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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're here requesting...
- So we're here requesting that you please support this bill. Thank you. Thank you very much.
- And as I mentioned earlier, the bonds, similar to the budget, require... here to present.
- Without an appropriate time, I’d like to request an aye vote. Thank you.
- SB 1350 is that move, and we thank you and request your aye vote. Thank you.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- minimis fiscal impact of two or three thousand dollars, and that would come out of their existing budget
- Otherwise, I'm here today for two practical requests.
- And a couple things to note is that there's a request for this and a letter of support from the city
- Um, also I'd note that we are not requesting any taxpayer funds for this.
- This will cost approximately $4,000, and I talked to the applicant that I would not request taxpayer
Keywords:
agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- We held a hearing at the Budget Committee as well about this.
- The bill also reflects an important budget and revenue point.
- I would respectfully request your aye vote. Next witness. Thank you.
- Happy to answer any questions or concerns, it would respectfully request your aye vote.
- At the appropriate time, I would respectfully request an aye. Thank you. You may proceed.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And we have a couple other changes at the request of members of the committee, as well as our carrier
- , 'I'm looking for a loan,' types in their name, and that is the loan aggregator, then they have requested
- That seems more impactful to people's budgets than a predictable slow increase.
- Even though we have some of the cheapest utility rates in the country, it hurts when their budget is
- quick. based on the evidence, and then that the utility could request equip treatment in future rate
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Mar 18th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- changes to Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission trust funds in order to use agency budget
- Yet there, many of us senators received. requests in the past 10 years, yet there many of us senators
- I think that the last time there had been a request for a permit was probably 10 years ago.
- Because China has a $300 million annual budget for weather modification research and operations.
- That's why there's no request for permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Summary:
The committee considered and reported favorably several bills, most of them sponsored by Senator Rodriguez. CS/SB 164 on vessel accountability was presented as a measure to help law enforcement identify vessel owners, create a free long-term anchoring permit program, increase penalties for derelict vessel violations, and authorize grants for local governments in FWC’s prevention program; it passed without amendment. SB 388, dealing with FWC trust funds, was also reported favorably after Senator Berman asked whether non-game wildlife funds would support immigration enforcement; Senator Rodriguez said they would not. CS/SB 1320 was amended to recreate the Resilient Florida Trust Fund and then passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 344 modernizing the Telecommunications Access System was amended to define new terms and reduce the maximum surcharge from 25 cents to 15 cents, then reported favorably. CS/SB 86 on peer support for first responders expanded eligibility to support personnel and passed with broad support from law enforcement and related groups.
The committee also took up CS/CS/SB 92, a hit-and-run accountability bill by Senator Gruters. The adopted amendment added a front license plate requirement, lowered the damage threshold from $5,000 to $2,500, and retained reporting requirements for repair shops. NFIB testified in opposition to parts of the bill, citing concerns about the lower threshold, short reporting deadlines, and potential license revocation, while supporters argued the bill would improve accountability and help solve hit-and-run cases. The bill was reported favorably after debate.
The final and most contentious measure was CS/SB 56 by Senator Garcia, which would prohibit geoengineering and weather modification activities in Florida, repeal older weather-modification statutes, create a public reporting system at DEP, and impose penalties for violations. Supporters, including individuals identifying with weather-watch and anti-geoengineering concerns, argued that the bill would address public fears and environmental risks. A cloud-seeding company representative testified that cloud seeding is distinct from solar radiation management and said permitting should exist for responsible weather modification, while warning the bill could hinder beneficial precipitation enhancement. Despite skepticism from some members about the bill’s premise and scope, the committee reported it favorably. The meeting then concluded after members recorded missed votes and the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Ethics and Elections Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The way that the process works is that any member of this committee can request that any nominee for
- If you do, we will honor that request. There being no request, we will go to Tabs 1 through 54.
- My budget in the government was, say, $2 billion plus money for hurricane relief.
- My budget in the government was, say, $2 billion plus money for hurricane relief.
- That will impact the academic programs, the accreditation programs, the budget.
Summary:
The committee first took up 127 gubernatorial appointees grouped in blocks and, after brief testimony in favor of several nominees, voted to recommend confirmation of the block nominees to the full Senate. The committee then moved through a series of University of West Florida and other board nominations, hearing from each nominee about their background and priorities, with most emphasizing service, local ties, student success, military partnerships, and university growth. Several nominees also answered questions about governance, faculty hiring, diversity, and the university’s strategic direction.
For the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, the committee heard from Paul Bailey, Rebecca Matthews, Rachel Moyah, Ashley Ross, Christopher Young, and Adam Kissel. Bailey stressed his local roots, legal background, and support for UWF’s pre-law program and military connections; Matthews highlighted her education and state-government experience, current role as board chair, enrollment growth, fundraising, and alignment with state directives; Moyah cited her education and school board experience, fiscal discipline, and recent positive financial and enrollment figures; Ross emphasized fundraising, workforce needs, cyber opportunities, and support for the governor’s higher education agenda; and Young focused on business accountability, audit oversight, rural access to education, and expanding military-related opportunities. Each of these nominees was questioned about issues such as diversity, “woke” culture, faculty ideology, and the role of the board, and each was ultimately recommended for confirmation by roll-call vote.
Adam Kissel’s nomination drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. Kissel described his background in free speech advocacy, federal education policy, philanthropy, and higher education reform, and said he would support UWF’s growth, free-speech protections, military and veteran engagement, and stronger graduation rates. Senators pressed him on prior writings favoring privatization of public higher education, comments about replacing administrators with AI, his work with the Heritage Foundation and Project 2025, and how his views fit with serving on a public university board; he said his long-term libertarian views did not conflict with his short-term support for UWF receiving more resources. Public testimony was split, with supporters praising his free-speech credentials, military focus, and alignment with the governor’s reforms, while opponents questioned his commitment to public higher education and whether he could be trusted to learn the university from the ground up. After debate, the committee voted to recommend Kissel’s confirmation to the full Senate.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 17th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We wanted to Host it, and we've been requesting it for a couple of years.
- We've always Presented that during our capital outlay requests.
- So those are our requests for funding.
- That's how our budget is spent. So those are the things that we do.
- So the budget that was passed Is there no increase? The FY25 budget, yes.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Statute Law Committee Jun 17th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Statute Law Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We have put in our publication request for physical copies of the session law and have ordered 150, which
- But while our publication budget is healthy, we don't want to make a dent in it.
- I noticed the Washington State Register has a small amount in the budget.
- We've been working with them to get these changes made and have requested it, but it won't be able to
- We'll be doing some agency bill drafting at that point in time, but we won't be into full budget action
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/8/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I request a separate vote on the committee report on House File 2435.
- Representative Leeing has requested that the House vote on the committee report on House File 2435 separately
- I'm in my 11th term, so over 20 years, and I have never seen a budget bill leave a committee without
- </c><00:15:04.720><c> never</c><00:15:05.120><c> seen</c><00:15:05.760><c> a</c><00:15:06.480><c> budget
- </c> 20 years, and I have never seen a budget 20 years, and I have never seen a budget bill<00:15:07.440
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Several of these changes are also proposed in the governor's budget.
- So we requested a fiscal note early on in this process.
- PCA, I believe, has completed their portion, and the budget office has signed off on it.
- I requested one early on in this process.
- So we requested a fiscal note early on in this process.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This morning, we’ll hear from the Department of Taxation, who represent their biennial budget requests
- </c><00:03:00.000><c> request</c><00:03:00.360><c> for</c><00:03:00.560><c> the</c> Our budget request
- </c><00:03:43.840><c> Department</c> yeah the first request Department yeah the first request Department
- Yeah, we're trying to fill the positions that have budgeted amounts for them.
- Yeah, we're trying to fill the positions that have budgeted amounts for them.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 4/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- They're stretched in terms of managing their budgets.
- </c><00:15:18.000><c> They're</c> terms of managing their budgets.
- They're terms of managing their budgets.
- So, it made a huge impact in our budget, but the one-time funding fell short for even that year.
- So, it made a huge impact in our budget, but the one-time funding fell short for even that year.
Summary:
The meeting focused on the financial and workforce crisis facing Minnesota emergency medical services, especially ground ambulance providers in rural areas. Michael Johnson of the Minnesota Ambulance Association said EMS serves more than 600,000 Minnesotans a year and argued that reimbursement rates do not cover the cost of readiness, staffing, and 24/7 response. He and others called for ongoing EMS sustainability funding of about $50 million, higher Medicaid reimbursement, and continued support for EMT/paramedic scholarships, first responder training, and high school EMS programs.
Senator Grant Hoschild and Representative Jeff Backer echoed the urgency, describing EMS as a moral imperative and emphasizing that rural communities cannot wait for ambulances when lives are at risk. Backer, who also volunteers as an EMT, described staffing shortages, reliance on volunteers, and a recent cardiac arrest response to illustrate the importance of local EMS coverage. Becca Hitch of PUM Area EMS said rural services are paid only when patients are transported, not for responding or treating on scene, and that one-time aid helped but did not solve underlying deficits.
Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities said local governments that hold ambulance licenses are being forced to absorb unrecovered costs through property taxes, and that state support is needed to prevent service failures and rising local burdens. In response to questions, speakers said a 2023 statewide study found about $120 million in need, with roughly half tied to operational deficits and half to volunteer support; last year’s aid included about $24 million for rural services and some improvements in volunteer call pay and equipment needs. They also discussed a proposed 10% Medicaid increase, possible special tax district ideas, and the need to target any new funding toward rural services most at risk.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- The justice budget is really not...
- We were asked about our budget.
- I spoke about our budget. Our total budget is $763 million.
- Chair, to present our legislative budget request and defer to the Legislature on its ability to fund
- We package that legislative budget request, some of it in general revenue and some of it against the
Summary:
The Justice Budget Subcommittee met for an introductory overview of the justice budget and the major agencies within it. Chair Maney explained that the committee would hear broad presentations rather than detailed budget questions, and the first panel included the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Commission on Offender Review, Department of Law Enforcement, Office of the State Courts Administrator, and the Attorney General’s Office. Each agency described its mission, staffing, budget, and major responsibilities, with repeated emphasis on public safety, rehabilitation, staffing shortages, technology needs, and the importance of mental health services and education in reducing recidivism.
Secretary Hall described DJJ’s prevention-to-aftercare continuum, including civil citation, detention, probation, and residential commitment programs, and highlighted reductions in juvenile arrests and commitments. Secretary Dixon said DOC’s biggest issues are staffing, overtime, and inflation, while noting progress in education, reentry, and a low recidivism rate. FDLE Commissioner Glass outlined the agency’s investigative, forensic, intelligence, and protective functions, including work on fentanyl enforcement and crime reporting systems. The State Courts Administrator emphasized the judiciary’s constitutional role, case volume, and challenges in providing interpreters, experts, and technology support. Chief Deputy Attorney General Guard described the office’s litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and opioid recovery work, especially defending state laws and recovering opioid settlement funds.
Members then asked questions about prison conditions, immigration enforcement, court filing fees, crime reporting, staffing ratios, and transnational gangs. Agency leaders responded that they were not aware of ICE contracts in some cases, that FDLE works with immigration authorities and detention facilities under existing authority, and that filing fees are a legislative policy decision. The committee also heard from the Justice Administrative Commission, prosecutors, public defenders, guardian ad litem, regional conflict counsel, and capital collateral regional counsel, who focused on indigent representation, dependency and death penalty cases, and persistent staffing and retention problems. No votes were taken, and the meeting concluded after the presentations and questions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- One is it relates to school budgets, the operating budget of the school district, and what impact the
- Equalization basis is the controlled budget that you essentially are setting for schools.
- That means you are paying the $3 million to get them to the $5 million budget.
- Tax handouts like this for the richest are what led to our budget deficit last year, could very well
- We respectfully request your support for SB 1724.
Keywords:
savings and loan, technical correction, Arizona Revised Statutes, financial institutions, prohibitions, GPLET, abatement, tax incentives, local government, property improvement, central business district, insurance, settlement demands, time limits, third-party claims, regulatory compliance, initiative, referendum, ballot measures, petition circulators
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Dec 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- a developmental disability and therefore are served through developmental disabilities or the 040 budget
- these people may be eligible for medical care services, medical coverage potentially, but that's a budget
- to reimbursement for high-acuity care or outlier payments at hospitals will impact the operating budget
- The operating budget of the one current inpatient program that we have now.
- That's about over $80 million a year added to the state budget.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on the effects of H.R. 1 on Washington’s Medicaid, developmental disability, long-term care, and food assistance systems, followed by a separate discussion of juvenile rehabilitation caseloads and placement capacity. DSHS officials said HR1 could affect home equity rules, immigration-related eligibility, work requirements for some expansion-population enrollees, and provider taxes, while also creating a future opportunity for a new 1915(c) waiver. Advocates and providers warned that any state response that cuts home and community-based services would worsen already thin provider networks, increase waiting lists, push more people into hospitals or out-of-state placements, and strain families and workers. A pediatric behavioral health expert and a supported living provider said Medicaid reimbursement is already too low and further reductions would threaten outpatient, residential, and inpatient services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe behavioral needs.
The committee then turned to SNAP and the state food assistance program. DSHS said HR1 would tighten work requirements and exemptions, end some immigrant eligibility for the federal program, eliminate the SNAP education program, raise state administrative costs, and eventually require Washington to share in benefit costs based on its error rate. Officials estimated large numbers of residents could lose or see reduced benefits, with significant added state costs. Anti-hunger advocates, a food bank director, and a SNAP recipient described the program as essential for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities, and said the changes would increase paperwork, reduce benefits, and worsen food insecurity while also harming local food economies. Testimony emphasized that food banks cannot replace SNAP and that work requirements may be difficult to meet for caregivers, people with disabilities, and those facing child care or transportation barriers.
