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• We're also looking at increasing the formula distribution of funding, which may result in minimizing
• On slide three, just to carve out what the State road fund is comprised of specific tax distributions
• We currently have two funds that are funded with tax distributions that support local infrastructure,
• I have another question about the distribution. I know it wasn't too long ago.
• You'll see that our projects are distributed pretty evenly geographically throughout the district.

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• And then the bar graph component shows how much money has been distributed.
• So when we're looking at the distribution of or the return from the unused fund.
• I don't know the distribution of.
• Table 6 shows how various shares of the surtax impact the distribution to the HCAF.
• And so as it currently stands, roughly 55% of that surtax is distributed.

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• It has been over-distributed to us. So, that's what's going on with that.
• So, there's a distribution to the program fund that occurs each year.
• Distributions. Again, this will sound familiar.
• So the hold harmless distributions partially compensate counties and municipalities.
• The GRT applies at multiple stages of production and distribution, not just final consumption.

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• ,<00:39:20.800> and generation, distribution, and generation, distribution, and consumption
• Uh, the distributed to the general fund.
• ,<02:43:57.439> the way that the tax is distributed, the way that the tax is distributed,
• <03:13:03.359> of Let's move on to uh distribution of Let's move on to uh distribution of
• The numbers are funible distribution.

Keywords: 916, all

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• we support nlloxxin distribution we support nlloxxin distribution statewide.<01:24:49.199> And
• Um staff to facilitate the distribution.
• Are you you've distributed 148,000 kits.
• They do that through distribute funds.
• Um we have gotten distribution of that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting, and then approved a large agenda of contracts and related items, with the total agenda amount stated as $359,638,393.88. Most items were approved without objection, but two contracts were pulled for discussion: attorney general panel counsel contingency fee contracts and a Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission personal services contract. For the attorney general’s office, Chris Lewis explained that the contracts were panel counsel contingency fee agreements, with 14 qualified awards from 16 applicants. He said the contracts were contingency-based, so no money would be paid unless cases were successful, and that the fee structure worked out to roughly 5% under the statutory waterfall. Senators asked about the size of the contracts, whether the terms were uniform, why no Kentucky firms were among the awardees, and how the public should understand the large dollar figures. Lewis said one Kentucky firm applied but was disqualified for a late submission, other Kentucky firms had inquired but did not apply, and local firms could still work with national firms on cases. The committee then approved the contracts. The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission contract drew more extensive questioning. Commission representatives said they had previously had a contract disapproved because the proper process was not followed, so they used an RFI process posted on the state and commission websites for at least three weeks. They received one applicant, a Kentucky firm, and set the rate at $125 per hour. Members questioned whether the commission was acting beyond its ethics mission, whether staff were helping draft complaints against legislators, and whether the commission was taking on a prosecutorial or human-resources role. The commission said its role is limited to enforcing the legislative code of ethics, providing advisory guidance, and following the formal complaint process; it does not pursue matters outside that code. Members also raised concerns about the earlier procurement misstep and the commission’s credibility, and the commission apologized, said it had corrected the process, and pledged to comply going forward. The committee then approved the contract.

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• reimbursement claims and distributing reimbursement claims and distributing reimbursements<00:09
• to cacfp and sfsp nonprofit distributed to cacfp and sfsp nonprofit sponsors<00:12:52.959> in
• sites and um MD received distribution sites and um MD received complaints<00:19:35.960> that<
• better distribution better distribution method<00:38:02.599> um<00:38:02.760> I'd<
• <00:59:27.359> sites makes suspicious meal distribution sites makes suspicious meal distribution

