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• Section 3 is a series of appropriation extensions. I'll go through them quickly.
• I'll go through them extensions.
• > ELS<00:34:41.120> uh<00:34:41.960> uh extensions on the ELS uh uh extensions on
• <00:37:31.840> um out that one of the extensions um out that one of the extensions um in<00
• I know U of M Extension is working on the fiscal note as well.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Our finance board meeting is the second Friday of every month, usually held at the extension office.
• <00:27:06.159> Our<00:27:06.480> a held at the extension office.
• Our a held at the extension office.
• at the Franklin County Extension Office. at the Franklin County Extension Office.
• office and we were extension office and we were highlighting<00:31:38.080> kind<00:31:38.320>

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:18 KOAP Report 00:58 Approval of Minutes 53:58, 958, all

Summary: The Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee met on June 11 but did not have a quorum, so it could not approve the prior minutes. The committee then received a compliance and program update from Brandon Reed and Bill McClowski of the agricultural development board, who said the office is fully staffed, has digitized most records, and has added a Facebook page to share board actions, projects, and compliance work. They also reported that the board and finance corporation continue to operate with strong county-council participation and that the office had completed numerous site visits, program reviews, and project closeouts over the reporting period. The presenters reviewed monthly funding actions from December through May, including board approvals ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, with a December finance meeting delayed by a snowstorm. They highlighted that the Kentucky Agriculture Finance Corporation now has 57 loans generating more than $2 million per month in payments, and that the revolving loan program has grown to support more than $24 million annually in repayments available for relending. They also noted that 75% of the portfolio is in beginning farmer loans and that the office had recently surpassed 1,000 active loans. Several projects were discussed in detail. These included a grain facility in Callaway County supporting organic corn production for expanding egg-layer operations, a Union County cattle business expansion, a West Liberty Veterinary Clinic project to build a working cattle facility, a Grayson County farmers market project, a Casey County veterinary services project, and a packing warehouse for the Kanye family to support specialty crops. The presenters emphasized that county and state tobacco settlement funds are often combined, sometimes with participation loans, to leverage local investment. They also stressed the importance of supporting greenhouses, farmers markets, specialty crops, and large-animal veterinary services as key agricultural priorities. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the lack of quorum and the informational presentations.

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• It will provide a 3-year extension, offering one- to two-year extensions to individual projects.
• The program will provide a 3-year extension, offering one- to two-year extensions to individual projects
• We're grateful for your consideration of this extension.
• <00:25:29.680> is uh you know, the reason the extension is uh you know, the reason the extension
• <00:28:13.040> of of the bill includes 11 extensions of of the bill includes 11 extensions

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The premium security plan we've discussed in this committee is a proposed extension of Minnesota's reinsurance
• <00:02:50.560> of<00:02:50.680> Minnesota's proposed extension of Minnesota's proposed
• extension of Minnesota's reinsurance<00:02:51.800> program<00:02:52.120> for<00:02:52.280
• We're seeking an extension of the date by which we can expend funds that were allocated for this grant
• of the date by seeking an extension of the date by which<00:09:54.320> we<00:09:54.399> can

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The reason for that is that with a five-year extension of reinsurance, the estimates that were used to
• The reason for that is that with a five-year extension of reinsurance, the estimates that were used to
• The reason for that is that with a five-year extension of reinsurance, the estimates that were used to
• The reason for that is that with a five-year extension of reinsurance, the estimates that were used to
• <00:09:21.760> of<00:09:21.839> the associated with the extension of the associated

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund. Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms. House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.

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• and Senate include the extension of those grants.
• They are an extension of the caregiver respite services grants and then an extension of the Care St.
• They are an extension of the caregiver respite services grants and then an extension of the Care St.
• They are the same as the extensions above.
• uh services grants and then an extension uh services grants and then an extension of<00:46:13.280

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They've realized this now, and they're requesting ratification of these payments as well as an extension
• This is the extension and amendment of the contract.
• This is the extension and the amendment of the contract.
• This will allow the contract to continue through. extension and the amendment of the contract.
• That means there was no increase or no time extension.

Summary: The subcommittee first considered a used tire program contract for Arkansas District 4, an $88,000 one-year contract with LTR Intermediate Holdings. Senators raised concerns that the tire district’s revised business plan had not yet been approved and that the contract could leave the district unable to pay. Questions also focused on solicitation language that excluded bidders under corrective action plans. On motion, the committee held the contract until next month and encouraged the tire board to appear. Members then reviewed and, without objection, moved forward a series of methods of finance, alternative delivery projects, and discretionary grants. These included multiple university and college projects such as renovations, roof replacements, a new UCA multipurpose arena, and a revised financing package for UA Fayetteville’s Maple Hill residence hall. The committee also reviewed DHS and Department of Health grants for aging services, substance abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition outreach, hearing-loss follow-up, HIV services, maternal health, and rural hospital quality improvement. The committee next handled contract items, including a UAMS ratification for FMLA Source after an amendment was not submitted for review and payments continued past expiration; UAMS said it had retrained staff and would review for other missed contracts. Members also reviewed numerous construction, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts across state agencies and universities. Questions were raised about an out-of-state aeronautics study, a U of A Fayetteville parking guidance system, and a Veterans Affairs nursing contract. Most items were reviewed without objection, and the meeting adjourned after informational reports on contract amendments and minor contracts.

