Video & Transcript Research : 'appropriations'
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 24th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- for state Highway Fund Appropriations, Appropriated for Airport Development Grants, and Rider Aid Aviation
- Services Appropriations.
- We've already appropriated from a previous session.
- But we're not appropriate in any...
- That's legislative appropriation request.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capital Investment Cmte hears St. Paul bonding requests for sports facility upgrades 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members of this committee, this is an appropriation of $8 million from the bond proceeds
- Fortunately, as we're seeking appropriation bonding, the resources we seek do not have to compete for
- <00:34:49.200>
Bond examples of appropriation Bond examples of appropriation Bond authorizations - <00:35:10.560>
bonds system um uh and uh appropriation bonds system um uh and uh appropriation - What is the proposed revenue source for these appropriation bonds?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The rule is that the General Appropriations Act can only contain appropriations for the different departments
- not be effective if it's challenged. ...that the non-appropriation portion of the feed bill might not
- Kind of sounds like policy beyond the appropriation.
- Also, another example in the Department of Corrections appropriation provision, there's language that
- Also, another example in the Department of Corrections appropriation provision, there's language that
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Nov 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Appropriating funds for nutritional assistance in response to the loss of SNAP benefits. 2.
- Making an appropriation to the Administrative Office of the Court.
- Making an appropriation to the Income Support Division of the Health Care Authority to provide state
- Reverting certain balances from certain general fund appropriations.
- Appropriations, providing for transfers from the general fund operating reserve to the appropriation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
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so doing the um emergency Appropriations so doing the um emergency Appropriations - years insert a blank appropriation years insert a blank appropriation section<00:24:56.320>
for - Remove the appropriation in section 3 and effect an effective date. Any discussion?
- Remove the appropriation in section 3 and effect an effective date. Any discussion?
- Remove the appropriation in section 3 and effect an effective date. Any discussion?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a series of tax, budget, and policy bills. On SB 325 and SB 326, the Tax Foundation testified and the committee later recommended passage with amendments. SB 721, SB 1278, and SB 1465 also drew Tax Foundation testimony focused on technical corrections and effective-date issues; SB 1278 was strongly supported by the Hawaii Restaurant Association and other restaurant and business groups, who argued the bill should extend tax relief to the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund because it served the same purpose as earlier COVID relief programs. A bar owner also testified in support, describing severe pandemic-related losses and lack of government assistance. The Department of Taxation asked about the estimated fiscal impact of SB 1278, which was stated to be about $16.8 million and not including interest.
The committee also considered SB 1464 through SB 1470, with the Tax Foundation supporting most of the conformity and tax measures and opposing SB 1465 as unnecessary. SB 1464 was recommended for passage unamended, SB 1465 with amendments, and SB 1466, SB 1467, and SB 1470 unamended. SB 1362 and SB 1363 were deferred so the administration could explore moving funds within the existing budget instead of using emergency appropriations. SB 1044 was amended to create a condominium loan program and special fund to finance essential repairs and improve insurability of condominium properties, with loans repaid over 20 years and the fund eventually sunsetted.
The committee also acted on several other measures: SB 533 was amended to remove an appropriation and require a local investor-owned utility to support schools affected by a planned public safety power shutoff program; SB 1117 was amended to define electric motorcycles and prohibit operation by those under 18; SB 1186 was amended to move a food-production working group to the Agribusiness Development Corporation and remove an appropriation; SB 1391 was amended to require a one-to-one match of state funds with private donations; and SB 1669 was amended with committee-report language noting concerns about jurisdictional definitions and board qualifications. Later, the committee recommitted SB 933 and SB 938 to Ways and Means after adopting proposed SD1 versions. Most measures were adopted unanimously, often with members voting no with reservation.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/24/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #7
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start with Appropriations, 2271, page 16, please.
- Madam Witt, members, as amended by the Committee on Appropriations, House Bill 2579 appropriates $1.6
- I would much rather vote for a general fund appropriation.
- I would much rather vote for a general fund appropriation.
- Much rather vote for a general fund appropriation.
Summary:
The meeting was a caucus-style run-through of many bills and resolutions across Appropriations, Commerce, Education, Federalism/Military Affairs/Elections, Government, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, ENRU, Public Safety, and Rural Economic Development. Measures discussed included housing and HOA rules, school policy and funding, health care licensing and records timelines, public safety and corrections funding, election and campaign rules, water and environmental policy, and several criminal justice and juvenile justice changes. Many items were described as being on third-read consent or consent calendars, with staff often noting that no questions were raised and no sponsor was present.
Several bills drew sponsor explanation or member discussion. In education, members reviewed bills on teacher strikes, school safety, math placement, student outcomes, free school meals, parent permission for clubs, and school bond ballot disclosures. In health, bills covered prior authorization data reporting, nursing board rules and complaint procedures, pharmacist testing/treatment authority, opioid antagonist expiration dates, board continuations, and a constitutional amendment on refusing medical mandates. In government and public safety, members discussed DCS legal representation, inmate medical records, public safety parity funding, sheriff authority, border support funding, and a resolution supporting county sheriffs. In commerce and housing, bills addressed condominium and HOA authority, shade structures, pet restrictions, insurance certificates, apprenticeship definitions, automatic renewal contracts, and a state housing affordability district.
There was notable discussion on House Bill 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund for DPS and DOC salaries using interest from the state rainy day fund and other revenue sources. The sponsor argued it would provide a reliable way to fund public safety pay, while others objected that it would consume interest needed to preserve the fund’s value and that a general fund appropriation would be more appropriate. The bill prompted extended back-and-forth, with some members supporting the concept and others saying it was fiscally irresponsible. Another point of discussion came on House Bill 2775, where staff noted a possible misprint in the bill history, and on House Bill 467, where staff clarified that the inactive voter list changes related to e-poll book status categories. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, and the meeting appears to have been a review of measures before floor action.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 092 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . appropriation. appropriation.
- We appropriately appropriated the appropriation.
- the Appropriations Committee Amend the Appropriations Committee report.
- an appropriation. an appropriation.
- Appropriations Appropriations >> Senator<05:56:35.200>
Ball.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports. The Finance Committee reported Senate Bills 155, 49, and 116 with amendments and favorable referral to Appropriations, and House Bill 1188 favorably to Appropriations. The Business, Labor, and Technology Committee reported House Bill 1110 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole, placed on the Consent Calendar, and also recommended confirmation of several appointments, including members of the State Plumbing Board, State Electrical Board, and Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board.
The chamber then proceeded out of order for personal privileges and a resolution honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., including recognition of visiting members and students participating in its Capitol Day. The Senate next took up House Joint Resolution 1027 concerning remembrance of the Holocaust. The resolution emphasized the history of the Holocaust, rising anti-Semitic incidents, the importance of Holocaust and genocide education, and the need to confront hate and otherization. Senators Weissman and Ball spoke in support, stressing the dangers of hateful rhetoric, the need for vigilance and compassion, and the importance of learning from history. HJR 1027 passed unanimously by roll call, 35-0, and the roll call was listed as co-sponsors.
Announcements followed recognizing the Sikh community’s Vaisakhi observance and a langar lunch at the Capitol, along with a proclamation for Sikh Awareness Appreciation Month. There were also notices about a Republican caucus, a Legal Services Committee meeting on Senate Bill 2683 and a litigation update, and a brief personal privilege remark about tax day and agriculture. The Senate then recessed until 10:30 a.m., later raised the call, and moved into special orders for second reading of a large group of House bills on the Consent Calendar.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- Do pass to Appropriations.
- And I'll move the bill when it's appropriate.
- SB 1366, that move when appropriate.
- Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Current vote 8-2.
- Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Current vote 9-0. Do pass as amended to Appropriations.
Summary:
The committee heard several energy, water, and utility bills. SB 919 by Senator Grayson would extend the biomethane monetary incentive program through 2030 and authorize additional funding to support renewable natural gas projects by reducing interconnection costs. Supporters said high interconnection costs and the current tax treatment are major barriers to methane reduction projects; opponents, including TURN and environmental groups, raised ratepayer cost concerns and objected to rate-basing and additional public funding. The author said amended language would remove the rate-basing provisions and instead urge the CPUC to act quickly on its pending decision.
SB 931 by Senator Laird would reauthorize the Community Impact Mitigation Program for the Diablo Canyon plant through 2030 to continue funding local emergency preparedness, fire protection, public safety, and school district costs. The County of San Luis Obispo and labor groups supported the bill, while TURN opposed it as a statewide ratepayer subsidy that could be funded from existing PG&E revenues instead of higher rates. Members discussed the bill in the context of the 2022 Diablo Canyon extension deal and the possibility of a future longer extension.
SB 1215 by Senator Cortese would direct the CPUC to set deployment targets for EV charging in multifamily housing and evaluate progress, with amendments aimed at affordability and limiting system upgrade costs. Supporters said renters are largely locked out of home charging and that prior utility programs proved cost-effective; no opposition testified. SB 1359 by Senator Stern would require more deliberate CPUC review before major gas system investments, emphasizing electrification and non-pipeline alternatives. Gas utilities and several industry groups opposed it, arguing it could undermine the obligation to serve, create safety and reliability risks, and change the regulatory compact.
The committee also heard SB 1125 by Senator Menjivar, presented by Senator Gonzalez, which would establish a statewide low-income water rate assistance program upon appropriation. Water agencies, environmental groups, and local governments supported the measure, while one member expressed concern that it lacked a funding source and could not overcome Proposition 218 limits; the bill was moved to Appropriations and the roll was left open. Finally, SB 1098 by Senator Perez would restrict the use of long-running memorandum and balancing accounts by investor-owned utilities, require exceptional circumstances for new accounts, and add sunset and cost-sharing requirements. Consumer advocates and large energy users supported tighter oversight, while the utilities and business groups opposed the bill as too rigid and potentially harmful to flexibility for wildfire, emergency, and safety-related costs.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And evaluated appropriately, eventually Medicaid could recognize it.
- So, these are the appropriate.
- Lastly, there is an appropriation to the MFA to address housing.
- Senate Bill 2 has a $140 million appropriation.
- So say you appropriate that planning and design funding.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- appropriation in there. Is that correct? appropriation in there. Is that correct?
- These are all appropriation modifications from appropriations enacted in earlier years.
- Section 8 is um another appropriation Section 8 is um another appropriation dealing<00:26:00.640
- The original language appropriated $5 million for grants, and the appropriation was not available until
- The original language appropriated $5 million for grants, and the appropriation was not available until
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Energy Finance Bill Working Group 6/8/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They had no new appropriations from the RDA.
- There are two other appropriations from the RDA.
- extending the fisc year 24 appropriation extending the fisc year 24 appropriation to<00:09:41.839
- And that extends that um appropriation And that extends that um appropriation also<00:10:04.640>
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it <00:14:28.320>and It's instead of appropriating it and It's instead of appropriating
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-6-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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of change the budget or appropriations of change the budget or appropriations - appropriated.
- appropriated.
- appropriated.
- appropriated.
Keywords:
Consideration of HB 491 02:14
Consideration of HB 738 07:58
Guest presentation by Taiwan Consul General Elliott Wang 25:20
Consideration of HCR 50 36:37
Consideration of SB 19 49:29, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and first considered House Bill 491 by Representative Steve Riley. The committee adopted a proposed committee substitute, then heard that the bill would raise the threshold for certain capital project and equipment purchases from $200,000 to $500,000, remove a requirement for a special board meeting when replacing a board of regents member, allow certain employees or contractors to perform capital construction work up to $500,000, remove limits on retired police officers working at postsecondary institutions, and speed release of pension information to employers. Members asked about reporting and oversight of the higher threshold, and the witness said the records are maintained by institutions and available upon request. HB 491 passed on a 19-0 roll call vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 738 by Representative Griffey, relating to state personnel and the constitutional officers. The bill would give independently elected constitutional officers more flexibility to hire unclassified employees and set salaries for classified employees up to the midpoint without Personnel Cabinet approval, while leaving pay scales, appropriations, and funding limits unchanged. Representative Griffey and witnesses from the auditor’s office said the measure was intended to reduce red tape, address salary compression, improve pay equity, and help recruit and retain staff; they also said it would allow offices to fill policy roles needed for audits and other work. Members questioned the fiscal note, salary caps, and whether the bill would affect future budget requests. The bill passed 18-1, with one pass, and the chair noted it would move favorably to the House floor.
After those bills, the committee briefly welcomed Taiwan’s consul general, Elliot Wang, and Representative Adam Bowling spoke about Kentucky’s relationship with Taiwan, including trade, investment, and prior assistance during disasters. Wang described Taiwan’s economic ties with the United States, ongoing trade and investment developments, defense and education cooperation, and people-to-people exchange programs, noting Kentucky was the first state to sign an education cooperation MOU with Taiwan in 2021.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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the office is a direct appropriation the office is a direct appropriation the - the 23 and 24 legislature appropriated the 23 and 24 legislature appropriated that<00:14:05.240>
- <00:14:09.279>
to amount of that money was appropriated to amount of that money was appropriated - <00:20:24.600>
you since it's a direct appropriation you since it's a direct appropriation - every time they P an Appropriations every time they P an Appropriations article<00:20:51.720>
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So, a very large lift since you all appropriated the.
- A contract or is it the appropriation that ends at the end of the month?
