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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You will be appalled, but I'll be glad to take you on a ride on Buffalo Bayou on our cubic yard trash
- and Buffalo Bayou is the one that I work on mostly.
- You will be appalled, but I'll be glad to take you on a ride on Buffalo Bayou on our cubic yard trash
- and Buffalo Bayou is the one that I work on mostly.
- The most recent one was in 2021, and that was actually one of the recommendations.
Bills:
HB1730 , HB1823 , HB2048 , HB2266 , HB2440 , HB3333 , HB4086 , HB4271 , HB4413 , HB4839 , HB4841 , HB5151
Committee:
House Environmental Regulation
Keywords:
PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, forever chemicals, public health study, environmental regulation, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, food packaging, chemical exposure, firefighters, chemical manufacturing workers, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Railroad Commission of Texas, Department of State Health Services, University of Houston, occupational exposure, contaminants
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- > instead and that's one of one of the instead and that's one of one of the areas<00:18:29.840><c> that
- on these on these marketing techniques on these on these plants<00:26:03.279><c> uh</c><00:26:04.120
- </c><00:52:30.200><c> on</c> it just cleans up that language on on it just cleans up that language on
- ><c> one</c> assistance because we have one one assistance because we have one one Committee<00:53:44.119
- We do one on the front side on race day if you're interested in seeing how Canterbury works on a race
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- We have to all states have to get a revised and approved budget based on the actual dollar amount we
- We have to all states have to get a revised and approved budget based on the actual dollar amount we
- c> issue on the shortages on um what the issue on the shortages on um what the barriers<00:31:09.440>
- on this.
- </c> the ones who weighed in. the ones who weighed in.
Committee:
House Health Services
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Chris is the Deputy LBA responsible for revenues and capital budget, the preparation of the capital budget
- And just for those who are watching, if you go to the LBA website on the gencourt.st.us/lba budget, and
- </c><00:08:10.639><c> website</c><00:08:11.639><c> on</c> watching if you go to the LBA website on watching
- </c> you're working on the budget uh agencies you're working on the budget uh agencies will<00:18:11.960
- </c><00:54:50.760><c> of</c> one stroke in the budget of one stroke in the budget of 2011<00:54:53.319
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations & Revenue. (7-1-26)
Appropriations & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> The baseline budget is a straight-lined budget based on the current enacted budget as revised.
- Well, every one of those schools has a budget. Right?
- Well, every one of those schools has a budget. Right?
- Well, every one of those schools has a budget. Right?
- Well, every one of those schools has a budget. Right?
Committee:
Joint Appropriations & Revenue
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Budget Process 00:02:28
Allotment Process 00:10:30
School Facilities Construction Commission 00:29:10
Role of KDE in School Facilities Funding 00:47:00
Kentucky School Boards Association 01:13:25
Elementary and Secondary School Construction 01:20:40
Perkins V Funding 01:35:32, 958, all
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- I've worked with the bank a long time on a lot of different bills and budgets, and there's one consistent
- And that's a big part of our reputation, is delivering on time and on budget.
- It was the one that the original... I don't even know a copy of them on 4-007.
- One question.
- Well, that's the extent of our work on the water committee budget.
Bills:
HB1329
Keywords:
government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending
Summary:
The division first discussed Senate Bill 1540 and related amendments involving implementation mechanics, procurement exemptions, and an emergency clause. Bank of North Dakota representatives explained that, based on a timeline review with DPI, the project would be very difficult to implement for the 2026-27 school year without exemptions from state purchasing and IT oversight rules and without an emergency clause; they said the normal procurement process could take about 240 days and that a 15-month implementation window would likely push the start to 2027-28 if those changes were not adopted. Members also raised a separate policy question about a criminal penalty placeholder in the bill, and the committee agreed that the sentence was unnecessary and should be removed. The committee deferred means-testing questions and fiscal-note issues to the next morning, with the understanding that the bill would be drafted in a way that made it workable if it advanced.
The committee then turned to the water budget bill and reviewed the latest amended version, which included changes to the Water Topics process, Southwest Pipeline line of credit provisions, Red River supply funding, Mouse River project amounts, general water funding, studies on Missouri River intakes and water governance/finance, and a carryover/transfer adjustment. Chris Cattermas of the Department of Water Resources said most of the carryover funds were already obligated, with the largest unobligated amount in flood control. After review, Senator Thomas moved a do-pass recommendation on the bill as amended, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. The chair noted that other bills would be taken up the next morning, including 1013, 1014, and 1540.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Education and Environment Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start out on House Bill 1329. That was the one on the database and Senator Schaible.
- I guess I even ask why some people vote no on budgets in our chamber, and they cannot tell you.
- So on page one, we did—are you looking at 4,07?
- Okay, so on 4,007 on page one, number one, administrator means the Bank of North Dakota.
- On page one, number one, administrator means the Bank of North Dakota.
Bills:
HB1329
Keywords:
government spending database, public expenditure transparency, open data, government transparency, school district spending, state spending, local government finance, education finance, budget database, expenditure reporting, salary transparency, benefits data, public records, Legislative Management study, North Dakota, school board training, superintendent, principal, business manager, higher education spending
Summary:
The Education Division met with all members present and first took up House Bill 1329, which would create a transparency database and website for school spending information. Senator Schaible offered Amendment 0204 to turn the bill into a study, citing concerns that the proposal would impose major data-collection burdens on 168 school districts, require new data standards and privacy protections, and likely cost far more than the $500,000 in the bill. Several members supported transparency but agreed the implementation costs and technical feasibility were unclear. The committee adopted the amendment 4-1, then passed HB 1329 as amended on a 5-0 vote, with Senator Shively to carry the bill.
The committee then discussed House Bill 1540, the education savings account/voucher bill. Representatives from the Bank of North Dakota and the Department of Public Instruction explained that they had not been consulted on the original drafting and outlined needed administrative changes, including clarifying the Bank as administrator, using a third-party program manager, involving DPI in rulemaking, adding audit and appeal procedures, and adjusting language on eligible purchases and school disqualification. They also said the current timeline was likely too aggressive to launch by the 2026-27 school year and estimated the program would require about 15 months to implement, with a fiscal note now around $5.1 million.
Members also discussed policy-related amendments on means testing and application timing. Senator Shively proposed a 300% of poverty-level means test and a sign-up period to reduce costs and limit open-ended enrollment, while Senator Axman proposed a tiered approach that would keep all students technically eligible but phase in funding levels by income, preserving access for students who qualify for other federal supports. DPI said it could not currently disaggregate some data by family income and that the appeal process and procurement timeline still needed work. The committee did not move HB 1540 out that morning and instead recessed to continue discussion later after members had time to review the administrative and fiscal issues separately from the means-testing proposals.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll be brief.
- I'll be brief.
- Uh, number one.
- Uh, number one. Um, and then number two, Uh, number one.
- </c> hold detainers on them? hold detainers on them?
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (01/16/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- /c><00:04:07.360><c> that</c> working on the capital budget and that working on the capital budget and
- /c><00:43:53.319><c> then</c> governor's Budget on the 15th and then governor's Budget on the 15th and
- But there are no easy ones, even the ones with significant budgets.
- But there are no easy ones, even the ones with significant budgets.
- But there are no easy ones, even the ones with significant budgets.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met for an organizational opening session in which the chair, Ken Weyler, called the committee to order and members introduced themselves. The introductions established the committee’s leadership and membership, including Vice Chair Dan McGuire, ranking member Mary Jane Wallner, deputy ranking member Karen Eil, clerk Jerry Griffin, and other members from both parties. Many members briefly described prior legislative service and professional backgrounds, with several noting prior experience on Finance or related budget committees.
Chair Weyler then outlined committee procedures and expectations. He emphasized that Finance handles spending bills and fiscal notes, that bills will generally be heard by the full committee and then referred to the appropriate division, and that executive sessions may be used to save time when positions are clear. He reviewed rules on attendance, dress, phones, paperwork handling, committee replacements, conflict of interest and recusal, and the process for testimony, including that members should listen without debating witnesses and that sponsors of bills must recuse themselves from questioning witnesses on their own bills.
He also described the committee’s structure and workload, noting three divisions and the role of legislative budget staff. Weyler said the committee would likely see bills from many policy committees that have fiscal impacts, and he encouraged policy committees to find offsets within their own areas rather than assume new spending will be added. No bills were heard and no votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy (7-18-24)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNJty1ZiSDw, 2026-06-21T07:17:08+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:05
Committee Member Comments 00:01:10
Approval of Minutes 00:04:48
Presentation and Public Hearing on the LIHEAP Block Grant Application 00:05:15
Explanation of US EPA’s Rule on Greenhouse Gas Standards 00:24:20
Discussion of Legal Challenges to the US EPA’s Rule on Greenhouse Gas Standards 00:53:47, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Education (3-19-24)
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 56 (3-31-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> on this body, grace and peace on your on this body, grace and peace on your leaders<00:02:31.440
- Clerk, hold on one 521. Clerk, Mr. Clerk, hold on one second.
- President, there is one nay vote on House Bill 642, one nay vote on House Bill 676, and two nay votes
- on House floor amendment<03:11:47.359><c> one.
