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• um because in other other entities um because in other other entities typically<00:15:44.040>
• say there are two entities say there are two entities investigating<00:15:51.360> and<00:
• are data from non-government entities are treated the same as if they are from a government entity.
• Not a government entity.
• be private or nonpublic so the entity be private or nonpublic so the entity would<01:30:47.000><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Once an entity goes through that assessment, though, again, it kind of shows those gaps.
• Each entity will get a report.
• Each entity will get a report.
• And we had about a 42% participation rate across all entities in North Dakota.
• And we had about a 42% participation rate across all entities in North Dakota.

Summary: The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated. The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements. A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools. The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.

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• It prohibits foreign entities and foreign influence business entities from making contributions, expenditures
• We will replace the proposed subsection 11-356D, which would have required every business entity making
• was not a foreign corporation or foreign influence business entity at the time, and will replace that
• with language that will allow such an entity, if it intends to make contributions or expenditures within
• as a foreign influenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met in decision-making only session and took up a series of bills, mostly approving them with amendments. SB 1032 on campaign finance passed with amendments to change the certification process for business entities, add a severability-type provision if foreign-influence conditions are struck down, and note a related Minnesota federal case. SB 401 on firearms passed with amendments to exclude shotguns, grandfather legally registered devices in place as of the effective date, and add committee report findings; SB 382 on procurement confidentiality passed as is; SB 598 extending deadlines for administrative driver’s license revocation review decisions passed as is; SB 771 on HHFDC board leadership passed as is; and SB 1318 clarifying water pollution enforcement jurisdiction passed as is. The committee also approved SB 1657 with an amendment removing authority to condemn public property, SB 1102 with an amendment making the Fire Council the source of nominees for the aircraft rescue fire fighting chief, and SB 100 with amendments replacing the original substance with a prohibition on fingerprinting nonprofit liquor-license board members during background checks and limiting the bill to counties under 500,000 population. SB 170 and SB 1296, both related to special management area exemptions for affordable housing and disaster-related reconstruction, passed with amendments incorporating Office of Planning, Sustainable Development, and Attorney General changes to narrow and clarify the exemptions. Finally, SB 363, a cleanup bill related to firearm parts and ghost gun laws, was considered with amendments that deleted a proposed new penalty section, revised existing firearms statutes, removed an unnecessary definition, and expanded penalties to include indeterminate imprisonment terms. Despite the amendments, the measure was not adopted because the Vice Chair voted no. The committee then adjourned and announced a later joint hearing with Ways and Means.

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• paid at the entity level. paid at the entity level.
• <00:05:47.280> And to the to those business entities And to the to those business entities
• Over 66,000 pass-through entities have utilized the PTE tax.
• entities have utilized the PTE tax. entities have utilized the PTE tax.
• utilize Minnesota's pass-through entity utilize Minnesota's pass-through entity tax<00:35:21.320

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But schools are the other big places, big government entities.
• And I just, that's a major public entity that have concessions a lot.
• I think it, you know, generally speaking, it could be changed to, like, government entities.
• But schools are the other big places, big government entities.
• And in many cases, some of those entities have engineers on staff.

Summary: The task force approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, striking language about contracting with a security vendor. Members then reviewed a draft bill on concessions procurement (LC 27.0161), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, update language for vending and merchandising machines, and clarify where concession proceeds are deposited. OMB explained the bill and said it was open to further changes, including language to address artificial fragmentation, clarify which government entities are covered, and possibly set contract-length limits. Members raised questions about whether the bill would apply to school districts, park districts, airports, and other political subdivisions, and about whether concession agreements could direct proceeds to nonprofits or other secondary recipients; OMB said the statute is intended to require proceeds to go to the government entity’s operating fund or general fund. OMB also reported on other survey suggestions. It said a proposed general authority for agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is best limited to high-volume agencies. On legal notices, OMB said it had made progress with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernizing online notices, improving ADA compliance, and discussing rate and definition changes. On click-through agreements, OMB and the Attorney General’s office concluded no statutory change was needed after revising internal guidance; the $20,000 threshold was described as a practical cutoff for adhesive, nonnegotiable software terms. OMB also said issues raised by the Center for Distance Education on alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures had been resolved through policy clarification. The University System gave a brief update on its collaboration with OMB and said it was continuing to review concessions, surplus property, and capital project statutes with all institutions involved. The task force then discussed a draft bill on requirements for new or expanded spending, intended to require agencies to identify program purpose, needs, alternatives, success measures, and budget details, and to report on outcomes over time. Members and staff debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how much should be real-time versus periodic, and whether the bill should include full implementation costs for pilot programs. Legislative Council staff said the new program evaluation division is still being built out, that staffing remains limited, and that the office plans to continue working with OMB and the executive branch to refine the proposal before the next meeting. No final action was taken on the draft bills beyond directing further work and follow-up for the next meeting.

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• to then be the surviving entity of a merger.
• to then be the surviving entity of a merger.
• a whole other entity can hold the note.
• The entity never existed. In fact, there's so many irregularities with it.
• This all was illegal by an illegal entity trying to take our home.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on several bills focused on consumer debt, mortgage regulation, credit unions, and foreclosure prevention. The Attorney General’s Office strongly supported the Debt Collection Fairness Act (S. 735/H. 1275), saying it would curb abusive debt collection, prevent stale claims, limit civil arrest warrants, modernize wage garnishment rules, and reduce judgment interest rates. Senator Eldridge and legal aid advocates echoed that support, while the Massachusetts Bankers Association and the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association supported bills on credit union mission/competition, consumer privacy in mortgage applications, subprime loan definitions, UCC updates, and protections for vulnerable adults, but opposed foreclosure mediation proposals and several credit union expansion measures, arguing they would distort competition and add unnecessary burdens. A large portion of the hearing focused on foreclosure prevention bills (S. 765/H. 1090), with testimony from homeowners, housing organizers, and legal advocates describing predatory lending, confusing servicing practices, health harms, and displacement caused by foreclosure. Supporters said a statewide pre-foreclosure mediation program would give borrowers and lenders a chance to reach alternatives such as loan modifications or repayment plans, and cited local experience in Lynn where mediation reportedly produced high rates of foreclosure alternatives. Opponents from the banking industry argued Massachusetts already has strong foreclosure protections and that a new mandatory process could delay resolution without added benefit, though they also noted a 2024 pilot should be evaluated first. The committee also heard strong support for H. 1282/S. 684, which would update the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. State Street and a bankruptcy attorney said the changes are needed to keep commercial law current with electronic transactions, tokenized assets, and blockchain technology, and to maintain competitiveness with other states. The hearing concluded after public testimony, with no bill votes taken during the session; the chair thanked speakers and the committee voted to adjourn.

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• At that time, the act required the health department to select a single supervising entity to award the
• So, the $2 million is for that single supervising entity. Is that correct? That's correct.
• But aren't some of those entities and certainly the coordinating entity receiving funding this year from
• So, is it program or is it by the entity or provider. Thank you very much for the clarification.
• So, the the entity the contract that's being covered through this supplemental is to an entity that may

Bills: HB2786, HB2787, HB2786, HB2787

Keywords: mental health, substance abuse, appropriation, state funding, emergency declaration, healthcare, State Department of Health, childbirth program, emergency funding, 914, all

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• And from the report covered entities.
• is this war between different entities is this war between different entities in<01:25:37.840>
• <01:30:18.080> and periodically audit covered entities and periodically audit covered entities
• :49:28.159> billion<01:49:28.960> in covered entities sought $3 billion in covered entities
• However, with 340B eligible entities.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Yes, legal entity. It question. Yes, legal entity.
• Legal entity includes but is not limited to an entity governed by chapters ... and then a foreign entity
• Legal entity includes but is not limited to an entity governed by chapters ... and then a foreign entity
• . entities. entities.
• to entity to entity, passed from entity to entity to entity, the<02:20:25.040> city<02:20:25.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So when we're talking about nonprofit or corporations or other entities that are trying to influence
• So when we're talking about nonprofit or corporations or other entities that are trying to influence
• And what we're able to do is look at it and say, okay, is the entity that's requesting it, if it's an
• And what we're able to do is look at it and say, okay, is the entity that's requesting it, if it's an
• <00:58:10.200> that's at and say okay is the entity that's at and say okay is the entity that's

Keywords: 1183, house

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• But they would apply, you know, what to be qualified for these entities.
• and didn't deal with public entities. with public entities.
• A victim could not seek compensation if it was a public entity, is that correct?
• in a private entity? Mr. Chair and Representative, I don't know. Is it—Mr.
• Entity, they will lose their insurance.

Bills: HB97, HB280, HB183, HB151, HB202

Keywords: Shaken Baby Syndrome, abusive head trauma, child safety, training and education, healthcare funding, youth internships, workforce development, education, grant funding, employment, drinking water, water quality, environment, public health, water filtration, private well testing, federal funding, childhood sexual abuse, time limitations, civil actions

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• Secondly, this bill prevents state and local entities from actively prohibiting, restricting, or interfering
• Secondly, this bill prevents state and local entities from actively prohibiting, restricting, or interfering
• Requiring reporting to ICE and prohibiting entities that know their communities best from maintaining
• that know their and prohibiting entities that know their communities<00:16:15.959> best<00:16
• Minnesota government entities include covered health care entities, for example HCMC medical system operated

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• The question I have is, who is a covered entity in the 340B program? It's a covered entity...
• No, the covered entity, the 340B covered entity, gets the lower price.
• If a covered entity wants to...
• The only change is if they want that product delivered to an entity that is not a covered entity, that
• While every entity involved...

Bills: HB712, HB722, HB946, HB1687, HB1809, HB1899, HB2528, HB2583, HB2741, HB2750, HB3021, HB3150, HB3265, HB3658, HB3812, HB3960, HB4392, HB4432

Keywords: prostate cancer, health benefit plans, insurance coverage, cost sharing, preventive health care, auto insurance, total loss evaluation, disclosure, insurance materials, vehicle appraisal, HB 946, Texas Insurance Code, automobile insurance claims, oral release, written release, settlement agreement, claim release, property damage, bodily injury, psychological injury

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• this year um they had been uh entity this year um they had been uh part<00:04:12.560> of<00:04
• in Minnesota so government entities in Minnesota so state<00:13:07.959> agencies<00:13:08.600
• entities collect about citizens<00:13:55.120> as<00:13:55.680> um<00:13:56.160> I
• used and shared by government entities used and shared by government entities because<00:14:18.240
• <00:14:28.560> or between different government entities or between different government entities

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee met for an introductory session focused on committee organization, staff roles, and an overview of the committee’s jurisdiction. Members and staff introduced themselves, and the chair explained that one member was absent due to a meeting with the governor. House fiscal staff member John Walls reviewed the committee’s budget spreadsheet and explained the agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction, including the Supreme Court, Board of Civil Legal Aid, Court of Appeals, district courts, Guardian ad Litem Board, Tax Court, Uniform Laws Commission, Board of Judicial Standards, Board of Public Defense, Human Rights Commission, Office of Appellate Counsel and Training, and the Competency Restoration Board. He also explained how fiscal notes work and how costs or revenue impacts are tracked for bills. Nathan Hopkins then described the committee’s broad civil law jurisdiction, covering areas such as property, torts, contracts, civil rights, consumer protection, employment, family law, remedies, statutes of limitations, damages, burdens of proof, due process, and attorney general enforcement. He also outlined the committee’s role in government data practices under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, emphasizing the distinction between transparency and privacy and noting that bills affecting Chapter 13 are often re-referred to this committee. Ben Johnson added that he handles appropriations and court-related policy provisions, with most budget drafting expected later in the session. A member asked about the Competency Restoration Board, and Johnson explained that it was created to address cases involving criminal defendants found incompetent to proceed, with the goal of coordinating placements and services to restore competency rather than serving as long-term civil commitment. The chair also noted the importance of privacy and technology issues, mentioning past bipartisan work on body cameras, license plate readers, and drones. The meeting ended with a brief announcement about a law school for legislators program and an invitation to attend upcoming Zoom sessions, after which the committee adjourned.

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• <00:11:16.320> and for all these different entities and for all these different entities and
• Uh that is an entity which is is new.
• It's not whether these entities It's not whether these entities collaborate<01:55:54.080> or<
• They're directed to the other entities They're directed to the other entities also.<02:00:14.880
• <02:06:01.040> and different um entities and different um entities and work<02:06:02.719><

Keywords: 916, all

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• If we entities in a precarious position.
• . entity. entity.
• government entity. government entity.
• entity even for those kind of requests. entity even for those kind of requests.
• entity one time just simply not respond. entity one time just simply not respond.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , but we do... ...a specific new state entity.
• Some officer entity to be the coordinator, number one.
• Responsibilities of this entity or entities should include some or all of developing a consequential
• I mean, couldn’t they all be incorporated into the list above of all the things that this entity or entities
• Then the responsibilities of this entity or entities should include some or all of developing a consequential

Keywords: 1064, all

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• There are actually two entities that are addressing human trafficking in the state.
• So, trying to have the two entities operate as one.
• It is not a separate legal entity. It is a task force comprised of different entities.
• And so the entities that are part of the commission, it's really important that that exists.
• But absolutely, that would be an entity that would be important.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on HB 1308 met to review Senate amendments related to the Human Trafficking Commission and continuing education language for regulated professions. Senator Beauchay explained that the bill would make the commission more independent and robust by changing permissive language to mandatory language, adding members from DHS/Children and Family Services, school districts, the State’s Attorneys Association, and the governor’s office, and designating the Attorney General or designee as presiding officer. The committee also discussed a new duty for the commission to provide annual human trafficking prevention and awareness education for students, with a proposed cross-reference to DPI curriculum law to avoid conflict with HB 2330. Members raised questions about the size of the commission, quorum concerns, and how the existing human trafficking task force differs from the commission. Testimony from Amy Boyd-Bomey of YouthWorks supported broader representation, especially from child welfare, schools, and tribal entities, and emphasized that trafficking of youth in North Dakota disproportionately affects Native youth. Committee members discussed the need for tribal representation, including a single representative chosen by tribal chairs, and suggested adding language to ensure that perspective. Boyd-Bomey also noted that the statute already references designees from state, local, and tribal agencies, though the committee considered making that more specific. No final action was taken. Representative Davis was asked to draft possible language changes, and the committee agreed to stand at ease and reconvene later, but ultimately the chair announced that more time would be needed and that another meeting would be scheduled.

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• Is that an individual as in a person, corporation, an entity, a nonprofit? Like, who does that?
• Like, who does an entity, a non-profit? Like, who does that?<00:04:18.320> Any.
• is that they have to designate that they are operating in Kentucky as a foreign business entity.
• is that they have to designate that they are operating in Kentucky as a foreign business entity.
• is that they have to designate that they are operating in Kentucky as a foreign business entity.

Keywords: 958, all

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• So you've had two school districts indicate that they're interested in— >> Two entities. >> Two entities
• <00:24:15.360> that in Senate Bill 207, the entity that in Senate Bill 207, the entity that
• school to an outside entity. Correct. school to an outside entity. Correct.
• . entity. entity.
• So, again, that's third party entity.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Budget Review Subcommittee on Education met with a quorum, approved the August 20, 2025 minutes, and then heard a discussion tied to Constitution Day and Kentucky’s constitutional duty to provide an efficient system of common schools. Chairman James Tipton reviewed the history of Kentucky’s model laboratory schools, postsecondary academy programs such as Gatton and Craft, magnet schools, virtual learning, and computer science opportunities, arguing that Kentucky has long expanded educational opportunity through different school models. He described model schools and academy programs as hybrid or innovative approaches that serve specialized student needs and noted that some of these programs receive state appropriations and, in some cases, tuition. Senator Steve West then gave a retrospective on school choice in Kentucky, beginning with the 2017 charter school law and explaining that Kentucky’s charter framework was designed as public-only to comply with the state constitution. He said charter schools have remained largely dormant in Kentucky and used that as context for Senate Bill 207, the School Innovation Act, which he said was modeled on a South Carolina approach. Under SB 207, a local school board can contract with a third-party entity to manage an existing school, receive SEEK funding, and seek waivers from certain state regulations in order to innovate, while retaining limits on items such as school safety and attendance rules. Members asked about how the new model differs from charter schools, whether schools could cherry-pick students, and whether teachers would remain district employees. West and Tipton said the bill is intended to keep the school within the public system, with the local district initiating the process and maintaining accountability through a time-limited contract that can be ended if the school fails to perform. They emphasized that the school would serve the existing student population rather than select students, and that teachers would remain district employees with their pensions and related contributions unchanged. Representative Brown raised concerns that exceptions and charters could leave lower-income children behind, while West responded that the bill is meant to expand choice for families who otherwise lack access and cited examples from other states where outside management and parental involvement helped turn around low-performing schools. No additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.