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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Health Insurance Affordability Task Force, June 17, 2026 - AM
Health Insurance Affordability Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> they're called cost sharing reduction they're called cost sharing reduction plans.<01:47:44.560>
- There were originally cost-sharing reduction subsidies.
- If you recall those reduction subsidies.
- </c> reductions subsidies. reductions subsidies.
- So, we see with the Inflation Reduction Act that went into effect, I think, 2020, shortly thereafter,
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, May 27, 2026 - AM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:53:05.760><c> recoupments</c> step two COVID reductions, recoupments step two COVID reductions
- Um So, the $25 million reduction... Estimated revenue is $112.4 million in FY27.
- </c><02:20:14.480><c> Well,</c><02:20:14.640><c> where</c> that $25 million reduction?
- Well, where that $25 million reduction?
- ,</c> 2020 COVID budget reductions, 2020 COVID budget reductions, we<02:49:48.120><c> stopped</c><02:
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act repeals disastrous policies from the Inflation Reduction Act that were
- Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act to force states to implement green energy building codes only
- The Homeowner Energy Freedom Act repeals disastrous policies from the Inflation Reduction Act that were
- Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act to force states to implement green energy building codes only
- </c><00:28:40.559><c> act</c><00:28:41.120><c> to</c> part of the inflation reduction act to part of
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Governor s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Tammany side took a $1.8 million reduction in funding last year and is scheduled for an additional, at
- So we will have a $3.5 million-plus reduction in funding, which was a total of, from all sources of revenue
Summary:
The Governor’s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys met to consider whether additional state-funded assistant district attorney positions should be approved. Louisiana District Attorneys Association Executive Director Zach Daniels presented a report proposing a formula that combines objective factors such as population, violent and sex crime caseloads, civil body representation, and courthouse coverage with subjective input from district attorneys about local needs. He said the combined approach supported a statewide request of 120 to 164 additional assistant district attorney positions, with the commission focusing on the higher end of that range in the report packet.
Several district attorneys described staffing shortages and funding pressures in their districts. Colin Sims of the 22nd Judicial District said fast growth in St. Tammany, a long period without added warrants, and recent funding cuts had left his office under strain, especially with felony and sex crime caseloads. Hillar Moore of East Baton Rouge said his office was significantly understaffed, could not fill all existing warrants because of salary and benefit costs, and was asking for 25 positions instead of the formula’s 23 due to a homicide backlog and difficulty recruiting lawyers at current pay levels. James Stewart of Caddo Parish said his office was losing attorneys to higher-paying public offices, handling a heavy homicide and felony trial load, and needed both more warrants and higher salaries to remain competitive.
Commission members asked about split warrants and recruitment challenges. Moore said split warrants were not a major issue for his office, while Sims said his office had no split warrants. Daniels said the association wanted the commission to approve the requested positions and continue working with the legislature on funding. The commission then adopted a motion to recommend 164 additional assistant district attorney positions, with members noting that the recommendation would not remove legislative discretion. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Governor s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Tammany side took a $1.8 million reduction in funding last year and is scheduled for an additional, at
- So we will have a $3.5 million-plus reduction in funding, which was a total of, from all sources of revenue
Summary:
The Governor’s Advisory and Review Commission on Assistant District Attorneys met to consider whether additional state-funded assistant district attorney positions should be approved. Louisiana District Attorneys’ Association Executive Director Zach Daniels presented a report proposing a more objective formula for allocating warrants, based on factors such as population, violent and sex crime caseloads, civil body representation, and courthouse logistics, while also incorporating subjective input from district attorneys about local needs. He said the combined approach suggested a statewide need of between 120 and 164 additional warrants, and emphasized that Louisiana’s crime rates and office workloads justify more staffing.
Several district attorneys testified in support of additional positions and higher warrant funding. Colin Sims of the 22nd Judicial District said St. Tammany has grown rapidly, has not received an additional warrant in nearly 20 years, and faces major funding cuts and heavy felony and sex-crime caseloads. Hillar Moore of East Baton Rouge said his office is significantly understaffed, has lost many lawyers to higher-paying public-sector jobs, and needs more assistants and a higher warrant amount to remain competitive; he asked for 25 additional positions and an increase in the warrant value from $50,000 to $60,000. James Stewart of the First Judicial District described similar recruitment and retention problems, high homicide and felony trial volumes, and rising office costs.
