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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We also know this is critically important now as the state is facing tremendous budgetary constraints
Summary:
The Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee heard several bills, mostly related to Proposition 19, voluntary tax checkoffs, and local tax authority. SB 288 would clarify that the one-year residency and exemption deadline for inherited homes held in probate begins when legal ownership is established; it received support from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and others, no opposition, and was referred to suspense. SB 974 would explicitly include special needs trusts in Prop. 19-related inheritance rules; it had support from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and passed 5-0 to Appropriations as amended.
The committee also heard SB 575, which would restore the Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund for voluntary tax return donations to sea otter conservation. Supporters cited sea otter recovery, research, and habitat protection needs; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 999 would delay the Franchise Tax Board’s annual report on the health care individual mandate from March 1 to June 1 to allow more complete data; Health Access California supported it, and it passed 5-1 to Appropriations.
SB 762 would authorize certain cities and counties, including Hercules, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara, to seek voter approval for local transaction and use taxes to address budget pressures, public safety, infrastructure, and safety-net service cuts. Local officials, labor groups, and health advocates supported it, while the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association opposed it; the committee adopted the urgency clause and then passed the bill to Local Government with urgency, with some no votes. SB 1073 would create a voluntary tax contribution fund to support the Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District; arts advocates and community supporters backed it, and the bill passed unanimously to the Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee as amended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- We also know this is critically important now as the state is facing tremendous budgetary constraints
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The other issue I just wanted to mention was more broadly the budgetary picture with CDCR.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety heard updates on CDCR’s population projections and the preliminary fiscal impacts of Proposition 36. CDCR said its fall 2025 projections show continued declines in the institution and parole populations through June 2030, while noting Prop. 36 admissions are increasing but remain uncertain. The LAO said the administration’s Prop. 36 estimates may be somewhat low because they were based on only six months of implementation data, and the Department of Finance agreed the methodology is still developing. Committee members asked about the offenses driving admissions and the sentence-length impacts, and CDCR identified the main qualifying offenses and enhancements it is tracking. No votes were taken.
The committee then discussed CDCR’s request for $91 million ongoing for lump-sum leave cashouts for correctional officers and nurses. CDCR said vacancy reductions and prison closures have reduced the salary savings historically used to cover these costs. The LAO supported the funding only on a limited-term basis and urged more oversight and reporting on CDCR’s structural shortfall, while the Department of Finance argued ongoing funding is needed because leave liabilities are mandatory and salary savings are less stable. Members raised concerns about transparency, asked about leave buyback practices and accrued leave balances, and requested more information before the May Revision.
Members also heard CDCR’s proposals for $10 million for the final two statewide video surveillance projects and $15.2 million for Fire Watch coverage and related fire alarm work. The LAO supported the Fire Watch request as a one-time health and safety cost, while CDCR explained the aging prison infrastructure and the need for interim safety measures while longer-term replacement planning is developed. The committee then reviewed CDCR’s proposal to close the California Rehabilitation Center, which would produce a net General Fund reduction of $99.6 million in 2026-27 and ongoing savings of more than $150 million starting in 2027-28. CDCR said the closure is driven by sustained population declines and will include retention and realignment funding; the LAO recommended approval. Public comment focused on county funding for Prop. 36 implementation, opposition to using Prop. 36 as a reason to keep prisons open, and support for community-based rehabilitation programs. The hearing adjourned without any votes.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There is only a budgetary issue that was very real for This current fiscal year, as well as FY 297.
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And also the role of the managing entities as we look at budgetary constraints that are definitely here
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered three bills and a confirmation. On SB 1600, as amended, the sponsor explained that the original child welfare language was replaced with a strike-all requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation to work with DCF and community-based care lead agencies to study liability insurance coverage and availability, report findings to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, and allow penalties for failure to provide requested information. The committee adopted the amendment and amendment to the amendment, heard supportive testimony from child welfare advocates, and reported the committee substitute favorably.
The committee also heard CS/SB 556, which would allow students with disabilities to satisfy a physical education graduation requirement through participation in Special Olympics, and clarify that two years of marching band participation can satisfy PE and fine arts credit. Special Olympics Florida, parents, and other supporters testified in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. On SB 794, the sponsor described requirements for background screening of employees in residential facilities and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities, plus a review of waiver support coordination quality, workforce needs, geographic service gaps, and related recommendations due in 2027. The committee adopted a conforming amendment and reported the bill.