- The appropriation that we received in the special session ends June 30th, 2025.
- law, whether that is an appropriate limitation.
- if it's not appropriate for that particular person.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- through the General Appropriations Act.
- That appropriation was made.
- , a one-time appropriation.
- So for that reason, the appropriators prioritized the non-recurring appropriation strategy to increase
- First appropriated in the 2022 General Appropriations Act that was intended to fund startup costs for
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Sorry, this is an amendment to the public safety appropriation.
- and commissions appropriation.
- They're asking for $7,000 in extra appropriation.
- They need additional appropriation for this year, the supplemental appropriation, so they can disperse
- Members, this is the appropriation for Northwest Technical Institute.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, granted leave to Representative Jack Ladyman, and received committee reports from the Joint Budget Committee recommending passage of several bills, including House Bill 1034 with Amendment 1. The chamber also recognized numerous guests, including state troopers of the day, the doctor and nurse of the day, several constituent groups, and students from the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts.
The House adopted House Resolution 1034, supporting Arkansas poultry producers in the Illinois River watershed and urging good-faith negotiations, by a vote of 97-0. It also adopted House Concurrent Memorial Resolution 1001, honoring Bishop Kenneth Liddell Robinson, Sr., by a vote of 98-0. Members then took up multiple budget amendments and appropriations, with Representative Johnson explaining amendments to bills covering education, public safety, agriculture, county jail reimbursement, drug task force funding, pregnancy help organizations, tire recycling fees, and other appropriations; the amendments were adopted.
On the budget calendar, the House passed a batch of general appropriation bills and several supplemental and reappropriation bills, including House Bills 1006, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1094, 1084, and 1097. House Bill 1053, an appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, failed 71-19-8. House Bill 1098, a reappropriation for the Department of Parks and Heritage, was defeated after Representative Henley spoke against it and the final vote was 0-85-4. The House then adjourned until 11 a.m. the next day.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Appropriations Committee meeting will come to order.
- But all I'm doing is doing the allocation and the appropriation.
- Over the years, what we've been doing is appropriating that employer contribution.
- These are programs that have been in our appropriation that have been in our appropriation.
- This meeting of Senate Appropriations is now ended.
Bills:
SB1177
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 3 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Appropriations will meet at 1:30 in room 216. >> 1:30, Appropriations, 216. Anyone else?
- Appropriations will meet at 1:30 in room 216. >> 1:30, Appropriations, 216. Anyone else?
- >> 1:30, Appropriations, 216. Anyone else? >> 1:30, Appropriations, 216.
- of appropriations. of appropriations.
- >> 409 after appropriations? >> 409 after appropriations?
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with an invocation by Reverend Vincent Russell of Greater Fairview Baptist Church, and then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. The bulk of the meeting consisted of introductions and recognitions of guests in the galleries, including representatives of the Red Cross, Omega Psi Phi members, local chamber of commerce and county officials, a Jackson Municipal Airport Authority representative, a doctor of the day, junior pages, and several Jackson State University Day at the Capitol guests and administrators.
Members also made a series of announcements about committee meetings and Capitol events. These included meetings for Finance, Appropriations, Energy, Judiciary A and B, Public Health and Welfare, Public Property, Veterans and Military Affairs, Economic and Workforce Development, Universities and Colleges, Local and Private, and others. Announcements also highlighted special events such as William Carey University Capital Day, Jackson State University Day at the Capitol, the Mississippi Songwriters and Hall of Fame luncheon, the Mississippi Forestry Commission's 100-year celebration, and choir performances by New Albany High School and Newton County High School.
No substantive floor debate or votes on legislation were recorded in the transcript beyond procedural motions. The Senate agreed to recess, first until 4:00 p.m. and later until 8:00 p.m. or until the last committee report was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning. Members also requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of Brigadier General George Cronia and James Jefferson.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- currently in in that it did appropriate currently in in that it did appropriate 27.9<01:07:55.079
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from why you change the appropriation from why you change the appropriation - <01:51:19.360>
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appropriated non-aps and continually appropriated non-aps and continually appropriated and<01 - It doesn't create a new appropriation. The new appropriation would have to be in the bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have a motion when appropriate by Senator Grove.
- We'll move it at the appropriate time. Thank you, Senator Arreguín.
- Do pass as amended to Appropriations. Senators Allen, Ochoa Bogh, aye. Appropriations.
- Do pass, as amended, to Appropriations. Senators Allen? Aye.
- Do pass, as amended, to Appropriations Committee. Current vote 12-0.