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• okay, if the, like something like the cancer registry, they have a system set up and a very good database
• It seemed like, you know, uh, maybe we could share this—maybe you're having a database over here.
• <00:25:37.559> and<00:25:37.840> and set up and a very good database and and set up
• and a very good database and and functioning<00:25:38.840> it<00:25:39.000> seemed<00:
• over here uh if you're having a database over here uh if we<00:25:45.919> get<00:25:46.080>

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on February 2 and first approved the draft minutes from the prior meeting, with minor corrections to the meeting date and attendance notation. DHHS Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly then gave a department update, describing the current uncertainty around federal priorities and funding, and provided two substantive reports: progress on the new Hampstead Youth Development Center and an update on the department’s review of an ALS registry proposal. She said the YDC project is underway with tree clearing, fencing, stormwater and site-prep work, and remains on track for completion by June 30, 2026 and operation by August 30, 2026. The center currently has 12 youth, and the new design is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating census levels. On ALS, Tilly explained that HB 576 had prompted the department to examine whether a registry could be built, but the estimated cost of a HIPAA-compliant system was about $750,000. She said DHHS is reviewing whether existing data sources, such as hospital discharge data and CHIS claims data, could provide useful information, but noted both are incomplete for registry purposes. Committee members discussed whether the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dartmouth, or existing cancer registry infrastructure could help reduce costs. DHHS said it is neutral and willing to continue exploring alternatives, while members emphasized the value of a registry and the need to consider shared infrastructure and funding. The committee also heard from Jenny Horan of the Alzheimer’s Association, who presented the subcommittee’s report on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She said the subcommittee spent the past year gathering information on dementia care, abuse and exploitation issues, caregiver strain, and available services, and is now moving into a second phase focused on identifying gaps and developing a state plan. Members asked about geriatric psychiatric capacity and long-term care availability; Horan said the state has limited capacity and that the plan will help clarify where needs are greatest. She offered to return for follow-up questions at a later meeting. Finally, Olivia May of DHHS presented the quarterly report on the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. She said New Hampshire implemented the extension after federal and state action, and the first claims data are still emerging because of reporting lags. In the initial cohort studied, 95% received some medical services during the extended period, 52.4% received mental health or substance use disorder treatment, 26.7% received preventive visits, and 3.2% received heart or hypertension services. Members asked about return on investment and whether higher federal matching rates are being used appropriately; DHHS said it claims the highest possible match based on eligibility group and will return with more data over time. The committee then heard the annual therapeutic cannabis program report from Michael Holt, who said the program had 1,475 registered patients as of June 30, 2024 and that growth has slowed, with New Hampshire having the lowest per-capita medical cannabis enrollment nationally.

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• dial and change the needle of pre-filled resident in Flint pay pins and it allows a cause public database
• A dentist and a database provided by the managed care plans and told to choose Dennis for their child
• require AHCA to establish standards to direct managed care plans to ensure that their dental provider database

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• for stronger employee screening, stronger work history verification, and creation of an electronic database
• Perez, which strengthened employee screening requirements and established a statewide misconduct database
• stakeholders, and fully recognize the concerns about unproven allegations ending up in this school database
• fully recognize the concerns about about you know unproven allegations ending up in this school database
• terms of proposing and regulations that create a lot of complications in terms of proposing a new database

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Line 517 is the governor's proposal to establish a fee schedule for the all-payer claims database, and
• ,<00:18:45.960> and<00:18:46.120> you'll um all payer claims database, and you'll um
• address database. address database.
• <01:12:40.640> is<01:12:40.800> a change of address database is a change of address
• database is a practical<01:12:41.360> step<01:12:41.720> that<01:12:41.880> will

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And finally, maintaining the database of where reports are to be sent should be the responsibility of
• Uh and finally maintaining the<01:24:58.480> database<01:24:58.880> of<01:24:59.120>
• of where reports are to be the database of where reports are to be sent<01:25:01.520> should<
• So we're not tasking two agencies with creating and utilizing the exact same database of who to
• <01:44:07.040> of allocate funds to create a database of allocate funds to create a database

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• data collection and transmission and integration for legislative Department of Health information databases
• data collection and transmission and integration for legislative Department of Health information databases
• This is for a migrant education database extension.
• This is for a migrant education database extension.

Summary: The ALC-Review Subcommittee reviewed seven methods of finance, including university projects at ASU Jonesboro and Mountain Home, Black River Technical College deferred maintenance, UA Batesville’s Farm Project Gateway Center, UAMS PET cyclotron equipment, a new allied health building at UAPB funded by a federal grant, and UCA’s multi-purpose arena design work. The committee also approved an alternative delivery construction project for UAPB’s Allied Health and Sciences Building, with East Harding Construction selected and AMR Architects as designer. Members then approved discretionary grants from the Department of Health and DHS, including support for a heart attack center designation, community health worker training, homeless services funding corrections, behavioral health transition support, and an enabling technology pilot. In the contracts section, the committee reviewed RFQs, construction-related contracts, intergovernmental contracts, and a large slate of out-of-state and in-state contracts covering topics such as seatbelt survey data collection, Medicaid and DHS systems, state hospital staffing and services, veterans’ services, education assessments, and state IT and procurement projects. Several contracts drew extended questioning. Senators and representatives pressed DHS and the Department of Veterans Affairs about heavy reliance on contract nursing and staffing costs, and officials said they were using pay incentives and recruitment efforts to increase state employee staffing. Members also questioned AEDC’s lithium supply chain study and the Department of Education’s security contract, with concerns about projected costs and repeated amendments. The committee held three in-state contracts—Department of Education security services and two DHS staffing contracts—until Friday, then adopted the remaining contracts and received informational reports on contract amendments, executed contracts, and emergency procurements before adjourning.

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• Federal law explicitly forbids the ATF from creating a searchable database of 4473s.
• Federal law explicitly forbids the ATF from creating a searchable database of 4473s.
• Federal law explicitly forbids the ATF from creating a searchable database of 4473s.
• Federal law explicitly forbids the ATF from creating a searchable database of 4473s.
• And with a single database query, consider what a state agent with access to this database could determine

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and received a series of messages on bills that had been correctly printed, engrossed, re-engrossed, revised, or transmitted from the House and Revisor. The chamber also introduced and laid over several resolutions, including SJR 22 on Plastic Pollution Awareness Week, SJR 23 recognizing Young Americans Bank and the Young Americans Center for Financial Education, and SR 006 for National Donate Life Month. The Senate then paused for personal privilege remarks recognizing military families and public safety telecommunicators, including a gubernatorial proclamation designating April 12–18, 2026, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. On the consent calendar, the Senate passed SB 20, concerning child care provider licensing and related regulatory changes, with four no votes, and SB 137, concerning administrative burden reduction, unanimously. The chamber also passed SB 140, exempting certain drugs from affordability reviews, by a 20-15 vote; SB 141, concerning optional wildlife-related motor vehicle registration fees and wildlife crossings, by a 28-7 vote; SB 143, updating the name of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee, by a 23-12 vote; HB 1332, concerning the legislative department cash fund, unanimously; HB 1333, concerning payment of legislative department expenses, unanimously; and SB 80, creating the cradle-to-career grant program, by a 31-4 vote. SB 90 was laid over until April 14. The Senate also adopted a third-reading amendment to HB 1331, reducing the appropriation further, and then passed HB 1331 on third reading by a 33-2 vote. In general orders, the Senate laid over HB 1071, SB 134, and HB 1084 to later dates. The committee then took up HB 1126, dealing with firearms dealer requirements, where the sponsor described new security, reporting, recordkeeping, and enforcement provisions; opponents argued it would burden small businesses and drive dealers out of state. Amendment L58, which would have required a small business impact analysis, failed, and the transcript cuts off amid debate on amendment L59, which would require a public stakeholder meeting before finalizing the rules.

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• So, there is some, but I don't know that we have an all-encompassing database, if that makes sense. >
• So, there is some, but I don't know that we have an all-encompassing database, if that makes sense. >
• , if that makes all-encompassing database, if that makes sense. sense. sense.
• Is there a database as well, or is it just solely on request?
• Is there a database as well to the data.

Bills: HF4588, HF3685, HF4577, HF4932

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, mental health, behavioral health, rural health, rural areas, access to care, task force, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, general fund appropriation, veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, service members, military families, telehealth, rural psychiatry, high school diploma, armed forces, education policy, military service

