Transcript Highlights:

• Using it to claim fiscal health is misleading.
• This crisis extends beyond fiscal mismanagement.
• “Noted. Any other questions, Mr. Becker?”
• They're in a fiscal deficit as well as a fiscal cliff.
• That said, we are approaching an urgent and extreme fiscal cliff.

Summary: The committee heard several audit requests and related testimony. The first major item was an audit of Coachella Valley Unified School District’s contract and fiscal management. The author and supporters described long-standing fiscal mismanagement, large budget shortfalls, layoffs, contracting concerns, and questions about the district’s foundation and use of public funds. District representatives and the Riverside County Office of Education said the district is already under fiscal oversight, has a stabilization plan, and is working to reduce deficits and improve student outcomes. After extensive debate and public comment, the motion to approve the audit was put on call because the committee did not have the required votes from both houses at that moment. The committee then approved an audit of East Bay transit agencies in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Senator Wahab argued the region’s many overlapping transit agencies create fragmentation, duplication, and inefficiency, especially amid a fiscal cliff and possible future tax increases. Transit agencies and labor representatives opposed the audit, saying the agencies already undergo multiple audits, serve distinct local needs, and are implementing regional coordination efforts. After testimony from agency leaders and public commenters, the committee voted to approve the audit. The next item was an audit of California Community Colleges’ unrestricted reserves. Senator Archuleta and supporting faculty representatives said reserves have grown substantially and may be diverting resources from student services, instruction, and workforce programs. They argued there is little oversight when reserves become too high. The Chancellor’s Office and Calbright College were invited to respond, and the audit objectives focused on reserve growth, reasons for high balances, oversight by the Chancellor’s Office, and effects on students and staff. The transcript cuts off during the Chancellor’s Office response, so the final committee action on this item is not shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• one time in fiscal year '27. one time in fiscal year '27.
• <00:06:52.560> year<00:06:52.680> 26, adjustment fiscal year 26, adjustment fiscal
• that's 90,000 a year starting in fiscal that's 90,000 a year starting in fiscal year<00:09:45.520
• Let me just get my notes out here.
• Many judges noted death threats. Many judges noted death threats.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Safety and Security Conference Committee met on May 13, 2026, with a quorum present and no immediate vote taken. Chairs explained the committee was working ahead of a possible target so it could act quickly later if needed, then proceeded with member introductions and a reminder about committee decorum. Staff noted a microphone delay and said the meeting would include a side-by-side walk-through of the House and Senate policy language and a review of the fiscal spreadsheet. Fiscal staff summarized major differences in court, public safety, and legislative security funding. The House and Senate proposals differed on safety and security funding for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts, as well as on courthouse grants, capital security enhancements, and a new legislative/protective services unit. Staff also reviewed Senate-only and House-only items, including a Senate proposal to require removal of insignia from public safety vehicles sold to the public, and House provisions for a security services task force and member security costs. Total general fund impacts were reviewed, with the House total corrected to include an open appropriation that had been omitted from the spreadsheet totals. Nonpartisan staff then walked through the policy differences. The Senate language focused on a Protective Services Unit and security for principal state officials, while the House language focused on a Legislative Services Unit and security for legislators. Both bills included provisions on Capitol Complex Security, reporting requirements, and reimbursement arrangements with local law enforcement, but differed on details such as whether elected officials must provide contact information to DPS and how requests for personal protective services are handled. The House-only amendment A8 was presented for discussion; it would revise emergency contact provisions, replace the House’s personal protective services request language with a more detailed threat assessment and mitigation framework, direct implementation of the new unit, and make related reimbursement and technical changes. Judge Richard Kyle, president of the Minnesota District Judges Association, testified in support of stronger judicial and court safety measures. He described rising threats against judges, citing survey results showing high rates of judges limiting personal information, receiving inappropriate communications, changing personal behavior, and experiencing threats to themselves and family members. He said the association supports legislative authorization and funding for home security and personal data protections for judicial officers, and emphasized that safety concerns for judges and court staff have become more serious in recent years.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I should note that I did coordinate with the Health and Human Services fiscal analyst, Dennis Vessel
• And I should note that I did coordinate with the Health and Human Services fiscal analyst, Dennis Vessel
• And I should note that I did coordinate with the Health and Human Services fiscal analyst, Dennis Vessel
• And I should note that I did coordinate with the Health and Human Services fiscal analyst, Dennis Vessel
• We do sometimes are able to include that in fiscal notes if, you know, it’s a peer-reviewed study and

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee convened for an opening discussion of the 2025 Human Services session, with members emphasizing bipartisan collaboration, the committee’s mission to strengthen support systems for Minnesotans, and a focus on helping vulnerable people thrive. The chair and members welcomed new and returning senators and staff, including new pages and interim committee administration, and several members briefly introduced themselves and their backgrounds in public service and human services work. Members identified the main issues they expect to address this session: workforce shortages in human services professions, long-term care, program integrity, and efforts to limit waste, fraud, and abuse so funding reaches people who need it most. The chair also previewed upcoming hearings on eligibility and redeterminations for people with disabilities, MnCHOICES reassessments, assisted living and provider payment delays, and updates on direct care and treatment, noting that more detailed discussion would come in later meetings. The committee then received a budget overview from fiscal analyst Kyle Raymond. He explained the combined Health and Human Services budget area, noted jurisdiction changes tied to the creation of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the planned separation of Direct Care and Treatment, and said some figures may differ from the November forecast because of those shifts. He outlined the major funding sources for the budget area, including federal funds and the general fund, and said the presentation would focus on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget the legislature will be considering.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, just want to make a quick note.
• Chair, could I just note that this period of the...
• Chair, could I just note that this period of the Mr.
• And then the fiscal health monitoring program.
• I would note a couple other federal changes in HR 1.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education Finance held an oversight hearing on the California State University system covering enrollment, core operations, Title IX/civil rights, and basic needs. The Department of Finance said the Governor’s 2026-27 budget does not change CSU enrollment targets from the prior year and proposes a 5% ongoing General Fund increase for core operations as the final year of the compact. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended a lower resident undergraduate enrollment target than the Governor’s proposal, separate funding for enrollment growth rather than folding it into base, a smaller or no base increase tied more closely to inflation, earmarking some base funds for capital renewal, retiring deferred payments, and avoiding new multi-year compact commitments. CSU said enrollment has rebounded for three straight years, but growth is uneven across campuses, with several Northern California campuses still facing structural declines tied to demographics and community college pipelines. CSU described a multi-year reallocation plan shifting about 10,000 FTE and $89 million in ongoing funding toward higher-demand campuses, plus $40 million in one-time support, and said seven campuses submitted turnaround plans aimed at recovering enrollment over the next several years. The system highlighted strategies such as dual enrollment, guaranteed admission pathways with community colleges, outreach to high school students, retention and advising efforts, and new degree models for working adults and military-connected students. Members raised questions about how campus targets are set, whether the May Board of Trustees discussion will address a systemwide enrollment framework, and how CSU will manage future deficits if projected out-year funding does not materialize. On core operations and facilities, CSU said it faces about $320 million in mandatory cost increases in 2026-27 and is pursuing shared services, procurement consolidation, campus administrative sharing, and program redesigns to reduce costs. CSU and the LAO emphasized the system’s large deferred maintenance backlog, estimated at $8.6 billion, and discussed whether CSU’s bond/debt capacity is sufficient to address it; CSU requested up to $1.1 billion for deferred maintenance, while the administration did not propose new funding. The committee also heard CSU’s annual Title IX and civil rights update: CSU said it has implemented 15 of 16 State Auditor recommendations, has dedicated Title IX coordinators at every campus, is using a systemwide case management dashboard, and is piloting centralized investigations at five campuses. Finally, on basic needs, the Governor maintained current funding levels for food assistance/basic needs, rapid rehousing, and mental health. CSU reported heavy use of food pantries, CalFresh support, emergency housing, and counseling services, while warning that federal changes to CalFresh and related funding could make it harder to serve students in need.

Transcript Highlights:

• I think I left my note there.
• I think I left my note come back there.
• that was sort of a catchup all in fiscal that was sort of a catchup all in fiscal year<00:07:45.440
• fiscal year 26 is about $7.6 million. fiscal year 26 is about $7.6 million.
• Clean Water Council except for I'll note Clean Water Council except for I'll note on<00:11:28.560

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That solves our fiscal note issue and I urge a green vote. Thank you, Representative Novotny.
• That solves our fiscal note issue and I urge a green vote. Thank you, Representative Novotny.
• That solves our fiscal note issue and I urge a green vote. Thank you, Representative Novotny.
• That solves our fiscal note issue and I urge a green vote. Thank you, Representative Novotny.
• note issue and I urge solves our fiscal note issue and I urge a<00:04:22.760> green<00:04:23.040

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• note and we do not yet have a fiscal note.
• note and we do not yet have a a fiscal note and we do not yet have a fiscal<00:02:39.440> note.
• We will keep members fiscal note.
• We don't even have a fiscal note.
• She said the fiscal note was zero.

