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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Working Group on Omnibus Human Services Appropriations - 05/22/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • started and then start some of the conversations, uh, how we will be able to develop a better, um, budget
  • started and then start some of the conversations, uh, how we will be able to develop a better, um, budget
  • started and then start some of the conversations, uh, how we will be able to develop a better, um, budget
  • This is a governor's proposal for budget and technical changes, just moving where the budget activities
  • Uh so this legislative and budget team.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • John Hicks, Secretary of the Governor's Executive Cabinet and State Budget Director; Eric Gibson, Director
  • That's the way, once the governor declared a disaster, that's how it activates in the budget.
  • you all provide in a the budget you all provide in a provision<00:19:34.200><c> for</c><00:19:34.720
  • a cap of $50 million for the budget a cap of $50 million for the portion<00:19:52.919><c> of</c><00:
  • Here's what I've had to do and spend, and here's how much it affected my budget.
Summary: The concurrent House-Senate meeting opened with a roll call and then received a briefing from Kentucky Emergency Management and the Transportation Cabinet on the February storms and flooding. Officials described the event as ongoing and statewide in scope, beginning in western counties and then heavily affecting Eastern Kentucky, including major impacts in Perry, Letcher, Clay, Bell, Martin, Pike, and other counties. They reported widespread power and water outages, nearly 600 people initially sheltered, more than 1,500 water rescues, over 250 National Guard members activated, and substantial mutual aid from other states and FEMA. They also said 73 counties had declared emergencies, 23 fatalities had been confirmed at that point, and individual assistance had already distributed $5.5 million to residents after the federal declaration was signed. The administration emphasized that recovery needs were still being assessed but were already significant. Kentucky Emergency Management said public assistance estimates were about $58 million and rising, with about 2,005 homes and 272 businesses inspected so far. Debris removal was identified as a major issue, and officials said they had requested Category A federal assistance for debris in four counties while continuing to seek more as assessments continued. They also noted that disaster recovery centers were opening and that teams were going door to door in affected areas. On transportation, KYTC reported 39 counties affected, a peak of 355 road closures reduced to 49, 18 damaged bridges, 94 bridges with debris on them, and 579 roadway damages, while continuing to clear roads and move supplies such as water, food, blankets, and heaters. Secretary Hicks then asked lawmakers to consider additional funding mechanisms. He said the current $50 million emergency cap in the budget was likely to be exhausted, with $21.5 million already allocated, and proposed either lifting the cap or creating a new “safe fund” for this disaster, similar to prior funds used after the western Kentucky tornadoes and the 2022 eastern Kentucky floods. He said the state could redirect about $25 million from an unused western Kentucky economic development allocation and about $20 million from an eastern Kentucky transportation allocation, for a total of $45 million, to help with this response. Members and officials also discussed debris disposal, with the Pike County landfill expansion identified as a possible site to receive some of the debris and reduce costs. Representative Fugate thanked the agencies for their response and described severe local impacts, including water outages, road slides, damaged water treatment plants, and heavy debris in homes and driveways.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 5 February, 2026; 8:30 AM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Budget so that they can have some in-person meetings.
  • They recommended no changes to the budget as presented.
  • They that the board reviewed the budget.
  • </c><00:30:33.120><c> as</c> recommended no changes to the budget as recommended no changes to the budget
  • That was to cover um the budget.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • select activities that match their available resources, ensuring that even campuses with limited budgets
  • In our district, the LCAP is on a different budget cycle than the academic year.
  • because they weren't there to see the full budget cycle through.
  • Giving them the confidence to manage daily finances, budgeting job checks, and make informed choices
  • Budgets, because we made it a little bit more optional to provide these resources or if you wanted to
Summary: The joint Senate and Assembly Education Committee hearing featured opening remarks from legislators welcoming students from the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, with members emphasizing student voice and noting that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing then moved through multiple student panels presenting policy ideas, with members responding in a mix of support, technical questions, and cautions about cost, implementation, and tradeoffs in instructional time. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12 to increase civic literacy and participation through flexible school-based activities. Members asked about costs, flexibility for sixth grade, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum and standards. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with added motioning rights and training on budgeting and LCAPs; members raised concerns about mandate costs, board size, and the scope of motioning authority. The third panel proposed middle school financial literacy instruction, potentially embedded in existing classes like math, with a 10-year phase-in for teacher training and curriculum updates; members questioned whether the state should wait for the already-approved high school financial literacy course to be implemented first. The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice materials in discipline processes; members discussed prior legislation, confidentiality in expulsion hearings, and the likely cost of a state task force. The fifth panel proposed short, twice-a-semester mental health and life-skills sessions for grades 7-12, but members expressed skepticism that brief classroom sessions could meaningfully address mental health needs and suggested wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts instead. The hearing then began panel six on AI implementation in classrooms, with students arguing that districts need clearer guidance on AI use and that education must adapt rather than ignore the technology.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • In our district, the LCAP is on a different budget cycle than the academic year.
  • because they weren't there to see the full budget cycle through.
  • Giving them the confidence to manage daily finances, budgeting job checks, and make informed choices
  • And, like I said, to a wide range of budgets because we made it a little bit more optional to provide
  • Budgets because we made it a little bit more optional to provide these resources or if you wanted to
Summary: The Senate and Assembly Education Committees held their annual joint hearing with the California Association of Student Councils and SABLE, where student delegates presented policy ideas developed over two days. Committee members repeatedly praised student voice and noted that several past student proposals had become law. The hearing began with opening remarks from legislators and student organizers, who emphasized the importance of civic participation and the value of hearing directly from students. The chair also reviewed hearing rules and explained that the panels would be treated as peers in a formal policy discussion. The first panel proposed an annual civic engagement day for grades 7-12, with flexible activities such as mock elections, civic fairs, Socratic seminars, and public comment practice. Members asked about costs, grade-level flexibility, voter registration, and how the proposal would fit within existing curriculum time. The second panel proposed amending Education Code Section 35012 to require at least one student board member in every unified and high school district, with expanded training and motion rights. Legislators supported the concept but raised technical concerns about fiscal impact, the need for odd-numbered boards, the scope of motioning authority, and whether districts would need reimbursement if the mandate became statewide. A third panel proposed adding middle school financial literacy instruction by embedding it into existing classes, with curriculum and teacher training developed over time by state agencies. Members questioned how it would fit into adopted materials and whether the state should wait until the new high school financial literacy course is fully implemented before designing middle school instruction. The fourth panel proposed expanding restorative justice by creating a CDE task force and authorizing PPS-certified staff to use restorative justice training materials in discipline processes. Senators discussed prior legislation, confidentiality concerns in closed-session hearings, and the fiscal cost of a state task force, while expressing support for stronger restorative practices. The final panel proposed more active mental health education through short, twice-semester classroom sessions for grades 7-12 focused on coping skills, time management, and awareness of resources. Assemblymember Castillo and Senator Cortese questioned whether teachers and counselors could effectively deliver the program, whether it would duplicate or overburden existing efforts, and whether wellness centers or student-led awareness efforts might be more effective. Committee members generally agreed the topic was important but were skeptical that another curriculum mandate was the best solution, and no votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • select activities that match their available resources, ensuring that even campuses with limited budgets
  • in regard to funding to be heard and sufficiently addressed by the district, especially concerning budget
  • In our district, the LCAP is on a different budget cycle than the academic year.
  • because they weren't there to see the full budget cycle through.
  • Keeping it optional makes it inclusive to all school boards, whether they have a large or small budget
Keywords: 987, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:31:59.760><c> will</c> decided what Minnesota's budget will decided what Minnesota's budget will
  • request of the consider the budget request of the judicial judicial judicial branch.<00:32:14.640><c
  • And in the end, that's basically what we have is a bare-bones keep-the-lights-on public safety budget
  • And in the end, that's basically budget.
  • As Chair Mhler said, there were budget.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (01/31/2025)

State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> a balance budget a balance budget amendment<00:19:41.240><c> and</c><00:19:41.440><c> somebody</
  • </c> the movement to adopt balance budget the movement to adopt balance budget amendment<02:49:54.680
  • </c> make with respect to the balanced budget make with respect to the balanced budget amendment<02:54
  • </c><03:03:25.000><c> the</c> just discussing a balanced budget the just discussing a balanced budget
  • </c><03:03:46.359><c> proposal</c> discuss a balanced budget proposal discuss a balanced budget proposal
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/11/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We really, in this budget crisis with a $70 billion budget and a looming massive deficit, this is not
  • budget with a looming $70 billion budget with a looming massive<01:42:11.840><c> deficit,</c><01:42:
  • budget.
  • ,</c> when we before we voted on the budget, when we before we voted on the budget, the<02:45:17.080>
  • </c> budget cliff. budget cliff.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><03:12:16.960><c> War</c> in the budget War in the budget War it's<03:12:18.160><c> about</c><03:
  • year United States debt by budget year United States debt by Congressional<03:13:11.160><c> budget</
  • If you look at the polling, Americans say, well, our foreign aid budget must be 25% of our federal budget
  • Our foreign aid budget is less than 1% of our federal budget.
  • ><c> one</c><04:07:50.000><c> concerned</c> of our federal budget no one concerned of our federal budget
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Fate, go ahead. the budget bill, but I just wanted to the budget bill, but I just wanted to see
  • We we'll to budget, don't you think?
  • </c> transfer this conversation to the budget transfer this conversation to the budget if<00:45:40.560
  • They were taking<01:31:32.080><c> the</c><01:31:32.239><c> budget</c><01:31:32.960><c> budget</c><01:
  • budget budget language that we<01:31:34.239><c> all</c><01:31:34.480><c> passed</c> we all passed we
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have an appropriation that was made in the 24 budget cycle, among other things.
  • But part of the budget bill last year included $90 million in response to our efficient operations and
  • “It would authorize the Office of State Budget Director to release capital construction funds for the
  • When you look at our state budget, Medicaid is now our second biggest use of general fund dollars.
  • </c> will be able to address that in budget will be able to address that in budget language<01:29:34.920
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0. The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • I just say we don't take action on them because we're setting a budget and you all set your budget.
  • and you all set we're setting a budget and you all set your<01:07:27.119><c> budget.
  • </c> your budget. your budget.
  • </c><01:16:32.159><c> process,</c> the deficiency in the budget process, the deficiency in the budget
  • I I I just will be reviewing the budget.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the June 10 minutes, and then handled a routine agenda of contracts and agreements. It deferred one Kentucky Educational Television contract to the August 2025 meeting because the vendor was not registered with the Secretary of State, and then approved the remaining routine items on the PSC green list and related contract lists without objection. The most detailed discussion involved two personal service contracts for the Kentucky Employees Health Plan. Officials from the Personnel Cabinet and Department of Employee Insurance explained that the contracts were designed to identify claims errors and overspending, with vendors paid a percentage of validated savings recovered for the plan. Senators asked how the savings were calculated and whether the contracts had changed plan processes; staff said the contracts had produced realized savings, some errors had been corrected going forward, and the vendors report quarterly. The committee approved those contracts. The committee then took up a retroactive Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority contract for a customized College Info Road Show bus. Members questioned why the contract was being presented months after execution, why it involved an out-of-state vendor, and whether the purchase was reasonable and timely. KHEAA staff said the delay stemmed from the need to finalize sustainability and safety details after the RFP, and acknowledged internal process and staffing issues. Several members criticized the retroactive approval process and said they could not validate the purchase from the information provided, but the committee ultimately approved the contract after debate. A final KHEAA discussion focused on the purpose and value of the mobile outreach bus. Staff said the bus supports college and financial aid outreach, especially in rural areas, and has been used for 26 years. Some members questioned the return on investment and whether the state should rely more on broadband and remote outreach, while others supported the program as a way to reach students and families. The committee approved the KHEAA contract, with Senator Douglas voting no and explaining concerns about whether such outreach programs are the proper role of government and whether they are the best use of public funds.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're happy to present the governor's budget proposal.
  • I sincerely governor's budget proposal.
  • We barely get any of our budget from the general fund.
  • You know, the governor's budget certainly addresses this.
  • You know, the governor's budget certainly addresses this.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 14, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 44

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:17:46.520><c> by</c> and achieve their low bid budget by and achieve their low bid budget by
  • ><c> concerns,</c> But unfortunately, with budget concerns, But unfortunately, with budget concerns,
  • </c> Madam Speaker, with our budget Madam Speaker, with our budget constraints,<03:00:52.440><c> um</
  • </c> So, Madam Speaker, with our budget So, Madam Speaker, with our budget constraints,<05:00:34.000>
  • </c> faces a 1.8 billion budget shortfall. faces a 1.8 billion budget shortfall.
Keywords: 910, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:06:23.600><c> For</c> budget, all of that is at risk. For budget, all of that is at risk.
  • This budget would impose coverage.
  • </c><00:08:52.080><c> It's</c> cuts to line items on a budget. It's cuts to line items on a budget.
  • </c> current budget of 47.7 billion. current budget of 47.7 billion.
  • </c> NCI's budget by 33%. 37%. NCI's budget by 33%. 37%.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

ALC-PEER Jun 16th, 2026

ALC-PEER

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's not part of the typical budget that we have on an annual basis.
  • This is just to correct their budget.
  • It's also to correct that budget. And C is a request from ASU Beebe.
  • And that is what's really put a strain on our budget the last two years.
  • And that is what's really put a strain on our budget the last two years.
Summary: The committee met to review a large slate of fiscal year 2026 and 2027 appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. Early items included temporary appropriations for agencies such as Health, DHS, Education, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, and Game and Fish, covering items like maternal health outreach, energy assistance repayments, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim reparations, aviation grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Members asked questions on several items, including DHS aging carry-forward funds and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to COVID-era balances; the committee also approved a disclosure by the chair on the Game and Fish-related item before voting to approve the section. The committee then approved continuation requests, CARES Act and ARPA reallocations, and federal grant appropriations. Notable discussion included the Boonville developmental disability project, ALIGN program reallocations at several universities, a small business technical assistance grant at UA Little Rock, and a Department of Public Safety highway safety grant, for which members requested more detail on operating expenses and professional fees. Additional approvals covered a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive program, restricted reserve fund transfers for military medical command and university projects, and a state central services deduction held at 2%. The Department of Commerce also received approval for a reallocation of positions and spending authority tied to its organizational realignment. Later sections included shared technology and higher education transfers, cash fund appropriations for school Medicaid reimbursements, corrections, youth mental health, narcotics detection canines, bike safety equipment, a state motor pool pilot, and law enforcement safety costs. The committee also reviewed budget classification transfers, including a Governor’s Office legal fee transfer related to a California lawsuit, and heard explanations about E-Rate reimbursements affecting the Office of State Technology. Members asked about VOCA funding levels for crime victim services and about the National Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based organizations; officials said federal funding had declined from prior highs but appeared to have stabilized, and that the nonprofit security grant is an annual federal program. The meeting concluded with review of pay plan requests, DHS overtime funding for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustment request allowing DFA to make up to $1 million in transfers to close the books, after which the committee adjourned.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 75 Mar 27th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Amending Section 63-802, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding limitations of budget requests and
  • House Bill 952 is Take 2 on the Secretary of State Enhancement Budget.
  • I know as we're winding down the maintenance and enhancement process, the budget process as a whole,
  • Good body, the bill before you essentially is the 2027 enhancement budget for the Idaho Department of
  • Essentially, what this does is provide an additional $98,857,800 for ITD's four budgeted divisions.
Summary: The House began with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. Members also received communications including the designation of a substitute legislator and committee reports on pending and temporary administrative rules, with several rules approved and some recommended for rejection or exception. The Speaker outlined the day’s plan, noting the chamber would work through orders of business, suspend rules for selected bills, and likely finish for the day before returning the following week. A major floor debate centered on Senate Bill 1397, which would bring certain private sewer districts under Public Utilities Commission oversight for rates and related matters. Supporters argued the bill would protect private property owners in large private sewer districts from monopoly-like control, lack of recourse, and arbitrary rate or hookup decisions. Opponents argued sewer districts are already heavily regulated through DEQ and other requirements, that costs vary by system, and that the bill would expand government and create accountability problems. After debate, the House voted 18-51 with one pair recorded, and the bill failed to pass. The House then passed House Bill 952, the Secretary of State enhancement budget, which included funding for a voter pamphlet on constitutional amendments and initiatives and a 2% ongoing general fund reduction. It also passed Senate Bill 1426, the Idaho Transportation Department enhancement budget, and Senate Bill 1427, the Department of Lands enhancement budget. The chamber also introduced and referred several new bills, including measures on child care, taxation, abatement districts, homestead property tax relief, education, homeowners associations, and appropriations for Fish and Game, species/minerals/energy coordination, and corrections. Later, after recess, the House received additional Senate messages, introduced Senate bills on public health, stable coins, behavioral health, and water resources, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 75 Mar 27th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cooperative Welfare General Fund to the Rural Physician Incentive Fund, providing requirements for budget
  • House Bill 952 is take two on the Secretary of State Enhancement Budget.
  • I know as we're winding down the maintenance and enhancement process, the budget process as a whole,
  • Good body, the bill before you essentially what this is is the 2027 enhancement budget for the Idaho
  • for ITD's four budgeted divisions.
Keywords: 989, all
Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and received several communications, including the designation of Max Brown as a substitute legislator for District 14. Committee reports summarized review of numerous administrative rules, with Judiciary recommending approval of several Idaho State Police and Sexual Offender Management Board rules and partial rejection of some Office of Administrative Hearings rules, while Health and Welfare recommended approval or extension of most Health and Welfare and DOPL rules but rejection of certain occupational therapy, physical therapy, and child care-related rules as inconsistent with legislative intent. The chamber then handled messages from the Senate and Governor, printed and enrolled multiple bills, and introduced a large slate of new measures. These included House bills on child care, taxation, abatement districts, homestead property tax relief, education, homeowners associations, and several appropriations bills, along with Senate Bill 1435, a major Health and Welfare appropriation bill covering Medicaid, public health, behavioral health, and related programs. The House also received Senate bills on public health, stable coins, and water resources, and advanced several measures to second or third reading. On the floor, the House suspended rules to consider Senate Bill 1397, which would have placed certain private sewer districts under Public Utilities Commission oversight. Supporters argued it would protect property owners in large private sewer districts from monopoly-like control over rates and hookups, while opponents said sewer districts are already heavily regulated by DEQ, that the bill would expand government and burden the PUC, and that local districts need flexibility. The bill failed on a roll call vote, 18-51. The House then passed House Bill 952, the Secretary of State enhancement budget, after debate over restoring a $350,000 voter pamphlet item and including a 2% ongoing general fund reduction. It also passed Senate Bill 1426, the Idaho Transportation Department enhancement budget, and Senate Bill 1427, the Department of Lands enhancement budget, both after brief explanations of the funding items. The House recessed, returned, processed additional Senate and House messages, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Create a digital platform to provide youth about workforce opportunities 2/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So we'll see what we can do in terms of budgets and have conversations, but so grateful to the folks
  • So we'll see what we can do in terms of budgets and have conversations, but so grateful to the folks
  • So we'll see what we can do in terms of budgets and have conversations, but so grateful to the folks
  • So we'll see what we can do in terms of budgets and have conversations, but so grateful to the folks
  • So we'll see what we can do in terms of budgets and have conversations, but so grateful to the folks
Keywords: 1183, house