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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So first off, I mean, it's perfectly referenced in the analysis, as I did not reference it in my analysis
  • The recommendation for the STEM network was included in the executive budget.
  • It also was included in the LUC budget. Originally, it was not in the LFC budget.
  • He did an analysis on the bill as well and saw some possibilities.
  • As mentioned, part of the budget allocation was for data collection and for evaluation.
Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • This analysis reviewed studies primarily from countries like China, India, and Mexico, showing associations
  • Critically, a 2025 meta-analysis in JAMA Pediatrics found inverse associations between fluoride and children's
  • I know the legislature cut the budget by $1.6 million last year, and that's like a 10% cut.
  • understand the fiscal implications, because I am concerned about cuts that were instituted to the budget
  • I think the Senate Government committees from the last few years would disagree with that analysis, but
Summary: The committee first handled Senate Bill 1045, which would bar cities, towns, and counties from taxing or charging fees on the use of blockchain technology in residences, with limited exceptions. The sponsor said the bill was a repeat of a measure vetoed the prior year and framed it as a tax-preemption issue. There was no testimony, and the bill was moved and passed out of committee on a 4-3 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1019, which would prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Senator Shamp argued the bill was about health freedom, informed consent, and emerging research she said raised concerns about fluoride’s benefits and possible neurodevelopmental risks. Opponents, including representatives of Arizona dental and public health groups, testified that community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and especially important for low-income and rural communities with limited dental access. After extended debate, the bill received a do pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. Senate Bill 1050 would provide free lifetime state park passes to Arizona veterans. State Parks testified neutrally but warned the measure could reduce revenue used to support park operations and rural economies; the sponsor said the bill was prompted by a park visit where veterans were charged admission. The committee also approved SB 1050 on a 4-3 vote. Later, SB 1078, dealing with de novo review in public records denial cases, passed unanimously after support from the Goldwater Institute, and SB 1083, which would prevent HOAs and condo associations from banning certain lighted home address devices for emergency response, also passed after testimony from the sponsor and a homeowners coalition.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/17/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the overall state general fund budget of the overall state general fund budget and<00:02:33.959
  • <00:03:23.599> is is funded in this in this budget is is funded in this in this budget is
  • <00:34:58.320> is funding for the agricultural budget is funding for the agricultural budget
  • Again, a reminder that this budget, this bill, is about one quarter of 1% of the overall state budget
  • This budget, this bill, is about one quarter of 1% of the overall state budget, and it does contain funding
Bills: HF1704, HF1722
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Mar 17th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm representing the Legislative Budget Board, and I'm here as a resource.
  • We have not done that analysis yet, but we could certainly.
  • We are among one of the safest cities as you look at the city budget.
  • But it's not lost on us the bigger picture analysis of all of this.
  • It's so in the weeds it wouldn't make a difference to your analysis.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/23/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Omnibus Transportation Budget Bill.
  • 2431, the omnous higher education budget 2431, the omnous higher education budget bill.<00:01:12.080
  • looked so carefully through the budget looked so carefully through the budget and<00:18:09.840><
  • This budget is about $40 million less, but it is well within our budget target.
  • does is we assign the agencies a budget. does is we assign the agencies a budget.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • They just need a sign-off from the Legislative Budget Office.
  • They just need a sign-off from the Legislative Budget Office.
  • They just need a sign-off from the Legislative Budget Office.
  • find ways to also solve the budget find ways to also solve the budget problems<00:26:04.920>
  • We've got a budget shortfall.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • understanding that, would you be okay with taking that part out of it so that we can get a good analysis
  • That would probably help, but they're very concerned about dropping this in on a current budget right
  • And I know that this is one of those years where we're looking at a tight budget.
  • We'll see how this goes as we go through the budget process.
  • What is your analysis of why this move would make sense?
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Feb 11th, 2026

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • What the other thing is, is that you mentioned K through as an analysis.
  • c><00:19:36.640> through<00:19:37.760> as<00:19:38.000> an<00:19:38.120> analysis
  • <00:19:38.880> you mentioned K through as an analysis you mentioned K through as an analysis
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

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Transcript Highlights:
  • He knows the budget better than anybody I know. Anybody I know.
  • I think we finally have kind of got our arms around this and have right-sized their budget from the consent
  • That's why it's in our Public Safety budget, and the money goes to a program that essentially has detailed
  • The rest of the funding is therefore in the baseline of the budget of the agency.
  • You know, we heard our appropriations and budget chair earlier today talking about another bill where
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, the Office of Minnesota Management and Budget would solicit proposals with nonpartisan entities.
  • There are a host of, you know, for-profit entities that do this kind of complex economic analysis, um
  • folks to to provide and do the analysis. folks to to provide and do the analysis.
  • and pay for all the nice our own budget and pay for all the nice things<00:32:09.360> that<00
  • <01:36:56.159> and allow more time for analysis and allow more time for analysis and deliberation
Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.