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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HF2444, the veterans and military affairs finance bill, heard in Ways and Means Committee 4/21/25
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:05:25.440><c> of</c> a total general fund appropriation of a total general fund appropriation
- </c><00:09:14.959><c> file</c> Bolson's house file Bolson's house file 2338.<00:09:17.200><c> Moving<
- </c> of page 14 are from Chair Bliss's House of page 14 are from Chair Bliss's House File<00:09:52.040
- It's a ... um they're housing vouchers. They're um they're housing vouchers.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Establishing a felony offense for teachers grooming a child 2/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm speaking in support of House File 3489.
- </c> House File 3489. House File 3489.
- </c> opportunity to speak in support of House opportunity to speak in support of House File<00:07:58.319
- Um, through 7 of House File 3489 today.
- And House File 3489 as >> The eyes have it.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Jan 22nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
A&B Education Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- You can see our history, five-year appropriation history.
- If we go back to our five-year appropriation and we talk about the increase that we had from 23 to 24
- Technology centers operate in two houses.
- Prior to that, it was just some appropriated funding because we were previously an appropriated agency
- You should have received a calendar invite that will be in the House Chamber.
Committee:
House A&B Education Subcommittee
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 95, an act relating to the provision of menstrual products in schools, making appropriation
- House Bill 95, an act relating to the provision of menstrual products in schools, making appropriation
- House Bill 229, an act relating to housing, making an appropriation therefor and declaring an emergency
- </c><00:44:54.240><c> Making</c><00:44:54.480><c> an</c><00:44:54.640><c> appropriation</c> to housing
- Making an appropriation to housing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The House will be in order.
- and the White House?
- in the House.
- in the House.
- I want to thank the Appropriations Appropriations Appropriations Committee<04:38:43.680><c> Chairman,
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (8-12-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- , which not not just Mstead um housing, which not not just housing,<00:07:57.199><c> but</c><00:07:57.440
- </c><00:25:40.559><c> to</c> provided, would it be appropriate to provided, would it be appropriate to
- Um so not a on the clearing house.
- </c> appropriated for FY26? appropriated for FY26?
- That would be appropriate later time.
Summary:
The Government Contracts Committee met with a quorum and approved the July 8 minutes. It then deferred several items from the July agenda, including a Kentucky Education Television contract because the vendor was not yet registered with the Secretary of State, and a University of Louisville contract at the university’s request. The committee also deferred a behavioral health memorandum of agreement and later a Department of Community Based Services contract after questions were raised about the scope of services and the need for additional information.
The most extensive discussion involved the Seven Counties Services contract with the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities. Committee members questioned why the state continues to contract with Seven Counties despite its bankruptcy and pension-related liabilities, how the funding split was determined, whether the services are statutorily required, and whether the state or another provider could deliver the services more efficiently. Agency representatives said Seven Counties is the sole provider of core community mental health services in its region, serves about 24,500 people, and that service needs and acuity remain high even as the number served has declined. A cabinet attorney said the bankruptcy dispute is ongoing and involves roughly $20 million in contested retirement contributions, though members suggested the amount may be higher.
Members also raised broader concerns about whether local governments, especially Metro Louisville, should contribute more toward services tied to social determinants of health, and whether the contract includes services beyond what statute requires. The committee requested additional information on the contract scope and possible offsets or recovery of unfunded liabilities, and then voted to defer the Seven Counties contract to the next meeting. The committee also heard a separate DCBS presentation on the Youth Villages Intercept program, where staff explained it was selected because it is an approved evidence-based Family First prevention service, provides intensive in-home and foster care stabilization services, and is headquartered in Tennessee but operates across Kentucky; members asked for clarification on Medicaid billing and additional funding needs.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health to identify appropriate
- They're the pharmacy that we have to be able to have and house medications. Thank you very much.
- For communities like mine that do border another state, the bill's prohibition on contracting to house
- First, the bill appears to require that the funds in this account be appropriated by the legislature.
- I wouldn't want them to be penalized for coming to the most appropriate placement in our family.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5917, which would change how the Department of Corrections and Department of Health distribute abortion medications from state stockpiles. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure would remove pricing restrictions, allow the medications to be donated or sold more flexibly to health care providers, and help avoid expiration of existing supplies. Supporters, including the Washington State Women’s Commission, the governor’s health policy advisor, DOH, physicians, and Pro-Choice Washington, said the bill would improve access to medication abortion and miscarriage care, especially for people facing barriers. Opponents argued it would expand state involvement in abortion, shift costs to taxpayers, and raise safety concerns. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing portion shown.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6080, which would require written contracts before local jails accept people in federal custody and would prohibit some out-of-state transfers absent a valid judicial warrant. Senator Cleveland said the bill was prompted by a situation in Clark County and was intended to provide clarity, reimbursement, and accountability for local governments. Supporters from the Latino Community Fund, the Association of Counties, and the City of Vancouver said it would protect taxpayers and local discretion. The sheriffs’ association supported some of the bill’s goals but raised concerns about unintended consequences for routine federal arrests and wanted more clarification. The hearing on SB 6080 was then closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6085, which would revise the Institutional Welfare Account, formerly the incarcerated individual betterment fund, to require more input from incarcerated people and their families on how the funds are spent and to change some allowable uses. The sponsor said the bill would ensure the account reflects current needs and supports family contact, reentry, and institutional safety. Testimony was mixed: the Washington State Reentry Council supported the concept but objected to requiring legislative appropriations and to using the funds for reentry services; a Department of Corrections representative supported the intent but raised concerns about removing law library funding without replacement. After testimony, the committee moved into executive session and considered several bills and amendments, including SB 5940, SB 5945, SB 5957, and SB 5966. Multiple amendments were offered and mostly failed on SB 5940 and SB 5945, while one amendment on SB 5945 passed. The committee advanced SB 5940, SB 5957, and SB 5966 with due-pass recommendations, and the transcript ends with the committee adjourning after the final action on SB 5966.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there messages from the House of Representatives? None on the desk, Mr. President.
- Richard Corkren, our former Speaker of the House.
- And very exciting, Senators, this is our first House companion arrival.
- Please read the House bill.
- The Appropriations Committee met yesterday to consider SPB 2500, the General Appropriations Bill, SB
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including state championship athletic teams, visiting chambers of commerce, apprentices, students, and other guests. The chamber then moved through a long third-reading calendar and special order calendar, with no committee reports or executive messages on the desk. A moment of silence was held for Walton County Deputy William Will May, who died in the line of duty.
Among the major bills passed was SB 234, which strengthens restrictions on resisting law enforcement officers and increases penalties related to manslaughter of an officer; an amendment clarifying “good faith” in an officer’s duties was adopted, and the bill passed 37-0. The Senate also passed SB 7020 on open government review of certain cybersecurity information, SM 1488 urging Congress to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, SB 944 reducing the overpayment claim period for insurers/HMOs seeking reimbursement from licensed psychologists from 30 months to 12 months, SB 878 extending probation treatment options for misdemeanor offenses involving controlled substances, SB 538 updating the state court system, SB 480 expanding nonprofit agricultural medical benefit plans, SB 472 giving correctional education credit toward professional licensure, SB 86/House companion 421 expanding peer support for first responders to include support personnel, SB 164 on vessel accountability, SB 282 on warranty association financial requirements, SB 316 creating Series LLC rules, and SB 384 requiring notice to legislative delegations before municipal annexation of state-owned lands.
The most debated measure was CS/CS/SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification, which Garcia said would prohibit unauthorized atmospheric interventions, create reporting and enforcement mechanisms through DEP, and impose felony penalties; Polsky questioned the bill’s practicality, federal preemption issues, and agency capacity, while supporters said it would address public concerns and close loopholes. The Senate also passed CS/SB 166 on public school administrative efficiency after adopting several amendments affecting school purchasing timelines, third-grade retention exemptions, teacher contracts, certification, facilities planning, and an OPPAGA study of cost-per-student-station limits; senators debated testing, teacher evaluations, and school accountability. At the end of the day, the Senate waived rules to immediately certify all passed bills to the House, received budget process guidance from Appropriations Chair Hooper on SB 2500 and SB 2502 amendment deadlines, and then adjourned until April 9.
IN
Transcript Highlights:
- We have messages from the House.
- The House Conference Committee report on House Bill 1,200. Clerk Wharton.
- House Bill 1210. Action. The clerk will read the roll. House Bill 1210, Senator Baldwin.
- Senator Baldwin calls House Conference Committee Report No. 1 for House Bill 1210.
- Secretary will inform the House. Continue the roll. House Bill 1277, Senator Kreider.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 16, 2026 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the House Proposed General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 26-27.
- These spreadsheets are now available on the House website.
- Members, House Bill 657.
- By your vote, House Bill 1197 passes. Please show C.S. for House Bill 1197.
- Let's hear CS for House Bill 1461. Thank you, Chair.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/28/2026 - House Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, I move that House Bills 4138, 4139, 4140, 4141, 4143, 4144, 4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149, and
- The rule is that the General Appropriations Act can only contain appropriations for the different departments
- That the non-appropriation portion of the feed bill might not be effective if it's challenged.
- Kind of sounds like policy beyond the appropriation.
- Also, another example in the Department of Corrections appropriation provision, there's the language
Summary:
The committee considered a motion declaring House Bills 4138, 4139, 4140, 4141, 4143, 4144, 4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149, and Senate Bill 1798 constitutional and in proper form. Rules attorney Tim Fleming said SB 1798, though not part of the budget package, had been reviewed and was constitutional and in proper form. He then discussed the budget-related bills, saying they were substantially constitutional and in proper form but flagged recurring issues in the feed bill and related budget measures.
Fleming noted potential constitutional concerns with policy language in the feed bill, including child safety training requirements in the Department of Child Safety appropriation and restrictions on out-of-state provisional beds in the Department of Corrections appropriation. He also cautioned about appropriations conditioned on legislative approval, possible separation-of-powers concerns, nonprofit and charity distributions that could implicate the gift clause, and a provision exempting counties from the constitutional expenditure limitation.
After no questions or comments, the committee voted 8-0 to recommend the measures as constitutional and in proper form. The motion passed with eight ayes and zero nays.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- We are concluding the public hearing on House Bill 2363 and we'll open the hearing on House Bill 2324
- House Bill 2098 eliminates that cap.
- House Bill 2098 strives to answer that question.
- House Bill 2098 strives to reverse that slide.
- However, the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to cap the payments of those corporations
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
social work, licensure, alternative routes, education requirements, professional regulation, tuition waivers, veterans, education, children of veterans, higher education, military families, music therapy, temporary exemptions, healthcare, therapy practice, funding, tuition, financial aid, state budget
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the the smaller amount of appropriation the the smaller amount of appropriation that<00:37:25.599
- the appropriation from Senate Bill 654 FN, lines 24 through 28, which is just a $40,000 appropriation
- </c><01:29:22.480><c> on</c> end of the page for an appropriation on end of the page for an appropriation
- </c><01:29:48.960><c> from</c> language for the appropriation from language for the appropriation from
- </c> And we're adding the appropriations And we're adding the appropriations language<01:32:24.239><c
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You would ask the facilities if the legislature appropriated this money.
- The agency was appropriated $13.3 million in supplemental appropriation for motor vehicle purchases.
- Moving to Issue 6, TEE was appropriated $30 million in GR for lawsuits.
- and ensuring an appropriate student-to-faculty ratio.
- Act (GAI) formulas to a more appropriate funding mechanism.
Committee:
Senate Finance
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, I've had those conversations with other House of Representatives.
- Shifting costs to providers appropriately.
- Yeah, I'm sorry, I got to say this appropriately.
- Does that version still have the— is it still the appropriation? Is that still $49,000?
- That would be something to tie it into, I think, would be the most appropriate.
Committee:
Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- Rather, it gives voters the choice to decide whether additional revenue tools are appropriate for their
- Assembly Bill 126 by the Committee on Budget, relative to education finance and making an appropriation
- The desk will remain open to process appropriate business.
- House Resolution 114. I have 67 no, 0. House Resolution 123. I have 67 no, 0.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate legal
- House Resolution 118 by Assembly Member Garcia relative to the FIFA World Cup.
- Speaker, I request that the first roll be open for co-authors at the appropriate time. Thank you.
- This House stands adjourned until Monday, June 15. Ms. Sanchez seconds.
- This House stands adjourned until Monday, June 15.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 2nd, 2025 at 10:00 am
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll call the Government Operations Section of House Appropriations to order, and the clerk will take
- So I'd like to further amend House Bill 2011 to add a section—thank you.
- Chairman, I move a due pass for amended House or Senate Bill 2011.
- Well, welcome to the Government Operations section of House Appropriations.
- The Appropriations Section of House Appropriations is back to order, and we're going to do a little discussion
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 2023 for the Racing Commission. Members confirmed the bill’s existing items, including the internships program and copier replacement, and then adopted an amendment based on the worksheet that moved those items to one-time funding. The committee then passed SB 2023 as amended, with the only noted differences from the Senate version being the one-time treatment of the $20,000 internship item and the copier replacement.
Next, the committee considered House Bill 2011 for the Highway Patrol. Representative Pyle explained a series of verbal amendments that shifted several one-time and ongoing expenses from the general fund to the electronic permit fee fund, including body armor, preliminary breath test devices, handgun replacement, emergency vehicle operations course resurfacing, and related items, while also removing the shooting range ventilation project because it could be completed with existing funds. The committee also added a section allowing carryover authority for federal grant dollars tied to the in-car router system. After adopting the amendments, the committee passed HB 2011 as amended.
The committee then discussed Senate Bill 2014 for the Industrial Commission, focusing on a proposed amendment by Representative Fisher that would direct additional percentages of North Dakota Mill net income to wheat breeding programs at NDSU’s main experiment station and branch research centers. Members asked about current funding, the size of the proposed transfers, and how the money would be used, with Fisher arguing the funds would support breeding, disease resistance, and related research. Several members said they wanted more information on existing funding and program costs before advancing the idea, so the committee held the amendment for further review and took no final action on the bill during this discussion.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (05/05/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- of the house.
- </c> we've already permitted housing. we've already permitted housing.
- </c> did not support House Bill 1526. did not support House Bill 1526.
- </c> >> House Bill 1505. >> House Bill 1505.
- House Bill 1505.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-04 (8:30AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Former House Member Kathleen is on the County Commission and does a great job, and talk is cheap.
- families receiving the basic housing allowance, and that is the bill, Mr.
- Traditionally, the House and Senate roll their budget out the same week.
- It will be then that we will hear the budget appropriations on Wednesday, February 18th.
- We have great partners in the House. Chairman McClure and I are working closely together.