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• Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to be led by Senator Simon from his desk.
• I will miss your camaraderie, your friendship, and the chance to work alongside you.
• I will miss your camaraderie, your friendship, and the chance to work alongside you.
• I've missed anniversaries.
• Senator Polsky, Tina, I too am going to miss you greatly.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Miss Dangle. amendment to the bill. Miss Dangle.
• point you're coming from from a republic point you're coming from from a republic point of<00:51:
• >> Miss<00:53:57.040> Freeman. >> Miss Freeman. >> Miss Freeman.
• >> Miss Freeman? >> Miss Freeman?
• >> Miss Freeman. >> Miss Freeman.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:05:41.120> uh<00:05:41.360> from the feedback that I heard from uh from the feedback
• c><00:42:52.800> articles<00:42:53.200> and from what at least from articles and from what
• <01:10:48.560> uh<01:10:48.640> from we've heard repeatedly from uh from we've heard
• Um, I just wanted to maybe add that maybe transparency is missing from regulatory factors.
• <01:32:07.360> if<01:32:07.679> that Miss Johnson or Miss Schminsky if that Miss Johnson

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Lady from Hinds, Miss Foster. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If you all would... >> Thank you, Mr.
• Lady from DeSoto, Miss Remac. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• see a friend of mine from Rankin County, Miss Leslie Davis.
• [Applause] Miss Haney from Gulfport. Good to have you here, young lady. Thank you.
• Lady from Pontotoc, Miss Point of personal order. Yes, ma'am. You're recognized.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• suggesting I think if to miss suggesting I think if to miss Rodriguez's<00:20:55.240> uh<
• from employees from several years ago now, and I can see they are nodding.
• Thank you, Miss Rodriguez.
• Thank you, Miss Randall.
• Miss Randall, thank you, Madam Chair. Miss Randall, thank you, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard a presentation from State Auditor Judy Randall and Deputy Legislative Auditor Jody Mason Rodriguez on the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s 2023 report, “Oversight of State-Funded Grants to Nonprofit Organizations.” Randall explained that the report takes a broad look at how Minnesota manages grants, building on earlier work that helped lead to the Office of Grants Management (OGM) in 2007. She emphasized that the new recommendation-tracking booklet in members’ packets is meant to help the legislature see which audit recommendations have been implemented, partially implemented, or not implemented, and to support oversight rather than assign blame. Rodriguez summarized the report’s findings: Minnesota’s grants management policies contain many important practices, but they often lack enough detail for agencies to implement them consistently. The office found pervasive noncompliance in recent years and identified weak statutory enforcement as a major reason. She reviewed how grants flow from the legislature to agencies and then to nonprofit grantees and subgrantees, and noted that state agencies spent an average of about $514 million annually on nonprofit grants from fiscal years 2018 through 2022, awarding grants to about 2,400 nonprofits. The report found OGM policies partially reflected 17 of 24 recommended grant-management practices, but examples of missing detail included no required risk-based monitoring, no minimum standards for progress reports, telephone-only monitoring visits allowed, and no deadline for closeout reviews. The auditors said some recommendations have been acted on since the report, including 2023 statutory changes that led OGM to revise its pre-award financial review policy and set a timeline for closeout reviews, though other recommendations remain only partially implemented. They also discussed repeat compliance problems across agencies, including conflict-of-interest documentation, and said agencies are beginning to improve by automating checklists and disclosure processes. In response to member questions, the auditors said training is important and should likely be required for grants staff, though not necessarily with highly specific statutory language; they also said grant managers vary widely across agencies, making baseline training especially useful. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the presentation, and the chair noted that OGM would be invited for a future presentation.

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• Uh, Miss Harper, if you'll call the first bill, please.
• Where is this coming from? Was no. Where is this coming from? But after looking to Mr.
• Chairman, and Miss Hall, specifically for you.
• You from being able to add any vape tax locally.
• Miss Hall. Thank you, Chairman. Miss Hall. Thank you, Representative Black. I think I may have it.

