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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- be considered ongoing funding in the future and subject to annual review by the Joint Legislative Budget
- I am not a logistics or budget specialist or analyst, but I can tell you that the DoD would rather push
- That's what bankrupts a lot of federal budgeting.
- Chairman, how is their budget, for example, set?
- Obviously, it's going to be a final budget bill and things like that, but I would like to see that.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state funds for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs training-center needs, including Wi-Fi for reserve units at joint facilities, a reimbursement program for service members using personal computers, lodging and kind for drill weekends, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for each purpose, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which added national-security restrictions on networking equipment, removed the reimbursement and lodging provisions from the underlying bill, and adjusted the funding language, passed. The sponsor and several military witnesses testified that reserve and Guard members at places like Buckeye lack Wi-Fi, adequate HVAC, and lodging, forcing soldiers to use public libraries, personal devices, or sleep in cars or on armory floors. After debate over whether the state should fund needs tied to federal reserve units and how the money would be sourced, the committee recommended HB 2348 as amended by a 4-3 vote.
The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 registered voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and reflect voter preference, noting the change from an earlier 1,000-voter cap to 2,500 after feedback from county officials. County and advocacy witnesses opposed the resolution, arguing that vote centers provide flexibility, are often more cost-effective, and are necessary in rural counties and large counties like Maricopa; they also said precinct voting would require many more locations, staff, and equipment, and could force some counties into central-count tabulation. Supporters argued precinct voting improves voter confidence and access. The committee approved HCR 2016 for the ballot by a 4-3 vote.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military, National Guard, and reserve members and to broaden acceptable identification. Arizona State Parks testified in a neutral position, saying the agency is self-funded through user fees and already offers discounts to active duty, veterans, and disabled veterans, but warned that expanding free admission could affect park revenue and rural economies. The bill discussion ended with the amendment adopted and the measure moving forward.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 21 January, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For tomorrow, Appropriation C will begin budget hearings at 8:30 in 2011H.
- Appropriations B will have budget hearings at 9:30 in 2011A tomorrow.
- Appropriations B will<01:20:44.960><c> have</c><01:20:45.199><c> budget</c><01:20:45.520><c> hearings
- </c><01:20:45.920><c> at</c><01:20:46.159><c> 9:30</c><01:20:46.800><c> in</c> will have budget hearings
- at 9:30 in will have budget hearings at 9:30 in 2011A<01:20:48.239><c> tomorrow.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- was for academic outcomes for students using ESA vouchers, noting that they had a billion-dollar budget
- well, we see that our public schools, like the biggest thing I do as a school board member is the budget
- So I see where the budget goes, and I do see where all that money is going, because public schools have
- Local school boards are elected by their communities to make budgets and educational decisions.
- Local school boards are elected by their communities to make budgets and educational decisions.
Committee:
House Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If I might, I would argue that because we have a surplus budget, because property tax were collected
- We are increasing our budget in Texas drastically this session.
- And so you're perceiving this as it's not in the budget, so why are we doing this?
- Where budget is the number one concern.
- And they don't have the budget to buy a $2,000 machine. then yes, those are used more as a caveat.
Committee:
House Public Health
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- then has to establish a process for applying for those dollars, and it must include a work plan and budget
- of approving the school's work<00:43:20.040><c> plan</c><00:43:20.280><c> and</c><00:43:20.480><c> budget
- </c><00:43:21.559><c> that</c><00:43:21.720><c> the</c><00:43:21.920><c> public</c> work plan and budget
- /c><00:43:38.440><c> work</c><00:43:38.839><c> plan</c><00:43:39.520><c> and</c><00:43:39.920><c> budget
- </c> must include uh a work plan and budget must include uh a work plan and budget it<00:43:41.200><c
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/20/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- Smaller Dig Safe utility members, like a co-op, may not have the budget to pay holiday premium rates.
- Smaller Dig Safe utility members, like a co-op, may not have the budget to pay holiday premium rates.
- ,</c><04:08:17.199><c> a</c> know in the current state budget, a know in the current state budget, a
- So we have to balance our budget, right?
- </c> So we have to balance our budget, right? So we have to balance our budget, right?