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• In order to do this job, the park rangers must complete extensive training and are required to complete
• In order to do this job, the park rangers must complete extensive training and are required to complete
• to 100 days in the event of a declared emergency, with the potential for additional three-month extensions
• will extend the time frame for policyholders to submit proof of loss to 100 days with possible extensions
• will extend the time frame for policyholders to submit proof of loss to 100 days with possible extensions

Summary: The Assembly Insurance Committee met to hear several bills related to insurance coverage, wildfire risk, workers’ compensation, and paid family leave. SB 8 by Senator Ashby would extend workers’ compensation and disability protections to Sacramento County park rangers, with testimony emphasizing that they perform law-enforcement-like duties and should receive the same protections as comparable officers. SB 429 by Senator Cortese would create a public wildfire catastrophe model and related wildfire safety program, with support from the Department of Insurance and consumer advocates who said public access to modeling data would improve transparency and help evaluate private insurance risk models. The committee also heard SB 525 by Senator Jones, which would require the FAIR Plan to offer coverage options for manufactured and mobile home owners, including replacement cost coverage. Supporters said the bill would help lower-income residents obtain meaningful insurance protection, while no opposition testified. SB 495 by Senator Allen, as amended, would require insurers to provide a larger contents-coverage advance after a total loss during a declared emergency without requiring an immediate itemized inventory, extend proof-of-loss deadlines, and require insurers to provide catastrophe modeling and reinsurance data to the Department of Insurance. Several insurers withdrew opposition after amendments, and the Department of Insurance and United Policyholders supported the measure. SB 590 by Senator Durazo would expand paid family leave to cover care for designated persons or chosen family members, with strong support from AARP, labor, civil rights, caregiving, and health organizations, and testimony from a parent describing the need to care for a non-legal family member during surgery recovery. The committee also took up consent items SB 230 and SB 854. After roll calls, SB 8, SB 429, SB 495, SB 525, and SB 590 all received do-pass votes, with SB 429 sent to the Committee on Emergency Management, SB 495 to Judiciary, and SB 525 and SB 590 to Appropriations. The consent calendar bills were also approved, and the committee adjourned.

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• The extension<00:00:56.480> This<00:00:56.680> extension<00:00:57.200> is<00:00:
• 57.320> important extension This extension is important extension This extension is important
• <00:25:28.200> on We went through it quite extensively on We went through it quite extensively
• , are subject to renewal or extension, are subject to renewal or extension, unless<02:42:01.080><
• lengthier extension lengthier extension um,<02:44:47.720> of<02:44:48.000> the um,

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Move that we grant the extension. I'll second.
• Okay, we have a motion and a second to grant the extension. Any discussion?
• All those in favor of the extension, please say aye. Aye. Those opposed, same sign. Okay.
• , and the commission can decide whether or not to grant that extension of confidentiality.
• Chairman Pyle, Senator Myrdal, we did have extensive discussion on this. We reviewed it.

Summary: The Administrative Rules Committee met on June 11 and first approved the March 12, 2026 minutes by voice vote. It then granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rules tied to recent legislation, including North Dakota’s participation in the physician assistant licensure compact and a new physician nutrition continuing education requirement. The Board said it was waiting on compact rules and fee information before finalizing its own changes. The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the Office of Management and Budget on broad personnel rule revisions, including salary administration, recruitment, leave, sick leave, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR language and implement recent legislation such as enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions and new hire leave. Members questioned the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but OMB and counsel said those standards come from statute, not the rules. The committee also heard and accepted rule packages from the Lottery, the Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the State Electrical Board, the Industrial Commission, PERS, and Health and Human Services, with each agency describing mostly technical, clarifying, or statutory-conforming changes and noting the public notice and comment process. The most significant action came during the Gaming Commission rules presentation. After questioning whether the commission had authority to raise the poker tournament buy-in limit from $300 to $1,500, members moved to void Section 99-01.3-09-01 on the ground that the agency lacked statutory authority for that change. The motion passed on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed several gaming-related issues, including online raffles, kiosk use, advertising restrictions, and the broader policy question of whether charities should be allowed to own bars, but took no further formal action on those topics.

