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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- LFC included about half of that appropriation at 15.7 million.
- LFC included about half of that appropriation at 15.7 million.
- Your current appropriation for out of school...
- You're essentially wiping out your appropriation for salary.
- You've already appropriated that money.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The appropriation is seven fifty.
- Then, line 257 and 258 are the cancellation of those past appropriations.
- In total, those three appropriations amount to 47% of the total amount being appropriated.
- Of the total amount being appropriated.
- We share the same concern that a special direct appropriation to an...
Bills:
HF2563
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Appropriations. Yes, sir.
- don't have a clue what we're appropriating.
- If we do not appropriate it, then it does not actually go into effect, because it says subject to appropriation
- Subject to appropriating. But the question here is not whether or not we will appropriate it.
- So I would move favorable and appropriate. Okay.
Summary:
The House Appropriations Committee met on May 26, 2026, and first took up Senate Bill 433, which would provide Medicaid coverage for certain weight-loss medications. After adopting a House amendment adding customary subject-to-appropriation language, the committee heard from LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein, who said the state currently spends about $240 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for Medicaid patients with obesity and certain other conditions, and that the bill would let the department expand coverage gradually while controlling costs and negotiating better pricing. Members spoke in strong support, and SB 433 was reported favorable as amended.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 157, which creates paid parental leave for eligible public K-12 educators and staff. An amendment was adopted to adjust fund language and make the bill proper for Appropriations. Senator Jenkins and supporters, including the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, described the bill as providing six weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption, fostering, and related family-building events, while members discussed whether medical leave should also be included and confirmed the leave applies to fathers as well. The bill drew broad support and was reported favorable as amended.
Senate Bill 250, requiring the Office of Group Benefits to offer a comprehensive weight management plan with employees paying the full premium and medication costs, was briefly discussed and reported favorable without objection. The committee then spent considerable time on Senate Bill 237, a child welfare measure from Senator Barrow that would expand notification, access, and investigative procedures for the Child Ombudsman and DCFS, including child-on-child sexual abuse cases and multidisciplinary fatality reviews. Members and agency officials debated the fiscal note, with estimates ranging from about $525,000 to $3.2 million and disagreement over whether some costs were already covered or could be absorbed; after a roll call, the bill passed 10-9 and was reported favorable as amended.
Finally, the committee began Senate Bill 155, which requires insurance coverage for medically necessary dental care tied to cancer treatment. Senator Talbot and medical and cancer advocacy witnesses said the bill would remove a barrier to timely chemotherapy or radiation and could prevent more expensive complications later. Members expressed support and discussed a relatively small fiscal note, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-12 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- And those<00:24:59.960>
appropriations those appropriations those appropriations are<00:25:01.760 - reporter for Appropriations. reporter for Appropriations.
- the Committee on Appropriations. the Committee on Appropriations.
- appropriations later. appropriations later.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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um <00:06:53.440>the corrections appropriations that um the corrections appropriations - you reduced the original appropriation you reduced the original appropriation that<00:08:26.960>
- Um, Senator Avard believes that adding to the prior appropriation for kitchen renovations is an appropriate
- <00:19:49.760>
within is fix the total appropriation within is fix the total appropriation - get up to the uh original appropriation get up to the uh original appropriation that<00:25:06.880
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- We've uh got some appropriations.
- There has been zero dollars appropriated out of the initial $3 million appropriation.
- Chair: There has been zero dollars appropriated out of the initial $3 million appropriation.
- Chair: There has been zero dollars appropriated out of the initial $3 million appropriation.
- appropriate time. appropriate time.
Summary:
The committee first heard a proposal to consolidate small or outdated Treasury and agency accounts into pooled investment accounts so idle balances could earn interest and administrative costs could be reduced. Senator DuPree asked whether the change would also eliminate old accounts, and the sponsor said it would close outdated accounts and move funds where they could earn interest. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass.
Senate Bill 2694, described as the biomarker bill, would require mandatory biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, management, and monitoring of certain conditions when supported by medical and scientific evidence and nationally recognized clinical guidelines. The bill would apply to health insurance policies written in the state after September 1, 2026, require written reasons for denials, and include reporting requirements back to the Legislature. The sponsor estimated a total cost of about $5.2 million, with roughly $1 million as the state share, and the committee voted title sufficient, do pass.
