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• I worked on that facility in 1977, and it's time to do those projects.
• I worked on that facility in 1977, and it's time to do those projects.
• I worked on that facility in 1977, and it's time to do those projects.
• I worked on that facility in 1977, and it's time to do those projects.
• I worked on that facility in 1977, and it's time to do those projects.

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• Recently, two separate studies were conducted at facilities located in St.
• Recently, two separate facilities.
• studies were conducted at facilities studies were conducted at facilities located<00:24:55.760><
• are located in, along with an additional revenue source for the facility operators.
• <00:29:06.399> through wastewater treatment facilities through wastewater treatment facilities

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• <01:00:45.599> for um providing uh a hospital facility for um providing uh a hospital facility
• work with various referring facilities work with various referring facilities the<01:38:35.520><
• also work with correctional facilities also work with correctional facilities for<01:38:42.840><
• facility facility security<01:59:54.360> I<01:59:54.480> know<01:59:54.639> I<01
• <02:13:45.000> um Leasing and operating the facility um Leasing and operating the facility

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: Division 3 opened a work session focused on direct care agencies, with the chair saying the day would center on the Veterans Home and other state hospitals and homes. Members first discussed the upcoming Finance Committee process, including how many bills would be assigned to Division 3, whether they would appear on the House calendar, and how much time would be allowed for each bill. The chair said the division would likely spend about an hour on each bill, then return for a second day of review before making recommendations. Staff later identified three bills expected on the calendar: House Bills 704, 751, and 54. Members also raised a question about the use of educational trust fund money in the budget, but that issue was deferred. The main presentation came from Kim McKay, commandant of the New Hampshire Veterans Home, who described the facility as a long-term care intermediate facility serving eligible veterans. She said the home is licensed for 250 beds, budgeted for 225 veterans, and currently has 135 residents with four more scheduled to arrive. McKay highlighted improvements over the last two years, including a reduction in the admission wait list from more than a year to about three to six months, the creation of an LNA training program, energy-saving and Wi-Fi upgrades, and a new electronic learning management system that will provide mandatory training and continuing education units for staff. She said the home’s long-term goal is to return to a 225-bed census, but staffing remains the biggest hurdle. Members asked about admissions, wait times, staffing, vacancies, and the home’s use of contract nurses. McKay explained that the wait time is measured from the initial application date, not from a completed packet, and that staff now help families gather records and paperwork more quickly. She said the home averages about 45 deaths per year, residents stay about 2.5 years on average, and the vacancy rate is around 35 percent, though some positions are intentionally held open until census grows. She attributed staffing shortages largely to retention problems, citing higher private-sector pay, bonuses, and more flexible hours, and said the home has a handful of contract nurses, mainly on second shift. On finances, she said pharmacy services are contracted, the VA reimburses some medication costs based on disability, and the home is pursuing federal changes to cover high-cost medications and catastrophic disability cases. The discussion also covered the home’s off-book donation account, which is overseen by the state and transferred into the state system when funds are spent.

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• You know, the DOJ is currently, I think, building a facility or having contracted for a facility for
• You know, the DOJ is currently, I think, building a facility or having contracted for a facility for
• The DOJ is currently, I think, building a facility or having contracted for a facility for the morgue
• cleaners in particular but maintenance cleaners in particular but maintenance staff<00:34:58.720
• . facilities. facilities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division 3 work session opened on February 13, 2026, with the chair outlining the committee’s advisory role and the possible motions available under House Rule 45. The committee then took up House Bill 1569, concerning the Philbrook Center/state hospital campus property, and heard extensive testimony from Commissioner Charlie Arlinghouse. He explained that the property is currently one parcel and state law prevents subdivision unless a separate Senate bill, identified as SB 572, is enacted to fix the legal issue. He said HB 2 directed the sale of the property but did not address subdivision or marketing details, and he characterized the $5 million revenue estimate as speculative. He also said the state would first offer the property to the city or county, which he viewed as the most practical buyer and potential partner for any subdivision work. Members asked whether the building should be retained for transitional housing or sold, what would happen after July 1, 2026, and whether other vacant state buildings could absorb the current occupants. Arlinghouse said there are no firm plans for the building if it is not sold, and that HHS would remain until a sale occurs. He described the building as not especially historic or attractive and noted plumbing issues, while also acknowledging HHS’s view that it could serve as transitional housing. He said there is no reserve stock of office space, that the state already rents substantial office space in Concord, and that some nearby state buildings are either under renovation or only partially usable. He also said the Executive Council would have to approve any sale and that moving costs are usually not budgeted in advance, leaving the using agency to absorb them. Several members raised concerns about relying on asset sales to balance the budget, citing past examples where projected real estate revenue did not materialize on schedule. Arlinghouse agreed that one-time revenue should generally be used for one-time expenses, but said the state sometimes has legitimate reasons to sell assets and that such decisions depend on the state’s needs. He estimated the state rents roughly 100,000 square feet of office space in Concord at about $25 per square foot, and said he would provide a more exact figure later. In response to a question about whether the state should include a right of first refusal if the property is later resold, he said that idea had not been considered but could make sense, especially if the buyer is the city or county. No votes were taken during this portion of the work session.

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• And in order to work in a lot of facilities, it’s a requirement.
• They added that the machines were purchased through grant funding, but maintenance is the ongoing cost
• . that maintenance budget and so um for that maintenance budget and so um for the<01:38:35.360> last
• The witness said they are north of 90 machines now, and that the maintenance budget will support about
• They added that the machines were purchased through grant funding, but maintenance is the ongoing cost

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee held public hearings on House Bill 144 and House Bill 145, both related to professional licensing for dietitians and dental hygienists. HB 144 was described as a technical fix to align statute with existing Board of Dental Examiners rules allowing dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia, with supporters saying the bill would add needed training and examination requirements to statute. A dentist and dental society representative testified that the practice is already being done safely within scope, and committee members discussed whether nitrous oxide is still used and whether the bill was mainly to keep the paperwork and law consistent. The committee moved HB 144 forward on a 12-0 vote and placed it on consent. HB 145 would join New Hampshire to a dietitian licensure compact and add a criminal history check for initial licensure to match compact language. The sponsor and board witnesses said the compact would improve portability, support telehealth, help military families and spouses, and maintain public safety by ensuring qualified practitioners and information-sharing among member states. Committee members asked about withdrawal from the compact, the difference between single-state and compact licensure, and why a background check was included; the witness said the compact is not yet active, with four states enacted and seven needed, and that the background check is required by the compact language. Additional testimony from a private-practice dietitian supported the bill, citing continuity of care, rural access, and workforce mobility, while some members raised concerns about telehealth across state lines and the practical effect of the background check.

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• I cannot move finished beer that is made at one facility to the other.
• Move product from a production facility to a non-production facility.
• It's from one facility to the next and the example that, uh. Mr. Garretin laid out.
• to another facility currently, yeah, just to transfer it in a finished form.
• How do you define this facility?

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• She left around 3:00 to go visit her husband of nearly 60 years, who was in a care facility right next
• harm that resulted from the driving behavior and the defective maintenance required?
• So, yes, it has to be caused by the defective maintenance. I see. All right, right, right.
• maintenance maintenance provision<01:14:50.719> is<01:14:50.880> there<01:14:51.120>
• so I'm sorry I defective maintenance so I'm sorry I took<01:16:22.440> me<01:16:22.520> a<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:38:01.119> and to maintain the shelter facilities and to maintain the shelter facilities
• We have about 700 employees here in Kentucky at our Sebree, Kentucky facility.
• , to make it easier to open up a child care facility.
• I've talked to facilities, and I've witnessed this myself.
• <01:29:29.760> this facilities and I've witnessed this facilities and I've witnessed this

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its July 30, 2025 meeting. Members then heard a presentation from Roger McCann of the Department for Community Based Services on Kentucky’s 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant state plan. He explained that the federally funded grant, now about $12 million annually, is distributed through 23 local community action agencies that use flexible funds for locally identified needs such as housing, nutrition, transportation, Head Start, and domestic violence services. McCann said the plan is submitted every two years and that the agencies served about 264,000 Kentuckians and 130,000 families in 2024. Senator Meredith asked whether there was a central place to review local projects, and McCann said regular reports exist and could be shared with members. The committee then approved the CSBG state plan by roll call vote. After that, members received an update on Kentucky’s state-designated domestic violence shelter programs from Angela Yanelli of ZeroV, Mary Foley of Maryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and Elizabeth Martin of the Center for Women and Families. The presenters described ZeroV’s role as the statewide domestic violence coalition, its 15 member programs across all area development districts, and its contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide emergency shelter, supportive services, housing assistance, and batterers intervention programming. They emphasized that services are available 24/7 and are trauma-informed, with a strong focus on children and family support. The domestic violence providers reported high demand and rising costs. ZeroV said its network served more than 14,000 adults and children in fiscal year 2025, including nearly 900 children in shelter and more than 500 in outreach, while Maryman House reported operating at 90-92% capacity, with 53 households waiting for emergency shelter and 63 more waiting for intake. Maryman House also described an 8-unit transitional housing complex and plans for a 48-unit apartment complex if tax credit funding is approved. The Center for Women and Families highlighted school-readiness support for children, tutoring, counseling, and family services, including back-to-school supplies and rights information for homeless students. No additional votes or formal actions were taken during the domestic violence presentations.

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• My company is in the business of construction and communications plant maintenance, repair, broadband
• We have indoor facilities; probably some other people have indoor facilities, but even without indoor
• > indoor<00:48:07.559> facilities<00:48:08.079> but other people have indoor facilities
• <00:48:09.280> facilities<00:48:09.880> there's even without indoor facilities there's
• <01:19:23.280> including quote hitting our facilities including quote hitting our facilities

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

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• We have one of the largest fine art foundries and casting facilities here in the Southwest.
• It takes all those facilities to make most of the classes. So we communicate with each facility.
• I'm assuming that's how they are handled with all the nine different facilities? Yes.
• We're very lucky because TRIG and other facilities have donated supplies to us.
• so they stopped the students from going and doing clinicals at that facility.

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• We're working on a psychiatric residential treatment facility; we understand the need.
• I want to stress that DCT is maximizing who they can serve in their current facilities. their current
• facilities.
• An appropriate facility is not what is happening as there's not enough capacity.
• Can we bring some consistency to who would be sent to these kinds of facilities?

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• property used for educational purposes when any portion of real property is used by a child care facility
• property used for educational purposes when any portion of real property is used by a child care facility
• property used for educational purposes when any portion of real property is used by a child care facility
• property used for educational purposes when any portion of real property is used by a child care facility
• property used for educational purposes when any portion of real property is used by a child care facility

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met and first heard SB 674, which would allow county property appraisers, like tax collectors already can, to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses if approved in their Department of Revenue budget. Support came from property appraiser representatives, who said the bill would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SJR 318, a proposed constitutional amendment on tangible personal property used on agricultural land, along with an amendment clarifying the exemption’s scope and allowing the Legislature to set conditions by general law. Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the joint resolution favorably. Members also took up CS for SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval of local discretionary taxes when they expire; an amendment changed the bill to require expiration dates and tied reapproval to tax expiration rather than a fixed eight-year cycle. Local government and tourism groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, transportation surtaxes, beaches funding, and long-term financing, while supporters argued voters should periodically affirm local taxes. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill SB 1512, both dealing with a homestead-style property tax benefit for certain long-term leased residential properties. After multiple amendments narrowed the proposal substantially, limiting it to one qualifying property and then to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominium units, counties and cities still opposed the measures as a tax shift to other taxpayers. The sponsor said the changes reduced the scope and fiscal impact, and both measures were reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions, multiple tax holidays, motor vehicle fee reductions, a property tax study, rural investment tax credits, a freeze on local communications services tax rates, and other tax changes, with an estimated $2.1 billion revenue reduction. Testimony was mixed: property appraisers supported the property tax study, while many public commenters opposed the firearm and ammunition tax holiday and urged inclusion of gun safes and locks instead. County, city, tourism, and lodging representatives raised concerns about tourist development tax limits and other local revenue impacts, while supporters emphasized tax relief and the study’s value. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7034 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.

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• We have talked a lot about HCMC and a facility in crisis.
• We have talked a lot about HCMC and a facility in crisis.
• It is a critical facility, but part of a larger hospital system in the state that is struggling.
• It is a critical facility,<00:12:53.400> but<00:12:53.560> part<00:12:53.800> of
• <00:12:53.920> a<00:12:53.960> larger<00:12:54.760> hospital facility, but part

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: A Senate DFL leader discussed the upcoming supplemental budget and said nearly half of it is being shaped by the federal budget bill passed last July, which he argued is driving hospital distress, higher county costs, and pressure on family budgets. He said the budget will focus on affordability, health care, and responding to federal actions, including an uncompensated care fund for hospitals in distress and possible one-time county technology upgrades to handle new Medicaid-related requirements. He estimated Senator Wiklund’s health and human services proposal includes about $50 million for those upgrades and said that item would likely be handled in an appropriation bill rather than a bonding bill. The leader also said bonding is a top priority this year and that public asset maintenance remains important, including projects tied to sports and civic facilities. On HCMC and broader hospital funding, he said he is confident the Legislature will act, but wants to address the hospital within the context of the statewide hospital delivery system. He also said the Senate has not yet taken a position on a proposed tax related to fraud restitution, but emphasized support for fraud prevention, an independent inspector general, and more resources for the Attorney General. School safety was another major topic. He said Senate Democrats plan to bring a comprehensive package to the floor that includes school safety funding, mental health care, and measures addressing weapons of war, and he expressed hope that some Republicans will support it. He said the Senate education finance bill already includes more school safety funding than the House GOP version, less funding for private school safety, and no weapons-of-war language, but that a broader package will come through the Finance Committee soon. He also said the Senate expects to take up a stand-alone building security package to cover ongoing screening and staffing costs, and he supported creating a special security response unit for threats against lawmakers. Other issues mentioned included support for banning NDAs for local governments, continued attention to public safety and accountability in response to federal immigration enforcement actions, and interest in a bill affecting Minneapolis sports-related taxes and PGA funding, though he said those proposals are still being worked on and may not pass this year.

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• <01:19:15.679> This<01:19:15.840> is platform maintenance agreement.
• This is platform maintenance agreement.
• funds for one time for out of facility funds for one time for out of facility inmate<01:25:31.120
• And so, with the previous representative's questions, that's what that type of facility is.
• And so, with the previous representative's questions, that's what that type of facility is.

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• Uh, same thing for prescription drug manufacturing facilities, for food producers.
• Uh, same thing for prescription drug manufacturing facilities, for food producers.
• <01:17:36.719> The "Maintenance funding is limited."
• The "Maintenance funding is limited."
• make construction, use, and maintenance make construction, use, and maintenance of<01:20:13.520>

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• create practical paths to revitalize many of those airports, including rural and general aviation facilities
• These are high-wage jobs in aerospace and manufacturing, maintenance and logistics.

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• Facility records to new provisions in section 408.833. Thank you. Any questions on the amendment?
• Of these facilities require now, which is a HIPAA release. Thank you. I see no further questions.
• Basically, any time that record has to leave the medical provider's facility, that's something that's
• So currently, health care facility authority law only allows not-for-profit corporations to finance facilities
• So this bill expands the definition of health facilities. Limited liability companies, LLCs.

Summary: The committee took up a large health policy agenda. SB 1568 on electronic prescribing was explained as a federal conformity measure, but members raised concerns about preserving patients’ ability to obtain paper prescriptions and about exemptions for emergency, hospice, and other situations. Emergency physicians testified in support of e-prescribing but asked for flexibility, and the bill was reported favorably despite Senator Harrell’s opposition. SB 1606 on patient access to records sought to standardize record-production timelines and require electronic delivery when available; after an amendment correcting a drafting error, the bill drew concerns about HIPAA, behavioral health confidentiality, and the distinction between personal and legal representatives, and it was reported unfavorably as a committee substitute. The committee then approved SB 1346 on fentanyl testing, with a technical amendment, to require hospitals and campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine testing for suspected overdose or poisoning. SB 1224 on administration of controlled substances by paramedics was amended to clarify language and reported favorably. SB 656 on health care billing and collection activities was substantially revised by strike-all amendment to allow sale of medical debt to third parties under new limits, including no interest or fees and return of debt if charity care applies; it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 68 expanded health facilities authority financing to include not-for-profit LLCs and parent companies, and SB 524 added Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel; both were reported favorably. Later, the committee approved SB 1842 on out-of-network referrals after multiple amendments, requiring providers to verify network participation at the point of service and notify patients in writing, though several members and physicians warned it could burden providers and increase workload. The committee also advanced proposed committee bill SB 7028, which revises the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, adds oversight and reporting requirements, creates a pediatric cancer research incubator, and establishes the Bascom-Palmer VisionGen initiative; cancer center representatives testified in strong support, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee bill. SB 172 on specialty titles and designations was amended to clarify enforcement and was reported favorably after supporters said it would prevent misleading use of specialist titles, while opponents argued it could confuse practitioners’ titles. Finally, SB 1690 on surrendered infants was reported favorably after supporters said it would codify and expand safe-haven baby box procedures and opponents raised safety concerns about the devices. The committee also noted SB 1606 remained pending for reconsideration next week before adjourning.

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• management and being well qualified to manage nuclear weapons, infrastructure, construction, and maintenance
• and make sure we modernize those facilities, making sure that we don't lose the science in the process
• I'll do that by looking across how we are modernizing our facilities right now and try to bring as much
• As we look at the Manhattan-era project buildings that we're dealing with a lot of these facilities with
• We talk about recapitalizing, you know, the Manhattan Project-era facilities and driving those into the

Keywords: defense industrial base, small business, workforce development, acquisition processes, national security, cybersecurity, critical minerals

Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.

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• The fees in that particular regulation are $15 a year per facility and per unit.
• , or fuel production facilities.
• One such solution is to collect fees paid by owners and operators of regulated facilities to generate
• Zeme has the biggest charging facility in the nation in Southern California, and we're building more
• facilities throughout the state.

Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.

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• training for first responders disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities
• and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking for the Committee on Public Health
• and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking refer to the Committee on Public
• the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities
• HCR 17 by Cole, directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new state building being constructed

Keywords: 1184, house, all