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• Move that we grant the extension. I'll second.
• Okay, we have a motion and a second to grant the extension. Any discussion?
• All those in favor of the extension, please say aye. Aye. Those opposed, same sign. Okay.
• , and the commission can decide whether or not to grant that extension of confidentiality.
• Chairman Pyle, Senator Myrdal, we did have extensive discussion on this. We reviewed it.

Summary: The committee approved the March 12, 2026 minutes and granted the Board of Medicine an extension of time to implement rule changes tied to House Bill 1620/1622, which concern North Dakota’s entry into the physician assistant licensure compact. The Board said it is waiting on compact rules, especially fee structures, before finalizing its own rules. The committee then took up extensive Office of Management and Budget personnel rule revisions, covering salary administration, recruitment, leave policies, funeral leave, service awards, appeals, and shared leave. OMB said the changes modernize HR practices and implement recent legislation, including new hire leave and enhanced annual leave for hard-to-fill positions; the committee raised concerns about the subjectivity and fairness of the hard-to-fill leave provisions, but no action was taken against the rules. The North Dakota Lottery presented emergency and regular rule changes, including updates tied to the Millionaire for Life game and miscellaneous clarifications. The Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology described rule updates that add speech-language pathology assistants to the rules, ease continuing education requirements for out-of-state applicants, expand temporary licensure, and clarify supervision standards. The State Electrical Board reviewed numerous code updates, including changes to electrical and fire alarm standards, receptacle labeling, countertop receptacles, and a major new conveyance/elevator inspection program added by the Legislature; the board said it is preparing to begin inspections by August 1. The Industrial Commission’s Geological Survey Division presented new rules implementing House Bill 1459 on critical minerals in coal-bearing formations, including permit, reporting, confidentiality, and royalty-related provisions. The committee asked about confidentiality of exploration data and drilling depth. The Public Employees Retirement System outlined rule changes implementing several bills affecting defined benefit, public safety, defined contribution, insurance, deferred compensation, and retiree health credit programs, and noted possible future proposals to add state EMS or create a LOSAP-style plan. The Department of Health and Human Services presented substance use disorder voucher rules implementing House Bill 1012, including allowing individuals to apply directly and setting reimbursement procedures; the rules were expected to have a $250,000 general fund impact already included in the budget. The longest discussion involved the Gaming Commission rules. Members questioned whether the commission had authority to raise poker tournament buy-ins from $300 to $1,500, viewing it as an expansion of gaming rather than a mere clarification. After debate, the committee voted to void that specific rule section for lack of statutory authority. The rest of the gaming rules covered higher raffle limits from House Bill 1192, the change from “bar” to “alcoholic beverage establishment,” veterans’ organization proceeds, credit ticket voucher kiosks, online raffles, and advertising restrictions; the presenter said several public comments led to revisions or withdrawals of proposed language. The meeting ended with discussion of upcoming Ethics Commission travel-reporting rules and scheduling the next committee meeting in September.

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• How will this work compared to the what is already drafted extensively under that chapter?
• How will this work compared to the what is already drafted extensively under that chapter?"
• How will this work compared to the what is already drafted extensively under that chapter?"
• How will this work compared to what is already drafted extensively under that chapter?"
• , program is pretty extensive, program is pretty extensive, uh<01:28:03.120> this<01:28:03.600

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first adopted non-controversial motions, then approved an urgency motion to suspend the rules so Senate File 4476, the human services program integrity package, could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language into the bill, and proceeded to debate several amendments focused on program integrity, fraud prevention, and reporting requirements in human services programs. Representative Schultz offered Amendment A5 to remove a sunset on the periodic data matching report requirement, arguing the report helps ensure only eligible people receive medical assistance and welfare benefits and should continue to be delivered annually. Supporters said the report had been inconsistently delivered, cited past findings of ineligible recipients, and framed the amendment as a low-cost accountability measure. Opponents, including Representative Nor, said the report had been sent to the chairs, that the issue should be handled through broader HR1-related changes and negotiations with the Senate, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, A5 failed on a 63-67 vote. Schultz then offered Amendment A6, which would require reporting on homelessness programs, including how many people are served, total costs, outcomes, and possible recoupment of funds if reporting is inadequate. Schultz said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness programs without clear results and that better data would help the legislature make decisions and protect taxpayers. Several members supported the idea of more accountability, while others said the state already receives reports, that homelessness work is being done in partnership with stakeholders, and that the amendment was not the best approach. The discussion continued with further comments on homelessness data and program oversight, but no final vote on A6 is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• This is simply an extension own futures.
• get this extension or get this extension get this extension or get this extension through.<01:03
• The city recently, uh, we authorized a vote by the citizens for a sales tax extension.
• sales tax extension. sales tax extension.
• We talked about this extensively in committee.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy bill, which the author described as a bipartisan agreement. Representative Wolgamott highlighted a $1.5 million appropriation to Minnesota State to create an identification verification system to combat “ghost students,” a one-time $5,000 appropriation for trees at Bemidji State University, and other noncontroversial recommendations from the Office of Higher Education. He urged support for the bill and noted that amendments would be considered. The main debate centered on an amendment by Representative Rarick to change how University of Minnesota regents are selected if the legislature fails to elect them. Rarick argued the amendment would keep the governor from appointing regents outside the legislative vetting process and prevent “pay-to-play” or donor influence, citing recent gubernatorial appointments and campaign contributions. Representative Kotter offered a secondary amendment to require that any fallback appointees meet RCAC eligibility criteria and to bar candidates who had recently contributed to legislative caucuses or leadership; supporters said it would reduce the appearance of pay-to-play while preserving the RCAC process. Opponents of the secondary amendment, including Representatives Robbins and others, argued it did not address the real concern because it did not restrict contributions to the governor and would weaken the legislature’s role in regent selection. Supporters of the secondary amendment said it was a more objective, statute-based approach and raised separation-of-powers concerns with the underlying amendment. After debate, the secondary amendment failed on a 67-67 tie and was not adopted. The House then continued discussion on the underlying Rarick amendment, with members divided over legislative authority, gubernatorial appointment power, and the influence of campaign donations.

