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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Teacher shortage, budgeting, all those kinds.
- Um, I guess I'll be anxious as we head out of this budget year to sort of see where we're at and start
- Um, I guess I'll be anxious as we head out of this budget year to sort of see where we're at and start
- Um, I guess I'll be anxious as we head out of this budget year to sort of see where we're at and start
- You're just saying, oh, because basically the money that's allocated, but it's a biennial budget.
Committee:
Senate Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- /c> more responsible for mot's yearly more responsible for mot's yearly pavement<00:47:59.160><c> budget
- So just making sure that we don't do things that blow massive holes in the budget and make sure that
- matter and making is that uh budgets matter and making sure<00:53:33.440><c> that</c><00:53:33.520><
- </c><00:54:22.599><c> and</c><00:54:22.680><c> make</c> massive holes in the budget and make massive
- holes in the budget and make sure<00:54:23.000><c> that</c><00:54:23.079><c> we</c><00:54:23.200><c>
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPN-AEN, CPN-EDT, CPN-HOU, CPN-EIG Public Hearings 01-29-2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:32:43.000><c> and</c><00:32:43.240><c> finance</c><00:32:43.679><c> offering</c> of budget and
- We have a position that we're asking for in our budget, which is in the budget, um, to bring that program
- </c><00:45:50.119><c> which</c><00:45:50.280><c> is</c> we're asking for in our budget which is we're
- asking for in our budget which is in<00:45:50.599><c> the</c><00:45:50.800><c> in</c><00:45:50.960><
- c> the</c><00:45:51.599><c> budget</c><00:45:52.599><c> um</c><00:45:53.480><c> to</c><00:45:54.000><
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 252 on invasive species, which would broaden the Department of Agriculture’s authority to inspect items moved into or within Hawaii, prohibit the sale of pest-infested merchandise, and allow quarantine, treatment, or destruction of affected materials with clarified penalties. Testifiers from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, the Farmers Union, and many others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing gaps in current inspection authority and the need to address high-risk non-agricultural commodities such as outdoor furniture and other cargo that can carry pests like red imported fire ants. Members raised concerns about staffing, inspection capacity, commerce impacts, and whether better manifest descriptions or scanners could help target higher-risk shipments. The chairs recommended passage with Department of Agriculture and technical amendments, and the committees adopted the recommendation.
The joint CPN/EDT hearing then took up SB 148 on combat sports, which would create a Hawaii Combat Sports Commission and regulate combat sports while prohibiting no-rules contests. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments on effective dates and later said other jurisdictions generally use a single commission for boxing and MMA. Supporters, including a professional fighter and a longtime advocate, argued the bill would help revive the sport in Hawaii, improve local opportunities, and reduce costs associated with separate commissions; one testifier initially appeared opposed but clarified he was actually in support. Committee members asked about safety, medical coverage, staffing, vacancies, and whether separate commissions could share staff. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including an Attorney General effective-date amendment, amendments from the Hawaii Association of Professional Nurses to increase health-care coverage at fights, and DCCA’s recommendation to unify boxing and MMA under one commission; the effective date was deferred to July 1, 2050, and the recommendation was adopted.
A later joint CPN/Housing agenda began with SB 69 on deposits of public funds, which would require the Director of Finance to consider the benefits of using in-state depositories, including favorable lending terms for affordable housing. The Department of Budget and Finance and the Hawaii Bankers Association offered comments, and no other testimony or questions were noted before the discussion moved on. The next measure introduced was SB 24 on limited profit housing associations, which would create a regulatory framework and a limited profit housing council; the transcript cuts off as testimony on that bill was beginning.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I want to thank you for considering this bill during a budget session.
- </c> budget were for different purposes. budget were for different purposes.
- </c> the budget. the budget.
- We have a few weeks before the budget session.
- Anderson, and we'll do our best to get this bill ready for our budget session.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (05/23/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Um they signed their budget New York.
- Um they signed their budget with<01:13:24.719><c> language</c><01:13:25.120><c> in</c><01:13:25.440><
- Congress’s budget bill of the 10-year ban on states from regulating AI in any way?
- Congress’s budget bill of the 10-year ban on states from regulating AI in any way?
- , when we're cutting the budget for things like drug treatment and education programs in the prison.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (03/03/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is part of the ongoing transition that started with the last budget bill, where we spun off a new
- hold them for the people from the Department of Energy and the Public Utilities Commission. last budget
- Bill uh where we spun off a last budget Bill uh where we spun off a new<00:05:07.560><c> Department<
- So, as many of you know, I was around and very involved in the state budget in 2021 that created the
- </c> that happens during the budget that happens during the budget process<04:24:41.239><c> further</
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- from Budget and Finance.
- It's not sitting in your guys budgets,<00:46:35.440><c> it's</c><00:46:35.839><c> probably</c><00:46:
- from just budgets, it's probably coming from just general<00:46:37.040><c> funds</c><00:46:37.599><c
- </c><00:46:39.760><c> So</c><00:46:39.920><c> again,</c><00:46:40.319><c> easy</c> budget and finance
- So again, easy budget and finance.
Committee:
House Public Safety
Keywords:
students with disabilities, individualized education programs, emergency plans, evacuation procedures, support services, Hawaii education law, HB2343, Maui State Veterans Home, veterans home, veterans, long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, Alzheimer's care, respite care, assimilate, transfer deadline, Act 99, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 1997, which would require IEPs for students with disabilities to include individualized emergency accommodations and evacuation supports. The Attorney General’s office supported the intent but recommended amendments to explicitly include students with Section 504 plans and to change references from “department schools” to “public schools” so charter school students are covered. Testimony in support came from disability advocates and several individuals, including Peter Fritz, who said emergency evacuation planning should be made explicit because it is not clearly required by federal law, and Ka Swan, who emphasized student safety during emergencies. No vote or final action was taken on the bill in the transcript.
The committee then took up House Bill 2343, relating to the Maui State Veterans Home. The measure would repeal a deadline for transferring the home to a state agency with a Maui affiliation and instead require the transfer to occur as soon as practicable. The Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans Services, HHSC Oahu Region, and several individuals testified in support. Committee members asked whether a more definite deadline should be used, but the department said the open-ended language was preferable because the Maui entity is not yet ready and Oahu is currently providing oversight. No vote or final action was recorded.
House Bill 2566, authorizing special license plates for Hawaii Civil Air Patrol members, was also heard. The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services testified in opposition, while Johnny Perry testified in support. The committee did not take a vote in the transcript.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2493 on wrongful imprisonment compensation procedures. The Attorney General’s office opposed the bill, arguing it would create an automatic payment mechanism without a sufficient finding of actual innocence, could trigger payments within five days of dismissal, and raised concerns about insufficient time for prosecution review and about funding and appropriation issues. Supporters, including people who said they had been wrongfully convicted and later found actually innocent, argued the bill would reduce delays and help released individuals survive while awaiting compensation. Judiciary staff requested technical amendments and said operational details still needed review. Members questioned the AG about the meaning of “actual innocence,” burden shifting, and whether the bill would better define the standard, but no vote or final action was taken.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EDT DEFER, EDT-HOU, EDT, EDT Public Hearings 02-10-2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Was there a problem in getting the position funded in the supplemental budget request?
- And then consultant contracts usually exceed initial budgets, and then it non-measurable deliverables
- </c> exceed initial budgets. exceed initial budgets.
- <c> talked</c><01:03:30.160><c> about</c><01:03:30.400><c> before,</c><01:03:31.360><c> we're</c> budget
- as was talked about before, we're budget as was talked about before, we're trying<01:03:31.720><c> to
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 2045 relating to combat sports and recommended passage with SD1. Members adopted requested changes from DCCA and the boxing commission, including clarifying that the onsite medical professional must be a licensed physician, specifying when a deputy combat sports commissioner must file a written report, removing the combat sports registry language and ambulance requirement, clarifying promoter payment requirements, and requiring advance coordination with the nearest emergency room or hospital. The bill also makes technical amendments and sets an effective date of July 1, 2050. The measure passed unanimously among members present, with Senators Fukunaga and Kim excused.
The joint hearing then considered SB 2187 relating to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Testimony was brief and largely in support, and the committees agreed to pass the bill with SD1, making technical non-substantive amendments and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. The committees voted to adopt the recommendation, with members present voting aye and some senators excused.
A longer portion of the hearing focused on several economic development measures, including SB 2072 on tourism, SB 3049 on a trade-oriented production capacity grant program, and SB 3166 and SB 3167 involving technology development and the blue economy. SB 2072 drew questions about cost, benefit, and the practicality of promoting Michelin-star restaurants in Hawaii. SB 3049 received broad support from DBEDT, HTDC, chambers, and industry groups, but members questioned whether a new grant program was needed, why DBEDT could not do it without legislation, and whether the state should instead use existing entities like HTDC; the discussion also covered matching funds, likely beneficiaries, and administrative capacity. SB 3166 and SB 3167 were supported by technology and ocean-sector witnesses who said the state needs coordinated planning, specialized expertise, and support for advanced manufacturing and ocean innovation, but members raised concerns about relying on third-party consultants, duplication of existing public capacity, ethics, cost, and whether the work should instead be done by state staff or existing institutions. No final votes on the later bills were captured in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As all of us know, much of the DNR budget comes from license sales, and all of these kids are starting
- As all of us know, much of the DNR budget comes from license sales, and all of these kids are starting
- engaged as all of us know much of the engaged as all of us know much of the DNR<00:07:36.319><c> budget
- comes from license sales and DNR budget comes from license sales and all<00:07:38.840><c> of</c><00:
- </c> end of session um with all our budget end of session um with all our budget bills<00:27:00.919><
Keywords:
water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/10/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Perhaps that needs oversight through the Department of Administration, Management and Budget, Department
- um as the higher ed chair this budget um as the higher ed chair but<00:56:28.400><c> every</c><00:56
- And, you know, testifying on behalf of Department of Commerce on our budget bills and all the money we
- the future budget deficit and that's<01:42:15.880><c> just</c><01:42:16.080><c> not</c><01:42:16.320
- </c> fraud and we can balance the budget fraud and we can balance the budget we're<01:42:32.880><c> doing
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/17/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You are also probably equally aware that the budget is typically ginormous.
- I understand from conversations with Senator Champion that he would prefer it be funded in the budget
- , and if I could find a way in a budget, that's what I would do.
- </c><00:51:23.040><c> is</c><00:51:23.240><c> typically</c> a budget is typically a budget is typically
- and if I could find a way in a budget and if I could find a way in the<00:51:41.480><c> a</c><00:51:
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, my fellow members of the Senate, we stood in this chamber last session debating a budget.
- We stood in this chamber last session debating a budget and prioritizing things that were important to
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions: one commending the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston for Caribbean Week and another recognizing Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week. The chamber also acted on several committee reports and House petitions by suspending rules and referring matters to committees as recommended.
The Senate then took up several House bills and, after suspending the rules, ordered them to a third reading: sick leave banks for Anna C. Contaris of the Trial Court, Kendra Winner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Carlos Borges of the Department of Correction, as well as a bill authorizing the town of Lexington to grant 10 additional wine and malt beverage licenses for on-premises consumption. Later, the Senate passed to be enacted a bill increasing the membership of the select board of the town of Mattapoisett, sending it to the Governor.
During the session, Senator Feeney recognized the Rolling Warriors Volt hockey team of North Attleboro, along with coaches, families, and supporters, celebrating their first U.S. gold medal at the North American Volt Hockey Championship and their upcoming World Cup appearance in Sweden. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Irene A. O'Shea and Tiffany Marie Horne, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Public Body Procurement Workgroup Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Jason Saunders, General Government Coordinator with the Department of Planning and Budget.
- Jason Saunders, General Government Coordinator with the Department of Planning and Budget.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And so this is something that the House Budget Committee does every year regarding this tax credit motion
- This will conclude the hearing for the House Budget Committee, and I will ask, after adjournment, that
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The House Budget Committee met with a quorum and reviewed the state’s tax credit programs, using a distributed packet and taking member questions rather than hearing formal presentations. Representative Mayhew questioned the Department of Economic Development about the Business Facility Headquarters Tax Credit Program. Agency staff explained that the program is limited to headquarters operations, requires a Missouri headquarters to be at least 50 years old, and has only been used by Burns & McDonnell. To qualify, a company must create at least 25 new jobs, make at least $1 million in new investment, and maintain an average of at least $20 million in business facility investment. Staff also said the credit is transferable and sellable, has no annual cap, and currently sunsets on December 31, 2028; a proposal to extend the sunset to 2031 was noted, but the committee discussion did not address that legislation directly.
Mayhew said he had intended to offer an amendment or motion related to the credit but would hold off, citing commitments from involved parties to make significant changes next year. Representative Fogle then asked about the broader tax credit motion, confirming that expired credits listed for approval were ones the state no longer had authority to issue, and that the low-income housing and historic preservation caps matched fiscal year 2026 levels. Representative Martin asked whether the packet or motion was changing the separate legislation on the headquarters credit; the chair and others clarified it was not, and that the committee’s action was a routine budget-related tax credit authorization distinct from standing committee legislation.
The committee then moved into executive session and adopted the FY 2027 tax credit authorization motion. The roll call passed 21 ayes, 1 no, and 0 present. Representative Mayhew voted no; the remaining recorded votes were in favor.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Therefore, there's about a $126,000 impact on the FY27 state budget.
- And as you know, the agencies have already put in their budget request.
Summary:
The committee met to hear several House bills related to aging services, child care, and transparency in human services. At the start, the chair announced House Bill 2949 would be laid over until the following Monday and said the committee should expect one additional meeting before deadline. The committee also adopted PCS versions of the bills presented.
House Bill 3390, by Rep. Clinton, would require the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to maintain a more detailed provider search website for home and community-based services, including ratings, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, and administrator information. Clinton said the goal was greater transparency and consumer protection, but noted a fiscal impact estimate of about $244,000, with roughly $126,000 affecting the state budget. After a question about whether a rating system already exists, he said he was not aware of one and suggested scaling back the proposal if needed. The bill passed 4-0.