- . one. one.
Keywords:
open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Since HB 1326, judges were exposed to lawsuits tied to CSCD budget decisions, one which involved... .
- When the bill was laid out, it has 30 budgets; that's one county.
- If each one of those has ten budgets, that's an additional 80 budgets, bringing the total to 140 budgets
- If each one of those has three budgets, that's 330 on top of the 140, that would all have to be approved
- There will be no one from Dallas, no one from Fort Worth, and no one from San Antonio.
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
community supervision, budget approval, corrections department, strategic plan, judicial oversight, SB 958, Texas Government Code, nondisclosure, order of nondisclosure, criminal history record information, trafficking of persons, human trafficking, compelling prostitution, survivor rights, record sealing, expunction, deferred adjudication, prostitution, controlled substances, theft
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- on a student on transportation is based on a student on student<00:10:32.720><c> enrollment</c><00:10
- Last year we spent over $12 million on transportation, exceeding our budgeted expenditures by $1.5 million
- </c> hang on one second so representative hang on one second so representative Bennett<00:21:48.080><
- One job should be enough. One job should be enough.
- As a former school board member and somebody who sat on my budget advisory council, and a huge advocate
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- You're going to give us a brief on the packets.
- You're going to give us a brief<00:14:27.680><c> on</c><00:14:28.079><c> on</c><00:14:28.399><c> the<
- The packets are brief on on the packets.
- cut on an there's a back of the budget cut on an agency,<00:19:00.160><c> we</c><00:19:00.400><c> could
- Comments on number one on page six. Senator, Mr. Chairman, um, can I request a brief recess? Yeah.
Committee:
Senate Finance
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amend. and Intergovernmental Affairs (2-19-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sure with this budget.
- >> Okay, one more.
- You know, we do have one of the safest elections in a tight budget cycle where we're cutting healthcare
- Um, and they are one Democrat, one Republican.
- </c> get that in the budget. So u I'm a no. get that in the budget. So u I'm a no.
Summary:
The House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee met to consider House Bill 534, sponsored by Rep. DJ Johnson, with a committee substitute. Johnson said the bill was the product of interim work with the Secretary of State’s office, the State Board of Elections, county clerks, KREF, and other stakeholders, and that the committee substitute folded in several election-administration changes. He highlighted provisions clarifying the timeline for felony voter-roll removals, allowing the Board of Elections to work with federal agencies to identify non-citizens on the voter rolls, creating a process for those individuals to prove citizenship and vote provisionally, and changing some KREF board appointments. He also described technical campaign-finance changes and said some provisions might still be adjusted through floor amendments.
Members raised concerns about fiscal impact, timing, and voter privacy. Rep. Bivens questioned the cost and whether the bill could affect voter records; Johnson responded that the bill itself did not require new equipment or broad new spending, though a special election in a local government failure scenario could create costs. Rep. Hancock and Rep. Marzian argued the bill could create unnecessary burdens on county clerks and questioned whether there was a demonstrated problem to justify the changes. The county clerks’ association, through Rockcastle County Clerk Danetta Ford Allen, opposed the bill as introduced, warning that citizenship checks could wrongly remove eligible voters, that online ballot images or cast vote records could threaten voter privacy and facilitate vote buying, and that the emergency clause would force major changes too close to the May primary.
Johnson defended the bill as a targeted response to a real local election failure and said the citizenship data sharing would be limited to name, date of birth, and Social Security number. He also explained that the ballot-image language was permissive and intended to let counties explore emerging technology, but he was open to removing that section or changing the effective date in a floor amendment. He further said he would consider preserving gubernatorial appointments to KREF with Senate oversight instead of shifting appointments to legislative leaders. After discussion, the committee voted 9-2 with one pass to report the bill out, with several members explaining yes votes as support for moving the bill forward while expecting further cleanup, and no votes citing cost, timing, and voter-access concerns.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- He explained that it happened on a Friday, and when he came in on Monday, he was thinking he had never
- c><00:08:12.960><c> would</c><00:08:13.159><c> typically</c> um on on my stores I would typically um
- on the probably make that notation on the script<00:08:15.479><c> on</c><00:08:15.560><c> the</c><00:
- I have one more just to tie the knot on this one.
- Uh, thank you all for working so hard on this bill, for focusing on moms.
Keywords:
00:34 Call to Order/Roll Call
02:09 Discussion of 25RS HB 389
04:05 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 389
05:16 Discussion of 25RS HB 501
09:31 Roll Call Vote on 25RS HB 501
10:50 Discussion of 25RS HB 414 (Discussion Only)
42:05 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Health Services Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 389, a cleanup measure related to the CASPER prescription monitoring program. Representative Duval and staff explained that the bill addresses implementation issues the Office of Inspector General encountered and aligns the definition of “practitioner” for in-state and out-of-state providers. The committee took no questions, then approved the bill unanimously and reported it favorably.
