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AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any requests for leave at this time? Senator Hickey, you're recognized.
- We will begin today's business agenda with the budget calendar, which is the white sheet in front of
- House Bill 1002 by Joint Budget. The General Appropriation Act for the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
- Council, the Highway Commission Review and Advisory Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, the Joint Budget
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Public Higher Education Study Committee (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Correct me if I'm wrong, I believe the law states the quarterly reports are as requested by the committee
- </c> quarters per year and or if we request quarters per year and or if we request to<00:13:24.720><c
- But, you know, the budget request comes in at two and a half to $3 million, or three and a half, or three
- Is that the top priority from you for our looking at the buying and budget?
- </c> looking at the buying and Bud budget looking at the buying and Bud budget this<01:23:41.360><c>
Summary:
The Public Higher Education Study Committee held an organizational meeting and received an update from the university and community college systems on implementation of recommendations from the governor’s higher education task force. The systems said the task force report contained about 40 recommendations, and they have focused first on operational items while continuing to work on larger policy issues, including better alignment of public higher education with workforce and economic development needs. The committee also discussed reporting requirements under the amended law and whether quarterly reports are required or whether annual updates are sufficient unless the committee requests more.
A major topic was expanding Early College and dual-enrollment opportunities. The chancellors reported strong growth in Early College participation, significant student and family savings, and state scholarship support that they described as producing a strong return on investment. They said the goal is to build clearer pathways so students can earn college credit, reduce debt, and stay in New Hampshire for postsecondary education. They also noted ongoing work to simplify admissions and transfer processes, including about 100 transfer pathways between the systems, direct-admit efforts for community college and university students, and continued development of transfer equivalency tools.
Members pressed the systems and the Department of Education on direct outreach to high school students, especially juniors, so students would know they are eligible for direct admission and other opportunities. The main obstacle discussed was access to student contact information, with officials saying the issue may involve contract limits with the College Board and possibly statutory constraints on sharing data. Department of Education staff said they are meeting with the systems and vendors to determine what changes are needed. Committee members urged faster action so students and families can receive letters or other notices about in-state options, affordability programs such as Granite Guarantee, and pathways to community college and university enrollment.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- The member from Burlington requests that when the vote is taken, it be taken by roll.
- Your committee on human services respectfully requests your support.
- </c> human services respectfully requests human services respectfully requests your<01:16:03.760><c>
- The bill pass bonding budget adjustment.
- </c> requested a committee of conference. requested a committee of conference.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But this is at the request of the that.
- 00:38.240><c> amendment</c> request that third reading amendment request that third reading amendment
- </c> at their request. at their request.
- Uh number 79 budget balancers transfers.
- </c> it renames a section of the budget it renames a section of the budget balancer<02:37:48.160><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/04/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> school board how they managed to budget school board how they managed to budget and<01:04:13.200
- Um, our school budget for ridiculous.
- I understand that I'm requesting that we make a request of them.
- So, I would request that we the answers.
- </c> requesting that we we make a request of requesting that we we make a request of them.<03:51:47.199
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted.'
- This is my request.
- As a person who watches budgets and the amount of money that governments spend, I am...
- I'll tell you what, the West Valley has found that water is very, very healthy for their budgets.
- Natural resources. 8.2015, budget procedures late filing penalty.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Budget includes dollars $250,000 for the feasibility study.
- Chairman. >> Is some his initial funding for this loan program in the Senate budget?
- This is probably not the year and a new the new burden on the budget, new government program.
- to close loopholes that are in the original bill that would be re 6 distinctive request that we made
- recurring non-recurring Fund or sorry request recurring funds.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- And when the rating companies look at what it's going to do to our budget and how it's going to hamstring
- Speaker, as a former county supervisor, it was up to our board to balance budgets and care for our community
- This resolution gives us authority to then move the budget over into a special session.
- So I request that the members vote yes on my motion to adopt the resolution.
- We need a budget, so vote yes. Shall the resolution be agreed to? The clerk will close the roll.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So the amendments on page two, they effectively strike 2028 to save money and for budgeting, and for
- On money and budgeting and for the triggers that Director Brighting mentioned, and then adjusting the
- This is a request from the executive, so if that's the deal that they have, that's my understanding.
