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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what you all appropriated for the SEG in FY25.
- appropriation to the formula.
- A categorical appropriation is not a flexible pot of money.
- It's appropriated by you all for a specific purpose.
- , supplemental appropriations, and out-of-state tuition.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The rule is that the General Appropriations Act can only contain appropriations for the different departments
- not be effective if it's challenged. ...that the non-appropriation portion of the feed bill might not
- Kind of sounds like policy beyond the appropriation.
- Also, another example in the Department of Corrections appropriation provision, there's language that
- Also, another example in the Department of Corrections appropriation provision, there's language that
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, this is a recurring appropriation that the Department of Corrections uses for time sheet and
- We're not doing that because as she has stated, the research shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
- So I thank you for... ...the research shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
- We're not doing that because as she has stated, the research shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
- So I thank you for... shows that 21 is an appropriate age.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum confirmed, and several recognitions, including a moment of silence for retired fire captain Bill Guston and a welcome for guests in the galleries. The Speaker then outlined the House’s budget approach, saying the proposed General Appropriations Act would be lower than both the governor’s proposal and last year’s budget, and announced plans to seek a permanent 0.75% reduction in the state sales tax. The chamber also received the governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001 and began considering motions to restore several vetoed appropriations.
Members unanimously reinstated funding for the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, the Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1 project, the automated staffing/time management system for the Department of Corrections, and the Baldwin sanitary sewer and water main replacement project. The House also adopted special order and GAA amendment-procedure reports. On the special order calendar, the chamber passed HB 289 on boating safety (“Lucy’s Law”), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process, all by wide margins.
The most debated measure was HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “free kill” law limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-sought justice measure for families who lost adult children and were barred from suing, while opponents argued it was needed to provide accountability and fairness. The bill passed 104-6. The House then took up HB 759, which would lower the minimum age to purchase or transfer a firearm from 21 to 18. An amendment to keep the age at 21 was defeated, and debate featured strong arguments on both sides about constitutional rights, public safety, Parkland, military service, and data on youth violence; the transcript ends during continued debate on the bill, before final passage is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Nov 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Appropriating funds for nutritional assistance in response to the loss of SNAP benefits. 2.
- Making an appropriation to the Administrative Office of the Court.
- Making an appropriation to the Income Support Division of the Health Care Authority to provide state
- Reverting certain balances from certain general fund appropriations.
- Appropriations, providing for transfers from the general fund operating reserve to the appropriation
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-11 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That we specifically appropriate into the trust fund.
- appropriate guardrails are in place to curb excessive spending?
- appropriates into the trust fund.
- Appropriations Bill, Senate Proposed Bill 2502,...
- Amendments to the General Appropriations Bill must be balanced.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- observe and participate appropriately. observe and participate appropriately.
- . appropriation. appropriation.
- appropriations of only $400,000. appropriations of only $400,000.
- appropriations bonds were mentioned. appropriations bonds were mentioned.
- look at other appropriations as well. look at other appropriations as well.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Motion is due pass as amended to Senate Appropriations.
- Due pass as amended to Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Due pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Motion is do pass as amended to Senate Appropriations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- . appropriately. appropriately.
- and asset preservation appropriations. and asset preservation appropriations.
- appropriations are When these appropriations are insufficient<00:08:01.360>
to <00:08:02.000>< - <00:30:18.240>
appropriations <00:30:18.960>for appropriate appropriations for appropriate - Cloud, Shakopee, Togo, and Willow River. appropriation year. Uh just wanted to appropriation year.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/08/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- does not show every um appropriation does not show every um appropriation line.<00:03:41.519>
- the PCA, the air appropriation increase. the PCA, the air appropriation increase.
- And this appropriation will be a one-time appropriation to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.
- That's an open appropriation.
- That's an open appropriation. to that. That's an open appropriation.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
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so doing the um emergency Appropriations so doing the um emergency Appropriations - years insert a blank appropriation years insert a blank appropriation section<00:24:56.320>
for - Remove the appropriation in section 3 and effect an effective date. Any discussion?
- Remove the appropriation in section 3 and effect an effective date. Any discussion?
