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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/28/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • There is, in the current fiscal year, that $26 million coming out.
  • year 2028 and withstands the 10% cap on the fund for fiscal year 2027.
  • year 2028 to fiscal year 2029.
  • Reckless fiscal decisions and instability... ...tariffs and the war against Iran, reckless fiscal decisions
  • Now, I think that we need to actually be more fiscally responsible.
Summary: The committee met in a special joint appropriations session to review the FY 2027 budget package, including House Bill 4138 and Senate Bill 1831, the general appropriations or “feed” bills. Staff described the budget as including a one-time transfer of state funds, a 5% lump-sum reduction to most agencies’ discretionary general-fund budgets, continued funding for the state health insurance plan and school facilities, and various one-time restorations or reversions of prior appropriations. Members spent much of the meeting clarifying how the 5% reductions would work, noting that formula and mandatory funding such as K-12 basic aid are excluded, while the governor’s executive branch would decide how to implement the cuts within agencies. The chair repeatedly emphasized that the committee was not specifying line-item cuts and that agencies would have discretion over implementation. A large portion of the discussion focused on the practical effects of the budget on universities, public safety, health care, rural programs, and fund sweeps. Arizona Board of Regents and university representatives said the proposed reductions would amount to more than $85 million statewide and could affect programs such as the Arizona Promise Program, Teachers Academy, and tuition freezes, though no specific program cuts were written into the bill. Other testimony raised concerns about fund sweeps from encumbered balances, including university research funds, housing trust funds, utility regulation funds, and ADOT-related accounts, with some members warning about possible impacts on rural infrastructure and federal matching dollars. The committee also discussed the state employee health plan, including a $228 million general-fund infusion and proposed employee premium increases over three years, as well as questions about corrections, forestry and fire management, and rural critical access hospitals. Public testimony was largely opposed to the budget. Speakers from Opportunity Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, health care, and local government argued that the package would reduce support for education, housing, SNAP, health care access, and rural communities while preserving tax benefits for data centers and wealthy taxpayers. A mayor from Globe described severe flood damage and asked for state help for a flood relief fund, while a motorcycle safety advocate questioned a proposed transfer from the motorcycle safety fund. Committee members debated whether the budget’s effects should be described as speculative or as likely consequences of the broad cuts, and several exchanges became contentious over comparisons to the Great Recession and references to federal tax policy. The meeting ended with continued public testimony and no final vote taken in the portion provided, though leadership had earlier said the committee planned a mass roll-call vote on all the bills at the end.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have The positive over $4.5 million into the fund, and we are certainly on track to meet the fiscal
  • year cap on deposits this year, this first fiscal year of its administration.
  • It will improve our administration of the fund by, in principle, removing the fiscal year cap on deposits
  • It will improve our administration of the fund by, in principle, removing the fiscal year cap on deposits
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/12/26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Soulbeck, House Fiscal. There's a fiscal note in your packet for House File 1099.
  • Fiscal.
  • There's a fiscal Soulbeck, House Fiscal.
  • fiscal year 27. fiscal year 27.
  • scheduled for fiscal year 2028. scheduled for fiscal year 2028.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/27/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a better chance at becoming fiscally responsible. It leads to more vibrant communities.
  • For community consultation, it cancels $133,000 in fiscal year 25.
  • years 26 and 27, and in fiscal years 28 and 29 as well.
  • years 24 and 25, and $300,000 in fiscal years 26 and 27 and 28 and 29.
  • years 24 and 25 and 300,000 in fiscal years 24 and 25 and 300,000 in fiscal<01:30:38.760> years
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 2/25/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • That's why I'd like to point us today to the fiscal note that has been completed.
  • for the author or the fiscal staff, but is this what we'd consider a completed fiscal note?
  • <00:10:37.639> note<00:10:38.000> that point us today to the fiscal note that point
  • I'm the director of tax, fiscal policy, and elections for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
  • I'm the director of tax, fiscal policy, and elections for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Bills: HF4, HF173
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Finance May 21st, 2026

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • is the general appropriation bill that outlines how the state will allocate funds for the upcoming fiscal
  • The total state budget at engrossed is $46.6 billion for fiscal year 27.