House Bill 4199, by Rep. Schreiber, proposed a limited pilot program to help employers and the state share child care costs for workers in a specific income band, with the state matching up to one-third of employer contributions. Schreiber described it as a public-private approach to rising child care costs. The committee passed the bill 4-0. House Bill 4407, by Rep. Blancett, aimed to prevent a future senior services waiting list by encouraging better use of home and community-based services and PACE instead of more expensive long-term care, and House Bill 4412 would create a revolving fund tied to those senior service programs. Blancett argued both bills could improve care and save state money; both measures passed 4-0. The chair then announced the committee had finished its agenda and adjourned, with one more meeting scheduled for the following Monday at 10 a.m.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We are gathered here this afternoon for the sacred responsibility of considering the budget for the state
- As a result of these recent budget negotiations, we don't need this anymore.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Jurisprudence (Part II)Note: Video begins with the meeting already in progress. May 21st, 2025
Jurisprudence
Transcript Highlights:
- changes at the request of the Finance Committee to make sure that we're in line with what's in the budget
- changes at the request of the Finance Committee to make sure that we're in line with what's in the budget
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
Keywords:
business court, civil procedure, litigation, jurisdiction, arbitration, divorce, property division, family law, court jurisdiction, marital assets, parent-child relationship, birth certificate, identity proof, Family Code, court process, attorney fees, court costs, legal expenses, dispute resolution, child support
Summary:
The committee considered several House bills dealing with family law and civil procedure. House Bill 1916, concerning a court’s jurisdiction in suits to divide property not divided on dissolution of marriage, was reported favorably on a 4-0 vote and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 1973, addressing proof of the identity of a child’s parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, was also adopted with a committee substitute, reported favorably 4-0, and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 2524, on recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings, and House Bill 2530, on special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, each received favorable 4-0 votes and were likewise recommended for the local and uncontested calendar.
The committee then took up House Bill 3180, which was reported favorably 4-0 and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. The most detailed discussion centered on House Bill 40, relating to updates to business courts. Senator Hughes explained a committee amendment that made conforming changes requested by the Finance Committee and removed language creating two new judgeships, replacing it with a different judge allocation. The amendment was adopted, the amended committee substitute was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably on a 4-0 vote and sent to the local and uncontested calendar.
At the end of the meeting, members briefly clarified procedural details about the House Bill 40 amendment and then closed out the agenda. The committee also noted a correction to an earlier reference to Bartleby the Scrivener, and the Chair recessed the Committee on Jurisprudence subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The priority for the Texas House is the budget, which is the only thing we're constitutionally obligated
- This shows you that the Texas House and the Speaker believe this is the most important bill of the budget
Keywords:
public education, HB2, teacher salaries, special education, emergent bilingual programs, Texas legislature
Summary:
The meeting primarily revolved around the discussion of HB2, which aims to increase funding for public education in Texas. Key points included enhancements to teacher salaries, special education funding, and initiatives to support emergent bilingual programs. Legislators highlighted the need for collaboration and leadership in addressing the challenges faced by public schools, noting the vital role that education plays in the state's future. Speaker Burroughs expressed confidence in achieving significant improvements for Texas students through this legislation, which has been deemed one of the most consequential bills of the session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, as a reminder, this was the governor's education budget bill.
- This is the governor's budget uh that we'll be using as a vehicle uh to work with the other body.
Bills:
HF2433
Committee:
House Education Finance
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- in operation during this biennium, there's no potential savings from a staffing situation in this budget
- committee, we will come back in 15 minutes after floor session and kick out our second-to-the-last budget
Summary:
The committee met to review Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget items, with Representative Steeman asking for clarification on FTE counts and dollar amounts in several line items. DOCR officials explained that the Hart River Correctional Center request was reduced from 26 new FTEs to 7, focused on pre-opening staffing such as security leadership, HR, staff development, warehouse support, and a dentist and dental assistant to address a long dental waiting list. The MRCC temporary housing unit line was adjusted from 7 FTEs to 12.5 FTEs to add case management, treatment, nursing, and maintenance staff, while pretrial, corrections temporary positions, education services, and maintenance items remained unchanged. The Grand Forks line was reduced from 31.5 FTEs to 4, with the remaining staffing tied to case management and treatment rather than full facility operations, and officials estimated that personnel cost at about $670,000.
Members also discussed how the staffing changes would be viewed against the closure or transition of Dakota Women's Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in New England. DOCR said the comparison would not be apples-to-apples because Hart River will expand from a 126-bed to a 304-bed facility with more services, and because Dakota Women's staff are not state employees and therefore not counted as state FTEs. Officials noted anticipated efficiencies through shared services such as warehousing, commissary, laundry, kitchen, medical, and dental support across facilities, but acknowledged those savings would be difficult to quantify. The chair thanked the witnesses, noted the committee would return later to address amendments and the bill, and then recessed the meeting.