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• And they cover our cybersecurity measures that we have for the organization very extensively.
• Plus, we were able to integrate the extensive camera upgrade that they had just recently done at the
• However, they are requesting an extension in the meantime.
• This appropriation, as you can see, has had very little movement and is being requested for extension
• This is being requested for extension into next fiscal year as well.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Certainly we expand the extension of the statute of limitations to ensure that people do not get away
• Certainly we expand the extension of the statute of limitations to ensure that people do not get away
• Certainly we expand the extension of the statute of limitations to ensure that people do not get away
• Certainly we expand the extension of the statute of limitations to ensure that people do not get away
• :23.200> we extensive grant requirements, we extensive grant requirements, we [clears throat]<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Last year, an extensive delay in the selection of qualified applicants for appointment to the vacant
• Last year, an extensive of the council.
• His medical needs and behaviors are extensive, and we recognize that.
• His medical needs and behaviors are extensive, and we recognize that.
• already put together a very extensive already put together a very extensive program<01:00:07.080

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• This is a $10 million extension of that appropriation to fiscal year 28.
• <00:06:42.319> of are an appropriate are an extension of are an appropriate are an extension
• > the<00:07:58.800> highways appropriation extension for the highways appropriation extension
• <00:09:13.680> of And lines 98.99 is an extension of And lines 98.99 is an extension of approximately
• Um and blue line uh extension corridor.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• uh this reduces the number of extensions uh this reduces the number of 60-day<00:39:45.400> extensions
• units a 60-day extensions local units a government<00:39:47.720> can<00:39:47.960> get
• Lines 2.8 to 210, that there's an extension of the 60-day clock if, at the local unit of government,
• <01:12:00.400> of<01:12:00.520> the 210 um that there's an extension of the 210 um
• First, section 1 of the bill limits extensions of MS 1599 agency deadlines to act on an application.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• To the members: As we see on the orders of the day here, we have an extension order from the Judiciary
• On the orders of the day, we have an extension order from the Judiciary Committee, and I see my good
• Judiciary Committee, waiting patiently to explain for the edification of the public what exactly those extension
• you so much, and thank you to my colleague who wanted to learn additional information about this extension

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate took up several local and special legislation items and adopted them without recorded opposition. Bills were passed to be enacted directing the Boston Police Department to waive maximum age requirements for three individuals, and resolutions were adopted congratulating several Eagle Scouts and recognizing Dr. Linda Saris’s retirement. The chamber also adopted a Rules Committee order extending the Judiciary Committee’s reporting deadline to June 30, 2026, and advanced Senate No. 2120, which removes the term “hearing impaired” from the General Laws, to third reading. The Senate then considered a series of bills on the Orders of the Day and passed them to be engrossed, including a bill regulating petitions for special town meetings in Andover, several Haverhill public safety age-waiver bills for firefighter and police positions, a bill changing Williamsburg’s Board of Selectmen to Select Board, and a bill making the Chicopee city charter gender neutral. Senators also briefly discussed the Judiciary Committee extension order, with Senator Edwards explaining it was needed to continue working through pending bills and negotiations. The chamber adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Teresa Basil of East Boston, with senators offering remarks about her life, family, faith, and community impact. The Senate then adopted an order to reconvene the following Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in a formal session and adjourned.

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• to grant U.S. veteran status to Hmong and Lao fighters sparked debate, while some questioned its extension
• sparked debate while some<00:04:38.160> questioned<00:04:38.560> its<00:04:38.919> extension
• <00:04:39.919> Others some questioned its extension.
• Others some questioned its extension.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all