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• Thank Commission on Minnesota Resources.
• Um the commission worked within the DNR.
• <00:43:00.680> Just um on this commission. Just um on this commission.
• Nash and LCCMR commission staff and members.
• and LCCMR commission staff and members. and LCCMR commission staff and members.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Good afternoon and welcome to the Legislative Budget Caucus Public Commission meeting.
• regarding this type of commission regarding this type of analysis.
• Should it be the LBO oversight commission?
• I think that's a worthwhile consideration for the commission.
• <00:57:27.920> to other perhaps the other commissions to other perhaps the other commissions

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Legislative Budget Caucus Public Commission met with a quorum present, approved the September 3, 2025 minutes, and then heard a presentation from Legislative Budget Office Director Christian Larson on proposed updates to the fiscal note uniform standards and procedures. The main changes clarified that agencies must still complete a fiscal note when a bill or section cannot be implemented because of federal law, with the note explaining the implementation issue and costing only the portions that can be implemented. A second change said technical comments about possible future litigation may be included in the narrative but not in the cost tables. Members discussed how these rules would apply when only part of a bill is unimplementable versus when an entire bill is, and whether requiring a note in those cases is the best use of agency time. The commission also approved a new procedure on funding-source assumptions for expanded programs, including assuming the current funding source unless the bill says otherwise and defaulting to the general fund if no source is identified. The updated standards and procedures were adopted by a 7-0 roll call vote, with Senator Wickland excused. The commission then received a second presentation from Director Larson on a possible analysis of the accuracy of fiscal estimates and budget items after enactment. He described this as a variance analysis comparing fiscal note estimates to actual fiscal impacts, intended to improve future estimates, inform the legislature, and increase accountability. He summarized practices in other states, noting that most variance reviews are ad hoc, while Utah and Tennessee have more formalized legislative reports; he also referenced an LBO pilot review done in 2022 based largely on Tennessee’s model. The presentation outlined possible report formats, including a single annual report, standalone briefs, or topic-specific reviews, and raised implementation questions such as who would select items for review, whether the analysis should be limited to fiscal notes, what statutory authority or data access would be needed, and what resources would be required from both agencies and the LBO. Members did not take action on the second presentation. Representative Anderson and Vice Chair Pratt commented that the proposal is complicated but potentially useful for improving future fiscal notes and transparency, and the chair indicated the discussion was for future consideration rather than an immediate decision.

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• <00:04:32.320> to addition of a blue ribbon commission to addition of a blue ribbon commission
• <00:04:37.440> 250 commission accounts for about 250 commission accounts for about 250 million
• You've heard of the Blue Ribbon Commission. Members, the Blue Ribbon Commission will be real cuts.
• Members, the Blue Ribbon Commission.
• <00:41:28.240> demanded commission, the the governor demanded commission, the the governor

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I’m also here in that capacity, serving as the House Chair of the full commission.
• , and then when we present it to the commission, and then later on a final report.
• And then commission staff, Commission staff are here to assist you in building out the PowerPoint presentation
• Simon could do it and or the commission staff can do it. So there's options. Great.
• And I want to thank again, the commission staff for leading up to all this.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Working Group on Education and Training of the Special Commission on Xylazine held its first meeting to begin developing findings and recommendations on education and training for first responders, the medical community, the substance use treatment community, and people who use drugs. Members discussed the need for baseline information on what xylazine is, its clinical effects and harms, signs of exposure or poisoning, wound care, and immediate response steps, while also noting that training should be tailored by audience, geography, and role. Several members emphasized that the training should be practical and action-oriented, helping people recognize xylazine exposure and know what to do next, including whether naloxone is relevant and how to reduce risk and mitigate harm. A major theme was whether the group should recommend a needs assessment or survey to identify what different audiences already know and what they still need to learn. Members suggested that BSAS, DPH, local public health departments, licensing boards, and other stakeholders could help gather this information, and that existing resources such as DPH materials, MADS data, Brandeis materials, and trainings already being funded at BMC should be reviewed. The group also discussed the importance of using plain language for non-clinical audiences while still including clinical detail for providers, and of distinguishing between clinical and non-clinical training tracks. The working group agreed to divide into subgroups: Senator Keenan will focus on first responders, Dr. Simon on the medical community, and Millie Batiya on the substance use treatment community, while Chair Domb will focus on people who use drugs. Staff will send meeting notes, an early draft PowerPoint framework, and a shared Google Drive folder for materials. Members were asked to gather sources and ideas by November 25 ahead of the December 11 public meeting. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn, a second, and unanimous thanks to staff and participants.

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• Q is a letter from the Economic Development Commission for $10 million.
• D is a letter from the Game and Fish Commission.
• It's supported by funding from the Minority Health Commission.
• The first item, A, is from the Economic Development Commission.
• The first item A is from the Economic Development Commission.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• This bill proposes changes to the duties of the Medical Examiners Commission and the appointments of
• , clarifies that the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission must act independently of any
• Commission staff will attempt notification via certified mail and, if possible, email.
• This bill proposes changes to the duties of the Medical Examiners Commission and the appointments of
• Commission staff will attempt notification via certified mail and, if possible, email.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice heard and approved several bills. SB 504 and its related public records bill SB 506, both by Sen. Burgess, would allow local governments to authorize code enforcement officers to use body cameras under standardized policies and create a public records exemption for certain recordings; members raised questions about disclosure and when cameras may be used, and both bills were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 32 and SB 210 by Sen. Sharif, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and extending public records protections to petitions under that injunction category. Supporters included law enforcement, women’s advocacy groups, and justice organizations. The committee then favorably reported SB 676 by Sen. Arrington, which creates a graduated penalty structure for adults who involve minors in certain animal cruelty offenses and increases penalties related to fighting or baiting animals. SB 432 by Sen. Yarbrough was also approved; it adds certain concentrated 7-OH to Schedule I, exempts FDA-approved veterinary xylazine products, creates penalties for candy-like xylazine products, and establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine. Sen. Osgood spoke in support of the bill, emphasizing the dangers of adulterated street drugs for people with substance use disorder. Finally, the committee approved SB 524 by Sen. Simon, which makes a series of technical and administrative changes affecting the Medical Examiners Commission, district medical examiner appointments, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and notice procedures for administrative complaints. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement appeared in support. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned without objection.

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• And when we go in front of the commission and present the grant request, We go in front of the commission
• , as the Racing Commission does not own the racetracks.
• Bruce Johnson, North Dakota Racing Commission.
• Bruce, the report has North Dakota Racing Commission response.
• Is that prepared by the commission, or is that prepared by you?

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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• Next, we'll have the Funeral Service Commission. I will be presenting on the budget, Kelsey Sims.
• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Thank you. You're welcome.
• Racing Commission, LBB, Thomas Galvan.
• For TVMDL and the Racing Commission of its intent to cease animal laboratory testing services at the
• Section 16.01: the Texas Ethics Commission and the State Commission on Judicial Conduct are added to

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• > could legislative study commission could legislative study commission could address<00:14:42.560
• In House Bill 1280, the commission In House Bill 1280, the commission membership<00:17:14.559>
• <00:19:23.039> is recognize that this study commission is recognize that this study commission
• And this commission seeks to agree? And this commission seeks to answer<00:29:40.480> them.
• <00:31:08.000> to I'm delighted to see a commission to I'm delighted to see a commission to

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Well, basically for many years I've been on a Legislative Audit Commission, where we see during the audits
• the increased focus on audits, I talked with Ann Rest, who's the chair of the Legislative Audit Commission
• the increased focus on audits, I talked with Ann Rest, who's the chair of the Legislative Audit Commission
• <00:02:04.440> that made by members of the commission that made by members of the commission
• Well, basically, for many years I've been on a Legislative Audit Commission, where we see during the

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3672, authored by Representative Quam, and the bill was laid over. Quam said the measure is based on findings from past Legislative Audit Commission audits and is intended to clarify state requirements, strengthen agency compliance, and address gaps such as conflicts of interest in grant administration. He said he wants the auditor to work directly with the revisor and agencies so the rules are clearer and less likely to be misunderstood. Betsy Hayes, Assistant Commissioner with the Department of Administration, testified that sections 5 through 11 of the bill would strengthen grants management authorities, reporting, monitoring, training, and conflict-of-interest limits, and said those changes are generally supported and in some cases already reflected in policy. She raised concern about section 3, saying it could sweep too broadly by applying chapter 16B grants-management requirements to all state payments to non-state entities, including procurement payments, which could create fiscal impact and regulatory overlap. She said the department is working with the author, the Office of the Legislative Auditor, and Auditor Randall to refine the language. Chair Clayburn asked for clarification on the difference between grants and procurement contracts and on the relationship between chapters 16B and 16C. Hayes explained that grants are typically reimbursement-based payments to third parties under chapter 16B, while procurement contracts are inward-facing state purchases under chapter 16C. She said section 3 could unintentionally capture procurement and apply grants rules to it. Clayburn said the bill’s intent is good and welcomed continued work on the language before the bill moves forward.

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• . >> Bill 2017, Various Obsolete Commissions repeal. >> Mr.
• Of that list is 22 boards and commissions that we've determined or peers determined or um determined
• Um, I would entertain any questions on any of these boards and commissions at this time. Um, Mr.
• <00:13:35.839> at any of these boards and commissions at any of these boards and commissions
• status of women commission is not met. status of women commission is not met.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 19 January, 2026; 4:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a roll call that established a quorum, followed by an invocation by Pastor Robert Hulet of Agape Church in South Haven and the pledge of allegiance led by Senator Jackson. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including family members of Senators Carter and Thomas, and the chamber recognized a state flag flown in honor of Daniel Hudson Sparks. The main item of business was Senate Bill 2017, the repeal of various obsolete commissions. Senator McConn explained that the bill, as amended by a committee substitute, would repeal 22 boards and commissions that had not met, had not filed minutes, or had not carried out their intended functions. Senator Norwood asked about a $47,000 item tied to the Status of Women Commission, and McConn said he believed the money had been appropriated but likely not spent because the commission had not met. The committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed on final passage by afternoon roll call. The Senate then moved to announcements, including a rules committee meeting after recess, a capital prayer group meeting the next morning, a finance committee meeting with a PERS presentation, and an appropriations subcommittee meeting. Senators also requested that the chamber adjourn in memory of several individuals, including Wesley Balden, Carl Wyers, and Joe Fernald. With roughly 300 to 350 bills reported as filed, the Senate recessed until the last bill was filed, with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

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• The, uh, Texas Military Preparedness Commission was established in 2003, uh, to preserve, protect, expand
• Currently, the government code requires that the director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission
• The commission is composed of primarily retired military officers to include 2 generals and many colonels
• I'm the executive director of the Governor's Military Preparedness Commission.
• This established the Texas Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program at the Texas Workforce Commission

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• So the next question you have is about the money from the Veterans Commission.
• It's the commission may.
• So I wanted to know, the Missouri Veterans Commission, it states that the Missouri Veterans Commission
• I had a question about the veterans funding for the Capitol Commission.
• So to your So to your concern, there's no change in the commission funding at all.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• Uh so over term and also the commission.
• <00:51:55.839> for the public utilities commission for the public utilities commission for
• It makes clear the commission can does.
• c><05:10:23.360> utilities both the commission and utilities both the commission and utilities
• 41.040> nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates nuclear

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:12:22.959> the the supervision of the commission the the supervision of the commission
• <00:39:34.480> meeting indicated at the last commission meeting indicated at the last commission
• fishing game commission reversed. fishing game commission reversed.
• > sets The commission game commission sets The commission game commission sets policy<01:01:03.359
• > a utilities commission makes a utilities commission makes a determination<01:55:14.880> on

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• An independence and also a co-chair of this commission.
• And I'm really excited to get started on this commission because I think CCRCs are a really great model
• I'm the other co-chair of the committee and the commission.
• I'm the other co-chair of the committee and the commission, and I also am very hopeful to work on this
• And, you know, I said this at a similar commission that I chair for assisted living, which is we have

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was the introductory session of the new Commission on Aging and Independence focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Co-chairs Senator Pat Jehlen and committee staff introduced the commission’s purpose, and members and stakeholders from AARP Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Aging and Independence, LeadingAge Massachusetts, SEIU Local 1199, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Attorney General’s office briefly introduced themselves and described their interests. Several participants emphasized the value of CCRCs for aging in place, while also noting concerns about affordability, accessibility, resident rights, dementia supports, and the need for clearer complaint and oversight processes. The commission reviewed the basic definition of a CCRC, including the requirement for housing plus health-related services, a life contract, and an entrance fee, and discussed how Massachusetts law defines entrance fees and their return. Staff explained that the commission was created by Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024 and is charged with studying CCRC contracts, consumer impacts, financial viability, entrance fees, oversight and enforcement, advertising practices, and procedures for closure or change of ownership. The commission also outlined its deadline to submit recommendations by August 1, 2025. Because quorum issues and technical problems limited the session, no substantive votes were taken. Instead, the meeting focused on logistics: members will receive a survey to suggest priorities, site visits, and outside presenters; the group plans monthly meetings with two in June; and a public hearing may be held earlier in the process so feedback can shape the agenda. Staff also noted that ethics training for members was still being arranged.

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• and wait for than to set up a commission and wait for the<00:33:37.919> commission<00:33:38.360
• That's part of the commission, one of the tasks of the study commission.
• that's part of the study commission that's part of the commission<00:37:16.720> one<00:37:16.839
• one of the task of the study commission one of the task of the study commission<00:37:18.400> okay
• but yeah so why there is no Commission but yeah so why there is no Commission on<00:48:07.520>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 167, a PFAS-related measure expanding the state’s restrictions to include ski wax and related fluorocarbons. The sponsor said the bill was a follow-up to last year’s PFAS law and largely targeted products already off the market, describing it as a reaffirmation of the state’s intent to keep PFAS out of water. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the bill ought to pass and then placed it on the consent calendar. Next, the committee considered House Bill 275 on health career credentialing requirements. The discussion centered on a proposal that would have required insurance companies to pay for training mandated by federal requirements. Members concluded that approach was not appropriate and voted unanimously to make the bill inexpedient to legislate, then placed it on the consent calendar. House Bill 276, dealing with on-premise beverage license requirements, was then reconsidered after an initial ITL vote. The committee adopted an amendment creating a tavern license for establishments limited to patrons over 21, with a higher fee and no food requirement, and then voted 15-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended; it was also placed on the consent calendar. The committee then took up House Bill 310, which would establish a commission to study a regulatory framework for stable tokens and tokenization of real-world assets. The sponsor said the amendment added blockchain-based trusts and discussion of privacy and environmental concerns. The committee approved the amendment 16-0 and then voted 16-0 to recommend the bill ought to pass as amended, placing it on the consent calendar. House Bill 312, concerning intercollegiate student athletes’ right to earn compensation from name, image, and likeness, was retained because members said the issue was not ready and the NCAA had not resolved how to handle it. Finally, the committee began discussion of House Bill 316 on ground ambulance reimbursement, with an amendment that would replace the bill’s reimbursement provisions with a study commission; members debated how it related to another bill, HB 725, and whether the amendment would delay immediate relief for ambulance providers.

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• The effective dates of the Indiana Cultural Commission, the Senate pushed it to July 27, and we put it
• Integrated Public Safety Council or Commission, referred to as IPSEC.
• The Senate moved it to the new Indiana Cultural Commission, and since they don't have the ability to
• Part of the agreement at the beginning is if we left a commission or a board alone that did not meet,
• Senate Bill 80 is the annual product of the Code Revision Commission.

Keywords: 964, all

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• We also had the Hawaii State Commission... Good morning again.
• State Commission on the Status of Women. State Commission on the Status of Women.
• <00:37:12.400> the commission and the commission on the commission and the commission on the
• commission in support on Zoom. commission in support on Zoom.
• <00:37:32.400> Uh, chair of the LGBTQ plus commission.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee met on March 20, 2025, to hear a series of Human Services and Health resolutions. HCR 146, which asks the Department of Human Services to apply for and implement the Elderly Simplified Application Project, drew strong support from disability, public health, and hunger advocates. Testifiers emphasized that the measure could create a more uniform benefits application, reduce repeated paperwork, extend certification periods from one year to three years, and ease burdens on both applicants and DHS staff. DHS said it stood on its written testimony and was available for questions. The committee also heard that a universal application could help people with disabilities avoid delays and denials caused by complex or duplicative forms. The committee then heard HR 170/HCR 174, which requests review of Aloha-based learning programs for youth in the juvenile legal system. Supporters from Opportunity for Youth Action Hawaii and DebtFree Justice Hawaii said the resolution would help advance restorative justice, community service, and culturally grounded rehabilitation, especially if youth fees and fines are reduced or eliminated. Testimony also supported HR 133/HCR 139, which asks the Office of Wellness and Resilience to report on the developmental needs of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. Witnesses from the developmental disabilities council, the Office of Wellness and Resilience, the Hawaii Community Foundation, and others said the pandemic’s trauma and behavioral impacts justify a multidisciplinary, evidence-based report, and the office requested more time to complete its findings, suggesting a deadline at the end of 2026. The committee also heard HR 88/HCR 92, proposing a two-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program in Honolulu. One testifier described sleeping in a car and said the pilot could provide a safer option, while the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions said it supported the intent but stressed that a sanctuary is still an unsheltered situation and should lead people toward permanent housing. HCR 180, calling for collaboration among homelessness and law enforcement agencies, received comments that many of the issues are already being addressed locally. HR 103/HCR 107, which would convene a working group to strengthen Title 9 protections, received support from education, women’s, and LGBTQ advocates, who asked for student and queer representation on the working group and said federal Title 9 changes make state action important. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the committee moved from one resolution to the next after testimony and questions.

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• .<01:50:20.960> Thank commission.
• There's a report from this commission filed November 1st, 2024.
• 04:41:38.638> okay, look at statutory commissions, okay, look at statutory commissions, okay,
• to the commission, and there's still more work to be done.
• uh the commission in its ongoing<04:44:03.280> work.

Keywords: 1189, house, all