In the juvenile justice portion, the Caseload Forecast Council presented the JR forecast, which is currently mostly flat through the end of the biennium but expected to grow modestly over the longer term. Members discussed how policy choices, including the 2019 JR-25 law, have increased lengths of stay for adult-sentenced youth in JR, while diversion and other reforms have affected regular JR trends. A court researcher explained the data available to help forecast admissions and noted ongoing efforts to improve data sharing with JR, AOC, and county systems, though staffing and system-lag issues limit how quickly data can be produced. Juvenile court administrators and DCYF officials described the community-based juvenile justice continuum, rising complexity in the JR population, overcrowding at Green Hill and placement constraints at Echo Glen and Harbor Heights, and the need for more flexible community transition and mental health capacity. No votes were taken.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- somebody that signed in and they really want to bring them up, I would allow that, but you'd have to request
- Mark, one of my concerns is obviously the budget and the health account.
- I understand you explained the budget, but I would have gone for a much larger number. Mr.
- I understand you explained the budget, but I would have gone for a much larger number. Mr.
- I'm here in support of HB 2403 and the $2.5 million funding request for fiscal year 2027.
Bills:
HB2211, HB2229, HB2389, HB2403, HB2445, HB2502, HB2620, HB2813, HB2872, HB2889, HB2960, HB4028, HCR2007
Keywords:
contractors, subcontractors, resident preference, public contracts, materials supply, Arizona Revised Statutes, local businesses, pregnancy resource center, pregnancy center, crisis pregnancy center, DHS, Arizona Department of Health Services, state appropriation, general fund, nonprofit grant, women's health, maternal health, reproductive health, abortion funding, pro-life
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- It's very hard right now with a lot of state-to-state budget conditions being what they are and with
- I think it will be over time, and we had our first major budget oversight hearing this morning, and we
- And typically that's how, when one of us requests something, we'd like for it to be shared to all How
- And typically that's how, when one of us requests something we'd like for it to be shared to all And
- typically that's how, when one of us requests something, we'd like for it to be shared with all of us
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointees and routine committee actions. Members approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, three not-required-to-appear appointments: Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board. The committee also approved references of bills to committees and floor acknowledgements, each by 5-0 vote.
The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access for 14 million Californians, navigating federal changes, and continuing CalAIM and behavioral health reforms. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, Medi-Cal redeterminations, work requirements, provider reimbursement, fraud oversight, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the effectiveness of CalAIM and community supports. Public commenters from county, hospital, and provider groups largely supported the nomination, citing his experience and collaborative approach. The committee voted 5-0 to send his appointment to the full Senate.
The committee also considered Chris Thayer’s appointment as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, science-based health assessments, improving risk communication, and supporting tools such as CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 guidance. Senators raised concerns about reliance on models versus real-world data, PFAS, environmental justice, wildfire and battery-fire impacts, and whether CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 are working as intended. Public testimony from environmental and health organizations supported the nomination and highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role. The committee approved Thayer’s appointment 3-1, with one senator not voting, and forwarded it to the Senate floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chairwoman, I'm available for any questions from this committee and respect, respectfully request
- A requests that are being made at other ports including legislation I'm carrying.
- , anywhere from 60% to 70% of the city's budget.
- About 40% of that budget is based on aggregate and materials.
- You've requested a retraction from whom? From both on what basis?
Bills:
HB 767, HB 1242, HB 1373, HB 1404, HB 1708, HB 1936, HB 2041, HB 2198, HB 2270, HB 2315, HB 2415, HB 2427, HB 2455, HB 2457, HB 2522, HB 2523, HB 2686, HB 2763, HB 2775, HB 2944, HB 3034, HB 1683, HB 1695
Keywords:
highway designation, memorial, Montgomery County, Paul P. Mendes, transportation, HB 1242, Texas Transportation Code, U.S. Highway 281, Brooks County, Ernesto Soliz Cantu, memorial highway, road naming, TxDOT, road signage, commemorative resolution, memorial markers, county road 304, Huppergate Road, Los Robles Trail, Farm-to-Market Road
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll just point out to those here today and those watching that House File 2439 is a bare-bones budget
- We do understand that this bill does not include any of the governor's budget recommendations.
- capacity and grant funding that the proposal contained in the governor's budget would have.
- We look forward to working with you in the weeks ahead on both those budget and policy items.
- These are never easy when you're in times of a very tight budget.
Bills:
HF2439
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210, 3 March, 2026; 2:30 P.M.
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- requests for the board's operations.
- requests for the board's operations.
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- requests for the facilitate budget requests for the board's<00:13:51.200><c> operations.