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• 2923, food bank distribution; HB 2921, physical education instruction; HB 2923, quarter treatment judicial

Keywords: 1182, all

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• requires the same disclosure of dual citizenship for candidates seeking nomination or election to judicial

Bills: S0564, S0572, S0414, S0620, S0500, S0092

Keywords: student volunteers, polling locations, election administration, community service, Florida statutes, ethics, public officers, employment of relatives, transparency, government accountability, campaign finance, child care, elections, fund usage, political candidates, candidate qualifying, federal office, election integrity, regulatory compliance, political candidacy

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered several election- and ethics-related bills. Senate Bill 572 by Senator Harrell, which would update ethics statutes so the definition of “relative” includes foster parents and foster children, received supportive testimony from the Commission on Ethics and passed unanimously. Senate Bill 414 by Senator Bracy Davis, allowing campaign funds to be used for campaign-related child care expenses, was presented as a way to reduce barriers to public service but was temporarily postponed after the sponsor said it lacked the votes to advance. Senate Bill 500 by Senator Avila would require FDLE protective security details for major-party nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and cabinet offices from nomination through assumption of office; members questioned the scope, definitions of major and minor parties, and whether taxpayers should bear the cost, and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote. Senate Bill 620 by Senator Mayfield would require candidates for federal, state, county, district, judicial, and school board offices to disclose any non-U.S. citizenship or dual citizenship; testimony opposed the bill as stigmatizing dual citizens, but it was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 92 by Chair Gaetz, which creates whistleblower-style protections for public employees who file ethics complaints based on firsthand knowledge and face retaliation, with support from the Commission on Ethics. In addition, the committee unanimously approved a block of gubernatorial appointments and then passed Senate Bill 564 by Senator Yarborough, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours; members discussed whether the bill would create new volunteer opportunities and whether the term “community service hours” needed clarification. The meeting ended with adjournment.

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• Concerns have been raised about the clarity of the findings contained in these judicial orders.

Bills: HB50

Keywords: constitutional amendment, ballot language, fiscal note, fiscal impact, cost estimate, savings estimate, Legislative Budget Board, LBB, secretary of state, Election Code, Government Code, voter information, ballot proposition, state budget, election administration, Texas

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• General has the authority to challenge the constitutionality of these federal directives to the judicial

Bills: SB18, SB19, SB666, SB688, SB707, SB888, SB 18, SB 19

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• General has authority to challenge the constitutionality of these federal directives through the judicial

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

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• It has been calendared here in the judicial chambers right here in the Capitol, and we look forward to

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: A House Republican spokesperson gave an update on the ongoing Minnesota House standoff, saying Republicans continue to seek formal recognition from the Secretary of State and objecting to what they described as the executive branch blocking duly elected members from being recognized on the House floor. They said the Minnesota Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Thursday in a case filed against the Secretary of State over that issue, and they argued that motions had been placed at the desk for several days and that the Secretary’s court filings mischaracterized the parties’ communications. The spokesperson also said negotiations with Democratic colleagues over starting the session were continuing, describing Democrats as showing increased motivation to reach a deal and attributing that, in part, to public pressure. They said House Republicans have been present and working each day, while criticizing absent Democratic members and noting that more than $200,000 in taxpayer funds has been paid to members who have not shown up. They said another meeting was planned for that evening, with no meeting scheduled yet for the next day. Questions also touched on recall efforts and the status of Representative Brad Tab. The spokesperson said recall petitions are a separate process handled by the state party and, once initiated, cannot be stopped by House leaders. On seating Representative Brad Tab, they said the House retains authority to judge the eligibility of its own membership and that their position had not changed.

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• The statistics that are not new for us: the 100,000-unit shortage, the fact that more than 650,000 Minnesotans
• The statistics that are not new for us: the 100,000-unit shortage, the fact that more than 650,000 Minnesotans
• The statistics that are not new for us: the 100,000-unit shortage, the fact that more than 650,000 Minnesotans
• In fact, uh a statistic we housing.
• In fact, uh a statistic we often<01:24:07.120> talk<01:24:07.360> about<01:24:07.600>

Bills: HF3279, HF1879, HF1417, HF2462

Keywords: housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing

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• Might not show up statistically, the difference between a doctor and a nurse practitioner, but I think
• And maybe statistically that will prove out to be true that it's been excessive training.
• This is not just a statistic; these are our sisters, our daughters, our neighbors, and these are the
• But I think one statistic that was brought up earlier by Representative Johnson that is important to
• You wanted statistics, so you can definitely take a closer look at that study.

Bills: HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794

Keywords: local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits

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• And there's some really sobering statistics as we look across the country, and that is if we look across
• > as<01:22:33.120> we<01:22:33.280> look<01:22:33.520> across sobering statistics
• as we look across sobering statistics as we look across the<01:22:34.159> country<01:22:34.560
• 01:23:09.520> worse<01:23:10.159> few<01:23:10.480> other<01:23:10.800> statistics
• going to get worse few other statistics going to get worse few other statistics uh<01:23:11.960>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You know, looking at the statistics, even though we have low rates for our premiums for our insurance
• Looking at the statistics, even though we have low rates for our premiums for our insurance, Minnesota
• Looking at the statistics, even though we have low rates for our premiums for our insurance, Minnesota
• Looking at the statistics, even though we have low rates for our premiums for our insurance, Minnesota
• I share these statistics because they help underscore the value and importance of maintaining a healthy

Bills: HF837

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, 1183, house

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• Southerland: Madam Chair, I'd have to actually look and find out what the actual statistic or the data
• But if you're looking for a statistic, that would be something that I'd have to do some research in,
• look and find out what the<01:13:31.840> actual<01:13:32.280> St<01:13:32.920> statistic
• or the data says the actual St statistic or the data says about<01:13:34.960> that<01:13:35.400
• that would be something that a statistic that would be something that I'd<01:14:09.239> have<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I want to share a statistic with you: if you look around the room, just in this room, one out of three
• /c><01:14:30.320> with<01:14:30.480> you<01:14:30.960> if I want to share a statistic
• with you if I want to share a statistic with you if you<01:14:31.199> look<01:14:31.400> around
• National domestic violence and those are National domestic violence and those are National statistics
• and we are just just in this statistics and we are just just in this room<01:14:45.360> if<01

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We use a statistical technique called regression analysis to understand whether the patterns that we
• This means that an assessment is statistically tested to confirm that it accurately predicts the outcome
• There are specific statistical tests that should be completed on assessments to determine that they're
• And DCYS researchers had done some research on their tools that determined that they were not statistically

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• Just a couple of high-level statistics about the facilities we license.
• I don't have the same statistics that my colleague had, so I can go back and ask for the specifics about
• And are there statistics released about the number of complaints and what the nature of the complaints
• And I'm looking, and I'm not seeing the statistics that I was hoping to find to answer your question,

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Um, and I'll say, you know, I'll caution using statistics on, um, you know, if there's danger with cardiac
• 43.520> using say, you know, and I'll caution using say, you know, and I'll caution using statistics
• 45.800> you<00:16:45.920> know,<00:16:46.320> if<00:16:46.480> there's statistics
• on um, you know, if there's statistics on um, you know, if there's danger<00:16:47.120> with<

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• If you look statistically, healthcare workers are about 10% of our workforce in the U.S., and they suffer
• violence incidents and if<00:05:01.960> you<00:05:02.040> look<00:05:02.200> statistically
• ,<00:05:03.480> healthcare if you look statistically, healthcare if you look statistically

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• Zimmer has some statistics, but, uh, the one important one that I thought of, or that I was made aware
• Zimmer<00:14:44.200> has<00:14:44.400> some<00:14:44.560> statistics,<00:14:45.240
• > but,<00:14:45.640> uh,<00:14:45.920> the Zimmer has some statistics, but, uh,
• the Zimmer has some statistics, but, uh, the one<00:14:46.240> important<00:14:46.680> one<

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• study this and do put a lot of effort into plugging in, working with workforce, working with our statistics
• 28.880> our working with workforce, working with our working with workforce, working with our statistics
• 30.000> state<00:24:30.320> and<00:24:30.640> trying<00:24:30.799> to statistics
• in the state and trying to statistics in the state and trying to get<00:24:31.120> kids<00:24

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• Number two, the JDTA assessment tool is something that is a statistically validated tool.
• So last year in Health and Mental Health, I sat there and I read statistics.
• But last year when I gave all of these statistics, I don't think it resonated.
• I have 2024 statistics, but I don't have 2025 at this time. They're just not out.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• <00:22:44.240> here<00:22:44.480> that throw out a couple statistics here that throw
• Maybe I need to explain the statistics I was sharing better.
• compared to um other know the statistics compared to um other states<00:43:00.559> New<00:43:
• And I'd also note that we've kept track of some statistics in terms of how many people over the last
• There are some statistics out there on that; I just don't have them off the top of my head.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Division III held an informational hearing on Medicaid, Medicare, Choices for Independence, and related financing, while postponing nursing facility financing and the county cap discussion to a later date. DHHS officials Ann Landry, Jonathan Ballard, and Medicaid Director Henry Litman provided an overview of Medicaid’s role, noting it is a federal-state partnership with state-specific eligibility and benefits, and emphasizing that Medicaid is a major funding and programmatic support for other DHHS initiatives. They also distinguished Medicaid from Medicare and explained that Medicaid funding is not the same as grant funding, though some providers may also receive federal grants through other channels. The presentation focused on New Hampshire’s relatively small Medicaid program and why it differs from national averages. Officials said about 184,000 residents are covered, roughly one in seven Granite Staters compared with one in five nationally, and attributed the difference largely to the state’s higher per-capita income and older population. They highlighted that about 65% of Medicaid-enrolled adults in New Hampshire are working, that only 22% of births are covered by Medicaid versus 42% nationally, and that the state’s uninsured rate is lower than the national rate. Members asked about covered services, income limits, federal matching rates, and the names of optional eligibility groups; staff explained that New Hampshire offers the optional groups discussed, with matching rates varying by category, including 90% for Granite Advantage and certain other groups, and 65% for children above the required level. A substantial portion of the hearing covered eligibility rules and recent policy changes. Officials reviewed the history of Medicaid, including HCBS waivers, the CFI program, Katie Beckett, the Olmstead decision, the ACA, and the end of continuous enrollment after the public health emergency. They also discussed the 2023 legislative expansion of postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months and child eligibility changes. In response to questions, DHHS said it is tracking utilization and costs for the postpartum expansion and reported that many maternal deaths occur after the prior 60-day coverage period, often involving substance use disorder or suicide; they said the longer coverage is intended to improve access to treatment and prevention. The committee also walked through household-income examples, clarified that Medicaid eligibility is based on household income and categorical rules, and confirmed that Granite Advantage ends at 138% of the federal poverty level unless another categorical basis applies. No votes were taken, and the hearing remained informational.