Video & Transcript Research : 'Joint Legislative Budget Committee'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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budget expectation when the legislative budget expectation when the legislative - creation of the Legislative Budget Office.
Bills:
HF3
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- From the custodians, the troopers, the parking attendants, the support staff, the legislative staffs,
- Please grant our requests for the wisdom of Solomon as legislators navigate the political journey and
- I know that I am asking for the miraculous, but that is what you, legislators, are asking for.
- We have the greatest legislative body in the country.
- He'll be there again this year with more blockbuster legislation.
Bills:
SCR7
Keywords:
legislature, adjournment, permissions, Texas Constitution, session, legislative authority, 1185, senate, all
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Links Added Apr 28th, 2026
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, and thank you, committee. Now I will turn the chair over. Move this forward to the floor.
- Thank you, committee.
- We all campaign on the bureaucracy, and we are at the foot of that in this committee.
- Are there any questions or any comments before we adjourn the committee?
- We'll have another one of these committees early next week.
Keywords:
administrative rules, rule approval, joint resolution, Oklahoma Register, Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Corporation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Liquified Petroleum Gas Board, water resources, wildlife conservation, tourism, zoning commission, energy regulation, agricultural regulation, agency rules, permanent rules, state agencies, Oklahoma Legislature, business and commerce, professional licensing
Summary:
The committee took up several joint resolutions dealing with agency rules. H.J.R. 1090, approving energy- and agriculture-related agency rules, was adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1091, covering business and commerce rules, was also adopted and passed 10-0. H.J.R. 1092, which had been split out from the business and commerce packet because of a reported $10 million cost impact on one business, was adopted after discussions with regulators about delaying remodeling requirements and addressing safety concerns; it passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1093, approving health-related agency rules, passed 11-0, with some Oklahoma Health Care Authority major rules noted as being handled separately in the Senate.
The committee then discussed H.C.R. 1094, a major rule from the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission. Members raised concerns that the agency’s rule impact statement contained errors, incorrect notice and hearing information, and an incomplete economic analysis. After debate over whether the resolution could be amended or had to be accepted or rejected as a whole, the committee voted 11-0 that it did not pass. The committee then considered H.J.R. 1095 with an amendment to specifically disapprove a proposed permanent rule change by the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission that would have allowed the commission to ignore its own rules in the “best interest of the state.” The amendment was adopted 11-1, and the resolution as amended passed.
At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and staff for their work and said the committee would try to move the resolutions to the floor on Thursday, with another meeting likely needed to address additional major rules coming from the Senate. A committee member also suggested a brief educational review of a prior procedural issue at a future meeting, and the chair agreed to discuss broader concerns about the administrative rules process in a later wrap-up.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have a committee substitute. Thank you.
- One is to protect the legislators and members of the community who work with members on legislation on
- The other function of the legislative privilege is so that legislators don't get pulled out of their
- We're voting on the bill as filed. as presented to the committee, not a committee substitute.
- As a matter of pending business, there is a committee. sub and you're recognized to explain the committee
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the committee. Thanks for having me. Appreciate it.
- May be not only the first bill in this committee, but the first bill in committee.
- Any other questions from members of the committee?
- Is there objection to the adoption of the committee substitute?
- Hearing none, the Senate Committee on State.
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , but the first bill in committee.
- Chairman and committee for having me today. My name is Kyle Carruth.
- Any other questions from members of the committee?
- Senator Birdwell sends up the committee substitute.
- to the adoption of the committee substitute?
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed.
Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety.
After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We invite Your presence into the commencement of this 2025 Florida Legislative Session.
- OUR COMMITTEE PROCESS SHOULD BE A CRUCIBLE OF GIVE AND TAKE TO PRODUCE BETTER LEGISLATION.
- I am challenging our Budget Subcommittee chairs to dive into the budget and find real savings in recurring
- And for committee meetings and other House business to reconvene for the joint session at 11:00 A.M.
- Members, stay close by for the joint session which will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Keywords:
property insurance, insurance reform, housing, healthcare, public education, public safety, budget reform, tax policy, government accountability, taxpayer protection
Summary:
The Florida House of Representatives convened for the 2025 Regular Session. Speaker Perez delivered opening remarks emphasizing collaborative governance over personal priorities, announcing no House Bill 1 to focus on collective work. He outlined key policy areas including property insurance reform, with plans for subcommittee hearings and subpoena powers to investigate insurance company practices and potential accounting irregularities. The Speaker called for meaningful reforms in housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, while challenging budget subcommittees to find recurring revenue savings rather than relying on temporary tax holidays. The session will focus on government accountability, waste elimination, and taxpayer protection. Governor DeSantis requested to deliver the State of the State address on March 4th, which was approved through concurrent resolution.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Part 2 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The committee will go into recess. The committee will come back to order.
- Members, I have a rule, with few exceptions, that I support our Joint Budget Committee members in their
- We're in a budget<00:38:06.440>
crisis. budget crisis. budget crisis. - out of the budget?
- Conference committee reports. Conference committee reports.
Summary:
The House took up House Bill 1410, the state’s long appropriations bill for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches and their agencies and institutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The committee first recessed and then adopted a motion to rise, report progress, and sit again later that day. The House also adopted a motion under House Rule 14 to limit debate on House Bill 1410 to one hour during special orders on April 10, 2026, by a vote of 40-20, with four excused and one absent.
During consideration of House Bill 1410, members debated Amendment J82/54A, which would require funding for wolf reintroduction to come from gifts, grants, and donations rather than general fund dollars. Supporters argued the state should not use taxpayer money for additional wolf reintroduction, especially during a budget crisis, and said rural ranchers and livestock producers are bearing the costs and impacts of wolves. They emphasized depredation concerns, the strain on rural communities, and the view that the reintroduction effort has been costly and poorly managed.
Opponents of the amendment said the funding line is part of broader wolf management, not just reintroduction, and argued the state has a legal obligation to carry out Proposition 114. They said gifts, grants, and donations are not a reliable funding source for that mandate and noted the program also supports conflict minimization efforts such as range riders. One speaker also defended the ecological role of wolves, citing their benefits to ecosystems, elk management, and biodiversity. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment before the excerpt ends.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tran Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. Welcome to the committee.
- Chair and committee members.
- Not when you're on the committee, Mr. Kraft, you can. I'm not running the committee.
- Chair and members of the Transportation Committee.
- It is a legislatively directed piece on things.
Bills:
HF4807
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED: Link added Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Administrative Rules
Keywords:
judicial rules, public safety, state agencies, permanent rules, legislative approval, 914, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/14/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- [Music] The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will come to order.
- The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Friday, May 16, for the adoption
- It goes through the judiciary committee, which is why I'm carrying it along with Representative Scott
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Bills:
HF3321
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine turning back time, focusing on locking the clock. Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will come to order.
- Senator Scott, welcome back to the Commerce Committee.
- What should this committee do? My name is Scott Yates.
- They've actually passed legislation to stay on permanent daylight savings time.
- The committee stands adjourned.
Keywords:
daylight saving time, Sunshine Protection Act, health impacts, clock change, legislative discussion
Summary:
The committee meeting was dedicated to discussing significant legislative topics, focusing particularly on the implications of daylight saving time (DST). Senator Scott advocated for the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes and keep daylight saving time year-round. He emphasized the negative health impacts associated with DST, including increased risks of heart attacks and accidents immediately following the time changes. Various witnesses provided personal testimonies and expert opinions, highlighting the confusion and health disruptions caused by the current time change practices.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: Texas House Democratic Caucus Jan 23rd, 2025 at 02:01 pm
Keywords:
House rules, Democrat chairs, legislative power, public education, maternal health, political debate
Summary:
The meeting primarily centered around the discussion of newly approved House rules, which sparked significant debate among members. Notably, the Democratic representatives expressed concerns regarding the ban on Democrat chairs, which they argued undermines their power within the legislative body. Chair Ramon Romero and Representative Ann Johnson articulated the sentiment that, despite these challenges, the Democrats are committed to advocating for the needs of all Texans. They emphasized the need for honest discussions around critical issues such as public education, women's health care, and maternal mortality rates.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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And to come before the committee. And to come before the committee. - committee.
