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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thanks to the leadership of our Speaker, our budget chair, and all of my colleagues on the floor, this
- the Department of Education respond to legislative data requests within 10 days and submit annual budget
- The Governor has many priorities, and we see that in this year's budget.
- In fact, our budget blueprints...
- Our budget blueprint, which our Speaker and our Chair of our Budget Committee released just last week
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service.
After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Apr 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The most we saw was about 3% of a local government's total budget.
- We have to stay inside of the budget constraints.
- We can't hire anybody unless we stay in our budget. We have to stay within our budget.
- That essentially doubles the current budget of the parish.
- And again, that's a whole other big budget item in there.
Summary:
The committee met at 5:13 p.m. on April 15 with 14 members present and took up several local and municipal bills. HB 87, which would increase the per diem for the Livingston Parish Gas Utility District No. 1 board, was presented as a local bill with no opposition and was reported favorably without objection. HB 162, authorizing the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention and Improvement District to levy a fee after a local vote, was also moved favorably without objection.
A lengthy discussion centered on HB 481, which would change the rate for publishing official proceedings and public notices. Supporters from the Louisiana Press Association said a prior agreement intended a 15% to 20% reduction in newspaper revenue, but a calculation error meant the current law would instead cut revenues by about 40% to 50% when it takes effect in 2027. Representatives from police juries and other local-government groups argued the bill should be corrected to restore the intended compromise, while some members questioned whether the change would break a prior deal and whether small or single-newspaper parishes would be harmed. The committee ultimately reported HB 481 favorably by a 10-5 vote, with members urging further negotiation and possible floor amendments.
HB 573, as amended, would restructure oversight of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board by giving the New Orleans City Council and mayor more authority over operations, contracts, and accountability measures. Representative Hilferty and Mayor Helena Moreno argued the current structure diffuses responsibility and has failed residents, while one witness from the Louisiana Justice Institute warned the bill could shift control without fixing infrastructure problems and could raise equity and financial concerns. Despite that opposition, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also advanced HB 368, increasing fines for unauthorized demolition of historic properties in New Orleans; HB 441, clarifying that Sewerage and Water Board employees remain in city civil service; and HB 257, which would give the elected police chief of Central authority to hire, fire, and discipline police personnel, subject to consultation with the city attorney and a delayed effective date. All of those bills were reported favorably after discussion and, where needed, adoption of amendments.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 087 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And at one point this cash fund had close to $50 million in it, which doesn't make sense when the budget
- And at one point this cash fund had close to $50 million in it, which doesn't make sense when the budget
- Basically, I appreciate all the work that's been done in this legislative budget, but I just feel like
- , but I just um this legislative budget, but I just feel<00:39:23.600><c> like</c><00:39:23.760><c> the
- The budget that allocates money to the departments that we do in the executive committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (10/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So this presumably is aspirational, but as the next budget process just starts out, which isn't that
- </c><00:14:46.320><c> process</c> as the next budget process as the next budget process just<00:14:48.800
- </c><00:16:06.720><c> So</c> uh in my budget for this summer. So uh in my budget for this summer.
- </c><00:16:36.320><c> So,</c><00:16:36.639><c> that</c> cut down the travel budget.
- So, that cut down the travel budget. So, that could<00:16:37.120><c> be</c><00:16:37.360><c> done.
Summary:
The subcommittee met without a quorum and discussed how to proceed with its family court review work. The chair said preliminary, unofficial reports could be circulated and voted on by email, and noted that next year the work might continue as a full committee rather than a subcommittee. Members also discussed carrying unresolved issues into next year, including the long-standing “one judge, one case” concept. Later, the committee received additional materials from a member who could not attend, including a packet on state-funded transcript requests and background information on how different states structure family court systems.
A major presentation focused on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The presenters said current rules give judges broad discretion, which can lead to inconsistent discovery, evidence, and timelines, especially for self-represented parties. They raised concerns about uneven mediator training and oversight, lack of uniform domestic violence screening, and unclear information for families about their rights and how to exit mediation. They recommended standardized pre-trial case management orders, clearer plain-language deadlines, mandatory domestic violence screening, stronger mediator certification and continuing education, a mentorship program, an independent oversight board, and a pilot program in a few counties before any statewide rollout.