The committee then heard House Bill 501, which would allow a pharmacist to fill a prescription for a limited period after the prescribing provider has died, so patients can maintain continuity of care. Sponsors and a pharmacist witness said the bill is intended to reduce uncertainty and liability for pharmacists, excludes controlled substances to comply with federal law, and leaves professional judgment with the pharmacist. Members asked about documentation and verification, and the sponsor said the bill applies when the pharmacist knows of the death and that pharmacies would document the situation as they normally do. The committee discussed the issue briefly and passed the bill unanimously with favorable expression.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 414 for discussion only. Representative Tate and Adia Wisher described it as “Love Them Both,” a perinatal palliative care proposal meant to provide wraparound support for women and families facing fatal fetal anomalies or other serious pregnancy complications. Testimony emphasized that the bill would encourage referrals to programs offering medical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and bereavement support, with examples such as Footprints at St. Elizabeth. Members discussed access, referrals, counseling, coverage language, and the role of fathers, and supporters stressed that the services would be optional and intended to broaden support rather than impose penalties. No vote was taken on House Bill 414.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 1st, 2026
Finance and Taxation Education
Transcript Highlights:
- and many of them weren't budgets and many of them weren't increased<01:03:47.520><c> on</c><01:03:47.680
- So, you know, we'll have the budget on the floor.
- I don't know about the first two, but the budget bills will all be on the calendar tomorrow. little bit
- </c><01:08:34.040><c> on</c><01:08:34.160><c> the</c> you know, we'll have the budget on the you know
- , we'll have the budget on the floor.<01:08:34.719><c> All</c><01:08:35.080><c> these</c><01:08:35.359
Bills:
HB517 , HB98 , HB235 , HB236 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB565 , HB517 , HB98 , HB235 , HB236 , HB237 , HB238 , HB239 , HB240 , HB241 , HB242 , HB565 , SB380
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation Education
Keywords:
underground damage prevention, one-call notification system, utility locating, excavation safety, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, utility lines, underground utilities, pipeline safety, gas pipeline, electric utility, telecommunications, water utility, wastewater, cable television, locate request, premark, tolerance zone, positive response
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 1, HB 2 (06/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- You want a one and a half million budget cut in the back. That reasonable.
- </c> Bill one section back of the budget cut. Bill one section back of the budget cut.
- This one, was this a bill or was this in a... No, I think this was in the governor's budget.
- No agreement on that. Mr. Chair, can we just take a very brief huddle? Sure.
- Chairman, I think just to be on the safe side, we should put this in the budget.
Summary:
The committee of conference for HB 1 and HB 2 reviewed the side-by-side budget comparison and began working through agreed and disputed items. Members first confirmed that grayed-out items were already settled and discussed a process for making later technical and intent changes, especially to true up abolished positions after additional decisions were made. They then moved through several budget sections, including judicial branch reductions, retirement systems, the Department of Justice, the Human Rights Commission, liquor enforcement, corrections, and the Department of Information Technology.
Several items were agreed to or treated as settled package items, including the judicial branch position, the Department of Justice reduction, the Human Rights Commission item being held until related HB 2 language is finalized, the Housing Appeals Board being moved into the Board of Tax and Land Appeals, and the Office of Child Advocate. The committee also agreed to update the House bill language as needed based on HB 2 decisions, and to keep certain IT support rows in place unless related boards and commissions are eliminated. The effective date remained July 1, 2025, with no change.
The main unresolved discussion centered on the retirement systems budget, where the Senate defended a large increase for deferred IT security and investment-function improvements, while the House argued the increase was too large and favored a back-of-the-budget cut. The Senate said the funds would support strategic IT and investment changes and would remain in the trust if cut, while the House emphasized the size of the increase and suggested a compromise. The committee ultimately retained the Senate position on retirement systems for the moment and said it would return to the issue later.
On corrections and liquor enforcement, the committee described a negotiated back-of-the-budget cut structure, including a $10 million cut for corrections with some restoration of POS offices and administrative aides, and a liquor enforcement cut that was treated as part of a broader package. The Department of Safety item related to commercial enforcement and motor vehicle inspections was held for later discussion. The meeting ended with several items agreed, several held for coordination with HB 2, and some major budget questions still open.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Subcommittee on County Regional Government. We have nine bills on the agenda today.
- on the street.
- on the street.
- on the street.
- They can participate in one... ...one, or two, or three of those models.
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors