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• It being 10:00, we'll call the Finance Committee to order on April 13th.
• <00:14:28.639> Department<00:14:28.800> of finance officer with the Department of finance
• Thank you very much, Senator Gray, Chairman of Senate Finance, and thank you, LBA.
• , Gray, chairman of Senate Finance, Gray, chairman of Senate Finance, and<00:41:34.720> thank<
• counties and so eventually we on finance counties and so eventually we on finance committee<01:30

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• minority member of the House Ways and Means Committee; the ranking minority member of the Senate Finance
• minority member of the House Ways and Means Committee; the ranking minority member of the Senate Finance
• minority member of the House Ways and Means Committee; the ranking minority member of the Senate Finance
• minority member of the House Ways and Means Committee; the ranking minority member of the Senate Finance
• the chair of the Senate Finance the chair of the Senate Finance Committee,<00:36:45.920> the<

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• welcome to the Wednesday morning, March 11th, 2020, sixth meeting of the Minnesota House Commerce and Finance
• The first restriction the bill addresses is the 5% limit on finance lender fees.
• <01:19:03.400> these important, the ability to finance these important, the ability to finance
• .<01:30:23.040> And finances.
• And finances.

Bills: HF3766, HF3972, HF3437, HF4118

Keywords: travel insurance, regulation, insurance licensing, consumer protection, travel assistance, short-term rental, vacation rental, home sharing, rental marketplace, online platform, property damage guarantee, damage waiver, reimbursement insurance, insurance regulation, commerce department, platform user, Airbnb, Vrbo, host protection, rental home marketplace

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• I'm calling this meeting of the House Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• Finance and Policy Committee members. Finance and Policy Committee members.
• Igo and members of the housing finance Igo and members of the housing finance and<01:18:13.520><
• <01:35:05.440> and re-referred to the judiciary finance and re-referred to the judiciary finance
• And judiciary, finance, and civil law.

Bills: HF3403, HF3410, HF3424

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, eviction, rent, redemption

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• <00:30:52.720> Well, force uh and then go to finance.
• Well, force uh and then go to finance.
• and the contract couldn't go to finance and the contract couldn't go to finance for<00:31:00.080
• <01:02:52.480> cabin of all of the Frankfurt finance cabin of all of the Frankfurt finance
• So all the finance cabinet buildings.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting, and then approved a large agenda of contracts and related items, with the total agenda amount stated as $359,638,393.88. Most items were approved without objection, but two contracts were pulled for discussion: attorney general panel counsel contingency fee contracts and a Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission personal services contract. For the attorney general’s office, Chris Lewis explained that the contracts were panel counsel contingency fee agreements, with 14 qualified awards from 16 applicants. He said the contracts were contingency-based, so no money would be paid unless cases were successful, and that the fee structure worked out to roughly 5% under the statutory waterfall. Senators asked about the size of the contracts, whether the terms were uniform, why no Kentucky firms were among the awardees, and how the public should understand the large dollar figures. Lewis said one Kentucky firm applied but was disqualified for a late submission, other Kentucky firms had inquired but did not apply, and local firms could still work with national firms on cases. The committee then approved the contracts. The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission contract drew more extensive questioning. Commission representatives said they had previously had a contract disapproved because the proper process was not followed, so they used an RFI process posted on the state and commission websites for at least three weeks. They received one applicant, a Kentucky firm, and set the rate at $125 per hour. Members questioned whether the commission was acting beyond its ethics mission, whether staff were helping draft complaints against legislators, and whether the commission was taking on a prosecutorial or human-resources role. The commission said its role is limited to enforcing the legislative code of ethics, providing advisory guidance, and following the formal complaint process; it does not pursue matters outside that code. Members also raised concerns about the earlier procurement misstep and the commission’s credibility, and the commission apologized, said it had corrected the process, and pledged to comply going forward. The committee then approved the contract.

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• changes highlighted on this slide were all new requirements located in the 2023 state government finance
• 20.680> so<00:07:21.039> starting<00:07:21.520> with<00:07:21.720> an finance
• bill so starting with an finance bill so starting with an expansion<00:07:22.360> of<00:07:22.720
• and that type of thing so that finances and that type of thing so that takes<01:15:11.000> a<
• financial side to strengthen finances financial side to strengthen finances before<01:21:49.159>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Welcome to the State Senate Committee on Finance. I'm John Liu.
• I'm a member of this Finance Committee, and Senator Liz Krueger, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The State Senate Committee on Finance met with Senator John Liu presiding in place of Chair Senator Liz Krueger. The committee considered one measure: budget bill print number 9-0808C, an act amending the law to implement major components of the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year. After a brief call for questions or comments, Senator Comrie moved the bill and Senator Hinchey seconded it. The committee voted in favor, with the ayes prevailing, and the bill was reported out of committee to the floor. Following the vote, the committee adjourned.

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• delays and at times jeopardizes the financing of the of the project.
• Ben Barker, municipal advisor to the California Municipal Finance Authority, the JPA, we are in strong
• Ben Barker, municipal advisor to the California Municipal Finance Authority, the JPA, we are in strong
• And in order to assemble the package of various financing instruments necessary to make this happen,
• If that was my first project as mayor, and it is financed through other bond districts, and then all

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of local government and housing-related bills, with testimony often centered on regional coordination, permitting reform, and local control. SB 802 by Senator Ashby would require Sacramento-area jurisdictions to form a joint powers authority to coordinate homelessness and housing response; supporters argued the region has long lacked accountability and coordination, while Sacramento County, Folsom, and others opposed the mandate as an unprecedented state-imposed JPA. The bill drew extensive support from local officials, business groups, service providers, and advocates, and opposition from county, city, and nonprofit representatives who said a local process was already underway. Committee members expressed support for the concept, but the bill was held pending a quorum and later discussed again with strong encouragement for regional collaboration. The committee also heard SB 222, SB 677, SB 908, SB 226, SB 828, and SB 1193. SB 222 would streamline permitting for residential heat pump and water heater installations; supporters said it would lower costs and speed clean-energy adoption, while local government groups argued the main barrier is upfront cost, not permits. SB 677 would curb what the author described as abusive appeals and delays in affordable housing approvals, with developers testifying about frivolous subdivision map appeals and TEFRA hearing delays; the California Native Plant Society sought an amendment to preserve appeals on habitat lands. SB 908 would simplify permits for energy-code-compliant window replacements, and SB 226 would clarify financing authority for a West Sacramento baseball stadium proposal; both passed unanimously. SB 828, prompted by the Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion, would tighten fireworks storage and licensing rules, expand inspection and seizure authority, and increase fines; it also passed unanimously after testimony from fire officials and a pyrotechnic operator who opposed it unless amended. SB 1193, a county-specific Alameda County transparency bill, generated the sharpest debate. The author argued it would prevent waste, favoritism, and conflicts of interest in discretionary spending by requiring board approval, a public spending log, and clearer whistleblower procedures. Alameda County and county associations opposed it as overly broad and burdensome, saying existing processes already provide transparency and that the bill would reduce flexibility during fiscal stress. After committee questions about the bill’s purpose and the county’s current practices, the measure passed 7-0, with the author indicating willingness to accept an amendment restoring a four-fifths vote threshold. The committee then moved out of order to SB 1090, which would impose a temporary moratorium on state housing density laws in Altadena through 2030 in response to post-fire displacement concerns. The author said the bill is intended to protect long-term residents from investor-driven redevelopment after the Eaton Fire, while acknowledging amendments to align the moratorium with affordable housing development timelines. The transcript cuts off during the presentation of this bill, so no final action is shown for SB 1090 in the excerpt.

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• Their duties are to provide recommendations to the commissioners on prioritizing governance, financing
• They were removed and the other body's finance committee, and I don't know exactly why. Sen.
• They were removed, and the other body's finance committee, and I don't know exactly why. Sen.
• President, is: What are the stipulations that the Finance Committee put in place? Speak. Sen.
• So what is being financed in this project in Sen.

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• I would rather make a motion that we re-refer this to the Education and Finance Committee, because I
• feel that's something that has the potential of having as much as $800 million in finance funding for
• The bill will not be going to the Education Finance Committee. refer to the education finance committee
• not be going to the education finance not be going to the education finance committee<00:23:20.600
• <00:38:02.240> can<00:38:02.400> you Finance can you Finance can you explain<00:38:04.480

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• This bill ensures that cities and counties can directly finance housing for middle- and lower-income
• This bill ensures that cities and counties can directly finance housing for middle- and lower-income
• He thanked Minnesota Housing Finance, the workforce housing development program, and the state housing
• <01:08:37.359> the<01:08:37.480> workforce<01:08:37.960> house Housing Finance
• the workforce house Housing Finance the workforce house development<01:08:38.759> program<01:

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• Next, we have testimony from Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
• Um, this, uh, we think is tax increment financing just under another name.
• > just<01:07:43.520> under tax increment financing just under tax increment financing just
• Um I would argue that capture financing.
• And, uh, talking closely with financing.

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Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1790 HD1, which would require law enforcement and oversight agencies to collect and report data on stops, use of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab, which would publish incident-level information and annual reports. Supporters, including the Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Rising, and the Policing Project, said the bill would improve transparency, help identify disparities, and support better policy and accountability. OHA requested amendments to ensure Hawaiians are identified as a distinct category in the data, and the University of Hawaii’s Ashley Rubin said the Crime Lab would work with agencies to make implementation as seamless as possible. The Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill’s intent but asked for a longer timeline and culturally appropriate methodology, while HPD opposed the bill as written, saying it would require too many new data points, create a significant administrative burden, and rely on subjective perceptions of race and ethnicity; HPD also noted it is piloting an e-citation system that could help with data collection. Committee members questioned HPD about current manual processes and technology options. The chair reported 18 testimonies total: 15 in support, one in opposition, and two with comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt. The committee then heard HB 1611 HD1, which would phase down the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs until a full exemption takes effect in 2034. The Department of Taxation offered technical recommendations, including clearer definitions for groceries and nonprescription drugs and a technical change regarding the county surcharge exemption. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, argued the GET on groceries is regressive and worsens food insecurity, especially for low-income households, and said the bill would provide needed relief. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical concerns, including a possible wholesale-tax enforcement issue once the exemption is fully phased in. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1611, with no final committee action shown.

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• Uh I particular finance authority.
• <03:37:21.359> people your and I think that the finance people your and I think that the finance
• Finance Authority to the state council. Finance Authority to the state council.
• This is the finance Oh, this is okay.
• from the community development finance from the community development finance authority<03:42:29.520

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Summary: The committee heard Senate Bill 254, which Senator David Roford described as a technical correction to controlled substance inventory law for pharmacies. He said the bill would remove outdated language requiring inventories to be done in an odd-numbered year, while keeping the existing requirement that pharmacies conduct a full controlled substance inventory every two years in line with federal law. Members asked several clarifying questions about whether the requirement is pharmacy-by-pharmacy, whether new pharmacies would be affected, and whether the change would alter scope or compliance; the sponsor and a representative of the New Hampshire Pharmacist Association said it would not, and that it mainly provides clarity for pharmacies and inspectors. The public hearing on SB 254 was then closed, and the committee also heard support from a representative of the pharmacist community, who said the association supports the bill. The committee then discussed a non-germane amendment to SB 254 dealing with FBI background checks for educational surrogate parents under the Department of Education. Representative Leyon explained that the amendment was requested by the Department of Education after the FBI rejected prior statutory language, and that the goal was to allow people serving as educational surrogate parents to complete FBI fingerprint-based background checks so they can perform their duties. Department of Education and Department of Safety staff testified that the amendment mirrors language that has worked in other education-related background check statutes, including provisions with specific disqualifying offenses tied to child safety, and that the FBI requires precise statutory language and direct transmission of records through the Department of Safety. Members questioned why the FBI’s approval was needed, whether individuals could simply provide their own records, and whether changing federal leadership could require future changes; witnesses said the state needs both state and national records, that records must come directly from the FBI through the Department of Safety, and that the language is intended to satisfy current federal requirements. During the discussion, some members expressed skepticism about the need for the amendment and about placing it on a bill about controlled substance inventories, but no vote was taken during the portion of the transcript provided. The committee also briefly discussed a separate bill on physician assistants/physician associates, with members noting that the proposed name change would not alter scope of practice and that some outside groups had raised concerns about transparency, but that discussion was interrupted and not concluded in the excerpt.

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• And the services cannot be a luxury service or event as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public
• So, the event is not a luxury service or event as determined by the Campaign Finance Board.
• as determined by the Campaign Finance as determined by the Campaign Finance Board.
• It uh directs the Campaign Finance<00:02:30.480> and<00:02:30.560> Public<00:02:30.880>
• to Finance and Public Disclosure Board to determine<00:02:32.360> standards<00:02:32.920>

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Summary: The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote. The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722. Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.

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• , Postsecondary Performance Fund, Department of Revenue, Secretary of State, Registry of Election Finance
• , Postsecondary Performance Fund, Department of Revenue, Secretary of State, Registry of Election Finance
• , Postsecondary Performance Fund, Department of Revenue, Secretary of State, Registry of Election Finance
• In the Finance and Administration In the Finance and Administration Cabinet,<00:35:23.160> we're
• We also add language to require the Department of Medicaid Services or the Finance Cabinet to effectuate

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• Chair, is also to move it on to education finance.
• So the hope is that we can pass it out of committee to our education finance.
• Chair, is also to move it on to education finance.
• this to education finance this to education finance >> as<00:30:43.440> amended.
• >> House File 3650 as amended is on its way to education finance.

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• The Senate Committee on Finance please come to order, and the clerk will call the roll, please.
• Section 2 provides additional detail on the funding changes by method of finance from the 2425 biennium
• Okay, let's go to finance for one second, and I don't want to be repetitious about it.
• I know I served on Health and Human Services for about eight years before I ever came over to finance
• Section 2 provides details of funding changes by item and method of finance.

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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• referred to the committee on finance referred to the committee on finance which<01:08:36.640>
• of the committee on finance. of the committee on finance.
• Uh the committee on finance President.
• Finance will >> Thank you, Mr. President.
• Finance will meet<01:45:07.520> at<01:45:07.760> 1:30.

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• John Tol, finance director at Perpich. >> Betsy Anderson, communications director.
• Um, maybe your finance director needs to take a look at that. [laughter] Mr. YouTube.
• >> Um >> Um >> Um maybe<00:10:04.480> your<00:10:04.720> finance<00:10
• :05.120> director<00:10:05.519> needs<00:10:05.839> to maybe your finance director
• needs to maybe your finance director needs to take<00:10:06.399> a<00:10:06.536> [laughter

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• AB 2020, Gabriel, housing program financing, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 2626, Gabriel, housing program financing, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 2626, Gabriel, housing program financing, do pass out on an A roll call.
• AB 2213, Lee, Healthy Food Financing Initiative, held in committee.
• AB 1616, Chavo, commercial financing, do pass. That's out on an A roll call.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held a suspense-file hearing on May 14, 2026, reviewing hundreds of Assembly bills and a few committee bills. The chair opened by explaining the committee’s budget constraints and the factors used in suspense decisions, including fiscal impact, return on investment, effects on constituents, and protection of the state’s social safety net. The agenda was organized alphabetically by author, and the committee noted that results would be posted later that day online. The committee then acted on a very large number of measures, sending many bills to the Assembly floor on do pass or do pass as amended motions, while holding many others in committee. Topics covered a broad range of policy areas, including housing, health care, education, labor, public safety, wildfire mitigation, water, energy, transportation, cannabis, immigration, and state governance. Many bills were amended to narrow scope, make implementation contingent on appropriations or existing resources, remove provisions, or clarify agency responsibilities; several bills were held without further action. Among the notable actions, the committee advanced bills on items such as Medi-Cal services, child care, wildfire-related programs, housing financing, school and college issues, public safety and criminal justice, environmental and energy policy, and various consumer and business regulations. Some measures were sent out on A or B roll calls, with Republicans often not voting on amended bills. The hearing concluded after the committee reported that a large number of bills had been moved to the Assembly floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, and the committee adjourned.