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• enable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build meaningful lives and contribute
• Every position contributes to the safety and stability of children and families.
• Every position contributes to the safety and stability of children and families.
• regulatory standards for licensed social workers who practice across a wide variety of settings, not limited

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several retirement and workforce-related bills. House Bill 2980 would place county correctional nurses and certain medical staff into Group 4 retirement. Representative Trino, Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and nurse manager Leanne Cameron argued that correctional nurses work in dangerous, high-stress settings with frequent contact with incarcerated people, high rates of mental illness and substance use in the jail population, and significant workplace violence, and that the change would help recruitment and retention with limited statewide fiscal impact. The committee also heard Senate Bill 210, which would create a commission to study additional regular compensation and annual expenses for members of the General Court. Senator John Keenan said Massachusetts has high leadership stipends compared with other states and argued the current structure can affect independence and public trust. Representative O'Day testified on House Bill 2928 to extend Group 2 retirement to additional Department of Children and Families social workers, and SEIU 509 witnesses described frequent transport of children, crisis response, threats, assaults, and other high-risk duties that they said match Group 2 work. Additional testimony supported House Bill 2943 for DDS service coordinators and supervisors, with witnesses describing home visits in unsafe conditions, transport of vulnerable individuals, direct care during staffing crises, and exposure to violence. House Bill 2899 drew support from the Association of Social Work Boards for social work field placement grants, incentives for supervisors, and expanded retirement benefits for DCF social workers. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2613, a local retirement bill for Salem police officer Kathleen Roachville, who described a severe line-of-duty injury during an arrest involving a combative person in a mental health crisis. Finally, Susan Smith Campbell testified for reclassifying certain DYS administrative officers into Group 2 because of their direct involvement in restraints, assaults, and crisis management. After testimony concluded, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.

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• the parties, and each member other than the majority and minority leaders, and the minority whip limited
• <00:17:37.360> so lives and at the same time contribute so lives and at the same time contribute
• I rise to recognize the Nitney Leatherneck's contribution to Christmas throughout the Commonwealth of
• the procurement options of limiting the procurement options of federal<03:02:43.040> agencies.
• I urge my county with limited resources.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• So really, child care assistance is In prior to November 1st, child care assistance was limited to any
• does. 44% of new applications came from families who are already eligible before we remove the income limit
• It is correct, me if I'm wrong, but limited. There's still a limited number of child care slots.
• And that issue of sort of limited slots and workforce. And so, can we work on and explore.
• Okay, we're going to invite, we're limiting it to, and we'll ask folks just to keep it down a bit.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• It is, correct me if I'm wrong, but limited—there's still a limited number of child care slots on or
• Every career that contributes to this is important. It is a very complicated issue.
• A child's parents have contributed to this. It is a very complicated issue.
• The most, and that issue of sort of limited slots and workforce.
• Okay, we're gonna invite, we're limiting it to, and we'll ask folks just to keep it down a bit.

Bills: SB2

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• In order to facilitate the goal of hearing as much from the public within the limits of our time, we
• Let us not be limited by a reliance on obsolete technology.
• We limited it in the committee that I took in my own committee. I don't know.
• I don't know how we did that, but we took amendments to our own bill, which limited it to, correct me
• We limited it in the committee that I took in my own committee. I don't know.

Summary: The committee first heard AB 470, which would change California’s carrier-of-last-resort rules and allow a phased transition away from copper landlines in areas deemed well served by alternative phone options. The author and AT&T argued the bill would protect consumers, preserve 911 access, require public notice and CPUC review, and direct investment toward modern fiber and emergency communications. Supporters included a wide range of business, civic, tribal, and community groups, while opponents from TURN, rural counties, labor, digital equity organizations, and local governments warned the bill could let AT&T shed service obligations too quickly, weaken protections for rural and underserved households, and harm workers. After extensive member discussion about CPUC authority, rural carveouts, labor impacts, and reinvestment, AB 470 was passed do pass as amended to Appropriations, with one no vote and one not voting, and the roll left open. The committee then took up AB 1532, a committee omnibus bill extending funding and surcharge authority for the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the TNC Access for All program, while also adding CPUC accountability provisions. Chair Boerner Horvath explained the bill would not raise consumer costs and would require the CPUC to appear at hearings when requested and adopt rules for commissioner attendance. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was moved do pass and re-refer to Utilities and Energy, though the roll was left open because it had not yet reached the threshold for immediate transmission. Finally, the committee heard AB 353, the Affordable Home Internet Act of 2025, which would establish an affordability floor for home broadband for low-income Californians after the expiration of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Supporters said broadband costs remain too high and that families, students, and vulnerable communities need a state solution now; opponents from the wireless industry and rural county representatives argued the bill would amount to an artificial price mandate and could complicate existing rural broadband buildouts. Members generally supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on small ISPs and rural areas, and the bill was moved forward with a motion and second while discussion continued about possible exemptions and amendments.

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• In order to facilitate the goal of the hearing as much of the public within the limits of our time, we
• The fact is this proposal does not limit a district's flexibility to change professional assignments,
• This proposal will not limit existing law and the authority that JPAs have for the flex flexibility to
• It will limit the capacity of the we have the courses and programs available for students.
• I've heard it has from all sorts of information to very limited information.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• There are also a limited number of hard copies of the agenda in this room.
• Counties and city jails do pass with author's amendments to limit the required notification to in-custody
• AB 1145, Jeff Gonzales, State Highway Safety Report, do pass as amended. to limit scope of study to State
• Do pass with author's amendments to limit the scope of the bill. Out with Republicans not voting.
• Ainsharp Collins, Parkinson's disease, voluntary tax contribution.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Demand for these emergency repair funds has grown due to the increasing age of state facilities and limited
• increasing age of State<00:04:04.079> facilities<00:04:04.879> and<00:04:05.079> limited
• <00:04:05.480> funding<00:04:05.840> for State facilities and limited funding for State
• facilities and limited funding for preventative<00:04:06.640> maintenance<00:04:07.640> admin
• The original four sheets were built by contributions from other entities that gave that facility to the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard from the Minnesota Department of Administration on the governor’s capital budget requests. Commissioner Tamara Grundal described the state’s deferred maintenance backlog, saying Minnesota owns more than 4,800 buildings across 19 agencies, with an estimated replacement value of $11.2 billion and about $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. She urged continued bonding support for asset preservation, CAPRA emergency repair funding, Capitol Complex security upgrades recommended by the ACAS advisory committee, and a budget-neutral account to help leverage federal funds for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle projects at state facilities. Members asked follow-up questions about prior security spending and CAPRA use. The commissioner said some 2018 security funds were used for items such as bollards, projectile-resistant glass, key card readers, and security kiosks, but specific details would be provided offline. On CAPRA, staff said recent projects included public safety upgrades, correctional facility repairs, water main and sewer work, roof repairs, lift station repairs, and boiler and steam trap replacements. The commissioner said the account has recently been used heavily, with about $1.9 million remaining, and estimated a typical target range of roughly $3 million to $5 million based on past spending and expected emergencies. A staffer said they did not know whether bonds had been issued ahead of time to fund the reserve and would follow up. The committee then heard from the Department of Public Safety on BCA capital projects. Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Superintendent Drew Evans said the governor’s proposal includes a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory in Mankato, expansion of BCA regional office and lab space, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters using trunk highway cash. Evans said the Mankato project is needed because of growth in DNA analysis, digital evidence, controlled substances, cyber tips, and sexual assault kit testing, and because the current St. Paul facility is over capacity. He said the new regional facility would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for scientists and law enforcement, support training, and improve evidence intake and crime scene response in southern Minnesota. Senator Pappas questioned the increase in the Mankato project cost from about $48 million to $68.6 million. Evans said the increase was driven by rising construction costs and additional specialized laboratory and support-space needs identified during design work with the Department of Administration. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• We can be grateful that public health investments and other efforts have contributed to significant and
• , substance use prevention and treatment, and culturally responsive community supports have all contributed
• nutrition policy through executive action and first-in-the-nation legislation in AB 1264 to define and limit
• perhaps combined with behavioral health issues, and just where you think we should be investing our limited
• It's being taken away by the federal government and, you know, and completely limiting our ability to

Summary: The Assembly Subcommittee on Health heard an overview of the California Department of Public Health budget, including a $5.1 billion department budget and 19 non-IT budget change proposals spanning environmental health, healthcare quality, infectious disease, healthy communities, health statistics, preparedness, and laboratory sciences. CDPH also presented estimates for WIC and the Genetic Disease Screening Program, both of which were described as relatively stable, with WIC food costs rising mainly due to inflation and participation holding near 1 million monthly participants. Members and public commenters raised support for several proposals, including funding for the California Reducing Disparities Project, AB 1264 implementation on school food standards, childhood lead poisoning prevention, the hospital bed capacity registry, sickle cell care networks, and WIC protections amid federal policy changes and shutdown-related uncertainty. Dr. Erica Pond then presented the 2026 State of Public Health report, highlighting major gains such as record-low mortality rates, all-time high life expectancy, and the first decline in overdose deaths in 14 years, while warning about persistent disparities in maternal and infant outcomes, rising severe maternal morbidity, and worsening mental and behavioral health trends, especially among younger adults. She emphasized racial and geographic inequities, the role of social drivers like poverty and education, and the importance of prevention investments through the Behavioral Health Services Act. Members discussed the need for upstream public health spending, environmental health preparedness, and how to translate data into action, while public comment largely focused on sustaining community-based prevention and equity programs. In a separate update on federal actions and public health partnerships, Dr. Pond and CDPH staff described California’s response to federal funding threats, vaccine policy changes, and measles outbreaks. They outlined new collaborations such as the West Coast Health Alliance, the Governor’s Public Health Alliance, the WHO outbreak network, and the FACT Coalition, along with CDPH’s process for reviewing and updating immunization and preventive service recommendations under AB 144. Members questioned the rise in measles and declining vaccination coverage, and CDPH said it is using trusted messengers and tailored outreach while continuing to evaluate federal recommendations. The committee then heard an ADAP estimate showing lower projected budget authority needs due to reduced caseload and one-time funding expiring, followed by public support for using ADAP rebate funds to expand HIV prevention, PrEP, testing, and disease intervention staffing. The final issue focused on public health information technology systems, including Sapphire, CalReady, CalConnect, CARE, MyTurn, MyCAVAC, and the digital vaccine record. CDPH explained how these systems support disease reporting, contact tracing, immunization tracking, vaccine ordering, and outbreak response, while the Department of Finance said only Sapphire and CalReady are funded in the Governor’s budget and the rest are under review because of the state’s budget deficit and declining utilization. Local health department representatives strongly opposed losing the systems, arguing that lower usage reflects post-pandemic conditions and that the tools save staff time, improve outbreak response, and prevent a return to manual spreadsheets and phone calls. Members echoed concern that cutting the systems would undermine public health capacity and waste prior state investment, and urged the administration to present a funding plan that matches its stated commitment to public health.

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• specifically, I'll turn it over to Jeff to get into the meat of the program because I know we have a limited
• We had limited data visibility into real-time performance.
• We had limited data visibility into real-time performance.
• And this ultimately contributed to a reduction in the overall available rebate dollars as compared to
• contributed to a reduction in the overall available rebate dollars as compared to previous years, and

Keywords: House Room C, General Assembly Building, 976, house, all

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• It's worth noting here that, obviously, with limited time and limited space on the slides themselves,
• Temporary staffing, this is the provision of workers to businesses for a limited time to supplement their
• Temporary staffing, this is the provision of workers to businesses for a limited time to supplement their
• Costa said, you know, in lieu of this honorarium, I'd like you to contribute that to the Cancer Society
• Costa said, you know, in lieu of this honorarium, I'd like you to contribute that to the Cancer Society

Summary: The committee first received a presentation from Dr. Reich on the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), including how the council’s joint executive-legislative forecasting process works, the main state revenue sources, and recent economic conditions. He said Washington’s economy is slowing, with weak employment growth, softer taxable sales, and uncertainty from tariffs, federal spending, and the federal shutdown. He also noted that the September forecast was reduced, mainly because of lower sales tax and real estate excise tax collections, and that the state still expects modest growth rather than a recession. Members asked about whether Washington tends to lag national downturns and how forecast information should affect budgeting; Dr. Reich said the forecast is a revenue tool, not a budgeting decision, and that spending choices remain with elected officials. The Department of Revenue then presented on Washington’s sales and use tax structure and the implementation of Senate Bill 5814, which expands retail sales tax to several services effective October 1, 2025. Steve Ewing explained how sales and use tax are sourced, how reseller permits and the multiple points of use exemption work, and how the new law applies to live presentations, temporary staffing, investigations and security services, IT services, custom website development, advertising services, and custom software. He said DOR held listening sessions, issued interim guidance, and set up a centralized landing page and outreach efforts to help taxpayers understand the changes. He also described a six-month grace period for certain pre-existing contracts through March 31, 2026, but said penalties and interest still apply under the statute. Committee members raised concerns about how businesses and individuals will know when a service is taxable, who is responsible for collecting and remitting tax, and how sourcing will work for services delivered across multiple locations or online. DOR staff walked through examples involving accounting services, live lectures, virtual events, advertising campaigns, and search engine marketing, including the use of reasonable allocation and pool codes when exact sourcing data is unavailable. Members also questioned the administrative burden on small businesses and professionals newly subject to tax, and whether additional legislative fixes or relief from penalties and interest may be needed. No votes or formal actions were taken in the work session.

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• To Gay goes, so one of the limits on our authority, or my authority as trustee, Under federal laws, we
• ONRT's contribution was a certain amount of money; again, I can follow up.
• It was limited just to that. OK, my last question, Mr. Chair.
• Obviously, we need to do that—set limits.
• I think the other thing that is a contributing factor to a lot of this is also the drought.

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• And all of that work really does contribute to safer and healthier facilities for incarcerated people
• I understand that my time is limited, so I will only highlight a few points from that handout.
• There's a limited amount of money.
• and using vacancy savings to cover other budget needs is no longer valid or available, further contributing
• Phone dialers can become an option where they can dial from the tablet, and we can limit, you know, what

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• I think there are a number of contributing factors to the creation of centers for, or not centers, but
• programs within the intelligence... community, making sure that we enact security clearance reform to limit
• Number one, again, to make sure that there are no illegal and unconstitutional programs. limiting, in
• Given my limited vantage point not being in this seat, I am concerned that there are still problems with
• In some cases, my concern would be that unnecessary bureaucratic layers may be contributing to that problem

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• So this bill will limit the ability to appeal for interested parties in infill development.
• So this bill will limit the ability to appeal for interested parties in infill development.
• That does not mean Alameda County contributes nothing.
• We do not limit funds. There is no good argument in opposition to this bill. We do not limit funds.
• Housing providers are facing limited availability.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• contribute to Minnesota's economy<00:31:48.200> working<00:31:48.480> in<00:31:48.639>
• there's very limited opportunities for um<00:56:30.880> for<00:56:31.200> folks<00:56:
• It's fantastic, and I really think there's a lot of value to society for the work they contribute to
• It's fantastic, and I really think there's a lot of value to society for the work they contribute to
• It's fantastic, and I really think there's a lot of value to society for the work they contribute to

Keywords: 1183, house

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• um we're having a conversation around what we can do as a committee and as a legislative body uh to limit
• body uh to limit waste Fraud and<00:03:11.280> Abuse<00:03:11.560> and<00:03:11.680>
• to the growth in the total contributes to the growth in the total spending<01:24:09.360> um<01
• We still had the asset limitation, but the paying-the-premium thing is still there.
• but the but the the the um limitation but the but the the the um paying<01:47:55.000> the<01:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee convened for an opening discussion of the 2025 Human Services session, with members emphasizing bipartisan collaboration, the committee’s mission to strengthen support systems for Minnesotans, and a focus on helping vulnerable people thrive. The chair and members welcomed new and returning senators and staff, including new pages and interim committee administration, and several members briefly introduced themselves and their backgrounds in public service and human services work. Members identified the main issues they expect to address this session: workforce shortages in human services professions, long-term care, program integrity, and efforts to limit waste, fraud, and abuse so funding reaches people who need it most. The chair also previewed upcoming hearings on eligibility and redeterminations for people with disabilities, MnCHOICES reassessments, assisted living and provider payment delays, and updates on direct care and treatment, noting that more detailed discussion would come in later meetings. The committee then received a budget overview from fiscal analyst Kyle Raymond. He explained the combined Health and Human Services budget area, noted jurisdiction changes tied to the creation of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the planned separation of Direct Care and Treatment, and said some figures may differ from the November forecast because of those shifts. He outlined the major funding sources for the budget area, including federal funds and the general fund, and said the presentation would focus on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget the legislature will be considering.

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• These gaps grow because of factors such as limited access to quality early care and education, which
• These gaps grow because of factors such as limited access to quality early care and education, which
• <00:07:51.319> wide<00:07:52.319> um These gaps grow because of factors such as limited
• can see here the average wage for child care workers is just under $16 an hour, high stress, and limited
• Without this appropriation, our providers will be forced to limit work experience placements.

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• Despite rising health costs and as an added benefit, we are keeping the employee contributions for health
• For the Strong Families Tax Credit Program, the bill limits a taxpayer contribution to an eligible charitable
• It limits the maximum a charitable organization can receive at $10 million per year, and it increases
• The term includes, but is not limited to, organizations that engage in fact-checking.
• The bill establishes the contribution rates by employees and by employers that are participating in the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Limited economic opportunity is also a risk factor for exploitation, and in Northeastern Minnesota, we
• Limited economic opportunity is also a risk factor for exploitation, and in Northeastern Minnesota, we
• Limited economic opportunity is also a risk factor for exploitation, and in Northeastern Minnesota, we
• 00:45:50.040> know,<00:45:50.320> full<00:45:50.560> and<00:45:50.680> contributing
• <00:45:51.240> member you know, full and contributing member you know, full and contributing

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 4738 was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Representative Keeler presented the bill as a funding source for Minnesota’s Safe Harbor program, arguing that trafficking and sexual exploitation are statewide problems and that current shelter and housing resources are insufficient. She and several supporters emphasized that the program serves youth across greater Minnesota, not just the metro, and that state and federal funding pressures make additional support necessary. Testifiers from Place Called Home/Life House, The Link, the City of Minneapolis, and a survivor all described the impact of Safe Harbor and related shelter programs. They cited data on youth served, bed nights, mental health services, and high unmet need, including waitlists and youth turned away because programs are full. Testimony stressed that stable housing and trauma-informed services help survivors recover and move toward education, employment, and family stability. One committee member, Representative Davis, objected to the proposed funding source, saying he would not support taking money from women’s sports scholarships and urging a different source. The bill’s tax mechanism was described as ending the sales tax exemption for preferred seating, suite licenses, and related amenities at athletic and entertainment events. Alec Williams of We Make Minnesota supported the proposal as a fair way to raise revenue from high-end discretionary purchases for a public purpose. Committee discussion also focused on the size of the revenue estimate and the breakdown of the impact, with nonpartisan staff saying roughly 85% would come from suite licenses, 10% from collegiate seating, and 5% from amenities. Representative Smith and others framed the issue as both a tax and moral question, and the chair moved the bill to be laid over.