- Remove the appropriation in section 3 and effect an effective date. Any discussion?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a series of tax, budget, and policy bills. On SB 325 and SB 326, the Tax Foundation testified and the committee later recommended passage with amendments. SB 721, SB 1278, and SB 1465 also drew Tax Foundation testimony focused on technical corrections and effective-date issues; SB 1278 was strongly supported by the Hawaii Restaurant Association and other restaurant and business groups, who argued the bill should extend tax relief to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund because it served the same purpose as earlier COVID relief programs. A bar owner also testified in support, describing severe pandemic-related losses and lack of government assistance. The Department of Taxation asked about the estimated fiscal impact of SB 1278, which was stated to be about $16.8 million and not including interest.
The committee also considered SB 1464 through SB 1470, with the Tax Foundation supporting most of the conformity and tax measures and opposing SB 1465 as unnecessary. SB 1464 was recommended for passage unamended, SB 1465 with amendments, and SB 1466, SB 1467, and SB 1470 unamended. SB 1362 and SB 1363 were deferred so the administration could explore moving funds within the existing budget instead of using emergency appropriations. SB 1044 was amended to create a condominium loan program and special fund to finance essential repairs and improve insurability of condominium properties, with loans repaid over 20 years and the fund eventually sunsetted.
The committee also acted on several other measures: SB 533 was amended to remove an appropriation and require a local investor-owned utility to support schools affected by a planned public safety power shutoff program; SB 1117 was amended to define electric motorcycles and prohibit operation by those under 18; SB 1186 was amended to move a food-production working group to the Agribusiness Development Corporation and remove an appropriation; SB 1391 was amended to require a one-to-one match of state funds with private donations; and SB 1669 was amended with committee-report language noting concerns about jurisdictional definitions and board qualifications. Later, the committee recommitted SB 933 and SB 938 to Ways and Means after adopting proposed SD1 versions. Most measures were adopted unanimously, often with members voting no with reservation.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 15, February 26, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- committee number two, appropriations. committee number two, appropriations.
- number two, appropriations. number two, appropriations.
- committee number two appropriations. committee number two appropriations.
- . appropriations. appropriations.
- level then this is this is appropriate. level then this is this is appropriate.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capital Investment Cmte hears St. Paul bonding requests for sports facility upgrades 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members of this committee, this is an appropriation of $8 million from the bond proceeds
- Fortunately, as we're seeking appropriation bonding, the resources we seek do not have to compete for
- <00:34:49.200>
Bond examples of appropriation Bond examples of appropriation Bond authorizations - <00:35:10.560>
bonds system um uh and uh appropriation bonds system um uh and uh appropriation - What is the proposed revenue source for these appropriation bonds?
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- for state Highway Fund Appropriations, Appropriated for Airport Development Grants, and Rider Aid Aviation
- Services Appropriations.
- We've already appropriated from a previous session.
- But we're not appropriate in any...
- That's legislative appropriation request.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Energy Finance Bill Working Group 6/8/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They had no new appropriations from the RDA.
- There are two other appropriations from the RDA.
- extending the fisc year 24 appropriation extending the fisc year 24 appropriation to<00:09:41.839
- And that extends that um appropriation And that extends that um appropriation also<00:10:04.640>
- >
it <00:14:28.320>and It's instead of appropriating it and It's instead of appropriating
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And evaluated appropriately, eventually Medicaid could recognize it.
- So, these are the appropriate.
- Lastly, there is an appropriation to the MFA to address housing.
- Senate Bill 2 has a $140 million appropriation.
- So say you appropriate that planning and design funding.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 092 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- Do pass to Appropriations.
- And I'll move the bill when it's appropriate.
- SB 1366, that move when appropriate.
- Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Current vote 8-2.
- Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Current vote 9-0. Do pass as amended to Appropriations.
Summary:
The committee heard several energy, water, and utility bills. SB 919 by Senator Grayson would extend the biomethane monetary incentive program through 2030 and authorize additional funding to support renewable natural gas projects by reducing interconnection costs. Supporters said high interconnection costs and the current tax treatment are major barriers to methane reduction projects; opponents, including TURN and environmental groups, raised ratepayer cost concerns and objected to rate-basing and additional public funding. The author said amended language would remove the rate-basing provisions and instead urge the CPUC to act quickly on its pending decision.