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I’m not planning to request a fiscal note.
• I’m not planning to request a fiscal note.
• I’m not planning to request a fiscal note.
• I’m not planning to request a fiscal note.
• I think we need a fiscal note. It would give us time to get that fiscal note.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• year 2026, and the footnote has some more information about the fiscal note and the assumptions under
• that fiscal note.
• 00:23:30.640> assumptions<00:23:31.039> under fiscal note um and the assumptions under
• fiscal note um and the assumptions under that<00:23:31.440> fiscal<00:23:31.880> note<00
• note the rest of the pages that fiscal note the rest of the pages of<00:23:34.080> the<00:23:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:10:11.520> note conversations regarding that fiscal note conversations regarding that
• fiscal note, and maybe Mr.
• the fiscal note and um and maybe Mr. the fiscal note and um and maybe Mr.
• fiscal note and uh Savery might have the fiscal note and uh the<00:15:05.400> impacts<00:15:05.880
• Chair, DCYF in the fiscal note Mr.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committee discussed a higher education attainment-goals bill and several related amendments. Members first reached agreement on funding changes: one amendment redirected money for fraud-prevention software for MnSCU and $5,000 for trees in Bemidji, and another moved $570,000 for workforce development-related funding. Members noted the use of general fund dollars to cover a FIG shortfall and expressed support for addressing fraud prevention while also saying MnSCU should be made whole in the next biennium. Both amendments were adopted. The main policy debate centered on an amendment updating the statewide attainment goal and related P-20 partnership language. Senator Um Ruebain proposed returning the attainment goal from 75 percent to 70 percent, and members discussed whether the bill’s expanded reporting and coordination duties would create costs for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Nonpartisan staff and Commissioner Olsen said the Office of Higher Education and the P-20 partnership expected no costs, while DCYF’s fiscal note assumed reporting and staffing costs. After discussion, DCYF indicated it would absorb the costs, but some members still objected to expanding the partnership and creating additional bureaucracy. Members also debated whether early childhood and K-12 subgoals should be included as part of the attainment-goals framework. Supporters said aligning early childhood, K-12, and higher education goals is necessary to improve postsecondary attainment, while opponents argued the committee should focus on existing higher education goals and basic K-12 achievement. The committee ultimately adopted the Senate language on the attainment-goals section as amended, including the change back to 70 percent and revisions directed by staff to ensure the correct references were updated. The A12 amendment on pregnant and parenting students was also adopted earlier in the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• The administration continues to look into the fiscal impact.
• As my colleague... noted there are fiscal implications with providing retroactive relief, and when you're
• So, please note FTB is using a time approach to requesting resources.
• We just note that this program has temporary funding through 26-27.
• Yeah, that that came up as I looked at the note.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• From this fiscal year to next fiscal year. Thank you. Thank you. Any comments here?
• So I'll you take taking notes.
• So I'll you take taking notes.
• But noting that if the Legislature is concerned about potentially spiking fiscal costs of the program
• for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard several budget proposals from CDTFA, the Board of Equalization, and the Franchise Tax Board. The first panel focused on cannabis, hemp, flavored tobacco, and related enforcement. CDTFA requested ongoing funding to implement cannabis tax changes, enforce the new intoxicating hemp restrictions and flavored tobacco seizure authority, and continue compliance work. The department said it is targeting illicit product, protecting licensed businesses, and using referrals from the public and lawmakers to focus inspections. The LAO supported some of the proposals but urged the Legislature to treat them as part of a longer-term enforcement strategy and raised concerns about the use of General Fund support for cannabis enforcement. Public testimony on the cannabis item largely supported stronger enforcement and funding for the legal market. The committee also heard CDTFA’s request to reappropriate funds for an upgrade to the CROS tax collection system, which would improve taxpayer services, security, and software maintenance without adding new money. A separate CDTFA proposal would make all delivery network companies, such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the change would reduce confusion for restaurants and improve compliance, while the LAO questioned whether the proposal functioned more like a tax increase because it would also capture service fees. Members raised affordability concerns, but the proposal was framed by the administration as a parity and compliance measure. The subcommittee then considered a governor’s proposal for a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Finance argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation and support in-state production, while the LAO recommended rejection, citing cost, uncertainty about environmental benefits, possible diversion of diesel excise tax revenues from transportation programs, and concerns about consistency with voter-approved transportation funding rules. Testimony from airlines, labor unions, airports, and refinery workers strongly supported the credit, emphasizing union jobs, refinery conversions, and emissions reductions, while fuel retailers and some others warned about fiscal risk and higher fuel prices. The chair and some members expressed support for the proposal despite the funding concerns. Finally, the BOE presented an IT modernization project for state-assessed property administration, saying the current system is outdated and manual and that a new system is needed to improve accuracy, cybersecurity, and workflow efficiency, especially with a likely increase in workload from new VoIP assessments. The LAO asked for more justification for the timing, but BOE said the urgency stems from aging systems and growing workload. BOE also requested modest funding to implement SB 293 changes to intergenerational property transfers and wildfire relief guidance, which the LAO did not oppose. The Franchise Tax Board began its presentation on the final phase of its Enterprise Data to Revenue modernization effort, describing the project’s rollout across audit, collections, legal, and filing enforcement workloads and noting it is now in a warranty period.

