Video & Transcript Research : 'Joint Legislative Budget Committee'
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Schumacher and members of the committee. Schumacher and members of the committee.
- to be before the committee. to be before the committee.
- committee. Thank you. committee. Thank you.
- committee costs and budgets, including what happens to the committee after five years and the funding
- So when you have forecasted forecasted forecasted budgets budgets budgets within<01:20:33.199>
health
Keywords:
county cost share, economically distressed county, human services finance, substance use disorder treatment, SUD services, civil commitment, state aid, county levy, poverty threshold, tax-exempt acreage, property tax exemption, Minnesota human services, county fiscal relief, local government finance, chemical dependency, behavioral health, PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, any support this committee can lend to this legislation would be greatly appreciated.
- Good morning, committee. Good morning, Mr. Chair, members of the committee.
- Chair and committee. I'm Dr.
- It also was included in the LUC budget. Originally, it was not in the LFC budget.
- Is there any opposition to House Joint Resolution 1? Oh, no. All right. So we'll come to committee.
Keywords:
educational retirement, annuity adjustments, cost of living, non-compounding payments, retirement benefits, STEM funding, education, innovation, public education, New Mexico, nominating committees, boards of regents, student representation, political party registration, New Mexico constitution, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- State Government Finance and Policy Committee to order.
- I'm the Deputy Legislative Auditor for the Financial Audit Division at the Office of the Legislative
- Auditor Blaha, welcome to the committee.
- <01:31:15.159>
really sure the whole whole committee really sure the whole whole committee - Nash's on that um is and the legislative Nash's on that um is and the legislative Commission<01:
Keywords:
sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- You have in front of you a report by the Legislative Budget Board that was issued in December of 2024
- As I showed you, the legislative budget board showed $15 billion in assessed values have been removed
- I'm a Dallas City Council member and Chair of the Legislative Committee.
- The Legislative Budget Board - that $15 billion that was wiped off - every single one of them was a PFC
- Committee Member: "...increase?" Committee Member: "Did you testify as well?
Keywords:
HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides that the governor shall, upon receipt of a joint legislative address—that means a vote by
- The governor initiates the legislation before the legislative violation...
- So the governor initiates the legislation before the legislative bodies to remove this judge?
- It was amended in Senate committee.
- With a legislative auditor, because generally we don't duplicate what the legislative auditor does.
Keywords:
tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee heard Senate Bill 123 by Sen. Morris, a proposed constitutional amendment to create a legislative-address process for removing certain judges for cause, with the governor certifying removal after a legislative vote and Senate trial. The bill was presented as a way to address perceived gaps and ambiguity in the current Constitution between impeachment provisions and the Judiciary Commission’s authority over judicial discipline. The committee also adopted a technical amendment (Amendment Set 4708) that renumbered paragraphs for clarity.
Sen. Morris and supporters argued the measure is needed because current mechanisms have not adequately held judges accountable in serious cases. They cited several criminal cases, especially involving juveniles and electronic monitoring failures, and said the bill would provide a last-resort remedy for gross misconduct, incompetence, or malfeasance. Multiple family members of murder victims testified in support, including Anna Carter, James Carter, and Tracy Carter, who described the death of Jacob Carter and said the case showed a failure of oversight and accountability. Reverend Rodney Wood also spoke in support, describing another case he believed reflected a grave injustice.
Committee members raised concerns about separation of powers, due process, political misuse, and whether the bill would reach beyond judges to district attorneys. Some questioned the mechanics of the proposed process, the role of the governor, the Senate trial, and whether the Judiciary Commission and existing impeachment provisions should instead be strengthened or clarified. The ACLU testified in opposition, saying the bill had technical inconsistencies in its vote threshold language, could be addressed by testing existing impeachment authority first, and should not single out judicial discretion while excluding DA discretion. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposed legislation will help discourage financial gain from unexcused absences.
- House Bill 18 strikes a careful balance between the right of a legislative minority to resist legislation
- OK, um, members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to speak today.
- Senator, we could ask, uh, legislative counsel.
- director serves committee.
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House committee on elections will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Shaheen here.
- BUC members of the committee, HB 18 prohibits legislators from fundraising or making certain expenditures
- that are during the legislative session, it's all of us.
- So that's the legislative continuance.
- The intent of this legislation is to prohibit legislators from financially benefiting from breaking quorum
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee.
- Public education is necessarily a huge part of our state budget, and legislators should understand why
- the committee.
- Same thing with the Public Safety committee or committee.
- we all know the legisl ass sets the<01:18:04.560>
budget <01:18:05.320>but <01:18:05.440
Keywords:
redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to make sure I give notice to the committee. Sure, no.
- I mean, the courts in legislative matters?
- Disrupting the legislative process in the state of Texas.
- So that's the legislative continuance.
- And legislators here weren't making their commitments.
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
Summary:
The meeting of the committee focused on the discussions surrounding HB18, which aims to prevent legislators from financially benefiting when they break quorum. Chairman Shaheen emphasized that this bill addresses the integrity of the Texas legislature and responds to constituent concerns about lawmakers being absent and raising funds simultaneously. Throughout the meeting, members discussed the implications of enforcing penalties for breaking quorum and the balance between legislative strategy and financial transparency. Various representatives expressed their views, with some supporting the bill for enhancing accountability, while others argued that it imposes unfair restrictions on a constitutional tactic historically used by minority factions.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- dollar budget.
- So can you at least see why there is legislation and why people want to bring legislation?
- We do set the budgets.
- But my budget, my budget doesn't.
- the budget office questions.
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I do have a committee substitute to send up at this time.
