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• Elise Bailey, Budget Director at the Department of Human Services.
• </c><00:48:12.359><c> is</c> went up 8% the governor's budget is went up 8% the governor's budget is
• </c> model of the proposed Governor budget model of the proposed Governor budget goes<00:48:28.599><c
• The next slide we talk about our requests.
• The next slide we talk about our requests.

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• There is no state budget line for this.
• Regarding the size of the budget, I tell our caucus, if you think the Human Services budget is too big
• for these funds, and it ends up in a human services budget. giving them our request for these funds,
• and it ends up in a human services budget.
• Regarding the size of the budget, I tell our caucus, if you think the human service budget is too big

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

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• So we're going to go centers tab number one committee jurisdiction and based budget review.
• This summary is a chart that will break down the agency's budget by budget entity and fund type whether
• The division of Emergency Management has only widened budget entity.
• budget.
• So we have 4243 fte about 600 million dollar budget.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c> boards to make difficult ongoing budget boards to make difficult ongoing budget decisions.<00:08
• The cost will be our limited budget.
• Um, a roll call was requested. We'll do roll call now.
• Um, a roll call was<01:19:42.400><c> requested.
• </c> was requested. We'll do roll call now. was requested. We'll do roll call now.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The and are requested. Those Nas's. The and are requested.
• 10.400><c> address</c><07:15:10.638><c> the</c> Speaker request consent to address the Speaker request
• :44.398><c> lie</c><07:36:44.638><c> of</c> generous, she requested in lie of generous, she requested
• </c> Cuts had made to our budget.
• </c> increase the already gigantic budget increase the already gigantic budget deficit<08:08:08.160><

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• :09.039><c> project</c><00:05:10.080><c> um</c> And so the two projects that are outlined in this request
• </c> of the university, we really request of the university, we really request that<00:07:06.319><c>
• </c> the capital budget overview committee. the capital budget overview committee.
• Janelle: It in this request.
• Uh, first we are addressing the requested tranche of $893,000, as recommended by the Cannon Mountain

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Capital Project Overview Committee met at 9:00 a.m. and first approved the September 29 minutes. The committee then considered University System of New Hampshire Capital Project 260001, a $70 million request involving two residence hall renovation projects at UNH. UNH officials said the work is needed to address aging 1970-era buildings, including heating, plumbing, and other deferred maintenance, and to improve student recruitment, retention, and living conditions. Members asked about the construction timeline, which was estimated at about four years, and about enrollment decline, which was estimated at roughly 15% over 10 years. The committee approved the project after discussion, with members noting the buildings’ age and need for repair. The committee next heard Capital Project 26003 from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for Cannon Mountain. Commissioner Sarah Stewart and staff described an $893,000 tranche, part of a larger effort to address deferred maintenance at the mountain, including guest facilities, lift infrastructure, a passenger ramp for scenic chairlift use, snowmaking improvements, a line replacement, a pump rebuild, and operations equipment. Members asked about the $6 million bonding limit established in 1999, and the department said it appears insufficient and may need updating in the future. The committee approved the Cannon Mountain request. The department also provided an informational update on the Cannon Mountain aerial tramway. Officials said a structural engineering firm is analyzing towers, terminals, and footings, with the goal of confirming the existing infrastructure can support a new tram system and refining bid specifications. They said the work is on track, with an updated cost estimate expected in January and a bid targeted for May. Members asked about the limited number of manufacturers capable of doing the work and whether the project could be delayed; the department said it is in active discussions with the likely bidders and pre-qualifying them. The meeting ended with brief discussion of informational reports, including a question about apparent delays in some New Hampshire Veterans Home projects, which staff said they would follow up on, and the committee adjourned with the next meeting set for March 16 at 9:00 a.m.

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• In other business, a request for a study of fiscal impact statements was withdrawn.
• I have one other request.
• I have one other request.
• It says the piece, It says the PA requested an Arkansas State Police investigation.
• —if they were paid for out of the state budget rather than out of the county budget.

Summary: The committee first adopted prior minutes and then heard several standing committee audit reports. The executive committee report noted audit and special reports scheduled for the month, one outstanding committee-requested report, and a request to gather information on a possible special report for February. The city/county/local report covered delinquent private water and sewer audits, including reinstatement of turn-back funds for 17 entities, 59 of 64 delinquent 2023 entities filing reports, and action on the town of Daisy requiring repayment of misused street funds. The education report filed three higher education audit reports and deferred one Northwest Arkansas Community College report. The state agencies report filed four reports and deferred audits of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for more information on corrective actions. The committee then received a special audit review of the Charles W. Donaldson Scholars Academy at UA Little Rock. Auditors said the program received $10 million in desegregation funding and a $50,000 grant, awarded $1.87 million in scholarships to 379 students, and saw 116 students graduate. The review found many scholarship eligibility exceptions, including awards above the maximum and to students who did not meet GPA, enrollment-hour, or full-time requirements, and numerous disbursement documentation and authorization problems. Committee members sharply questioned the program’s oversight, the role of former staff, the use of funds for travel and cultural activities, and whether any improper spending should be referred for criminal review. UALR representatives said the program was overseen as a sponsored program, that some controls were later strengthened, and that Philander Smith only verified enrollment rather than eligibility. The committee voted to table the report until the next meeting and asked staff to gather the federal court order and additional information. Finally, the committee reviewed the annual report on matters referred to prosecutors and the Attorney General for 2024. Staff said 164 matters were referred, with 28 criminal charges filed, 39 still under review, 3 dismissed, 5 pending in court, and 96 not charged; convictions in 20 cases led to fines, restitution, audit costs, and some bond trust fund payments. Prosecutor representatives explained that many referrals do not become criminal cases because of intent, timing, or other legal limits, and said they generally seek restitution even when charges are not filed. Members asked for more standardized reporting, including whether restitution was recovered and why cases were not prosecuted, and discussed possible training and a checklist for future reports. The committee then voted to file the report and adjourned, with the next meeting set for February 12-13.

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• Because they also individually manage their budgets.
• LOFT requested the last 20 space request forms from OMES to review the use of other space or the action
• There'd be questions on the rapid response request.
• There'd be questions on the rapid response request.
• Seeing none, entertain a motion to approve the request. So moved. Second.

Summary: The LOFT Oversight Committee met with a quorum, approved the prior minutes, and then received LOFT’s report on state office space utilization in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. LOFT presented three main findings: OMES is not fully exercising its statutory authority over state property and relies on flawed self-reported data; state office space is being used inefficiently and often below policy benchmarks; and better use of state-owned space could save tens of millions in private lease costs. LOFT also described errors in the state’s real property inventory, low utilization rates across OMES-owned, agency-owned, and privately leased space, and recommended stronger data verification, clearer space standards, and more active oversight of underused property. OMES responded that it believes it is meeting its statutory obligations and said it tries to balance oversight with being a partner to agencies, placing them in space that best fits their mission and service needs. OMES officials said they rely on agency-reported data, do not have enough staff to independently verify all inventory information, and do not “police” daily occupancy. Members questioned the distinction between meeting statutory duties and exercising full authority, the use of “shall” versus “recommend,” the lack of enforcement for agencies that decline space recommendations, and whether OMES should more aggressively consolidate or divest underused buildings. LOFT and OMES also discussed the methodology behind utilization calculations, including badge-swipe data, space standards, and common-area adjustments. In the final finding, LOFT estimated that relocating agencies from private leases into existing state-owned space could save roughly $16 million to $28.8 million annually, depending on the scenario used. LOFT cited other states and federal reforms as models and recommended that OMES more actively assess underutilized properties, verify data, and use actual utilization analysis to reduce private leasing. OMES said it would review the comments and work to improve. The committee then unanimously approved a rapid-response evaluation request for LOFT to examine DHS child care subsidy verification and reimbursement processes, citing concerns about possible improprieties and the need to confirm whether fraud or waste is occurring.

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• with budgets in the state and revenue estimates, and if anything has changed.
• Again, not referring to this budget, I'm looking at the specials budget... that they're working with
• We also have, I think, some budget considerations for you all to consider.
• Not, I mean, it all has budget implications, but certainly is very policy heavy.
• If you include higher ed, 50% of the budget is education.

Keywords: 996, all

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• You know murkier budget peri uh picture.
• ,</c> juxtiposition, this challenging budget, juxtiposition, this challenging budget, uh,<00:03:53.200
• </c> request that this line be deleted. request that this line be deleted.
• </c> session as costs rise and budgets session as costs rise and budgets tighten.<00:39:31.280><c> We
• Both are FHPAP in this budget bill.

Bills: HF1141

Keywords: housing, finance, affordable housing, infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, supportive housing, homeless prevention, elderly assistance, community development, 1183, house

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• </c> fund in that budget. fund in that budget.
• </c> the capital budget. the capital budget.
• , which they budget for.
• annual budget uh, which they<04:36:51.961><c> budget</c><04:36:52.279><c> for.
• </c> the governor requested last January. the governor requested last January.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• The current budget provides funding for an array of alternative jet fuel-related work.
• And in the budgets that came out to... About $10 million.
• And in the budgets that came out today, the Senate budget had a carve-out for $1 million for the Pacific
• And in the House budget, the funding was split $5.7 million each for hydrogen fueling...
• So it really depends on the conference committee budget. We know what we're going to do.

Bills: HB2111, HB2495

Keywords: Interstate 5 bridge, toll facility, bond retirement, transportation, state funding, vehicles, streetcar operation, public safety, urban regulation, 904, all

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• The current budget provides funding for an array of alternative jet fuel-related work.
• And in the budgets that came out to... About $10 million.
• And in the budgets that came out today, the Senate budget had a carve-out for $1 million for the Pacific
• And in the House budget, the funding was split $5.7 million each for hydrogen fueling...
• So it really depends on the conference committee budget. We know what we're going to do.

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held a work session on electric vehicles, renewable fuels, hydrogen, and related transportation investments, followed by public hearings on several bills. Agency presenters from WSDOT, Commerce, and Ecology described the Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council’s work, Washington’s slowing EV adoption growth, charging infrastructure gaps, and programs such as NEVI, ZEVIP, and a new medium- and heavy-duty incentive program. Members asked about fast-charging standards and whether higher-capacity chargers could be supported. Commerce also outlined renewable fuels and sustainable aviation fuel efforts, including the Office of Renewable Fuels, hydrogen and SAF modeling, technical assistance, and the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator’s partnerships and funding. WSDOT then discussed hydrogen investments in transit, aviation, backup power, and corridor planning, while Ecology explained the alternative jet fuel programmatic environmental impact statement, its scope, timeline, and how it will support future project review. In the public hearing on Substitute House Bill 2114, the committee heard testimony supporting a no-fee replacement process for defective license plates within two years of issuance, with optional fee waivers later; the sponsor and county auditors said peeling or unreadable plates are a real customer-service problem, especially in eastern Washington. The hearing on House Bill 2111 concerned allowing the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project toll facility bond retirement account to keep its interest earnings instead of sending them to the general fund; the prime sponsor said it is a straightforward fix requested by the state treasurer. Substitute House Bill 1823 would update Transportation Improvement Board statutes by replacing “non-motorized” with “active transportation” and removing obsolete references; TIB said it is a cleanup bill that aligns statutes with current grant practices and complete streets policy. The committee also heard House Bill 2495, which would let the City of Seattle direct immediate impoundment of unattended vehicles blocking streetcar operations, similar to existing authority for Sound Transit. Seattle’s streetcar manager said blocked tracks cause frequent delays and that the bill would reduce waits for police authorization and restore service faster. Public testimony and sign-in counts were noted for each bill, but no votes were taken in the transcript, and the meeting concluded after the final public hearing.

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• Republican congressional members that may end up moving forward will definitely affect our state's budget
• Republican congressional members that may end up moving forward will definitely affect our state's budget
• Republican congressional members that may end up moving forward will definitely affect our state's budget
• cannot afford to provide state budget cannot afford to provide that<00:04:21.600><c> more</c><00:04:
• We know legislators will be faced with a challenging budget situation in the coming years, but we look

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><00:52:03.480><c> we</c> you know, with a $100 million budget we you know, with a $100 million budget
• </c> move forward with future budgets. move forward with future budgets.
• And so that would be my request. Thank you, Senator Port.
• ,</c> it would be my request, it would be my request, um,<01:02:53.320><c> that</c><01:02:53.600><c>
• </c> be my request. be my request. &gt;&gt; Senator<01:03:31.760><c> Draheim.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• “What song did you request?” “Um, well, I’m a Taylor Swift fan.
• or a fiscal note needs to be requested.
• or a fiscal note needs to be requested.
• Noner, do we need to request a fiscal note on this bill? Mr.
• Noner, do we need to request a fiscal note on this bill? Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Do we see an increased budget for environmental cleanup for the lab? So the consent order, Mr.
• Chair, uh, the, so while, well I, I, I need to pull up my budget memo, but um.
• When I started, our budget was 90 million.
• Reduced in the Senate, to my chagrin, but you all had to come up with a budget for $50 million.
• , my budget that you appropriate coming from federal grants, um, it's important that I.

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• And then at the beginning of the event, we also requested an emergency document... Tribal partners.
• And then, at the beginning of the event, we also requested an emergency declaration from the president
• I know the budget is tight, but where would we be without our local farmers?
• That, due to budget shortfalls, was cut and zeroed out in the 2025-27 State Conservation Commission budget
• I believe they do have a fiscal budget note of about $15 million. I don't know what's in that.

Keywords: 904, all

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• Considering the state's current budget concerns, I do not believe that the assembly bill 249 should be
• So we respectfully request your aye vote. Thanks again. Thank you so much.
• We therefore respectfully request your aye vote to give voters the option to decide. Thank you.
• We request an aye vote. Thank you. Thank you.
• First thing you do is a change of address because you got to receive your mail but when you request,

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Members, I encourage no vote and I request a roll call. A roll call has been requested.
• Members, I encourage no vote and I request a roll call. A roll call has been requested.
• </c><01:02:50.880><c> year</c> kind of amazing in a non-budget year kind of amazing in a non-budget year
• decisions and the budget targets like we had last year.
• </c><01:46:23.920><c> targets</c> budget decisions and the budget targets budget decisions and the budget

Keywords: 1183, house