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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And Carl talked about the budget; much of that money is occupied in that area, right?
- So that plays right into that staff salary request.
- Yes, in our unified budget, we have the request for the staff salaries.
- Is the respondent always represented by counsel, or does it need to be requested?
- In addition, the client shall have the right to a trial by a six-person jury if requested.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 12th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Through litigation, we learned that it was requested that this child be placed with the board member
- increase requested from the Legislature to implement the program.
- Budget impact.
- request from the Legislature.
- That is way outside of my budget.’ That is an example.” “That is way outside of my budget.
Keywords:
child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimers, dementia, related dementias, brain health, early detection, caregiver support, elderly affairs, Department of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health, public health outreach, memory loss
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first heard SB 624, which would codify DCF’s current practice of allowing batterers intervention programs to offer supplemental faith-based activities so long as participation is voluntary. The bill drew support from faith-based and family organizations, which argued it would restore access to effective rehabilitation options and remove discriminatory barriers. SB 624 was reported favorably after a roll call vote.
The committee then heard SB 42, which would require child protective investigators and child protection teams to rely on qualified medical professionals when a child has a documented pre-existing diagnosis or when a parent requests an exam, and would require clearer notice to parents and custodians at the start of an investigation. Testimony overwhelmingly came from parents, advocates, and disability rights representatives describing cases in which medically complex children were allegedly misdiagnosed as abuse victims and families were separated unnecessarily. Members expressed sympathy and support, and SB 42 was reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered CS/SB 578, creating an Alzheimer’s disease awareness initiative within the Department of Elder Affairs to promote early detection, brain health education, research updates, and clinical trial awareness, with outreach focused on older adults and at-risk populations. An amendment was adopted to place the campaign within the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative. A caregiver testified about the need for public education and early diagnosis, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee also took up SPB 7018, a committee bill on child welfare that would extend the definition of “visitor” for foster homes to reduce repeated background checks, make the Step Into Success foster youth workforce pilot permanent and statewide, and create a program through the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to catalog best practices among community-based care lead agencies. The bill was approved as a committee bill and reported favorably. Finally, the Department of Children and Families presented its 2025-26 final funding methodology and rates report for community-based care. Members questioned the proposed tiered model, including insurance costs, risk corridors, prevention funding, performance measures, and regional funding disparities. No vote was taken on the presentation, but members discussed the possible need for follow-up legislation and additional stakeholder input.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JLARC – Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee Apr 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- We received two studies in budget provisos that are due next year in 2027.
- This came in the operating budget.
- This came in the operating budget.
- round of public records requests.
- I think that ...yet another round of public records requests.
Summary:
At the April 8, 2026 JLARC meeting, members approved the January 7 minutes and recognized Marilyn Richter for more than 12 years of service to JLARC and the Citizens Commission. Staff then gave a legislative recap and work plan update, noting that JLARC staff presented to five committees during session, six bills or budget provisos implementing prior recommendations were enacted, and seven new study assignments were received. Members approved the updated 2025–2027 biennial work plan, including the new studies and the required 2027 lodging tax review.
The committee also heard a presentation on a new post-meeting member survey tied to JLARC performance measures. Members then considered the final report on ignition interlock device compliance and monitoring. Staff reported that many drivers required to install ignition interlock devices do not do so, with installation rates rising with income, and identified problems in the Department of Licensing’s financial assistance program and coordination with the State Patrol. Both agencies said they concurred with JLARC’s recommendations to clarify responsibilities, formalize coordination, and develop a plan to increase installation rates. The committee approved the final report.
Next, JLARC reviewed the final report on drug takeback fee setting and expenditures. Staff concluded that the Department of Health’s fee design limits full cost recovery and that the agency should publicly report oversight costs and activities; the legislature should revise the fee structure to better align with best practices. Members discussed whether the program should remain at DOH or be housed elsewhere, and adopted committee comments emphasizing transparency and future sunset review work before approving the final report. Finally, staff presented the scope and objectives for the Clean Buildings Performance Standard study, focusing on state-owned Tier 1 buildings and K-12 facilities in the first compliance cohort, with questions centered on compliance costs, energy savings, funding sources, fines, and possible workforce or budget impacts. The meeting ended with administrative announcements about upcoming meetings and adjournment.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> are in the proposed budget. are in the proposed budget.
- </c> Um but yet in your task force request Um but yet in your task force request number<01:23:50.280>
- </c> and we request your support. and we request your support.
- </c> and it is not part of the FY27 budget and it is not part of the FY27 budget passed<02:24:04.880>
- ANR's budget each year.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 105 Apr 29th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- rare</c><00:44:06.720><c> personal</c> request a moment of rare personal request a moment of rare personal
- </c> technical amendment that was requested technical amendment that was requested by<01:52:12.400><c
- </c><02:19:48.080><c> uh</c> budget on the backs of our students. uh budget on the backs of our students
- Thank you. requests or and then we did in the requests or and then we did in the amendment<02:55:10.080
- >> A division has been requested >> A division has been requested >> respectfully.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study May 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So, that's sort of our traditional um budget that we're used to seeing every year.
- Chair, maybe that's a good time for budget questions.
- Um, I just have a request.
- budget.
- Uh, and all of those things culminating in budget and policy proposals.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/18/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> fireworks committee and at the request fireworks committee and at the request of<00:23:17.120><c
- </c> Corrections um at their request. Corrections um at their request.
- </c> it is a request of the JCEC. it is a request of the JCEC.
- ><c> it</c><01:08:40.239><c> doesn't</c> outside of a budget year, but it doesn't outside of a budget
- incorporated in the budget. Uh, but of incorporated in the budget.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- You've answered my budget-specific questions.
- However, in your budget, there's no adjustment in your budget to address that $525,000.
- Because what I would say again is this session, the department requested budget for a system.
- . of it is, as it relates to the cars already in the budget, they already asked for cars in the budget
- that has already been placed in the budget.
Keywords:
registrar of voters, parish registrar, chief deputy registrar, confidential assistant, election administration, elections, salary schedule, compensation, merit evaluation, population-based pay, census-based pay, Department of State, Secretary of State, State Board of Election Supervisors, redistricting, senate districts, Senate District 33, Senate District 34, Senate District 35, precincts
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State SNAP program established 3/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- First, I would like to request a roll call. Roll call being requested, there will be a roll call.
- We have to realize that we are in a tight budget situation.
- We have to realize that we are in a tight budget situation.
- We have to realize that we are in a tight budget situation.
- </c><00:09:43.000><c> Um</c> a fiscal note has been requested. Um a fiscal note has been requested.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- requesting</c><00:03:19.280><c> at</c><00:03:19.519><c> this</c> are request we are requesting at this
- It comes out of our budget.
- Um, the current projected budget is $3.2 billion. Do you have any updated projected budget?
- Um, the current projected budget is $3.2 billion. Do you have any updated projected budget?
- </c> budgets. There is that much fraud. budgets. There is that much fraud.
Keywords:
transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 27th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators, as you're aware, in June, the governor vetoed a third of the legislative budget.
- In June, the governor vetoed a third of the legislative budget.
- The budget was a House bill, and as such, the House will be sending us the veto override message.
- The Governor's objections to the contrary notwithstanding, and request the concurrence of the Senate.
- Jeff Takus, Clerk. ...contrary notwithstanding, and request the concurrence of the Senate.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer focused on Holocaust remembrance and a warning against antisemitism, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the joint proclamation calling the session. The proclamation said the special session was convened to consider immigration-related legislation and appropriations to support coordination with federal immigration enforcement, including a chief immigration officer, restrictions on benefits for undocumented immigrants, voting-related offenses, penalties for removed aliens who re-enter, bail and detention considerations, ID requirements, and support for local law enforcement. Senate Bill 2B on immigration was filed and placed on the special order calendar for the next day, with an amendment deadline set after the Appropriations Committee meeting.
The Senate then took up veto overrides on House Bill 5001 from the 2024 regular session, which is the General Appropriations Act. Members discussed the governor’s vetoes of legislative support and transparency-related funding, including IT systems, research, oversight, and Florida Channel services. Senator Pizzo objected to waiving Rules on one item and argued the chamber should also address broader cuts, including arts funding, while the Rules Chair said the items under consideration were limited to support services and that broader funding concerns could be addressed separately. The Senate voted to override line item 2802, funding legislative support services, by 35 yeas and 1 name, and line item 2803, also for legislative support services, by 36 yeas and 1 nay, both passing by the required two-thirds vote. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a pilot program, and it's just a budget bill, so I'll have to somehow find space in the budget
- As with all budget bills, this is not going to go to a third read. whichever can get into the budget.
- a fun budget year.
- a fun budget year.
- this budget year, and I vote no.
Keywords:
trauma, public safety, counseling, mental health, employee benefits, law enforcement, stress management, suicide prevention, workforce readiness, disciplinary action, appeals, termination, superior court, investigative process, reinstatement, immigration, data sharing, federal government, undocumented immigrants, visa overstays
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Jun 9th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- Recently, um, Hobbs Hazard got awarded their construction funding request.
- approve a budget, um, to, to cover additional costs if that's necessary.
- So that would be one request I would have Mr. Chairman. Thank you. Great, thank you.
- Take a note of our three requests.
- All right, so, um, I made note of the 3 requests.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and Senate Environmental Quality Committee Aug 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So as long as DPR's budget depends on pesticide sales, as long as we refuse to account for true costs
- Yeah, so whenever we go to the communities and we share that much of the department's budget is tied
- Second, if farmers, not manufacturers, are going to pay to double the department's budget, they ought
- DPR's budget should never depend on continued pesticide sales, creating a perverse incentive.
- And so part of our grassroots effort was sending out PRA requests as well as FOIA requests in regard
Summary:
The joint hearing focused on whether California’s pesticide program is meeting its public health, environmental, and sustainable pest management goals. Opening remarks from the committee chairs emphasized the scale of pesticide use in California, the importance of AB 2113 and the sustainable pest management roadmap, and the need to review DPR’s oversight and enforcement relationship with county agricultural commissioners. Senator Blakespear also referenced community concerns in Ladera Ranch and said the California Department of Public Health was investigating possible environmental links to childhood cancer cases.
Panel One featured scientists and legal experts who argued that pesticide exposure is widespread, begins before birth, and can have long-term neurodevelopmental, respiratory, and other health effects, especially for farmworker and low-income communities. They said California has strong pesticide-use reporting, but lacks systematic biomonitoring and better links between exposure data and health outcomes. They also argued DPR and county commissioners should more consistently evaluate cumulative exposures and safer alternatives, and that pest control advisors need stronger training and less conflict of interest. Assembly Member Schultz echoed concerns that California should look at pesticide classes and mixtures rather than only individual chemicals.
Panel Two, representing frontline and environmental justice advocates, criticized DPR for allowing continued use of highly hazardous pesticides, for relying on pesticide sales revenue, and for failing to account for the full health, environmental, and social costs of pesticide use. Speakers said reevaluations and mitigations move too slowly, that DPR rarely addresses combined exposures, and that implementation of protections varies widely by county. They called for tiered mill fees, stronger timelines, more protective buffers, and clearer accountability between DPR and county agricultural commissioners. Panel Three, from regulated entities and agricultural groups, supported DPR’s scientific rigor but stressed the need for predictable registration timelines, more transparency, and better milestones as AB 2113’s deadlines approach. They also urged more investment in pest prevention, SPM support, and farmer access to safer tools. Panel Four, from county agricultural commissioners, described their role in local permitting, inspections, investigations, and enforcement, while saying county resources have not kept pace with expanding responsibilities and new mandates. No votes were taken.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- to put it into the budget because the budget<00:37:34.040><c> will</c><00:37:34.160><c> be</c><00:37
- A roll call has been requested. A roll call has been requested.
- Senator Carson: Yes. been requested Senator gray and seconded been requested Senator gray and seconded
- </c> roll call a roll call has been requested roll call a roll call has been requested by<01:20:55.920
- Okay, a roll call has been requested. A roll call has been requested and seconded.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Is this coming just out of education and schools, or is this coming just out of the budget?
- Well, that is a great question, considering we're experiencing a budget deficit, and I think our budget
- DSHS, which administers this program, is to request a waiver...
- A fiscal note was requested January 8 and has not yet been received. All right.
- , the governor's budget or in the DCYF budget, that calls out the group that's been working together
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jan 27th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- We're here requesting that we get a permanent opportunity to get to that point and stay at that point
- So, back in 2024, you came to the House and you requested this adjustment, right?
- We're reluctant to set an interest income number in our budget that is as high as what we have.
- And we do annually use about $2 million in stabilization to balance the budget.
- We have about 1,185 residents and an annual budget of roughly...
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 miscellaneous and late-file bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and policy measures. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would make permanent a temporary tax classification adjustment allowing the city to maintain a 50% minimum residential factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and legislators said the change is needed because the city’s commercial growth has triggered an old statutory formula that would otherwise push a larger share of the tax burden onto homeowners, especially seniors and fixed-income residents. They said the current temporary relief expires in fiscal 2027 and warned that, without permanent action, residential tax bills could rise sharply; committee members asked about the regional business impact, commercial taxpayers such as Alexandria Real Estate, and Watertown’s stabilization and free cash balances.
The committee also heard H. 4435, a Charlemont bill authorizing a tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials said the measure would help a small rural town with a large tourism and recreation economy cover increased police, fire, and EMS costs caused by visitors, while reducing pressure on local property taxpayers. A committee member questioned whether the proposal fit within existing tax law and whether it was more like a tax on entry than on services; town witnesses responded that it would apply to recreation-related services such as guides and lifts and was modeled on the meals and rooms tax.
Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, which would promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including electric school buses and trucks, by capping sales and excise taxes at the level of comparable diesel vehicles. Supporters said the bill would remove an unintended tax penalty, help school districts and transportation providers afford electrification, and remain revenue-neutral. Representative Gentile also testified in support of H. 4722 and H. 4755, a Sudbury bill to amend the town’s means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption so the local program can continue without requiring a new special act if it lapses. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after testimony and questions.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So I hope we, you know, have the money for that as we do the budget.
- I move the Senate refuse to concur in the House amendment Barcode 277705 and request the House rescind
- President, I move the Senate refuse to concur in the House Amendment Barcode 692-383 and request that
- ... ...Tom Cotton and Rick Scott have requested that Attorney General Pam Bondi investigate surrogacy
- President, I move the Senate refuse to concur in House Amendment Barcode 898007 and request the House
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored a retiring Senate staffer and a wounded veteran, then moved into returning House messages and special order bills. Several measures were taken up and either concurred in or sent back to the House, with multiple unanimous or near-unanimous votes on noncontroversial bills.
Among the bills addressed were SB 118 on recreational vehicle park assessments, SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, and HB 991 on election integrity. SB 118 and SB 572 were amended to reflect House changes and passed 38-0. HB 991 drew extensive debate over voter registration and identification requirements, with opponents arguing it would burden students, seniors, disabled voters, and others, while supporters said it would strengthen election security and streamline verification; it passed 27-12. The chamber also approved bills on historic cemeteries, chickee regulation, habitual traffic offender designation, military affairs, and a Department of Health package.
The Department of Health bill (SB 902/HB 733) was the subject of detailed amendment work, including changes to medical marijuana rules, NICU educational materials, Early Steps, dental loan repayment, and pediatric trauma center designation. The Senate adopted an amendment to the amendment and then passed the bill 37-0. Other measures included a funeral services bill, which the Senate refused to concur in because the House strike-all would redefine cremation to include composting, and a veterans-related bill that was temporarily postponed. The Senate also recessed briefly, then returned to continue the calendar and additional recognitions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The rationale for this is based upon the funding requests submitted by VCTs.
- or the Judiciary budget.
- or the Judiciary budget.
- as we're putting together our budget, if we're aware of whether that's up or not?
- Uh, we do need to ask the question and be mindful of that as we're putting together the budget.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- For these reasons, we request that you recommend the union's proposals on Article 25.
- For these reasons, we request that you recommend the union's proposals on Article 25.
- Right now, the Forest Service has only four helicopter pilots for seven budgeted positions.
- They have refused to discuss in a meaningful way any of our requests.
- That's why the governor, and also in his budget, proposed budget for the Highway Patrol, has put additional
Summary:
The Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining met for an informational public hearing on several state employee bargaining units at impasse. The Department of Management Services outlined negotiations for the FDLE special agents, security services/correctional officers, sworn law enforcement officers, Florida Highway Patrol troopers, and Florida State Fire Service units. Across the units, the state said most contract articles had been resolved, with remaining disputes centered mainly on wages, hours of work, grievance language, safety, grooming, travel, and other housekeeping items. The state repeatedly emphasized proposed 2% competitive pay increases plus specialty or special pay increases in some units, insurance held harmless with no added employee cost, and its desire to keep current scheduling practices and remove outdated grievance language referencing the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. No votes were taken.
Representatives for the Florida State Fire Service Association argued that firefighters are being asked to perform work far outside their job descriptions, including major construction, and said the state’s work-schedule and on-call practices unfairly avoid overtime and underpay firefighters. They also sought higher on-call compensation, a stronger wage plan with incentives and certification-based increases, restoration of a pay differential for firefighter-EMTs, and added PPE, decontamination, and cancer-prevention protections. The PBA’s Florida Highway Patrol unit said troopers need a larger career development plan, veteran stipends, updated grooming/tattoo rules, safer and newer vehicles, and better pay to address turnover. The PBA’s law enforcement unit focused on vehicle safety, performance evaluation language to prevent case-presentation quotas, and a $7,000 across-the-board raise, while disputing whether certain articles were timely opened. The security services unit said correctional officers, probation officers, and ISS officers need an $8-per-hour starting pay increase, retention bonuses, special pay for death row and close-management assignments, and overtime pay for lieutenants and captains who currently receive comp time and sometimes work beyond their limits. The committee heard the presentations, asked a brief question about correctional officers’ overtime, accepted written materials from the FOP special agent unit, and adjourned without action.