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MO
Transcript Highlights:
- , this cap now is, we're at $50 billion plus in our last three budgets.
- I'm changed because I'm in budget right now. Yes. And so I'm looking through a different lens.
- For those, they're on the budget, we kind of say they're with us, but they're just part of the budget
- For those they're on the budget, we kind of say they're with us, but they're just part of the budget.
- Again, my collector refuses to respond back to my Sunshine request.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Joint Resolution 169, which would cap spending growth and was described by supporters as a taxpayer protection measure. Representative Taylor opposed it, arguing the legislature was already considering too many tax-related measures at once and lacked a broader strategy. The sponsor said the resolution was about limiting spending, not taxes, and offered a committee substitute that added fees and surcharges into the baseline and addressed tax credits. After discussion, the substitute was adopted and the committee voted the House Committee Substitute for HJR 169 do pass, with Taylor and Strickler voting no.
The committee then heard House Bill 2819, which would allow rounding of cash transactions now that pennies are no longer being produced. The sponsor explained a committee substitute added safe-harbor language to protect merchants from lawsuits over rounding errors. Members asked about the rounding rules and confirmed the bill remained permissive rather than mandatory. The committee adopted the substitute and then voted the House Committee Substitute for HB 2819 do pass unanimously.
House Bill 2746, sponsored by Representative Williams, would create a property tax map feature on the Department of Revenue website showing current levies and assessed values to improve transparency. Supporters said it would help homeowners compare assessments and understand property tax differences, while opponents and agency witnesses raised concerns about the large startup cost, estimated at about $7 million, the need to gather data from many counties, and the fact that some counties already provide similar information. The Department of Revenue and State Tax Commission witnesses said the data would be difficult to compile statewide and that local participation and data standards vary widely. The bill was heard, but no vote was taken in the transcript.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2329, which would gradually reduce the assessment ratio for personal property from about 33 1/3% to 18% over three years. The sponsor argued the tax is burdensome, especially for working families and businesses, and said it would encourage a broader shift away from personal property taxation. Supporters echoed that it is a highly visible and unpopular tax. Opponents, including a county assessor, warned the bill would sharply reduce local tax bases, especially in rural counties, and likely force levy increases on real property or cuts to schools and other districts. The hearing ended without a committee vote on HB 2329.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- That was a lot of questions, but talk about that budget impact on your work. Do it. Thank you, Mr.
- How are you going to manage that without staff and without a budget? Yes. Mr.
- And I'm disappointed that the Department of Justice didn't properly request monies for your work.
- We have the budget here now. Yeah. money you need. We cannot do that.
- We have the budget here now. Yeah. Then it’s the fault is on ours. We have the budget here now.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- That was a lot of questions, but talk about that budget impact on your work. Do it. Thank you, Mr.
- How are you going to manage that without staff and without a budget? Yes. Mr.
- And I'm disappointed that the Department of Justice didn't properly request monies for your work.
- We have the budget here now. Yeah. Then the fault is on us. We have the budget here now.
- Thank you. ...like she's absolutely going to need the budget for this to actually work.
Summary:
The committee held confirmation hearings for Don Walters as New Mexico’s first State Child Advocate and for two New Mexico Highlands University regents, Elaine Luna and Grace Margaret Herrera. For Walters, the sponsor and selection committee chair described her extensive child welfare background, including work as a guardian ad litem, CYFD attorney, and director of CYFD’s Office of Advocacy. Multiple supporters testified, including former colleagues, a foster parent, and CYFD Acting Secretary Valerie Sandoval, all praising her integrity, child advocacy experience, and commitment to collaboration and transparency.
Committee members focused heavily on the new Office of the Child Advocate’s startup needs, especially staffing, access to CYFD records, and funding. Walters said she expected the office to need roughly $4.5 million to $5 million to launch and envisioned about 26 to 27 staff, with regional presence across the state. Members urged the legislature to fund the office through House Bill 2 and discussed possible legislation to ensure timely access to records. The committee then voted unanimously to advance Walters to the full Senate.
For New Mexico Highlands University, Senator Campos introduced Elaine Luna for reappointment, highlighting her background in social work, hospital administration, and community service. Luna said she would focus on student support, basic needs, and mental health, and the university president testified in support. The committee asked about campus safety and student issues, including how the board would respond if students were affected by ICE actions. The committee voted to advance Luna unanimously.
