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MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 24 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that would request that to be played. that would request that to be played.
- And so those changes have affected our state budget in two ways.
- Uh Medicaid's requested $35 big one.
- </c> of 60 million on top of their uh budget of 60 million on top of their uh budget that<00:33:23.279
- </c> that's certainly um I I would request that's certainly um I I would request and<00:41:42.480><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/21/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- > remove</c><00:05:11.600><c> the</c> Admin also requests to remove the Admin also requests to remove
- I think Minnesota Management and Budget.
- ><c> reporting</c> requests that investigative reporting requests that investigative reporting and<00
- I'm Brita Retan, deputy commissioner at Minnesota Management and Budget.
- </c><00:50:51.760><c> So,</c> Minnesota Management and Budget. So, Minnesota Management and Budget.
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- But it's $10 million they requested.
- You know, we put $60 million in last year in our budget, and I'd actually requested, because I thought
- </c><00:02:31.480><c> and</c> last year um in our in our budget and last year um in our in our budget
- and um um um I'd<00:02:34.080><c> actually</c><00:02:34.560><c> requested</c><00:02:35.200><c> cuz</
- c><00:02:35.320><c> I</c><00:02:35.360><c> thought</c><00:02:35.560><c> it</c> I'd actually requested
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the current code, they can only capture 1% of the foregone balance into their budget.
- At his request, I'm going to hold that and likely put that on an agenda for Monday.
- Yeah, I think that I'm covered with the unanimous consent request unless somebody objects.
- Yeah, I think that I'm covered with the unanimous consent request unless somebody objects.
- So hearing not, covered with the unanimous consent request unless somebody objects.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 6, 2026, and first approved the minutes from its March 2 and March 3 meetings. The committee then heard RS 33625 from Speaker Moyle, who said it was intended to address property tax issues in fast-growing areas by allowing taxing districts to use the prior year’s mill levy rate, raising the cap from 8% to 15% for cities under 30,000 and related EMS/fire districts, ending future foregone balances while allowing a larger current capture of existing foregone, and giving voters a way to use the initiative process to lower city or county budgets. After brief questions about the population threshold, the committee voted to introduce the RS.
The committee next took up RS 3357, which Representative Monks presented on behalf of Representative Manwaring. Monks said the proposal concerns how the homeowners exemption is calculated when property sales occur, and would remove the current proration requirement because counties and assessors have found it difficult and inconsistent to administer. He said counties and assessors had been consulted and preferred this version. The committee voted to introduce RS 3357 as well.
RS 3357 had initially been held because the sponsor was unavailable, but the committee agreed to proceed with Monks presenting it. Members also clarified that RS 33625 was public once introduced. The chair announced there would be no committee meeting on Monday and adjourned the meeting.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Supplemental budget number two affects the previously estimated funds available for budget operations
- The supplemental budget will be referred to the Budget and Tax Committee and for the conference committee
- Supplemental budget number 30th, 2027.
- c><00:03:56.120><c> to</c><00:03:56.280><c> the</c><00:03:56.360><c> Budget</c> budget will be referred
- to the Budget budget will be referred to the Budget and<00:03:56.680><c> Tax</c><00:03:56.920><c> Committee
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- forecast released by MMB state budget forecast released by MMB also<00:08:03.800><c> highlights</c><
- </c> is so Broad and the rules for requesting is so Broad and the rules for requesting notice<00:10:41.399
- As we shared in 2023, in 2024, and will continue to again this year, our members continue to request
- As we shared in 2023, in 2024, and will continue to again this year, our members continue to request
- </c><00:26:35.760><c> constraints</c> they face potential budget constraints they face potential budget
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of them were included in the budget.
- Many of them were included in the budget.
- Uh the state budget to legislate on.
- </c> their budget uh in the previous cycle. their budget uh in the previous cycle.
- </c><02:36:06.560><c> So</c> used in the state budget. So used in the state budget.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of House bills that had been moved during the budget process and, in many cases, were already addressed in the state budget. The chair explained that bills covered by the budget would generally be reported inexpedient to legislate, while some others would be placed on the consent calendar or handled separately. Early votes were largely unanimous, including House Bill 54, which would allow alternate treatment centers to operate for profit; the committee voted 25-0 ought to pass and sent it to the consent calendar.