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Policy Committee met to hear a delayed presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on MDE’s oversight of Feeding Our Future, a report released in June 2024. The chair framed the hearing as an oversight review of how the Minnesota Department of Education handled the nonprofit’s participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program, emphasizing that the hearing was not about criminal charges against agency staff. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall and Director of Special Reviews Katherine Tyson explained that their review focused on state oversight, not the underlying federal fraud case, which involved an alleged $250 million scheme and ongoing criminal proceedings. The auditors concluded that MDE’s oversight was inadequate and created opportunities for fraud. They said MDE failed to act on warning signs before the pandemic, did not effectively use its authority to hold Feeding Our Future accountable, and was ill prepared to respond to problems. Examples included approving applications despite concerns about internal controls and staffing, failing to follow up on earlier review findings, not adequately investigating at least 30 complaints, and in one case referring a complaint back to Feeding Our Future for resolution rather than conducting an independent investigation. They also said MDE deferred serious deficiencies without enough evidence that problems had been fully corrected and approved meal claims despite records showing major inconsistencies. Tyson said MDE had made progress on all eight recommendations in the report, though one recommendation to the legislature had not yet been addressed because the session had not convened since the report’s release. The auditors recommended that the legislature establish clearer statutory criteria or give MDE rulemaking authority for sponsor applications, and that MDE strengthen verification of sponsor information, focus more on high-risk sponsors, improve complaint procedures, and emphasize program integrity if waivers reduce oversight in the future. In response to member questions, the auditors said MDE’s reported progress was partial in some areas and that further review would be needed to fully confirm implementation. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.

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• So is essentially a distribution cost.
• That's still a distribution cost.
• That's still a distribution cost.
• Uh but our distribution system.
• Public Utility Commission's distributed Public Utility Commission's distributed energy<01:34:26.400

Bills: HF3830, HF3688

Keywords: utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house

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• Secondly, that public funds cannot be used to facilitate this distribution.
• Also a voter registration application, but this bill would criminalize DPS employees for distributing
• It just says distribution. Again, this is way too broad.
• As pointed out, this bill says distribution. It doesn't say mail, so it is very broad.
• Distribute it within 30 days of an election with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result

Bills: HB304, HB401, HB556, HB1475, HB1489, HB2259, HB2424, HB2773, HB2811, HB3323, HB304

Keywords: voter ID, citizenship proof, provisional ballot, election security, Texas, voting rights, deep fakes, misleading videos, election integrity, criminal offense, digital misinformation, deep fake, political manipulation, misinformation, artificial media, political influence, artificially generated media, election influence, Texas Election Code, healthcare reform

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• <00:21:52.679> in makes a change to the um distribution in makes a change to the um distribution
• Subdivision 5 covers distributions to eligible consumers, and following that paragraph, lines 318 to
• Senator Pratt, on that note, basically in the bill the Attorney General is to distribute the money in
• the Attorney General is to distribute the Attorney General is to distribute the<00:26:15.520>
• <00:28:32.519> to to determine whether um distribution to to determine whether um distribution

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• At that point it will be distributed to the committee members and then we will also—that'll be the time
• At that point it will be distributed to the committee members and then we will also—that'll be the time
• I believe on the next not distributing I believe on the next not tomorrow<00:26:28.320> but<00
• At that point it will be distributed<00:26:36.080> to<00:26:36.320> the<00:26:36.480>
• and distributed to the committee members and then<00:26:37.840> we<00:26:38.000> will<

Bills: HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178, HB3, HB116, HB165, HB178

Keywords: illegal alien, enhanced sentencing, criminal offenses, minor victims, felonies, Alabama legislature, HB116, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, sunset review, Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board, bail bonding, bail bonds, bail bond industry, professional bail bondsman, licensing board, state agency continuation, agency reauthorization, regulatory board, criminal justice

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• Senate Bill 112-FN, relative to purchase power agreements for electric distribution utilities. be thrown
• for electric distribution utilities. for electric distribution utilities.
• said was the sentence that said investor-owned<00:13:15.000> electric<00:13:15.640> distribution
• investor-owned electric distribution investor-owned electric distribution utilities<00:13:16.720
• distribution utilities. distribution utilities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Many of these libraries have food distribution programs. They connect people with health care.
• There are some counties where you see a handful of food distributions based on population that might
• The number of distributions in those areas.
• And that means, you know, bringing forward things like city-owned When there's a food bank distribution
• It's easier for me to go to the food distribution.

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• Distribute that money on a yearly basis.
• This year, we're able to increase it to $100 million distribution to our departments.
• This year we distributed $100 million.
• That $1.4 million would affect the grant fund and the distribution.
• Maybe half of the 1.4 on the distribution and half on the grant fund.

