Video & Transcript Research : 'budget repeal'
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And members, just to that point, from a budget point of view in a three-year role in budget, it should
- ...FY 27 budget done this year and focusing on getting the budget done.
- That's what the budget should be to me.
- But it takes 31, 16, and 1 to do a budget, and we will have a budget, and we will have those votes.
- I promise to fight for it in the budget.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcomitee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finace (2-2-22)
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1191 repeals the section of law that created the Oklahoma Energy Low Carbon Initiative Board
- But if it were to be so, at any point, the legislature can repeal this law immediately.
Keywords:
SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, oil and gas, surety bond, financial responsibility, environmental compliance, plugging wells, SB1613
Summary:
The committee took up several energy and environmental bills, most of them mirror measures or agency-related changes. SB 1976, a mirror of HB 3469, would provide a three-year phase-in for new surety bond requirements adopted in HB 1369 and was reported out do pass on a 10-0 vote. SB 1314 would increase the well drillers fund limits for plugging bad wells that could contaminate aquifers, raising the per-well amount to $25,000 and the fund cap from $50,000 to $100,000; it also passed 10-0. SB 1191 repeals the law creating the Oklahoma Energy Low Carbon Initiative Board, which had never been appointed or met, and it passed 10-0. SB 1613, a mirror of HB 3142, was also reported do pass 10-0 after members noted prior questions had been resolved. SB 1246, from the Department of Environmental Quality, was described as streamlining services while keeping information online and preserving public comment time; it passed 11-0.
The committee then spent the most time on SB 1439, the Energy Security and Independence Act, which would bar certain causes of action related to greenhouse gas emissions and alleged climate-change effects. Supporters argued it would protect Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry from costly, speculative lawsuits and preserve the state’s economy, while opponents questioned whether it would shield an industry from accountability and compared it to past tobacco litigation. The bill’s author said it would not affect other pollution claims or federal enforcement, only climate-related civil actions. After extended discussion, SB 1439 was reported out do pass on a 9-3 vote.
Finally, SB 1930, the mirror bill to the Brine Development Act, was presented as a measure to speed up development of iodine and other mineral recovery from oilfield wastewater while avoiding conflicts with existing oil and gas operations and Corporation Commission rules. Members discussed Oklahoma’s role in iodine production, possible market growth, and concerns about creating unintended causes of action for surface owners or class-action claims. The author said amendments were still being negotiated, but the bill was nevertheless reported out do pass on an 11-0 vote. The chair closed by noting this was expected to be the committee’s only scheduled meeting, absent any reassignments.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Ways and Means Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Second, if you have things you want to talk to me about the budget, please do that sooner rather than
- </c><00:55:36.240><c> me</c><00:55:36.400><c> about</c><00:55:36.559><c> the</c><00:55:36.720><c> budget
- ,</c><00:55:37.119><c> please</c><00:55:37.359><c> do</c> talk to me about the budget, please do talk
- to me about the budget, please do that<00:55:37.680><c> sooner</c><00:55:38.079><c> rather</c><00:55
Keywords:
HB187, court fees, docket fee, sheriff's fund, sheriff's office, jail operations, law enforcement, county sheriff, court filing fees, Alabama Code 12-19-312, solicitor's fund, clerk's fund, forensic services trust fund, budget flexibility, public safety, municipal court, district court, circuit court, cosmetology, makeup application
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And and back in 2016 when the general fund budget was 2016 when the general fund budget was 2016 when
- the general fund budget was $250 million in the hole.
- on state deposits which has interest on state deposits which has helped um keep the general fund budget
- helped um keep the general fund budget helped um keep the general fund budget up.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- responsible budgeting practices.
- Y'all know we're budget night.
- They went over budget by $1.
- I wish there was more things in this budget, but this is not some runaway liberal budget.
- We adopt a budget that is. below the increase of population plus inflation, we adopt a budget.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 03:08 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- but over the last few years, I've become increasingly concerned with the trajectory of our Medicaid budget
- legislature, we were looking at about $600 million a year in Medicaid expenditures out of the state budget
- , the investment income now is not quite equal to oil and gas, but it is significant to our state budget
- Madam Chair, Senator Block, this would be a recurring cost in the LFC budget.
- that will budget that in, Adrian, to cover the cost of a... ...that will budget that in, Adrian, to
Keywords:
Medicaid, healthcare, medical education, salaries, graduate education, clinician pay, health sciences, education funding, faculty salary, University of New Mexico, healthcare funding, general fund, state budget, New Mexico legislation, gun control, firearm safety, dealer regulation, illegal trade, background checks, 996
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Education (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- That spring was our budget season. We revamped the budgeting process for the board.
- Our salaries make up in our budget approximately 85% of our entire budget.
- Our salaries make up in our budget approximately 85% of our entire budget.
- <01:53:11.040><c> And</c> budgeted? And budgeted?
- </c><01:56:10.639><c> Did</c> budget department. Did budget department.
Keywords:
Call to Order and Roll Call - 0:25
Approval of Minutes – 3-50
2025 RS SB 253 – 4:25
Computer Science and AI Literacy – 27:36
Fayette County School District Budget Update – 51:46
Adjournment – 2:09:46, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, introductions, and approval of the previous meeting minutes by voice vote. It then heard a presentation on SB 253, focused on expanding support for teacher apprenticeship and teaching-and-learning pathways. Senator Hickman and staff from the Kentucky Department of Education and Nelson County Schools described how the program uses dual credit, work-based learning, and registered apprenticeship to help students earn an associate degree in high school and continue toward a teaching degree. They said the goal is to address the teacher shortage by creating a sustainable pipeline into the profession.
Witnesses emphasized that the main barrier is cost. Mary Taylor said Kentucky’s youth apprenticeship model has been successful in other fields and that education should be added as an in-demand sector, but an associate degree alone will not solve the teacher shortage because teachers still need a bachelor’s degree and certification. Laura Arnold of Nelson County Schools described the district’s Lead Nelson program, saying the district has invested more than $800,000 since 2021, currently has 37 students in the pathway and seven committed apprentices, and spends about $85,000 per apprentice from freshman year through certification. She said district staffing, planning, and university partnerships are also significant hurdles. Members asked about job guarantees, tenure, and retirement; Arnold said employment is performance-based and retirement issues are being considered.
Senator Hickman said the bill would use lottery funds to help cover tuition and dual credit costs so more districts can participate, noting that a prior version died because of a high fiscal note. Representative Payne and Representative Tipton praised the program but stressed the need for funding and noted inconsistencies between statute and budget language on Work Ready Kentucky and dual credit support. Representative Tipton also cautioned that lottery revenue may not keep pace with demand and said the General Assembly may need to make broader funding decisions. After the apprenticeship discussion, the chair moved the committee to the next agenda item on computer science and AI literacy, where Code.org began a presentation on the importance of computer science for all students.
TX
Keywords:
tax penalties, interest calculation, overpayment, tax law, refund process, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public engagement, Texas Historical Commission, education, pension system, actuarially sound, emergency services, legacy liability, anonymized contributions, economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security
TX
Keywords:
tax penalties, interest calculation, overpayment, tax law, refund process, historic preservation, heritage tourism, public engagement, Texas Historical Commission, education, pension system, actuarially sound, emergency services, legacy liability, anonymized contributions, economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Elizabeth Arnold with the LSO Budget Fiscal Division.
- So those were deleted from the budget.
- Moving on to page four, Agency 96 is the State Budget Department.
- state budget department was $12,000 general<00:21:19.280><c> fund.
- And this is just the budget balancer. The Senate had a budget balancer, which I think is historic.
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:26:30.559><c> approvals,</c> still working through budget approvals, still working through budget
- in the Senate budget.
- in the Senate budget.
- So, there is no longer any repeal 119.
- </c> section 300s from the 2024 budget bill. section 300s from the 2024 budget bill.
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> um budget. um budget.
- </c> you concluded your work on the budget you concluded your work on the budget bill.<00:08:45.760><
- So it's not like all of budget bill.
- </c> 3 million in the budget. 3 million in the budget.
- </c> Senator Guru and Senator KGO's budget Senator Guru and Senator KGO's budget balancer<00:36:14.640
Keywords:
911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 5th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, revolving fund, grants, environmental compliance, SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, fossil fuels
Summary:
The Oklahoma Senate convened, the clerk called the roll, and a quorum was declared. The session opened with prayer, followed by a gallery introduction recognizing the Convention of States Organization and related guests in the North Gallery for Capital Freedom Day and the 250th anniversary of the nation. The Senate also granted unanimous consent for an entourage to come to the floor.
Senator Bullard presented a citation of valor honoring multiple law enforcement officers from Atoka County, Stringtown, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tulsa Police Department for their response to a dangerous May 2025 incident involving a high-speed pursuit and armed confrontation. The citation praised their courage, coordination, and actions that helped protect civilians and resolve the situation safely. The Senate extended its gratitude to the officers, and members of law enforcement present were recognized on the floor.
Several floor introductions and announcements followed, including recognition of a UCO student intern, Senator Alvord’s mother-in-law, and caucus and committee notices. Announcements included Republican caucus meeting plans, committee meetings for Business and Insurance and Energy, a Diabetes Caucus meeting, a Women’s Caucus social event, and a note that the Senate won the prior day’s blood drive competition. No legislation was debated or voted on, and the Senate adopted a motion to adjourn until Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
TX
Keywords:
education, accountability, public school assessment, state law, transparency, intervention, performance ratings, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts, congressional map, redistricting, gerrymandering, 2020 Census, census tracts, block groups, voting districts, election law, Texas House of Representatives districts, federal congressional districts, 2026 elections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 3771 is just a really simple change to a date that the Commissioner of Management and Budget
- must support a report detailing Budget must support a report detailing state<00:01:59.000><c> disaster
- and the Department of Public and Budget and the Department of Public Safety<00:02:13.920><c> to</c><
- We're now not even in a budget session, which makes it even more challenging.
- We're now not even in a budget session, which makes it even more challenging.
Keywords:
disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- This particular budget has a strong emphasis on affordable housing.
- The strong bipartisanship of this budget continues in this particular budget this session.
- We have one more session for the Capital Budget Committee.
- So we'll have to wait for all of our exciting comments on the capital budget until the final budget gets
- So we'll have to wait for all of our exciting comments on the capital budget until the final budget gets
Bills:
HB2295
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the Capital Budget Committee.
- I want to thank you for your budget that came out, your capital budget.
- In this challenging budget year, this project has no budget impact since RCO already has the funds of
- We are grateful that both in the governor's proposed budget and in the Senate's proposed budget, that
- The capital budget committee is adjourned. the budget, please let myself or ranking members still know
Bills:
HB2295
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I appreciate the Budget Office.
- </c><00:57:00.880><c> Office,</c> within the Legislative Budget Office, within the Legislative Budget
- </c> from our from the legislative budget from our from the legislative budget office<01:10:05.640><c
- </c> Budget Office and for agencies. Budget Office and for agencies.
- Management and Budget. But for the most Management and 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