Commission members asked about split warrants and whether offices still use them; the district attorneys said the practice is limited or not used in their offices, and that statewide usage was unclear. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded to approve the recommendation for 164 additional assistant district attorney positions, based on the chart in the packet. The commission voted unanimously in favor, then adjourned. The action was described as a recommendation for legislative consideration rather than a final funding decision.
MO
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- access to critical health care, hospital, and food assistance services in light of the significant reductions
- net for those communities that are traditionally the most disproportionately impacted by budget reductions
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met and first adopted a consent calendar covering SB 1005, SB 1080, SB 935, and S.J.R. 11 by a 4-0 vote, with those items remaining on call until later in the hearing. SB 992 was pulled at the author’s request. The committee then heard SB 922, which would clarify that local governments may recover street maintenance and repair costs caused by public service operations, such as waste hauling, through rates, fees, or franchise agreements. Supporters included the League of California Cities, county groups, cities, waste haulers, and legal counsel who argued the bill restores a long-standing practice and reduces litigation risk after a recent court decision; the California Building Industry Association opposed unless amended, warning the bill could affect construction impact fees. The bill passed the committee 7-0 to the Senate floor.
The committee also heard SB 1078, which would allow Santa Cruz County voters to consider raising the county’s local tax cap to help fund health care, food assistance, and other safety-net services in response to federal cuts. The County of Santa Cruz and the Central California Alliance for Health supported the measure, emphasizing Medi-Cal enrollment, CalFresh needs, and potential impacts on hospitals and clinics. Senator Choi raised concerns that the bill effectively authorizes a tax increase and questioned the fairness of county-by-county exceptions, while other members supported giving local voters the choice. The bill passed 5-2 and was sent to the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee.
After those actions, the committee returned to and approved the consent calendar items 7-0. The meeting concluded with thanks to the public and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Local Government
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- What was the impetus for the sin tax reduction? Usually Rep.
- For the pari-mutuel reductions, those are large Rep.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- whether an investment is worth it today because of its long-term economic benefit, as well as any reductions
- whether an investment is worth it today because of its long-term economic benefit, as well as any reductions
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from January 20, 2026. It then heard and introduced RS 32949, a proposal from Rep. Bruce Skaug to add rats—specifically Norway rats and roof rats—to the statutory list of pests. Skaug said the change would not alter authority or substance, but would help address rat infestations in parts of Boise and Ada County. The motion to introduce passed without opposition.
Next, the committee considered RS 32963C1 from Rep. Bruce, which would expand public comment opportunities at public meetings for governing bodies, excluding the legislature. Members raised questions about whether the language was broad enough and whether it could affect party central committees or private ballot processes; legislative counsel and another member noted that precinct committeemen are not governing bodies under Idaho law and would not be affected. Bruce said the bill was prompted by a constituent concern from eastern Idaho about being unable to speak openly at a governing body meeting. The committee voted to introduce the RS, with some members noting they would want clearer language and more information at a future hearing.
The committee then received an informational presentation from JFAC Co-Chair Rep. Josh Tanner on budget and fiscal-note issues. Tanner emphasized that fiscal notes should be as accurate as possible, warned that cost increases in legislation can create future budget pressure, and urged members to consider offsetting savings measures. He discussed the state’s tight budget environment, revenue volatility, statutory spending drivers, and major cost areas such as education, corrections, and health and welfare. In response to questions, he explained that legislation affecting criminal penalties can increase corrections costs, described recidivism and reentry programs, and noted that local governments receive some state funds through sales tax distributions and inmate-related payments. No further action was taken on the budget presentation, and the chair said the committee would likely have a short meeting the following Wednesday.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So for the tax finance committee, the target that they received was a reduction of $40 million in the
- And then in the tails, the reduction was also a $40 million amount from the February forecast base.
Bills:
HF2437
Keywords:
tax credits, tax increments, housing development, local government, economic aid, 1183, house
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This change would result in minor reductions in fee revenue that would likely be offset by an associated
- reduction in workload for the Division of Safety of Dams.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 9, 2025, with a large regular-order agenda and a consent calendar. The committee first approved a set of unanimous consent bills, then heard and acted on several measures, generally with authors describing them as having minor or absorbable fiscal effects. Bills discussed included AB 439 on Coastal Act streamlining, AB 322 on school-based health and mental health reimbursement participation, AB 679 on state park land acquisition exemptions, AB 482 updating the California Table Grape Commission law, AB 681 increasing the Dream Loan Program cap, AB 40 clarifying emergency services include reproductive health care, AB 454 making the California Migratory Bird Protection Act permanent, AB 572 creating protections for families of people killed or seriously injured by peace officers, and AB 639 narrowing the definition of dams to avoid extra regulation for certain water operators.
Testimony was largely in support of the bills. Supporters included representatives from the University of California, the California Table Grape Commission, Audubon California, Sempervirens Fund, emergency physicians, health equity groups, water districts, and several impacted family members and advocacy organizations on AB 572. AB 572 drew especially emotional testimony from family members describing police-involved deaths and the need for transparency and protection from coercive questioning. No organized opposition was raised on most of the bills heard in committee, though AB 439 drew no-votes from some Republicans, and AB 572 and other measures were framed as low-cost or cost-neutral.
The committee reported the bills out on roll calls after motions and seconds, with several measures passing on B-roll calls and AB 482 passing on an A-roll call. After the hearing on presented bills, the committee also approved the suspense calendar and accepted brief public comment on bills not heard that day, including opposition to AB 339 and support for AB 335. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- That's resulted in an 8% retail price reduction. Mr.
- </c><00:45:27.280><c> Hunt,</c><00:45:27.760><c> I</c> 8% retail price reduction. Mr.
- Hunt, I 8% retail price reduction. Mr.
- Um, Whip Roberts, in one of your slides, you talked about overdose reduction deaths.
- more rapid reduction in their overdose<01:36:16.239><c> deaths.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:20:43.600><c> He</c><01:20:43.840><c> says</c> 6.8% reduction in adult poverty.
- He says 6.8% reduction in adult poverty.
- </c><01:23:58.480><c> in</c> potentially a $4 million reduction in potentially a $4 million reduction
- So, um, there's a lot of bills going around, so there's no reduction in funding.
- </c><01:27:26.960><c> in</c> there was going to be a reduction in there was going to be a reduction in
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC-CPN Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , whether intended or not, in reduction, whether intended or not, in providers,<01:32:48.040><c> in</
- </c><01:35:55.720><c> And</c><01:35:55.840><c> so,</c><01:35:55.960><c> but</c> reduction in force.
- And so, but reduction in force. Okay?
- </c><02:15:56.800><c> in</c> It will not be through reductions in It will not be through reductions in
- There is nothing in a reduction in force that is built into our performance for value creation.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- At the very beginning, they were already seeing some reductions in novice and increases in the rate of
- </c><01:36:51.119><c> of</c><01:36:51.360><c> the</c> they saw a greater reduction of the they saw a
- greater reduction of the number<01:36:51.760><c> of</c><01:36:52.000><c> students</c><01:36:52.960><c
- </c> we were already seeing some reductions we were already seeing some reductions in<01:37:36.719><c
- </c> we're we're seeing a greater reduction we're we're seeing a greater reduction in<01:37:47.760><c
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call – 0:00:00
Workforce Pell Grant Update – 0:03:30
Extension Office Update – 0:33:25
Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies – 1:07:08
Early Literacy Outcomes – 1:32:20
Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations – 1:58:30
Adjournment 2:13:13, 958, all
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 25th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We've seen reductions in suicide. We have seen reductions in 911 calls.
- We've seen reductions in our mental health rate. We've seen reductions in our suicide rate.
- We've already seen reductions in ER visits. We've already seen reductions in inpatient care.
- So it's consolidating three exemptions into one while removing any reduction exemptions.
- and a 65% decrease... ...use reduction and a 65% decrease in depletion.
Bills:
SB1778, SB1570, SB134, SB1966, SB1636, SB1725, SB1726, SB259, SB504, SB592, SB2030, SB1572, SB843, SB1242, SB1255, SB1262, SB1264, SB1286, SB1581, SB1290, SB1316, SB1319, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1400, SB1427, SB1436, SB1461, SB1496, SB1509, SB1534, SB1553, SB904, SB1592, SB1645, SB1684, SB1767, SB1772, SB1813, SB1894, SB1928, SB1946, SB1980, SB2040, SB2060, SB2061
Keywords:
reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, child welfare, child safety, administrative transition, Department of Child Safety and Well-being, Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, juvenile justice, foster care, retirement, public employees, reemployment, benefit adjustment, Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, memorial highways, bridge designations
Summary:
The Senate first handled several gallery introductions recognizing visiting groups, including Muskogee Day, domestic violence advocates, Wagner High School leadership students, the Bixby Chamber and football team, and the Heartland Home Educators co-op. The chamber also adopted a motion to suspend debate rules for the remainder of the day so third-reading bills could be debated under shortened time limits.
Senate Bill 134, which shortens the waiting period for Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System retirees to return to public employment from one year to six months, drew questions about “double dipping,” actuarial impact, and workforce shortages. The author said the bill was requested by the Association of County Commissioners to help counties retain experienced workers, noted an actuarial estimate that the system would drop from 107% to 105% funded, and explained there were no special safeguards beyond existing limits. The bill advanced and then passed 47-0.
Senate Bill 196, a measure naming multiple bridges, highways, and interchanges for veterans, law enforcement officers, and other honorees, was presented as a personal bill by the author, including a bridge named for his grandfather. After brief questions, it advanced and passed 47-0. Senate Bill 1636, which allows immediate family members or similar individuals to request OSBI review of cold homicide cases after a local law enforcement case-file review, also advanced after questions about eligibility, timing, and workload; supporters said it would give families a path to seek answers in long-unsolved cases. It passed 47-0.
The chamber then considered Senate Bill 1725, which addresses expressive activity on higher-education campuses by allowing content-neutral security fees, limiting discipline to narrowly defined harassment, and requiring free speech training for first-year students. Debate centered on campus free speech, university accountability, and whether the bill would add costs or sufficient enforcement; it passed 40-17 and was advanced as an emergency measure. Senate Bill 1726, a companion bill requiring training for graduate assistants who teach, emphasizing classroom management, academic integrity, and viewpoint neutrality, passed 41-7 and was also advanced as an emergency measure. Finally, Senate Bill 259, a long-debated water bill requiring metering or approved measuring devices for groundwater use, drew extensive discussion over costs, property rights, regional differences, and regulation of irrigators; the bill was advanced to final passage after a 34-8 vote, with debate continuing at the end of the transcript.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/08/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- If it's just a reduction very quickly.
- I really think it is, at base, pro-consumer and pro-reduction of cost.
- I really think it is, at base, pro-consumer and pro-reduction of cost.
- I really think it is, at base, pro-consumer and pro-reduction of cost.
- I really think it is, at base, pro-consumer and pro-reduction of cost.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- It lasts for 10 years, so every two years there's a 20% reduction.
- It lasts for 10 years, so every two years there's a 20% reduction.
- a 20% reduction so it's going<00:50:38.960><c> to</c><00:50:39.119><c> last</c><00:50:40.040><c> uh<
- </c> going to last uh uh the first reduction going to last uh uh the first reduction is<00:50:41.400>
- It can be used for some class size reduction as well, but the majority of it is instructional support
Summary:
The Department of Education’s Bureau of School Finance provided an adequacy-funding training for Division II, led by Mark Mello. He walked the committee through the adequacy formula using Albany, Allenstown, and Alton as examples, explaining average daily membership, base adequacy aid, and differential aid for free/reduced-price meals, special education, and English language learners. He also noted a recent change requiring home-education differential aid and emphasized that these aid streams are generally unrestricted district funding rather than money tied to specific students or programs.
A major focus was the ongoing litigation over the adequacy base amount and the statewide education property tax, or SWEPT. Mello explained the historical basis of the current base amount, the 2008 legislative report that set the original methodology, and the later court ruling that the adequacy amount should be $7,356, which is now before the Supreme Court. He also described how SWEPT currently raises a fixed statewide amount of $363 million and how that revenue is used to offset the state’s adequacy obligation. For the example towns, Albany and Allenstown receive state adequacy grants because their SWEPT revenue is below their calculated adequacy cost, while Alton is an excess SWEPT community because its local SWEPT revenue exceeds the cost of adequate education.
The discussion then turned to the pending “excess SWEPT” issue in the Supreme Court and what would happen if excess collections had to be remitted to the state. Mello said the Department is preparing a hypothetical walkthrough and explained that, if the court upholds the Superior Court ruling, DRA would likely be directed to collect excess SWEPT. Members raised concerns about whether SWEPT must be used for educational purposes and about the cash-flow burden on towns if money had to move from municipalities to the state and then back to districts. Mello and members discussed possible administrative workarounds, such as credits against other state aid distributions, and noted that the committee would continue reviewing the mechanics if the court decision comes down during budget work.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would lead to a significant reduction in food benefits for families.
- This bill would lead to a significant reduction in food benefits for families.
- This bill would lead to a significant reduction in food benefits for families.
- changes are rollbacks to critical clean energy taxes and credits that were part of the Inflation Reduction
- </c> slashes funding for pollution reduction slashes funding for pollution reduction and<02:53:02.399