Video & Transcript Research : 'budget allocation'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and then took up several Department of Corrections-related bills. House File 3768, as amended by the A1 amendment, would extend the DOC’s graduated licensing and enforcement tools to juvenile detention facilities and state-licensed halfway houses, allowing corrective action plans and conditional licenses instead of only revocation. Commissioner Paul Schnell and Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director Matt Bower testified in support, saying the bill would improve consistency, stability, and accountability without changing jail licensing. Members asked about costs and sheriff input; the commissioner said the bill is cost-neutral and that sheriffs were informed but did not provide input. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill to the general register.
The committee then heard House File 3769, another DOC technical update bill, which would clarify tuberculosis screening procedures when incarcerated people refuse testing, allow mental health units at more than one facility and short-term stabilization at Oak Park Heights when clinically appropriate, and clarify the department’s substance use disorder treatment programs. Schnell said the changes were technical but important for effective operations. Members again asked about county costs and sheriff support, and the commissioner said the bill affects only DOC facilities and is cost-neutral. The committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.
The final major item was House File 3405, the chair’s bill, as amended by the A3 amendment. The amendment broadened the definition of federal agents, made the effective date retroactive, and removed a sexual assault investigation section to eliminate the fiscal note. The bill would require the BCA’s use-of-force unit to investigate deaths caused by federal agents in Minnesota, not just Minnesota peace officers. Chair Mohler argued the bill closes a loophole and ensures state-level, independent investigations; Dr. B.B. Newman testified in support, saying it preserves Minnesota’s investigative authority and public confidence. Deputy Superintendent Scott Mueller said the BCA already investigates deadly-force cases and has handled some federal-related cases, but he did not think the bill was necessary and recommended a no vote. Members debated whether the bill was needed given existing practice, with supporters saying the statute should clearly require state investigation and opponents questioning whether it would change anything. The committee adopted the amendment and continued discussion of the bill as amended.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to government budget.
- Budget, government budget to Texas economy, how would that compare with projected ROIs if this $5 billion
- were being allocated?
- ...allocated and invested by the 30 million Texans themselves.
- It would be a sub-account of the ESF, an allocation of the ESF.
Keywords:
Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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a it's easy to have a bill and allocate a it's easy to have a bill and allocate - of a federal budget, um, and we anticipate cuts to Head Start federally.
- uh a leveling of a federal budget. uh a leveling of a federal budget.
Keywords:
children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- We're getting close, ladies and gentlemen, on the budget coming up from the house. Um, yeah, so...
- Speed, and um, Miss Asia has reminded me that should y'all have a budget request, now's the time to start
Keywords:
Montgomery, retirement system, employees, constitutional amendment, city council, retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (2-16-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_lzASwfkzE, 2026-06-21T07:17:03+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, MEETING START 00:00
ROLL CALL 00:16
DISCUSSION WITH THE KENTUCKY STATE PARKS & RECREATION, RUSS MEYER, RON VANOVER, & LINDY CASEBIER 08:58
CONCERNING STATE PARK OPERATIONS, BUDGET, UPDATES, PARK FACILITIES, UPGRADES, & TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a process in the bill to allocate that based on requests and based on population.
- So the language says they must allocate adequate resources. What happens if they don't?
- In court arguing over what constitutes allocating adequate resources.
- Counter what you just said in terms of resource allocation and also jail space.
- A couple of examples: the Congressional Budget Office estimates that immigration...
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County and Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And under what funding could that be allocated?
- agreement, even if that office does not have the capacity nor the total Funding or money in their budget
- Commandeering manpower and budgets for large counties that are already struggling with sustainable budgeting
- County budgets are paid for by local taxpayers, especially through property taxes.
- Counties bear the financial burden themselves, stretching their thin budgets.
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors
AZ
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, stormwater, water storage, replenishment credits, groundwater, aquifer, Arizona Revised Statutes, irrigation rights, water duty, water allocation, management areas, Arizona beef council, beef promotion, agricultural marketing
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee approved the January 13, 2026 minutes and held Senate Bills 1041 and 11676 by request for further review. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1197, which would allow irrigation grandfather rights and associated water duty in subsequent active management areas (AMAs) to be sold, leased, or transferred within the same AMA. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help wineries and other farmers in the Wilcox and Douglas areas adjust fields and expand while staying within existing water limits. Opposition testimony from Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action argued the bill could increase groundwater pumping unless it includes stronger safeguards, such as a net reduction in water use and clearer ties to AMA management goals. The City of Wilcox and the Department of Water Resources were neutral but said the bill needs more work on consistency, oversight, and transparency. The committee passed SB 1197 on a 4-3 vote, with one member not voting.
The committee then unanimously passed Senate Bill 1198, which continues the Arizona Beef Council for eight years until July 1, 2034. Testimony from the council’s executive director was supportive, and members discussed the importance of the beef industry and the value of longer continuation periods for agency review. Senate Bill 1199, which continues the Arizona State Veterinary Examining Board for eight years until July 1, 2034, also passed unanimously. Members used the discussion to raise broader concerns about the shortage of rural and large-animal veterinarians and the need for future funding and workforce support.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004, urging Congress to clarify the EPA’s powers and end what the sponsor described as regulatory overreach. Supporters framed it as a request for Congress to fix unclear federal law, while opponents said it would weaken science-based environmental protections and deny climate and public health realities. The memorial passed 4-3 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Veterans and Military Affairs Apr 9th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Veterans and Military Affairs
Keywords:
Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- very narrow individualized budget very narrow individualized budget exception<00:34:41.040>
for - Her current budget is $100,000 numbers. Her current budget is $100,000 per<00:40:34.800>
year. - Her budget would then be $90,000.
- budget through the DD waiver since 2020. budget through the DD waiver since 2020.
- Waiver reimagine budget provide.
Keywords:
background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 18th, 2026 at 09:43 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So the amendments on page two they effectively strike. 2028 to save on money and budgeting.
- This is reducing, as the budget director said. said basically this is focusing on FY27, not FY28.
- So we've done nothing to this one in terms of the allocation. Of appropriation. Mr.
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 17th, 2026 at 08:07 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we increased the Spaceport's operating budget this year.
- The $300 million came in to supplant this year's budget.
- If that had not happened, we would be cutting budgets today.
- Is it accounted for the same way as what we do for budgeting, or is it outside the budget?
- The language on how the money is allocated has been new to me.
Keywords:
general appropriation, budget, Medicaid, education funding, public safety, telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, legitimate business owners will have to budget for an establishment license biannually.
- You guys have a budget that is $11 billion.
- Finance Committee that overstates the impact of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act on state and local budgets
- At the end of the day, we're looking at a slower budget for next year.
- At the end of the day, we're looking at a slower budget for next year of only $100 million in recurring
Keywords:
massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, our education budget and strategy.
- I think we want to think budget.
- After making budget cuts in schools.
- >
would <00:26:11.520>severely deep budget cuts that would severely deep budget cuts that - through our children youth and budget through our children youth and families<01:05:08.640>
budget
Keywords:
charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKJ6JAvi5Ck, 2026-07-02T01:22:28+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_FIN_01-04-21_INFO_.HTM
- Dr. Tian and Dr. Bonham will discuss the economic outlook for the State of Hawaii.
- The Dept. of Budget & Finance will provide a briefing on the Governor's financial plan., 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Committee on Higher Education & Technology (HET) Dec 18th, 2020
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjxdCva-PHU, 2026-07-02T01:22:28+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/hearingnotices/HEARING_HET_12-17-20_INFO_.HTM
The purpose of this informational briefing is to inform the public and the Committee of the University of Hawaii's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and proposed budget cuts., 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Oversight REVISED - HB3852 -Added Mar 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Government Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- OpLla calls for paying for it through an appropriation out of our budget directly into the pension that
- Bill 3413 asks that while initial 62, we're going to ask our agencies within their October agency budget
Bills:
HB1739, HB1784, HB1889, HB2116, HB2206, HB3625, HB2939, HB3028, HB3265, HB3313, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3420, HB3588, HB3748, HB3721, HB3852, HB4132, HB4263, HB4303, HB4311, HB4428, HB4429, HB4434
Keywords:
retirement, law enforcement, disability benefits, pension system, Oklahoma, education reform, local control, student outcomes, curriculum changes, school funding, public retirement systems, pension, retirement benefits, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, inflation adjustment, CPI-U, Consumer Price Index, firefighters pension, police pension
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's 16%, basically, of our budget.
- And this is now $15 million, almost $16 million out of our general fund budget. and that equates to about
- The compounding effect of this since 2008 has really been devastating, and we've got a budget to produce
- So in the packet I've given you is a slide from the budget presentation, and I know what the judge just
- do pay taxes and it's 4.02 cents down to two decimal points, and again, that's in there from the budget
Keywords:
SB 524, Texas franchise tax, veteran-owned business, new veteran-owned business, business tax exemption, filing fee exemption, Tax Code Chapter 171, Business Organizations Code, Comptroller, small business, veterans, entrepreneurship, tax repeal, privilege tax, beginning date, franchise tax exemption, severance tax, oil, gas, restimulation wells
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Weighted these areas, the categories based on equal base allocation, population and behavioral need,
- In addition to what was allocated through Senate Bill 3, there was some expansion of behavioral health
- They now have their allocation for the region, and now they can start really putting pen to paper and
- So those are all funds that are, you know, specifically set for Native American allocation.
- And then beginning next week, we're going to start hearing budgets because we're going to get within
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I think your budget is your budget, and you live within the budget.
- the agency's FY26 operating budget.
- That's what you get for your budget.
- budget, which we didn't do before.
- I'll ask that our budget director, Ms. Brighting, I'll ask that our budget director, Ms.
Bills:
HB1
Keywords:
feed bill, legislative appropriations, legislative branch, New Mexico Legislature, general fund, legislative council service, legislative finance committee, legislative education study committee, house chief clerk, senate chief clerk, per diem, mileage, session expenses, interim committees, district staff, capitol complex, capital outlay data system, legislative processing system, redistricting, census redistricting