Video & Transcript Research : 'appropriation'
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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (3-6-25)
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of change the budget or appropriations of change the budget or appropriations - appropriated.
- appropriated.
- appropriated.
- appropriated.
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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
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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>
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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>
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
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
NH
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- currently in in that it did appropriate currently in in that it did appropriate 27.9<01:07:55.079
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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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Fri Mar 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
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- In that case, an appropriate notice will be posted.
- making in that case an appropriate making in that case an appropriate notice<00:08:56.880>
will - more simply and easily by appropriating more simply and easily by appropriating public public public
- I am in strong support of the appropriation of funds.
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so from the city council appropriation so from the city council appropriation
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.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HED/EDN Joint Public Hearing - Wed Feb 5, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
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of the purpose of the appropriation of the purpose of the appropriation of - Currently, it reads “all appropriations and encumbrances.”
- I’ll note that the bill already has a blank appropriation.
- Currently, it reads “all appropriations and encumbrances.”
- I’ll note that the bill already has a blank appropriation.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 707, which would create a state income tax deduction for contributions to Hawaii 529 college savings accounts and conform state law to federal changes allowing 529 funds to be used for K-12 expenses. The Department of Taxation said it could administer the bill as written. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the measure but asked that ABLE accounts be included and that the program title be changed; the Department of Taxation indicated the title issue could be a problem because the bill’s expanded purpose may not fit the current program name. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 617, which would fund a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges. UH Community Colleges supported the bill, and Maui nursing staff testified that faculty recruitment is challenging but manageable, clinical placements are available, and the campus already has a statewide RN-to-BSN pathway; they said the new program would create two tracks, including a four-year BSN option. Members also heard support from several organizations, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, nursing groups, and health care associations. No action was taken.
Next were several UH-related measures. HB 718 would fund faculty and staff positions at the John A. Burns School of Medicine; the dean and other supporters testified in favor. HB 1279 would create a medical education liaison position tied to Project ECHO; the Attorney General raised constitutional concerns about statewide concern and grant standards, while an individual witness supported the concept but suggested the bill should focus on liaison/support functions rather than program administration. HB 1169 would consolidate conference center revolving funds, and HB 1168 would authorize up to $800 million in UH revenue bonds; UH’s CFO said both were procedural/housekeeping measures and supported them. On HB 1168, members questioned debt service, possible uses, and whether deferred maintenance would be included; the CFO estimated annual debt service could be about $33 million to $41 million at current rates, said likely uses could include student housing and research facilities, and said deferred maintenance was not the current strategy. The CFO also explained that revenue bonds require both legislative authorization and a Board of Regents resolution approving the project and amount.
Finally, the committee heard HB 548, which would authorize revenue bonds and appropriations to acquire the St. Francis School campus for UH Mānoa. UH supported the bill but noted the property is privately owned and not known to be for sale. A supporter described the site as a unique 11-acre parcel contiguous to the main campus and urged the committee to seize the opportunity for future generations. No vote or final action was taken on the bills in the transcript.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Our Constitution ...that we specifically appropriate into the trust fund.
- appropriate guardrails are in place to curb excessive spending?
- appropriates into the trust fund.
- Amendments to the General Appropriations Bill must be balanced.
- All amendments to the General Appropriations Act must be balanced, as previously explained.
Summary:
The Florida Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of introductions recognizing visiting groups and guests, including college students and leaders, health and nonprofit organizations, Catholic Days at the Capitol participants, foreign dignitaries from Morocco, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, with remarks honoring the Parkland community and the school safety law that followed.
The chamber then took up a special order calendar of bills, beginning with several claims bills and local relief measures. SB 14 for Jose Correa against Miami-Dade County passed 37-1, and HB 6517 for A. Sanchez-Mayan against the City of St. Petersburg passed after substitution. HB 6515 for Lordes Latour and Edward Lator against Miami-Dade County also passed 38-1. The Senate then approved SB 52 on volunteer armed security at places of worship (39-0), SB 124 updating Florida Virtual School statutes (39-0), SB 504 on code inspector body cameras (39-0), and SB 506 on related public records (38-1).
A lengthy debate centered on SB 7040, which recreates the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Several senators argued for tighter oversight and supported an amendment by Senator Berman that would have limited fund use and required Legislative Budget Commission approval for continued spending; that amendment failed 12-27. The underlying bill then passed 29-10. Senators also adopted SB 594 on local housing assistance for mobile home owners (39-0), SB 656 strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children programs (39-0), SB 806 creating right-to-repair protections for wireless devices and agricultural equipment (39-0), SB 816 establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute (39-0), SM 1186 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure by voice vote, SB 308 creating the Florida Museum of Black History with a late-filed amendment clarifying ex officio nonvoting legislative members (39-0), and SB 572 updating ethics law to include foster children and foster parents, as amended (38-0). The Senate also withdrew SB 1360 from further consideration, certified passed bills to the House, and adjourned until February 19.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Nevada Assembly Floor Meeting
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- Senate Bill 427, introduced by Health and Human Services, makes appropriations to certain institutions
- Senate Bill 472, introduced by the Committee on Finance, makes appropriations to the Nevada System of
- Senate Bill 478, introduced by the Committee on Finance, makes appropriations to the Supreme Court in
- The date of a version of certain previous appropriations made to the Office of Finance in the Office
- Senate Bill 472, introduced by the Committee on Finance, makes appropriations to the Nevada System of
MN
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- that 3 years uh is an appropriate that 3 years uh is an appropriate approach<00:32:06.480>
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It's was the appropriate number. It's was the appropriate number.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM, WAM-JDC Informational Briefings 01-14-2025
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
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10.4 or general fund Appropriations 10.4 or general fund Appropriations 10.4 - There are some appropriation requests for some of the health care safety net HHS.
- There are some appropriation requests for some of the health care safety net HHS.
- There are some appropriation requests for some of the health care safety net HHS.
- the that money was actually appropriated the that money was actually appropriated to<00:49:20.400
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Non-recurring appropriations.
- Just special appropriations alone, not even fund transfers, but special appropriations alone have skyrocketed
- If you made appropriations for a regional REC quality of life grants, if you made appropriations for
- And that would go for House Appropriations.
- Appropriations that we highlighted.
FL
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- General Appropriations Act.
- In the General Appropriations Act. That is the bill, Mr. Chairman.
- That's SPB 2506 by Appropriations relating to natural resources.
- It also adds an appropriation to the Data Center to implement...
- My suspicion is there's a limit in the Appropriations Act as to how much money you will appropriate for
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2025-2026 budget, SPB 25-200, totaling $117.4 billion. Chair Hooper and committee chairs highlighted major spending priorities including a 4% raise for state employees, continued health insurance contributions, investments in water quality, transportation, education infrastructure, and workforce development, along with reductions tied to long-vacant positions. Education funding was a major focus, with increases for K-12 public schools and scholarships, higher education workforce programs, nursing initiatives, tutoring, and university performance funding. Health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/economic development, and agriculture/environment budgets were also outlined, including Medicaid, mental health, corrections staffing, affordable housing, beach restoration, citrus recovery, and water projects.
Members then questioned several budget choices, especially K-12 funding. Senators Polsky and Smith raised concerns that the Senate’s AP and dual enrollment funding changes could disadvantage public schools, while Burgess argued the budget preserves the money in the FEFP and gives districts more flexibility rather than reducing support. Questions also addressed voucher availability, school stabilization funding, and the My Safe Florida Home program. The committee adopted 171 consent amendments and three late-file amendments, then approved SPB 2500 as a committee bill. It also favorably reported implementing and conforming bills for state employees, retirement, natural resources, judgeships, K-12 education, higher education, and health and human services, along with SB 7022 on Florida Retirement System contribution rates and elected-officer DROP options, CS/SB 1320 on the Resilient Florida Trust Fund, SB 7014 ending the Mediation and Arbitration Trust Fund, SB 7028 on cancer research, CS/CS/SB 170 on nursing home quality and oversight, CS/SB 168 on mental health diversion and behavioral health data, SB 114 creating an insurance and risk management research center at FSU, and SB 180 on emergency preparedness and post-storm recovery. Most bills were reported favorably with little or no opposition, though SB 180 drew discussion about local-government authority after storms and the need to balance recovery speed with local safety and planning concerns.