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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Urban and Rural Development Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Urban and Rural Development
Committee:
House Urban and Rural Development
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- 37.120><c> new</c><00:10:37.360><c> literacy</c> The speaker said that districts have already been funding
- Because districts have already are Because districts have already are already<00:10:53.680><c> funding
- /c><00:10:54.079><c> literacy</c><00:10:54.560><c> personnel</c><00:10:55.200><c> and</c> already funding
- literacy personnel and already funding literacy personnel and carrying<00:10:55.680><c> out</c><00:10
Committee:
House Education
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Wed Feb 11, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Christine, I'm looking at how this special fund is funded, but it's not very clear to me.
- </c> that they secure into this special fund? that they secure into this special fund?
- </c><00:46:18.640><c> The</c> unstable sources of funding. The unstable sources of funding.
- </c> are all funded by the gambling industry. are all funded by the gambling industry.
- </c> receive the funding needed this year. receive the funding needed this year.
Committee:
House Economic Development & Technology
Keywords:
business development, arts, cultural affairs, Hawaii, commissions, administrative transfer, funding appropriation, Hawaiian culture, sense of place, land management, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard several bills related to permitting and economic development. On HB 2603, relating to permits, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it supported the measure with comments. Committee discussion focused on the fact that the state’s facilitated permit process appears to have been rarely or never used, the need to identify specific projects that would use it, and whether DBEDT would need dedicated staffing to administer it. DBEDT said it had found no projects under the current process, had no capacity to run the program as structured, and estimated it would need about 7 to 9 FTEs, including permitting, coordination, data, systems, and possibly legal support. The chair suggested exploring a staff assignment and comparing the concept to federal FAST-41-style expedited permitting.
On HB 2140, relating to essential permitting positions, the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development again supported the bill with comments. Testimony and questioning centered on a pilot program to help counties pay competitively for permitting staff. A DBEDT representative said the issue of competitive pay affected both county and state permitting offices and that the bill was intended as a temporary pilot, though a more permanent solution would be preferable. When asked how counties would fund the salary support, the witness said that was not yet discussed with the counties and agreed to follow up. The committee also noted the bill applies to participating counties.
On HB 2598, relating to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, the State Procurement Office and HTDC offered comments, and the Department of the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns. The AG said the bill’s residency-based certification requirements, when tied to procurement, could implicate the dormant Commerce Clause, and that the required 1% contribution tied to state contracts raised unconstitutional-conditions concerns. In questioning, the AG characterized these as legal risks rather than automatic lawsuits. The committee did not take a vote.
The committee then heard HB 2141, relating to state enterprise zones. Taxation, DBEDT, HCDA, the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and HTDC testified in support, while the Tax Foundation noted the program was intended to help economically depressed areas create jobs. HTDC said the bill would help preserve the Maui Research and Technology Center’s enterprise-zone status after rezoning. Committee discussion focused on whether the enterprise zone program is being used effectively, how the bill might attract businesses to areas where the state is investing, and whether the program’s labor requirements are too burdensome for new businesses. DBEDT explained that the program requires a 10% workforce increase in the first year, which must be sustained, and said it promotes the program through county coordinators and in-person outreach. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, February 10, 2026
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:10.400><c> So</c> This one was funded last year at 150.
- So This one was funded last year at 150.
- as opposed to cheat grass funds.
- This is our large project funding bill for the Wildlife Trust.
- Um, for the project funding bill.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriation and Revenue. (2-4-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 2022 from the budget reserve trust fund. 2022 from the budget reserve trust fund.
- </c><00:31:47.200><c> are</c> discussions but all other funds are discussions but all other funds are
- funds have been about half of those funds have been dispersed<00:32:06.159><c> because</c><00:32:06.399
- These are funds.<00:40:45.040><c> These</c><00:40:45.280><c> are</c><00:40:45.440><c> funds</c><00:40
- These are funds that if they were funds.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Roll Call 00:00:04
Economic Development Projects Funding 00:01:25
Blue Oval SK 00:05:20, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum to hear a recap of the 2021 special session legislation, Senate Bill 5, and then receive testimony from the Secretary of Economic Development on the Blue Oval SK project and related economic development issues. Staff explained that Senate Bill 5 appropriated five amounts from the budget reserve trust fund for a project tied to a minimum $2 billion investment: $350 million for forgivable loans through the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, $10,639,600 to pay off a Hardin County loan tied to 47 tracts of property, $20 million for Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training grants, $5 million for KCTCS training grants, and $25 million for a KCTCS on-site training center. Staff also noted there were no job-related requirements in the bill itself.
The secretary said the Blue Oval SK incentive was structured as a $250 million forgivable loan rather than the state’s usual pay-as-you-go incentives, with clawback provisions tied to jobs, wages, investment, and changes in ownership or operations. He said the project had already exceeded the $2 billion investment threshold, that corporate guarantees were required from SK On and Ford, and that the agreement’s compliance period begins in December 2026 with payments starting in March 2027 and running through 2038. He said the state’s goal after the joint venture dissolution was to protect taxpayers, support affected workers, and preserve future job creation, while also ensuring the money would be repaid if performance targets are not met.
Members asked about the workforce impact, the training programs, and whether the jobs targets would be revised. The secretary said the project had about 1,850 workers at the site, with both production and salaried employees affected, and described state-led job fairs, a job portal, and other rapid-response efforts to help displaced workers find new jobs or training. He said Ford had agreed to continue discussions, invest an additional $2 billion in the site for energy storage solutions, and pursue roughly 2,100 new jobs, while the state sought to keep the company accountable for the full repayment obligation if jobs are not created. One senator raised broader concerns about mega-projects displacing small businesses and creating infrastructure burdens in surrounding communities.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Public Hearing - Fri Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Economic Development & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- reporting requirements as well as the appropriation which will be coming from the charity special fund
- reporting requirements as well as the appropriation which will be coming from the charity special fund
Committee:
House Economic Development & Technology
Keywords:
economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state.
On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:45 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We created a fund called the New Mexico Capital Fund for big infrastructure projects.
- We combined other state funds. We combined capital funds. And we combined capital funds. Bonds.
- We combined other state funds. We combined capital funds and got to the total of $547 million.
- And so you're telling me it's already been funded a little bit right now, or not funded at all?
- What is a total all for funds out of this trust fund issue? Madam Chair, Senator Scott.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 38 Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As for the conversation around the specific fund, we'll pull it up and look at the exact specific fund
- Section 159 deals with the set aside for the Governor's Fund, the Governor's closing fund, and then $100
- Take money out of this fund the way we did out of the Revenue Stabilization Fund.
- instance, the CLO Fund.
- Excuse me, but it's also at 107% funded.
Keywords:
education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- example, then it couldn't be funded.
- How do we look at funding? What is the long-term solution for funding in this state?
- Of the funding that flows from the school district to a charter school, what portion of that funding
- If the funding that goes to school A is very, if the formula that determines that funding is based on
- So, for example, KIPP is a very well-funded national model, right?
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
grading scale, education reform, students, public schools, academic policy, special education, due process, local education agency, burden of proof, IEP, education law, data sharing, student information, privacy, education, LA FIRST, foreign adversaries, terrorism, contracting, school funding
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget 3rd Revision: SB2060 laid over 4/6, added to today's agenda Apr 7th, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Appropriations and Budget
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
Keywords:
research funding, development rebate, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, tax incentives, higher education partnerships, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, reading instruction, literacy, educational equity, intervention services, third grade retention, Strong Readers Act, Medicaid, ADvantage Waiver, home-based services, eligibility criteria
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, it would be limited to federal funding purposes. So there's no local funding for this?
- local funds go in and federal funds?
- local funds go in and federal funds.
- Funds that are put in, because local funds go in and federal funds. Who's monitoring that?
- We fund things that we want to fund for whatever reasons.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
mandatory reporting, school employees, child protection, training requirements, Department of Children and Family Services, education, reading program, student eligibility, literacy, school performance, R.E.A.D. program, book distribution, École Pointe-au-Chien, French immersion, public school, Terrebonne Parish, grade levels, independent school, virtual school, extracurricular activities
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> committing funds. committing funds.
- . funds. funds.
- While the bill appropriates grant funding to help offset costs, the total funding will not cover the
- While the bill appropriates grant funding to help offset costs, the total funding will not cover the
- to help offset costs, the grant funding to help offset costs, the total<01:00:02.799><c> funding</c>
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 09:03 am
House Agriculture, Acequias And Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- But the Rescue Fund has never had a reliable or sustainable funding stream.
- funding.
- Like the severance tax permanent fund, the tobacco settlement permanent fund, the water trust fund, the
- part small funds.
- If we're going to fund it, let's fund it to that fund and not create another fund that requires two state
Keywords:
insects, ecosystem, education, public awareness, wildlife conservation, state agency involvement, New Mexico, equine welfare, animal rescue, shelter funding, trust fund, veterinary care, water project fund, water project finance act, New Mexico Finance Authority, water infrastructure, water grants, water loans, regional water planning, water rights adjudication
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- But we know the state... ...had adequately funded maintenance and preservation for the bridge.
- Federal funding uncertainty only adds to the challenge.
- So going forward, if we do move forward into the next phases, additional funding will be needed.
- Going forward, if we do move forward into the next phases, additional funding will be needed.
- Thank you so much. ...and safety-oriented mobility project funding. Thank you so much.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
SB 5987, SB5987, Fairfax Bridge, State Route 165, SR 165, Carbon River, WSDOT, Washington State Department of Transportation, emergency bridge replacement, infrastructure failure, transportation emergency, climate commitment account, climate investment account, clean energy, climate funding, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental justice, renewable energy, building electrification, industrial decarbonization
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 9th, 2025
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I've perused through the general fund, and we got 37.5 million I think set aside as a conditional.
- technical changes and clarifying that all occupational and professional license boards or commission funds
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
cybersecurity, Office of Information Technology, data management, telecommunications, state government, emergency management, public awareness, promotional materials, education, state funding, Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- by amending the labor code to add TEAS to the list of eligible entities for the Skills Development Fund
- The Skills Development Fund is the state's premier job training program designed to help businesses partner
- This is one option for TEAS to find funding for this program.
- They may or may not use the funding from this program; they may or may not qualify, but including the
- By leveraging various funding options, we can ensure that Texas remains competitive in the bioscience
Committee:
House S/C on Workforce
Keywords:
peace officers, firefighters, employment protection, worker's compensation, job security, maximum medical improvement, government employment, firefighter cancer benefits, emergency medical technicians, compensation claims, cancer exposures, firefighting hazards, workforce training, rural development, grant program, job-specific training, Texas Workforce Commission, child care, single-parent, subsidized
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This money is not a replacement fund.
- We lost 30% of our funding. We lost 30% of our staff. We lost 30% of our funding.
- These requested funds will assist in strategically evolving.
- ><c> assist</c><00:26:56.040><c> in</c> These requested funds will assist in These requested funds will
- </c> >> Chair, am I incorrect that the funding >> Chair, am I incorrect that the funding
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the legislature has appropriated funds the legislature has appropriated funds for<00:09:01.200><
- funding of $15 million.
- </c> be fully funded. be fully funded.
- up to fully funded."
- </c><01:41:03.520><c> And</c> until it it's fully funded. And until it it's fully funded.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Supporters have suggested funding through the industrial insurance funds, but these are restricted to
- State funding, many centers in Yakima will close.
- And this bill is available to use 608-609 funding, and so it is not a hit on the general fund, which
- One of them is a legal analysis of the utilization of 608-609 funds.
- However, I have concerns about sequencing and funding alignment.
Committee:
Senate Labor & Commerce