- This is reducing, as the budget director said, basically just focusing on FY 27, not FY 28, so it's going
- explain something that she's shared with me so we're going to adopt this this is uh reducing as the budget
Summary:
The House Appropriations and Finance Committee heard Senate Bill 273 and Senate Bill 274 and first adopted an amendment combining the two measures into one appropriations bill. Staff explained that SB 273 was a response to House Bill 9 and would provide temporary funding to Torrance, Otero, and Cibola counties to offset losses tied to prison facility closures or reduced operations, while SB 274 funded several executive priorities including aging and long-term services, DOT raises, PED school improvement activities, compensation for the Pueblo of Zia regarding use of the Zia symbol, and CYFD-related needs. Committee members asked about the Cibola prisoner transport costs, the tribal inmate arrangements, the Zia symbol payment, and whether the county aid would help preserve jobs and operations.
The committee then adopted a series of amendments. The first reduced SB 273 to FY27-only funding rather than spanning FY27 and FY28, with Otero’s appropriation largely unchanged because it is needed up front. A second amendment corrected the distribution language from one-twenty-fourth to one-twelfth, and a third voice amendment, based on additional data from Representative Lord, increased Torrance-related amounts and added a prisoner transport appropriation for Torrance County. Members noted the changes were intended to better match current data and allow the legislature to revisit FY28 needs later if necessary.
After limited public comment from Representative Lord, who said she had corrected the Torrance numbers using clerk-provided data, the committee voted to do pass the Senate Finance Committee substitute for SB 273 as amended three times. The motion passed without opposition, and the committee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 14 Feb 11th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill was originally filed as a budget amendment too long on a piece of legislation.
- This bill was originally filed as a budget amendment two years ago.
- talking about challengers and grassroots organizations that are often less funded and have smaller budgets
- Smaller budgets than establishment and incumbent positions.
- At the request of the Quincy delegation, which is myself, Mr. Chan, and Mr. Ayers, Myself, Mr.
Summary:
The House first suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition naming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse to the Judiciary Committee. It then took up two Ways and Means bills on election integrity: House Bill 76, renamed House Bill 5093, to protect against election misinformation, and House Bill 846, renamed House Bill 5094, to enhance disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising. Supporters said both bills were a response to AI-generated deepfakes and misleading election content, emphasizing transparency, disclosure, and protection of voters without banning political speech. Opponents argued the measures could be overbroad and raise First Amendment concerns, especially for smaller campaigns and organizations.
House Bill 5094 was amended to exempt certain broadcasters and streaming services when paid to air materially deceptive election-related communications, and a separate amendment to move Massachusetts primaries earlier was rejected 131-25. Another amendment narrowing the bill’s scope was also defeated 145-12. After debate, House Bill 5094 passed to be engrossed by a vote of 153-3. House Bill 5093, which prohibits deceptive AI use in the 90 days before an election, also passed to be engrossed after debate and the defeat of amendments.
The House also passed several engrossed local bills to enact: a Rockland charter amendment, a Williamstown senior property tax exemption measure, and a Rochester bill allowing continued employment of Fire Chief Scott Royal. Later, the House rejected Senate amendments on a teacher preparation and student literacy bill, declined concurrence, and appointed a conference committee. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Quincy public servant Arthur Tobin before adjourning until the next day at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 14 Feb 11th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill was originally filed as a budget amendment This bill was originally filed as a budget amendment
- talking about challengers and grassroots organizations that are often less funded and have smaller budgets
- Smaller budgets than establishment and incumbent positions.
- At the request of the Quincy delegation, which is myself, Mr. Chan, and Mr. Ayers, Myself, Mr.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- To do that, we need the JLBC, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, to review as soon as possible,
- To do that, we need the JLBC, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, to review as soon as possible,
- We need to review this request: $2.85 million.
- To do that, we need the JLBC, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, to review as soon as possible,
- computer programs... ...available funds that were already allocated to the Secretary of State in the budget
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a recorded roll call showing 30 members present. The journal was approved, no guests were introduced at first, and the Governor’s signed bill HB 2022 was reported. The President also announced temporary committee substitutions for the Rules Committee on February 9.
