Video & Transcript Research : 'Joint Legislative Budget Committee'

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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:27 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, Committee, New Mexico runs the best elections in the Committee, New Mexico runs the best elections
  • in advance of the committee in order to speak.
  • Thank you and good morning, committee members.
  • Chair, members of the committee.
  • The sub was on the heels of this committee.
Bills: SB264, SB261
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and committee members, I'm Brandon El, the Legislative Director for the Indian Affairs Council.
  • We have two standing committees: an executive committee and a legislative committee, which helps us in
  • :33:00.800> a an executive committee uh and a an executive committee uh and a legislative<01:33
  • 01:33:03.440> helps legislative committee who uh that helps legislative committee who uh that
  • We have two standing committees: an executive committee and a legislative committee, which helps us in
Bills: HF1867, HF1240
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance (Part I) Jan 28th, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The **Senate Committee on Finance** please come to order.
  • **Julie Lindsey**, Legislative Budget Board.
  • of the budget self-funded by attorneys' fees.
  • services, which I know was not the intent of this committee.
  • I would defer to our budget folks as far as what it looks like.
Bills: SB 1
Summary: The meeting focused on the budget recommendations for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), where key issues included the proposed decrease of $163.9 million for the 2024-25 biennium and various methodology swaps for funding. Attorney General Paxton discussed ongoing litigation expenditures and emphasized the need for continued investments in agency staffing to address rising demands within law enforcement. Notably, he requested a 6% salary increase for 2026 and 2027 to retain talented personnel amidst competitive job markets. Public testimony highlighted community awareness challenges regarding the Landowner's Compensation Program, indicating a need for enhanced outreach efforts.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Committee, February 18, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • the budgets are due to the department. the budgets are due to the department.
  • Um I bring you House Bill 39 committee. Um I bring you House Bill 39 committee.
  • questions from the committee? questions from the committee?
  • Texas had a committee that worked on AI responsible legislation, and this is some of the text that came
  • Any other amendments, committee? Any thoughts on an interim committee?
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary Committee, February 18, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • standing committee sponsor legislation. standing committee sponsor legislation.
  • <00:54:11.839> or<00:54:12.240> which<00:54:12.559> committee sponsor legislation
  • or which committee sponsor legislation or which committee that<00:54:13.119> they<00:54:13.280
  • Chairman, if that's the safeguard you put in, you just say the committee can sponsor their legislation
  • , standing committee. >> I'm hoping all of its legislation comes to the judiciary committee. >> Oh, we
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Assembly Bill 514 comes from the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services.
  • As your legislative staff, we do not support or oppose any particular piece of legislation.
  • piece of legislation AB 584.
  • Thank you, Chair and committee.
  • would align law with the budget approved by the money committees.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/23/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Omnibus Transportation Budget Bill.
  • and myself and the committee. and myself and the committee.
  • committee. and I thank the committee committee. and I thank the committee chairs<00:37:18.400>
  • This budget is about $40 million less, but it is well within our budget target.
  • Chair, committee members.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/11/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members of the House Ways and Means Committee, this meeting is called to order.
  • Chair and committee members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
  • Chair and members of the committee.
  • So, good morning, Chair and members of the committee. My name is Geraldine Miranda.
  • Seeing no additional business before the committee, we are adjourned.
Bills: SB1142, SCR1028
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:37 am

House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • At the request of the sponsor, committee substitute House Bill 250 has been rolled until further notice
  • Chair, according to what I've heard, this bill has not been read in on the floor or referred to a committee
  • We were notified yesterday afternoon that we were going to be hearing this bill in our committee, and
  • Okay, I just want to make sure we don't have to expunge the committee report later on.
Bills: SJR7, SB261
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I used to be a county judge, and back when I was a county judge, we started the budget process every
  • this crisis, so I'm just so thankful to have them here with us today to highlight our important legislation
  • We have an opportunity to do what's right; to pass legislation that raises pay for our current state
  • We do that with our budget process. These employees give so much.
  • This is important legislation. We appreciate y'all covering it. Thank you.
Summary: The committee meeting focused on critical issues facing Texas state employees and retirees, highlighting the need for increased compensation and improved benefits. Senator Sarah Eckhardt and Representative John Busey presented new legislation aimed at addressing these longstanding problems, including proposed House Bills 343 and 247, which seek a $10,000 across-the-board pay increase for state employees. Senator Eckhardt emphasized the growing wage gap between public sector jobs and private sector offerings, which has led to high turnover rates and the loss of institutional knowledge. Public testimonies underscored the urgency of the issue as retirees shared their struggles with stagnant pensions amidst rising living costs.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Jan 21st, 2026

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • This committee usually hears bills much later because they typically filter their way through other committees
  • before they reach this committee.
  • Again, I very much enjoy the committee and appreciate the way the Chair runs the committee.
  • Chairman, members of the committee. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.
  • This is a huge organization with an enormous budget. Budget and enormous expenditures.
Bills: SB1, SB3
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 19th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The chair offers a committee. Is there any objection to the adoption of this committee substitute?
  • I'm Cameron Heffner, committee members. I'm Dr.
  • Curriculum, mandatory hours. and joint response training.
  • So, uh, Chairman here. members of the committee. Passing H.
  • Vice Chair, committee members. My name is Taylor.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Feb 4th, 2025

Alabama Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Joint Resolution Number Two by Senator Wagner appointing a committee to notify the governor that
  • His legislative prowess was indisputable, evidenced by his selection as Chair of the Senate Health Committee
  • Committee appointed to escort the Governor to the Joint session of the legislature, Mr. President.
  • We must budget every taxpayer dollar around the committee... taxpayer dollar around the committee room
  • , has been referred to the Committee on Rules.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 4th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Legislation reforming the property tax system and providing relief for Texas property taxpayers.
  • legislation providing for a universal education. savings account program, legislation to provide salary
  • Texas students, legislation creating the Texas Cyber Command, legislation reforming the bail system in
  • Amey that as the process and the budget writing goes forward that we remind the Senate of Dr.
  • President, the finance committee will meet 30 minutes after adjournment.
Bills: SB2, SJR36, SB2, SR19, SR27, SR30, SR32, SCR11
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Local Government Committee will come to order.
  • We have an advisory committee and so on.
  • And this whole committee really appreciates it.
  • And this whole committee really appreciates it.
  • And again, it's an advisory committee.
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.