SB 931 by Senator Laird would reauthorize the Community Impact Mitigation Program for the Diablo Canyon plant through 2030 to continue funding local emergency preparedness, fire protection, public safety, and school district costs. The County of San Luis Obispo and labor groups supported the bill, while TURN opposed it as a statewide ratepayer subsidy that could be funded from existing PG&E revenues instead of higher rates. Members discussed the bill in the context of the 2022 Diablo Canyon extension deal and the possibility of a future longer extension.
SB 1215 by Senator Cortese would direct the CPUC to set deployment targets for EV charging in multifamily housing and evaluate progress, with amendments aimed at affordability and limiting system upgrade costs. Supporters said renters are largely locked out of home charging and that prior utility programs proved cost-effective; no opposition testified. SB 1359 by Senator Stern would require more deliberate CPUC review before major gas system investments, emphasizing electrification and non-pipeline alternatives. Gas utilities and several industry groups opposed it, arguing it could undermine the obligation to serve, create safety and reliability risks, and change the regulatory compact.
The committee also heard SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Senator Gonzalez, which would establish a statewide low-income water rate assistance program upon appropriation. Water agencies, environmental groups, and local governments supported the measure, while one member expressed concern that it lacked a funding source and could not overcome Proposition 218 limits; the bill was moved to Appropriations and the roll was left open. Finally, SB 1098 by Senator Perez would restrict the use of long-running memorandum and balancing accounts by investor-owned utilities, require exceptional circumstances for new accounts, and add sunset and cost-sharing requirements. Consumer advocates and large energy users supported tighter oversight, while the utilities and business groups opposed the bill as too rigid and potentially harmful to flexibility for wildfire, emergency, and safety-related costs.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- appropriation in there. Is that correct? appropriation in there. Is that correct?
- These are all appropriation modifications from appropriations enacted in earlier years.
- Section 8 is um another appropriation Section 8 is um another appropriation dealing<00:26:00.640
- The original language appropriated $5 million for grants, and the appropriation was not available until
- The original language appropriated $5 million for grants, and the appropriation was not available until
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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of change the budget or appropriations of change the budget or appropriations - appropriated.
- appropriated.
- appropriated.
- appropriated.
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Consideration of HB 491 02:14
Consideration of HB 738 07:58
Guest presentation by Taiwan Consul General Elliott Wang 25:20
Consideration of HCR 50 36:37
Consideration of SB 19 49:29, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 491 by Representative Steve Riley. The committee adopted a proposed committee substitute, then heard that the bill would raise the threshold for certain capital project and equipment purchases from $200,000 to $500,000, remove a requirement for a special board meeting when replacing a board of regents member, allow certain employees or contractors to perform capital construction work up to $500,000, remove limits on retired police officers working at postsecondary institutions, and speed release of pension information to employers. Members asked about reporting and oversight of the higher threshold, and the witness said the records are maintained by institutions and available upon request. HB 491 passed on a 19-0 roll call vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 738 by Representative Griffey, relating to state personnel and the constitutional officers. The bill would give independently elected constitutional officers more flexibility to hire unclassified employees and set salaries for classified employees up to the midpoint without Personnel Cabinet approval, while leaving pay scales, appropriations, and funding limits unchanged. Representative Griffey and witnesses from the auditor’s office said the measure was intended to reduce red tape, address salary compression, improve pay equity, and help recruit and retain staff; they also said it would allow offices to fill policy roles needed for audits and other work. Members questioned the fiscal note, salary caps, and whether the bill would affect future budget requests. The bill passed 18-1, with one pass, and the chair noted it would move favorably to the House floor.
After those bills, the committee briefly welcomed Taiwan’s consul general, Elliot Wang, and Representative Adam Bowling spoke about Kentucky’s relationship with Taiwan, including trade, investment, and prior assistance during disasters. Wang described Taiwan’s economic ties with the United States, ongoing trade and investment developments, defense and education cooperation, and people-to-people exchange programs, noting Kentucky was the first state to sign an education cooperation MOU with Taiwan in 2021.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So, a very large lift since you all appropriated the.
- A contract or is it the appropriation that ends at the end of the month?
- The appropriation that we received in the special session ends June 30th, 2025.
- law, whether that is an appropriate limitation.
- if it's not appropriate for that particular person.