Transcript Highlights:

• The finding begins on page four of the report. words. ...of the report.
• I mean, with no applications for the grants, no itemized reports, no written reports.
• They have to report balances to us by September. They don't have to report debt balances.
• reported in that system.
• we report out on it.

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:43:30.040> released detail and in our report released detail and in our report released
• We are required to enhance the efficiency and the security of elections statewide.
• One county reported that they're using this money to actually purchase a fireproof and locking safety
• <00:52:30.520> the required to enhance the efficiency the required to enhance the efficiency
• that they're using this money reported that they're using this money to<00:54:20.160> actually

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The finding begins on page four of the report. words. ...of the report.
• I mean, with no applications for the grants, no itemized reports, no written reports?
• Would that be reported to you?
• , and that’s what this report is.”
• we report out on it.

Summary: The committee convened, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received a memo summarizing major audit items. The State Auditor’s office and outside auditors then presented a series of audits, many of which were clean with unmodified opinions and no findings, including the Bank of North Dakota, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the Office of the Governor, the State Treasurer, the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Quality, Lake Region State College, and the Office of the Governor. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association audit was also clean overall, but it repeated findings about limited segregation of duties and auditor assistance in preparing financial statements, which the auditor said were expected to continue because of the organization’s small size. Committee members asked about out-of-state board addresses, and the association explained those members were North Dakota residents using South Dakota mailing addresses. Several audits did include findings. The Council on the Arts audit identified two issues: payroll charged to federal awards without supporting time records, and $12,825 in Cultural Endowment Fund spending that was not allowable under state law, including staff training, retreats, and executive director candidate travel. The Department of Public Instruction audit found unsupported scholarship applications in the paraprofessional-to-teacher program, but additional testing confirmed the funds were credited properly and students completed required school district work, so no improper payments were identified. The University of North Dakota audit found a lack of documentation and transparency in School of Law admissions decisions; the auditor said the law school used a holistic process but did not keep notes or evaluation tools to show why applicants were admitted, waitlisted, or denied. UND leadership said the school is in good standing with the American Bar Association and agreed better documentation is needed, and the auditor said the issue was the missing documentation, not ABA accreditation itself. The most extensive discussion centered on the North Dakota Racing Commission audit, which found four findings: overspending the promotion fund’s 25% operating cap, grant conditions not being met, improper breeder fund awards, and improper procurement. The auditor said promotion fund spending exceeded the cap by $327,447 and the fund balance dropped sharply over the audit period. Racing Commission director Bruce Johnson said the agency had become complacent, that grant requests were treated as routine, and that controls and documentation need to be tightened. He also explained that the breeder fund overpayments involved two horses whose ownership transfers were not properly documented before racing, and that the procurement issue stemmed from an advertising contract that proceeded without proper written procurement procedures after a misunderstanding with the State Procurement Office. The auditor said the Racing Commission will now be audited every two years because of the findings. The committee also received updates on Dakota College at Bottineau’s bank reconciliations, which Minot State University said had been brought current after an 18-month backlog, with only one account still needing cleanup; members asked for a written report on the corrective actions. The North Dakota Fair Foundation was reported to have dissolved, with remaining funds transferred to another nonprofit account for continued support of the state fair. Finally, the Department of Public Instruction provided an update on school meal debt, revising the earlier estimate to about $1.1 million based on incomplete district survey responses, and said the Anti-Lunch Shaming law likely increased meal debt because schools must feed students regardless of account balance. Members discussed the need for a more accurate year-end debt figure and possible future reporting at a later committee meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• If you have the report, this is actually on the last page of the report.
• If you have the report, this is actually on the last page of the report.
• If you have the report, this is actually on the last page of the report.
• If you have the report, this is actually on the last page of the report.
• If you have the report, this is actually on the last page of the report.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:43:51.360> as success or our efficiencies as success or our efficiencies as governmental
• new report for example we had a report new report for example we had a report where<01:53:39.079
• that that worker received that report that that worker received that report and<01:53:47.400>
• I believe there was a report on the utilization of the modernization fund.
• I believe there was a report on the utilization of the modernization fund.

Bills: HF25, HF4

Keywords: pregnancy support, women's health, maternity homes, nonprofit organizations, grant funding, abortion, family services, tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief

Transcript Highlights:

• I apologize for the reporter of the appropriation report.
• I thank the reporter. President. I thank the reporter.
• Uh, if I may clarify, do you mean who is it being reported to? Who's the recipient of the report?
• adopted the committee conference report adopted the committee conference report on<01:31:57.440>
• report on H952. report on H952.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We are going to begin with the PACE report, followed by the acute transitions report.
• We are going to begin with the PACE report, followed by the acute transitions report.
• I’m pleased to be here today to present two reports. We’ll start with legislative reports.
• Current work underway: I had mentioned the two reports, the implementation report and the actuarial report
• <00:13:59.279> um<00:13:59.519> we report and the Actuarial report um we report and

