Transcript Highlights:

• Both Representative Anderson and the chair have members in these groups, and so this issue has come up
• ><00:09:30.519> uh<00:09:30.720> specifically<00:09:31.240> for number of AD groups
• We have spent numerous hours negotiating with our local bargaining units and employee groups to meet
• We have spent numerous hours negotiating with our local bargaining units and employee groups to meet
• meeting the needs of employee groups meeting the needs of employee groups while<01:41:49.760>

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• of individuals get together in groups of individuals get together in vehicles<00:26:21.880> with<
• tactics in one notable instance a group of<00:59:08.839> four<00:59:09.119> individuals
• Over the years, I've noticed that certain groups on social media have become very organized in their
• If you're interested, check out wadukwadamwag.org, a local community scientist group that means those
• I think we pointed out already that those groups haven't been talked to.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And one of the things we did, we ended up cutting funding to the group.
• And one of the things we did, we ended up cutting funding to the group.
• And one of the things we did, we ended up cutting funding to the group.
• <02:07:26.239> of needs of very different groups of needs of very different groups of stakeholders
• I've heard from association groups; they have problems with this.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The journal was approved as corrected, several Senate files were given second reading, and House files 5099 through 5102 were introduced. The Rules and Legislative Administration report placed a large group of bills on the May 4 calendar with pre-filing requirements for amendments. The first major floor bill was House File 3426, the annual LCCMR bill appropriating about $102.036 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for 108 projects, including a new community grants program. Members spoke in support, emphasizing natural resources, outdoor recreation, and added integrity safeguards; the bill passed 117-15. The House then passed House File 4151, a bipartisan occupational licensing bill for private detectives and protective agents. It ends partnership detective licenses and requires background checks for controlling officers and qualified representatives, while preventing licensure of people with disqualifying offenses from other states or federal law. The bill passed 133-0. After that, the chamber took up Senate File 4760, a public safety package incorporating multiple previously heard House bills and additional provisions. The package included items on recognizing Canadian protective orders, sextortion penalties, gift card fraud, firearm age restrictions, restitution, juvenile detention licensing, corrections data and terminology, chemical irritant disclosure, victims’ rights, BCA fraud statutes, and the private detective bill. Several amendments to Senate File 4760 were adopted, including one inserting House language, one changing the effective date for public-employer discretion provisions, one allowing the Office of the Legislative Auditor to request BCA fingerprints for federal tax information compliance, and one clarifying jail medication provisions. Another amendment, A3, drew a roll call after Representative Duran argued it would keep the current juvenile delinquency age and allow more time to build infrastructure; Representative Feist urged a no vote, citing opposition from other stakeholders. The transcript ends during discussion of that roll call, before the final outcome on A3 or the overall public safety package is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• 38:09.839> spectrum targeting groups across the spectrum targeting groups across the spectrum
• There was the group of Republicans and the group of Democrats.
• There was the group of Republicans and the group of Democrats.
• There was the group of Republicans and the group of Democrats.
• The group of Democrats.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, we decided to form a work group, a needs assessment work group of the subcommittee members that met
• ,<00:34:55.919> a So, we decided to form a work group, a So, we decided to form a work group
• 56.960> of<00:34:57.119> the needs assessment work group of the needs assessment work group
• Is that some group how we can address the workforce problem? Is that addressed? >> Yeah.
• Is that some group aging population.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled routine business, approving the prior meeting minutes with one abstention from a member who had been absent. It then received an update from DHHS Commissioner Lori Weaver on the department’s rural health transformation grant submission. Weaver said the grant was submitted ahead of the deadline, reflected input from communities and providers statewide, and would now enter a CMS review and negotiation phase. She explained that the governor’s office will oversee the grant with DHHS, that some proposals may be limited by federal parameters, and that the department may need to hire some staff to administer the grant, within the grant’s administrative cap. Members also discussed DHHS budget pressures and staffing. The department’s CFO, Nathan White, reviewed the agency’s budget mix, noting that DHHS accounts for a large share of the state’s operating and general fund budgets, and explained projected general fund lapse estimates, which he said are currently just under $20 million for the department. He also described why lapse projections are difficult to predict in DHHS because many costs are driven by utilization and because some funds are statutorily non-lapsing. White reported that vacancy rates have risen, citing about 400 unfunded positions in the current biennium and the department’s hiring freeze, while emphasizing that direct-care positions are being prioritized. Committee members raised concerns that back-of-the-budget cuts and weak revenue collections could affect the department’s ability to manage lapse projections. The committee then heard from Division of Public Health Director Ian Watt on vaccine policy and federal changes. Watt said New Hampshire continues to support access to safe and effective vaccines, including through the universal purchase program and seasonal respiratory virus guidance. He explained a recent CDC change regarding the MMRV vaccine, which now discourages the combined shot for the first dose in children under four because of febrile seizure risk, while still allowing it for the second dose. Watt said New Hampshire’s school and child care vaccine mandates remain stable, with nine vaccines required for schoolchildren and 10 for child care, and that the state continues to review federal recommendations cautiously. He also said there have been no supply or funding disruptions affecting vaccine access, and that childhood vaccine funding through commercial insurers remains intact. Finally, the Permanent Subcommittee on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementias presented its annual report. The subcommittee said it met about six times, heard presentations on state services, silver alerts, brain health awareness, and palliative/hospice care, and began work on updating the state’s Alzheimer’s plan, which had last been updated in 2015-2016. To gather more direct input, the subcommittee formed a needs-assessment work group to develop a survey for people living with dementia, caregivers, and service providers. It recommended integrating Alzheimer’s and dementia materials into chronic disease, aging, and public health outreach; embedding cognitive health into systems of care and the state health improvement plan; adding cognitive health measures to BRFSS; and continuing partnerships with aging and advocacy organizations. Members praised the report and suggested it should clearly identify the subcommittee and include page numbers in future versions.

Transcript Highlights:

• These people are employing people, good wages, and we're really fortunate to have this group of people
• And this cold case team is truly a group of caring, concerned, talented, and tenacious people.
• So that shows you how tenacious this group is that we have with us today.
• It's something I believe in my core and something I try to tell every group I speak to.
• Because like I said, it's a slippery slope, and it could be your church or your civic group.

Bills: HCR1026, SB1130, SB1134, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1142, HR1049

Keywords: light pollution, bird mortality, migration, energy conservation, wildlife protection, University Hospitals Authority, funding, behavioral health, appropriation, adolescent health, emergency legislation, Oklahoma State University, Medical Authority, human performance, pharmaceutical expansion, emergency funding, juvenile justice, youth services, pandemic relief, healthcare

Summary: The House convened, called the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions and presentations. Members honored Vice Admiral Jeff Trusler as Veteran of the Week, recognized the Prague Kolache Festival royalty and candidates, unveiled an artwork for the Capitol’s Hall of Heroes, and introduced the Doctor, Psychologist, and Nurse of the Day, along with the OSBI cold case team. The House also adopted HCR 1026, a resolution tied to Earth Day and “Lights Out Day” in Oklahoma, aimed at reducing light pollution and protecting migrating birds. A major portion of the meeting consisted of farewell remarks from Representatives Mike Osborne and Kevin West. Both reflected on their years of service, thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, and emphasized themes of public service, hard work, conviction, and working across differences. Osborne’s remarks focused on freedom, immigration, service, and doing good in public life, while West stressed standing on principle, listening to others, and choosing courage over convenience. After the presentations and personal privilege speeches, the House moved into consideration of legislation. Chairman Caldwell presented the joint committee report on Senate Bill 1130, relating to the University Hospitals Authority, saying it would help ensure Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma have one of the world’s leading pediatric cardiology units. The transcript ends as members begin considering the bill, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• reimbursement rates, some state ties, and then of course local ties with that particular hospital group
• reimbursement rates, some state ties, and then of course local ties with that particular hospital group
• reimbursement rates, some state ties, and then of course local ties with that particular hospital group
• reimbursement rates, some state ties, and then of course local ties with that particular hospital group
• I really think it's because of the big hospital groups swallowing them up to buy territory.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And yet the governor is selecting a very small group of people that he wants to help out in downtown
• And yet the governor is selecting a very small group of people that he wants to help out in downtown
• governor is selecting a very small group governor is selecting a very small group of<00:10:16.240
• And so, you know, the proposal the governor puts out constantly about having a small interest group,
• And so, you know, the proposal the governor puts out constantly about having a small interest group,

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: Senate Republicans discussed the governor’s supplemental budget and criticized proposed cuts to nursing homes, disability services, and counties, arguing the changes would hurt vulnerable Minnesotans and that the tax package would amount to roughly an $868 million increase. They said they were open to some family-focused tax provisions, such as an expanded child care or dependent credit, but opposed broader tax increases and several previously rejected ideas, including sales tax changes and a social media tax. A major topic was fraud prevention and the Office of Legislative Auditor report on kickbacks. Republicans said the report reinforced their push for a statewide independent Office of Inspector General with a law enforcement division and a broader fraud definition, and they argued the office would have handled the cases more effectively. They also said they support the concept of an OIG bill but want only modest amendments, while criticizing House Democrats for resisting the law enforcement division and for raising constitutional objections they called a drafting issue. The lawmakers also reacted skeptically to the governor’s proposed AI-related job development fund and $10 million in forgivable loans for businesses affected by Operation Metro Search, saying the aid would mainly benefit downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul rather than the broader state. They closed with broader comments that the session felt relatively normal and less intense than past years, noted ongoing work on a bonding bill, and joked about campaign politics, possible candidates, and even the idea of a Senate dog.

Transcript Highlights:

• technical changes between the two, but the big thing, the substantive change, is the amendment for a group
• So, what this does is the amendment says that a nonprofit by itself is a member of an affiliated group
• c> uh<00:10:30.480> is<00:10:30.640> for<00:10:30.800> a<00:10:30.959> group
• <00:10:31.120> that amendment for uh is for a group that amendment for uh is for a group that
• 46.399> less<00:10:46.720> than<00:10:46.959> $500,000<00:10:48.079> a The group

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call 00:16 Discussion SB 158 01:12 Vote SB 158 04:06 Discussion HB 794 05:20 Vote HB 794 08:20 Discussion SB 183 09:44 Vote SB 183 17:46, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But I do think if we could get a bipartisan grouping together, Mr.
• also need you to understand the >> But I also need you to understand the new<00:22:06.880> group
• has never even seen this new group has never even seen this legislation.<00:22:09.840> And<00
• do think if we could get a >> But I do think if we could get a bipartisan<00:22:24.799> grouping
• bipartisan grouping together, Mr. bipartisan grouping together, Mr. chairman,<00:22:26.695> [

Keywords: 1136, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• On the summary, what this indicates is items based on working with our field group and working on the
• He was a financial specialist for our group, so he's been promoted into a fiscal analyst.
• So we have contracted with Jaramillo Accounting Group.
• We established a work group.
• The idea is to reconvene that work group one more time with implementing the initial recommendations

Transcript Highlights:

• By supporting this bill, which funds the NYSG, You are ensuring that a driven and capable group of young
• the Youth Council, you know, we have written them into statute to be members of different working groups
• I just want to thank them for the work that they've done regarding student attendance. ...working group
• school districts would be doing that work and thinking about what are the different ways they can group
• Groups that have deeply held beliefs that are very important to them and their institutions appreciate

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

Transcript Highlights:

• : would you be willing to work with me, considering that this is a very similar bill where we're grouping
• When the Opera House was saved in 2008 by a group of citizens, they bought it for $100,000 from the city
• Representative, you know, the group of seniors that have been there has been around for almost 25 years
• I think that's going to be the goal, and I think that we'll see more different age groups besides just
• I really think their stories are going to resonate with the group about the fabric agriculture in our

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

Transcript Highlights:

• It's the trade group that manufactures over-the-counter products and devices.
• I normally talk very well in front of groups that from senators makes me nervous.
• I'm just trying to stand because based upon what group, how you describe your business.
• We're speaking to groups about agriculture. I take the opportunities and run with them.
• By my second year I was volatile old to join my our county for age group.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, the Minnesota Public Television Association is a group of six independent nonprofit PBS stations
• The Minnesota Public Television Association group will be working with filmmaker Ken Burns and sharing
• In FY24, we had 14 groups and 41 musicians in our stable of artists.
• The musicians travel directly to our schools and provide these concerts free of charge in a small group
• This strategy allows us to keep all age groups informed and promote events to the... ...estimated 92,000

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

Transcript Highlights:

• be here with my friend and colleague, Representative Adam Scanlon, to welcome a very, very special group
• I can't tell you how proud I am of this group adequately enough in words.
• This is a very, very special group of people that join us today in the Senate.
• ; Kim Damado; and a very special thank you to our friends at the Hock-MCA who give this incredible group

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two resolutions: one commending the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston for Caribbean Week and another recognizing Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week. The chamber also acted on several committee reports and House petitions by suspending rules and referring matters to committees as recommended. The Senate then took up several House bills and, after suspending the rules, ordered them to a third reading: sick leave banks for Anna C. Contaris of the Trial Court, Kendra Winner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and Carlos Borges of the Department of Correction, as well as a bill authorizing the town of Lexington to grant 10 additional wine and malt beverage licenses for on-premises consumption. Later, the Senate passed to be enacted a bill increasing the membership of the select board of the town of Mattapoisett, sending it to the Governor. During the session, Senator Feeney recognized the Rolling Warriors Volt hockey team of North Attleboro, along with coaches, families, and supporters, celebrating their first U.S. gold medal at the North American Volt Hockey Championship and their upcoming World Cup appearance in Sweden. The Senate also adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Irene A. O'Shea and Tiffany Marie Horne, observed a moment of silence, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• They negotiate with a national compact group each year to add one or two.
• 00:09:57.440> a<00:09:57.680> national<00:09:58.320> compact<00:09:58.880> group
• negotiate with a national compact group negotiate with a national compact group each<00:09:59.519

Bills: SB147, SB158, SB163, SB147, SB158, SB163

Keywords: construction zone, work zone, speed camera, automated enforcement, photo radar, photographic speed enforcement, traffic safety, highway safety, road construction, maintenance workers, civil citation, civil fine, speeding ticket, owner liability, registered owner, ALDOT, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALEA, Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency, public safety

Transcript Highlights:

• we're also going to be adding provisions in the House version specifically to add into the working group
• version specifically to add into the version specifically to add into the working<00:08:14.560> group
• /c><00:08:14.879> the<00:08:15.280> executive<00:08:15.840> director, working group
• the executive director, working group the executive director, the<00:08:16.960> Hawaii<00:08:

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• that has been working the larger group that has been working on<00:31:54.559> this.
• Not because we don't like it, but we think that it's worthy of working with a larger group.
• Not because we don't like it, but we think that it's worthy of working with a larger group.
• Not because we don't like it, but we think that it's worthy of working with a larger group.
• worthy of working with a larger group. worthy of working with a larger group.

Bills: SF856, HF3168, HF3528, HF389

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh we had a group of folks got program.
• >> Um which I think was part of your group >> Um which I think was part of your group
• Without doing a really groups.
• /c><01:51:27.840> a<01:51:28.000> particular group of students for a particular group of
• It's a totally different group of kids.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved corrected minutes from October 6 after members noted and fixed several transcription and spelling errors, including a clarification that a comment about SAU numbers came from former Senator Jim Rubin. The vote to approve the corrected minutes was moved, seconded, and adopted with one abstention. The main presentation came from Chuck Bates of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), who described the organization, its certification program, and the role of school business administrators. He explained that ASBO members handle accounting and financial management, facilities, food service, HR, information systems, transportation, and risk management. He also outlined the certification program, which includes 21 courses, most online, plus four in-person workshops unique to New Hampshire, and noted that many members are not certified because the state licensure requirement was removed. Bates then addressed the committee’s interest in SAU consolidation and county-wide restructuring. He said business administrators often manage multiple budgets, attend school board meetings, and serve as a visible point of contact for the community. He argued that consolidation would create operational and financial challenges, including staff and facility relocation, differing accounting systems, lack of a standardized chart of accounts, and uncertain return on investment. He said the biggest obstacle would be local control, especially in small towns that do not want outside decisions affecting school closures, class sizes, or student transportation. Committee members questioned him about the distinction between administrative and academic control, the size of district offices in larger cities, and what might reduce administrative costs; Bates responded that many administrative costs stem from legislation and that consolidation would be difficult to implement without local support.