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, May 15, 2026 - AM
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And similarly, anytime we need to cut money, uh, cut rates in order to stay within budget, we also will
- bring that to you, you know, your appropriations committee and the full legislature budget.
- And so, we did come with you in this last budget with a request for an increase in those rates, and we
- </c> our budget. our budget.
- So, I think those are the state budget.
Committee:
Joint Labor, Health & Social Services
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, December 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Our plan requires President Trump to carry out a bipartisan budget.
- That's what we're bipartisan budget.
- </c><00:45:55.920><c> We</c> supposed to do, a bipartisan budget.
- We supposed to do, a bipartisan budget.
- </c><08:24:56.320><c> committee</c> and my comments to the budget committee and my comments to the budget
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 25 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of ICHRAs to increase employer participation in health insurance coverage while maintaining some budget
- 39.680><c> some</c> coverage while maining maintaining some coverage while maining maintaining some budget
- </c> budget predictability. budget predictability.
- </c> really to help kind of start budgeting really to help kind of start budgeting and<00:52:12.400><
- So if they're getting the ad valorem tax credit, that would come out of their county or city's budget
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Ericson go through the fiscal note and the budget stuff. Welcome to the committee. Thank you, Mr.
- Even in a year where we're being asked to make tough budget decisions, this investment makes sense.
- In fact, especially in a tight budget year, we need to safeguard every public dollar we have.
- decisions, this investment tough budget decisions, this investment makes<00:01:49.600><c> sense.
- In fact, especially in a tight<00:01:51.920><c> budget</c><00:01:52.240><c> year,</c><00:01:52.799><c
Committee:
Senate Finance
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm happy to report that our proposed budget includes $250,000 for the feasibility study.
- city and municipal budgets, money put aside to replace that gear on a regular schedule.
- Is initial funding for this loan program in the Senate budget? It is not. Thank you.
- Is initial funding for this loan program in the Senate budget? It is not. Thank you.
- On the budget, on a new government program.
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Summary:
The committee took up a series of criminal justice, health, and public safety bills, with several measures reported favorably after brief sponsor presentations and mostly no opposition. CS for SB 1782 on dangerous excessive speeding, CS for SB 306 on Medicaid provider network access, CS for SB 716 on mandatory minimums for certain sexual offenses by registered offenders, CS for SB 1084 on intimate image dissemination and digitally forged images, and CS for CS for SB 1604 on corrections-related litigation and sentencing changes all passed the committee. Members also approved CS for SB 1838, which increases protections for court officials from tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for SB 1252, which directs FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database. CS for SB 468 on fleeing or eluding, CS for SB 490 on off-duty concealed carry for certain officers, and CS for SB 890 on blood clot screening and treatment also received favorable votes, with SB 890 drawing supportive testimony from the bill sponsor, medical and patient advocates, and family members affected by blood clots.
The most extensive debate centered on CS for CS for SB 1804, which would create a capital offense for adults trafficking children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons for sexual exploitation. Senator Martin defended the bill as a response to especially heinous crimes and argued it fit within constitutional punishment principles, while several members raised concerns about the Eighth Amendment, the risk of lengthy and costly litigation, and the possibility of retraumatizing victims. The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers testified in opposition, citing moral objections, due process concerns, and constitutional precedent; the bill nevertheless was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS for SB 572, the “Pam Rock Act,” which tightens dangerous-dog rules, adds enclosure, microchip, insurance, and penalty requirements, and allows stronger enforcement actions after serious attacks. The Rock family and animal control supporters testified in favor, describing the bill as a response to fatal dog attacks and urging stronger accountability for owners.
For SB 572, members discussed insurance requirements, the role of local authorities in classifying dangerous dogs, and whether the bill would affect ordinary pet insurance or only liability coverage after a serious attack. The sponsor said the measure is not breed-specific and is aimed at dogs that have already caused significant harm. The committee also heard testimony from family members of Pam Rock and other victims, along with supporters from animal control and sheriff’s offices. All of the bills taken up in the meeting that were voted on were reported favorably, and no roll-call votes failed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/05/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- We understand the budget pressures that the state is under and appreciate your consideration of this
- We understand the budget pressures that the state is under and appreciate your consideration of this
- with those outreach dollars so that we can have folks have a better control over their household budget
- Utilities Commission and the Department of Commerce stop back by on the 12th to talk about their budget
- we're going to talk about their budget we're going to move<01:17:54.600><c> forward</c><01:17:55.120
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no escalation, so if they're extrapolating, if the Legislative Budget Board... the fiscal note
- If we passed a budgeting appropriation for the school choice plan itself and it just dealt with the money
- Chairman Creighton: If we passed a budgeting appropriation for the school choice plan itself and it just
- There will be people who say that this bill will blow up the budget.