Transcript Highlights:

• and fiscal notes excuse me and um notes and fiscal notes excuse me and um we<00:02:10.360> also
• The committee will start processing fiscal notes, and the same phenomenon exists on fiscal notes where
• The committee will start processing fiscal notes, and the same phenomenon exists on fiscal notes where
• The committee will start processing fiscal notes, and the same phenomenon exists on fiscal notes where
• The committee will start processing fiscal notes, and the same phenomenon exists on fiscal notes where

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The meeting was an informational walkthrough for the Health Finance and Policy Working Group, focused on committee structure, budget basics, and major health-related accounts and programs. Staff explained the roles of House Research and House Fiscal, then reviewed key funds used by the committee, including the general fund, government special revenue fund, federal funds, the health care access fund, remediation account, and drinking water revolving fund. They also outlined the committee’s main budget areas, noting that medical assistance is the largest general fund item and that the Department of Health is a substantial agency funded by a mix of federal, general fund, and special revenue dollars. A major portion of the presentation covered subsidized health coverage programs. Staff described Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s Medicaid program) as an entitlement for eligible Minnesotans, with no premiums or cost sharing, and explained its managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems. MinnesotaCare was presented as a separate federal-state basic health program for people who are not eligible for MA, with income limits, premiums for adults age 21 and older, and cost-sharing requirements; staff noted that federal premium tax credit changes affect MinnesotaCare premium ranges. The presentation also summarized MNsure’s role in the individual market and in determining eligibility for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, MinnesotaCare, and MA. The committee also received an overview of health-related licensing boards and occupational regulation. Staff said Minnesota has 16 health-related licensing boards, funded mainly through the state government special revenue fund and subject to legislative appropriation, and explained that health occupations may be regulated by the Department of Health, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, or the boards under chapter 214. Interstate licensure compacts were briefly noted as a way to ease practice across states. No bills were debated and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• This continues with a $900,000 cancellation in fiscal 26 and 27 and ongoing in fiscal 28 and 29.
• > Analysis with the House Fiscal Analysis with the House Fiscal Analysis Department<00:02:46.400
• appropriation in fiscal 26 and 27. appropriation in fiscal 26 and 27.
• fiscal 28 and 29 bianium. fiscal 28 and 29 bianium.
• That is in fiscal 25.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• very in these fiscal notes do a very very in these fiscal notes do a very very very<01:13:05.679
• In the regular fiscal note bill.
• been >> read the fiscal notes that have been >> read the fiscal notes that have been
• I think the fiscal note says there will be no fiscal impact.
• note says there will be no fin fiscal note says there will be no fin fiscal<01:51:01.760> impact.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I did cite that in the fiscal note worksheet.
• c><01:13:40.199> so<01:13:40.400> is fiscal note for this bill so is fiscal note for this
• <01:52:48.560> note impact I understand the fiscal note impact I understand the fiscal note
• broad and the fiscal note cly says the broad and the fiscal note cly says the cost<02:28:45.880>
• fiscal notes and we're came through with fiscal notes and we're up<03:12:58.000> against<03:12

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fiscal administrator, what findings have you guys found to say, okay, we need this particular fiscal
• a limited fiscal administrator.
• So if there's anything done incorrectly, it'll be noted.
• I mean, the fiscal administration—that's not true.
• And on that note, I would like to make a motion to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah

Keywords: 974, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on the troubled water system in Tallulah and whether to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the water utility. Senator Jackson described the system’s long-running failures, the need to expand repairs beyond the treatment plant to the distribution network, and the growing project cost, which he said had risen to roughly $26 million. Legislative Auditor’s Office staff explained that the system had received failing grades from LDH for several years, had entered joint receivership in 2024, and was placed under a public health emergency in 2025; they said the city’s adoption of limited fiscal administration in April 2026 made it eligible for additional state funding. Governor’s staff said the state, GOSEP, Magnolia, and the city had worked together to restore service and that the limited fiscal administrator would help unlock an emergency subfund and other financing sources. The mayor of Tallulah supported the appointment, saying the state’s work had improved water quality and that the limited role would focus only on the water system rather than the whole city. She said the city was preparing an RFQ to move the project toward bidding. Two residents spoke in opposition. One argued that the city had recently elected a new council and should wait for new local leadership before proceeding. Another questioned the need for the appointment, criticized past management and contract arrangements, and objected to using emergency funds to pay prior project costs. State officials responded that the F grade and public health concerns justified the action, that the administrator would control water-system finances, and that the distribution system needed repairs to address leaks and water quality issues. After discussion, a committee member moved to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah water system. The motion was seconded and passed without opposition. The committee then moved to public comment and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• fiscal administrator, what findings have you guys found to say, okay, we need this particular fiscal
• a limited fiscal administrator.
• I'm here today to find out the state wants to put a fiscal, a limited fiscal administrator in place.
• So if there's anything done incorrectly, it'll be noted.
• On that note, I would like to make a motion to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah

Summary: The committee heard extensive testimony on the City of Tallulah’s water system and a request to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the water utility. Senator Jackson and state officials described a long-running water crisis, including repeated failing grades from LDH, a public health emergency declaration, joint receivership efforts, and the need to expand the project beyond plant repairs to include the distribution system. They said the total cost is now estimated at about $26 million, with funding expected from USDA loans and grants, water sector funds, possible Delta Regional Authority assistance, and an emergency subfund that becomes available through limited fiscal administration. Chris Province of the Legislative Auditor’s Office explained that the system had received F grades from 2022 through 2025, that the city entered joint receivership in 2024, and that the governor declared a public health emergency in February 2025. He said the city adopted a resolution in April 2026 to enter limited fiscal administration, which was the basis for the committee’s action. Governor’s office staff and the mayor supported the request, saying the state partnership had improved water quality and that the limited administrator would help secure additional funding and move the project toward completion over roughly 24 months. Two residents spoke in opposition. One argued that Tallulah had recently elected a new council and that the committee should wait for new local leadership. Another said the state had mismanaged the project, questioned the use of funds and contracts, and argued that the city should receive the full amount of promised state funding without deductions. Committee members said the legal standard was met by the system’s failing grade and the emergency conditions, and they emphasized that the limited fiscal administrator would control only the water system finances. A motion to appoint a limited fiscal administrator for the Tallulah water system was made, seconded, and passed, followed by adjournment.

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• the fiscal the fiscal note<00:03:55.720> thank<00:03:55.879> you<00:03:56.000>
• it is the fiscal note for House File 1220.
• I was going to inquire about the fiscal note.
• on correct in the fiscal note you'll see on correct in the fiscal note you'll see on the<00:47:33.960
• In your packets is the fiscal note.

Bills: HF2382, HF639, SF1075, HF1243, HF1087, SF1360, HF739, HF2337, HF1220, HF712, HF1219

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

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• I think we just received notice that the new fiscal note came in, maybe hot off the press, on the fiscal
• I believe an amended fiscal note has been requested, but Mr. Walls—uh, Mr.
• in the original fiscal note.
• <00:01:22.159> note believe an amendment amended fiscal note believe an amendment amended
• was being pulled to add in rulemaking costs, which were in the original fiscal note.

Keywords: 1183, house