Members and presenters also discussed existing court forms and practices, including mediation agreements, mediator preparation forms, first appearances, and the use of Zoom for mediation. One participant argued that mediation can work better when parties are better prepared and when cases are not sent too early, and suggested that neutral case evaluation is another useful alternative dispute resolution tool. The discussion also touched on the need for better educational materials for pro se litigants, with one member describing efforts to create a more accessible guide for people going to court. No votes were taken, and the session ended with plans to continue reviewing materials and refine recommendations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Omnibus tax finance and policy bill, HF9, passed in Minnesota House 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If we had, that might have made it a little simpler to figure out some of our thorny budget issues that
- budget budget and<00:32:42.480><c> deficits</c><00:32:42.960><c> and</c><00:32:43.279><c> have</c><00
- It's about the budget. It's not about the cruelty. It's about the budget. Well, watch.
- It's about the budget. It's not about the cruelty. It's about the budget. Well, watch.
- It's about the budget. It's not about the cruelty. It's about the budget. Well, watch.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So welcome to Budget Subcommittee. We have two panels as a part of today's hearing.
- Which is during the budget surplus in the past few years but also increased commitments from the Greenhouse
- kind of flies under the rug with the most radar sometimes because it doesn't flow through the state budget
- But presumably, there will be likely more in the upcoming June budget, as well as a total of 1. 5 billion
- The homeowner should be rewarded to do the things that they can within their budget, but to plan and
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you have a budget request in to support school districts on purchase of computers or infrastructure
- There is an active budget request right now, but there are several grants throughout the state that we
- We just had a budget subcommittee hearing yesterday. Was it yesterday? Yes, yesterday. Thank you.
- Small LEAs are exempt from the budget reserve cap.
- Yeah, thank you to our budget subcommittee chair.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- President, the actual budget for Medicaid today, the state budget is about $1.1 billion.
- Medicaid is our biggest cost to the budget other than education.
- The $25 million itself is not yet in the budget. $6 million is in the budget, so it would increase.
- There's only $8 million in the budget right now, $8 or $6, $6. the budget right now, and so we'll take
- We have a school budget bureau.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 33 (2-24-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But we have underfunded our schools yet again according to this budget.
- The majority has never cut education in the previous budgets that we've done, as was just insinuated
- that we've done, in the previous budgets that we've done, as<01:43:41.119><c> was</c><01:43:41.360><
- It's a budget session.
- It's a budget session. We really reason. It's a budget session.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorship and vote modifications. The Senate reported passage of Senate Bills 52 and 124, and several House committees reported favorable action on bills including HB 1, HB 2, HB 94, HB 246, HB 282, HB 299, HB 307, HB 519, HB 613, and HB 648. Most of those measures were ordered to first reading and placed on the calendar; HB 1 and HB 307 were sent to the Rules Committee after having had two previous readings. The House then recessed briefly before returning to the orders of the day.
The chamber took up HB 568, relating to public adjusters. The sponsor explained that the bill would prohibit new public adjuster licenses, allow current licensees to renew, impose conflict-of-interest and contract requirements, set a 5% fee cap, and bar public adjusters from negotiating claims, citing consumer protection concerns and legal opinions about the practice of law. After debate and a brief explanation of vote from a member citing local storm-related abuses, the House voted on roll call and passed HB 568 with one nay vote.
The House then considered HB 1, which would opt Kentucky into the federal education freedom tax credit program. Supporters said it would allow private donations to scholarship-granting organizations to benefit Kentucky students without using state general funds, and argued it could help public, private, and homeschool families with education-related expenses. Opponents criticized the speed of the process, warned it could open the door to vouchers and charters, and argued it would mainly benefit wealthier donors while public schools remain underfunded. Members also questioned the bill’s waiver of 11th Amendment immunity and received explanations that the waiver was limited to federal-court jurisdiction over the federal program and would not create individual liability for state actors. A motion to table the bill failed with 19 votes in favor, and debate continued.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- cycle, the governor's budget estimated a draw from the rainy day fund of 80 million.
- To answer your question, we have bonded some of that already through the capital budget in 2025.
- </c> through the capital budget in 2025. through the capital budget in 2025.
- </c><00:38:19.760><c> shortly</c> but when we passed our budget shortly but when we passed our budget
- </c><00:38:45.280><c> for</c> right now with what we've budgeted for right now with what we've budgeted
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- worked together to create greater predictability and stability for the Medicaid program, the state budget
- um currently 8020 correct that's what's um currently in<00:13:27.959><c> the</c><00:13:28.079><c> budget
- yes um um so 80 at 80% the in the budget yes um um so 80 at 80% the critical<00:13:33.199><c> critical
- and have $60 million sitting budget and have $60 million sitting there<00:17:25.199><c> but</c><00:17
- Let's see what it's working like, and then we'll deal with it in the budget.
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, we put $60 million in last year in our budget, and I'd actually requested, because I thought
- in</c><00:02:30.320><c> our</c><00:02:30.640><c> in</c><00:02:30.760><c> our</c><00:02:30.880><c> budget
- </c><00:02:31.480><c> and</c> last year um in our in our budget and last year um in our in our budget
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- but to figure that out, they had to guess because that had to be determined before they did their budgets
- Under the current code, they can only capture 1% of the foregone balance into their budget.
- It allows the voters, if they choose, to 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
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 6, 2026, and first approved the minutes from its March 2 and March 3 meetings. The committee then heard RS 33625 from Speaker Moyle, who said it was intended to address property tax issues in fast-growing areas by allowing taxing districts to use the prior year’s mill levy rate, raising the cap from 8% to 15% for cities under 30,000 and related EMS/fire districts, ending future foregone balances while allowing a larger current capture of existing foregone, and giving voters a way to use the initiative process to lower city or county budgets. After brief questions about the population threshold, the committee voted to introduce the RS.
The committee next took up RS 3357, which Representative Monks presented on behalf of Representative Manwaring. Monks said the proposal concerns how the homeowners exemption is calculated when property sales occur, and would remove the current proration requirement because counties and assessors have found it difficult and inconsistent to administer. He said counties and assessors had been consulted and preferred this version. The committee voted to introduce RS 3357 as well.
RS 3357 had initially been held because the sponsor was unavailable, but the committee agreed to proceed with Monks presenting it. Members also clarified that RS 33625 was public once introduced. The chair announced there would be no committee meeting on Monday and adjourned the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I definitely think we need this data, and as you know through our budget subcommittee, we heard quite
- We like to be able to see through the increase we've had through AB 1138 in our budget.
- We know we've increased that through region budget actions to $750 million.
- So a lot of opportunity that's out there. ...increase that through budget actions, $750 million.
Summary:
The committee heard SB 756, authored by Senator Skinner, which would expand reporting and accountability for California’s film and television tax credit program. The senator said the bill is intended to improve equity and transparency by requiring the California Film Commission to collect better demographic and geographic data, including workers’ zip codes and veteran status, using existing payroll and third-party systems without adding new mandates. Supporters said the information is needed to evaluate whether the state’s film incentive benefits California workers and communities, especially in areas like South Los Angeles.
Public testimony was limited. Dylan Hoffman, on behalf of California Arts Advocates, testified in support. No opposition testimony was presented. Committee members, including Assembly Member Quirk-Silva and Assembly Member McKinnor, voiced support and emphasized the need for standardized data collection and stronger oversight of the tax credit program. The author also noted recent staffing increases at the Film Commission to help monitor the program.
The committee moved the bill on a motion and second, and SB 756 passed out of committee with a due pass recommendation to the Appropriations Committee. The roll call was recorded as 8-0, with one member not present in voting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File Number 3045, an act relating to state government operations, establishing a biennial budget
- government operations establishing<00:08:19.520><c> a</c><00:08:19.759><c> biianual</c><00:08:20.840><c> budget
- </c><00:08:21.840><c> The</c> establishing a biianual budget. The establishing a biianual budget.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MA cover weight-loss drugs 3/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Notably, Kaiser's, uh, 2025 Medicaid budget survey found 16 state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1s for
- Notably, Kaiser's, uh, 2025 Medicaid budget survey found 16 state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1s for
- Notably, Kaiser's, uh, 2025 Medicaid budget survey found 16 state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1s for
- Notably, Kaiser's, uh, 2025 Medicaid budget survey found 16 state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1s for
- Notably, Kaiser's, uh, 2025 Medicaid budget survey found 16 state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1s for
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Becker, you are a co-requestor of this. we need to start reconsidering budget allocations and FTE.
- But here—budget authority...
- But here—budget authority... And I'll let my witnesses also respond.
- But here: budget authority lawsuit, number one, each side engaged in litigation as between the Board
- Budget-level dispute with California Education Board of Education—that's lawsuit number two.
Summary:
The committee met as a subcommittee for much of the hearing because it initially lacked a quorum, then later established one and began taking votes. The state auditor gave a status update on ongoing audits, including several JALAC-requested audits in progress, other statutory audits, staffing growth in his office, and the number of new JALAC audits his office could start in the coming months. The committee also heard that one audit request on Prop. 28 was held, and another PUC-related request was moved off consent and heard on the regular calendar.