The committee then took up the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Hatch outlined DCF’s recent work on child welfare, behavioral health, peer support, and technology improvements, and answered questions about child welfare system challenges, funding formulas, opioid settlement dollars, and interoperability of agency systems. After public comment, the committee voted to recommend her confirmation favorably, with Chair Graal voting no. The meeting ended with a request to record one senator’s vote on SB 1600 and adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And also the role of the managing entities as we look at budgetary constraints that are definitely here
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered three bills and a confirmation. On SB 1600, the committee adopted a strike-all amendment and a technical amendment that shifted the bill from creating an accreditation process to requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation, DCF, and community-based care lead agencies to study liability insurance coverage and availability in the child welfare sector and report findings to the legislature by January 1, 2027; the bill also included enforcement provisions for failure to provide requested information. Support was noted from child and family advocacy groups, and the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard CS for SB 556, which would allow students with disabilities to satisfy a physical education graduation requirement through participation in Special Olympics, if included in the student’s IEP, and would clarify that two years of marching band participation can satisfy both PE and fine arts credit. Special Olympics Florida, families, and other supporters testified in favor, emphasizing flexibility, access, and recognition of rigorous activity. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 794, which requires background screening for employees of residential facilities and day training programs serving people with developmental disabilities and directs a review of waiver support coordination, including quality, consistency, access, competencies, recruitment and retention, caseloads, and geographic gaps in services. An amendment to conform to the House version was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably.
Members then questioned Secretary Taylor Hatch regarding her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Senators raised concerns about child welfare system performance, parent notification and rights, CBC funding formulas, managing entities, opioid settlement spending, peer support expansion, and technology/interoperability improvements. Hatch described DCF’s recent data and initiatives, including reductions in out-of-home care entries, youth advisory efforts, missing children recovery operations, expanded behavioral health capacity, and technology upgrades for benefits processing. Public comment included support from family and provider organizations and concerns from a former foster care worker about medical misdiagnosis cases. The committee voted to recommend Hatch’s confirmation favorably, with Chair Grall voting no, and adjourned after allowing Senator Sharief to be recorded as voting in favor of SB 1600.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 10th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And also the role of the managing entities as we look at budgetary constraints that are definitely here
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I just remind this body that we're in the current budgetary situation, or shortfall, because we passed
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget REVISED: Start time changed to 12:00 PM for Oklahoma State Department of Education
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- I think right now schools are focused maybe on spending budgetary dollars that We give them to hire more
Committee:
House Appropriations and Budget
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- In a time of budgetary constraints and funding not keeping up with the cost of services, it's imperative
Committee:
Senate Human Services
Keywords:
employment services, community inclusion, age limitations, disability services, home and community living, community residential services, oversight, monitoring, service providers, streamlining, foster care, licensure, adoption, child welfare, support services, terminology alignment, social services, Washington state code, department reorganization, legislative amendment
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Apr 16th, 2025
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Transcript Highlights:
- And then, with respect to the reimbursements, yes, that is going to give budgetary ...certainty to companies
Committee:
House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Keywords:
telecommunications, local exchange companies, universal service fund, rate maintenance, business expansion, broadband access, internet service, multiunit residential properties, urban areas, affordability programs, fiber-optic cables, public land, construction permits, environmental impact, notification requirements, municipal projects, infrastructure, facility relocation, public right-of-way
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- each ESD board to set their policies accordingly. amount within the $50,000 limit based on their budgetary
Committee:
House S/C on County & Regional Government
Keywords:
family leave, leave pool, county employee, sick leave, vacation leave, family care, pandemic, guardianship, fencing, reservoirs, local government, regulation, land use, conservation capacity, property regulation, fence regulation, reservoir safety, county authority, fencing regulations, counties
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Does that mean that is your budgetary reserves that you have on hand, and you're just looking at that
- Does that mean that is your budgetary reserves that you have on hand, and you're just looking at that
- ><c> accountability</c> oversight and finance accountability oversight and finance accountability reforms
- <00:35:16.119><c> non-exclusionary</c><00:35:16.960><c> discipline</c> reforms non-exclusionary discipline
- reforms non-exclusionary discipline English<00:35:18.000><c> learner</c><00:35:18.400><c> Services</
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/23/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We would like resolution on staff, on the ballpark, on local sales tax reform, and the issues.
