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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 2014 will be heard last at the request of the sponsor.
- I'm the Chief Legislative Liaison for ADEQ.
- appropriately.
- This original bill legislation has been in since 1997.
- is appropriate and will cover our costs.
Summary:
The committee took up several energy, transportation, and land-use bills. HB 2428, dealing with county and ADEQ authority to issue voluntary permits certifying emission reduction credits for mobile and non-road sources, received neutral testimony from ADEQ and support from Maricopa County; the committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed the bill 10-0 with a due pass recommendation. HB 2145, which expands who may request certain gasoline fuel reformulation actions and is contingent on EPA approval, also passed on a 5-4 vote after brief staff explanation and no amendment.
The committee then considered HB 2331, a strike-everything amendment requiring electric utilities to ensure 85% of generating capacity serving retail load comes from “reliable resources” by 2030. Supporters, including the sponsor and Arizona Free Enterprise Club, argued it would protect affordability and grid reliability by favoring dispatchable power; opponents, including the Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action, said it would effectively favor fossil fuels, raise costs, and limit cleaner resources. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill 6-4. HB 2795, which would bar counties from using zoning to block small modular reactors once federal permitting conditions are met, drew strong support from the sponsor and industry advocates who framed it as pro-property-rights and pro-nuclear, and opposition from county, city, and environmental groups who raised preemption, local control, safety, waste, and siting concerns; it passed 6-4.
The committee also passed HB 2340, which allows the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee to evaluate proposed generating facilities along with transmission lines, on a 5-4 vote. HB 2400, an emergency measure to suspend the motor vehicle fuel tax in Areas A and C during part of the year and replace the lost revenue through state highway funding, drew opposition from cities and counties over transportation funding impacts but support from the sponsor and some members focused on gas affordability; the Griffin amendment was adopted and the bill passed 6-4. Finally, HB 2401 was introduced as a requirement for ADEQ to conduct a biennial review of available fuel formulations and their air-quality impacts in Areas A and C, but the transcript ends before testimony or action on that bill is completed.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- My expert witness is Annie Armitage from... the Legislative Education Study Committee.
- It's good legislation.
- Are you asking if this is funded legislation?
- So yes, you know, if that's appropriate, then it will be funded. I love the way you follow me.
- So, last session, there was an appropriation made—I'm going to look it up—$15 billion to be appropriated
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 5th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- If you flip to page two, you'll see all the legislative appropriations that you all have made specifically
- $2 million appropriation.
- There is still room to improve, and as you can see for the last five appropriations, these are all appropriations
- This was legislation that was passed in January.
- But still adhering to the legislation.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And so the legislation does a couple of questions.
- And so the legislation does a couple of critical things.
- It's not going to stop me from supporting the legislation. That's just, I like legislative review.
- Just said DFA special appropriations.
- So it was at New Mexico Tech's request. Thank you.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 152, which would create a low-income telecommunications assistance program and continue support for rural broadband operations and maintenance through the State Rural Universal Service Fund. Senator Padilla and Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Director Jeff Lopez said the bill responds to the loss of federal affordability support and would help low-income households pay for broadband, while also preserving funding for rural carriers and maintenance. Supporters included the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the New Mexico Exchange Carrier Group, tribal telecom representatives, and several rural providers, who said affordability is the main barrier to service and that the bill would help families, students, and rural communities. A few witnesses opposed parts of the bill, arguing that the ARS funding should be redirected entirely to broadband affordability and that legacy POTS-line support should sunset. Committee members asked about ETC requirements, satellite and wireless options, rural density, and the sunset provision; the sponsor said the sunset on ARS would be removed and that stakeholder discussions would continue in the interim. The committee voted due pass on the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 152.
The committee then took up Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 132, which would add software planning and replacement to the state’s equipment replacement fund. The sponsor and expert said state agencies now rely heavily on software for core services and that planning for software alongside hardware would improve efficiency, security, and long-term sustainability. There was no opposition, and the committee voted due pass on the substitute.