Members then heard and discussed several audit requests. Senator Cervantes presented a request to audit California fusion centers, with witnesses from the FBI and ACLU supporting the need for transparency and oversight; opponents argued the request was politically motivated and could interfere with counterterrorism work. Senator Allen presented a request on CPUC enforcement of Rule 21 interconnection timelines for solar and storage projects, supported by industry and school representatives who described long delays and financial harm, while CPUC staff said the issue was being addressed through workshops and a formal proceeding. Senator Perez presented a request to audit Caltrans’ administration of the former SR 710 extension properties and affordable sales program, citing tenant complaints about maintenance, pricing, and transparency; Caltrans said it was working to complete sales and improve administration. Senator Umberg presented a request to audit the Orange County Board of Education over transparency, contracting, litigation spending, charter oversight, and whistleblower issues, while board representatives said there was no factual basis for an audit and that existing legal remedies had not been invoked.
After quorum was established, the committee approved the consent-calendar DMV license revocation audit and then approved the PUC utility timeliness audit and the Caltrans SR 710 audit. The fusion center audit was left on call after a split vote, and the Orange County Board of Education audit continued with testimony from the board’s representatives after the committee had already moved on to other business.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- accountant three, human resources specialist three, social worker three, um, whole bunch, program budget
- </c><00:23:30.560><c> out</c><00:23:30.760><c> of</c><00:23:30.880><c> their</c><00:23:31.640><c> budget
- </c> it comes out of their budget. it comes out of their budget.
- <c> based</c><00:23:41.280><c> on</c><00:23:41.480><c> what's</c><00:23:41.800><c> been</c> their budget
- based on what's been their budget based on what's been negotiated<00:23:42.760><c> with</c><00:23:42.920
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Labor and Technology heard testimony on several measures relating to public employment, the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF), retirement benefits, and cafeteria plans. HB 2472 and HB 2276, both concerning EUTF staff and investment office staff salaries, drew support from the trust fund and labor groups, and no opposition was heard in person. HB 2272 and HB 2273, emergency appropriations for public employment cost items, were supported by the administration and labor representatives; members briefly clarified which bargaining units were covered.
A longer discussion centered on HB 1664, which would address a dispute mechanism for EUTF-related negotiations. HGEA said the current process lacks a dispute resolution path and that the bill would allow interest arbitration when the state and union disagree. The Department of Human Resources Development and the Budget and Finance director raised concerns about consistency across bargaining units and the role of an arbitrator unfamiliar with the complexities of the system. Senator Moriwaki questioned whether another dispute forum might be more appropriate, but no alternative resolution was settled.
The committee also heard HB 1655, which would make retirement benefits negotiable, and HB 1658, concerning collective bargaining repricing. ERS opposed HB 1655, saying it could create administrative and tax problems if retirement benefits were negotiated separately across many bargaining units, while UPW, HGEA, HSTA, and UPA supported it as a bargaining issue. On HB 1658, DHRD explained that repricing is an internal classification tool meant to preserve equal pay for equal work, not to address market pay, and said a single arbitrator or the Merit Appeals Board could handle disputes; HGEA preferred a neutral arbitrator and opposed the Merit Appeals Board as too employer-controlled. The final measure, HB 1661 on cafeteria plans, was supported by UPW and HGEA. DHRD said it planned to raise the maximum contribution through rulemaking but needed to manage plan solvency and timing because IRS limits change on a calendar-year basis while the state plan runs on a fiscal year. The committee then moved into decision-making and adopted recommendations to pass HB 2472 and HB 2276 as amended/unamended after a brief correction to the vote language.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/25/26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- Kelly, are we growing government here or increasing state budget at all?
- It will go up slightly, but it's still an extremely small amount of any county's budget.
- There's pressure everywhere on budgets and finance.
- And Uh we've had county's budget.
- But um the you budgets and finance.
Keywords:
veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- briefly on the summary of the legislative direction, the legislature asked the commission last in the budget
- The legislature asked the commission last in the budget to assess the current state highway inventory
- As a city council member adopting a city budget, I need to understand the scope of new budgetary needs
- I know there's a portion of your budget to keep these roads clean.
- , but I've not briefed in Capital Budget.
Keywords:
motorcycle safety, right shoulder, shoulder riding, limited access roadway, freeway, expressway, highway congestion, lane splitting, traffic safety, RCW, Washington traffic law, roadside assistance, emergency vehicles, tow truck, congested traffic, motorcyclist, route jurisdiction, abandonment, transportation, local governance