- The Oversight Committee is composed of nine members.
- The committee substitute requires that the first presiding officer of the Oversight Committee be selected
- The committee substitute for SJR5 transfers $3 billion.
- Huffman and members of the committee.
Keywords:
dementia, research institute, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, funding, grants, state health initiatives, research funding, state budget, prevention, healthcare, medical research, Dementia Prevention and Research Institute, disaster relief, flood preparedness, emergency funding, local government support, meteorological forecasting, district apportionment, legislative rules
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It strikes a careful balance between the right of a legislative minority to resist legislation and the
- A frequent participant and attendee at this committee.
- It makes clear that when a legislator abandons.
- Senator, we could ask legislative council.
- She serves this committee, as well as the Jurisprudence Committee, and serves the people of Texas in
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, Chair Bucy, members of the committee.
- Actually, in 2023... inviting the courts into legislative.
- So that's the legislative continuance.
- Legislation is to prohibit legislators from financially benefiting from breaking quorum.
- Legislative sessions are legislative sessions.
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
PDP Public Hearing - Tue Jan 26, 2021 @ 10AM
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Kruppnick said he is an attorney and a volunteer on CAI's legislative action committee.
- I'm an attorney, but I'm a volunteer on their legislative action committee. Got it. Okay.
- And I believe that what we do at this body, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, of which I'm currently
- Senator Fincham. by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee to conduct performance audits of any agency
- And I believe that what we do at this body, joint legislative audit committee, of which I'm currently
Bills:
SB1246, SB1338, SB1428, SB1443, SB1501, SB1566, SB1571, SB1645, SB1646, SB1663, SB1688, SB1805, SB1808, SB1825, SCR1023, SCR1029, HB2079, HB2080, HB2130, HB2239, HB2324, HB2375, HB2610, HB2619, HB2620, HB2716, HB2745, HB2749, HB2837, HB2857, HB2968, HB4064, HB4066, HB4087, HB4130, HCR2048, HCR2058
Keywords:
homeowners associations, foreclosure, common expense liens, condominiums, special assessments, unit owner, public benefits, eligibility, immigration status, documentation, Arizona law, county governance, supervisorial board, population-based representation, local government, elections, noise pollution, environmental nuisances, building permits, urban development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm director of the Legislative Budget Office.
- go for the legislative budget office to go for the legislative budget office to go back<00:53:19.040
- > access the Legislative Budget Office has access the Legislative Budget Office has access to<00:
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Budget Uh, perhaps the Legislative Budget Uh, perhaps the Legislative Budget Office<00:56:13.040 - <01:10:05.200>
budget from our from the legislative budget from our from the legislative budget
Keywords:
payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, data transparency, Legislative Budget Office, state agencies, fiscal notes, public data, standard time, federal law, time zone
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee.
- committee.
- We had budgeted $18 billion in the last legislative session.
- I'm a member of the Finance Committee on this committee.
- According to the Legislative Budget Board, the cost of the tax cuts since HB 3 in 2019, along with the
Keywords:
property tax, homestead exemption, school funding, state aid, constitutional amendment, SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee and chair.
- Chairman and the committee.
- Thank you, committee.
- I would ask the committee to.
- Thank you, committee.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process
Summary:
The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the House and Governmental Affairs Committee.
- The global reinsurance industry is based in London, and several legislators have made trips to London
- Committee, and there is a set of technical amendments for this bill.
- So when I was creating that, staff came to me and said there is a joint rule repeal.
- I've tried several bills in that particular committee. Well, Rep.
Bills:
HCR74, HCR95, HB705, HB1048, SCR23, SCR31, SCR38, SB49, SB233, SB307, SB326, SB387, SB401, SB435, SB495
Keywords:
trade commission, international relations, Louisiana, United Kingdom, economic exchange, cultural exchange, infrastructure investment, sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, contempt, legislature, disorderly conduct, bribery, arrest, legislative privilege
Summary:
The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on May 12 with a quorum present and took up several measures. It first heard HCR 74, which would establish a Louisiana-United Kingdom Trade Commission modeled after the existing Louisiana-Ireland commission. The author said the commission would serve as an umbrella group to promote exchanges in trade, academics, financial services, economic development, and the arts, with no compensation for members. After brief questions and supportive testimony from a member familiar with the Ireland commission, the committee reported HCR 74 favorably.
The committee then considered SCR 38, which repeals Joint Rule No. 7 related to the Atchafalaya Basin Program Oversight Committee. The author explained that the repeal was tied to a separate study commission on Atchafalaya Basin water quality, aimed at addressing sediment buildup, stagnant hypoxia, and harm to the fishing industry. Members discussed sediment management and water quality concerns, and the committee adopted a technical amendment to the title before reporting the resolution favorably, as amended.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 495 on campaign finance disclosures. The author described a series of changes, including raising the threshold for unitemized individual contributions to $200, adjusting when a PAC is considered to be participating in an election, extending the annual report deadline from February 28 to March 15, and allowing leadership PAC funds to cover replacement or repair of items damaged in connection with public office. The transcript cuts off during the bill presentation, so no final action on SB 495 is shown.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.331, to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and the nomination of Kashyap Patel, of Nevada, to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Departmen Feb 13th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- So our next meeting, last week, committee Democrats exercised their right under the committee rules to
- Before we even had a hearing, committee members called Mr.
- Patel's testimony before this committee.
- His testimony should be something shared with this committee.
- So this is what we're doing to the FBI right now. was asked in committee and he was asked after committee
Bills:
SB331
Keywords:
fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion
Summary:
In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.