Senator Shamp introduced licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery and highlighted SB 1178, which would expand their authority to administer certain intravenous drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals. The chamber then read a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, water, criminal justice, housing, taxation, and other topics, with no floor action taken on those measures during the reading.
The Senate recessed to recognize law enforcement personnel involved in the rescue of an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation. A proclamation commended Deputies Gregory Sanders and Jacob Montoya, along with Cochise County and Border Patrol personnel, for their courage and professionalism. After returning to order, members made personal privilege remarks urging the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to review $2.85 million in election-related funding for the Secretary of State, and another senator spoke about water security and the need for long-term planning.
Additional announcements included caucus and committee meeting notices, an invitation to Arizona Aerospace Day, and a motion to adjourn until Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. The transcript ends as the chamber was considering adjournment.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- given the opportunity to put in a late bill for a different study for wetlands, and then it was requested
- I'll probably be a no because, after a lot of caucusing and talking, we're looking at our budget still
- So, yeah, again, I would like to see that if something go into the budget for this effort, I'm not sure
- So, yeah, again, I would like to see that if something go into the budget for this effort, I'm not sure
- If something goes into the budget for this effort, I'm not sure what the best way is, or what the best
Bills:
HCR3018
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
water rights, wetlands, inundated lands, taxation, property tax, drainage, flooded land, seasonal wetlands, meltwater, navigability, jurisdiction, county tax rolls, agricultural land, soil health, wildlife habitat, environmental regulation, public health, land ownership, riparian, drain and fill
Summary:
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met with a quorum and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3018, which was amended to expand a study of wetlands and jurisdictional water issues, including questions about taxing authority over land inundated by water. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the resolution as amended on a roll call vote, with all members present voting yes or aye. Senator Weston agreed to carry the measure.
The committee then considered House Bill 1581, relating to funding for the Native American Tourism Alliance. Senator Marcellais explained an amendment restoring the funding level to $500,000 and adding a 10% tribal match. Members debated the budget impact and the likelihood of the bill surviving in that form. The amendment failed on a 3-3 tie, after which the committee moved to the original House version. That version, with $100,000 total funding and matching requirements, received a 4-2 do pass recommendation and was sent to Appropriations, with Senator Marcellais designated as carrier.
The committee also discussed House Bill 1541, which would create a new commission to oversee septic systems, but members indicated a preference for a different approach already moving in the House that would place licensing and oversight under DEQ with health units still handling inspections. No final action was taken on that bill. Finally, the committee reviewed House Bill 1280, a water/drainage-related measure involving voting eligibility for landowners who have not paid assessments, but members raised legal questions and deferred further action. The committee also discussed broader concerns about a chemical-labeling bill and related public emails, then recessed until the call of the chair.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/12/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- With that importation permit, they have to request the fish health certificate testing.
- Representative Ulette said, to piggyback on his question, that it is a tight budget year, and if they
- year um and going to be a tight budget year um and it<01:49:32.000><c> and</c><01:49:32.119><c> I</c
- year and and and if we keep tight budget year and and and if we keep acre<01:49:44.880><c> this</c><
- First, I need to open this, and then the clerk can run out with a request for a copy. Thank you.
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They need to maintain and update multiple datasets, and they're responding to data correction requests
- Every dollar on this project counts because we have lost a federal federal budget.
- Every dollar on this project counts because we have lost a federal federal budget.
- that... ...the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment imposed by SB 198, and is requesting that lawmakers lift
- Request your aye vote. ...benefits. Request your aye vote.
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard six bills. AB 1837 (Gonzalez) would remove the sunset on transit agencies’ authority to use forward-facing cameras to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and at bus stops. The author and supporters from transit agencies, Streets for All, and the California Police Chiefs Association said the program improves bus reliability, safety, and access for riders, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Some members raised concerns about automated enforcement error rates and due process, but the bill was advanced on a due pass motion to Privacy and Consumer Protection.
