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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Social Services - 04/20/2026
Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Any without rec? Senator Weik without rec? And do we have any names? I get it.
Committee:
Senate Social Services
Summary:
The Social Services Committee met on April 20 with Senators Cleare, Kavanagh, Weik, and Murray present. The committee considered five bills, all of which were reported to the calendar. Senator Kavanagh introduced S.913, which would remove the requirement that a court proceeding be initiated before someone can qualify for rent arrears grants and ongoing rental assistance; members supported it as a way to avoid unnecessary eviction proceedings. S.2022 by Senator Cooney, which exempts certain income when determining eligibility for public assistance, was also reported without objection.
The committee then discussed S.5807A by Senator Sepulveda, requiring EBT-related websites and mobile apps to be available in the 12 most common non-English languages. Several members supported the language-access goal but raised concerns that the bill could distract from or delay implementation of chip technology for EBT cards and fraud prevention; Senators Murray and Weik voted no, while the bill was still reported with concerns to be conveyed to the sponsor. S.7612 by Senator Martinez, establishing statewide co-shelter toolkits, was described as helping domestic violence survivors keep pets safe and together with victims, and it was reported unanimously.
Finally, S.8045 by Senator Bino, requiring the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to provide materials on removing accounts from smart home systems, was reported unanimously. Members noted concerns about tracking devices and smart-home-related safety issues in domestic violence cases. No other actions were taken beyond motions, seconding, and reporting each bill to the calendar.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to be without rec today.
- I know that there's a is $2 million in local government and costs I'm going to be without rec today.
Bills:
HB2272
Committee:
Senate Local Government
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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- The governor's rec was to deny the $15 million.
- increase I The governor's rec was to increase I The governor's rec was to deny<02:54:01.800><c> the</
- It would be to take the Governor's rec down by 2,286,727.
- Governor's rec down by 2,286,727.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to be without rec today.
- rules committee is there any discussion yeah senator's thank you mr. chair I'm going to be without rec
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee held its final hearing of the session and took executive action on four bills. House Bill 2272 updates terminology related to ski areas and winter sports activities, including ski lift device inspection and liability insurance language. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2418 revises local permit review processes for residential projects, including completeness determinations, deadlines for reviews by certain entities, fee refunds for missed deadlines, and requirements for a responsible official and single point of contact; a proposed striking amendment clarified referral procedures for special purpose and public utility districts and adjusted timelines from calendar to business days.
The committee also considered Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2451, which changes local tax increment financing rules by adding sunset and construction-start deadlines, modifying project analysis requirements, and creating a negotiation, mediation, and arbitration process with impacted taxing districts. Substitute House Bill 2140 exempts certain land transferred to a governmental entity from additional tax when the transfer supports development under current use classification and the land remains in current use or is used for supporting infrastructure. Fiscal notes were discussed for the bills, including notable local government costs for HB 2418.
All four bills received do pass recommendations and were sent to the appropriate next committees: HB 2272 and SHB 2140 to Rules, E2SHB 2418 to Rules after adoption of the striking amendment, and E2SHB 2451 to Ways and Means. Votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one senator noting concerns about the cost and implementation burden of HB 2418 and voting without recommendation. The meeting then concluded with thanks to staff and a brief celebration before adjournment.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Families & Children (3-13-25) - Upon Recess
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first adopted a Senate committee substitute covering House Bills 718 and 194, then heard testimony on House Bill 508, House Bill 805, and the committee substitute for Senate Bill 111. HB 508 would let applicants for the Kentucky Employee Child Care Assistance Program view and download the required agreement and submit it by mail, email, or online, codifying a change the Cabinet for Health and Family Services had already agreed to make. The child-protection portion of the committee substitute would require animal control officers to receive training to identify child abuse and neglect, with the sponsor saying the training materials would be provided at no cost to local governments.
For HB 805, the sponsor said the committee substitute mainly cleans up last year’s juvenile justice legislation, including changing “plaintiff” to “victim,” narrowing language on confidentiality of juvenile records when information is disclosed in a civil suit, and changing a status offender provision from mandatory to discretionary charging for escape when absent without leave from a DJJ facility. The bill also incorporates “Baby Maya’s Bill,” requiring the Cabinet to physically locate a child within a set time and, in certain cases involving prior removals, contact law enforcement if the child cannot be found. A committee member asked whether the changes would affect public access to records for juveniles transferred to circuit court on felony charges, and the sponsor said they would not.
The committee then voted on HB 805 as amended by the committee substitute and passed it 7-0 with favorable expression. A title amendment was also adopted. After brief thanks and comments from members, the committee adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 01/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Rec., this act shall take effect in the same manner as the chapters of the Laws of 2025. >> Call the
- REC THIS ACT SHALL TAKEEFFECT ON THE SAME MANNER AS THE CHAPTERS OF THE LAWS OF 2025.