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• Senate Bill 2506E revises the distributions of the fuel sales tax proceeds and caps the distribution
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions. the House
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.
• House Bill 5501E, a bill to be entitled an act relating to documentary stamp tax distributions.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• You know, all he can be charged with is possession with intent to distribute.
• legitimate pill and distribute it illegally.
• The bill is to use it specifically for the manufacturing and distribution on the streets.
• Now it's time for the state to act and ban the sale and distribution of kratom.
• This is not a fringe issue. and ban of the sale and distribution of Kratum.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The hearing covered a wide range of Judiciary Committee bills, with much of the testimony focused on criminal justice, public safety, and civil asset forfeiture reform. Several lawmakers and advocates supported bills to increase penalties or create new offenses related to assaults on sports officials, assaults on transit workers, reckless discharge of firearms, fires and explosives, pill press machines, and drug-induced homicide. Testifiers described rising harassment and violence against youth sports officials and transit workers, as well as the fentanyl overdose crisis and the need for stronger tools to prosecute dealers whose conduct leads to death. Supporters of the sports-official and transit-worker bills emphasized declining referee availability and repeated assaults on commuter rail and MBTA workers. District attorneys also backed bills on reckless firearm discharge and fires/explosives, saying current law does not adequately address dangerous conduct that endangers bystanders. The committee also heard testimony on several proposals related to youth diversion and prison mitigation. Supporters of the youth court justice fund bill said youth courts are peer-led diversion programs with strong compliance and low recidivism, and argued for a stable funding source rather than annual earmarks. A representative from Bridgewater supported a prison mitigation fund for municipalities that host state prisons, saying the costs of public safety and emergency services are not fully covered. On gun policy, testimony split between supporters of a bill to ban in-state manufacture of assault-style rifles for civilian sale and opponents or skeptics of other firearm-related measures, including a bill on collateralizing firearms and a bill to increase penalties for drug trafficking combined with illegal firearm offenses. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to civil asset forfeiture reform. Advocates from the ACLU, CPCS, the Boston Bar Association, the Institute for Justice, and others supported bills to increase the burden of proof, improve transparency and reporting, require counsel, and limit or eliminate the current practice of directing forfeiture proceeds to law enforcement. They argued the current system creates perverse incentives, lacks adequate due process, and is insufficiently transparent. District Attorney Paul Tucker defended current forfeiture practices, saying his office has reporting and oversight, uses the funds for investigations and community programs, and warned that reducing forfeiture revenue would hinder crime fighting. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; the chairs repeatedly thanked witnesses and indicated the bills would remain under consideration.

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• What this bill seeks to do is increase the distribution of revenue from the existing surcharge on insurance
• The distribution to the Health Care Affordability Fund was adjusted several years later.
• The distribution to the health care, to the health care affordability fund was adjusted several years
• And as I mentioned, they depend on volunteers to actually distribute the food.
• And, as I mentioned, they depend on volunteers to actually distribute the food.

Keywords: 996, all

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• They've distributed the money to many different public and private groups.
• Most of the funds are distributed to state agencies, councils, and commissions.
• <00:08:53.680> of funding formula for the distribution of funding formula for the distribution
• Humanity Center and they also distribute Humanity Center and they also distribute grants<00:10:21.440
• free or reduced tickets or Distributing free or reduced tickets and<00:12:14.079> distributing

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Legacy Finance Committee held its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair emphasizing the committee’s role in overseeing Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment funds. The committee then received an overview of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund from Mary Davis. She explained that the fund receives 19.75% of the 1% sales tax, is constitutionally limited to arts education, arts access, and preserving Minnesota history and cultural heritage, and is not a guaranteed base for prior recipients. She reviewed major recipients and statutory requirements, including the Minnesota State Arts Board’s 47% share, funding for the Historical Society, libraries, humanities and cultural organizations, public media, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. She also noted the 5% reserve requirement, reporting obligations, and a 2023 legislative directive to improve access through free or reduced admission and outreach to households regardless of income. The committee next heard from Janelle Taylor on the natural resources funds, focusing on the Clean Water Fund and Parks and Trails Fund. She said the Clean Water Fund receives 33% of Legacy revenues and must be used to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and protect groundwater, with at least 5% dedicated to drinking water sources. She described the Clean Water Council’s recommendation process and said most of the money goes to Board of Water and Soil Resources projects, with additional funding for PCA and DNR monitoring. In response to a question about Hastings and PFAS contamination, she said the legislature could appropriate clean water money if the project fits the constitutional criteria and protects drinking water sources. For the Parks and Trails Fund, she explained it receives 14.25% of Legacy revenues and is allocated under the long-standing 40-40-20 split: 40% to state parks and trails, 40% to metropolitan regional parks and trails, and 20% to Greater Minnesota regional parks and trails. House Fiscal Analysis staff then reviewed the reserve requirement and available balances, noting that each Legacy fund must keep a 5% reserve to protect against forecast changes. For the upcoming biennium, they cited approximately $327.229 million available for the Outdoor Heritage Fund, $184.73 million for the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and $133.13 million for the Parks and Trails Fund, with the Clean Water Fund total discussed earlier at about $311 million. Members briefly discussed the importance of the reserve and the zero-base nature of the funds. The committee then moved on to an overview of the Outdoor Heritage Fund and Outdoor Heritage Council from Mark Johnson and Joe Pelco, who explained that the fund was approved by voters in 2008, lasts 25 years, receives about one-third of the 3/8 of 1% sales tax, and is used to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. They described the council’s statutory role, the small grants program for projects from $5,000 to $500,000, and the annual recommendation process, but no votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• Those conditions are not evenly distributed.
• Those conditions are not evenly distributed.
• Those conditions are not evenly distributed.
• Those conditions are not evenly distributed.
• Those conditions are not evenly distributed.

Bills: HR11, HB1872, HB2171, HB2161, HB2416, HB2518, HB2617, HB2159, HB2606, HB2362, HB2385, HB2476, HB1923, HB2444, HB1608, HB1967, HB1968, HB2502, HB1782, HB2357, HB2445, HB1870, HB1838, HB2137, HB2208, HB2458, HB1972, HB2007, HB2160, HB2343, HB2315, HB2505, HB1857, HB469, HB1452, HB814, HB1621, HB1880, HB1831, HB1572, HB2119, HB2139, HB2459, HB2194, HB2561, HB2017, HB1931, HB1700, HB1719, HB1726, HB1737, HB1742, HB2049, HB2383, HB2116, HB2446, HB2249, HB2255, HB2320, HB2360, HB2581, HB2443, HB1531, HB2622, HB9, HB2290, HB2291, HB2235, HB2263, HB2498, HB1579, HB1728, HB1900

Keywords: 808 Elite, youth football, American Youth Football National Championships, AYF, Hawaii football, youth athletics, sports recognition, commendation, House resolution, student-athletes, sportsmanship, teamwork, state pride, Hawaii youth sports, national championship, early learning, apprenticeship, child care, education funding, workforce development

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• PAR direct distribution.
• <02:40:39.920> operating 9,165 PAR direct distribution operating 9,165 PAR direct distribution
• 5,165 para direct distribution 5,165 para direct distribution 958,17758,177 workers<02:47:53.040
• Para direct distribution.
• Paragraph direct distribution.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the prior journal, and heard several brief recognitions before moving to business. Members welcomed foster care advocates for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Girl Scouts visiting the Capitol, and participants in Black Maternal Health Week, with remarks emphasizing foster youth voice, leadership development, and the need for culturally competent maternal health care and doula/midwife support. The chamber then took up House Joint Resolution 1026, honoring former Governor Roy Romer and designating a portion of I-25 as the Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway. Supporters highlighted Romer’s long public service, his work on education and infrastructure, and his role in major state projects. A proposed amendment to strike the word “memorial” was withdrawn, the House suspended the rules to allow Romer to speak from the well, and Romer offered remarks about legislative collegiality and the importance of democracy and listening to opposing views. House Joint Resolution 1026 was adopted on a 60-0 vote, with four excused and one absent. After a brief recess, the House returned to special orders and resumed reading House Bill 1410 at length, continuing through extensive appropriations language for the Department of Human Services, including child welfare, youth services, Medicaid-related transfers, SNAP and benefits administration, and other funding line items. No final action on House Bill 1410 was taken in the portion provided.

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• They're also referred to as distributed power plants and aggregated distributed energy resources.
• Basically, you're using existing distribution lines.
• We are taking all of these distributed energy resources.
• It's docket 22-00089-UT, a grid modernization and distribution planning docket.
• A brief outline here: it would aggregate the Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).