AB 1944 (Lee), presented by Assemblymember Arreguín, would delay implementation of declining axle-weight limits for zero-emission buses while keeping the existing final cap in place. Supporters, including the California Transit Association and several transit agencies, said heavier batteries are needed for longer-range zero-emission buses and the delay would help agencies comply with clean transit goals. The bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1599 (Arreguín) would require Caltrans to create a centralized statewide transit stop registry with standardized stop information. Move LA, AARP, Streets for All, and others supported the measure, saying it would improve trip planning, data consistency, and accessibility for riders; the bill also passed to Appropriations.
AB 1608 (Wilson) would expand the California High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General’s authority, including hiring and contracting flexibility and a requirement to publish reports with limited confidentiality protections. The author, the Inspector General, and the First Amendment Coalition said the bill would improve oversight and transparency while protecting sensitive information; it passed to Judiciary. AB 1613 (Wilson) would create a mandatory off-highway vehicle safety and stewardship course for access to off-highway lands starting in 2029. Supporters from the off-road community said the bill was developed through stakeholder safety summits and would reduce accidents and protect public lands; it passed to Water, Parks, and Wildlife. AB 1662 (Wilson) would require DMV points for certain offenses that are dismissed through diversion programs, which supporters framed as a needed accountability measure for dangerous driving and opponents from ACLU Cal Action criticized as undermining diversion and harming low-income drivers. The bill passed to Appropriations. Final roll calls showed each bill advancing, with AB 1662 receiving the strongest support and the other measures also moving forward despite some no votes on AB 1837, AB 1944, AB 1608, and AB 1613.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HWN, HWN, TCA-HWN Public Hearings 02-13-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- deadline, but more importantly, uh, kind of mandates them to, if we submit the proper application requesting
- deadline, but more importantly, uh, kind of mandates them to, if we submit the proper application requesting
- Two years later, in 2022, the plan and budget is complete.
- Two years later, in 2022, the plan and budget is complete.
- Since you have raised any money apart from requesting the state for GO bonds towards this community,
Summary:
The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met on February 13 and heard testimony on three measures before taking up decision-making. On SB 1410, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands supported the bill as a practical way to require counties to timely respond when DHHL seeks transfer of infrastructure or facilities, and the chair later recommended passage without amendment. The committee adopted that recommendation, with Senator Ihara excused.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on SB 1549, which would help fund the Kahili Homestead community’s planned multi-service center and park improvements. DHHL supported the measure, and community witnesses described a 16-year planning process, prior grant and developer funding, completed phase-one park work, and the need for state bonding to complete phase two. Members asked about community engagement, fundraising, and whether the design included features such as a lāʻau garden, Hōlua mound, imu hall, craft pavilion, and space for Native Hawaiian games and lua practice. The chair recommended passage of SB 1549 unamended, and the committee adopted the recommendation.
The committee also considered SB 903, described as a housekeeping bill to create a vehicle for continued funding of OHA after the current working group sunsets. The chair recommended passage with amendments incorporating the contents of proposed Senate Draft 1 and recommittal to the Hawaiian Affairs committee, and that recommendation was adopted. The meeting then shifted to a joint hearing with Transportation and Culture and the Arts on SB 614, relating to Hawaiian Independence Day, and SB 1051, relating to Hawaiian History Month. Testimony on SB 614 was largely supportive, emphasizing cultural recognition and education, though one witness from Hawaii Sovereignty Studies opposed it; the Office of Collective Bargaining said it did not yet know the cost. SB 1051 also drew support, with testimony stressing the importance of teaching the history of the overthrow and Hawaiian sovereignty. Both bills were advanced with amendments, including technical changes and effective dates, and both committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (02/11/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- You may recall in the last budget the legislature saw fit to fund this program.
- DHHS wanted it but didn’t get it in the budget.
- It went into the budget.
- We’re going to go through our budget cycle where we look at all the departments.
- </c> action with them within the budget action with them within the budget that's<01:57:08.440><c> the
Summary:
The Finance Committee held a hearing on House Bill 619, which would appropriate $1 million to the Solid Waste Management Fund for matching grants to municipalities and businesses for waste diversion projects, with 50% of the money prioritized for food waste diversion. Representative Karen Ebel, the sponsor, said the fund would help New Hampshire meet its solid waste diversion goals, preserve landfill capacity, and support composting, recycling, and related local business activity. She cited New London’s composting program as an example, saying 172 families participated and 32 tons of food waste were diverted in 2024, reducing tipping and trucking costs.
Committee members asked about possible alternative funding sources, including a surcharge on landfill tipping fees. Ebel said many other states use such surcharges to fund recycling and solid waste programs, while New Hampshire relies on general funds. She also said the current fund balance was about $900,000 because some money had been used for staffing, and that the grant program was still in rulemaking. Questions also focused on how household composting works and whether municipalities could generate revenue from compost; Ebel said participation is optional, most programs use buckets and transfer stations, and the main benefit is cost savings from reduced disposal rather than compost sales.
Testimony in support came from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and the Northeast Resource Recovery Association. Both said municipalities are interested in food waste diversion and composting, that these programs can reduce long-term disposal costs and property tax pressure, and that there is growing demand for technical assistance and grant support. The Northeast Resource Recovery Association said food waste makes up about 24% of municipal and business waste, that fewer than two dozen communities and fewer than two dozen businesses currently offer such services, and that a City of Lebanon pilot program saw about 30% savings by composting on site. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but is working on rulemaking for the grant program and expects strong interest from municipalities, private composters, farmers, and anaerobic digester operators. No vote or final action was taken at the hearing.
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, the state budget includes some of those costs, and that's in the state budget.
- We can fix it on Thursday in budget.
- We are not requesting to reinvent the wheel here.
- billion over budget.
- We have been paying for nuclear power requests. We paid the ZECs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And for those reasons, I respectfully request your aye vote on this bill. Thank you. Thank you.
- And for those reasons, I respectfully request your aye vote on this bill. Thank you. Thank you.
- incorporate practices that advance equity and require a racial equity analysis before implementing any budgets
- in part will depend on tools, guidance, and templates to support equity in strategic planning and budgeting
- entities year after year be accountable for racial equity both in their strategic plans and with their budgets
Summary:
The committee heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on alcohol licensing, billboard maintenance, equity planning, and recognition of Eid as a state holiday. AB 2663 by Assembly Member Rogers would extend the sunset on the “Cocktails to Go” program for restaurants; supporters from the California Restaurant Association and the Distilled Spirits Council said it has been successful and should continue, while one member raised concerns about beach communities and open-container enforcement. The bill was amended to add an urgency clause so the sunset would not lapse on New Year’s Eve, and it passed the committee.
AB 2099 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays, including replacement or reinforcement of structural components. Supporters said the bill would provide clarity and consistency for the industry and state agencies, while opponents from Humboldt County and environmental groups argued it could weaken local enforcement, make nonconforming billboards effectively permanent, and increase public-safety and environmental concerns. The measure passed to Appropriations. AB 2731 by Assembly Member Addis would authorize 12 additional alcohol licenses in Santa Cruz County, split between Watsonville and southern county communities; local officials said the current cap is inequitable and forces businesses onto an expensive secondary market. The bill was amended to limit issuance to no more than five licenses per year and passed to Appropriations.
AB 2017 by Assembly Member Haney would recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as state holidays and provide excused absences for students observing them. Support came from Muslim community organizations, public employees, and advocates who said the bill would improve inclusion and help students and workers observe their faith without penalty. Several committee members spoke in favor and asked to be added as coauthors, and the bill passed to the Committee on Public Employment and Retirement. AB 1823 by Assembly Member Jackson would require state agencies to incorporate racial equity into strategic plans and conduct racial equity analyses before budgets or regulations are implemented. Supporters said it would make equity efforts more durable and accountable, while some members opposed it; the bill passed to Appropriations. The committee also approved a consent calendar of multiple bills, and the meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- Assembly Member Taugh has requested to pull Item 8, AB 294, from today's agenda. Thank you.
- And for those reasons, I respectfully request your aye vote on this bill. Thank you. Thank you.
- incorporate practices that advance equity and require a racial equity analysis before implementing any budgets
- in part will depend on tools, guidance, and templates to support equity in strategic planning and budgeting
- entities year after year be accountable for racial equity both in their strategic plans and with their budgets
Committee:
House Governmental Organization