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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We're happy to report that the co-neutrals and the plaintiffs did note progress.
- I just want to note some progress within Kevin S recently.
- However, it is important to note as the Early Childhood Accountability Report noted earlier this year
- You can see the numbers that we estimated over each fiscal year. Okay.
- This heat map is very helpful, and we can give you the updated data for fiscal year 26.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Mar 5th, 2025
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a fiscal note, so it will go to appropriations in the next day or so and continue on through
- So, it will tell you for fiscal year 25 where all of the money was distributed. >> Perfect.
- So, it will tell you for fiscal out.
- Um, there is a fiscal note on this bill, and we will be asked about that.
- >
and there is a fiscal note on this bill and there is a fiscal note on this bill and we<00:45
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 151 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 135 approve the fiscal
- New Jersey's own fiscal note for the identical bill in the Senate, S-2260, makes something unmistakably
- This is the state's own fiscal note describing This is not interpretation.
- This is the state's own fiscal note describing how the law will function.
- This is not fiscal responsibility.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to end up laying it over, uh, pending the fiscal note on this and a little bit of work.
- It is of note that our follower platoon.
- c> Minnesota's would also note that Minnesota's would also note that Minnesota's platooning<00:18
- Uh, we will continue to work on the fiscal note as well, as I believe it's just received today.
- protect workers, advance fiscal protect workers, advance fiscal responsibility,<01:04:08.240>
Keywords:
vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 01/28/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
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is <00:38:18.359>that Americans one thing to note is that Americans - At this point in time, I'll just end on the note that we are requesting a $370,000 increase over our
- At this point in time, I'll just end on the note that we are requesting a $370,000 increase over our
- At this point in time, I'll just end on the note that we are requesting a $370,000 increase over our
- We're leveraging the $419,000 that rolled over from fiscal year 2024, before we were operational.
Summary:
The committee heard Senate File 59, authored by Senator Green, which would require counties to locate and restore original public land survey monuments and related boundary markers. Green argued that newer GIS/GPS-based surveys have sometimes shifted long-established property lines, creating disputes for landowners, counties, and state agencies. He described examples involving his own property and constituents, including a case where a neighbor allegedly lost access to a well and septic system after a new survey and another where a landowner was told he was farming school trust land based on a newer plat reference.
Testimony in support came from Allan Roger Olen, who said a newer survey changed his family’s property lines and created a dispute over land, a building permit, and ownership of well and septic systems. Senator Green also said county plat books are not legally binding and that the bill is intended to force counties to find original monuments before more disputes arise. Committee members raised concerns from the Association of Minnesota Counties about the bill’s timeline, funding, and requirement that counties employ a land surveyor. Green responded that counties had already been told to hire surveyors in some disputes, acknowledged the funding concerns, and said he would look for funding sources while emphasizing protection of property rights.
A committee member who teaches surveying explained that adverse possession is a real legal doctrine in Minnesota and noted that restoring all monuments would cost far more than the $10 million already appropriated, estimating the total need at about $300 million. Phil Reigns of the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors testified that the Public Land Survey System underlies Minnesota’s land tenure system, that the original monuments were set mostly between 1850 and 1908, and that surveyors aim to restore them as accurately as possible using historical records and modern tools. He said the work is expensive because many counties lack staff surveyors and must hire consultants.
Members discussed whether the bill would create boundary conflicts or authorize counties to alter lines, and Green said his intent was to restore original monuments and avoid litigation. Co-Chair Lang moved that Senate File 59, as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed on a voice vote. Afterward, the committee began receiving an overview from the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 114 May 8th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- It's there's zero fiscal note clarity.
- It's there's zero fiscal note now.<03:10:54.319>
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Summary:
The House convened, took roll, and approved the journal of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as corrected. Members then made several announcements, including committee meeting notices, a Colorado Farm Bureau burger bash, recognition of Nurses Week, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and a commendation honoring former legislator Dorothy Rupert for her public service and advocacy. The chamber also heard a report that Rep. Flynnel had helped save a life by calling 911 when she witnessed a medical emergency near the Capitol.
Committee reports were received from Appropriations and Business Affairs and Labor, and the majority leader moved a slate of bills to special order for May 7. The House then proceeded to special orders and considered House Bill 1433, which would allow the firefighter behavioral health trust to receive gifts, grants, and donations to sustain services for firefighters dealing with trauma. Supporters described the program as essential for first responders, and the bill passed.