The meeting then shifted to a lengthy discussion of Senate changes to House Bill 2, the budget bill. Senate Finance staff described roughly 300 changes, including additional funding for fire response, early childhood, housing, health care, quantum initiatives, public safety, courts, transportation, education, and several social service programs. Members questioned cuts or reallocations affecting state employee pay, public school capital outlay, the state fair redevelopment, CARA, personal care services, the Office of Child Advocate, and other items. The presenters repeatedly defended the Senate’s use of funds as a way to preserve reserves while prioritizing health care, housing, education, and other recurring needs, and said reserves would remain above the target level even with the changes discussed.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026
Delaware House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I do support the legislation, or I am going to support the legislation.
- And I do support the legislation or I am going to support the legislation.
- There was a request for a roll call. There was a request for a roll call. Mr.
- I don't know if this is appropriate.
- Grant aid is an appropriation made by the General Assembly to support Grant aid is an appropriation made
Summary:
The House convened with quorum, offered prayers and moments of silence for community members who had recently died, and recognized several guests and family members in the chamber. After routine communications and passage of consent calendar 29, the chamber took up a series of measures on the main and colored agendas, with several bills and resolutions passing by voice vote or roll call.
Among the measures approved were House Concurrent Resolution 157, which as amended requested a State Lottery report on options to support traditional lottery retailers; Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program; Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecommunications carriers; Senate Bill 339 clarifying health directive forms in mental health facilities; Senate Bill 235 on manufactured home community rent increases; Senate Bill 325, as amended, updating fire prevention and volunteer fire/EMS background check rules; Senate Bill 309 on inmate work and discharge of incarceration-related balances; Senate Bill 324 on deadly weapons and constable agency representatives; Senate Bill 293 on youth camp child care licensing; Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication delivery; and Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to marry regardless of race or gender while preserving religious freedom. House Bill 188, changing Delaware primary elections to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after debate.
Two measures drew extended discussion and amendments. Senate Bill 233, requiring snow and ice to be removed from vehicles, was tabled once, then later amended and passed after debate over whether the law was workable for truck drivers and other vehicle operators; a proposed truck-related exemption amendment failed. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a pilot program for artificial intelligence and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, privacy, and educator oversight, alongside concerns from members about data, bias, and long-term effects. Several items were tabled or reconsidered during the session, and the House adjourned after completing the day’s business.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 49 (3-18-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 503, an act making appropriations for the operations and maintenance and support of the legislative
- President, this is the legislative branch budget.
- President, this is the legislative branch budget.
- </c><00:39:25.800><c> by</c> increase general fund appropriation by increase general fund appropriation
- </c><00:52:42.240><c> Research</c> people of the Legislative Research people of the Legislative Research
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Rules REVISION 5: Room Changed TO 450 Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- a piece of legislation that if you wanted to run a piece of legislation that had a cap irrespective
- This specific piece of legislation does not.
- So every single time we have a request, we do have to make those financial decisions as a legislative
- Especially this going into my second year as the appropriations chairman, we've had requests of probably
- So every single time we have a request, we do have to make those financial decisions as a legislative
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced a series of bills and resolutions, many involving taxes, education funding, health policy, and election rules. Representative Newton’s HB 1823, on the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s home-building activities, passed 10-0. Speaker Hilbert’s HB 2425, which would align Oklahoma election dates more closely with Texas and move some elections to March, passed 9-2 after debate about turnout and accountability. HB 4440, requiring Medicaid work requirements to track federal law, passed 10-2 amid discussion of chronic unemployment and the limits of changing Medicaid expansion because it is in the Constitution. HJR 1087, a major proposal to restructure the T-SET tobacco settlement trust and redirect funds toward higher education and related uses, passed 12-0 after extensive debate over venture capital investing, public health spending, and whether the trust should be modernized.
The committee also took up several property-tax measures. HJR 1053 would create a revenue-neutral ad valorem framework, requiring local approval for increases beyond prior-year levels; it passed 9-2. HJR 1054 would exempt business inventory from ad valorem taxation, and after questions about scope and possible abuse it passed 9-2. HJR 1044 would lower the annual cap on growth in assessed value for homestead and agricultural property from 3% to 2%; it passed 9-2. HB 4145 would raise the homestead exemption from $1,000 to $7,000 and passed 9-1. HJR 1081 would freeze ad valorem taxes for qualifying seniors and passed 8-1. The committee also advanced HB 3891, a county commissioner pay bill, after title was struck and members discussed its impact on small counties; it passed 9-2.
Other measures included HB 1770, directing an elk population study by Oklahoma State University, which passed 11-0; HB 1675, requiring youth camps to complete site-specific hazardous assessments, which passed 11-0; HB 3627, allowing the State Committee of Blind Vendors to meet by video conference due to quorum issues, which passed 11-0; HB 3472, expanding tire-recycling fund eligibility, which passed 10-1; and HB 1225, barring changes to the biological sex designation on birth certificates, which passed 8-2 after debate over medical, legal, and equal-protection concerns. The committee also advanced HJR 1019, a heavily amended proposal concerning party nominations for general elections, after striking title and narrowing the scope to federal, state, and county races; it passed 8-1 with two not voting. HB 3462, updating plumbing licensing law and aligning exam standards with other trades, passed 9-0 after title was struck to accommodate further negotiations.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources, May 27, 2026 - AM
Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:43.239><c> So,</c> appropriations as well. So, appropriations as well.
- So, in other words, they had way more requests than there was even money appropriated.
- general funding for recoupment, but the joint appropriations committee did not include the request in
- the funds payment request from the funds appropriated<00:52:58.960><c> for</c><00:52:59.080><c> the<
- committee did not include appropriations committee did not include the<00:53:21.040><c> request</c><
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it's a reoccurring appropriation.
- It has to go to appropriations.
- I just want to think a little bit: what is the appropriate strategy here?
- I just want to think a little bit: what is the appropriate strategy here?
- She does support this concept, and it is pretty short legislation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Persons disrupting legislative proceedings are subject to removal, arrest, or other appropriate. legal
- For legislative business, Assemblymember Ramos.
- I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 118.
- I request unanimous consent.
- Respectfully request your aye vote. Thank you Assemblymember Ward.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-14 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May I request a short recess?
- </c> appropriate and sufficient and legal. appropriate and sufficient and legal.
- </c> H. 907, an act relating to legislative H. 907, an act relating to legislative review<01:25:38.560
- of appropriations or impacts of appropriations<01:33:28.960><c> in</c><01:33:29.120><c> the</c><01:33
- So the appropriations in the bill.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion do pass to appropriation. Senators Arreguín, aye. Motion do pass to appropriation.
- At the appropriate time, I'll respectfully ask for an aye vote.
- So this is not an effort to undermine that legislation.
- This is very much working in tandem with that prior legislation.
- I ask for your aye vote at the appropriate time.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- This is governor request legislation.
- We've kept this a fairly narrowly focused piece of legislation. And I'll just second that.
- Our office's enforcement in the Consumer Protection Act is limited... ...piece of legislation.
- Legislation is needed and appropriate. The enforcement mechanism is also appropriate.
- So have you heard any concerns at the Appropriations Committee level? I have not.
Bills:
SB6046
Keywords:
SB 6046, Civil Air Patrol, Washington Military Department, Washington Division of Civil Air Patrol, volunteer air patrol, search and rescue, disaster relief, cadet training, communications support, cyber security, emergency response, governor call-up, active state service, federally chartered Civil Air Patrol, Washington Wing, Title 38 RCW, military department, tribal cooperation, public safety aviation, aerospace cadets
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- . request. request.
- </c> must be provided to staff on request. must be provided to staff on request.
- Without objection, the bill will be special ordered at the appropriate time for the next legislative
- time for the next uh appropriate time for the next uh next<01:57:42.000><c> legislative</c><01:57:42.480
- </c> the the legislation. the the legislation.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The request is based on two things.
- The request is based on two things.
- </c><00:59:54.440><c> for</c> garnering more and more requests for garnering more and more requests for
- If we note the blank appropriation, we're going to note on the committee report, at the request of $755,000
- , into that blank appropriation.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, Red Hill cleanup, water testing, environmental governance, and beverage container recycling. For SB 472, SB 501, SB 675, and SB 958 on cesspools, most testimony supported accelerating cesspool conversion and expanding Department of Health capacity, though the Attorney General flagged a single-subject issue on SB 472 and the Department of Health and others raised concerns about funding, program structure, and coordination. Supporters emphasized cesspools as a major water pollution source and urged earlier deadlines, while some testimony questioned the tax credit approach and asked for clearer grant and staffing language.
For SB 639 on underground storage tanks and Red Hill cleanup, the Department of Health asked for clearer cleanup standards and noted limits on laboratory detection and sampling, while supporters argued the bill would create a binding legal standard for remediation and help prevent reopening of the facility. Testimony also stressed the need to remove all contamination to the extent practicable and protect aquifers and drinking water. SB 664 on water quality testing drew strong support from residents and water advocates, but the Department of Health warned the measure could duplicate existing authority and create significant cost; the Board of Water Supply supported the concept while noting it would expand responsibilities into private-property testing.
SB 674 on environmental advisory council and waste reduction received mixed testimony: supporters said it would help address landfill siting and protect water resources, while industry groups requested changes to advisory council membership and exemptions for certain products, and one witness opposed the measure. For SB 1067 on deposit beverage container recycling, the Attorney General said the grant language may be constitutionally problematic because it lacks standards, while industry testimony both supported the recycling goals and asked for amendments, including broader representation on the advisory council and clearer treatment of compostable and packaging-related issues. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I will look forward to moving this at the appropriate time. Thank you so much.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
- The motion is due pass as amended to the Senate Committee on Appropriations.
- At the appropriate time, I would respectfully request an aye. Thank you. You may proceed.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several labor, workforce, and public works bills. SB 1166 would place AC Transit employees under PERB jurisdiction for unfair labor practice disputes; supporters said it would reduce costly court litigation and align AC Transit with other transit agencies, while AC Transit was neutral. The bill passed 4-1 to Judiciary. SB 1054 would add wage-data elements to state reporting systems to improve Medi-Cal/Calfresh verification and workforce-program accountability; supporters emphasized reducing administrative burdens and improving data for education and training outcomes. It passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1149 would expand bereavement leave to cover a “designated person” and align it with other California family-leave laws; supporters cited chosen-family and LGBTQ+ concerns, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations.
The committee also considered SB 909, which would raise and index public works contractor registration fees and prevailing-wage penalties and direct more penalty revenue to enforcement. Supporters argued stronger penalties and funding are needed to deter wage theft and backlogs, while contractor groups warned of higher costs, uncertainty, and no fix to staffing delays; it passed 4-1 to Judiciary. SB 1132 would require a standardized know-your-rights curriculum in the workforce development system, with supporters saying workers need labor and immigration rights information at job-entry points; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1241 would strengthen enforcement of skilled-and-trained workforce requirements on public works projects by defining substantial compliance plans and limiting repeated noncompliance; labor supporters said it closes loopholes, while contractor groups argued the market lacks enough workers and the bill is too rigid. It passed 4-1 to Appropriations.
The committee later took up SB 1038, which would require CalPERS to notify unions when employer audits are initiated so they can help members respond to potential pension or pay corrections. Supporters said members need representation when audit findings can create repayment obligations, and there was no opposition. The bill passed 4-0 to Appropriations. After a brief recess, the committee returned and formally closed the roll on SB 1038, then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> um making sure that we have appropriate um making sure that we have appropriate enrollment<00:02
- That can be helpful information when I get requests or when you get requests from constituents or just
- </c> get requests or when you get requests get requests or when you get requests from<00:15:16.320><c
- Um so we're is appropriate billing.
- So I appropriate action immediately.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:49.680><c> have</c> authorization. uh loan requests have authorization. uh loan requests have
- </c> here to talk about the bonding request here to talk about the bonding request that<00:09:28.080>
- </c> as as these committees appropriate as as these committees appropriate dollars<00:19:20.799><c> to
- These requests total $42.5 Peter.
- Obviously, MDOT has more requests.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Council Jun 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- like formal funding requests.
- Last meeting, this was state match and the waiver they requested for teacher housing.
- But, you know, the, the, the request for the district would be that not the, the original request was
- I've received calls from legislators.
- I want to make that request. I would like to request a new business.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/03/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:07:25.119><c> even</c> make a request they made a request even make a request they made a request
- <01:11:57.159><c> from</c><01:11:57.360><c> this</c> requested from this requested from this committee
- </c> it's always appropriate to ask questions it's always appropriate to ask questions even<01:18:37.320
- </c><01:28:26.440><c> we</c> by by supporting this appropriation we by by supporting this appropriation
- <01:40:51.400><c> of</c> appropriation of appropriation of $600,000<01:40:53.320><c> in</c><01:40:53.440