The committee then took up the ARPA bill, which would accelerate the spending deadline from December 31 to September 30 and create three buckets for remaining funds: $100 million for MDOT, about $62 million for lost revenue to help offset insurance costs, and any additional funds to be handled by DFA under the governor’s discretion within ARPA rules. Senators asked about lists of projects, the risk of rushing money out the door, and whether local city and county projects could be repurposed; sponsors said the bill is aimed at keeping funds from being returned to Washington and that projects already in process should be nudged to completion, while unused funds could be clawed back after missed reporting or reimbursement requests. The committee also discussed prior technical problems with some completed projects and said those cases would likely require separate legislative action. The committee voted title sufficient, do pass, committee sub.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 2578, which creates a small municipality match fund to help cities under 10,000 population meet the 20% local match needed for discretionary federal and state grants. The chair clarified that the bill establishes the fund but does not create a funding source, and the sponsor confirmed that point. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is due pass to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.
- Appropriations, Madam Secretary, please call the roll.
- Motion is do pass to Appropriations. Connolly, aye. Ellis, aye.
- File Item No. 6, AB 864, due pass to Appropriations. Bauer-Kahan.
- File Item No. 7, AB 998, due pass to Appropriations. Bauer-Kahan.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of environmental safety and toxic materials measures, with several bills moving forward on unanimous or near-unanimous votes to Appropriations. Early in the meeting, the consent calendar was approved, including AB 372, AB 455, AB 1096, AB 1102, and AB 754. AB 362 by Assembly Member Ramos, which would recognize tribal beneficial uses of water and strengthen consultation and protection for tribal water uses, drew strong support from tribes and environmental groups. Water agencies and local government representatives opposed unless amended, raising concerns about CEQA requirements, co-management language, and conflicts with existing water law. The bill advanced to Appropriations, with some members voting aye and others not voting or absent.
AB 728 by Assembly Member Lee would require age verification for the sale of certain anti-aging skin care products to minors. The author and a youth witness described social media-driven use of adult skin products by children and alleged skin damage, while supporters argued age checks are a reasonable consumer protection. Dermatologists and retailers opposed the bill, saying it could restrict legitimate acne and other medical uses of over-the-counter products, create compliance problems, and lacked a clear scientific basis. The committee discussed possible ambiguity in the bill’s definition of anti-aging products, but the measure still passed to Appropriations.
AB 532 on low-income water rate assistance, AB 773 on copper-based anti-fouling paint, AB 998 on household hazardous waste disposal of vape pens, AB 1031 on geothermal hazardous waste fees, and AB 864 on solar panel hazardous waste and recycling all received strong support and advanced to Appropriations. Supporters for AB 532 emphasized water affordability and local program authority; AB 773 supporters said conflicting state water and pesticide rules are creating confusion for harbors and cities; AB 998 was presented as a practical way to let schools and local facilities dispose of confiscated vape devices safely; AB 1031 was framed as reducing DTSC fee burdens on geothermal development in Imperial County; and AB 864 would ease recycling and reuse of end-of-life solar panels. The committee also began hearing AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals, with the author and supporters arguing it would phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2032, but the transcript cuts off before the full discussion and any action on that bill.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- LFC included about half of that appropriation at $15.7 million.
- On Row 130, I just mentioned that LFC zeroed out your appropriation.
- Your current appropriation for out of school.
- Supplemental appropriation to the SEG.
- You've already appropriated that money.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (04/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- million uh we have budget Appropriations million uh we have budget Appropriations are<00:06:35.240
- These are additional appropriations from three main sources.
- for Appropriations about $1.9 billion<00:09:49.079>
budget <00:09:49.519>Appropriations - on line N9, House Bill 1. appropriation about $ appropriation about $ 1.96<00:11:19.800>
billion< - level so total the lower appropriation level so total appropriation<00:11:57.720>
is <00:11:58.120 - on line N9, House Bill 1. appropriation about $ appropriation about $ 1.96<00:11:19.800>
Summary:
The House Finance Committee met for final approval of HB 1 and HB 2, with legislative budget staff Michael Kain reviewing the final amendment documents and surplus statements. Kain explained that HB 1474H and HB 1484H incorporated the committee’s prior votes and the Governor’s recommended sections, and he walked through the budget math for the general fund, education trust fund, Highway Fund, and Fish and Game Fund. He said the committee’s proposal remained balanced overall, though the current-year general fund showed a projected deficit that HB 2 would address by allowing a possible rainy day fund transfer if needed. He also noted that the committee’s revenue estimates were below the Governor’s, requiring reductions and adjustments to appropriations and lapse assumptions.
Members discussed the rainy day fund provisions, including a section in HB 2 that suspends existing restrictions so a transfer can be made if the deficit materializes. Kain said the committee’s approach differed from the Governor’s because the state was not below the overall revenue plan, and the fiscal committee would retain a role in determining any transfer. He also summarized that the Highway Fund would end with about a $13 million balance and Fish and Game with about $3 million, both without additional general fund support.
The committee then adopted two amendments to HB 2 unanimously: Amendment 1473H, a technical cleanup to the Group 2 retirement seven-year rule, and Amendment 1482H, a technical correction to the recreational services language. Amendment 1484H, which incorporated those changes into HB 2, was adopted on a 14-1 vote after minority members objected to the bill’s broader cuts and policy changes, including reductions to state agencies, health and human services, and education-related provisions. The committee also adopted Amendment 1474H to HB 1A on a 14-1 vote after similar debate over budget reductions, vacancies, university funding, and school spending limits. Finally, the committee voted 14-1 to report HB 1A and HB 2 as amended as ought to pass, with the minority voting no and the committee planning a full House presentation the following week.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- making emergency appropriations for making emergency appropriations for public<00:07:46.639>
- emergency appropriations for collected emergency appropriations for collected bargaining<00:07:50.880
- This is making an appropriation<00:10:57.279>
appropriations <00:10:57.839>for <00:10:58.079 - >
public appropriation appropriations for public appropriation appropriations for public employment - appropriate uh emergency appropriations appropriate uh emergency appropriations for<00:11:02.959
Summary:
The Committee on Labor and Technology heard testimony on several measures. SB 2198 would direct DLIR to study a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award program and report back to the Legislature; DLIR supported it so long as it did not affect its supplemental budget request. SB 2140 would authorize counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations; DLIR and labor representatives supported it as an added accountability tool, while the committee discussed whether state law alone was sufficient and whether counties would still need to pass their own ordinances. SB 3055 would prohibit falsely impersonating a union representative; union and labor groups strongly supported it, and UPW said it was open to amendments to address concerns raised by OPA. SB 3090, SB 3091, and SB 3092 were emergency appropriation bills for public employment cost items tied to collective bargaining and temporary hazard pay or salary adjustments for various bargaining units; agencies and unions generally supported moving them forward, and B&F said the amounts were still being finalized because negotiations were ongoing.
The committee also heard SB 2761, which would bar social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to create or maintain accounts if the platform knows the user is under 16. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection offered comments, while CCIA and Meta opposed the bill, raising constitutional and First Amendment concerns and arguing that blanket bans could push teens to less regulated spaces online. Meta also said the bill’s carveouts were too narrow and would leave major platforms outside the scope of the restriction.
In decision-making, the committee recommended passage of SB 2198 with amendments, SB 2140 as is, SB 3055 with amendments adding a specific intent-to-deceive standard, SB 3090 with amendments, SB 3091 with amendments, SB 3092 with amendments, and SB 2761 with amendments adopting DCCA’s changes and noting potential First Amendment issues in the committee report. For the appropriation bills, the committee changed the effective date to January 1, 2077 as a placeholder. All recommendations were adopted, with reservations noted on SB 2761 from Senators Moriwaki, Fevella, and Ihara.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- with the projects that each appropriation funded, which moves us now to page 6.
- That's been appropriated for the GCPD since it was created.
- To biennium, $750 million was appropriated for the GCPD.
- Bye No. $500 million appropriated. Thank you.
