Video & Transcript Research : 'retroactive'
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's really not about the retroactive claims, but about future claims.
- reserves to pay any of these claims during that period of time, they will reassess their members retroactively
- Some call them retroactive premiums, but you get the idea. They go back.
- SELF has already built about $300 million in retroactive premiums in the last couple years.
- in that they need to pay claims. and don't have reserves to do that then that's what generates a retroactive
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (9-9-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- I think for this current fiscal year, maybe we've only had one or two requests for retroactive approvals
- have retroactive requests for approval. have retroactive requests for approval.
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approvals, <00:36:53.680>which <00:36:53.920>I'm for retroactive - approvals, which I'm for retroactive approvals, which I'm very<00:36:54.440>
proud <00:36:54.720 - As a matter of for retroactive approval.
Summary:
The committee first approved the August 12 minutes and then handled a large agenda of 355 contracts totaling about $278.7 million. It agreed to defer three Office of Energy Policy items to the October 2025 meeting and reviewed a deferred Kentucky Educational Television contract without objection. The main substantive discussion centered on two University of Louisville legal services PSC amendments and a Seven Counties Services MOA item.
For the University of Louisville items, members questioned a large increase in hourly rates and the scope of the legal services, especially complex litigation work and a Colorado estate matter. University officials said the contracts followed an RFP, involved specialized litigation, included local counsel where required, and were expected to be offset by savings in other PSCs and by a potential financial recovery in the Colorado matter. The committee also discussed whether the $125 hourly rate was a statutory requirement or committee policy; the chair later said staff would verify whether it was an executive-branch regulation or statutory rate. Both University of Louisville items were ultimately approved, though Senator Meredith voted no on one and Senator Douglas explained his support while urging future adjustments and more information sharing.
The Seven Counties Services contract drew questions about how the $18.7 million would be used and whether federal changes could affect future funding. Cabinet officials described 988 crisis response, outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, prevention, recovery, and harm-reduction services, and said they were monitoring federal developments daily. Representative Petrie and Senator Thomas pressed the cabinet on the long-running Seven Counties bankruptcy and the need to push for resolution; officials said the matter was pending on a motion for reconsideration and that they would try to help move it along. The contract was approved.
At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the remaining agenda items as reviewed without objection, but Senator Meredith voted no on the blanket approval motion because of numerous retroactive contract requests and what she said were insufficient explanations such as administrative error or staff being on conference. She said retroactive approvals should be rare and supported stronger internal controls.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/04/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- changes um if we had against retroactive changes um if we had language<00:54:31.280>
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- were responsible for these premium receipts tax, the bill that came out of committee would have retroactively
- were responsible for these premium receipts tax, the bill that came out of committee would have retroactively
- captive Says the prohibition established under subsection A shall apply to any existing and retroactive
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Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with 39 members present and a quorum. The session opened with an invocation by Bishop Antonio Palmer of Kingdom Celebration Center, whose remarks were journalized. The President and members also welcomed several guests to the chamber, including former Delegate Sean Terrence, students from Charles H. Flowers High School and Garrison Forest School, Dr. Lee Snyder as doctor of the day, and Dr. Barbara Ann Palmer in recognition of Women’s History Month. The President also noted that the next day would be pro forma and that some scheduled items would be moved to the following week.
The Senate considered Executive Nominations Report No. 6, covering gubernatorial nominees for boards and commissions including the State Board of Education, MEDCO, and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. On motion of the committee chair, the report was special ordered to Tuesday, with members asked to review the list for recusals or related issues. The chamber then took up Senate Bill 890, which concerns an insurance premium receipts tax exemption for captive insurance procured by nonprofit hospitals and health care systems.
On SB 890, the Senate adopted the committee amendments and then adopted a floor amendment offered by the bill sponsor. The amendment was described as replacing the bill’s earlier approach with a two-year moratorium on collection of any related liabilities, followed by a Maryland Insurance Administration report back on ongoing investigations. One senator raised concern that the amendment’s language could require the state to refund taxes already paid by hospitals and others, potentially costing millions, and asked for more time to review it; the motion to special order the bill was defeated. After discussion, the amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered printed for third reading.
At the close of the floor session, committee and delegation announcements were made, including Finance, Triple E, Judicial Proceedings, Budget and Tax, Executive Nominations, and several county delegations. A senator from District 6 also spoke about the anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse and thanked colleagues for bipartisan work on related legislation and recovery efforts.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 1832 - Jobs and Labor Omnibus - 05/14/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, as it pertains to our language being retroactive.
- Uh, and it might be better for us to look forward as opposed to looking retroactively.
- Um, as it pertains to our language being retroactive.
- <00:26:58.960>
Any opposed to looking retroactively. - Any opposed to looking retroactively.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill repeals existing laws imposing the transit accommodations tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive
- the transit accommodations tax on cruise ships<00:15:23.279>
effective <00:15:24.000>retroactive - <00:15:24.880>
to <00:15:25.440>January ships effective retroactive to January ships - effective retroactive to January 1st<00:15:27.279>
um <00:15:27.920>2026 <00:15:28.800>
Bills:
SB2816
Keywords:
enterprise zones, economic development, innovation enterprise, job creation, Hawaii, 910, house, all
Summary:
The committees heard House Bill 2195, HD1, which would replace the existing transit accommodations tax on cruise ships with a per-passenger infrastructure fee collected by the Department of Transportation and deposited into a new cruise ship special fund. Testimony included support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii warning that the bill should remain narrowly tied to harbor-related uses to avoid potential Tonnage Clause issues. The Department of Transportation testified that cruise-related harbor work includes pier repairs, dredging, terminal upgrades, and shore power, and said a dedicated revenue stream would help prioritize cruise infrastructure needs. The Attorney General’s office said it had submitted written comments but did not address questions about the litigation or constitutional background.
Members questioned whether the new special fund was necessary when the existing harbor special fund already finances similar improvements. DOT said the funds overlap and suggested the bill could be amended to use the harbor special fund with a separate cruise subaccount, while still preserving a dedicated revenue stream and separate accounting. DOT also said it currently collects port entry, dockage, and per-head passenger fees from cruise ships and that existing cruise-related expenditures from the harbor special fund have not been challenged. The chair ultimately recommended moving HB 2195 forward as introduced, while continuing discussions about the fund structure and awaiting further clarity from the Attorney General and DOT.
In decision-making, the committees voted to pass HB 2195, HD1, as is. They also voted to pass House Bill 916, HD1, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, which would allow certain state low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes in the same county and make Act 129 of 2016 permanent. Both the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HB 916, HD1, unamended. The hearing was then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Senator Hughes's bill relating to a court order for retroactive child support, including retroactive
- This is the bill we just voted on, Senator Hughes's bill relating to a court order for retroactive child
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So, and this would be in effect a retroactive tax? Yeah, it’s not a retroactive tax.
- tax yeah it's um it's not a retroactive tax yeah it's um it's not a tend<00:16:40.240>
to <00: - 16:40.319>
be <00:16:40.480>retroactive <00:16:41.160>it's <00:16:41.480>tend - Those haven't come to fruition, and maybe "retroactive" isn't the word I'm using.
- Those haven't come to fruition, and maybe "retroactive" isn't the word I'm using.
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on HB 660, which would require historic horse racing facilities to pay 10% of HHR winnings to host communities as mitigation. Representative Om said the amendment was intended to leave charities and the state whole while funding local costs tied to large gaming facilities. Supporters argued the measure would address future municipal expenses, while opponents said host towns have not reported current problems and that the bill would single out one industry. Members questioned the 10% rate, whether the proposal was retroactive, and whether it would apply to existing facilities; the sponsor said it would apply to facilities already in place or later added. The hearing was then closed without any vote recorded in the transcript.
The committee then opened a hearing on HB 658-FN, which raises reimbursement caps and adjusts fees for the Oil Discharge and Disposal Cleanup Fund and the Oil Pollution Control Fund. Representative Malloy introduced the bill, and Representative Aly explained the funds as a state-backed insurance mechanism for oil spill cleanup and prevention, including replacement of leaking home heating oil tanks for low-income homeowners. Bob Scully of the Energy Marketers Association supported the bill, saying the fee structure helps fund remediation and tank replacement, though costs are ultimately passed on to consumers. Department of Environmental Services officials Robert Bishop and Jennifer Marts described the bill as extending the fee collection for 10 years, changing reporting dates, increasing the cap for low-income tank replacement, and rebalancing fees based on an actuarial review.
DES testified that the actuarial study found the fund needed to remain solvent and that home heating oil releases are the largest category of new releases, with the fuel oil fee otherwise needing to rise by more than 200% to cover projected costs. The board instead proposed a smaller increase and adjusted other fees accordingly, while maintaining a reserve to cover the first days of a major coastal spill before federal funds become available. Members asked about the basis for the fee changes, the role of the actuarial review, and the statutory language governing who pays the fees. The transcript ends during this hearing, with no final committee action or vote shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair and members, the bill in front of the committee today is effective retroactively to tax year
- Madam Chair and members, the bill in front of the committee today is effective retroactively to tax year
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um <00:35:08.960>another <00:35:09.320>issue forward retroactively - um another issue forward retroactively um another issue would<00:35:09.920>
be <00:35:10.520><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I want to ask why is your language now including the language that the law is to be reenacted retroactively
- I do not see this had a provision to retroactively apply and enactment. My question, Mme.
- If you want to talk about the retroactive dates, we can bring that up with a constitutional lawyer.
- SOMETHING THAT WAS LEGAL AND THEN RETROACTIVELY MAKING IT ILLEGAL TO ATTEMPT TO APPLY THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT
- A BINARY TRIGGER BAN AND THAT'S WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO REINTRODUCE IF YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE RETROACTIVE
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- cause of action with attorney's fees and additional costs, which are exacerbated by the bill's retroactive
- And, in addressing our concerns, we also feel that the retroactivity piece should be expressly excluded
- And so I understand the retroactivity piece that relates to something that occurred in the past, but
- you would be able to bring a state, because this would be a separate cause of action that is now retroactive
- piece as well... ...for conduct that's being done by our federal agents, and to the retroactivity piece
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor and Transportation Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So the trailer bill change isn't so much retroactive in our view as it is re-committing the state to
- The trailer bill applies retroactively to 30,000 open, non-final— Applies retroactively to 30,000 open
- Retroactive changes tied to prior findings cannot be revisited.
- labor agency about what I really would like to point out: one deep, deep concern we have with the retroactivity
- labor agency about what I really would like to point out one deep, deep concern we have with the retroactivity
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Something else I'm concerned about is the whole concept of retroactively increasing parts of last year's
- This budget retroactively boosts funding for the State House to $271.5 million.
- So we retroactively gave ourselves $4 million more than we did when the budget passed last year.
- But Madam Speaker, that's just one example of many line items that are retroactively increased from the
- Yeah, because we retroactively increased it by $4 million.
Summary:
The House met in extended session with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, quorum call, and a series of journal, committee, and Senate bill reports. Members also received several referrals and Senate messages, and the Speaker signed multiple bills already prepared for the Governor. The chamber then took up a long slate of measures, largely budget-related and conference/concurrence items, with repeated roll-call votes and several brief floor remarks for and against the bills.
Among the major actions, the House passed or concurred in a number of Senate bills addressing fiscal code and budget implementation, abusive towing practices, telemarketing robocalls and caller ID spoofing, prostitution penalty changes, veteran notification procedures, the cosmetology licensure compact, solar decommissioning, Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, E85 flex fuel definitions, local road transfers, civil penalties for unlicensed commercial driving schools, and trailer sales. The House also adopted House Resolution 580 designating July 18, 2026, as Piping Plover Day. Most of these measures passed overwhelmingly, many by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The most significant debate centered on House Bill 2400, the General Appropriations budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, and House Bill 1505, the education-related budget implementation bill. Supporters described the budget as a bipartisan compromise that funds adequacy and tax equity for schools, public safety, mental health, roads and bridges, veterans, seniors, and workforce programs while avoiding broad-based tax increases. Opponents argued the budget used accounting maneuvers, deferred spending, and was structurally unbalanced. After extended debate, the House concurred in the Senate amendments to HB 2400 by a 167-35 vote and to HB 1505 by a 172-30 vote.
The House also considered House Bill 2559, which included Commonwealth property conveyances and a controversial provision affecting Penn State branch campus properties. A motion to recommit the bill failed, and the House ultimately concurred in the Senate amendments by a 105-97 vote after members debated property rights, labor effects, and the future use of the campuses. The session concluded with the Senate later concurring in several House amendments, the Speaker signing the final bills, and the House adjourning until September 9, 2026, unless recalled sooner.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- statutes to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026, including the provisions that are retroactive
- Thank you. ...including the provisions that are retroactive to tax year 2025, with a specific adoption
- of all retroactive dates.
- House Bill 2785 becomes effective on the general effective date and applies retroactively to tax years
- Chairman, the amendment in your name addresses the retroactivity provisions associated with Public Law
Keywords:
individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, education savings
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration and Rules Subcommittee on Committees - 02/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the change in PDM for remote voting, is that retroactive to the beginning of session or only upon
- I think Senator Pappas, that is fair to say that it would be not retroactive unless there is some negotiating
- > be<00:23:51.080>
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unless <00:23:52.919>there <00:23:53.080>is <00:23:53.320>some retroactive - unless there is some retroactive unless there is some negotiating<00:23:54.400>
agreement <00:
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/29/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Rhoads, an act authorizing the Merrick Hook and Ladder Corporation Company 1 to receive retroactive
- SENATOR RHOAD ANSWER ACT AUTHORIZING THE MERRICK HOOK AND LADDER CORPORATION COMPANY 1 TO RECEIVE RETROACTIVE
- 10250, Senator Martinez, an act in relation to Christian Congregation of Long Island to receive retroactive
- 10250, Senator Martinez, an act in relation to Christian Congregation of Long Island to receive retroactive
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s journal and proceeded to a lengthy third-reading calendar. Early business included several motions to discharge Assembly bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills, along with a few bills laid aside for the day. The chamber also recalled two bills from the Assembly, restored one bill to the Third Reading Calendar after reconsideration, and received amendments on two other bills without changing their calendar status.
The Senate then took up a large number of bills across topics including labor, energy, insurance, consumer protection, environmental conservation, health, banking, elections, public service, education, workers’ compensation, criminal justice, local government, and tax law. Most measures passed with broad support, though several drew recorded opposition. Notable debate included Senator Mayer’s explanation for a bill intended to prevent treatment-court participants, including veterans, from losing their driver’s licenses twice after completing diversion programs; Senator Ryan’s support for a bill expanding prosecutors’ ability to treat repeat sexual abuse as persistent abuse; and a sharp exchange on a bill repealing New York’s HIV/STI criminalization law, with Senators Borrello and Chan opposing it and Senator Salazar defending the repeal as necessary to reduce stigma and protect survivors.
The chamber also adopted and recognized several resolutions and guest presentations. Members welcomed the Tri-Valley Secondary School girls cross country champions, Miss America Cassie Donagan and Miss New York Teen Nadia Anwar, and the Hudson High School varsity boys basketball team. Later, the Senate took up a resolution proclaiming May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month, with multiple senators speaking in support of greater awareness, reduced stigma, and improved care for pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers. At the end of the session, the sponsors opened the day’s resolutions for co-sponsorship, and the Senate adjourned until Monday, June 1 at 12 noon, with intervening days designated as legislative days.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Media Availability - 04/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the reauthorization of people's coverage, um, and retroactive coverage, but we are including the
- reauthorization of people's coverage um reauthorization of people's coverage um and<00:04:02.160>
retroactive - >
coverage <00:04:03.280>but <00:04:03.480>we <00:04:03.680>are and retroactive - coverage but we are and retroactive coverage but we are including<00:04:04.760>
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Summary:
Senate leaders said they were in the final weeks of session, moving long days of floor and finance work focused on priorities they described as affecting Minnesotans’ cost of living, safety, and security. They said next week would bring major packages to the floor, including public safety, health and human services, Metro Surge, and a gun violence package, while negotiations continued with House leaders and the administration. They also highlighted a human services bill from Sen. John Hoffman as the final item completed that day.
A major topic was the Senate’s response to H.R. 1, which leaders said would require about $1 billion in state budget adjustments to avoid federal penalties and Medicaid losses. They said the proposal would address federal compliance issues, support hospitals such as HCMC and other distressed providers through uncompensated care funding, and include food support for SNAP-related needs, food shelves, food grants, and prepared food. They also emphasized system modernization, especially IT upgrades, as both an implementation and anti-fraud measure.
Leaders said several items appeared to have bipartisan support, including HCMC relief, the Office of the Inspector General, bonding, and IT modernization. They said they were arranging a meeting with House and Senate leaders and the governor to work through bonding differences, but noted that IT modernization and HCMC were unlikely to be financed through general obligation bonds this year. They also said the Senate would take up a bill on prediction markets after Sen. Klein’s recent platform suspension, describing the issue as a violation of platform rules and saying the chamber may need updated rules or statutes. In response to a question about an elections bill provision, they said the measure reaffirmed that a president should serve only two terms and that the language had moved through the normal committee process.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, members, beginning in 2027 and retroactive to January 1, 1994, Senate Bill 1110 establishes
- Because if you'll note on item 20, it becomes effective as a general effective date, retroactive to January
- How many people do you expect to release based upon this retroactive to January 1994?
Bills:
SB1110, SB1140, SB1234, SB1275, SB1426, SB1436, SB1470, SB1489, SB1512, SB1540, SB1556, SB1568, SB1569, SB1573, SB1585, SB1609, SB1627, SB1634, SB1635, SB1648, SB1654, SB1687, SCR1027, SCR1040
Keywords:
home confinement, electronic monitoring, community supervision, criminal justice reform, recidivism, expungement, misdemeanor, criminal record, Arizona Revised Statutes, judicial process, record sealing, juvenile court, legal representation, appointed attorney, guardian ad litem, child welfare, veterans, mental health, criminal diversion, military service
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Baldwin County Legislation Committee Feb 25th, 2025
Baldwin County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- Jennifer here says, starting for the calendar year 2025, will the pay be retroactive?
- Yes, ma'am, it would be, and ...be retroactive. Yes, ma'am, it would be.
Keywords:
HB236, Baldwin County, Board of Equalization, per diem, supplemental compensation, county board, ad valorem tax, property tax appeal, tax assessment, mileage reimbursement, Consumer Price Index, CPI adjustment, local legislation, equalization board, taxpayer protests, property inspection, county revenue, education appropriations, supplemental appropriation, Education Trust Fund
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So when we think about retroactive, let's think about some of the steps we've taken with the group two
- projects and half to the retroactive projects and half to the retroactive payments<00:43:49.040>
- So when we think about retroactive,<00:45:14.960>
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about <00:45:16.240>some <00:45:16.400>of retroactive, let's think about some - But for $5 million under $5 million for 20 years, we could pay down the retroactive part.