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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- be coming into the state and also how we carefully and respectfully and conservatively deploy that revenue
- Under the original version, there was no discussion of what would happen with revenue that was generated
- Under the original version, there was no discussion of what would happen with revenue that was generated
- into the stage. ...to the state of Texas, and the Comptroller will deposit received revenue into the
- state's general revenue account.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation and then took up several conference committee matters and resolutions. It granted the House request for a conference committee on House Bill 46 and adopted a conference report on Senate Bill 37, which was described as higher education governance reform, including stronger board authority, changes to faculty senates, general education requirements, and a new ombudsman office. Senators also adopted a large package of resolutions and HCRs by voice vote.
A major focus was Senate Bill 12, the “Parental Bill of Rights,” whose conference report was adopted after extended questioning. The bill was described as giving parents more access to school materials and grievance procedures, requiring parental consent for student clubs, and restricting school district employees from assisting with social transitioning or related gender-identity instruction. Senators raised concerns about effects on students already socially transitioned and on parental rights in medical or psychological decisions; the author said the House language was retained in key areas and that districts would need policies and parent notification. The report passed 20-11.
The Senate then adopted a resolution allowing the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, to go outside the bounds, and later adopted the budget conference report. Senators highlighted major funding for public education, property tax relief, public safety, health and human services, child care, water and transportation infrastructure, and the Texas Energy Fund. The budget discussion also covered higher education, mental health facilities, community attendant wages, rural hospitals, DFPS case management, child care assistance, and a study rider on TRS. The report passed unanimously, 30-0.
Finally, the Senate suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 8 and adopted its conference report. The bill requires counties with jails or jail contracts to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, with sheriffs choosing among available models and counties receiving tiered grants to help cover costs. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure targeting criminal illegal aliens, while opponents questioned whether it would divert local resources and increase fear in immigrant communities. The report was adopted after debate.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- relevant to agricultural and horticultural lands, Senate No. 11, with reference to the Committee on Revenue
- to the Constitution to cap the state income tax, Senate No. 12, with reference to the Committee on Revenue
- majority vote for the utilization of Rainy Day funds, Senate No. 13, with reference to the Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several orders related to constitutional amendment proposals. It adopted orders calling for joint sessions to consider a proposal on agricultural and horticultural lands (Senate No. 11), a proposal to cap the state income tax (Senate No. 12, reported ought not to pass), and a proposal to require a majority vote to use Rainy Day funds (Senate No. 13, also reported ought not to pass). The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to the appropriate committees.
The chamber adopted a resolution offered by Senator Lewis congratulating Fire Chief Gregory Burns of Reading on his retirement. Later, the Senate received a recognition from the Plymouth and Norfolk delegation welcoming the Duxbury High School cheerleading team and coaches, honoring their 2024 MIAA state championship in the large school co-ed division.
At the end of the session, the Senate adopted an order to reconvene on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances REVISED: HB3530 - Added Feb 11th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Alcohol, Tobacco and Controlled Substances
Transcript Highlights:
- emailed all of you, and this was Currently, it is legal to brew beer at home, and we do not get any revenue
- I capped the fund at $5 million, so anything over that would head to general revenue.
- to add that, we sure can, but it caps it at $5 million in Anything above that does go to general revenue
Keywords:
alcoholic beverages, personal use permit, manufacturing, excise tax, Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, medical marijuana, license transfer, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, moratorium, business regulation, commercial grower licenses, licensing restrictions, agriculture, alternative nicotine products, vaping, regulations, manufacturing standards, packaging requirements, penalties, Attorney General
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Smaller hospitals that have smaller revenues pay smaller amounts.
- Large hospitals with large revenues pay large amounts.
- And Mayo is a large hospital with lots of revenue. They pay a lot.
- Smaller hospitals that have smaller revenues pay smaller amounts.
- Large hospitals with large revenues pay large amounts.
Keywords:
opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law
MD
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- generate massive amounts of tax revenue generate massive amounts of tax revenue that<00:42:41.320
- And if their total revenue is review.
- The Revenue Subcommittee will be meeting at 12:15 virtually.
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The <01:42:57.440>Revenue >> Thank you Madam Speaker. - The Revenue >> Thank you Madam Speaker.
Summary:
The House met in Annapolis on February 27, 2026, with 128 members present. After a prayer, the chamber adopted the previous day’s journal and recognized a resolution honoring Brunswick High School’s first Tech Challenge team, Minerva’s Mechanics, for winning the FTC Regional Championships and qualifying for the World Championship in Houston. The resolution was read and adopted with applause.
The main legislative item was House Bill 355, concerning the Education, Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program and human and sex trafficking; the House adopted the favorable committee report and ordered the bill printed for third reading. The next bill, House Bill 534 on nonpublic school transcripts and prohibiting punitive measures related to student debt, also received a favorable report. Debate then centered on an amendment offered to HB 534 that would have tied school funding to student choice for students in repeatedly one-star-rated schools and allowed parents of habitually violent or disruptive students to consider military boarding school options. The sponsor argued Maryland’s public schools, especially in Baltimore City, were failing students despite heavy spending, citing low literacy, violence, and the book Failure Factory; several members echoed concerns about school performance, bureaucracy, and the need for educational freedom.
Opponents and procedural speakers said the amendment was not germane to HB 534, which they described as a narrow bill about transcript access for students leaving nonpublic schools with unpaid fees, often students with disabilities. The floor leader urged the body to resist the amendment and stick to the bill’s actual subject. Despite multiple members explaining their votes in support of school choice and criticizing the Blueprint and school outcomes, the House ultimately took a roll call on the amendment after a voice vote was challenged. The transcript cuts off during the roll call and does not show the final recorded result on the amendment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2026-03-11
Elections Finance and Government Operations
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bonds, < - Uh thank you, earn additional revenue. Uh thank you, Mr.<01:03:11.599>
Chair. - So they actually get increased revenue by that.
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Um <01:18:38.400>the increased revenue by that. - Um the increased revenue by that.
Keywords:
municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And as you'll see in the amended bill, section two is contingent upon revenues being greater than plan
- If you take into account the revenue.
- Our farms generate $11.5 million in tax revenue a year. That's state taxes alone.
- Our farms generate $11.5 million in tax revenue a year. That's state taxes alone.
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towards <01:53:23.119>this put the MET revenues towards this put the MET revenues
AL
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- to to because we have less Revenue to to because we have less Revenue to to recognize we we did not
- here draws some of the largest revenues here draws some of the largest revenues here in the state um
- due to the increased on interest Revenue due to the increased on interest Revenue due to the increased
- in again trying to to reduce the revenue in again trying to to reduce the revenue in the back of the
- stream to come in different uh Revenue stream to come in different uh Revenue stream to come in not
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
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This from the as the state in revenue. - This from the as the state in revenue.
- So, that's the entirety of revenues. So, that's the entirety of this<00:12:59.920>
bill. - But after discussions with Revenue and the DOT, we discovered we fell into this fee.
- summer with the Department of Revenue summer with the Department of Revenue and<00:20:40.799>
WY
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- remain uh supported by special revenue. remain uh supported by special revenue.
- So, three million of that revenue by 10% a year and that was not revenue by 10% a year and that was not
- Folks, this is economic revenue.
- It's probably one of sales tax revenue.
- revenue that you're providing?
AL
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- it asks for the Department of Revenue it asks for the Department of Revenue Can<00:51:05.320>
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to It allows the Department of Revenue to It allows the Department of Revenue - working with the Department of Revenue working with the Department of Revenue to<01:07:19.320>
- that that revenue kind of goes<01:30:37.600>
to <01:30:37.800>us. - Revenue. Madam Chair, you're recognized. Revenue. Madam Chair, you're recognized.
- that that revenue kind of goes<01:30:37.600>
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 94 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , relative to extending until Thursday, December 18, 2025, the time within which the Committee on Revenue
- We're also doing restructures where the excess capital gains revenues will go.
- These combined contributions will generate substantial federal Medicaid revenues matching the state and
- This amendment will also generate $212 million in annual federal Medicaid revenues, including $100 million
Summary:
The House took up several routine and ceremonial matters first, including a resolution honoring the Solomon Northup Committee and commemorating the arrival of the Solomon Northup sculpture in Boston, which was adopted. Members also adopted an order extending the Revenue Committee’s reporting deadline on House No. 4606, concurred in a Senate sick leave bank petition for Jeffrey Yatson, and suspended Joint Rule 12 for a similar sick leave bank petition for Jean McCarran. The House then advanced House No. 4413, a bill on the terms of certain Commonwealth bonds, to third reading and later passed it to be engrossed.
The main floor debate centered on House No. 4601, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The bill was described as a $2.25 billion supplemental budget with a net Commonwealth cost of about $750 million, covering MassHealth, snow and ice deficiencies, Home Base, universal school meals, reproductive health care supports, a sports and entertainment fund, and other items. The bill also included outside sections on public health and finance, and it ratified seven collective bargaining agreements. The House adopted Amendment 70, which added Health Safety Net funding measures, including higher hospital assessments and a $50 million transfer from the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, after supporters said it would help avert a projected shortfall and generate federal Medicaid revenue. A separate amendment on Home Base eligibility was rejected.
The House also adopted a consolidated amendment that included provisions affecting western and central Massachusetts municipal health insurance costs and changes to violent injury benefit language for first responders, including clarifying the definition of a weapon and tightening the standard for covered injuries. Another consolidated amendment was adopted by roll call, and the bill itself was then passed to be engrossed by a recorded vote. The session ended with an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and a motion to adjourn in memory of former House members Thomas and George, which was agreed to before adjournment.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee REVISED: HB4155 (Hasenbeck) added Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- enough so that they can make that transition without this huge step change in costs, without the revenue
- It just, the revenue cap is just how much food they're allowed to sell under the auspices of this program
- And if you assumed, let's say, a 20% profit margin, that means on $75,000 in revenue, you're only making
- The revenue is then deposited into a dedicated grid modernization fund to help cover infrastructure costs
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 12, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Amendment barcode 137601 is a revenue estimating conference amendment.
- the requirements that DFS retain an amount in the unclaimed property trust fund projected by the revenue
- Currently, cities upload their revenues and expenditures to the Department of Financial Services on a
- I'm looking at their general revenue, $1.3 million.
Summary:
The State Administration Budget Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. HB 1221, the Department of Financial Services agency package, was presented as a streamlining and modernization bill covering the My Safe Florida Home Program, unclaimed property, and the state’s new PALM accounting system. Two amendments were adopted: one restoring the current $15 million cap DFS may retain in the unclaimed property trust fund and another making conforming changes to replace references to FLAIR with PALM. The bill was supported by public witnesses and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee then heard HB 1291, dealing with the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA). The sponsor explained that the bill was intended to address concerns that NICA could fall below actuarially sound funding in the 2027-2028 fiscal year and that current law lacks clear triggers for funding remedies. An amendment was adopted that removed the bill’s fiscal impact and preserved a $20 million reserve. NICA representatives spoke in support, and the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote.
Finally, the committee took up CSHB 1329, which would modernize local government budget transparency by requiring budgets to be posted 14 days before hearings, retained online for five years, and made searchable and accessible, while also requiring a 10% budget-cutting exercise before adoption. Local government groups and the CFO’s office discussed costs and suggested that the EDR portal may be a better centralized way to present the data, especially for smaller jurisdictions. Members generally supported the transparency goal but raised concerns about implementation costs; the sponsor said the bill was still being refined. The bill was reported favorably on a mostly party-line vote, with one member voting no for now. The meeting then adjourned after the chair noted submission of the FY 2026-27 budget recommendation.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Health and Mental Health Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health and Mental Health
Transcript Highlights:
- So it says in here, you know, under 3%, that not more than 3% of revenue of the hospital comes from the
- We discontinued that in 1983, so we don't receive any tax revenue.
- about most hospitals' operating budget, many are going to have less than that 3% coming from tax revenue
- Many are going to have less than that 3% coming from tax revenue.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- talking about the fact that these towing companies are now sitting here with an opportunity to lose revenue
- said the cost of not being able to charge for vehicle space, or of building bunkers, is a loss of revenue
- He said the bill would help towing businesses recoup some of the charges and lost revenue associated
- that we create a system that doesn't place that burden on the tow truck drivers and allows enough revenue
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard four bills. HB 37 by Rep. Nix addressed the removal, storage, and cleanup of damaged electric vehicles, allowing towing and storage operators to charge an administrative fee when EVs are stored under enhanced safety standards such as a 50-foot separation or protective barrier. The sponsor and towing industry witnesses described post-crash battery fire risks, while Tesla and Enterprise Mobility raised concerns that the bill was too broad and could lead to triple storage charges even when battery damage is not present. Members largely supported the concept, though some urged further narrowing; the bill was reported favorably after debate.
HB 401 by Rep. Tant would cap inmate health care compensation at 110% of the Medicare reimbursement rate for Jefferson County, with the sponsor and Sheriff Matt McNeil saying the measure would help a fiscally constrained county control rising outside medical costs and encourage providers to contract in advance. With no opposition or debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered HB 4003 by Rep. Benaroch, a local bill for Marco Island that creates a special-election process for council vacancies when the council fails to act; an amendment extended the election window to 130 days and required the governor to call the election if the council does not do so within 30 days. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then reported favorably.
Finally, HB 407 by Rep. Snyder would modernize the Martin County Health Care Fund and define indigency criteria for county-funded indigent care, including residency, income, asset, and Medicaid eligibility limits. County and hospital representatives supported the measure, and one member suggested comparing the bill’s indigency definition with existing criminal indigency standards for consistency. The bill also was reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- that directs the comptroller to make a transfer to the fund of five billion dollars from general revenue
- Recommendations include maintaining the $19.9 million in general revenue. and general revenue dedicated
- to item 3, data center services, recommendations and including additional $0.4 million in general revenue
HI
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and Third reading on consent: Senate Bill 1464, relating to conformity to the Internal Revenue - > 1464 relating to Conformity to the 1464 relating to Conformity to the Internal<00:03:37.879>
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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (02/18/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, um, I wish I had a definitive answer. in new revenue if you will which would in new revenue if you
- <00:29:03.120>
that able to to gain any of that revenue that able to to gain any of that revenue - removing to make it revenue neutral?
- there any way to make this bill revenue there any way to make this bill revenue neutral<01:24:32.320
- to make it revenue neutral? to make it revenue neutral?
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- by Congress in March, Mass Humanities was due to again receive $1.3 million, or 35% of our annual revenue
- Those generate a lot of room revenue, a lot of guests that are coming in visiting families.
- That means we generate visitor spending tax revenue for both the Commonwealth and local municipalities
- And Black History Month, which is typically a high-revenue-driving month for us, we saw a drop of 80%
- We are very lucky in that regard, and we have a number of revenue streams.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail.
Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts.
Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.