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• First off, a centralized payroll reporting portal and data database would relieve local governments of
• creates a publicly searchable database creates a publicly searchable database of<00:52:38.960>
• And so, for me, that's the piece I'm opposed to is to build the database, great.
• <00:59:13.400> I'll is to build the database, great.
• I'll is to build the database, great.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• proof fund tank release cleanup fund, which would support construction and maintenance of a new database
• of a new database along with programmatic<00:51:44.079> support.
• As I understand it, um the database As I understand it, um the database<00:57:00.240> needs<00
• needs are extensive and I would database needs are extensive and I would be<00:57:02.079> happy
• <00:57:07.359> for had a fully operational database for had a fully operational database for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The first item regarding our all-payer claims database...
• The first item regarding our all-payer claims database is connected to 2023 legislation requiring MDH
• or APCD for all-payer claims database or APCD for approved<00:29:06.760> research<00:29:07.200
• , national change of address database, national change of address database, return<01:00:21.000><
• The this proposal is centered around ensuring that our IT technical systems have a database way in the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Well, it's the Department of Safety that maintains the criminal record database.
• So, the Department of Safety maintains a database of anybody who's been charged with any crime.
• So, if the if the question database.
• <00:18:32.799> So maintains a criminal record database.
• So maintains a criminal record database.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• My colleague Casey Sort may be able to explain a little bit more about what that database looks like.
• But this occurred prior to the legislature creating a database in which we can upload staff who have
• Let's make sure that we can check this database against any potential wrongdoings that that staff may
• So it was before the legislature enacted the C mark database.
• Let's make sure that we can check this database against any potential wrong data.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• And the federal government does have a database where they can pull that, but you would have to request
• And the federal government does have a database where they can pull that, but you would have to request
• And the federal government does have a database where they can pull that, but you would have to request
• And the federal government does have a database where they can pull that, but you would have to request
• And the federal government does have a database where they can pull that, but you would have to request

Keywords: 958, all

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• where anytime somebody is arrested and booked and their fingerprints are run through a number of databases
• including the Department of databases including the Department of Homeland<01:03:37.160> Security
• were created so um to answer databases were created so um to answer the<01:04:05.279> question
• /c><01:04:14.599> a run people's information through a run people's information through a database
• at the time of arrest house database at the time of arrest house file<01:04:18.279> 16<01:04:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• The information from the nice little database is the same information that data brokers collect, compile
• The information from the nice little database is the same information that data brokers collect, compile
• By aggregating digital records and by purchasing databases with billions of data points from private
• There are databases and data warehouses being developed across this nation. ...basis and data warehouses
• But the government is not a database collector for the purposes of engaging in any of the kind of the

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• that has to do with the all payer um, 15 that has to do with the all payer claims<00:14:58.680> database
• and I want to draw claims database and I want to draw members<00:15:01.320> attention<00:15:01.680
• Would an entity that's required to submit data to this database be required to purchase a copy of the
• amendment, but I would just ask for in the future that anything to do with this all-payer claims database
• amendment, but I would just ask for in the future that anything to do with this all-payer claims database

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4466, the Health Finance and Policy bill, and first adopted the A8 amendment, described as a set of technical fixes. Members then considered a large A9 amendment that bundled a wide range of Children and Families provisions, including child care licensing modernization, crisis nursery licensing, SNAP/MFIT-related language, child care provider self-reporting, a physical abuse recognition poster, child protection and welfare provisions, funding for parent support outreach, and forensic interview training scholarships. Supporters described it as bipartisan work with relatively small fiscal impact, while opponents said it greatly expanded the bill and should be handled separately; after a roll call, the A9 amendment failed 7-14. Representative Scott then offered the A11 amendment, raising concerns about new all-payer claims database language and whether it should have been heard in the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee. Department of Health staff explained the data-sharing safeguards, de-identification process, fee structure, and enforcement provisions, but Scott remained concerned about privacy and the scope of the program and withdrew the amendment. The committee then moved to final bill discussion. Members and authors described HF 4466 as a lean health finance bill largely conforming Minnesota law to federal HR1 Medicaid-related changes, including work requirements, retroactive eligibility limits, cost-sharing, and home equity provisions. Supporters argued conformity was necessary to avoid major federal funding losses and noted a few additional member bills in the package; opponents criticized the federal changes as harmful, especially for vulnerable populations such as victims of trafficking and domestic violence. Fiscal staff said the bill would save just over $2 million in FY 2026-27 and almost $98 million in FY 2028-29. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided.

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• A 25 percent increase in the number of people with a legally recorded firearm in DOJ databases reflects
• As a result, our databases have a larger universe of people who may be identified as armed and prohibited
• As a result, our databases have a larger universe of people who may be identified as armed and prohibited
• firearm relinquishment equation because it is focused on recovering firearms that are known to DOJ databases
• she was attacked or threatened by an abuser with a ghost gun that would not be reflected in DOJ databases

Summary: The hearing focused on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) grant program under the Board of State and Community Corrections and related Department of Justice efforts. BSCC reported that it now administers 36 MMIP grants across three cohorts, with awards ranging from $436,000 to $1 million, plus five collaborative grants at $2 million each, totaling $35.4 million awarded to federally recognized tribes. Testimony from tribal leaders and grantees described how the funding supports prevention, family advocacy, domestic violence services, law enforcement coordination, youth programming, culturally grounded healing, and new tribal public safety positions such as investigators, social workers, and drone operators. Speakers repeatedly emphasized that the crisis is longstanding, tied to generational trauma, and that the grant has helped build trust and infrastructure in tribal communities. Several witnesses and committee members urged continued and preferably ongoing funding, noting that demand now exceeds available one-time money. BSCC and tribal representatives described outreach efforts that increased participation from four applicants in cohort one to 20 in cohort two and more applicants than funding in cohort three. Tribes also raised implementation concerns, especially the burden of quarterly narrative reporting, limited staff capacity, and the need for flexible administration. BSCC said it uses steering committees, separate small- and large-project categories, orientations, monitoring visits, and technical assistance to support grantees. Tribal leaders and advocates stressed that the program should remain accessible without requiring a waiver of tribal sovereignty. The second major topic was DOJ’s update on AB 3099, the Tribal Assistance Program, and the tribal police pilot under AB 134. DOJ officials said the Office of Native American Affairs and the Division of Law Enforcement have been conducting outreach, trainings, listening sessions, and coordination with tribal, local, state, and federal partners to address Public Law 280 jurisdictional issues, improve reporting and data, and support Feather Alert and MMIP-related resources. DOJ said the AB 3099 report is in internal review and that the tribal police pilot is moving forward with the Yurok Tribe as a participant, with a July 1, 2026 start date. DOJ and tribal witnesses said the pilot’s main barriers are cost and, for some tribes, the waiver of sovereign immunity. No votes were taken, and the hearing ended with broad support for expanding and sustaining MMIP-related funding and infrastructure.

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• So you're never in possession of a complete database; you're accessing the database to validate that.
• that is not connected to the internet, in theory it may require that the entire voter registration database
• this moving to this electronic, I think everyone thinks it's a bad idea to put all of the state database
• I think everyone thinks it's a bad idea to put all of the state database on a device.
• are who they are, and actually it wasn't an official process that it automatically went into the database

Keywords: 985, all

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• that data be compiled and presented in a more accessible and centralized way, and that existing databases
• On the existing database and tracking efforts, you know, I would think if it's possible, maybe I like
• And particularly, we know that there are these databases.
• ensure that everyone has access to the most current information, and recommending that existing databases
• ensure that everyone has access to the most current information, and recommending that existing databases

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The special commission on xylazine met virtually to review and discuss the first draft of its final report. Chair Mindy Domb opened the meeting, confirmed quorum, and the commission approved the minutes from its December 11 public meeting. Staff then walked commissioners through the proposed report structure, including background on xylazine as both an FDA-approved veterinary drug and an illicit drug supply contaminant, as well as appendices for public meeting materials and public resources. The commission discussed findings and recommendations for several working groups. For oversight and enforcement, members focused on licit versus illicit sources of xylazine, noting that the illicit supply is typically obtained through online vendors rather than diverted from veterinary use. Recommendations included better storage and reporting practices in authorized settings, review of manufacturing and distribution information, and focusing enforcement on fentanyl trafficking and large-scale xylazine importation rather than personal possession. Commissioners also discussed whether xylazine should remain in Schedule 6 or be subject to additional penalties, and several members emphasized the need for coordination, information-sharing, and possibly a DPH task force or advisory body to monitor emerging drug threats. For outreach and treatment, staff summarized strong existing programs such as drug checking, wound care education, naloxone distribution, mobile and low-threshold care, and self-directed wound kits, while noting gaps including the lack of an FDA-approved reversal agent for xylazine, difficulty distinguishing xylazine from other exposures, and uneven access by geography, insurance, and audience. Commissioners stressed the need for provider education, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, family support networks, and first responders, and for clear guidance on wound care and when more intensive treatment is needed. The education and training section identified first responders, clinicians, non-clinicians, and people who use drugs and their families as key audiences for tailored, stigma-free materials, with emphasis on real-time, centralized data, naloxone and breathing support, recognition of overdose versus xylazine exposure, and adapting materials as the drug supply changes. The meeting ended with discussion of next steps: staff will circulate a revised draft by March 2, the commission will meet again on March 9 to consider the report and recommendations, and an additional late-March meeting was reserved if needed before the statutory deadline.