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• The Joint Committee members, please remember to direct your questions to the group of candidates, as
• how many student groups you've met with<00:17:40.640> and<00:17:41.080> uh<00:17:41.200
• diverse groups including legislators students<00:21:33.200> alumni<00:21:33.799> community
• I would like to understand more about the task group that they did.
• <01:43:22.560> that<01:43:22.679> they<01:43:22.840> did group that they did group

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We got to work creating bylaws and a form of work groups.
• We had about 48 work group meetings and 25 full board meetings in those first 16 months, so there has
• So one of our work groups and what, as a board, we dived into a lot was public engagement.
• <00:07:57.360> we benefit um in our data workg group we benefit um in our data workg group
• setting standards as a board as a group setting standards as a board as a group like<00:27:08.159

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 1183, house

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• The original bill included a group of business licenses, but at this time we’ve narrowed the bill down
• The original bill included a group of business licenses, but at this time we’ve narrowed the bill down
• And so, you know, there were two agreed groups in those cases.
• And so, you know, there were two agreed groups in those cases.
• And so, you know, there were two agreed groups in those cases.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• If they were to donate to other groups or subsidiary groups of a PAC or independent expenditure group
• If they were to donate to other groups or subsidiary groups of a PAC or independent expenditure group
• If they were to donate to other groups or subsidiary groups of a PAC or independent expenditure group
• If they were to donate to other groups or subsidiary groups of a PAC or independent expenditure group
• If they were to donate to other groups or subsidiary groups of a PAC or independent expenditure group

Bills: HF72, HF66, HF69, HF73

Keywords: campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide

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• And that working group is not yet started, and we'll be working with the administration to set it up.
• And all of that group of people could still use the open access as well.
• The currently enrolled group are responding to them.
• The question would be, at this point, do you have any more information about the working group?
• We see that it is always the marginalized groups.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard budget testimony from Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle, who said DMH serves about 29,000 people and is facing rising demand, higher operating costs, and uncertainty about federal funding. She explained that the FY26 budget prioritizes fully funding the state-operated inpatient system, which is at 100% occupancy and often serves people transferred from Bridgewater State Hospital, while making reductions in other areas to balance the budget. Those reductions include a 50% cut to case managers, a pause on closing the Pocasset unit pending a working group on Cape access, and changes to youth and contracted services such as right-sizing IRTP and CIRT, reducing Youth PACT from seven teams to three, scaling back flex and jail diversion grants as ARPA funds wind down, and preserving the behavioral health helpline and community-based crisis services. Members from Western Massachusetts and the Cape raised concerns about access, staffing, and the impact of cuts, and Doyle said the department would continue operating IRTP services, improve the referral process, and work with stakeholders on the Pocasset review and other access issues. The committee also discussed school-based mental health, 988, loan forgiveness for workforce recruitment, and the role of co-response programs for law enforcement. Secretary Robin Lipson then testified for the Executive Office of Aging and Independence, describing a proposed FY26 budget increase of about 21% to support councils on aging, home care, elder abuse investigations, caregiver support, care transitions, and nutrition programs. She said the agency is managing rising demand, especially from the growing 80-plus population, and noted uncertainty around federal Older Americans Act funding after the federal disbursement agency was disbanded. To control costs, the office will manage intake and caseload growth in a fully state-funded home care program, but current clients will not lose services. Lipson also highlighted a new $1 million line item for local mini-grants to support age-friendly initiatives. In questions, members focused on elder scams, and Lipson said scams are increasing and the agency is working with banks, district attorneys, and public awareness campaigns. The Health Policy Commission’s Executive Director David Seltz presented the agency’s FY26 request and said the biggest challenge is health care affordability, with family premiums near $29,000 annually and many residents delaying care because of cost. He emphasized that recent legislation significantly expands HPC’s role through a new Office of Pharmaceutical Policy and Analysis, which will examine the drug supply chain and pricing, and a new Office of Health Resource Planning, which will support statewide planning around closures and access gaps. The new law also creates task forces on maternal health access and primary care, and adds transparency and oversight for private equity in health care. Members asked about pharmaceutical costs, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, 340B, and maternal health closures; Seltz said the data show rapid growth in GLP-1 spending and that the new offices will help the state better understand cost drivers and access problems. The Center for Health Information and Analysis then began its testimony, describing its role as the state’s data hub for health care spending, utilization, quality, and affordability analysis.

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• So those are the nonprofit groups or larger appropriations funding nonprofit groups found in the larger
• <01:29:02.520> or<01:29:02.760> larger nonprofit uh groups or larger nonprofit uh groups
• Appropriations funding nonprofit groups Appropriations funding nonprofit groups uh<01:29:06.600>
• She added that sometimes people look at lobbyists as outside groups coming in, but those are the groups
• here but those are the groups that are here but those are the groups that are here to<01:41:19.920

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• Um given that our group is a membership.
• Uh for the 5-year to the peer group.
• <00:56:09.920> 20-year compared to its peer group. 20-year compared to its peer group. 20-
• Uh we don't have peer group uh returns.
• group covered group you the day for our group covered group you know<01:59:50.560> just<01:59

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum call, the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer, and approval of the prior meeting minutes. The first presentation was from Bo Craycraft of the Judicial Form Retirement System, who gave an update on investment performance, asset allocation, cash flow, and projected employer costs. He reported strong fiscal year 2025 investment results, with both the legislative and judicial retirement plans outperforming their actuarial assumed rates of return and benchmarks, driven largely by U.S. equity performance. He also noted the plans remained near their target asset allocation and continued to experience negative cash flow, though he said that was manageable in context of strong asset growth. Craycraft then discussed a recent experience study and actuarial assumption changes, especially a revised salary growth assumption and a higher cash balance interest credit rate. He said these changes increased projected employer costs, with contributions rising from about $700,000 to a projected $2 million in later years, though he expected the eventual 2025 valuation and investment gains to reduce that estimate. Members asked about mortality assumptions, the impact of the experience study on liabilities, and the sharp increase in the judicial plan’s projected employer cost. Craycraft explained that the increase was driven mainly by the updated assumptions and that no other major plan changes were involved. At the chair’s request, Craycraft also addressed the recent rise in Medicare Advantage premiums for the plan’s health coverage, saying the 2025 increase was largely tied to Part D changes and the Inflation Reduction Act and had been about 45%, but that future growth was expected to be under 5%. After his presentation, the committee moved to the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority update, where the next speaker began by saying the funds had exceeded actuarial assumed returns for the fiscal year.

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• We conducted 16 virtual focus groups, seven in-person focus groups, and eight one-on-one interviews to
• Person focus groups and eight one-on-one interviews to really hear from moms across Arkansas what their
• I know there's two different age groups. There's different characteristics of the two programs.
• , or we're calling it the PDG Partners Group, where we have every type of facility covered.
• And then that's how we formulated the final group that came. And this is for PD specifically?

Summary: The committee first approved the prior meeting minutes, then heard a presentation from Maddie San Juan of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas on the report “Holding It All Together: Working Moms and Child Care in Arkansas.” She said the report found that Arkansas moms want to work, but child care costs, inflexible schedules, inadequate paid leave, and the mental load of caregiving are major barriers. She cited survey and focus group findings showing most mothers want full-time work, 69% identified child care costs as a barrier, and many said flexible hours were the most important workplace support. She also described county-level dashboard data, the high cost of infant and toddler care, and examples from working mothers about spending most or all of their paychecks on child care. Members asked questions about labor force participation trends, the meaning of the child care cost figures, and how flexibility could be implemented across industries. The presenter and members also discussed the broader economic-development impact of child care shortages and the need for public-private partnerships. The Department of Education then gave an update on early childhood programs. Officials said they are building internal dashboards to improve transparency and data access for school readiness assistance, including enrollment, application, and provider participation monitoring. They reported that the state is still moving forward with the CLASS transition and expects to release transition funding to providers in the coming weeks using Preschool Development Grant funds. They also clarified that OEP awards based on CLASS scores are separate from OEC’s work and that the data is FOIA-able. Officials warned providers about a temporary payment delay during the transition to a new system, saying payments will stop June 30 and resume around July 14, with any owed funds processed then. Members raised additional concerns about early childhood special education funding, overpayment recovery from a child care center, audit requirements for Head Start and SRA funds, the market rate survey, and the status of local leads after a recompete. Department staff said they would follow up on special education funding levels and audit rules, noted that the overpayment case is under appeal, and said the market rate survey is still in procurement. They also reported that 23 local leads will cover all counties starting July 1, with no major job-description changes, and described a new PDG Partners stakeholder group and an upcoming June 23 QRIS webinar to gather provider and parent input. The meeting ended with no further business and adjournment.

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• But there will also be a group of employees who come in maybe qualified three years now today under PERS
• But we have a group of people who were forced into Plan 3, and I don't know, Director Leathers, whether
• I think they are a group that's certainly been vocal, but I wouldn't say the exclusive group that has
• The only group, as you have pointed out over and over again, the only ones without a COLA.
• Chair, I think the groups will confer and get back to you.

Keywords: 904, all

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• But we have a group of people who were forced into Plan 3, and I don't know, Director Leathers, whether
• I think they are a group that's certainly been vocal, but I wouldn't say the exclusive group that has
• The only group, as you have pointed out over and over again, the only ones without a COLA.
• The only group, as you have pointed out to, is over and over again, the only ones without a COLA.
• Chair, I think the groups will confer and get back to you.

Summary: The executive committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote, then received an actuarial update from Sarah Baker of the State Actuary’s Office. Baker explained the office’s annual work, including the DRS pension actuarial evaluation, support for state financial reporting, cash flow analysis, a six-year pension contribution outlook, interim support for GIT and WAL CARES, and an upcoming actuarial evaluation of the volunteer firefighters pension plan. She also responded to questions about bills allowing members to transfer into PERS, noting that such transfers have historically increased PERS costs and that any added cost would be borne by PERS members and employers depending on bill structure and affected demographics. Kate Adams of the Attorney General’s office reported no new developments in the cases the committee is monitoring. She said the Dawson case is still in its early stages, with a judge assigned and a discovery plan due at the end of July. The committee asked for continued updates on that litigation. The committee then discussed interim work planning, focusing first on animal control officers’ eligibility for PERS and asking staff to continue researching definitions, comparable treatment in nearby states, and the cost and service-credit implications for affected employees. Members also discussed Plan 3 issues, including comparisons of Plan 2 and Plan 3 membership and data, and possible future briefing topics. The largest discussion centered on Plan 1 COLAs: members and retiree representatives debated whether to pursue a permanent COLA or an ad hoc COLA, and whether budget language should require future budget writers to consider a COLA. Retiree groups said they preferred a permanent COLA but were open to further discussion; staff was asked to continue work on possible language and policy options. The committee reviewed correspondence on four topics: Plan 1 COLA requests, a request to study LEOFF 2-style medical reimbursements for Washington State Patrol survivors, and a request to allow certain members to change survivor option elections after the federal Social Security Fairness Act. The committee agreed to bring the State Patrol medical reimbursement issue and the Social Security Fairness Act issue back for July, with staff to gather more information and provide an informational briefing. The July agenda was approved and includes the OSA annual update, the LEOFF 2 Board annual update, a PERS/TRS Plan 1 ad hoc COLA item, and the two survivor-related topics.

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• The table in your meeting materials groups them into four categories.
• Two bills The table in your meeting materials groups them into four categories.
• The table in your meeting materials groups them into four categories.
• The default view shown here shows all 10 years of tax preferences by year and then grouped by review
• It’s an absolutely amazing group of people, right?

Summary: The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 6, 2026, with quorum present and unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. The Attorney General’s Office then provided its annual open government refresher, covering key points of the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including broad disclosure requirements, records retention, response timelines for public records requests, and rules for meetings, special meetings, emergency meetings, and executive sessions. JLARC staff gave a 2026 legislative session update on tax preference bills. They highlighted 20 bills affecting tax preferences, including repeal of the coal-related sales and use tax exemption, changes to data center exemptions, new property tax exemptions for renewable energy facilities and land bank authorities, and a broad tax package in engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6346 that created multiple credits, deductions, and exemptions. Staff also presented the 2026 expedited tax preference review report covering 64 preferences, noting it is based on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies and is now available in an interactive searchable format. The commission approved the 2026 public testimony questions without changes and then adopted the 2027–2036 tax preference review schedule, along with a new rolling 10-year schedule that will be updated each May. During discussion, commissioners raised concerns about how preferences are prioritized for full review versus expedited review, especially for older or high-revenue preferences without performance statements, and staff explained that legislative mandates, expiration dates, and workload constraints drive the schedule. The meeting also included a public and staff recognition of Commissioner Grant Forsyth’s 13 years of service and leadership, with remarks praising his collaborative approach and long tenure; the next meeting was set for August 4, 2026.

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• So, Shannon, thank you for bringing everybody up, but I've got a special three in that group.
• I would like to welcome my Nelson County 4-H group. They were here.
• Got several in the group. I'd ask you to make them feel welcome.
• I'd ask you to Got several in the group.
• a little later today about to this group a little later today about how<00:07:42.520> bill<00

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:10 SB 37 Discussion 6:56 SB 37 Roll Call Vote 12:31 SB 214 Discussion 14:27 SB 214 Roll Call 15:35, 958, all

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• HB 3388 is a common-sense approach that authorizes group property and casualty coverage for persons..
• It establishes clear definitions and conditions for permitted groups and sets explicit standards for
• economies of scale for underserved and underinsured groups.
• My name is Seth Cohen, general counsel for the Baldwin Group.
• Chairman, I'm pleased to report that HB 3388 advances these goals by creating group coverage options

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• My group is the Erotic Service Providers Legal Education and Research Project.
• 30-plus years, and I pretty much plan on working as a prostitute for another 30-plus more, and our group
• money into services to prevent trafficking instead of money into law enforcement and faith-based groups
• I just wish that data would be publicly available in all of your other jurisdictions because our group
• I just wish that data would be publicly available in all of your other jurisdictions because our group

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 7, 2025, considering a large number of bills, with several measures heard in detail before the committee moved through consent and suspense items. Early in the hearing, AB 876 by Assemblymember Flora was heard on CRNA scope of practice and anesthesia access. Supporters said it would clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists may provide anesthesia services independently, while opponents from physician and medical groups argued that anesthesiologists and CRNAs are not interchangeable and that physician-led care is needed for patient safety. The bill was ultimately voted out, with a later vote change recorded for Mr. Tangipa from not voting to aye. The committee also heard AB 379, a major human trafficking and child exploitation bill, which would expand penalties for solicitation of a minor, create a misdemeanor for loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex, increase fines on businesses that fail to post trafficking notices or knowingly allow trafficking, create a survivor support grant program, and establish a vertical prosecution grant program. The bill drew strong support from the author and some members who emphasized tougher enforcement and victim services, but also significant opposition from sex worker and civil liberties advocates who argued the bill would worsen criminalization, disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities, and fail to address housing and other root causes. After extensive discussion, the committee voted the bill out, with one member later changing from not voting to aye. Other bills heard included AB 435 on child passenger safety, which would adopt a five-step test and update booster-seat and front-seat rules; AB 1415, which would give the Office of Health Care Affordability more access to information from health systems and private equity-related entities; AB 539, the Timely Care Act, which would extend the duration of approved prior authorizations for treatment; AB 1466, relating to groundwater adjudication and sustainability disputes; AB 127, which would tie the cap-and-trade price ceiling to the social cost of carbon; and AB 672, which would require public employers to notify PERB of certain court actions and allow intervention to protect labor rights. The committee also approved a large consent calendar and then deemed the suspense calendar approved, sending many bills onward. The hearing concluded with several bills reported out, some on call, and the committee adjourned.

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• So I know that there are also many groups here in New Mexico that are pretty much, and these are groups
• And these range from the business groups like the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce to labor groups
• We have several progressive groups, the Indivisible groups, to the Coalition of Conservatives in Action
• That's the only group that I've heard that's opposing the compacts. So that's the...
• Why are we holding up medical care in New Mexico because of one group?

Keywords: 996, all

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• groups in cyber security and I think your answer to that was yes.
• In addition, violent extremist groups will operate in cyberspace.
• So we're seeking to establish a work group for each provider. group that's representative of the state
• So after we kind of group into these three tiers, we will re-engage. with that provider work group and
• We have a group of people.

Bills: HB150, HB869, HB876, HB 1043, HB1494, HB1522, HB150

Keywords: cybersecurity, state command, information resources, data protection, incident response, information technology, classification officer, job descriptions, state positions, competency-based, information sharing, government efficiency, public sector, private sector, distributed ledger, title registry, real estate, property liens, pilot program, healthcare

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• Phyllis Johnson, and also a group of Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Association folks.
• If you'll stand, Mary Beth Griffin, with a group of nursing students from Mississippi College.
• Phyllis Johnson, and<00:09:33.360> also<00:09:33.840> a<00:09:34.000> group<00:09
• Nurse and also a group of Mississippi Nurse Practitioner<00:09:36.000> Association<00:09:36.880
• of nursing students from group of nursing students from Mississippi<00:10:40.040> College.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 27 January, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer led by Rep. Lee Yancey of Rankin County, who asked for mercy for residents in North and West Mississippi affected by a severe ice storm and for wisdom for legislators. The chamber then recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk confirmed a quorum was present. The House dispensed with the reading of the journal, reported no selection committee reports, and noted standing committee reports on the calendar. Introductions of bills and constitutional amendments were dispensed with by unanimous consent, and there were no resolutions, petitions, memorials, or other papers. Several guests were recognized in the galleries, including members of the Mississippi Board of Nursing, the Mississippi Nurse Practitioner Association, a Clinton alderwoman, a nurse practitioner constituent, Mississippi College nursing students, and other constituents. Members also made announcements about upcoming committee meetings, including County Affairs, Technology, Agriculture, Corrections, Marine Resources, Public Utilities, Public Health, Municipalities, Universities and Colleges, Rules, Taking Care of Business and Commerce, Education, and a newly formed subcommittee. One announcement noted that the State of the State address had been postponed to February 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the rotunda. The House also heard multiple requests to adjourn in memory, including Ms. Irene Martin of Scott County, Mr. John White, the Speaker’s father, Mr. Corey Collins, Lydia Johnson, Mr. Byron Patton, and two people killed in the recent winter storm in North Mississippi. Members also welcomed back the House attorney, Juan, after an absence. No legislation was debated or voted on beyond procedural motions and the motion to dispense with the journal reading. At the end of the session, Rep. Brent Powell moved that the House stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the next day, and the motion was adopted by voice vote.

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• If—assuming I'm gonna be on that work group or if that work group is—can we get the history if there
• Well, is ERS and TRS in that group?
• similar group that's size-adjusted.
• There is a peer group, though, for public pension groups. They're very large.
• That benchmark group, is that the same aggregate group? Yes, sir.

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• what we call incidental groups.
• and what we call tended to cover groups and what we call incidental<00:26:15.640> groups.
• But we basically had a control group and a treatment group.
• And that's the blue group. And the other half we kept in our pocket, that's the gray group.
• And that's the blue group. coordination. And that's the blue group.

Keywords: 916, all

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• What you have before you is one group, and it's a group of 37 listed. It's a group of 37 listed.
• Workforce, and so in the establishment of the Department of Workforce, in the legislation you had two groups
• I met with this group this morning at Hyundai, so we had their second meeting, which was an in-person
• The group was divided into subcommittees, and there were chairs assigned to those subcommittees.
• These are folks from all over the state of Alabama from all kinds of industries and different work groups

Keywords: 923, senate, all