Video & Transcript Research : 'General Fund'
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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- What this bill would do would allow AOCC to use these funds for the general operation of the courts and
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for <00:14:23.839>the <00:14:24.000>general use these funds for - the general use these funds for the general operation<00:14:24.800>
of <00:14:24.959>the - Where is a it's only general elections. Where is a general<00:29:26.240>
election? - I mean, I got general election?
Keywords:
psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabis, beverage prohibition, criminal penalties, youth access, Jefferson County, pistol permit, gun permit, concealed carry, firearm permit, sheriff fee, permit fee, weapons license, gun licensing, school security, Jefferson County Sheriff's Fund, retirement system, Gardendale, Birmingham legislative office, local bill
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Alabama Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund.
- This funding has already been put there.
- Alabama Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund.
- <00:06:01.360>
It Enforcement Scholarship Fund. It Enforcement Scholarship Fund. - The funding has already been it died.
Keywords:
school safety, emergency response, training, public safety, Alyssa's Law, law enforcement, scholarship, tuition assistance, dependent education, Alabama, blackout license plate, HB360, Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, sales tax holiday, firearms, guns, ammunition, bullets, primers, gun accessories
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Information Technology Oversight Committee (7-8-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Thcker, if you the Attorney General. Mr.
- General. Um, uh, thank you, Mr. General. Um, uh, thank you, Mr.
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a set with equipment and it's generally a set with equipment and it's generally - <00:40:03.920>
assembly uh when we as the general assembly uh when we as the general assembly - In general with that? Tom, go ahead.
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Kentucky Office of the Attorney General 00:01:18
LTS Kentucky Managed Technical Services LLC 00:13:41
Kentucky Wired Operations Company 00:34:20, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from its May 21 and June 10 meetings, then heard testimony from the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General on the effect of HB 314 on the Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) board. The Attorney General’s representative said HB 314 changed KCNA’s structure and staffing, but did not alter the statutory duties of the board, which still include developing and implementing strategic plans, providing policy direction, monitoring results, and approving fiscal planning. He argued the board is not merely advisory, has operational and budget authority, and that actions taken outside board approval could be ultra vires and without effect. He also noted the board historically approved settlements and contracts, including matters involving Open Fiber, and said the removal of the executive director position reduced direct personnel control but did not eliminate the board’s broader oversight.
The committee then heard from representatives of Kentucky Managed Technical Services/LTS, who described a dispute over the Kentucky Wired network refresh and service-provider transition. They said the project agreement required a market test and acceptance of a proposal for both the network refresh and service-provider role, but that their proposals were rejected and the refresh work was later treated by the parties as a change order issue. They said some equipment worth about $3 million had been delivered, transferred, and paid for, while roughly $7 million in additional equipment was canceled by LTS but reportedly shipped to a KCNA warehouse and not paid for. They also said no refresh installation work has been performed, that they continue providing network maintenance to avoid service disruption, but believe the contract has expired and that there is no current agreement for ongoing service-provider work.
Committee members asked whether actions taken without board approval would be invalid, whether the board could alter or terminate contractor arrangements, whether the bond disclosures suggesting a successful contract extension were accurate, and what equipment had been purchased or remained in storage. LTS representatives said they would follow up with the committee on the financial delta between the contracted rate and the month-to-month billing they say has been in effect since the contract expired, and on an inventory of in-service equipment and end-of-life dates. They said they want a commercial resolution, but if no resolution is reached soon they may pursue the formal contractual dispute process, and identified September 1 as their stated target date for resolving the matter and completing the refresh.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:25 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB241
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 18th, 2026 at 06:51 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB241
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 18th, 2026 at 10:53 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SB241
Keywords:
child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- appropriated from the general fund for the Department of Health's Veterans Home Remodel Project have
- been expended and that any remaining federal funds reduce appropriations from the general fund by $1
- Seeing none, I thank you very much. fund by $1 for every $1 of federal funds fund by $1 for every $1
- , for the funding in general, and particularly for the funding for the Ventrance Home in Buffalo.
- perpetually funded uh payments. perpetually funded uh payments.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- subsection 3, from page line 10 to 13, you're going to find that this appropriation of $200,000 is a general
- fund appropriation and it goes into an election recount account.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Dakota, like most states, has a general Dakota, like most states, has a general pro<00:13:48.079
- Are there any general questions, or what is the committee's pleasure?
- ><02:16:28.320>
is <02:16:28.400>the general questions or what is the general questions - There's not enough general funds, and so then up to $5 million of the LISRA is the backstop.
- There's not enough general funds, and so then up to $5 million of the LISRA is the backstop.
WY
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a difference in our schools by funding a difference in our schools by funding - <00:09:32.959>
resources state, and federal tax funded resources state, and federal tax funded - neighboring states how they're funding neighboring states how they're funding their<00:29:51.120
- funds, it's being done half with federal funds.
- fund and half will be federal fund.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The base for the general fund for the biennium is $435 million and change.
- from the general from the general fund.<01:06:51.039>
Co-chair <01:06:51.599>Fischer - She said it is not a general fund impact, but rather an impact on the unemployment insurance fund.
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fund and confirm there is no general fund and confirm there is no general fund - general fund but rather an impact on the general fund but rather an<01:13:00.159>
impact <01:13
Keywords:
HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Keywords:
data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development, February 13, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Keywords:
data privacy, government accountability, personal data, data retention, resident rights, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation, state commission, decentralized, nonprofit association, merger, conversion, liability, membership, governance, indemnification
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- But you're actually going to create a revolving fund to put this into.
- However, when it's funded, it's kind of funded through it's just a line item directed inside the ODOT's
- Hodges fund increase to 60 million. So currently, from 60 to 670.
- The overall goal and intent is To increase funding for the roads eight-year plan.
- We're gonna put it in the way stations and ports entry revolving fund.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Apr 14th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Commerce & Economic Development Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill strengthens protections for donor intent, helps guard against misuse or abuse of funds, and
- Misuse or abuse of funds and to promote responsible self-governance for charitable leaders.
Keywords:
bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, SB1061, Oklahoma Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, SAFE Act
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Generous.
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Generous. - Uh, this bill generally sets parameters for how long a social media company can retain your data, with
- Uh<00:28:56.080>
this <00:28:56.320>bill <00:28:56.960>generally <00:28:57.480> <00:28:57.760>- > sets
parameters Uh this bill generally sets parameters Uh this bill generally
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 148 on combat sports, but members said they had agreement only in principle and were waiting on a conference draft and money committee release, so the bill was rolled to the next day. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation was then described as regulating professional solicitors who sell donated non-perishable tangible property, including prompt payment, financial reporting, disclosure, and contract requirements; the committee adopted the conference draft and passed it unanimously. SB 2607 on landscape architects was also passed with a conference draft after members agreed to align licensure qualifications with the uniform standard used by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.
Later, HB 1642 on consumer protection and crypto kiosks was passed with amendments to ban the purchase of cryptocurrency through crypto kiosks, and SB 2396 on property was deferred because members said they were aligned on the policy but still needed to sort out enforcement, with the issue to be left to a task force. SB 2961 on insurance was deferred to the next day pending release, and SB 2471 on the powers of artificial persons was rolled to the next day while the House and Senate sought legal clarification to make the bill more defensible; members said they agreed on the goal of addressing dark money but wanted to avoid harming Hawaii or local companies.
The committee then passed SB 3001 on artificial intelligence with amendments. The conference draft renamed the regulated systems as “AI companions,” narrowed and clarified the definition, required reasonable measures to prevent outputs encouraging serious bodily injury, increased disclosure frequency for minors, added a feature restriction to discourage disengagement, removed provisions the Senate viewed as too broad or insufficiently articulated, shifted annual reporting to the Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration, and removed civil penalties. Members also said the romantic-relationship language had been removed for now but could be revisited later. SB 2433 on condominiums was discussed but rolled to the next day because the House and Senate were still considering changes related to DCCA authority and condo-owner disputes, and HB 1897 on condominium alternative dispute resolution was deferred for the session because the Senate was not ready and time was running out.
In the final portion, HB 1753 on social media data retention was passed with amendments setting limits on how long companies may retain user data, with exceptions such as domestic violence evidence. SB 1166 on insurance was rolled to the next day after discussion of historic weather damage and the need to avoid affecting ongoing litigation against oil companies; members noted they had received an AG opinion that the bill would not jeopardize that litigation. SB 2964 on property insurance was passed with a conference draft requiring insurers to periodically ask homeowners about significant improvements so coverage can be reassessed, and SB 3255 on currency was passed with a conference draft authorizing penny rounding to the nearest five cents, though one senator voted no because he preferred the Senate version that had included a separate cash-acceptance issue. The committee also discussed SB 2852 on website accessibility for people with disabilities as the next item, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that measure.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- remain subject to applicable state health and safety codes, disability accessibility requirements, general
- the vote, basically, this authorizes the use of the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund
- related report to the legislature to include any donor evaluation conducted using the monies from the fund
- and<00:26:08.560>
we <00:26:08.679>have <00:26:08.800>an monies from the fund - and we have an monies from the fund and we have an effective<00:26:09.320>
date.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> So, it's no new money solicited, so this is one >> No funds in the bill, but certainly to move this
- Senator Kim, I. and Senator Lee, I. >> No funds in the bill, but certainly to move this uh forward.
- we're hopeful that that will be sometime soon since the bill does not have any um new request for funding
- we're hopeful that that will be sometime soon since the bill does not have any um new request for funding
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Her tenure includes service as Deputy Attorney General, Deputy Director of Department of Taxation, Director
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Attorney includes service as Deputy Attorney includes service as Deputy Attorney General - Deputy<00:03:08.600>
Director <00:03:09.120>of <00:03:09.200>Department General - , Deputy Director of Department General, Deputy Director of Department of<00:03:09.800>
Taxation,< - First joining Realty Investment Company, he became its president and general manager in 1968.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, sanctuary policy, detainer, ICE, federal immigration authorities, 8 U.S.C. 1357(g), 8 U.S.C. 1373, 8 U.S.C. 1644, deportation, undocumented immigrants, noncitizen, migrant rights, local police cooperation, law enforcement cooperation, hold request, judicial warrant, probable cause, civil immigration enforcement, county police, state police