- Last I checked, surpluses do not cause budget deficits.
Bills:
SB 2
Committees:
Senate Education K-16 , Senate Education
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- they go in and they purchase a home with a 30-year mortgage, they do that as they work out their budget
- everybody can go back if you need help sleeping at night and watch the 24 YouTube videos of the live budget
Committee:
House Rules
Keywords:
gross production tax, ad valorem tax, property exemption, Oklahoma Tax Commission, oil and gas production, regulatory impact, economic implications, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, criminal code cleanup, duplicate statutes, statutory consolidation, repealer bill, emergency clause, Title 21 crimes, Title 47 DUI, child abuse reporting
Summary:
The committee heard several measures, led by SJR 39, a proposed constitutional amendment to send to voters that would cap annual homestead property tax valuation growth at 1% and all other property at 3%. The speaker argued it would not cut taxes but slow growth for taxpayers facing rising assessments, while opponents questioned the effect on county revenues, sheriff funding, and whether growth below inflation would strain local governments. After debate, the committee voted 10-2 to report the resolution due pass.
The committee also heard HJR 47, which would place proof-of-identity requirements for voting in the Constitution. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity and noted existing law already requires proof of identity, while opponents raised concerns about impacts on voters with disabilities and the difficulty of changing constitutional language if problems arise. The measure was reported due pass on an 11-1 vote. Senate Bill 227, described as supporting fair taxation and investment without duplicative tax, and SB 1942, clarifying the distinction between reimbursable and reimbursed dental services to protect providers and patients, both passed the committee on near-unanimous votes.
The committee then advanced SB 1627, a 116-page sentence-modernization and consolidation bill that was described as a cleanup measure with no substantive change to existing law, and it was reported due pass unanimously. Finally, SB 625 was presented as temporary cleanup language related to domestic violence legislation and judicial requests, with the sponsor noting the bill would be replaced by a floor substitute later; the committee approved it due pass 10-0. The meeting ended with the chair noting the committee was dismissed and likely to meet again under the rules committee schedule.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 03/24/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- So, since I think so it is funded off budget, this bill will have no...
- So, since I think it is funded off budget, this bill will have no direct cost to the state.
Committee:
Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, chaired by Senator Cameron Parker, considered a large agenda focused on utility consumer protections, rate transparency, NYSERDA oversight, and energy transition policy. Several bills were discussed in detail, including measures to prohibit residential utility shutoffs during extreme temperature forecasts (Bill 120A), delay shutoffs and late fees while a utility is under certain PSC investigations (Bill 904B), require disclosure of planned rate increases (Bill 4989A), limit certain utility charges after 12 months (Bill 8710), and require utilities to disclose more information with major rate change applications (Bill 9433A). The committee also considered bills on net energy metering credits (Bill 1553), reconnection for low-income customers (Bill 965), sanctions and civil penalties (Bill 8908), and annual NYSERDA reporting obligations (Bill 1819).
Members raised recurring concerns about affordability, arrears, and who ultimately bears costs when utilities are prevented from collecting immediately. Senator Walczyk repeatedly questioned whether protections would shift costs to other ratepayers, while sponsors and the chair emphasized that the bills did not erase arrears but created temporary consumer protections. Senator May noted that some proposals could produce significant savings for ratepayers. On Bill 1819, Senator Walczyk supported greater accountability for NYSERDA’s use of ratepayer-funded money. Bill 1668, which would authorize NYSERDA to administer grants for switching residents to electric heat pumps, drew questions about funding; staff said it would be funded off-budget from existing sources and would have no direct state cost, though it could require shifting existing program resources.
