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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 27th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That is your, uh, last year's operating budget.
- maintenance, and phase three providers, and we added about $8.8 million to last year's operating budget
- Thank you, Madam Chair, for indulging me, and uh yeah, I mean, I'm not saying cut the governor's budget
- Because a tiny change to that FMAP can have huge uh budget um uh impacts for the state.
- We, we have, we do well in the budget, we invest, we start all these programs, and then we have to cut
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant May 30th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, prior to 2020, we had land grants that were operating with budgets well below $5,000.
- Operating with budgets well below $5,000, it was really big sales and fundraisers that they would try
- Time is always an issue, and we hope as we grow and expand our budgets, we'll be able to increase our
- However, Appropriations didn't hear it because they were working on the budget.
- sort of chasing the budget.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I also commend this body last year for standing up against a proposed $300 million budget cut to
- And I will tell you that even in the governor's budget this year, Special Olympics has been cut.
- As my colleague from Northern California correctly points out, we have a variety of budget shortfalls
- Assembly Bill 100 by Assembly Member Gabriel, an act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.
- Assembly Bill 100 by Assembly Member Gabriel, an act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.
Summary:
The Assembly met on March 6, 2025, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions, including unanimous consent requests and a re-referral of AB 506. The chamber then moved through a series of guest introductions and second-reading items before taking up several resolutions recognizing awareness days and cultural observances.
Members adopted ACR 41 on Down Syndrome Awareness Week/Day and HR 24 on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month after extensive bipartisan remarks focused on family experiences, inclusion, bullying, funding for services, and support for people with disabilities. The Assembly also adopted ACR 48 recognizing Women in STEM Day, ACR 49 recognizing California STEM Robotics Day, HR 18 celebrating Nauruze, and ACR 2 marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Each resolution drew co-authors and supportive comments from members across the aisle.
The body then debated and passed AB 248, which would remove the state wage cap on county jail inmate labor and allow counties more discretion; supporters framed it as local control and rehabilitation, while opponents argued it would raise costs and conflict with voter sentiment. The Assembly also passed AB 100, a budget-process measure moving a large package of bills to the Senate, and used a substituted roll call for the remaining related bills. Consent calendar items were approved, and the chamber concluded with multiple adjournments in memory, including tributes to Eric Lopez, Johnny D. Giles, and Roger Diamond, before adjourning until March 24, 2025.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 11, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- We run a balanced budget. We have billions of dollars in reserves.
- You know, we all have a seat at the table in terms of creating a budget and formulating the operation
- committee, we see, I think, on... ...the large budget committee, we see, I think, on numerous occasions
- I think some of the work we're doing in my IT budget and policy subcommittee shows we have seen hundreds
- committee, we see, I think on... the large budget committee, we see, I think, on numerous occasions
Summary:
The Government Operations Subcommittee heard several measures focused on government structure, oversight, and public policy designations. The most debated bill was HJR 1325, which proposed a constitutional amendment to create a statewide Commissioner of Government Efficiency, abolish the lieutenant governor office and the Government Efficiency Task Force, and eliminate the constitutional requirement for an Auditor General appointment. Sponsors said the new commissioner would be a watchdog over waste, fraud, and abuse across state and local government, while opponents raised concerns about cost, single-subject issues, lack of implementation details, and whether existing oversight structures were sufficient. After extensive debate, the resolution was reported favorably by a recorded vote.
The committee also approved HB 575, which redesignates the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in Florida statute, and HB 1445, which requires certain state officials and agency heads to have stronger ties to Florida and, for some positions, to live in the county where their agency headquarters is located. HB 1445 drew questions about practicality and whether a proximity standard would be better than a strict county requirement, but the sponsor said he would continue working on that issue. Both bills were reported favorably, with HB 1445 passing unanimously.
In addition, the committee unanimously approved HB 259, designating August 21 as Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day, with supporters emphasizing the need for public education about fentanyl overdoses. The committee also passed CS/HB 29, the public records and meetings bill linked to the social work licensure compact, which creates confidentiality and meeting exemptions needed for the compact to operate. Public testimony on that measure was supportive, and it too was reported favorably without opposition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, September 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Budgets reflect values and America.
- > has</c> Congressional Budget Office has Congressional Budget Office has estimated<00:45:23.440><c>
- </c> the budget committee from Texas, Mr. the budget committee from Texas, Mr. Arrington.
- </c> I had the opportunity to write budgets I had the opportunity to write budgets for<00:52:13.680><
- He's running a massive budget deficit. He's running a massive budget deficit.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/03/2026 - Senate Natural Resources
Senate Natural Resources Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- We've actually done something similar in previous budget cycles.
- I'm pleased that the Democratic Caucus was able to secure $3 million for this litigation fund last budget
- This is just a message to our budget process that we do need to make sure we keep the... ...that we want
- This is just a message to our budget process that we do need to make sure we keep those thoughts that
- But this just reminds our negotiators for the budget that we have to have that conversation.
Summary:
The Natural Resources Committee heard three bills related to water policy and all were given do pass recommendations. HB 2029 would require disclosure information for applicants to the Water Conservation Grant Fund, and an amendment broadened the disclosure requirements from only certain water users to all eligible entities. WIFA testified neutral on both the bill and amendment, noting it already collects much of the information; the committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 8-0.
HB 2096 would allow counties to receive WIFA financial assistance, including forgivable principal, for cesspool remediation, closure, or replacement when there is a risk to water or public health. WIFA and county representatives from the County Supervisors Association and Gila County supported the bill, explaining that counties need clearer authority to accept loans and grants for cesspool cleanup, especially in rural areas with thousands of aging cesspools and flood-related contamination. Members discussed impacts in Gila County and other areas, and the bill passed 8-0.
HB 2116 would appropriate $1 million from the State General Fund in FY 2027 to the Colorado River Litigation Fund. The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association supported the measure as preparation for possible Colorado River litigation, while members emphasized that the funding is a placeholder and that they hope litigation will not be necessary. The committee passed the bill 8-0 and then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- like microgrids and other developments are costing less, it's because if you look at our own state budgets
- It's because if you look at our own state budgets and capital budget, operating budget, we are subsidizing
- And if we go through all of our budgets, we're spending a ton of money...
- And if we go through all of our budgets, we're spending a ton of money to subsidize the creation of this
Bills:
SB6013
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- like microgrids and other developments are costing less, it's because if you look at our own state budgets
- It's because if you look at our own state budgets and capital budget, operating budget, we are subsidizing
- And if we go through all of our budgets, we're spending a ton of money...
- And if we go through all of our budgets, we're spending a ton of money to subsidize the creation of this
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on SSB 6269, which updates the Motor Fuel Quality Act by removing the separate definition of alternative fuel and broadening the definition of motor fuel to include gaseous products and fuels used for transportation purposes. The Washington State Department of Agriculture testified that the change would let weights and measures staff test a wider range of fuels, including hydrogen and other clean fuels, and Douglas County PUD supported the bill as necessary to help regulate the state’s first hydrogen fueling station and future hydrogen infrastructure. A question clarified that the bill concerns the purity of the final hydrogen fuel product, not certification of the production process.
The committee then received a briefing on three amendments to SB 5982, which expands Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to additional entities. Amendment 170 would remove a requirement tied to affected market customers consuming the same or greater share of non-emitting and renewable electricity for the same end uses; Amendment 171 would exempt electricity used solely for emergency backup purposes; and Amendment 173 would similarly exempt backup generation using de minimis fossil fuels and related load from CETA compliance. Members discussed whether the amendments were needed to protect cogeneration facilities and emergency backup systems, while others argued they could weaken CETA’s clean-energy goals.
In executive session, SB 6013 was reported out of committee with a do pass recommendation by a 21-0 voice vote. On SB 5982, Amendment 170 failed, Amendment 171 failed, and Amendment 173 passed. The committee then adopted the amendments into a striking amendment and voted 12-8 to report Substitute Senate Bill 5982 out of committee with a do pass as amended recommendation. Members supporting the bill said it levels the playing field and preserves exemptions for backup power and existing cogeneration, while opponents argued it could undermine CETA and allow continued fossil-fuel use or create loopholes.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Seven years ago, Florida had a weak, rainy-day fund and modest budget reserves.
- Today, working together, we have more than... ...and modest budget reserves.
- Today, working together, we have more than tripled our rainy-day fund and more than doubled our budget
- We've since established a dedicated provision within the education budget solely for increasing teacher
- Florida's approach have seen population and business growth and have maintained healthy fiscal and budget
Summary:
The transcript is of a Florida Legislature joint session convened to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the House and Senate were received, a committee was appointed to notify the Governor that the joint session was ready, and the Governor and First Lady were introduced. The Senate President presided, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were offered, and the joint session then recessed to await the Governor’s arrival.
Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record over the past seven years. He highlighted fiscal restraint, larger reserves and rainy-day funds, debt reduction, tax cuts, business and job growth, school choice expansion, education reforms, higher teacher pay, civics initiatives, environmental restoration efforts in the Everglades, hurricane response improvements, public safety and immigration enforcement, and opposition to DEI and other ideological policies. He also urged lawmakers to send him bills on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and addressing what he described as the creep of Sharia law.
The Governor additionally called for property tax relief through the constitutional amendment process and for legislation emphasizing informed consent in medical decision-making. He warned about risks posed by artificial intelligence and said new technologies should align with American values. No substantive votes were taken on policy matters during the session; after the Governor’s remarks, the joint session adopted a motion to dissolve.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seven years ago, Florida had a weak rainy-day fund and modest budget reserves.
- Today, working together, we have more than... ...and modest budget reserves.
- Today, working together, we have more than tripled our rainy-day fund and more than doubled our budget
- We've since established a dedicated provision within the education budget solely for increasing teacher
- Florida's approach have seen population and business growth and have maintained healthy fiscal and budget
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session.
The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law.
No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 10, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 28
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Souza speaks in strong support, saying this OHA budget bill will provide funding for operating
- strong support please proceed<00:15:05.399><c> this</c><00:15:05.519><c> OHA</c><00:15:05.880><c> budget
- </c><00:15:06.120><c> bill</c><00:15:06.399><c> will</c> proceed this OHA budget bill will proceed this
- OHA budget bill will essentially<00:15:07.079><c> provide</c><00:15:07.360><c> funding</c><00:15:07.680
- :24.240><c> bill</c> Representative Souza continues: I strongly support this bill relating to the budget
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The money I saved on gas and maintenance helped stretch my limited budget.
- Cal Home is now completely out of money, with no guarantee that it may be restarted in the budget.
- Cal Home is now completely out of money with no guarantee that it may be restarted in the budget.
- the cuts in the proposed budget were not quite as severe as he's done the previous two years.
- Last year, as part of a budget trailer, the Legislature kept HOA fines at $100. ...budget trailer.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- In the terms of the City of Pearland's budget, it's very small.
- Don't look at my budget and tell me.
- In a billion-dollar budget, they can be very large.
- So I would think a large percentage of your billion dollar budget, I'm calling it a budget.
- The other part of it is the operating. budget or general fund budget.
Keywords:
regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Number one, Senator King, Community Services for Adults and Children, Community School of Maryland, Budget
- They are ordered to the capital budget subcommittee. We now have a message from the executive.
- They are ordered to the capital<00:02:13.680><c> budget</c><00:02:14.000><c> subcommittee.
- </c><00:02:15.120><c> We</c><00:02:15.360><c> now</c><00:02:15.520><c> have</c> capital budget subcommittee
- We now have capital budget subcommittee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session B Jan 27th, 2025
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- SENATORS, AS YOU ARE AWARE, IN JUNE, THE GOVERNOR VETOED A THIRD OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET.
- THE GOVERNOR VETOED THE IT BUDGET FOR BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE, WHICH MAINTAINS CHAMBERS' WEBSITES
- THE GOVERNOR VETOED FUNDING FOR CRITICAL ECONOMIC ESTIMATING USED TO PUT TOGETHER A BALANCED BUDGET.
- THE BUDGET WAS A HOUSE BILL, AND AS SUCH, THE HOUSE WILL BE SENDING US A VETO OVERRIDE MESSAGE.
- WE CUT $32 MILLION OUT OF THE BUDGET, THE GOVERNOR DID, FOR THE ENTIRE ARTS PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE STATE
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Not to mention in the middle of a budget Not to mention in the middle of a budget cycle. cycle.
- </c> out of their budget. out of their budget.
- The school budget is a line item in our municipal budget.
- Uh the school budget is a line budget.
- So I'm item in our municipal budget.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Planning Advisory Board (7-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for this upcoming bienial budget for this upcoming bienial budget session.<00:44:36.240><c> Four
- It came in under budget and is functioning actually very wonderfully.
- And this project also is under budget and on schedule.
- And the 50 state budget directors are a cohort that is very close.
- And the 50 state budget directors are a cohort that is very close.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:55
Approval of Minutes 00:02:01
Information Items 00:02:10
Review of Executive Branch Agency Plans 00:02:20
A. A. Eastern Kentucky University 00:02:48
B. B. Kentucky Community and Technical College System 00:15:21
C. C. Kentucky State University 00:31:43
D. D. Morehead State University 00:41:44
E. E. Murray State University 01:01:56
F. F. Northern Kentucky University 01:16:09
G. G. University of Kentucky and Hospital 01:25:00
H. H. University of Louisville 01:42:52
I. I. Western Kentucky University 01:56:17, 958, all
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call establishing a quorum. The committee then approved the prior meeting’s minutes. Members were reminded to silence cell phones, and the chair noted an informational item on capital plan amendments made by state agencies during the latest revision period before moving to university capital plan presentations.
Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaden outlined EKU’s enrollment growth, strong Kentucky student retention, and signature programs in nursing, occupational therapy, criminal justice, education, manufacturing engineering, and aviation. EKU’s main capital priorities were a new health innovation project to support a proposed osteopathic medical program, including a $50 million escrow requirement until accreditation; a collaborative center for health innovation to address outdated health sciences facilities; a $5 million startup request for an air traffic control program; aircraft upgrades for the aviation fleet; and continued asset preservation funding. In response to questions, EKU said roughly 40% of the new health facility would be dedicated to the medical school, with shared simulation space for multiple health programs, and that aviation maintenance needs are currently being met through KCTCS partners but could be expanded if demand grows.
KCTCS representatives then described the system’s scale and capital needs, noting service to 107,000 students, extensive dual credit and workforce training, and a network of 342 buildings across 70 campuses. They said prior legislative support, including $277 million in asset preservation and $90 million released for approved projects, had helped with safety, roofs, energy efficiency, and campus security. Their current priorities include about $30 million for systemwide safety and security upgrades, renovations tied to consolidation and footprint reduction under Senate Joint Resolution 179, and broader asset preservation needs estimated at roughly $300 million to $325 million. Members discussed the need to preserve and expand skilled trades training, and KCTCS said its plan includes construction trades and flexible, multiuse facilities that can adapt to changing workforce needs. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the presentations concluded with questions and discussion only.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/26/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- often times before the state and their budgets for their Community Supervision departments.
- Article 1 is the appropriations budget proposal.
- </c><00:32:56.559><c> proposal</c> Appropriations um the budget proposal Appropriations um the budget
- in Hennepin County as well as budget, too.
- This comes directly again from our budget. We made it work.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the budget director for the University of Minnesota, and we thank you for inviting us for a third
- </c><00:03:06.200><c> request</c><00:03:07.120><c> this</c> portion of our banal budget request this
- If we have time, I will share the research portion of the University's budget request.
- So my question is a higher-level one, just really quickly: What is the NRRI annual budget?
- The O&M dollars are the portion of state funding that come through the O&M budget.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There will be people who say that this bill will blow up the budget.
- Last I checked, surpluses do not cause budget deficits.
- But this has been decades of a budget culture.
- This number is five— —billion dollars a biennial budget. This number is five.
- That point Show and presents severe fiscal strains on state budgets and school funding.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities.
Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases.
Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.