The final confirmation was Grace Margaret Herrera, presented as a student regent candidate for Highlands. Supporters described her as a former foster youth, small business owner, and current student success center employee who mentors students and brings lived experience to the role. Members praised her resilience and connection to students, and the committee unanimously advanced her to the full Senate as well.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Those revenues and balance our budget.
- The bill in addressing new evaluations that are requested from the district, If a mom or dad wants to
- It's really where people talk about the budget being a moral document, and this is that.
- So it's definitely considered new spending in our budget.
- But the request is simple. Our school district has exceptional results. We had all A's.
Bills:
HB2
Keywords:
disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license, volunteer management system, volunteer registration, criminal history check, background check, Texas Division of Emergency Management
Summary:
The Senate Education K-16 Committee met to consider HB 2, the major school finance bill, with the chair explaining that the committee substitute would provide about $8 billion in new public education funding. The bill was described as including permanent teacher compensation increases, expanded teacher incentive allotment funding, support for early literacy and numeracy, teacher certification and residency pathways, special education funding, career and technical education, school safety dollars, and facilities support for charter schools. The committee adopted the committee substitute without objection after roll was called and a quorum was present.
Members questioned the bill’s structure, especially the balance between across-the-board teacher pay and the teacher incentive allotment, the treatment of uncertified teachers, and differences in requirements between traditional public schools and charter schools. Senator Menendez and Senator West raised concerns about equity, charter-school parity, facilities funding, inflation, and whether the bill should include more support for fine arts and extracurricular programs. The chair responded that the bill was designed to direct most new money to traditional public schools while also preserving flexibility and that charter-school and public-school alignment would need further work.
Invited witnesses Dr. Imelda De La Rosa and Val Acri testified in support of the bill, emphasizing that the Teacher Incentive Allotment helps recruit and retain teachers in rural districts and supports mentorship and certification pathways. Public witnesses also supported the bill but urged more funding for fine arts, local flexibility, and full restoration of House-proposed funding levels. Dr. Josh Jones supported year-long teacher residencies, Dr. Philip Morgan asked for more local control and restoration of fine arts funding, Rich Saina supported the bill but warned about hold-harmless reductions, and Dr. Greg Poole supported the bill while asking for flexibility for high-performing districts that already pay high salaries. After the invited testimony and some public testimony, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair so members could attend the Senate floor.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/19/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Um last budget session was Absolutely.
- </c> this work through our request today. this work through our request today.
- </c> the requested increase. the requested increase.
- </c> received previous uh jobs budget received previous uh jobs budget funding.<01:09:46.560><c> Thank
- c><01:25:53.040><c> support</c><01:25:53.520><c> and</c> request continued funding to support and request
NH
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/2/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> unless requested by the developer. unless requested by the developer.
- A roll call has been requested.
- A roll call has been requested.
- A roll call has been requested.
- </c><00:30:53.400><c> that</c> and put things into their budget that and put things into their budget
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><04:07:24.680><c> to</c> of The Office of Management budget to of The Office of Management budget
- </c><04:13:14.119><c> in</c> to all their information upon request in to all their information upon request
- The yeas and nays are requested.
- The House will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches.
- The Chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 001 Jan 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I request the report be read. report. I request the report be read.
- c> budget committee, Representatives budget committee, Representatives Ceroda,<01:05:45.440><c> Brown
- </c><01:06:16.079><c> and</c> chance to look beyond our budget and chance to look beyond our budget and
- 09.280><c> will</c> Our budget situation especially will Our budget situation especially will force<01
- While we're facing another billion-dollar budget shortfall, we'll still pass a record-setting budget.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Mar 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The money is there, the amendment makes no change, it's already in the budget.
- incorporated in the higher education budget, uh, and the text.
- So let's see this year what is the cost of our capital outlay project budget.
- There was money in the, in HB 2 in the budget last year to create the TED for this year.
- We have, you know, requests for proposals, we have everything, Mr.
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Mar 31st, 2026
Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- Long-established practice requires the Department of Justice to request position authority in the state
- budget or to make a 1310 request of the Joint Committee on Finance to approve. ...to approve the acceptance
- At no point was the lawful process of requesting such positions in the budget or from the Committee on
- on December 8th. ...in full disclosure of the records this committee requested on December 18th.
- The actual specific request of this committee was pretty much disregarded.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 4166, State Budget Implementation. HB 4167, State Properties Management.
- System, and we just need to bear that in mind when we look at our budget in future years.
- Police have requested it.
- Police have requested it.
- In lieu of the sponsor not being here, he has requested that I speak on this bill.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several introductions of guests, including two young mayors visiting the chamber. Members then adopted House Resolution 2008 unanimously, honoring Daniel Cade Blackman, with extended remarks from his family and colleagues about his service, faith, and legacy. The House also took up a motion to reconsider SB 1456 from a prior date and proceeded into Committee of the Whole on multiple Senate bills.
In Committee of the Whole, members considered and amended SB 1170, SB 1496, SB 1511, SB 1016, SB 1335, and SB 1683, with each ultimately receiving a do pass recommendation. The discussion included a correction to SB 1170 to remove an unintended section, a municipal improvement district process change in SB 1016, an ag-to-urban water permitting fix in SB 1335, and a land-sale restriction involving China in SB 1683. The committee reports were adopted, and the bills were ordered for third reading as appropriate.
On third and final reading, the House passed SB 1188, SB 1560, and SB 1723, with recorded votes of 38-0-10, 48-2-10, and 51-0-9 respectively. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to HB 2265, HB 2404, HB 2950, and HB 2986, then passed those bills on final reading; members speaking in support highlighted court-fee policy, mental health crisis response, tourism improvement areas, and water infrastructure savings. The chamber then announced a Republican caucus meeting and adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We already have an existing law that they can request that assistance.
- We're extending who can request the assistance to a county clerk or the Secretary of State.
- So if they are there at the request of the election workers, they can absolutely do that.
- What is the budget for that with the Secretary of State's office?
- So with my point, it's going to go back to the budget.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard a bill aimed at protecting New Mexico elections from outside interference and codifying emergency election procedures. The sponsor argued New Mexico already ranks first nationally in election administration, but said the bill was needed in response to threats of federal interference, including possible deployment of federal agents at polling places. The bill would create state prohibitions on stationing troops or armed federal personnel at polling places, interfering with election workers or voters, or changing voter qualifications or election rules contrary to state law. It would also create civil enforcement authority for the Attorney General, Secretary of State, county clerks, or affected voters, with injunctions and civil penalties, and make violations a fourth-degree felony.
A second major section would allow emergency changes to polling locations and voting procedures during declared disasters such as wildfires or floods without first obtaining a court order, including use of mobile voting units and secure online ballot return options for some voters. The Secretary of State’s office said these procedures were already largely in rule and that the fiscal impact would be minimal, with existing voter education materials and law enforcement guides covering implementation. The office also said the bill would extend who may request law enforcement assistance and strengthen existing election offenses by adding “under color of law” language and a new offense for intentionally obstructing access to a polling place.
Committee members raised concerns about definitions, possible effects on military personnel, police, federal officers, county clerks, tribal jurisdictions, and polling places on federal property, as well as the scope of civil penalties and how intent would be proven. Several members questioned whether the bill was rushed, whether all analyses had been received, and whether the emergency provisions could disadvantage rural communities if notice requirements could not be met during disasters. The sponsor and Secretary of State representative responded that the bill would not prevent qualified voters, including military members, from voting, that local police were treated differently from federal personnel, and that courts would determine intent and appropriate defendants. No vote was taken; the chair said the hearing was being held as a subcommittee and would reconvene later, likely the next day, for a vote.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Conservation and Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Conservation and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So that was in the budget; there's the expected revenue.
- We, as this body, when we do the budget every year, right? Right.
- We don't say, hey, you... ...we do the budget every year, right? Right.
- It's clear in their budget; we have the money to do this.
- And, you know, in their budget, we have the money to do this.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To submit a capital budget form called the C-100 for major capital project funding requests.
- We come with a design request. And then should you approve that, then another two years goes by.
- Thank you, Capital Budget Committee. I'm excited to be here.
- I didn't even recall that you had jumped ship here from the Capital Budget. I miss you guys.
- We then turn those rank lists into OFM, and they're submitted to the budget process, through the budget
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several capital-related bills. HB 2353 would raise the pre-design threshold for state-funded capital projects from $10 million to $15 million and index it to inflation beginning in 2027. The sponsor and a testifier said the change would reduce delays and save money on projects by avoiding costly pre-design work for mid-sized projects; staff noted the bill could reduce future capital budget costs. HB 2420 would increase the Small Works roster contract cap in stages from $350,000 to $650,000 by 2030, with a proposed substitute shifting the first increase from July 2026 to January 2027 to allow time for rulemaking. Testimony from universities, cities, ports, counties, and water/sewer districts supported the bill as a way to reduce administrative burden, speed projects, and help small and diverse contractors.
The committee also heard HB 2470, which would change how the School Construction Assistance Program treats school facilities on military bases. Staff explained the bill would exclude on-base instructional space from a district’s available-space calculation and adjust state assistance to account for federal funding, potentially increasing eligibility for affected districts such as Clover Park and Medical Lake. The sponsor and supporters said current rules unfairly reduce state support for districts serving military families; OSPI testified in support but said the bill would need amendment to avoid federal-law issues and was working on a revised approach that would increase the SCAP funding assistance percentage instead of directly referencing federal funds. Clover Park School District and the Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported the measure.
In executive session, the committee moved HB 2338, which expands the low-income weatherization program to include community-scaled projects, out of committee with a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17 ayes and 2 excused. The committee then held a work session with the Recreation and Conservation Office on its competitive grant programs, including Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program accounts, youth athletic facilities, community forests, aquatic lands, boating, off-road vehicle, firearms and archery, and federal grant programs. Members asked about demand, ADA compliance, geographic distribution, and technical assistance; RCO said demand is high in several programs and that it uses scoring criteria, regional allocations, and outreach to improve access statewide.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/28/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- that in that case for this immediate need there would not be a additional budget request until the end
- that in that case for this immediate need there would not be a additional budget request until the end
- that in that case for this immediate need there would not be a additional budget request until the end
- that in that case for this immediate need there would not be a additional budget request until the end
- Uh, so that in that case for this immediate need there would not be a additional budget request until
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Speaker, I request roll call. Thank you. Speaker, I request roll call. Thank you.
- </c> request a division vote. request a division vote.
- A division has been requested. Members, take your seats. Who requested the roll call?
- I heard Wheeler requested a roll call. Representative Palone requested a roll call.
- </c> All a division has been requested. All a division has been requested.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the current code, they can only capture 1% of that into their budget.
- and go and... ...voters, if they choose, they can do the initiative process and go and lower the budgets
- use the initiative process, get 20% of the signatures, go to the ballot box, and say we want the budget
- At his request, I'm going to hold that and likely put that on an agenda for Monday.
- Yeah, I think that I'm covered with the unanimous consent request unless somebody objects.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Aug 11th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- You can see in the last two years, there's been an increase to our recurring budget.
- This year, we have a budget that is just over a million for this fiscal year, and we aim to request,
- this is not an official request because none of it has been approved yet, but we aim to request an additional
- As I just mentioned, we have the $7.5 million in non-recurring budget requests, and we're working to
- As this budget session progresses, I encourage you to look for those requests for ongoing funding that
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, what we look at as a small amount will possibly bankrupt their budget, and so I think you might
- You said, you talked about records requests.
- Does someone have to file a records request to find our addresses today?
- You said, you talked about records requests.
- Does someone have to file a records request to find our addresses today?
Summary:
The committee took up several claims bills and tax-related measures. It reported favorably SB 20, providing $400,000 in relief to J.N., a minor injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk, and SB 14, providing $1.7 million to the estate of Pineal Januier after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. It also approved SB 674, which would let property appraisers, like tax collectors, budget for hiring and retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval. In each claims bill, the sponsor described the underlying incident, the settlement amount, and the remaining payment sought under sovereign immunity limits; there was no opposition on the claims bills. The bonus bill drew support from property appraisers who said it would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new appropriations.
The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, which would create a new homestead-like property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead property for more than six months as residential rental housing. Supporters said it was intended to encourage more affordable rental housing by extending a $50,000 exemption and Save Our Homes-style assessment cap to qualifying properties. County and city representatives, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, reduced public safety funding, and tax shifts to other property owners and businesses. Several senators also raised concerns about density, parking, and whether landlords would actually pass savings on to renters. Despite the opposition, both the constitutional amendment and the implementing bill were reported favorably.
The committee also approved CS for CS SB 268, as amended to include congressional members, creating a public-records exemption related to certain residential information for elected officials. The First Amendment Foundation opposed it, arguing the bill lacked a sufficient public purpose and could hinder transparency, while senators supporting it cited real threats and harassment against themselves and their families. SB 100, which bans government display of flags representing political viewpoints and allows active or retired military members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag, also passed after extensive debate. Opponents argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride and other identity-related flags; supporters said government buildings should not display political messages and that the bill protects neutrality. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval every eight years for local discretionary taxes such as tourist development taxes and local option taxes, with exceptions for pledged bond revenues. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the restaurant/lodging industry opposed it, saying it would create uncertainty, threaten tourism and infrastructure funding, and complicate long-term planning; Senator Sharief and others said the measure would disrupt existing surtax-backed projects and revenue streams.