The committee then recommended inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation bill, because the funding had been replaced in House Bill 2 with $2.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Representative Rum opposed the ITL motion, arguing the projects would otherwise burden local property taxpayers and that the funding was important for housing and municipal infrastructure, but the motion passed 14-11. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also reported ITL 14-11 on the grounds that the budget already made significant reforms and separate action could create conflicting statutory language.
House Bill 164, creating funding for a local government records manager position in the Secretary of State’s office, received a unanimous amendment appropriating $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended, moving to the regular calendar. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew extended debate over whether restoring a state contribution to retirement system costs would reduce local property taxes; supporters framed it as tax relief for municipalities and school districts, while opponents said the effect would be minimal or offset by other retirement-system changes. The committee ultimately voted 14-11 ITL, with a minority report requested. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was amended and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended. House Bill 216, which would remove a workers’ compensation-related service-credit limit for certain disability retirement cases, was voted ITL 25-0 after the sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain. Finally, House Bill 219, which would redirect renewable portfolio standard funds and was amended to delay its effective date to July 1, 2027, advanced after debate over electricity costs and renewable energy policy; the committee adopted the amendment unanimously and then voted on the bill as amended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Education Committee Jun 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 402, along with the accompanying budget requests needed for implementation, would significantly increase
- AB402, along with the accompanying budget requests needed for implementation, would significantly increase
- We respectfully request you oppose AB 1204. Thank you. Good morning, Chair and members.
- In Pleasanton Unified, we are now going through our third consecutive year of budget reductions.
- And as Senator noted, we are both the budget sub-chairs on this issue in both our houses, too.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 402, which would increase Cal Grant award amounts for students attending private nonprofit colleges and extend transfer entitlement eligibility to those institutions. The author and supporters argued the bill would improve affordability and access for low- and middle-income, working, military, and transfer students, while some senators emphasized the need to pair any increase with broader Cal Grant reform and funding. The bill drew support from private nonprofit universities, community college districts, and student advocates, and no opposition was presented. It passed on a due pass motion to Senate Appropriations and was placed on call.
The committee then took up AB 2067, a sunset extension for the competitive lease-lease-back process for TK-12 school construction through July 1, 2032. Supporters from school facilities groups, school districts, and contractors said the method provides flexibility, early contractor involvement, cost control, and legal certainty for school construction projects. Some senators questioned how often the method is used and raised concerns about the bill’s skilled-and-trained workforce provisions, with one senator opposing on the grounds that such requirements limit contractor participation. The bill passed on a due pass motion and was placed on call.
Next, AB 1204 proposed changes to the Local Control Funding Formula, including a lower concentration-grant threshold, regional cost adjustments, a minimum annual COLA, and other equity-focused revisions. Supporters said the bill would better reflect regional costs and student need, while opponents—especially several school district leaders—argued it would shift money away from the base grant, widen disparities, and create new fiscal cliffs. Committee members raised concerns about the scale of the rewrite, the lack of a broader funding strategy, and the proposed 4% COLA guarantee, though the author said the bill was intended as a phased update to improve equity. The bill was supported by the chair and several members, then passed on a due pass motion to Appropriations and was placed on call.
Finally, the committee heard AB 1235, which would require a skilled-and-trained workforce process for CSU design-build projects. Supporters said it would align CSU with other segments and promote quality training, while opposition from contractor groups argued it would add liability, reduce competition, and increase costs without evidence of better outcomes. Senators again focused on the effect of skilled-and-trained requirements on contractor participation, with one member stating opposition to limiting who can work in California and another noting the bill’s broader policy implications. The transcript ends during committee discussion of AB 1235, without a recorded final vote.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Capitol Commission May 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, so right now we received some preliminary budget information.
- So right now we're waiting this week to see what the budget does.
- So right now we're waiting this week to see what the budget does.
- to done, so we're not waiting another 30 days after the budget is approved.