The chamber next considered House Bill 1429 on consolidating administration of public assistance programs. Supporters said it would stabilize the safety net, reduce error rates, and create a transition plan involving counties, state departments, and frontline workers; the appropriations report and the bill both passed. House Bill 1416, which transfers money from the Universal High School Scholarship Cash Fund to support small businesses and the Colorado Small Business Development Center, also passed as amended after debate over the use of the scholarship fund and its prior implementation challenges. Opponents argued the money should remain with students, while supporters said the fund had already distributed most of its original allocation and the transfer would help small businesses without creating a new program.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- So do please note that to the extent a commissioner is using personal equipment for commission business
- Do note that physical presence is not required for a meeting to potentially occur under the OPMA.
- Do note that physical presence is not required for a meeting to potentially occur under the OPMA.
- As I noted, meetings can occur telephonically, electronically like here via video conference, or even
- And the Department of Revenue's estimate of the fiscal impact of this preference is relatively small
Summary:
The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual refresher on Washington’s Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, emphasizing broad disclosure requirements, records retention, prompt routing of records requests to staff, and OPMA rules for meetings, conference calls, emails, special meetings, and executive sessions.
JLARC staff next reviewed 2026 tax preference legislation, noting 20 bills affecting tax preferences. Examples included repeal of the coal sales tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in Senate Bill 6346 that created credits and deductions, expanded the working families tax credit, and exempted items such as diapers and hygiene products. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited review report covering 64 tax preferences and explained that it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies rather than full new reviews.
The commission approved unchanged 2026 public testimony questions and then adopted the draft 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule format that will be updated each May. During discussion, Representative Pollitt questioned how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited or no review, especially for large preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration timing, and staff capacity drive the schedule. The commission agreed staff would meet with members to discuss possible future adjustments.
The meeting concluded with public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth, who is leaving the commission after 13 years of service. Speakers praised his leadership, consensus-building, and long tenure as both commissioner and chair. The next commission meeting was announced for August 4, 2026.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 6th, 2026
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- So do please note that, to the extent a commissioner is using personal equipment for commission business
- Do note that physical presence is not required for a meeting to potentially occur under the OPMA.
- Do note that physical presence is not required for a meeting to potentially occur under the OPMA.
- As I noted, meetings can occur telephonically, electronically like here via video conference, or even
- And the Department of Revenue's estimate of the fiscal impact of this preference is relatively small
Summary:
The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual open government refresher, covering key points of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including broad disclosure requirements, records retention, response timelines for public records requests, and rules for meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings, and executive sessions.
JLARC staff gave a 2026 legislative session update on tax preference bills. They highlighted 20 bills affecting tax preferences, including repeal of the coal-related sales and use tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346 that created multiple credits, deductions, and exemptions. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited tax preference review report covering 64 preferences, noting it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies and is now available in an interactive searchable format.
The commission approved the 2026 public testimony questions without changes and then adopted the 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule that will be updated each May. During discussion, commissioners raised concerns about how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited review, especially for older or high-revenue preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration dates, and workload constraints drive the schedule. The meeting also included a public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth’s 13 years of service and leadership, with remarks praising his collaborative approach and long tenure; the next meeting was set for August 4, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/11/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- I will note that we do have a quorum.
- In fiscal year 2029, it would then be $22.4 million, and then in fiscal year 2030 through the ...
- :16:21.480>
year 22.4 million and then in fiscal year 22.4 million and then in fiscal year 2030 - 2030, uh, through fiscal year 2047, it would be $32 million per fiscal year, so for a total cost
- through that I also just want to note through that I also just want to note that<00:21:23.400>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And the reason that I haven't done anything further to address the fiscal note of this is because, again
- /c><01:48:14.400>
because <01:48:14.800>again the fiscal note of this is because again - the fiscal note of this is because again that<01:48:16.320>
though <01:48:16.560>it <01: - The second is we talked about the fiscal note.
- We never heard about the fiscal note.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 15 (1-28-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 133, an act relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities. Senator Nun.
- Thank you. >> Please take note. Senator from Laurel. What purpose?
- Members, please take note. Senator from FEAT 13. What purpose? >> Mr.
- Members, please take note. >> Room 285. Members, please take note.
- Members, please take note. >> Senator from Jefferson 33. What purpose?
Summary:
The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and approved the journal. The House clerk communicated that the House had passed House Bills 34 and 306 and requested concurrence. The State and Local Government Committee reported Senate Bills 20 and 68 favorably, and several new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on Kentucky-grown agricultural procurement, an endowed research fund, unemployment insurance, postsecondary education, wrongful conviction compensation, massage therapy, local fiscal reporting, and a resolution honoring John and Debbie Rogers.
The main floor action was on Senate Joint Resolution 23, as amended by Senate Committee Substitute 1, declaring Kentucky a “food is medicine” state and directing state agencies to advance food-as-medicine initiatives. The sponsor described the resolution as a statewide framework to connect nutrition, health care, agriculture, and local food systems, emphasizing partnerships with the Kentucky Hospital Association and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, better health outcomes, and support for Kentucky farmers and rural communities. Senators from Taylor and Callaway spoke in support, citing local examples and the goal of building Kentucky-based solutions rather than importing them. The committee substitute was adopted by voice vote, and the resolution then passed 35-0.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 56 honoring Elder Nathan Craig and Sister Amy Craig, and Senate Resolution 33 honoring Robert E. “Bob” Pernell, Sr. Senate Resolution 22, honoring Brian J. Hat, was likewise adopted. After the day’s business, the Senate recessed for meetings of the Rules Committee and the Committee on Committees. Later, the Committee on Committees referred Senate Bills 1-4 to Education, Senate Bill 48 to Judiciary, and Senate Bills 84 and 102 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Several members made announcements about upcoming committee meetings and events, including the VMAP committee, Judiciary, the Kentucky Japan Caucus, the Kentucky Israel Caucus, and an American Cancer Society action day.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a more current balance of the special fund, all the way through the end of the last fiscal year
- years from FY26 the course of the fiscal years from FY26 through<00:12:12.560>
FY20. - And we noted at the very performing.
- new employee orientation. to uh similar traits um and have noted to uh similar traits um and have noted
- On the bottom are the notes where we list the recommendations that these activities address.
Summary:
The informational briefing focused on the Office of the Auditor’s recent audit of Hawaii’s deposit beverage container program and the Department of Health’s response. State Auditor Les Condo reviewed the program’s structure, noting it was created to increase recycling and reduce litter, but said prior audits have repeatedly found weak internal controls, reliance on self-reported data, and an “honor system” approach. He cited examples of underreporting and overpayment risks, including a Whole Foods settlement and secret-shopper testing at a redemption center where the program reimbursed more than what was actually paid to consumers. Condo said the special fund continues to grow, increasing by more than $12 million between FY24 and FY25, and that the 2024 audit found no meaningful progress in implementing earlier recommendations. He also noted that many prior recommendations were later codified in law, including risk-based audits and internal control requirements, and said the office will audit the program again in about a year.
Senator Fevella said the briefing was needed because he has seen little progress over the years and emphasized the program’s goals of reducing litter and promoting recycling. He noted that Hawaii has lost a glass recycler, underscoring broader challenges in the system. Department of Health Deputy Director Kathleen Hoe said the department is committed to addressing longstanding problems and said the director’s office meets with the program twice a month. Program staff outlined steps being taken to respond to the audit, including revising accounting and inspection/enforcement manuals, retaining third-party services, and implementing risk-based audits of distributors and redemption centers. They said internal control process documents from distributors were due June 30, with about 200 received and roughly 100 still outstanding, and that enforcement letters are being sent.
The department also described plans for electronic reporting to reduce manual entry and improve accuracy, as well as a broader legislative proposal for a tiered audit system. Under that proposal, larger distributors would remain subject to the current every-other-year audit requirement, middle-tier distributors would be audited every five years, and smaller distributors would be exempt. Officials said the governor had temporarily waived enforcement of the 2025 independent audit requirement because of cost concerns for smaller distributors, while the department reviews submitted audits and considers a longer-term fix. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- A few housekeeping notes. This is an in-person hearing with all panelists testifying in person.
- I'm Justin Howard, I'm the Deputy Secretary of the Fiscal Policy and Administration of the California
- I'll just note that, you know, this is, as I think has been noted, this, we're developing an 8,000-mile
- I also do want to note that the 2026 deadline is the deadline for encumbrance.
- The agenda does a good job in noting some of the oversight considerations that that raises.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Removes the law enforcement and accreditation piece in an attempt to remedy the fiscal note.
- That is the intent of this bill: to address the fiscal note on this bill, not to make it ineffective,
- Basically, the fiscal note was based on a $25,000 accreditation grant.
- Senator Flores, you mentioned the fiscal notes; the original fiscal note was quite pricey. Yes.
Keywords:
HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- note.
- We significantly addressed the fiscal note on this bill, not to make it so that it won't work, but to
- So, originally the fiscal note was based on a $25,000 accreditation grant, we took out the accreditation
- Senator Hoffman, just a couple of questions, Senator Flores, you mentioned the fiscal note, so I just
- , the original fiscal note was quite pricey.
Keywords:
HB 48, oilfield theft, organized theft, petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, DPS, Department of Public Safety, Texas, Railroad Commission, criminal justice, energy resources, theft prevention, organized crime, border region, El Paso, law enforcement task force, asset recovery, pipeline theft, drilling equipment, equipment theft
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I oppose this bill on the grounds of our Texas values of fiscal responsibility and freedom.
- The fiscal note is $736,000. $161,000 over the next biennium, but I don't believe that fiscal note is
- I have to assume that the fiscal note is also not taking into account the cost to physically restructure
- Regardless of its intent, SB 2101 as written is not in line with the values of fiscal responsibility,
- Also worth noting that governments commit an even more egregious form of censorship when they engage
Keywords:
severe weather, adaptation plan, vulnerability assessment, environmental protection, state agencies, federal agents, transparency, law enforcement, identification, public trust, immigration enforcement, HCR 19, Texas concurrent resolution, federal immigration enforcement, masked agents, facial coverings, visible identification, uniforms, badges, name tags
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations Apr 8th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that's why there's a fiscal note attached, because it would impact them on the payer side of things
- Tim, in the calculation on the fiscal note, did you, did you, is there a percentage?
- I just know that that was the formula they used to come up with the fiscal note. Okay.
- You know, if it's 100% of the cost, it's been figured into the fiscal note, and also what would be an
- You know, if it's 100% of the cost, it's been figured into the fiscal note and also what would be an
Summary:
The committee began with roll call and a brief update on remaining work, then took up Senate Bill 2213, the “science of math” bill. Members clarified that the appropriation for the program was not included in the DPI budget and would remain attached to the policy bill for now. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave the bill a do pass recommendation, 21-2.
The committee next considered Senate Bills 2036 and 2037, both juvenile justice/Human Services bills involving mental health and criminal responsibility evaluations for minors. Testimony explained that the bills create new processes and require DHS to contract with specialized providers, with appropriations of $500,000 in 2036 and $300,000 in 2037. Members debated whether the funding should come from existing DHS resources or remain as separate appropriations, and whether the programs were one-time or ongoing. The committee adopted amendments on both bills and then recommended both do pass, with 2036 passing 14-6 and 2037 passing 17-4.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department budget. Representative Bosch outlined major themes in the budget, including migration from PeopleSoft and the mainframe, onboarding/off-boarding automation, double-counting of IT spending, and the transition of education technology from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Members also discussed a study amendment related to a statewide enterprise resource planning system, and added language on grant management and compliance management. The committee adopted the amendments and gave the budget a do pass recommendation, 20-0-3.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol budget. Representative Pyle explained the House changes, including shifting some one-time costs to the motor carrier electronic permit fund, funding for body armor, breath tests, road course resurfacing, fleet costs, handgun replacement, and carryover authority for federal technology funds. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the budget 21-0-2. The committee then began Senate Bill 2399, a Human Services bill on Medicaid reimbursement for psychiatric residential treatment facilities, but deferred action after testimony from a facility representative and committee discussion about therapeutic leave days, reimbursement rates, and whether a cap on reimbursable days should be set in statute or rule. The chair said the committee would seek more information from DHS and take the bill up the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/10/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- A fiscal note assessments against them.
- fiscal note that's relatively is there a fiscal note that's relatively close?
- Madam Chair, we are awaiting the fiscal note right now.
- The department, as you know, has got lots of fiscal note requests right now.
- <01:09:59.520>
note hope so we are waiting for a fiscal note hope so we are waiting for a
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:12:28.240>
year before the 2024 fiscal year before the 2024 fiscal year and<00:12:30.560 - The important thing I think to note, and it's the same with general fiscal rules or monetary policy rules
- So just kind of wanted to note that.
- So just kind of wanted to note that.
- presented by um you know our fiscal presented by um you know our fiscal staff<01:37:32.199>
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Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee began with member and staff introductions, including several new members and committee staff. Representative Zach Stevenson, the DFL lead, objected to the day’s presentation, saying he was disappointed the committee was starting with a group he viewed as aligned with Republicans rather than a nonpartisan budget presentation. The chair responded that the committee had a bipartisan agreement and that hearing a different perspective was appropriate. The committee then proceeded to a presentation from economists with the Center of the American Experiment, with questions held until the end.
The presentation focused on Minnesota’s budget outlook, arguing that the state faces a structural imbalance and a projected $5.14 billion deficit in the 2028-29 biennium. The presenters said spending has outpaced revenues, highlighted a large increase in general fund spending since 2023, and argued that inflation-adjusted per-capita spending remains above pre-2024 levels through the forecast period. They said the biggest growth areas are E-12 education and especially Health and Human Services, with HHS projected to become the largest budget category and much of its growth tied to Medicaid and long-term care waivers.
The presenters also argued Minnesota spends more than most states on welfare and Medicaid, citing comparisons showing the state near the top nationally in spending per person in poverty and in several Medicaid categories. They said some of the HHS growth reflects policy changes from the 2023 session, while other pressures come from enrollment growth, health care prices, federal debt, and an aging population. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting shown.