districts to administer and enforce county fire codes, including for multi-county ESDs in the committee substitute. Witnesses from Travis County ESD-11, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office, and a member of the public supported the bill as a way to reduce duplication, costs, and jurisdictional confusion. Public testimony was closed and the committee substitute was left pending.
The committee then heard several housing-related bills. Senate Bill 208 by Senator West would create a Workforce Housing Capital Investment Fund to provide zero-interest loans to nonprofit builders for workforce housing; Habitat for Humanity representatives, a Brownsville nonprofit developer, and housing advocates supported it as a way to finance infrastructure and land development for affordable homes. Senate Bill 2835 by Senator Johnson would allow cities to opt into single-stair apartment buildings for small-scale, multi-story housing; supporters said the design is safe and could expand housing supply, while the Texas APA expressed qualified opposition over code-process concerns and fire-safety questions. Both bills were left pending after testimony.
Additional bills heard included SB 1042 updating the Kimble County Hospital District’s enabling law; SB 1708, a committee substitute protecting familial property divisions from platting requirements; SB 2778 raising the ESD expenditure threshold requiring board approval from $2,000 to up to $50,000; SB 2608 expanding LIHTC eligibility for certain public housing projects; SB 3044 adding board representation for Marfa and Presidio on the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District and adjusting an exemption; SB 2367 extending park board authority to Waller County; SB 2523 clarifying ETJ reduction procedures and owner opt-out rights; SB 2521 requiring death-certificate reporting to appraisal districts to help address squatting and homestead exemption issues; and SB 2477 easing office-to-residential conversions in larger cities. In each case, the bills were laid out, testimony was taken, and the measures were left pending subject to call of the chair. The committee then recessed until 15 to 30 minutes after adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So putting half a billion dollars into a surplus fund in that revolving loan fund allows us to have that
Bills:
SB208, SB628, SB777, SB1042, SB2354, SB2477, SB2521, SB2523, SB2608, SB2703, SB2778, SB2835, SB2965, SB2367, SB3044
Keywords:
workforce housing, capital investment fund, affordable housing, housing development, Texas housing laws, loan programs, community development, Texas housing, zero-interest loans, low-income housing, nonprofit organizations, construction, economic stability, housing affordability, capital investment, Texas housing policy, county fire code, fire marshal, local government code, interlocal agreement
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum at the start, adopted a two-minute limit for public testimony, and heard a series of housing, local government, fire code, and district-governance bills. Several measures were laid out with committee substitutes, including SB 628 on county fire code administration through interlocal agreements with emergency service districts; SB 208 creating a Workforce Housing Capital Investment Fund for zero-interest loans to nonprofit builders; SB 2835 allowing cities to opt into single-stair apartment buildings; and SB 2477 easing office-to-residential conversions in certain cities. Other bills addressed ESD spending thresholds (SB 2778), hospital district updates (SB 1042), subdivision/platting issues (SB 1708), public housing tax credit eligibility (SB 2608), groundwater district representation for Marfa and Presidio (SB 3044), park board authority in Waller County (SB 2367), ETJ removal procedures (SB 2523), and reporting death certificates to appraisal districts to help address squatting and homestead issues (SB 2521).
Testimony was largely supportive on the housing bills. Supporters of SB 208, including Habitat for Humanity affiliates, a Brownsville nonprofit developer, Texans for Housing, and an educator, said the revolving fund would help nonprofit builders finance land, infrastructure, and development costs for affordable homes, especially for families earning 30% to 80% of area median income. SB 2835 drew support from architects, planners, and housing advocates who argued that single-stair buildings can be safe, more efficient, and better suited to missing-middle housing, though the Texas APA registered qualified opposition, saying the proposal bypasses the usual code-development process and may not be sufficiently studied. SB 2477 also received broad support from housing groups and policy organizations, who said office conversions could help address vacancy and housing shortages, though Corpus Christi raised a concern about fee recovery and local cost reimbursement.
The committee also heard support for SB 628 from a county fire marshal and an ESD representative, who said the bill would reduce duplicate fire-code enforcement and costs. SB 2778 was backed by a Bexar County ESD fire chief, who said the current $2,000 expenditure approval threshold is outdated and slows emergency purchases and repairs. SB 2608 was supported by the El Paso housing authority, which said adding certain Section 8 projects to the at-risk LIHTC set-aside would help renovate aging subsidized housing. SB 3044 was presented as a way to give Marfa and Presidio representation on the groundwater district board while preserving permitting authority. Each bill heard public testimony was left pending subject to the call of the chair, and the committee recessed to reconvene after the Senate adjourns.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intellig Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- impose tariffs, even with the new delay on partners like Australia, who we actually have a trade surplus
Keywords:
national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities
Summary:
The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Insurance Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The reality is that an increasing number of Californians, sadly, are being insured by so-called surplus
Summary:
The Assembly Insurance Committee met as a subcommittee and heard several bills focused on insurance transparency, wildfire mitigation, market access, and workforce issues. AB 75 would require insurers to give homeowners 30 days’ notice before collecting aerial images of their property and allow homeowners to review those images; supporters said it would improve privacy and prevent inaccurate non-renewals, while consumer and industry groups both sought amendments. AB 234 would add the Assembly Speaker and Senate President pro Tem, or designees, as non-voting members on the California FAIR Plan governing committee; the Department of Insurance supported it as an oversight measure, while Consumer Federation of California said it was only a small first step toward broader transparency reforms. AB 428 would let water corporations join joint powers authorities for pooled insurance, with supporters citing rising insurance costs for small water systems and no remaining opposition after amendments. AB 943 would streamline producer pre-licensing education by removing the 20-hour per-line requirement while keeping ethics training; industry sponsors said it would reduce barriers to entry, while consumer advocates warned it could lower professional standards. AB 1209 would create a pathway for cannabis employers to secure workers’ compensation coverage and related services through a state-coordinated network; supporters said it would help bring the industry into compliance, while one member raised concerns about creating a special carveout for a federally restricted industry. AB 1 would require periodic review of the state’s Safer from Wildfire regulations every five years, and it drew broad support from the department, insurers, local governments, and industry groups as a way to keep wildfire mitigation incentives current.
The committee also took up a consent calendar including AB 69, AB 487, and AB 570, all of which were sent to Appropriations. The committee approved AB 75 to Privacy and Consumer Protection, AB 234 to the Assembly Floor, AB 428 to Local Government, AB 943 to Appropriations, AB 1209 to Business and Professions, and AB 1 to Appropriations. Most measures passed on strong or unanimous votes after members added coauthor requests and expressed support for the bills’ consumer protection, transparency, or wildfire-related goals.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- think we need to be mindful that when we have a looming $6 billion deficit and we had an $18 billion surplus
Keywords:
North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know who uses it because I do have a surplus.
- <04:49:07.558><c> a</c> know who uses it because I do have a know who uses it because I do have a surplus
- 04:49:08.920><c> uses</c><04:49:09.280><c> it</c><04:49:10.160><c> but</c><04:49:11.120><c> uh</c> surplus
- I don't know who uses it but uh surplus I don't know who uses it but uh I<04:49:11.440><c> think</c>
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 116 May 9th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This pre-spends nearly $800 million worth of potential surplus.
- </c><02:38:24.000><c> What</c> dollars worth of potential surplus.
- What dollars worth of potential surplus.
- </c><02:38:57.439><c> That</c> pre-spending any possible surplus.
- That pre-spending any possible surplus.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (09/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- 42.480><c> budget</c><00:14:43.680><c> and</c><00:14:43.920><c> they</c><00:14:44.160><c> are</c> surplus
- And the part two is that that funding be available, uh, assuming there are surplus funds available to
- 00:27:43.840><c> assuming</c><00:27:44.960><c> there</c><00:27:45.279><c> are</c><00:27:46.000><c> surplus
- </c><00:27:46.559><c> funds</c> uh assuming there are surplus funds uh assuming there are surplus funds
Summary:
The House Finance Division 3 work session opened with routine announcements, including new and absent members, a tribute to former chair Rep. Jess Edwards, and an explanation that Division 3 is advisory and will make recommendations to full Finance. Chair Mooney also distributed a self-created index to the budget binder and reviewed the committee’s options under House Rule 45. Members discussed scheduling a future visit to the Veterans Home in Tilton, with several October dates unavailable, and the chair said she would circulate possible dates. The committee also reviewed the second-year budget context and sources of funding, including surplus monies, existing and new revenue streams, grants, reappropriations, and the rainy day fund.
The committee then took up several retained bills and repeatedly heard that their substance had already been addressed in the budget. House Bill 519, funding the Waypoint Youth and Young Adult Shelter, was moved ITL and passed 10-0. House Bill 547, county reimbursement funds, was also moved ITL and passed 10-0 after members noted the reimbursement had been included in HB 2. House Bill 570, repealing the prescription drug affordability board, was moved ITL and passed 10-0, with minority members saying they still believed the board had value but acknowledging the repeal had already occurred in HB 2.
House Bill 704, concerning caregiver respite and senior volunteer programs, received the most discussion. Mr. Ripple explained that most items were already funded or suspended in the budget, leaving only the senior volunteer grant program unfunded. Chair Mooney offered amendment 2963H to fund the RSVP program at $180,000 for one year, contingent on surplus funds, and DHHS witnesses explained that RSVP is a federally funded AmeriCorps program that would be added to existing state licensing structures. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 10-0 vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 751, which would require licensure of outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities and create an ombudsman-related complaint process. DHHS witnesses said the bill had been narrowed substantially from an earlier certification model with multiple positions and IT costs to a licensing model using existing department infrastructure, reducing the fiscal note to $211,000 for one position. They also said the ombudsman section was no longer needed because licensed facilities would fall under existing oversight. Members questioned how many facilities exist and whether licensing fees would cover costs; DHHS said it did not know the full provider landscape and that licensing revenue across the board does not cover the department’s costs. Rep. Daniels then proposed amendment 2964H to form a study committee because of the remaining questions and lack of a clear revenue stream, and the committee was still discussing that amendment when the transcript ended.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the human services finance bill, HF2434 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I say that this can't fall in the counties because of the $18.5 billion surplus, we saved 2.8 billion
- And I say that this can't fall in the counties because of the $18.5 billion surplus, we saved 2.8 billion
- </c> the counties because of the $18.5 the counties because of the $18.5 billion<02:05:19.280><c> surplus
- </c> billion surplus, we saved 2.8 billion. billion surplus, we saved 2.8 billion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/10/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- And when we did have a surplus, I also said that if you went out and looked into Minnesota in my district
- clear to people that what we heard just now is what we should be doing, because we had a big budget surplus
- should be doing because we had a big should be doing because we had a big budget<02:28:01.600><c> surplus
- <c> last</c><02:28:02.800><c> two</c><02:28:03.040><c> years</c><02:28:03.200><c> that</c> budget surplus
- the last two years that budget surplus the last two years that was<02:28:03.600><c> largely</c><02:28
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 10, February 20, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- back as soon as I hear that again if I have to, and just remind everybody we actually have a budget surplus
- /c><03:47:59.040><c> have</c><03:47:59.160><c> a</c><03:47:59.200><c> budget</c><03:47:59.560><c> surplus
- </c> we actually have a budget surplus we actually have a budget surplus even<03:48:01.520><c> with</
- And then finally, in June of '24, transition from the legacy hardware-based hosting to the cloud-based
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/14/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- they would prefer to potentially see lower rates with potentially more fluctuations in returns of surplus
- fluctuations<03:30:39.640><c> in</c><03:30:39.760><c> returns</c><03:30:40.200><c> of</c><03:30:40.320><c> surplus
- </c><03:30:40.920><c> or</c> fluctuations in returns of surplus or fluctuations in returns of surplus
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- all the way down to 200 and excludes districts that have closed over 50 schools since 2010 and made surplus
- /c><00:10:13.600><c> 2010</c><00:10:14.320><c> and</c><00:10:14.560><c> made</c><00:10:14.720><c> surplus
- </c> 50 schools since 2010 and made surplus 50 schools since 2010 and made surplus facilities<00:10:15.519
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We had $18 billion surplus and we couldn't address this. I mean, what is DHS doing?
- We had $18 billion<00:26:20.640><c> surplus</c><00:26:21.120><c> and</c><00:26:21.360><c> we</c><00:26
- :21.520><c> couldn't</c><00:26:21.760><c> address</c> billion surplus and we couldn't address billion
- surplus and we couldn't address this.<00:26:23.120><c> I</c><00:26:23.440><c> mean,</c><00:26:23.760
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus K-12 Education Bill - 06/02/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 10 allows a school district to dispose of surplus school books by donating them to a family of
- /c><00:53:50.559><c> to</c><00:53:50.720><c> dispose</c><00:53:51.119><c> of</c><00:53:51.280><c> surplus
- </c> school district to dispose of surplus school district to dispose of surplus school<00:53:52.240>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so how did your first round, did you find that you ended up with a surplus of money and you had no
- Um, so how did your first round, did you find that you ended up with a surplus of money and you had no
- Um, so how did your first round, did you find that you ended up with a surplus of money and you had no
- Um, so how did your first round, did you find that you ended up with a surplus of money and you had no
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Arbra, um, ARBA, the surplus, but it's been pretty much expanded. I think it's down to 200,000.
- Arbra</c><00:03:31.440><c> um</c><00:03:31.519><c> ARBA</c><00:03:32.080><c> the</c><00:03:32.920><c> surplus
- Arbra um ARBA the surplus, but sources.
- Arbra um ARBA the surplus, but it's<00:03:34.640><c> been</c><00:03:34.959><c> pretty</c><00:03:35.200
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/13/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that, you know, we went through our own $18 billion surplus here, and now we're looking at a $6
- 05.040><c> billion</c> we went through our own uh 18 billion we went through our own uh 18 billion Surplus
- 06.760><c> we're</c><00:45:06.920><c> looking</c><00:45:07.119><c> at</c><00:45:07.240><c> $6</c> Surplus
- here and now we're looking at $6 Surplus here and now we're looking at $6 billion<00:45:08.520><c> deficit
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We've also seen high revenues that made it easy to engage in surplus spending in new areas.
- </c><00:17:54.520><c> to</c><00:17:54.760><c> engage</c><00:17:55.440><c> in</c><00:17:55.600><c> Surplus
- </c> that made it easy to engage in Surplus that made it easy to engage in Surplus spending<00:17:57.200