- We are just The RFQ, the request for qualifications, prepared.
Summary:
The commission received updates on several Capitol accessibility and capital planning projects. The ADA chairlift study was reported complete, with the consultant recommending replacement of the lifts in the legislative library, House chamber, and Senate chamber because of compliance and functional issues. Staff said preliminary replacement costs are about $400,000, with design expected to take a few months and construction another month or two, and that a new project will be set up for full design and construction. A separate fall protection project is in preliminary design to provide safe access for maintenance work around the restored stained-glass laylight and roof ladders.
Members also discussed the updated capital master plan and the timing of an owner’s representative contract. The commission had previously approved moving forward subject to appropriations, and staff said the RFQ is prepared but cannot be released until budget funds are available. Several members emphasized the need to move quickly once the FY26 budget is approved to avoid delays and added costs.
The Governor’s Council on Disability digital wayfinding project was also reviewed. Staff said the project is focused on technical architecture, content creation, and governance, and that the commission’s role at this stage is mainly to approve signage rather than provide funding. Members asked about long-term software and upkeep costs, and staff said those responsibilities are still being worked out, including who will update content for House and Senate areas. Members also stressed the importance of involving House and Senate leadership and administrative staff so the signs and system are reviewed before implementation. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, which passed.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not a tax bill, it is a budget bill. It prevents budget shortfalls.
- This is a budget bill.
- I respectfully request passage. Thank you.
- I respectfully request passage. Members, any questions?
- I respectfully request passage. All right.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2170 authorizes ecosystem service projects on DNR lands and is DNR request legislation.
- I am bringing this agency request legislation back before you all.
- Adding the four members to the WDFW Commission is a complicated request to this caucus.
- It makes it pretty hard to make a county budget work.
- We are elected officials that set budgets in our county.
Keywords:
natural climate solutions, ecosystem services, revenue generation, economic opportunities, environmental policy, water rights, adjudication, Columbia River, environmental impact, natural resources, tribal members, fish and wildlife, commission, indigenous rights, state regulation, 904, all
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-13-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of the Department of Corrections budget of the Department of Corrections budget it<00:09:39.720>
- by</c> we're not damaging the state budget by we're not damaging the state budget by treating<00:19:
- Chairman, I have a note from budget staff. It is not on the official document.
- </c> taken out until we do open up a budget taken out until we do open up a budget that's<00:42:50.880
- And this was a request from Secretary Harvey when he was here.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:04
SB 02: 00:01:37
Discussion in Opposition to SB 02: 00:09:49
SB 84: 00:22:19
SB 111: 00:30:35, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first considered Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Senator Mike Wilson, which would prohibit incarcerated people from receiving cross-sex hormones or gender-affirming surgeries, while allowing a tapering period if stopping an existing treatment would cause physical harm. Wilson said the bill was needed to prevent the Department of Corrections from providing such care by memo or policy rather than statute, and he argued the care was elective and not medically necessary. Senators Thomas, Neal, Nemes, Styers, and others questioned whether any gender-affirming surgeries had actually occurred in Kentucky, whether the hormone treatments were physician-prescribed, and whether the bill would override medical judgment; Wilson said the department reported no surgeries, that 67 incarcerated people were receiving cross-sex hormone therapy, and that he would only support treatment if it fit the bill’s narrow medical-harm exception.
Public testimony on SB 2 was strongly opposed. Chris Hartman of the Fairness Campaign said the bill would deny medically necessary care, violate the Eighth Amendment, and target a very small and vulnerable incarcerated population. Dr. Jack Skilles testified that gender-affirming care is medically necessary and supported by major medical organizations, warning that denying it could worsen mental health and lead to suicidality. Hannah Callahan, a transgender woman, described being denied hormone therapy while incarcerated and said the interruption caused severe physical and mental harm, including suicidal thoughts. Emma Curtis, Lexington’s Fourth District councilwoman, also urged a no vote, framing the issue as a matter of compassion and religious duty.
The committee then voted on SB 2. Senator Neal explained his no vote by saying he was not medically trained and deferred to doctors; Senator Nemes said he wanted clarification that the bill would not stop ongoing treatment; and Senator Styers argued the bill was a poor priority and noted there was no fiscal note and that only 67 people were affected. Senator Wheeler moved the bill, Senator Reed seconded, and the committee reported Senate Bill 2 favorably. Afterward, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 84, sponsored by Senator Steve Rawlings, which would limit judicial deference to state agency interpretations and require courts, not agencies, to interpret ambiguous laws, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 Loper Bright decision overturning Chevron deference.
AR
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Aguilar, the potential funding in the budget on a going-forward basis?
- CSU’s budget is something I’ve been talking about because I also chair this part of the budget, and at
- So if I can ask... ...budget trailer bill proposal from the governor.
- Well, so nothing is included in the governor's budget that has that.
- We are strongly supporting Assemblymember Berman’s no-cost budget request to make two targeted amendments
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> requested. Anyone object? requested. Anyone object?
- </c><01:04:45.960><c> and</c> projects, and by your request and projects, and by your request and request
- </c> from somewhere else in the budget. from somewhere else in the budget.
- </c><03:39:11.560><c> by</c><03:39:11.720><c> budget</c> I've refrained from a budget by budget I've
- </c> in your budget. in your budget.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're exclusively requesting for in addition to the code.
- .requesting for a larger coverage of analytes per patient.
- Are you testing more than is requested?
- “So actually the appropriation was put into the budget prior to this.
- “The $500,000 was placed in the budget to do the work of the committee.
Summary:
The House Health and Human Services Committee first heard House Bill 256, which would require school cardiac emergency response plans to address sudden cardiac arrest at school athletic activities and ensure AEDs are clearly marked and accessible at those events. The sponsor and an American Heart Association representative said the bill builds on last year’s law and is meant to improve implementation, not add new equipment costs. Members asked about funding, were told the AEDs are already in place, and the bill received a due pass with no opposition.
The committee then took up House Bill 278 on Medicaid reimbursement for toxicology testing in substance use disorder treatment. The sponsor and Southwest Labs argued that current payer policies limit providers’ clinical judgment, that a new flat-rate code for unlimited analytes would improve care, keep Medicaid dollars in New Mexico, and support local laboratories. Several members raised concerns about whether the bill effectively rewrites bundled G-codes, whether it mainly benefits one company, how it affects MCO contracts, GRT/tax issues, and whether the fiscal estimates were realistic. After extensive questioning and conflicting views, a due-pass motion was made but the vote ended in a tie, so the bill did not advance.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 287 to create a permanent, full-time Health and Human Services Committee with a director and expanded membership, similar to other permanent legislative committees. Supporters from advocacy and policy groups said health care is too large and complex to be handled by a part-time interim committee and that year-round staffing would improve oversight and policymaking. Members discussed committee composition, staffing, subpoena power, and the proposed appropriation, and the sponsor said the bill is a starting point that could be refined later. The committee approved HB 287 on a do-pass motion and then adjourned until Monday morning.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 9th, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- The only question that I have is, I think there were requests...
- So my sense is that we're getting close to the end on this budget.
- No, this is a study to tack on to the budget. Oh, it's attached? Yeah.
- So I am not aware it was not in the governor's budget.
- But it would take the money out of our budget and put it in here.
Bills:
SB2399
Keywords:
mental health, psychiatric treatment, reimbursement, medical assistance, legislative report, 908, all
Summary:
The committee reconvened and first reconsidered House Bill 1612, the aerospace medical and mental health support center bill. Senator Cleary offered an amendment to reduce the general fund appropriation from $500,000 to $250,000 and require the university or project sponsors to find the remaining funding from other sources. The amendment passed, and the bill was then recommended do pass as amended, with members citing concerns about university funding, but others supporting the project as a one-time seed investment. The committee also discussed a possible future FMAP increase beginning October 1, 2026, which could reduce general fund costs by roughly $9 million, though members noted the figures were still preliminary and could be addressed later if needed.
The committee then returned to Human Services budget items, including early childhood and child care funding, a community cultural center grant, and several other adjustments. Members discussed reducing the “best in class” amount, changes to child care grants and quality/infrastructure funding, and clarifying that prior child care assistance appropriations were in fact being spent. They also agreed to reduce the 1915(i) Medicaid waiver line by $2 million, with the understanding that the entitlement would still be funded as needed. The committee also considered taking guardianship funding out of House Bill 1012 because a separate bill, Senate Bill 2029, would move that funding elsewhere; members agreed that removing it from the budget could help the overall bill and could be restored if the separate bill failed.
Several study amendments were discussed. Senator Cleary proposed adding a maternal health study related to prenatal services, doulas, midwives, and Medicaid, and members expressed support. The committee also discussed a software/case-management study proposal, but the department said it had not requested it and would not support it as presented, so members leaned against advancing it unless the department first evaluated it. Another amendment would authorize the department to work with the city of Grafton on a long-term plan for the LSTC campus and require a report back to the legislature; members supported that as legislative intent. The committee also agreed to remove a truancy study section for later conference discussion, and it reviewed other possible study ideas, including assistive technology, before adjourning to await updated long sheets and bill text.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy One - Friday, May 15 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , we spend less than $70 million on a $93 billion budget.
- Let’s see what the budget looks like.
- Speaker, we're already budgeting for it.
- We've been budgeting for this program for many, many years.
- I think it would help their budget, gentlemen. How so?
Summary:
The House recognized its drafters and research staff, then moved through committee reports and several conference committee reports and final passage motions. Senate Joint Resolution 87 was adopted and finally passed after debate over a provision affecting the City of St. Louis sheriff; supporters said the final version restored the original format with a minor wording change, while opponents argued it removed local voter control. The resolution passed 95-46 on both the conference report and final passage votes.
Members then adopted and finally passed Senate Bill 973, a measure combining a wholesaler provision and a land bank/real estate transparency provision, with supporters describing it as consumer protection and cleanup language. Senate Bill 1421, a public safety package, was also advanced after a motion to exceed the conference differences; debate focused on clean slate provisions, masked intimidation penalties, prosecuting attorney salaries, fentanyl language, good time credit, Brianna’s Law, and a St. Louis liability provision. The conference report passed 116-18, final passage 110-25, and the emergency clause for the drone-related portion passed 136-5.
The House also adopted and finally passed Senate Bills 835 and 1111, a broad package including insurance claim assignment protections, court automation updates, treatment court administration, a circuit judgeship codification, a St. Louis civil case surcharge, and anti-SLAPP protections. Senate Bill 1408, which authorizes MoDOT and the Highway Commission to consider raising rural interstate speed limits from 70 to 75 mph, was receded to the Senate version and finally passed 93-46. Senate Bill 913, extending multiple agricultural tax credits through 2033 and adding a short-line railroad credit, drew extensive debate over tax credits, budget priorities, and return on investment before the previous question was ordered and the bill passed 107-30.
Finally, Senate Bill 1553 was passed, creating incentives and a grant program tied to critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers; supporters framed it as a jobs and national security measure, while one member raised concerns about local revenue impacts before clarifying the bill’s scope. The House then received Senate messages indicating the Senate had passed a House bill, and the session continued.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Vice Chair, any request to speak? Mr. Chair, we have Sharonda Turner. Oh, she's here. Shironda.
- Any additional requests to speak? Mr. Chair, we have Joseph Palomino. Mr. Palomino, I just... Mr.
- Vice Chair, are there any requests to speak? I'm assuming he's not here, but Glenn Sellers? No?
- Vice Chair, are there additional requests to speak? We have Geraldine Miranda.
- Vice Chair, additional requests to speak? We have Gretchen Jacobs. Ms. Jacobs, hi.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Jan 20th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have some questions regarding project site, increase in requested beds, and those changes.
- And so the non-refundable deposit that applicants have to submit is based on the overall budget.
- The LOI says that the budget is going to be $1 million, and then the... budget.
- the budget is going to be $100 million.
- Is there been any litigation on that capital— Additional requests. Go ahead, Senator Coleman.