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- </c><00:38:19.280><c> Um</c> sales tax reform. Um the uh a issues. Um sales tax reform.
- 00:59:42.240><c> our</c> which I think was prudent given our which I think was prudent given our budgetary
- challenges and the trajectory budgetary challenges and the trajectory of<00:59:46.000><c> the</c><00
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- start by saying I sincerely appreciate the body of legislation working through both houses on the DUI reform
- This bill, however, represents a costly step away from those reasonable and practical reforms.
- California has made significant reforms to shift the juvenile justice system towards rehabilitation,
- We told the public we had reformed our criminal justice system and hid what we were doing.
- Assembly Bill 1810 is not a measured regulatory reform.
Committee:
Senate Public Safety
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025
Delivery of Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislative proposals will emerge from this committee to drive reform.
- And so, what this is, is basically, it would be a budgetary mechanism to allow agencies to use. funds
- And additionally, we had to identify some other reforms to franchise tax, unemployment insurance tax
- J reform that y'all passed last year, whether it's not following HB 21. 127 at all, right?
- So how do you, from a budgetary?
Committee:
House Delivery of Government Efficiency
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- And three, it does not create a fiscal obligation in the absence of a subsequent legislative or budgetary
- absence of a subsequent<00:03:08.560><c> legislative</c><00:03:09.000><c> or</c><00:03:09.040><c> budgetary
- </c> subsequent legislative or budgetary subsequent legislative or budgetary action. action. action.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Yeah, I think that absolutely is one of the budgetary constraints, the ability for DCR to pull those
- that is one I think that the absolutely that is one of<00:43:54.640><c> the</c><00:43:54.760><c> budgetary
- </c><00:43:55.400><c> constraints,</c><00:43:56.800><c> the</c> of the budgetary constraints, the of
- the budgetary constraints, the ability<00:43:57.359><c> for</c><00:43:57.560><c> DCR</c><00:43:58.160
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported.
Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-EIG, HOU DEFER, HOU DEFER, HOU Public Hearings 02-05-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> So would you be opposed to putting a budgetary autonomy?
- to >> So would you would you be opposed to putting<00:40:37.760><c> a</c><00:40:38.000><c> budgetary
- </c> putting a budgetary autonomy? putting a budgetary autonomy?
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on five housing-related measures. SB 2232 would create a three-year tiny home grant pilot program within HHFDC, with annual reporting to HHFDC and the Legislature; testimony was mixed, and the bill was later recommended for passage with amendments, including a full-time housing development specialist, a residential-use-only restriction for the tiny homes, and a blanked appropriation. SB 2192 would bar county down-zoning that reduces housing capacity unless equivalent capacity is added elsewhere in the county; it drew support from housing advocates and comments from planning officials, and was also recommended for passage with amendments. SB 2378 would clarify insurance requirements for single- and multifamily projects seeking expedited county permitting; engineers and housing groups supported it, while one testifier opposed it, and it was recommended for passage with a technical amendment. SB 2524 would appropriate funds to the City and County of Honolulu for housing-related departments to comply with prior acts; the Honolulu department supported it, and members asked about prior spending and funding sources. SB 2398 would require residential housing utility availability maps; the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed the bill as written, citing infrastructure security, accuracy, liability, and administrative burden concerns, while supporters said it would improve transparency for developers. The chair proposed amendments to make the maps broad and geographic rather than parcel-specific, remove contested-case and reliance provisions, allow disclaimer language, and change the date; the bill was then recommended for passage with amendments, with one member noting reservations. All five measures were ultimately passed out of committee with amendments, with votes recorded and some members excused.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/5/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We advocate for the policies that support the state’s long-term budgetary strength and stability.
- policies that support the<00:15:50.920><c> state's</c><00:15:51.240><c> long-term</c><00:15:51.759><c> budgetary
- </c><00:15:52.279><c> strength</c> the state's long-term budgetary strength the state's long-term budgetary
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration