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• this bill actually allows for that to happen, and so we have helped 18 families and we're going to evaluate
• The University of Pennsylvania is also evaluating this work, but oftentimes the sheriff's office and
• and University of Pennsylvania is state and University of Pennsylvania is also<01:01:39.720> evaluating
• this<01:01:41.120> work<01:01:41.480> but<01:01:41.800> often also evaluating
• this work but often also evaluating this work but often times<01:01:42.840> the<01:01:42.960>

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• Bill 1369 is a cross-filed Senate Bill 858 passed by the Senate, and this is a joint audit and evaluation
• This new unit, newly in statute, will provide an annual report to the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
• annual report to the Joint Audit unit an annual report to the Joint Audit and<01:14:21.920> Evaluation
• > Committee<01:14:22.640> by<01:14:22.840> October<01:14:23.280> 1 and Evaluation
• Committee by October 1 and Evaluation Committee by October 1 each<01:14:23.720> year<01:14:24.320

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Monday, April 6, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, received an invocation from Pastor Shannon Watkins of Souls One Outreach Cathedral in Cumberland, and welcomed several guests and student pages. The chamber also announced the week’s schedule for the final days of session, including likely double sessions later in the week and a possible Saturday hold. Administrative items included the reading of House messages, a favorable executive nominations report that was special ordered for Tuesday, and the introduction of several House bills and Senate bills on the calendar. The main floor debate centered on Senate Bill 841, the Utility Relief Reducing Energy Load Information for Every Family Act. Senators discussed energy affordability, ratepayer relief, utility costs, data center growth, in-state generation, and the role of programs such as RGGI, EmPower, and the RPS. Supporters said the bill provides a comprehensive short- and long-term response, including consumer transparency and low-income relief, while critics argued it did not go far enough and should have included stronger relief or pauses on renewable energy mandates. After debate and several explanations of vote, the Senate passed SB 841 by a constitutional majority, 38-affirmative votes. Earlier in the session, Senate Bill 213 on state procurement transparency and procedures also passed with 40 affirmative votes. After SB 841 passed, the Senate took up House Bill 1532, a conforming companion to the utility relief measure. The committee offered an amendment to align HB 1532 with SB 841, the amendment was adopted without objection, and the bill then passed on third reading. Senators who explained their votes largely echoed the same themes from the SB 841 debate, with some emphasizing the need for more relief and others stressing the bill’s broader policy changes and regional energy-market constraints.

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• ensure the applicant has a viable plan that will comply with the enabling legislation, has a plan to evaluate
• ensure the applicant has a viable plan that will comply with the enabling legislation, has a plan to evaluate
• Ensure the applicant has a viable plan that will comply with the enabling legislation, has a plan to evaluate
• He said the assurance that applicants are being evaluated fairly, through an open and balanced process
• He said it is important that the public be assured applicants are being evaluated fairly, through an

Bills: HF4148

Keywords: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources

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• Dehydration and severe nausea and vomiting are best evaluated and treated in a facility that has the
• So now there are nurse evaluators that just go... ...but it really didn't have teeth.
• So now there are nurse evaluators that just go through the charts that are sent in by the midwives every
• be able to, if you have a quality assurance program with key indicators instead of those nurse evaluators
• Well, you know, we just have the bill to evaluate the emergency rooms and the emergency room care, and

Bills: HB2190, HB2202, HB2233, HB2251, HB2252, HB2396, HB2437, HB2689, HB2796

Keywords: physician assistants, licensure compact, medical services, multistate practice, patient care access, healthcare workforce, military families, adverse actions, dementia care, telementoring, healthcare education, rural communities, grant funding, HB 2233, rural health transformation, rural health transformation program, AHCCCS, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, JLBC

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• We worked with Veterans Service to evaluate the bill, to determine how we're going to move forward.
• So then you add the layer of you have to pass a background check, psychological evaluation, A medical
• evaluation, a physical evaluation, and then you get to go to the academy and be treated in a rough way
• This study will evaluate the transportation logistics and financing options for serving rural and frontier

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• appropriate for to retain and maintain in House Bill 2 and have that discussion as you get to solid waste evaluation
• I'm not sure I'm there yet where you are with giving it to everybody right now because I'm still evaluating
• still to everybody right now because I'm still to everybody right now because I'm still evaluating
• evaluating some of the event amendments. evaluating some of the event amendments.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I should note that for several of our key rating drivers, we have subfactors that we're also evaluating
• work of the state budget offices and independent parties to come up with some of those analyses and evaluate
• :24:56.360> those<00:24:56.520> analyses<00:24:56.880> and<00:24:57.080> evaluate
• some of those analyses and evaluate some of those analyses and evaluate those<00:24:58.480> in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Unlike standard DME equipment, CRT is highly customized. and requires specialty evaluations, fitting,
• These specialty evaluations are performed by Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs) along with a physical
• Supervisors who are required to have an associate's degree to do the in-home evaluations to ensure that
• Due to the time and resource commitment required by hospitals to implement, maintain, and evaluate these
• Coupled with DFPS's Rider 41, which instructs the agency to conduct a business process evaluation on

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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• I do believe that we have an evaluation that teachers complete after the whole Care Program.
• There is an evaluation that, as teachers go through the whole Care Program, they do complete and fill
• not been integrated—so once it's integrated, after the end of the year, do is there some kind of evaluation
• Yes, we do evaluations, both students as well as teachers, as well as our community partners that are
• Yes, we do evaluations, both students as well as teachers, as well as our community partners that are

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• And I agree that is important, and the cost of housing is worth our consideration and evaluation of how
• It brings me right into the next question, which is now we have evaluation of an overall total project
• 00:41:31.599> have next question which is now we have next question which is now we have evaluation
• an<00:41:32.520> overall<00:41:32.920> total<00:41:33.319> project evaluation
• of an overall total project evaluation of an overall total project we<00:41:34.040> are<00:41

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Labor Committee heard Senate File 560, a bill to require the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to establish a cost-per-square-foot valuation for residential building permits. Senator Dornink said the measure is intended to make permit fees more fair, reasonable, transparent, and predictable, and to reduce housing costs by limiting large differences in permit fees between municipalities. He said the bill would be sent to the Housing Committee without recommendation, and members discussed but did not act on a related amendment that would have shifted plan review and inspection fees to hourly and trip-based charges and made fee information publicly available. Testimony from Housing First Minnesota supported the bill’s goal, arguing that Minnesota’s housing shortage and high new-home prices make it important to reduce inefficiencies in the permitting system. The witness said permit valuations are often increased by cities, leading to higher costs for homebuyers, and cited examples of large fee differences between municipalities and claims of overcollection. He said some other states, including Texas and Wisconsin communities, use square-footage-based approaches. A League of Minnesota Cities representative opposed the amendment language and cautioned that trip charges and hourly billing would make fees less certain, could raise costs, and would be especially burdensome in Greater Minnesota; he said current valuation-based fees better reflect the actual cost and complexity of service and can be appealed if disputed. A representative of the Association of Minnesota Building Officials also raised concerns about the amendment, saying building departments provide consultations, inspections, plan review, and other services beyond a single trip, and that trip charges would not fit a responsive fee-for-service model. He said the current valuation system helps cover the full range of permitting work, though he acknowledged that a consistent square-foot valuation standard could improve transparency and reduce disputes over project value. Committee members asked about other states’ approaches and the scope of the bill, and the discussion emphasized that the proposal applies to one- and two-family dwellings.

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• We would need to evaluate the emissions reductions that would occur as a result of this change.
• We would need to evaluate the emissions reductions that would occur as a result of this change.
• We would need to evaluate the emissions reductions that would occur as a result of this change.
• <02:12:05.040> of know we haven't done the evaluation of know we haven't done the evaluation
• <02:12:30.599> get and 18 months to do that evaluation get and 18 months to do that evaluation

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Transportation Committee opened its public hearing with HB 249, sponsored by Representative Seth Miller, which would allow bicycles, human-powered vehicles, and electric bicycles to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs in certain situations. Miller argued the bill would improve cyclist safety and traffic flow at no cost to the state, citing Idaho and Delaware as examples where similar laws were associated with fewer injuries and crashes. He emphasized that the proposal would remain optional for cyclists, who would still be required to yield to cross traffic and obey right-of-way rules, and said the bill is intended to help riders maintain momentum and avoid the instability that comes from repeatedly starting from a full stop. Committee members raised concerns about uncertainty for drivers and pedestrians, liability, and whether the bill would create a special class of road users with different rules. Representative Crawford asked about the red-light left turn language, and Miller explained it was included because bicycles may not trigger some traffic signals. Representative Hill questioned how other road users would know what a cyclist intended to do at an intersection, and Representative Gon noted the bill did not appear to address liability the way some motorcycle-related laws do. Miller responded that cyclists would still be expected to yield appropriately and said he would be open to an amendment if liability language was needed. Representative Emble also questioned whether the bill would create a special vehicle class, and Miller replied that bicycles already have different roadway rules and that the bill was meant to improve safety and flow. Several supporters testified in favor of the bill. Michael Frank, a cyclist and League cycling instructor from Spofford, said he regularly rides a cargo bike for errands and that stopping fully at intersections leaves him exposed longer and makes it harder to restart on hills. He said the bill would let cyclists slow, assess traffic, and proceed safely while maintaining momentum, and noted that he had not personally received a ticket for rolling through a stop sign, though he had been warned by police. Tim Blagden, former head of the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire, said the bill reflects how many people already ride, saves energy, and helps bicycles move through intersections faster and more safely. No vote or committee action was taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• The council's purpose is to collect and evaluate the best available data to make recommendations to the

Bills: SB295, HB378

Keywords: SB295, Delaware, Title 24, aesthetician, aesthetics, cosmetology, barbering, electrology, nail technology, scope of practice, license display, apprentice permit, Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, microdermabrasion, microneedling, dermaplaning, chemical peel, exfoliation, lash extensions, brow tinting

Summary: The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from its April 22 and May 13 meetings, and then heard two bills. HB 420 would modernize massage therapy licensure by allowing the Board of Massage and Bodywork to decide which coursework may be completed in a hybrid format and which must remain in person, while also removing outdated references to a license type the board no longer issues. The sponsor said the change would improve access for students who cannot easily travel or stop working, while preserving public protection through board rules. Public testimony on HB 420 was entirely supportive. Robert Overmiller spoke in favor, and Mackenzie Francis of Alpha School of Massage also supported the bill, citing workforce growth in massage therapy and arguing that hybrid education would expand access, especially for students entering the field later in life. No committee questions or objections were raised. The committee then discussed HB 378, which would continue the Council of Corrections’ partnership with the Criminal Justice Council and avoid the sunset of that arrangement in 2026. Members noted the bill stemmed from a prior Joint Legislative Oversight effort to provide the council with staff support and training. Robert Overmiller again testified in support, and there was no opposition or further public comment. The meeting concluded after discussion of the two bills, with no votes recorded in the transcript.

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• signatures are verified, performance reviewed monthly, and each provider receives an annual on-site evaluation

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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• To evaluate and streamline rules and regulations to speed preparedness and recovery from natural disasters

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB 2, SB 3, SB 4, SB 5, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 9, SB 10, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 14, SB 15, SB 16, SB 17, SB 18, SB 34, SB2, SB3, SB4, SB5, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB9, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB15, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB34

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, Texas congressional redistricting, U.S. House districts

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• believe I voted against it just to keep the number of issues on the ballot off so they could really evaluate

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on House Concurrent Resolution 4007 met to discuss whether the proposed constitutional amendment on single-subject ballot measures should appear on the primary or general election ballot. House members explained the change to the general ballot as a way to reach more voters and improve turnout, while others noted the prime sponsor preferred the primary ballot to avoid placing too many measures on one ballot and creating voter fatigue or a blanket “no” response. Members expressed mixed views. Some favored the general election because constitutional amendments should be decided by the largest possible electorate; others worried that multiple ballot measures could affect how voters evaluate each proposal, especially with other measures such as the 60% amendment and term-limit-related changes also pending. The committee also discussed prior sessions’ experience with combining multiple resolutions and the decision this year to separate them so each could stand on its own merits. No vote was taken. Representative Steiner asked for more time to consider the issue, and the committee agreed to continue the discussion at a later meeting. The meeting then adjourned.

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• to 10, replacing the phrase quote shall be required to exhaust an administrative remedy for re-evaluation
• with quote shall be required to seek re-evaluation.
• 13.200> for exhaust an administrative remedy for exhaust an administrative remedy for re-evaluation
• re-evaluation re-evaluation with<02:25:15.600> quote<02:25:16.000> shall<02:25:16.240>
• . re-evaluation. re-evaluation.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1768, which would prohibit state and county law enforcement agencies and officials from entering into federal immigration-enforcement agreements under 8 U.S.C. 1357(g) and from assisting in certain immigration enforcement actions except in limited circumstances. The Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and the ACLU of Hawaiʻi all testified in strong support, arguing the bill would protect due process, reduce fear in immigrant communities, preserve trust in local police, and keep local resources focused on public safety. Testifiers said cooperation with immigration enforcement can chill court attendance, crime reporting, and cooperation with police, and they emphasized that the bill would not stop federal enforcement or affect other deputization agreements for environmental or other criminal matters. Committee members asked whether any 287(g) agreements currently exist in Hawaiʻi; testifiers said they were unaware of any and believed the bill would maintain the status quo. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up House Bill 1548, which would reduce the maximum sentence for misdemeanors from one year to 364 days and allow people previously sentenced to one year to seek sentence modification. The Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Legal Clinic, the Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the ACLU of Hawaiʻi, and the William S. Richardson School of Law immigration clinic all supported the measure, saying the one-day change could prevent severe immigration consequences such as detention, removal, and bars to relief that can be triggered by a sentence of 365 days or more. Testifiers stressed that the bill would not change criminal liability or public safety, but would align Hawaiʻi law with similar reforms adopted in other states. Members questioned whether the change would affect citizens or create an automatic immigration process; witnesses responded that the issue is the federal immigration consequence tied to the maximum sentence, not actual time served, and that citizens would not face that consequence. The transcript ends during continued discussion of HB 1548, with no final vote shown.

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• I hope that you take some of their input, evaluate it, and please continue to share with Representative

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• :22.640> group's<00:01:23.040> goal<00:01:23.680> to The group's goal is to evaluate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• legislative analyst noted in its 2025 report, better demographic and geographic data is essential to evaluating

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Every year we spend hundreds of hours evaluating hundreds of billions of dollars in asks to construct