- 57% less than we were appropriated. Less.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, uh, the funding was appropriated under TAs bill.
- include the initial appropriations request for 26-28?
- the percent increase in spend if we were comparing initial appropriations to initial appropriations.
- That is a limit on non-constitutionally dedicated appropriations of an appropriation It's constitutionally
- through the supplemental appropriations process to reduce that appropriation to kind of right-size it
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So the appropriate amount is y'all's decision.
- initial appropriations plus plus other is that right?
- the percent increase in spend if we were comparing initial appropriations to initial appropriations.
- That is a limit on non-constitutionally dedicated appropriations of an appropriation is constitutionally
- is available through the supplemental appropriations process to reduce that appropriation to kind of
Keywords:
budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1249, Alzheimer's disease state plan appropriation; Health and Human Services and Appropriations and
- SB 1250, appropriation State Route 87; Appropriations and Transportation and Technology.
- SB 1251, appropriation Department of Gaming telehealth; Appropriations and Transportation and Technology
- SB 1272, appropriation Douglas Porter entry. Appropriations, Transportation and Technology.
- SP 1273, appropriation Olga frontage road. Appropriations, Transportation and Technology.
MN
CA
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Motion is do pass to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Let's just make it appropriate accountability.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Aug 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And we do hope that we get from the legislature an appropriation.
- This includes your local capital outlay appropriations, appropriations to state agencies, and to higher
- The original appropriation for this project dates back to 2020.
- Information to you before you make appropriations.
- Different appropriations process for those projects that is more similar to the operating budget appropriations
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/10/2026 - Joint Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- The House Committee of Appropriations is officially called to order.
- The first budget bill is the General Appropriation Act.
- The bill appropriates various one-time appropriation increases to continue prior-year items funded one
- The bill appropriates various one-time appropriation increases to continue prior year items funded one-time
- I think that's appropriate, and do that immediately.
Summary:
The joint House and Senate Appropriations committees met to hear the FY 2027 budget package, beginning with the General Appropriations Act (HB 4154/SB 1847). Staff outlined the overall budget, including one-time fund transfers, lump-sum reductions, funding for state employee health insurance, school facilities, corrections, flood and wildfire relief, education and child care, and other ongoing and supplemental items. Members briefly discussed the absence of a requested $1.5 million for the oversight office, but the chair said no amendments would be taken in committee and that only limited technical changes were likely later in the process.
Public testimony on the feed bill was largely supportive but focused on specific funding concerns. Testimony highlighted school safety funding, Alzheimer’s services, small business tax expensing provisions, disability oversight for group homes, county use of opioid settlement dollars, adult education/community college funding, victim notification funding, and ESA oversight. Several speakers praised the budget for funding DDD and other services, while others opposed or sought changes to items such as the COMIT group home monitoring program, Maricopa Community Colleges’ lack of operating aid, and a possible cut to the victim notification program. The chair repeatedly emphasized that changes to the negotiated budget would be difficult and should be routed through leadership.
The committee then moved quickly through the remaining budget reconciliation bills. Staff summarized bills covering amusement and wagering, capital outlay, commerce, criminal justice, environment, health care, higher education, human services, and K-12 education. Notable provisions included continued wagering assessments, highway and building renewal funding, defense innovation and economic development changes, corrections and wrongful conviction provisions, groundwater and water banking measures, health insurance oversight and opioid settlement provisions, higher education funding and ABOR operating caps, SNAP and housing trust fund changes, and a 2% inflation increase for K-12 formula components. The K-12 bill also included a biometric school safety pilot and a child sexual abuse prevention pilot. No votes were taken in the portion provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue through the remaining bills.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- one-time appropriation. Can you hear me? one-time appropriation. Can you hear me?
- from<00:24:48.320>
the <00:24:48.440>DVS appropriation of 141,000 from the DVS appropriation - <00:25:28.080>
from Line 43 is a one-time appropriation from Line 43 is a one-time appropriation - c><00:25:58.600>
civil statutory appropriation um any civil statutory appropriation um any civil - you see here, 90,000 a appropriation you see here, 90,000 a year. year. year.