- about a legislator named Joe Rolette. about a legislator named Joe Rolette.
Keywords:
CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
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- committee? committee?
Bills:
SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, HB224, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226, SB146, SB143, SB144, SB145, HB224, SB152, SB153, SB154, SB162, SB226
Keywords:
supplemental appropriation, FY2025 budget, general fund, Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Unified Judicial System, court automation, advanced technology and data exchange, judiciary funding, transportation debt service, highway bonds, bridge bonds, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALDOT, public highways, federal matching funds, state appropriations, bond principal and interest, special funds, budget amendment, SB143
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and committee members. much, Mr. Chair and committee members.
- I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker, a member of Minnesotans Legislative Committee, and
- Legislative Committee, and the manager Legislative Committee, and the manager of<00:22:20.000>
the - She said they still do not have a budget for the committee because their speaker is running for governor
- Um, we've been told that anything we want to fund needs to be paid for within our current committee budgets
LA
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Scott Kupor, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget. Apr 3rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- At the Office of Management and Budget.
- He was chief of staff to Senator Enzi as Chairman of the Budget Committee.
- He was chief of staff to Ranking Member of the Budget Committee, Senator Sessions.
- committees were big spenders.
- Everybody talks about the budget, budget reconciliation, all that.
Keywords:
nominations, Scott Cooper, Eric Ulan, federal workforce, Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, accountability, collective bargaining
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/12/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology is called to order.
- Chairman, Senator Fernandez, you're a sitting member of the committee.
- And we have to fight even for their food in your budget. So, Mr.
- Thank you for having me substitute on this committee.
- As a chairman of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, we've heard ample testimony that I find it interesting
Bills:
HCR2048
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , and lawmakers. ...engaged and motivated to talk to their legislators, senators, and lawmakers.
- As the 89th legislative session, there have been many policies and bills endorsed that seek to erode
- The uncomfortable and unfortunate truth to many of these lawmakers is that you can't legislate us out
- But the truth is, we cannot be legislated out of existence.
- No matter the amount of bills or proposed legislation will change who I am or what I believe in.
Keywords:
student advocacy, SB12, SB13, public education policy, youth engagement, marginalized communities, legislative representation
Summary:
Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) held an advocacy event at the Texas Capitol focused on youth participation in policymaking and opposition to recent education-related legislation. Speakers, including student organizers and SEAT leaders, argued that students should have a direct voice in decisions affecting public schools, curriculum, and school governance. Representative Donna Howard briefly attended to support the group, praised their advocacy, and referenced the idea that if young people are not given a seat at the table, they should “bring your own chair.”
Several student speakers criticized the newly passed school vouchers bill as a threat to public education and said it would divert resources from public schools. Others opposed bills such as Senate Bill 12 and Senate Bill 13, describing them as harmful to LGBTQ+ students and inclusive education. One speaker also condemned book bans and library censorship, arguing that students need access to diverse books and truthful, inclusive curricula. The speakers framed these issues as matters of student rights, belonging, and free expression.
SEAT executive director Cameron Samuels closed by describing the organization’s history of student-led activism against book bans and exclusion from school policymaking. Samuels said the group had distributed challenged books, pursued legal action over blocked internet resources, and delivered a Student Bill of Rights to superintendents and legislators. The event ended without any formal legislative vote or committee action, serving instead as a press conference and advocacy rally urging lawmakers to listen to students.