  • The House used the increased revenue recognized in December for the current fiscal year when they amended
  • It makes changes to our current fiscal year operating budgets.
  • The distributions for each parish for fiscal year 2027 can be found on pages 43 through 43.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Economically distressed counties need a different framework that reflects our fiscal realities.
  • Section two of this bill provides one-time funding for fiscal year 2027 to modernize county human service
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 9, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • Matt Ore, LSO, presenting the legislative budget for fiscal years 27 and 28. And Mr.
  • For fiscal years 27 and 28. And Mr. Chairman, I'll just briefly run through the bill.
Bills: HB0105, HB0107, SF0002
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 9, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fiscal proportional distribution.
  • 25<00:43:26.079> municipalities In fiscal year 2026, 25 municipalities In fiscal year 2026
  • In fiscal year 2026, to three mills.
  • year 2026 was 24.079 fiscal year 2026 was 24.079 million.
  • beginning in fiscal year 2027. beginning in fiscal year 2027.
Bills: HB0105, HB0107, SF0002
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/04/2026 - House Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • years within five days after the start of the first... ...budget plan for the two ensuing fiscal years
  • Ninety-five to 98% of what we do literally is the feed bill only for fiscal 27.
  • for air emissions modeling and $100,000 from the State General Fund in fiscal year 27 to the Arizona
  • Staff explained that House Bill 2180 appropriates $2.5 million from the State General Fund in fiscal
  • Chair, there is an amendment I can explain. ...amount from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027
Summary: The committee first took up HCR 2047 and the identical HCR 2002, both sponsored by the chair. The resolutions recognize the historical, biblical, and legal legitimacy of Judea and Samaria, encourage those terms in official state communications, and reject the term West Bank as a modern political construct. Staff and several proponents, including representatives of an Israel-Arizona business coalition, a rabbi, and a StandWithUs representative, argued the language is historically accurate and important for truth, legal clarity, and Arizona’s relationship with Israel. No one testified against either measure. HCR 2047 passed 10-6 with 2 not voting, and HCR 2002 passed 11-6 with 1 not voting, both with due pass recommendations. The committee then considered HB 2554, which would move Arizona to a biennial state budget process and biennial capital planning. The sponsor argued the change would make government smaller, more disciplined, and less prone to long budget fights and spending growth. JLBC staff provided historical context, explaining Arizona’s past use of annual, bifurcated, and biennial budgeting and noting that second-year budgets are often adjusted for revenue and caseload changes. Members raised concerns about legislative leverage, executive flexibility, and whether the state already effectively budgets on a multi-year basis. Testimony was mixed: one supporter said the change could improve budget clarity, while others voted present or no, citing uncertainty and the need for more study. HB 2554 received a due pass recommendation on a 9-7 vote with 2 present. Next, HB 2014 was amended and passed. The bill directs ADEQ and the Department of Agriculture to study gasoline blend emissions and feasibility for seasonal fuel use in certain areas, with appropriations for the studies. The sponsor said Arizona’s fuel supply is vulnerable because of federal EPA rules and reliance on out-of-state refineries, especially California. Some members supported the study as a way to address possible fuel shortages, while others said prior stakeholder work had shown little could be done and questioned the cost. After adopting the Livingston amendment, the committee gave HB 2014 a due pass recommendation on a 12-2 vote with 4 present. The committee also advanced HB 2180, which funds the University of Arizona’s AZ Reach program, after adopting an amendment reducing the appropriation from $2.5 million to $500,000. The sponsor and a rural physician testified that AZ Reach helps small hospitals coordinate patient transfers, freeing clinicians to focus on care and improving access for rural communities. A program director explained that AZ Reach handles the administrative logistics of transfers for sending hospitals. Some members supported the program but noted concerns about the amount and ongoing budget negotiations, while others said the receiving hospitals needed to be part of the discussion. The bill passed with a due pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2156, as amended, appropriates $250,000 for the livestock compensation fund to help ranchers with wolf depredation losses and conflict-avoidance measures. A Game and Fish representative said the current federal grant funding is insufficient and unstable, while members debated the use of general funds and the program’s priorities. The bill received a due pass recommendation on a 10-7 vote with 1 not voting.