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And then it strikes credits for information from the currently required annual report, but now on to
• Hobs thank you uh thank you chair report Hobs thank you uh thank you chair report uh<00:30:56.720
• It provides flexibility, efficiency, and ability to quickly respond to market conditions.
• It provides flexibility, efficiency, and ability to quickly respond to market conditions.
• It provides flexibility, efficiency, and ability to quickly respond to market conditions.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• NEASC reports. NEASC reports.
• . report. report.
• submit a report. submit a report.
• . reporting. reporting.
• . report. report.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The House Efficiency requirements.
• Committee report. Oh, message from the House. What committee?
• Conference committee report. First report of the first conference committee on House Bill 1206.
• Conference Committee report. First report of the first conference committee on Senate Bill 193.
• We have to proceed at consideration of conference committee reports. Mr.

Keywords: 981, all

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• <00:13:11.839> So deidentified reporting warehouse. So deidentified reporting warehouse.
• are the reports that we produce. are the reports that we produce. Excuse<00:14:31.519> me.
• This is a report I page on our website. This is a report I really<00:14:50.160> like.
• Chairman, and thank you for your report. Chairman, and thank you for your report.
• Statistics, reporting, and transparency. Statistics, reporting, and transparency.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on State Government met for its first meeting and heard a presentation from the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KY Stats) by Executive Director Matt Barry and Legislative Director Calli Arnold. The presentation reviewed KY Stats’ statutory background, its evolution from KESUS, its board membership, and its role in housing Kentucky’s longitudinal data system and labor market information office. Barry explained that KY Stats links data from multiple state sources, validates and cleans it, deidentifies it, and uses it to produce reports, evaluations, and responses to data requests for policymakers, practitioners, and the public. Barry described the scale of the system, noting more than 6,000 active data elements, 178 unique file types, and data from 48 sources across 26 agencies. He highlighted the agency’s privacy and security practices, including separate servers for source data and deidentified reporting data, and said KY Stats does not use real-time data. He also outlined the types of reports produced, including the annual high school feedback report and a recent life outcomes report tracking the 2017 public high school cohort’s postsecondary education, completion, wages, and employment outcomes. Members asked about the timeliness and availability of data, especially SNAP and Medicaid information, and Barry said most data arrive annually or quarterly and that Medicaid data had been used in a limited one-time project rather than as an ongoing feed. Questions also focused on artificial intelligence; Barry said KY Stats has not integrated AI but is exploring it cautiously because of privacy and security concerns. Several members encouraged further work with AI tools, while Barry emphasized that any use would need to protect confidentiality. The committee also discussed staffing and funding, with Barry saying KY Stats has about 49 total staff and annual funding of roughly $3.1 million in state general funds, plus federal labor-related funding. Committee members praised the agency’s work and suggested legislators may not fully understand its capabilities. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• > the chief clerk will report the chief clerk will report the amendment.<00:15:15.760> Noatne
• <00:17:13.520> the The chief clerk will report the The chief clerk will report the amendment
• the few conference committee reports the few conference committee reports that<00:56:14.400>
• The chief clerk will report the desk. The chief clerk will report the amendment.
• The chief clerk will report the desk. The chief clerk will report the<01:23:32.239> amendment.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We can definitely have the report the<00:51:38.079> full<00:51:38.319> report<00:51:38.640
• <01:14:25.520> We report. I looked at the report. We report. I looked at the report.
• or if there's a malreatment report. or if there's a malreatment report. Right?
• <01:26:04.320> Um, report for all family providers. Um, report for all family providers.
• 28:26.080> burden the report cites administrative burden the report cites administrative burden

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• According to a 2023 Data Center Coalition report, which was commissioned with PWC, you're going to see
• You can read the reports; I don't have to tell you about that.
• You can read the reports; I don't have to tell you about that.
• c><00:35:51.359> the like PJM and MYSO you can read the like PJM and MYSO you can read the reports
• I don't have to like tell you reports I don't have to like tell you about<00:35:53.599> that<

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Artificial Intelligence Task Force held its third meeting and adopted the prior minutes after a motion and second. The main presentation came from John Bevington of LG&E and KU, who described the utility’s Kentucky service territory, its vertically integrated operations, and its role in economic development. He said the company supported 76 projects in 2024, representing about $3 billion in announced investment and roughly 3,000 jobs, and noted that about 45% of statewide investment announcements were in its service area. He also outlined a large project pipeline of about 8.5 gigawatts, with data centers making up roughly two-thirds of that interest. Bevington explained that data center siting differs from traditional manufacturing site selection because it is driven primarily by transmission access and grid capacity rather than a process of eliminating locations. He said large data centers must locate near transmission lines, that utilities must conduct formal studies to ensure existing customers are not harmed, and that the buildout timeline for utility infrastructure is much longer than for data centers. He cited a Deloitte study and other industry data to argue that power constraints and timeline mismatches are the biggest challenges, while also emphasizing that data centers can generate significant construction activity, indirect jobs, and tax revenue. He said Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers was a key enabler that increased interest in the state. Members asked about the number and size of potential data center projects, how Kentucky compares with other states, and whether regulatory reform is needed. Bevington said the 20 projects in Kentucky reflect current interest, that other states such as Ohio have had similar incentives for years, and that Kentucky is still early in the market. He also said data centers can vary in size, from 200 to 600 megawatts or more, and that they can be located anywhere with sufficient transmission capacity and, in some cases, access to workforce and roads. In response to concerns about energy supply, he said LG&E and KU are pursuing an “all of the above” strategy, including solar, batteries, and new natural gas combined-cycle units, and noted ongoing and proposed projects totaling additional capacity if approved by the Public Service Commission.

Transcript Highlights:

• government is operating as efficiently government is operating as efficiently as<00:11:58.079>
• And for potential violations, how is that reported to your division?
• I'll also note in the committee report the $1.75 million appropriation for this bill.
• And I'll also note in the committee report the $1 million appropriation for this measure.
• I would like to note in the committee report that this bill still needs a lot of work done.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• HCAI has published eight such reports to date and continues to develop new ones.”
• “Those reports have been accessed over 25,000 times by the public.
• So EMSA does remain committed to the requirements of AB 716 to provide that report as required.
• This is the last BCP, which is for SB 306, prior authorization reporting.
• I just have a comment on the PBMs on SB 41, which is something I reported.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• So these issues about inspector staffing models, service difficulty reports, whistleblower retaliation
• And just to highlight the issue and its broad magnitude and consequence, the NTSB report in regard to
• Well, I think going back to the expert panel report, they were saying. that the processes on SMS are
• we can see what the NTSB thinks are those trend reports.
• Throughout the report, those folks interviewed gave examples of the consequences of raising concerns

Keywords: Boeing, aviation safety, safety management system, military aviation, air traffic control, transparency, oversight, accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on significant safety concerns surrounding Boeing and its compliance with federal aviation standards. Lawmakers expressed frustration over the Army's failure to provide requested operational transparency regarding helicopter operations near Washington, D.C., amid recent incidents indicating a strained air traffic control situation. Several members called for reform in Boeing's oversight, emphasizing the need for a robust safety culture and mandatory safety management systems to prevent future disasters like the 737 MAX crashes. The discussions were passionate, with survivors and families impacted by past accidents present, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the issues at hand.

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• And then among the reports from the 220 20 21 DEP retail backs report.
• Dp Report does say what we should do.
• And by your Vote CS for CS for SB 384, is reported favorably. Okay.
• They're very efficient and effective.
• And by your vote SB 1008 is reported favorably.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• addressing the concerns of members of the public that the Senate and the Assembly are operating efficiently
• But I think the vast majority of people who file lobbying reports are capable of doing electronic filing
• The vast majority of people who file lobbying reports are capable of doing electronic filing.
• But I think the vast majority of people who file lobbying reports are capable of doing electronic file
• The vast majority of people who file lobbying reports are capable of doing electronic filing.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Ethics and Internal Governance met for its first meeting of the year on March 4 at noon, with Chair Shelley Mayer and Ranking Member Steve Rhoads emphasizing a collegial approach and a shared interest in transparency, efficiency, and effective government. The committee then considered several ethics and lobbying-related bills. On S-374, relating to lobbying for the confirmation of persons to state office, Senator Rhoads raised concern that the bill could chill individual citizens from sending emails or letters about nominees if such activity triggered lobbyist registration. The chair said the bill was intended to target organizations and entities spending significant time and money to influence nominations, and noted the sponsor might refine the language. The bill was moved forward, with Mayer voting aye and Rhoads voting nay. The committee also advanced S-224A, which would raise the threshold for small not-for-profits subject to lobbying reporting requirements from $5,000 to $10,000, and S4039A, which would prohibit certain persons from receiving compensation for legal, consulting, or similar work for industrial development agencies, economic assistance corporations, or state and local authorities, while also addressing consultant disclosure. Rhoads supported S-224A and opposed S4039A. Finally, the committee approved S5843, which would require all lobbying filings to be submitted electronically; Rhoads opposed it, saying filing rules should allow as many compliance options as possible, while Mayer said most filers can already do so electronically. All bills were moved to the floor, and the meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.

Transcript Highlights:

• designed it to efficiently designed it to efficiently protect protect protect the<00:52:37.120><
• .<02:38:19.520> So, Report.
• Administrations is efficiencies. Administrations is efficiencies.
• So, there's a loss of efficiency.
• efficient and cost-effective manner. efficient and cost-effective manner.

Keywords: 916, all