Summary:
The Senate met on January 20, 2026, approved the Journal, and adopted the resolution calendar. It then took up Senate Resolution 1324, sponsored by Senator Stec, which memorializes the Governor to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week. Senator Stec described the work of medicolegal death investigators and recognized guests from several districts; the resolution was opened for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then considered a series of bills on the calendar, including measures amending the Insurance, Labor, Workers’ Compensation, Public Health, State Finance, State Technology, Environmental Conservation, Criminal Procedure, Executive, and Veteran Services laws. Most bills passed with broad support, though several drew negative votes from individual senators or small groups, including Calendar 34 (Insurance Law), Calendar 47 (Environmental Conservation Law), Calendar 61 (Public Health Law), and Calendar 74 (Veteran Services Law). Senator Murray briefly explained his support for Calendar 62, a Criminal Procedure Law bill, suggesting additional confirmation for victim notifications if email notice is expanded.
The Senate also discharged Assembly Bill 9436 from Rules and substituted identical Senate Bill 8773. After completing the calendar, the Majority Conference committee assignments were filed in the Journal. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with intervening days designated as legislative days.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 17th, 2026 at 09:11 am
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- So it's not here in the LFC rec because it's in the operating budget. That's right. Thank you.
- Our information from our analyst is that the 16.4 million included in the LFC REC was aligned to the
- Way through CYFD on page 16, just highlighting a couple of the big items in the LFC REC.
- I'll just note that there are several items in the LFC REC related to the Department...
- Chair, and Representative Dow, I will note that in the LLC rec, that is for multiple years.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
NJ
Transcript Highlights:
- rec center in Wood Ridge.
- If anybody wants to take a trip with me to this rec center, it's... ...like the Taj Mahal at this point
- that just keep going to rec centers.
- part out loud, but the worst part of the whole thing is there's nothing wrong with money going to a rec
- I don't think a rec center trumps a school, artificial school funding cap.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just to give you kind of what's on the horizon for the state based on the REC forecast and documents
- So, in the REC forecast, how is that accounted for in those numbers?
- This was based on the REC on December 11, 2025, which increased the state general fund forecast.
- But yes, very, very close attention paid to that, which, you know, as we talk REC... ...and I assume
- Assistance Fund. ...a $298,000 decrease out of the New Orleans Sports Franchise Assistance Fund based on the REC
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee began a series of House Appropriations budget hearings focused on the fiscal year 2026-2027 executive budget, the preamble, and the executive department. Staff presented revenue and spending trends showing projected declines in revenues alongside increasing expenditures, with members emphasizing the need for a standstill budget and additional efficiencies. The House Fiscal Division also reviewed the FY25 surplus and FY26 excess, the constitutional uses of surplus funds, and the overall FY27 budget structure, including the distinction between discretionary and non-discretionary spending. The commissioner of administration described the administration’s use of one-time money, efficiency reviews, and budget reductions, while members asked about revenue forecasts, the motor vehicle sales tax dedication, corporate tax changes, and the impact of federal policy changes on state costs, especially SNAP and Medicaid administration.
The committee then moved through several executive department agencies. The Division of Administration presentation covered its budget, vacancies, debt service, and reductions tied to statewide adjustments and efficiency measures. GOSEP’s functions were described as transferred into the Department of Military Affairs under Act 262 of 2025, and military officials outlined the new combined structure, emergency response duties, overseas deployments, youth programs, and concerns about future federal funding. The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority reviewed its largely dedicated funding and explained that large apparent balances reflect long-term project planning and multi-year capital work. The Office of the State Inspector General presented a budget increase for consulting services tied to the governor’s DOGE-style efficiency initiative, and the inspector general said the effort had identified nearly $1 billion in savings across the executive branch, largely through eligibility reviews in Medicaid and SNAP and implementation of prior audit recommendations.
Members raised questions throughout about how budget figures were calculated, why some totals appeared to rise while state general fund support fell, and how federal changes would affect state agencies. There were also questions about the transition of GOSEP into Military Affairs, the status of school safety centers, and whether the new structure would change local emergency responsibilities. No formal votes or amendments were taken during the portion provided; the meeting consisted of presentations, explanations, and member questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- can likely remember vibrant programming investments through our schools, faith communities, parks, rec
- 47.560><c> parks,</c> our schools, faith communities, parks, our schools, faith communities, parks, rec
- <00:20:48.280><c> centers,</c><00:20:48.720><c> and</c><00:20:48.800><c> community</c> rec centers, and
- :53.320><c> lights</c><00:20:53.680><c> off</c><00:20:53.840><c> at</c><00:20:53.960><c> parks,</c> rec
- </c><00:21:25.760><c> centers,</c> communities, libraries, rec centers, communities, libraries, rec centers
Keywords:
children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the difference between the department and our rec. Page 20 is vocational rehabilitation.
- You see there's a zero governor's rec here on 35. spending authority.
- You see there's a zero governor's rec here. On 35, there's the same governor's wreck.
- It was just in the department rec coded the wrong area, and so in our gov rec we coded it the correct
- So that's why it's zero on 33 in the gov rec, and that's why it's zero in the department wreck on 35.
Committee:
House Budget
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Mar 1st, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The REC fund is explicitly available for use for plugging on federal land. That's NMSA 70-2-30-B.
- The amount dispersed into the REC fund from total conservation tax receipts is closer to 10.5%.
- Representative, we collect approximately 16 million dollars a year that goes to the REC fund from the
- Chair, my understanding is that it's generally collected for the purposes of the REC fund.
- Chairman, the representative of the rec fund is so... for fairly narrow purposes, which is plugging,
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We went to Worley and there was a rec center there that the tribe had that did all those kinds of things
- We went to Worley and there was a rec center there that the tribe had that did all those kinds of things
- We went to Worley and there was a rec center there that the tribe had that did all those kinds of things
Committee:
House Education
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- will um be a benefit for the entire<00:26:41.159><c> State</c><00:26:42.159><c> I</c><00:26:42.360><c> Rec
- </c><00:26:43.080><c> um</c><00:26:43.960><c> any</c><00:26:44.320><c> questions</c> entire State I Rec
- um any questions entire State I Rec um any questions comments<00:26:45.039><c> or</c> comments or comments
Committee:
House Culture & Arts
Summary:
The committee heard several measures related to cultural recognition and arts policy. HB 531 would authorize special license plates recognizing the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, and HB 458 would designate Brother Joseph Dutton Day; both received support testimony, including from the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Joseph Dutton Guild, and both were advanced. HB 345 would establish ʻōpae ula as the state shrimp to help protect alkaline pool systems, with support from DLNR and multiple community and environmental groups, and it was also advanced. HB 194, relating to Maritime Day, received limited testimony and was moved forward with amendments to align the observance with National Maritime Day on May 22.
The committee also heard HB 554, which originally would have established Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Testimony in support emphasized cultural recognition and community benefits, but the chair explained that creating a new state holiday would cost about $9 million, so the bill was amended to make Lunar New Year a day of recognition rather than a state holiday. The committee noted several supporters, including youth testimony, and advanced the measure with amendments. HB 957, relating to Lāʻau Day, similarly drew broad written support; the committee amended it to designate the first Friday of May rather than May 1 and advanced it.
In each case, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations without opposition or reservations. The hearing concluded with HB 925, a short-form bill that would allow the state to levy a 1% tax on concert ticket sales to support arts access statewide; the committee recommended passing the bill with amendments and recommitting it for future public hearings, and that recommendation was adopted.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- REC will be meeting on Friday.
- this amendment so that this bill has an opportunity to continue to advance in light of the fact that REC
- REC will be meeting on Friday.
- this amendment so that this bill has an opportunity to continue to advance in light of the fact that REC
- appropriations, waiting on more information from LDH and also once again, members, waiting to see what REC
Committee:
House Appropriations
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 513 by Representative Young, which would regulate name, image, and likeness activity for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes, especially high school athletes. Young said the bill reflects recommendations from a task force and sets guardrails such as parental consent and prohibited NIL categories. The committee adopted a technical amendment and then reported the bill favorably as amended.
Members then heard several Senate bills from Senator Mizell and Senator Cloud. Senate Bill 233 would create a statewide data exchange compact to allow state agencies to share information more efficiently; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 300 would make various changes to the Procurement Code, including auction techniques, sole sourcing for consulting services in limited cases, and procurement process clarifications; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 303 would allow executive branch agencies to buy or share technology solutions with other states and use the federal GSA schedule, and it was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 411, removing a 20-year lease limitation for certain Orleans Parish state property, was also reported favorably.
The committee spent substantial time on House Bill 660 and House Bill 719, both dealing with district attorney funding and staffing. HB 660 would raise the state warrant amount for assistant district attorney salaries from $50,000 to $60,000, with supporters arguing it is needed to recruit and retain prosecutors; an opposition witness argued the state should fund both prosecutors and public defenders more equitably. The committee adopted an amendment making the bill effective only upon appropriation and reported it favorably as amended. HB 719 would increase the number of assistant district attorney warrants statewide, with most of the new warrants directed to Baton Rouge, St. Tammany, and Caddo; it too was amended to be subject to appropriation and reported favorably as amended. House Bill 596, which would have created an inactive well-feet assessment credit for oil and gas operators, was voluntarily deferred after concerns that it could reduce funding for the oil field site restoration fund.
Later, the committee reported favorably as amended House Bill 802, which redirects existing revenue to watershed and flood restoration work in the Amite River Basin, and House Bill 940, which creates a task force and rules framework for law enforcement responses to unlawful drone activity. It also reported favorably House Bill 76 on coverage for orally administered anti-cancer medications, House Bill 950 on consumer protection materials for seniors, and began discussion of House Bill 1028, which would require higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for non-emergency medical transportation providers.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/18/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:16:42.880><c> I</c> related infrastructure projects and I related infrastructure projects and I rec
- recognize</c><00:16:44.320><c> Representative</c><00:16:44.959><c> Dupont</c><00:16:45.519><c> for</c> rec
- recognize Representative Dupont for rec recognize Representative Dupont for a<00:16:45.920><c> motion
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- . $30 million was reduced in the governor's rec for the IDL, which was $10 million, and then a virtual
- program... ...governor's rec for the IDL, which was $10 million, and then a virtual program was $20
Committee:
Senate Education
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- last resolution, HCR 165, HR 155, requesting the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Rec
- County of Honolulu Department of Parks County of Honolulu Department of Parks and<00:40:09.960><c> Rec
- /c><00:40:10.720><c> install</c><00:40:11.080><c> permanent</c><00:40:11.480><c> pickleball</c> and Rec
- to install permanent pickleball and Rec to install permanent pickleball nets<00:40:12.360><c> and</c
Bills:
SB2405 , HCR19 , HCR63 , HCR85 , HCR140 , HCR166 , HCR82 , HCR98 , HCR104 , HCR106 , HCR141 , HCR165 , HR20 , HR57 , HR77 , HR132 , HR156 , HR74 , HR90 , HR96 , HR98 , HR133 , HR155
Committee:
House Water & Land
Summary:
The Water and Land Committee met on April 7 and heard testimony on several resolutions and one bill. SB 2405 SD1 HD2, relating to agricultural workforce housing, received support from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, HFTC, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, and the committee later recommended passage as is; one member voted with reservations citing department cost and staffing concerns. The committee also heard HCR 19/HR 20 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 63/HR 57 urging DLNR and DOT to clarify jurisdiction over Honouliuli Bridge, HCR 85/HR 77 on transferring parcels for the East Kapolei TOD project, HCR 140/HR 132 on vegetation management and fuel reduction in West Maui, HCR 166/HR 156 on identifying East Oahu lands for native Hawaiian tree planting, HCR 82/HR 74 on basic shelter standards for rapid deployment housing, HCR 98/HR 90 on a Honolulu housing pattern book, HCR 104/HR 96 on North Shore coastal trails, HCR 106/HR 98 on endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, HCR 141/HR 133 on Maui fire code enforcement, and HCR 165/HR 155 on permanent pickleball nets and lighting at Kamiloiki Community Park.
Testimony was generally supportive on most measures, with several agencies and organizations submitting written comments or appearing in support. HCR 82/HR 74 drew the most discussion: the State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported the intent but asked that accessibility be considered on the front end, while another testifier opposed the resolution, arguing it could turn temporary emergency shelters into permanent substandard housing and should be deferred. Committee members discussed temporary versus permanent housing standards and accessibility, and the chair later said the measure would be amended to require permanent units to meet appropriate code standards and to note accessibility concerns in the committee report. On HCR 140/HR 132, DLNR testified that firebreak maintenance on its Waianae lands would be costly, and members noted funding and staffing implications.
At the end of the meeting, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures it voted on. SB 2405 was passed with a reservation from one member; HCR 19/HR 20, HCR 63/HR 57, HCR 85/HR 77, HCR 98/HR 90, HCR 104/HR 96, HCR 106/HR 98, HCR 141/HR 133, and HCR 165/HR 155 were passed unamended, while HCR 140/HR 132 was passed with reservations and HCR 166/HR 156 and HCR 82/HR 74 were passed with amendments. The committee then adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- anything's finalized, but what is being discussed right now is adding the $38.1 million from the executive rec
- This appropriation is funded through general fund in the executive rec, but is funded through Kiki funding
- in the LFC rec.
- So you see a $609,300 difference between the LFC and the exec rec for our aging network.
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- A couple of key differences that we'll go into between the two RECs.
- And I'll talk more in detail about what the LFC REC was there.
- The LFC rec has a growth pilot that would begin at 250 of the federal poverty level.
- Chairman, I think that's the... if there's any most important point about the budget recs, it's that
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance