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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> those figures in their um Grant budgets those figures in their um Grant budgets and<00:18:33.679
- So our budget cost is $15 million with the state budget.
- That is our budgeted request that we submitted through the agency phase of the governor of the budget
- </c><04:22:00.119><c> request</c><04:22:00.760><c> that</c><04:22:00.960><c> we</c> is our budgeted request
- that we is our budgeted request that we submitted<04:22:02.359><c> through</c><04:22:02.920><c> the<
Summary:
The meeting featured presentations from the Department of Administrative Services and the Treasury Department on state revenue reporting and unclaimed property. State Comptroller Dana Call explained DAS’s role in compiling statewide revenue reports, including the annual revenue plan set through the budget process and the monthly revenue focus reports that track cash receipts. She noted that unrestricted general fund revenue is about $2 billion annually, while miscellaneous other revenue is a much smaller and less predictable category, averaging roughly $30 million to $32 million a year. She also described two more material internal revenue lines: statewide indirect cost recoveries and post-retirement benefit recoveries, which are billed to agencies and often tied to federal reimbursement rules.
Members asked about the interest line in the revenue charts and about how the figures were presented, and Call clarified that the totals were in millions and that the interest item would be explained by the Treasurer. She also explained that the indirect cost and post-retirement recoveries are internal cost allocations that flow back into the unrestricted revenue pool and are reflected in agency budgets as interagency costs.
Treasurer Monica Meissner then outlined Treasury Department functions, including bank deposits, statewide disbursements, banking relationships, investments, debt management, compliance, the FONA College Savings Program, the ABLE Plan, scholarship programs, and the abandoned property program. In discussing unclaimed property, she said holders report property after a five-year dormancy period, the state uses automated systems and outreach to locate owners, and claim activity has increased. In fiscal year 2024, the state returned about $12.2 million to citizens through roughly 12,000 claims; over the last 10 years, about $72.6 million has been returned. She also said the state escheated $19.9 million to the general fund and $1.8 million to counties last year, and explained that securities-related proceeds are harder to estimate because they depend on market conditions. No votes or formal actions were taken.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- Concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water and Light.
- It's a request to review investment summaries. We'll need a motion to file as reviewed. Motion.
- This is a request to approve funding for the Rural Community Grant Program for fiscal year 2026.
- It's a request for approval of special maintenance funding for fiscal year 27.
- This is a request to review the proposed new resolution. Office of State Technology.
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Council met and first adopted the previous meeting minutes, then honored Lori McDonald of the Department of Human Services for nearly 28 years of state service. Members read a resolution recognizing her legislative, constituent, and leadership work at DHS, and the council adopted it unanimously. McDonald thanked members for their support, and the Senate also presented her with a citation, a flag flown over the Capitol, and a commemorative coin.
The council then received the May 2026 revenue report, which showed gross adjusted collections of $7.76 billion year-to-date, up 4.4% from the prior year, and net available for distribution of $6.36 billion. The Bureau of Legislative Research noted collections were running above last year and that the updated forecast reflected a surplus. The Executive Subcommittee report was adopted after members were told it had approved captive insurance premiums and deductibles, a claims administration contract, emergency DHS rules, waiver requests, committee fund allocations, and the cancellation of the regular July ALC meeting in favor of only meeting for urgent matters.
Several subcommittee reports were then adopted, including Administrative Rules, Game and Fish and State Police, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Lottery Oversight, Occupational Licensing Review, Peer Review, Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and Personnel. During the Administrative Rules discussion, members questioned the Department of Education about delays and vendor performance under the ClassWallet contract; department officials said they were meeting regularly with the vendor, keeping expense review in-house, and would consider other options if needed. In Personnel, the Department of Commerce clarified that a reallocation request was part of a broader departmental realignment and shared services move, not the Arkansas Workforce Connection waiver. The council also reviewed and took action on several communications, including filing retirement system investment summaries as reviewed, approving rural community grant funding, giving favorable advice for state park acquisitions/expansion, approving special maintenance funding for state parks, and filing proposed Office of State Technology service rates as reviewed before adjourning.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- Concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water and Light.
- It's a request to review investment summaries. We'll need a motion to file as reviewed. Motion.
- This is a request to approve funding for the Rural Community Grant Program for fiscal year 2026.
- It's a request for approval of special maintenance funding for fiscal year 27.
- This is a request to review the proposed new resolution... Office of State Technology.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Health Committee and Senate Health Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And I obviously chair the Health Budget Subcommittee, And I obviously chair the health budget subcommittee
- You know, there's budget requests that we're doing to support that, but preventative care needs to continue
- The second piece is to put the system on a budget. Every Californian is on a budget.
- That is a budget for the entirety of the system.
- Neither California's budget nor household budgets can afford to let health care costs continue to grow
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 5, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> program from um the 24 from the budget program from um the 24 from the budget bill.<01:51:30.239
- </c><01:52:39.440><c> bill</c> iteration in the budget bill iteration in the budget bill appropriated
- It was always an amendment to the state budget.
- </c> uh an amendment to to the state budget. uh an amendment to to the state budget.
- </c><02:16:50.319><c> Uh</c> outside of the budget. I don't know. Uh outside of the budget.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 22 Morning Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Your question: is this a request bill from the Funeral Directors Association?
- Thank you for the question, it is not a request bill of any type.
- Just have a budget question. I'm perplexed. We have no money for childcare subsidies.
- It's what we were told at the beginning of the session in terms of our budget this year.
- Was this a request bill from a constituent, or how did you come about filing this?
Bills:
HB4104, HB3722, HB3787, HB3700, HB3701, HB3310, HB3404, HB2964, HB2398, HB3024, HB3499, HB3278, HB3279, HB3645, HB3649, HB2293, HB3260, HB3176, HB3177, HB3114, HB3172, HB3322, HB3323, HB4248, HB3720, HB2210, HB1322, HB1937, HB3301, HB4107
Keywords:
Oklahoma criminal law, felony classification, Class B5, Class D1, sentencing enhancement, repeat offender, domestic violence, stalking, voyeurism, peeping tom, clandestine recording, hidden camera, privacy offense, sex offender registry, Sex Offenders Registration Act, protective order violation, animal cruelty, cockfighting, dogfighting, public safety
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 051 Mar 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- By the sponsor's request, I request that we be removing Senate Bill 95 from the consent calendar and
- By the sponsor's request,<00:32:24.080><c> I</c><00:32:24.320><c> request</c><00:32:24.640><c> to</c>
- <00:32:25.120><c> we'll</c><00:32:25.440><c> be</c><00:32:25.519><c> removing</c> request, I request
- to we'll be removing request, I request to we'll be removing Senate<00:32:26.159><c> Bill</c><00:32:26.399
- You know, I've seen him working on the budget.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 16th, 2026 at 09:04 am
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there was some confusion initially on the Senate side where that request came from.
- What it does change is how often prior authorization can be requested by the insurance company.
- You're just requesting that they make a report. Yes.
- The $25,000 from each of the bills are not necessarily in the budget.
- The budget people kind of did their budget thing...
Keywords:
SB 101, Health Care Delivery and Access Act, repeal of repeal, sunset repeal, delayed repeal, health care, healthcare, access to care, medical services, provider regulation, state health law, New Mexico, SB 21, Medicare supplement, Medigap, open enrollment, guaranteed issue, birthday month enrollment, health insurance, insurance regulation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PBS Info Briefing - Mon Feb 3, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:14:59.040><c> because</c> through for their budgets because through for their budgets because
- </c><00:20:24.799><c> funding</c> coming in next year to request funding coming in next year to request
- We were not included in the budget our first year.
- </c><01:19:20.639><c> for</c> RFI we we've done one RFI request for RFI we we've done one RFI request
- in the current budget right is current in the current budget right is going<01:20:39.040><c> to</c><
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And so some of the recommendations are no recommendation because the clients have tried to request either
- And so some of the recommendations are no recommendation because the clients have tried to request either
- When you look at the overall operating budgets of Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the difference between even
- Oklahoma City has over a $2 billion annual budget.
- The city of Tulsa has over a $1.1 billion budget, with around $310 million to $311 million dedicated
Bills:
HB3045
Summary:
The Public Safety Committee first considered several gubernatorial nominations. Brent Black of Bixby was renominated to the Forensic Review Board, with Senator Guthrie noting the board’s seven-member makeup and the need for mental health professionals; the nomination was advanced 8-0. Lou Ann Moody of Henrietta was then presented for the Forensic Review Board. Moody described her long legal career, her work as city attorney and in juvenile/dependency matters, and her decision to avoid criminal defense work to avoid ethical conflicts. Members asked about the board’s caseload and meeting schedule, and the nomination was advanced 8-0. The committee also heard the nomination of a retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer, Mr. McCoy, to the OSBI Commission. He emphasized his decades of law enforcement and emergency-management experience, and the nomination was advanced 8-0.
The committee then took up House Bill 3045, with an amendment offered by Senator Reinhart. The amendment would allow certain fire departments, rural fire districts, and fire protection districts in municipalities under 200,000 population to recover accident response fees, while preventing those fees from going into general revenue or funding non-fire services. Reinhart explained the bill was intended to address fire departments’ ability to recover costs while limiting the impact on the state’s two largest cities. Senator Brooks questioned why the exemption would apply only to the largest municipalities, and Reinhart responded that Tulsa and Oklahoma City would see the greatest fiscal impact and that rural departments lacked comparable revenue sources.
Senator Murdoch raised a point that the bill had an unescorted fiscal impact on municipalities and asked for a ruling under the Municipal Fiscal Impact Act. The chair took the matter under advisement and, at the sponsor’s request, laid the bill over rather than proceeding further. The meeting concluded with members offering extended personal remarks thanking the chair and vice chair for their leadership and service, and the chair adjourned the committee.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- At the request of Senator Bernsketter, Representative Cupps from Barry County, home of Emery Melton and
- On behalf of Senator Bernsketter, again at his request, and correct me if I'm wrong, Representative,
- Chair Davidson's empty seat and the esteemed budget committee.
- And because... ...of working with him, I requested to be the Vice Chair this year in the hopes—it's not
- It's just that you can't request a physical copy of all the RSMo free of charge now.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 1470, presented by Representative Cupps on behalf of Senator Bernsketter. The bill would update statutes governing the Joint Committee on Legislative Research by allowing revised statutes to be provided free in web-based form rather than as free physical copies, directing sales revenue into a statutory revision fund, changing the committee’s required meeting frequency from at least once every three months to at least twice a year, and extending the time to appoint a chair after the General Assembly convenes from 10 to 30 days. Cupps said the changes were intended as cleanup and efficiency measures reflecting how the committee has operated since staffing reductions in 2015.
Members questioned whether the bill would reduce accountability by lowering the minimum meeting requirement, whether any other statutes would need cleanup if hard-copy publication changes, and whether virtual meetings should be considered. Cupps and later staff said the committee could still meet more often if needed and that the bill was meant to avoid unnecessary meetings when there is no business to conduct. Representative Steinhoff raised concerns about the statutory revision fund cap and whether the fiscal note matched the bill’s change from supplement costs to general republication costs. Director Matt Morris testified that the free-copy language is outdated, that the committee no longer has authority to give away revised statutes for free, and that the fund currently nets about $8,300 to $8,400 annually; he said a general republication could cost roughly $270,000 to $300,000 or more, with the bill intended to preserve enough reserve for that possibility and for server costs.
No witnesses testified in opposition. The hearing concluded with the chair indicating a House committee substitute would likely be prepared, and that another hearing may be held the following week. No vote was taken.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It'll go basically through the, I believe, the legislative body in their budget. Because, Mr.
- We have no idea where the budget process is going.
- We have no idea where the budget process is going to end up.
- Representative Green requests that you introduce RS 33538.
- We are also requesting, the reason it's a memorial is because we're requesting that CMS do some clarifications
Summary:
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the minutes from February 24 and 25, then heard HCR 30, which would authorize $200,000 to hire a consultant to help the legislature review the managed care RFP and contract process. The sponsors said the consultant is needed because the managed care contract is large and complex, the work must be done quickly before the RFP is finalized later this year, and the consultant would advise the legislative Medicaid review panel rather than draft the contract. Members asked about the consultant being a single person, the funding source, and the cost; two members voted no, but the committee ultimately sent HCR 30 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then introduced RS 33537, a bill to allow a limited mobile cigar business to obtain a tobacco permit without a fixed brick-and-mortar location. The sponsor said the proposal was developed with the Department of Health and Welfare to preserve the state’s goal of preventing youth access to tobacco while accommodating a niche business model. Questions focused on the permit structure, the small fiscal impact, and whether the bill fit the committee’s health mission; the RS was introduced.
Next, the committee introduced RS 33538, which would require insurance coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients facing treatments that can damage fertility. The sponsor described the bill as medically necessary coverage for patients who often must decide within days whether to preserve fertility before starting chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, and noted the cost estimate would be absorbed into state insurance costs. Some members raised concerns about the fiscal note and mandating benefits in private insurance contracts, but the RS was introduced for further hearing. Finally, the committee heard HJM 16 supporting the Department of Insurance’s actions regarding Medicare Advantage plans and asking CMS for clearer guidance on federal and state roles. Director Cameron testified that carriers had withdrawn or discouraged enrollment in ways he viewed as unfair trade practices, and the committee sent the memorial to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So an individual supplemental budget.
- largest budget in the state of Minnesota.
- largest budget in the state of Minnesota.
- largest budget in the state of Minnesota.
- </c> solutions in such a limited budget year. solutions in such a limited budget year.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- budget is approximately $15.5 million.
- The budget shows four positions.
- The budget shows four positions.
- budget.
- We reduced our budget a bit.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Insurance Commissioner DJ Bettencourt on the New Hampshire Insurance Department budget. He said the department is self-funded through assessments on insurers based on New Hampshire premium volume, with about $8 billion in premiums written in the state and a department budget of roughly $15.5 million. He explained that the department has 88 authorized positions, eight vacancies, and that three full-time positions were unfunded after the governor’s requested 4% reduction exercise. He also said the department is trying to balance staffing needs with not overburdening carriers during a hard insurance market.
A major topic was the department’s $2.6 million rebate to industry from the prior fiscal year, which Bettencourt described as a credit against the next assessment rather than a direct cash payment. Members questioned why that credit was not reflected as a reduction in the upcoming budget, and Bettencourt and staff explained that the budget assumes full staffing and full spending, with any year-end surplus returned to insurers. The commissioner said the department had added staff in recent years for succession planning and to preserve institutional expertise, and that the rebate reflects careful budgeting rather than excess spending.
Members also asked about staffing changes by division, including positions unfunded in fraud, property and casualty examinations, life and health examinations, and tax. Bettencourt said fraud investigations remain strong and that the department can use outside contractors for examinations, with those costs billed to the company being examined. He also described the department’s examination process, including periodic financial exams and targeted market conduct reviews triggered by consumer complaints or trends. Additional questions covered OIT transfers, the department’s oversight of fully insured health coverage, the insurance premium tax and fines going to the general fund, and the department’s limited role in auto repair reimbursement disputes, where he said complaints have recently declined.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- do we support school districts with the resources they have not only within their own funding and budget
- time talking about additional requirements for schools, especially in the past couple of years as budget
- Callan mentioned earlier, is couched in the budget context that we're in right now.
- This is a budget proviso-funded program that's been around for the last Program.
- Current budget allocation funds 18 student assistance professionals across 18 school districts serving
Bills:
HB1634
Keywords:
mental health, behavioral support, education, school districts, student assistance, 904, all
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Michael Kratsios, of South Carolina, to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Mark Meador, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner. Feb 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I know that the Trump administration has said that they plan to slash the budget of the National Science
- I promulgated budget priorities that led to the federal government doubling research and development
- I was very pleased to see Chairman Ferguson issue a request for information last week seeking public
- I can't speak necessarily to the top line of the national science foundation budget.
- I served as the US CTO in the last administration Even in constrained budget environments.
Keywords:
Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace.
Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Jul 23rd, 2025
Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- The Water Development Board's role is to bank and finance requests.
- Anything else with respect to that request?
- When I applied, I only requested the grant.
- I also shared that information with our city and county as requested.
- It was redoubled in a recent Water Development Board request.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, they contemplated putting some changes in the budget.
- Last year, they contemplated putting some changes in the budget.
- We respectfully request your aye vote, and Scott and I are happy to answer any questions.
- We respectfully request your aye vote, and Scott and I are happy to answer any questions.
- We respectfully request your I vote, and Scott and I are happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Seven - Thursday, March 12
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And, you know, over 10 years, that's probably just a rounding error in a budget."
- "And, you know, over 10 years, that's probably just a rounding error in a budget, hopefully, especially
- It'll be seniors on fixed budgets, everyday Missourians.
- We are going to put a $9 billion hole We are going to put a $9 billion hole in our budget.
- That piece was pulled out at the request of some people on the other side of the Senate.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 04:01 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- It also requires the governor, in each budget, to provide for the reappropriation of the unused balance
- the teacher and leader induction programs for the purposes of fulfilling the school safety fund requests
- School safety fund request and makes technical amendments. Questions of our guest counsel.
- Chairman, I understand you received a few emails requesting you put this on the agenda.
- So any county could be eligible for that if they request it and the Office of EMS deems it.
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee met with a quorum present, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then considered a series of House bills and committee substitutes. House Bill 5438, dealing with changes to Step 7 of the school aid formula and allowable uses of certain education allocations, was amended to adopt the Education Committee’s changes and then reported to the full Senate. House Bill 4087 creating the West Virginia-Ireland Education Alliance was also reported, as was House Bill 4191, which expands child care tax credit eligibility for employer-sponsored facilities and changes subsidy payments from attendance-based to enrollment-based reimbursement; senators emphasized its workforce and economic development benefits. House Bill 5074, which reallocates medical cannabis fund balances and future revenues, was amended to increase the Child Protective Commission pilot funding from $3 million to $5 million and remove proposed ibogaine research funding for Marshall and WVU before being reported. House Bill 5353, regulating virtual currency kiosks and money transmission licensure, and House Bill 5527, creating licensure and oversight for wellness reimbursement program administrators, both received strike-and-insert amendments and were reported. House Bill 5687, which phases down the metallurgical coal severance tax and adds a temporary oil and gas tax reduction with county/municipal revenue adjustments, was amended and reported. House Bill 4418, creating an electronic system for municipal business and occupation tax filing and collection with a 1% administrative fee and a participation threshold, was also reported.
The committee then took up House Bill 4245, the Revenue Rules Bundle, which bundles 26 legislative rules from the Department of Revenue and related agencies. The bundle included alcohol, banking, insurance, racing, and tax rules, with several sunset extensions and repeals of outdated rules; the committee adopted a strike-and-insert amendment affecting a lottery consumer protection rule and a pre-need cemetery company rule, then reported the bill. House Bill 5168, providing a $12 million lottery-funded stream for emergency medical services, was amended to clarify the uses of the funds, rename one fund, require a 30% county match for mental health treatment spending, and create two additional county-based EMS funds; senators described it as a needed permanent funding source for EMS, and it was reported. Throughout the meeting, members generally supported the measures, with some discussion on technical details, funding allocations, and the impact of the bills on local services and workforce needs. At the end of the meeting, the chair announced that Senate House Bills 4004, 4006, and 4009 would not be taken up that day, and the committee adjourned.