The committee advanced most bills to third reading after motions and votes, with several measures receiving no votes but still moving forward. Bill 2477 was held for possible amendments. Bill 4989A was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee. Bill 5111, the Just Energy Transition Act, prompted extended discussion about its study timeline and a PSC order to facilitate replacement and redevelopment of at least 4 gigawatts of fossil fuel generation; the bill was advanced to third reading after debate. The meeting concluded with adjournment after the committee completed its agenda.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- because the districts are required to submit this information to the state, all of their financial and budget
- because the districts are required to submit this information to the state, all of their financial and budget
Summary:
The House Resources and Conservation Committee considered a full agenda of water, irrigation, and outdoor recreation bills and resolutions. Speaker Moyle presented House Concurrent Resolution 34, which seeks two Water Resource Board studies on Bear River water allocation and options for better using Idaho’s share under the 1980 compact with Wyoming and Utah; the committee sent it to the floor with a do-pass recommendation. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1307, a statewide code cleanup clarifying responsibilities for lateral ditches and maintenance costs, with support from a member who said it was needed in his area.
The committee then moved House Bill 567 to General Orders after the sponsor said additional amendments were needed to avoid unintended effects on compact and irrigation language. House Bill 855, which increases the residency requirement for a lifetime hunting license from six months to five years, drew support from the Idaho Wildlife Federation and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and was sent to the floor. Senate Bill 1304, clarifying that ditch easement access may be used to move equipment and water infrastructure so long as it stays within the easement, also received a do-pass recommendation.
Additional water district bills were approved: Senate Bill 1305 would allow water districts, by membership vote, to set a fixed fee for handling property-transfer and water-right tracing work; Senate Bill 1306 would clarify the process and timelines for withdrawing from a water district, including notice and hearing deadlines; and Senate Bill 1337 would expand eligibility for board service in smaller irrigation districts by allowing landowners who live in the county or adjoining county to serve if approved by a two-thirds board vote. Finally, House Bill 887 was advanced to allow two-person boating for skiing on public water without a slalom course, provided a mirror is used and the activity ends by 9 a.m. in summer. Most measures received unanimous or near-unanimous approval, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were handled.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Once the decision was made to propose the integration, we looked at the staff, we looked at the budget
- And I know the budgets are going to merge, and that makes sense to me.
Committee:
Senate Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just a quick overview of our budget, so 51% is devoted to operations.
- This is just a quick overview of our budget: 51% is devoted to operations, 38% to marketing, and 11%
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from Tuesday, February 24, 2026, by motion and voice vote, with no opposition. Members then heard an annual update from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission and the Idaho Wine Commission on the state’s wine industry.
Presenters described the history and growth of Idaho wine, noting the first grapes planted in Lewiston in 1864, the industry’s decline during prohibition, and its revival beginning in the 1970s. They said Idaho now has about 1,300 to 1,400 acres of wine grapes, 65-plus wineries and cideries, and three federally designated AVAs. The commissions emphasized marketing, education, and grant-funded outreach, including seminars, social media promotion, and a recent grant for an Idaho-made wine campaign. They also highlighted industry growth in economic impact and jobs, and said many wineries are women-owned.
Key challenges discussed were land-use restrictions, water supply, and labor. Roger Batt said some county zoning rules, especially in Ada County, make it difficult to plant, expand, or establish wineries without neighborhood approval, and he suggested legislation may be drafted for a future session. James Netteran explained that wine grapes are a high-value but labor-intensive crop, requiring significant hand work and upfront investment, while also using relatively little water. He also described agritourism and farm diversification as important parts of the industry’s business model.
Members asked questions about industry growth, women-owned wineries, and tasting room traffic. Netteran explained that economic growth has outpaced tonnage because the industry has shifted from one dominant producer to many smaller family operations, and he said weekend visitation at his winery can range from about 100 to 500 people. The meeting concluded with thanks and adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just a quick overview of our budget, so 51% is devoted to operations.
- This is just a quick overview of our budget: 51% is devoted to operations, 38% to marketing, and 11%
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- This year we're spending about 30% of our total media budget in in-state versus 70% out of state.
- We want to speak to luxury travelers, budget travelers, culture seekers, family, a variety of different
Keywords:
Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce