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• Training facilities, behavioral rehabs, facilities where those animals could be fostered. No.
• Training facilities, behavioral rehabs, facilities where those animals could be fostered. No.
• And the facilities and I facility.
• commercial facilities that can foster. commercial facilities that can foster.
• facility uses the word rehabilitation. facility uses the word rehabilitation.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• mapping making an to critical facility mapping making an appropriation<00:17:11.600> therefore
• And it is distributed into various other places that are not the court.
• far and wide without any distributed far and wide without any comprehensive<01:20:18.200> account
• And<01:20:41.560> it<01:20:41.720> is<01:20:42.000> distributed<01:20:43.440>
• into<01:20:43.880> various<01:20:45.080> other And it is distributed into various

Keywords: 958, all

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• We are, if you don't know us, Texas's largest transmission and distribution utility.
• This year, we're going to spend over $7 billion on transmission and distribution investments.
• Next year, we're going to spend over $8.5 billion on transmission and distribution investments for the
• How much does that look like for the transmission distribution utility?
• That program also has provisions to help with backup power facilities at places like nursing homes.

Bills: HB246, HB796, HB 1056, HB1544, HB1846, HB2001, HB2618, HB2625, HB2869, HB2898, HB3069, HB3114, HB3157, HB3228, HJR98, HB246

Keywords: federal directives, state authority, Tenth Amendment, government enforcement, local governance, gold standard, legal tender, currency, transactional currency, financial transactions, electronic payment systems, state finance, regulatory compliance, electric trucks, charging infrastructure, advisory council, transportation, sustainability, criminal penalties, official information

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• CAL FIRE maintains a diverse facilities portfolio of more than 3,000 structures comprising over 640 facilities
• Facilities have been designed to have a maximum operational life of 50 years; however, CAL FIRE facilities
• How about the location of these facilities?
• Attack bases are distributed statewide, and at those facilities, they're capable of supporting not only
• CAL FIRE maintains over 640 facilities statewide.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• the facilities lensure part of the law. the facilities lensure part of the law. Yes. Yes. Yes.
• , or intermediate care facilities.
• <04:46:04.320> These<04:46:04.638> facilities healthcare facilities.
• These facilities healthcare facilities.
• facilities to accept all payers. facilities to accept all payers.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So, Grant has a distribution from the council on a memorandum.
• But do the... separate out and get that money distributed.
• I took a tour of the Halliburton facility in Dickinson.
• Anybody seen that facility, the Halliburton facility in Dickinson? Bacon.
• So I believe it’s been distributed to all of you right now.

Summary: The committee was called to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were offered, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Members then received a memo summarizing major audit items and began hearing audit presentations from the State Auditor’s Office and private auditors on a range of state agencies and organizations. Several audits were reported as clean, including the Bank of North Dakota, the North Dakota Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation’s flexible transportation fund, Lake Region State College, and the Department of Environmental Quality. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association also received an unmodified opinion, though repeat findings were noted for limited segregation of duties and financial statement preparation due to its small staff. The Council on the Arts audit found two findings: payroll charged to federal awards without adequate timekeeping records, and unallowable expenditures from a restricted cultural endowment fund. The Department of Public Instruction audit identified unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, though additional testing showed the funds were used for their intended purpose. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which identified four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating limit, grant conditions not being met, improper Breeders Fund awards, and improper procurement for advertising services. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson acknowledged complacency and weak controls, said the agency would tighten procedures, and explained that the commission had since worked with procurement and would follow the rules more closely. Auditors also explained that the commission would now be audited every two years because of the findings. Another major discussion involved the University of North Dakota School of Law, where auditors found a lack of documentation supporting admissions decisions for post-baccalaureate programs. UND officials said they remain in good standing with the American Bar Association but agreed better documentation and tools are needed; the committee pressed for more transparency and follow-up on admissions criteria. The committee also received an update on Dakota College at Bottineau, where Minot State University reported that bank reconciliations had been brought current after a significant backlog and would now be maintained through shared services. Members requested a written follow-up report on the issues and corrective actions. Finally, the North Dakota Fair Association explained that its foundation has been dissolved and remaining funds were transferred to another nonprofit for continued support of the state fair, and the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, saying the reported amount was about $1.1 million from a partial district survey and that debt remains a local issue, though it could be revisited if school meal funding changes.

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• I'm the chief procurement officer and interim VP for facilities management at the university.
• officer and interim VP for facilities officer and interim VP for facilities management<00:57:59.760
• And then they will distribute information out to them.
• And then they will<01:23:08.960> distribute<01:23:09.640> information<01:23:10.320>
• will distribute information out to them. will distribute information out to them.

Keywords: 958, all

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.

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• JUSTICE WITH 12.7 MILLION FOR ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BEDS AN INCREASE IN BED RATES ENSURING ADEQUATE FACILITIES
• HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME. >> I AM BRIDGET FOREMAN MY SON HAD ONE YEAR ONE DAY INSIDE THE CORRECTION FACILITY
• SENATOR OSGOOD YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> Senator Osgood: WHAT FACILITY IS YOUR SON IN?
• PROTECTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS AND YOU KNOW IT CAN WORK EFFICIENTLY FOR BOTH SIDES AND A SURE PROPER FUNDING DISTRIBUTION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• It was the number of new certified instructors, a description of how the instructors are distributed
• worked on this, and I think that was hit in a description of how the certified instructors are distributed
• worked on this, and I think that was hit in a description of how the certified instructors are distributed
• staff who were certified in nonviolent crisis intervention methods by completing a training were distributed
• If you are in a residential facility and then you go to school, that can get to be really confusing for

Keywords: 907, all

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• In just a few days, my parents were transported to a detention facility in Texas. my dad's truck running
• transported<00:06:44.280> to<00:06:44.360> a<00:06:44.400> detention<00:06:44.800> facility
• passed out and even a confession of a state rep saying that they took part in these manuals and distributing
• 19:07.040> these<00:19:07.280> manuals<00:19:07.760> and<00:19:07.880> distributing
• uh in these manuals and distributing uh in these manuals and distributing these<00:19:08.640>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• session was to lift the restriction that it was only ARPA funding that could be used to build the facility
• We are not counting on the funds from any sale of property at Hampstead for the funding of the facility
• Item 25266 is dealing with the State Treasurer's report for the release and distribution of the 529 plan
• <00:34:05.600> of<00:34:05.760> the for the release and distribution of the for the
• release and distribution of the 529<00:34:06.960> plan<00:34:08.159> for<00:34:08.480>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on Friday, November 21st and first approved the October 17th minutes, with one member abstaining because she was not present. The committee then adopted the remainder of the consent calendar after removing two items for separate consideration. On tab four, members discussed item 25282 with the Commissioner of Administrative Services and Public Works staff; the project had been delayed after testing revealed design errors and flaws, and the committee was told the work would restart with test piles the following week and was projected for completion in fall 2027. The item was approved. On tab five, item 25279 concerned a Health and Human Services facility project and a federally required element added late in the process. Commissioners explained that the project had originally been funded at $21 million, later required additional financing, and that the legislature had recently lifted a restriction so non-ARPA funds could be used. They also said the sale of the existing Manchester property would not be needed to complete the build, that a broker RFP was about to be issued, and that any sale would require further approvals. The committee approved the item. The committee then approved item 25280 after a brief exchange about rainy day fund estimates and prior budget assumptions, and approved item 25278 without discussion. Item 25272 drew questions about the consumer advocate’s RFP for outside utility-rate-case assistance; the office said it eliminated proposals focused only on return on equity work after the Eversource decision, selected a Michigan firm for spreadsheet and operating-cost analysis, and noted there were no in-state firms doing this specialized work. The committee approved the item, with one member recorded in opposition. On tab nine, item 25261 concerned a new judicial council budget obligation tied to legislation and public defense staffing needs. The presenter said the request reflected a late-added obligation from the judicial branch, that more requests may still be needed, and that public defense staffing was strained by vacancies and competition from Massachusetts. The committee approved the item. Under informational items, members received an update on 529 plan distributions and on interest and dividends tax refunds, with Revenue Administration saying roughly $21 million more in refunds remained and that the repeal-related refunds were nearly finished. The committee also noted an environmental services item for which questions would be submitted separately. The next meeting was set for December 19th at 11:00 a.m., and the committee adjourned.

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• Degree-granting programs and correctional facilities on campus, support for students who have experience
• Additionally, we would likely distribute additional funds to our colleges to support the students they
• $136 million, hopefully we'll get some clarification by May in terms of how those funds can be distributed
• about leaving the money that these two districts... ...are now putting back into the pool to be distributed
• As access to education programs inside CDCR facilities grows, our need for programming on campuses continues

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• funding. for local educational agencies is provided through the Local Control Funding Formula and is distributed
• really misaligned with the state's equity commitment, where we are ensuring that block grants are distributed
• And because California schools were so severely underfunded prior to LCFF kicking in in 2015, our facilities
• Applications and so on to get to a place where we have a distributed counseling model.
• Discretionary grants should be distributed in an equity-driven formula that aligns with LCFF.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• stay with outdated school facilities stay with outdated school facilities that<04:24:55.040>
• And you don't want to have schools that are looking to improve their facilities or build new facilities
• And you don't want to have schools that are looking to improve their facilities or build new facilities
• And you don't want to have schools that are looking to improve their facilities or build new facilities
• their facilities or build new facilities their facilities or build new facilities not<04:26:38.159

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• their wastewater treatment facility. their wastewater treatment facility.
• . facility. facility.
• a facility plan to MPCA. a facility plan to MPCA.
• their wastewater treatment facility. their wastewater treatment facility.
• The city has completed the facility The city has completed the facility planning<00:57:59.400>

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• So, the wages that are going out in that business to all the workers is more evenly distributed.
• You can see by more evenly distributed.
• all The co-op is legally obligated to distribute all their profits to all their owners based on what
• So, the profits are more evenly distributed.
• and poultry processing facilities and poultry processing facilities dispersed<01:03:38.600> throughout

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The utilities we regulate include the electric distribution companies, the gas distribution companies
• >> I think that the site evaluation committee is a very important tool for citing energy facilities in
• I think that that waste facilities.
• Yeah, it actually does include current facilities.
• <00:35:14.960> would that's acquiring the facility would that's acquiring the facility would

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• We do follow the state procurement process in order to secure the facility.
• The DoubleTree has historically been the only facility that has submitted a bid.
• They are the biggest facility in the state to hold our capacity.
• We saw a similar thing last year in the last cycle, where we had challenges with the nursing facility
• <00:26:52.440> And women's facility, and about 500. And women's facility, and about 500.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the March 20 minutes and then adopted the remainder of the consent calendar, after removing two items for separate discussion. On item 26071, members questioned a $95,000 DoubleTree Manchester contract for a two-day conference. Department staff said the hotel was the only bidder, the conference typically draws more than 500 attendees, most of the cost is food offset by registration fees, and attendees pay their own lodging except for presenters. The committee then approved the item. On item 26068, members asked for clearer reporting on remaining federal funds in continuing items. DHHS said about $10.3 million remained as of February 28, 2026, and agreed to provide the original award amounts and a reconciliation later. The committee approved the item. The committee then took up a DHHS transfer item for the developmental disability system, where officials said projected costs had risen because of delayed pandemic-era billings, new individuals entering the system, and higher individual service budgets. They said the budget was built on older assumptions, that carryforward funds had fallen from about $94 million to $72 million, and that the transfer would not affect lapse because it shifts general funds while federal Medicaid funds are accepted in return. The item was adopted. The committee also approved a hiring request and then a late Corrections item tied to overtime and recruitment. Corrections officials said the department is about 50% staffed for corrections officers, typical overtime is an eight-hour shift, inmate populations are beginning to rise again, and the department is using academy blitzes, out-of-state recruiting, targeted advertising, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid after academy completion and one year of service. Senator Gray said the late item was intended to help reduce a larger request expected in June, and the committee adopted the item. Finally, members questioned DHHS item 26074 on the New Hampshire Care Connection system and its interoperability with provider and managed care systems. DHHS said the system already has SMART on FHIR integration, single sign-on, and deeper integration options, and that managed care organizations are working with the contractor on use cases and data exchange. Officials said the project has been multi-phase, including the 988 crisis-response migration, privacy/security work, a provider network of more than 100 organizations, and a searchable resource portal managed by Granite United Way. They said the closed-referral solution is funded largely with Medicaid federal funds and is planned to continue in the base budget, not the rural health grant. The discussion ended without further action noted in the excerpt.

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• Ensuring the integrity of medication abortion supply chain process from manufacturing to distribution
• and I'm the mother of a child sexual abuse survivor whose abuse was recorded and has been widely distributed
• of internet websites and social media platforms. ...whose abuse was recorded and has been widely distributed
• Some of those sensitive locations could include medical facilities, places of religious worship, domestic
• And then, secondly, it deals with geofencing around health care facilities.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to reproductive access, child safety online, immigration enforcement in schools, health privacy, location data, digital provenance, reparations, and age assurance. AB 54 would protect the medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and others from liability; AB 1137 would strengthen reporting and enforcement tools for child sexual abuse material on social media; AB 49 would limit ICE activity at California public schools; AB 82 would expand privacy and safety protections for gender-affirming care patients and providers; AB 1355 would restrict the collection, use, and sale of precise location data; AB 853 would expand provenance requirements for AI-generated and authentic content; AB 62 would create a pathway for restitution for racially biased eminent domain takings; and AB 1043 would create a device-based age assurance framework for online services. Supporters generally framed the bills as necessary responses to current harms: reproductive rights advocates emphasized California’s role as a safe haven; child safety witnesses described the persistence and re-victimization caused by CSAM online; immigrant rights and education advocates said schools should remain safe from immigration enforcement; health and LGBTQ+ advocates stressed privacy and safety risks tied to tracking and harassment; privacy and consumer groups backed limits on location data and stronger provenance tools; and reparations advocates said AB 62 would help address historic injustices. Opposition came from family policy, tech, business, law enforcement, and industry groups, who raised concerns about safety claims, constitutional issues, implementation burdens, transparency, law enforcement access, and the need to preserve existing privacy frameworks and voluntary standards. The committee members largely expressed support for the policy goals while noting implementation concerns on some measures. Several members asked for or were offered coauthor status on bills. AB 1137, AB 54, AB 49, AB 82, AB 1355, AB 853, and AB 62 all received do-pass votes to Appropriations, with some members voting no or not voting on certain bills. AB 1355 and AB 853 were advanced with amendments or ongoing work promised with opponents, and AB 1043 was presented with discussion of possible amendments on parental consent and age assurance details, though the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• And then to offset some of what otherwise may have been reductions in nursing facility funding, we did
• It's a hold harmless search charge to the nursing facilities within that, but it will capture more federal
• This bill is really going to facilities. This bill is really going to help<00:20:09.200> that.
• This I find um really a facilities.
• Everything that stays there is long-term facilities maintenance.

Bills: HF2433, HF2434

Keywords: education funding, children with disabilities, transition aid, special education, school district consolidation, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house