Bills: HB227, HB255, HB465, HB472, HB482, HB483, HB526, HB529, HB484

Keywords: firefighter benefits, occupational disease, line of duty, disability pension, death benefits, retirement benefits, hypertension, heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer presumption, HIV, hepatitis, municipal firefighters, state firefighters, fire districts, workers' compensation, public safety employees, post-retirement benefits, benefit eligibility cutoff, occupational illness

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• And from there, taking that from a ADM.
• > from<00:05:35.199> a<00:05:35.360> cash From a funding standpoint, from a cash
• There's a lack of consensus on when missed instruction time transitions from a tardy to an absence.
• There's a lack of consensus on when missed instruction time transitions from a tardy to an absence.
• c><00:54:57.599> of misses a 100 days and they miss six of misses a 100 days and they miss six

Keywords: 1183, house

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• from fiscal would have more information. from fiscal would have more information.
• believe uh some of these date back from believe uh some of these date back from the<00:04:04.560
• reminder, this is just a portion from reminder, this is just a portion from Senate<00:15:10.639>
• son went missing on the St. uh St. son went missing on the St. uh St.
• Miss<00:32:42.080> Primo.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:05:12.880> So from F&T Ed. We in policy now. Okay. So from F&T Ed.
• So they're learning from the textbooks. They're learning from all of that as well.
• So they're learning from the textbooks. They're learning from all of that as well.
• So they're learning from from<00:14:24.560> the<00:14:24.720> textbooks.
• They're learning from the textbooks.

Bills: HB329, SB5, HB329, SB5, HB43, HB75, HB396

Keywords: military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast

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• of Miss Mississippi here in Jackson. of Miss Mississippi here in Jackson.
• welcome one of my great friends, Miss welcome one of my great friends, Miss Jalia<00:13:57.199><
• Brother, brother Escu from uh actually from my home church, a Methodist church. Thank you.
• Brother, brother Escu from uh now.
• Brother, brother Escu from uh actually<00:33:00.960> from<00:33:01.120> my<00:33:01.360

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 17 February, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the invocation and pledge, and approved motions to dispense with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the Richland Mayor’s Youth Council, a doctor of the day, visitors connected to Alcorn State University, the Mississippi Railroad Association, and junior pages. Senators also shared a health update on Senator Warren Barnett, noting he was hospitalized but stable and asking for prayers. The chamber then took up a special resolution commemorating the 155th anniversary of Alcorn State University, recognizing it as America’s first historically Black land-grant university and Mississippi’s second oldest institution of higher learning. Alcorn’s president, Dr. Tracy Cook, and student leaders addressed the Senate to thank members for their support. The Senate also considered a block of commending resolutions, including measures honoring the Rockabilly district, Donna Jill Johnson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Taiwan economic ties, Jack and Jill of America, South Panola cheer and JROTC drone teams, Alcorn State’s anniversary, Bishop William Thomas Bill Malilly, and Three Doors Down. Senate Resolution 3, concerning European Union deforestation regulations, was explained as a request—backed by Farm Bureau and the Forestry Association—to urge Congress to prohibit implementation of the regulations because of their potential cost to farmers. After questions were waived, the resolution passed by use of the morning roll call. The remaining commending resolutions in the block also passed by morning roll call. During announcements, committees were scheduled to meet after adjournment and on the following day, including Judiciary A, Public Health, Highways and Transportation, and Appropriations. Members also noted a pancake dinner to support repairs for Beth Israel synagogue after arson damage and an Ash Wednesday observance with ashes available before the next day’s session. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

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• And I do miss them all.
• So, it was good to know him, and I miss him. I miss him a lot.
• They come in from all over the state, whether it's from the. Panhandle.
• We're getting texts from all these people, people I've never met, I've never heard of, from different
• And so, Darcy, we will miss that humility.

Bills: HB1168

Keywords: abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty

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• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.
• In addition, we noted missing receipts from the Parks Department's main office, the J.C.

Summary: The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee approved the February 13 minutes and then heard several committee reports. The executive committee report noted that audit and special reports were scheduled for presentation, one requested report remained outstanding, and staff was asked to review selected Benton County circuit court case transfers. The committee also received and adopted reports from the counties and municipalities committee, the education committee, and the state agencies committee. Those reports covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, education audit reports, and state agency findings such as duplicate vendor payments, collateral issues, record-keeping problems, and vehicle log deficiencies. In each case, the committee voted to file or adopt the reports, with some reports deferred for follow-up or for officials to appear at a later meeting. A major portion of the meeting focused on the City of Pine Bluff’s 2024 financial audit. Auditors said the city received a clean opinion overall, but management letter findings identified serious issues in the mayor’s office, Parks and Recreation, and the finance department. The Parks and Recreation finding involved $179,629 in manual receipts that could not be traced to city deposits, missing receipts from several facilities, $48,415 in unallowable purchases, $13,000 in questionable purchases, altered invoices, unapproved vendors, and missing equipment; those matters were referred to the prosecuting attorney, attorney general, Governmental Bonding Board, and Arkansas State Police. The finance finding cited weak cash-receipting and bank-reconciliation procedures and late or missing deposits. City officials, including the mayor, finance director, and parks director, testified that the problems predated the current administration and said they had taken corrective steps. They described hiring a forensic audit firm, creating or updating standard operating procedures, improving receipting and deposit processes, adding procurement oversight, and moving Parks and Recreation to electronic or system-based receipting. Committee members questioned the officials about oversight, nonprofit relationships, and whether theft or system failures were to blame. After discussion, the committee voted to file the Pine Bluff report. The next meeting was announced for June 4-5, 2026.

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• <00:24:01.880> 10<00:24:02.159> different volunteers from 10 different volunteers from
• We couldn't agree more, but if kids aren't attending school, they'll miss out on that future.
• We couldn't agree more, but if kids aren't attending school, they'll miss out on that future.
• We've been in packed gyms from Kakaʻako to Lānaʻi to Waianae.
• missed missed as<00:48:57.520> our<00:48:57.760> chief<00:48:58.119> justice<00

Keywords: House Agenda:, 910, house, all

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• testimony and support from Mark Croposa. testimony and support from Mark Croposa.
• Thank you, Miss Fernandez.
• from Reborn Maui, support from Legal Clinic, support from Unite Here Local 5 in Hawaii, support from
• Um, Miss Andrews. Go ahead. Um, Miss Andrews.
• <00:58:57.200> from which is a different status from from which is a different status from

Bills: SB3240

Keywords: defense, workforce development, local business, manufacturing, federal funding, economic resilience, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public safety-related measures and indicated at the outset that, because of short notice, the bills would likely be deferred to the later decision-making agenda. On SB 2645 relating to fire prevention, the bill would restructure the process for selecting the State Fire Marshal and make related changes to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Governor’s office, the State Fire Marshal’s office, the Hawaii State Fire Council, DLNR, Maui Fire Department, AIA Hawaii State Council, and others testified, with DLNR supporting most of the bill but opposing the provision changing the marshal’s nomination process to a governor appointee. In questions, members reviewed the relationship between the State Fire Council, the commission, and the marshal, and the Governor’s office clarified that it supported the overall intent but wanted the commission to remain the sole appointing entity. The bill was not voted on in the hearing. The committee then heard SB 3083 relating to protective orders, with support from the U.S. Defense State Liaison Office, the judiciary, the Hawaii National Guard, the Military and Community Relations Office, DBED, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Members focused on whether the draft reflected language worked out with the judiciary and whether the bill addressed a previously identified gap in implementation. The Military and Community Relations Office said it had worked with the judiciary on amendments and wanted to ensure the statute created a collaborative process with installation partners and law enforcement. The witness also said the draft appeared to reflect the agreed language, though he noted there were multiple bills moving and that technical amendments might still be needed. No action was taken during the hearing. SB 608 relating to veterans’ rights and benefits drew both support and opposition. Support came from the Hawaii Office of Veterans Services, Veterans Benefits Guide, Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, and individual veterans and service members, who argued the bill would improve access to claims assistance and provide choice and faster help for veterans. Opposition came from the VFW Department of Hawaii and the Veterans Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaii, which argued the bill should be amended to align with federal law, especially on accreditation and fee caps. Testimony and questioning centered on whether third-party claims assistance should be regulated, whether fee caps are preempted by federal law, and whether there was evidence of fraud tied to non-accredited representatives. Supporters said the bill would help veterans navigate a slow system, while opponents said accredited representatives are accountable and that the bill should be narrowed. The committee also heard SB 2054 relating to public safety, which would prohibit the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other states’ National Guard units in Hawaii when the governor objects. The Hawaii National Guard opposed the bill, while the ACLU of Hawaii, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and numerous other organizations and individuals supported it, arguing it would protect civil liberties and prevent federal overreach. The hearing ended without a vote or final action on these measures.

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• Uh, to the committee administrator, Miss Schoff, uh, the committee assistant, Miss Larson, the committee
• Uh, Miss Mr. Amenti and Mr.
• Uh, to the committee administrator, Miss Schoff, uh, the committee assistant, Miss Larson, the committee
• Uh, Miss Mr. Amenti and Mr.
• Uh, Miss Mr. Amenti and Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• from Citizens Utility Board.
• from has broad support even from organizations<00:01:59.159> that<00:01:59.439> uh<00:
• and um welcome to committee Miss and um welcome to committee Miss levenson<00:03:40.000> Faulk
• it looks like she's making her way from it looks like she's making her way from M<00:03:47.200><
• occurring from those increases from occurring from those unpaid<00:14:35.360> bills<00:14:35.759

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 771, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion. The bill would create a state supplemental grant program to build on LIHEAP, with the goal of expanding energy assistance beyond the winter season to cover summer cooling needs and reduce utility shutoffs. Representative Craft said the proposal would use existing LIHEAP systems, help more eligible households, and support related services like weatherization. The committee adopted the author’s amendment, DE2, without objection. Supporters testified that energy costs remain unaffordable for many Minnesotans, especially in rural areas and among low-income households, seniors, and people using delivered fuels. Annie Levenson-Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board said only about a quarter of eligible households receive assistance, summer shutoffs are common, and cooling needs have grown significantly. Trisha Leite of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Amanda Macky of Minnesota Valley Action Council, and Ken Schum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association all supported the bill, saying year-round assistance would help households, reduce disconnects, stabilize demand for aid, and ease pressure on utility rates. Michael Schmitz of the Department of Commerce said Minnesota has received about $112 million in LIHEAP funds so far this year and is awaiting additional federal money; he also noted recent funding has been lower than in prior years and inflation has reduced its value. Members discussed the scale of utility shutoffs, the increase in cooling demand, and whether the bill addresses root causes or serves as a temporary fix. Representative Weiner argued that the state should focus on keeping more money in taxpayers’ pockets and reducing the need for subsidies, while Representative Craft responded that the underlying issue is low incomes and widening wealth inequality, and that policies like the child tax credit are better ways to address poverty. The chair also asked how LIHEAP dollars flow, and Commerce said most benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of households rather than as direct cash payments to recipients.

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• been heard from again. been heard from again.
• <00:42:34.480> Oh, from Minuteex. Oh, from Minuteex.
• >> Miss Hawkins. >> Miss Hawkins.
• >> Miss<01:11:57.840> Hawkins. >> Miss Hawkins. >> Miss Hawkins.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Should live from day to day. That's what's missing in our schools.
• No, there's two from Exodus and one from Deuteronomy. Okay. Exodus and one from Deuteronomy. Okay.
• You might be missing a point, but I ain't missing the point. missing a point, but I ain't missing the
• Miss Evangelene Gun, Eddie Gun, and Lee Gun from Houston County and from Henry County, along with Miss
• Miss Hall, come on down, Miss Hall. Huh? Yes.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• I'M SORRY IF WE DIDN'T GET A CHANCE BUT HOW WOULD RESIDENTS FEEL SAFE FROM RETALIATION >> Sen.
• I HAVE SOME LEADERSHIP BAY FOLKS FROM PANAMA CITY HERE WITH US IN THE AUDIENCE TODAY.
• YOU MISSED THE BUDGET PRESENTATION. IT WAS RIVETING.
• YOU'RE GOING TO HEAR A VERY GOOD BILL FROM A VERY GOOD MEMBERS.
• CAN YOU GIVE US THAT I GUESS DEPLOYED WHEN WE ARE DEALING WITH MISSING CHILDREN?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• over the past decade I've heard from over the past decade I've heard from people<00:02:20.280>
• <00:04:47.080> cities you'll find resolutions from cities you'll find resolutions from cities
• What am I missing? I met you, Miss Massie, saying the praises of ranked-choice voting.
• What am I missing?
• Miss Massie, uh, yes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all