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• center, or state medical school, forgive me.
• In percentage, the school district report shows the largest 50 school districts in North Dakota, sorted
• And the smallest was the Wing School District for $170. School districts were denied... $170.
• You would likely see that in the school district as well.
• So we saw school districts such as McKenzie County, their mill... school districts such as McKenzie County

Summary: The Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met with a quorum, approved the March 17, 2026 minutes, and heard a lengthy update from Tax Commissioner Brian Croshys on property tax relief programs. He reviewed the Homestead Property Tax Credit, Disabled Veteran Credit, and Primary Residence Credit, noting increased relief after House Bill 1158 and House Bill 1176, but also discussing how some households “income adjust out” of eligibility over time. Members asked about indexing income thresholds, expanding eligibility by age alone, simplifying administration, county-level notices, and whether the county and state systems could be streamlined. Croshys said the programs are heavily used, largely administered at the county level, and that the department is still refining compliance and reporting; he also said there were no material findings or overarching concerns in the latest review. The committee agreed more detailed PRC information would likely come back in a September meeting, and the chair announced an afternoon recess for lunch before later reconvening. Shelly Myers then presented the statewide property tax increase report, the zero-growth report, and a statistical report on property values and tax levies by class. She explained how county auditors report levy and valuation data, how increases and decreases are counted, and identified counties and cities with the largest percentage changes in growth or decline. She also summarized recent trends: agricultural values remain relatively flat, while residential, commercial, and centrally assessed values have risen over the last five years; in 2025, residential property accounted for the largest share of statewide property tax levies, followed by commercial, agriculture, and centrally assessed property. Committee members asked about unusual zero-growth figures, the effect of annexation and land-use changes, and whether the 3% levy cap was forcing political subdivisions to use reserves or defer spending. Myers said many counties complied by using reserves, delaying capital projects, or limiting increases, and that some counties had not used their full cap. The committee then moved to the stripper oil extraction tax exemption. Commissioner Croshys reviewed the state’s oil tax structure and estimated the revenue impact of keeping stripper wells exempt from extraction tax while still paying production tax. He said the exemption saves operators hundreds of millions of dollars over a biennium, while the state still collects production tax on those wells. He also discussed projected impacts if the exemption were changed for future wells and noted that future outcomes depend on oil prices, production declines, and technology such as CO2 enhanced oil recovery. Nathan Anderson of the Department of Mineral Resources briefly explained the historical difference between the 35-barrel and 30-barrel thresholds for certain wells, citing differences in completion costs and lateral lengths. The committee then heard from EERC CEO Charles Gorecki, who presented an analysis of oil well life cycles and said most oil is produced before wells reach stripper status, but that refracturing or other reinvestment can significantly extend production and keep wells above the threshold for years.

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• certain hunger relief organizations apply and receive grant funding to set up wholesale contracts to purchase
• program to assist nonprofit hunger relief organizations, establish wholesale contracts for direct purchasing
• Purchasing agricultural goods specifically for the hunger relief system is an important way to provide
• We connect those farms with nationally recognized chefs, home delivery, schools through OSPI, as well
• connect those farms with nationally recognized chefs, Nationally recognized chefs, home delivery, schools

Bills: HB2279 , HB2463 , HB1941 , HB2238

Committee: House Agriculture & Natural Resources

Keywords: PFAS chemicals, agriculture, environmental impact, regulation, food safety, farmers, food security, Washington, support for farmers, cannabis, cooperatives, marijuana industry, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance

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• I always jokingly tell residents that in medical school, we learn evidence-based medicine.
• Medical school to help people, to heal people, to save people.
• Adults purchasing, walking out with that, getting into their car.
• can have the same effect regarding if we finally get a bill that increases statewide the cost of purchasing
• Purchases of all these different items are big money makers, and of course, that's the argument that

Committee: House Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

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• MSBOA provides over 60% of the school buses used to transport Minnesota's children to and from school-related
• children to and from school Minnesota's children to and from school related<00:03:14.200><c> activities
• </c> over 230,000 miles every school over 230,000 miles every school day<00:03:23.799><c> msboa</c><00
• </c> children boarding or exiting the school children boarding or exiting the school bus<00:04:16.680
• </c><00:21:27.600><c> bus</c> are no children outside the school bus are no children outside the school

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• experience high school.
• So they would have to purchase that separately.
• So they would have to purchase that separately.
• It also comes from schools.
• It also comes from schools.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• Mississippi, they operate under MDES and then also have to go to the SWIB board for financial purchases
• similar</c><00:25:38.159><c> to</c><00:25:38.400><c> with</c><00:25:38.640><c> a</c><00:25:38.880><c> school
• </c> step in similar to with a school step in similar to with a school district<00:25:40.240><c> only
• Similar again to the school district.
• So my question is, because when you think about the rating scale for school districts, is are these will

Committee: Joint Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

Keywords: Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 10:30 AM, 925, all

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• Next up, we have our high school Pages joining us this morning.
• Representative, please state your name and your high school mascot.
• I go to Old Town High School.
• Line 51 is a grant to the Browerville Public Schools.
• It could also help families purchase a safer car seat.

Bills: HF2730 , HF2257 , HF2768 , HF1932 , HF2437

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center

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• ALSO, THE MANUFACTURERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM MANDATING THAT AUTHORIZED REPAIR PROVIDERS PURCHASE DIAGNOSTIC
• UNFORTUNATELY SOMEONE WANTS TO WORK AND DEVELOP A TRADE, OFTEN TIMES THEY HAVE TO GO TO TRADE SCHOOL
• INSTEAD OF PUBLIX HIRING OUR YOUNG STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL GETTING THEIR PARENTS TO SIGN THE WAIVER, THEY
• PART OF A HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OR COLLEGE PROGRAM. FOR SOMETHING LESS FORMAL. >> Sen.
• THE KID WHO DROPS OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND WANTS TO BE AN ELECTRICIAN.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• </c><00:42:20.440><c> districts</c> costs have grown as school districts costs have grown as school districts
• We now have complete data about what schools spent on special ed services in the 2024 and 2025 school
• School special ed spending grew by 10% School special ed spending grew by 10% last<00:44:45.520><c> year
• </c> The annual rate of growth for school The annual rate of growth for school spending<00:44:53.920>
• </c> purchase assets. purchase assets.

Bills: HF3425

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, 1183, house

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• </c><00:02:01.200><c> Miss</c> at Jackson Hole High School. Miss at Jackson Hole High School.
• </c> Scholarship Act, education school Scholarship Act, education school finance,<01:41:52.480><c> and
• From year to year, of public schools.
• foundation program for K-12 school facilities capital construction, and $237.9 million from school foundation
• </c> fund, and half to the common school fund, and half to the common school permanent<01:47:59.920><

Keywords: 916, all

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• </c> to flow to private schools. to flow to private schools.
• Your governor will tell you that that's schools that the school district in schools that the school district
• </c> charter school set up by the governor. charter school set up by the governor.
• school district.
• Keep our schools' children safe.

Keywords: 958, all

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• young people, as there are individuals out there already who didn't find a career pathway after high school
• We need to make sure they're protected during the time that they're at school too. Yeah.
• I was struck by the 6.8 million students that we know of, at least in California, who have a high school
• We know that we are graduating at least 400 to 500,000 high school students a year, right?
• Younger generations aren't consuming and purchasing as much alcohol as older generations.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointments, bill referrals, rule-waiver requests, and floor acknowledgments. The committee approved a series of non-appearing appointments, including Peter Briar-T to the Southern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission, multiple appointments to the Acupuncture Board, Roy Mathur to the Board of Pilot Commissioners, and Davina Hurt to the California Water Commission, with most votes unanimous and Hurt’s appointment approved 3-2. The committee also approved bill referrals, rule waivers for guests on the Senate floor, and floor acknowledgments. The committee then heard testimony from Lillian Corral, appointed to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Corral emphasized her background as a first-generation college graduate and immigrant, and said her priorities would include helping students connect to livable-wage jobs, supporting Vision 2030, improving data and digital infrastructure, expanding dual enrollment, and considering regional bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges where workforce needs justify them. Senators questioned her about achievement gaps, the role of data in improving student outcomes, the expansion of community college bachelor’s degrees, faculty staffing, and her employer New America’s positions on privacy, age verification, and TikTok. The committee voted 3-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate. The committee also heard from Paul Tupi, nominated to lead the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Tupi described a career in law enforcement and said he would focus on public trust, timely licensing, licensee education, and enforcement against irresponsible operators. Senators asked about ABC’s enforcement tools, including decoy operations, shoulder-tap checks, delivery compliance, and investigations tied to alcohol-related crashes; funding stability; delivery alcohol violations during COVID; and ABC’s approach to entertainment zones and other alcohol-policy changes. Support testimony came from industry and advocacy representatives, who praised his responsiveness and open-door approach. The committee approved his appointment 5-0 for consideration by the full Senate.

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• I was the person that taught the class when the kids got caught at school.
• There's nothing you can do to a kid at school. There is no punishment.
• I was doing elementary school classes, which is unreal for vaping. This is ruining our youth.
• I was the person that taught the class when the kids got caught at school.
• There's nothing you can do to a kid at school. There is no punishment.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard three bills ahead of the house-of-origin deadline. AB 762 by Assemblymember Irwin would ban the sale and distribution of disposable vapes in California, with committee amendments to align implementation dates and allow a sell-through period. The author and supporters, including waste agencies, firefighters, local governments, and public health groups, argued the devices create lithium-ion battery fire risks in waste facilities and burden ratepayers and first responders. Opponents, including cannabis industry and retail groups, argued the bill would not meaningfully reduce battery waste because most problematic products are already illicit, and warned it could worsen the illegal market and reduce consumer access to legal products. After extensive debate, the committee passed AB 762 as amended to Appropriations on a vote with some members not voting or on call. AB 1382 by Assemblymember Castillo would prohibit the sale of genetically modified animals created for cosmetic purposes. Supporters said the bill would prevent novelty pet breeding, reduce pressure on already overcrowded shelters, and avoid ethical concerns about modifying animals for appearance alone, while preserving medical and scientific research. Opponents, including the pet industry, argued the measure was unnecessary because regulated products such as glowfish already undergo scientific review and that the bill could create ambiguity and harm lawful commerce. The committee clarified that glowfish and scientific research were exempt, and AB 1382 passed to the Judiciary Committee. AB 739 by Assemblymember Jackson would require managing agents in common interest developments to provide homeowners and HOA boards a summary of fees charged for management services. Realtors supported the bill as a transparency measure, while community managers and the Community Associations Institute said they could accept it once promised amendments were adopted to narrow the disclosure and avoid blanket mailings that could raise costs. The author said amendments would be taken in the Housing and Community Development Committee and committed to further consultation. AB 739 passed to Housing and Community Development.

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• He was just beginning his high school years. He was a straight-A student.
• </c> or active in school. or active in school.
• </c> requiring a person to be 18 to purchase requiring a person to be 18 to purchase it. it. it.
• </c><01:27:23.720><c> at</c> as a consumer what you are purchasing at as a consumer what you are purchasing
• </c><03:15:40.200><c> safety</c> conversation around the school safety conversation around the school

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I am a law student at Northeastern University School of Law, currently living in Somerville.
• It's nearly impossible to obtain or purchase, and not at a reasonable cost.
• My name is Shrinichel Velagaputi, and I'm a rising junior at Andover High School.
• Joseph School in Fitchburg, and the state insect, which is the ladybug.
• I had one class that wanted our school to be associated with the state symbol.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills. Representative David Linsky supported HB 3383, which would designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of Massachusetts, describing its Boston roots and cultural significance. Representative Sean Garberle supported HB 3335 on public access to historical records, arguing that records from state institutions should be released after 75 years and that families and researchers should be able to identify people buried in unmarked graves at former state institutions. Representative Rodney Elliott and Lowell officials supported HB 4138, authorizing easements for a Lowell sewer separation project; they said the project is needed for Clean Water Act compliance, will reduce combined sewer overflows into the Merrimack River, and must proceed quickly to meet SRF and consent-decree timelines. Committee members asked about Article 97, the location and scope of the easement, environmental justice impacts, and minority/small business participation in construction. The committee also heard extensive testimony on Senate 2183 and its House companion, which would elevate the Massachusetts National Guard to a cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Governor. Senators Mike Moore and John Velis, along with the National Guard Association’s Matthew McKenna, argued the change would reduce bureaucracy, improve communication and readiness, and reflect the Guard’s broad domestic and military missions. Velis cited the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy as an example of a breakdown in communication, while committee members said they wanted more information, including input from the Governor’s office and Guard leadership, before acting. The committee noted the distinction between state-controlled and federalized Guard missions and said it would continue reviewing the issue. Senator Liz Miranda and a large panel of survivors, advocates, and Northeastern law students testified in support of S. 2174 and S. 2177, which would create an office and task force on unsolved homicides, allow families to petition for case review after three years, require written responses, and establish a tip line, database, and dedicated funding. Witnesses described long-standing lack of communication, low clearance rates, and the disproportionate impact on Black and Brown communities. Senator Becca Rausch also testified on S. 2210, extending public records law to the governor and Legislature, and S. 2207, creating stronger information-governance and records-retention standards; she said both would improve transparency and reduce waste. The transcript does not reflect any votes taken during the hearing, though chairs repeatedly indicated support for moving some bills favorably and said the committee would continue reviewing the National Guard proposal.

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• We're looking for kids right out of high school, trade school.
• We used to have school buses drop off the kids.
• There was no, you go to some kind of school or learn anything.
• The standard vehicle is the title; the purchaser is the title holder.
• Chairman, Madam Vice Chair, just to clarify, these are high school students.

Bills: HB2003 , HB2057 , HB2109 , HB2111 , HB2112 , HB2114 , HB2256 , HB2259 , HB2317 , HB2323 , HB2398 , HB2443 , HB2446 , HB2574

Committee: House Transportation & Infrastructure

Keywords: driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety

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• I went to school here, and I plan on continuing to live here.
• But also for young people who are purchasing their first home.
• </c><01:19:41.960><c> just</c> land they are separately purchasing just land they are separately purchasing
• wealth gap and who can actually afford to purchase a home at this time.
• a clear wealth gap and who can actually afford to purchase a home at this time.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.

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• Those contracts are usually not with the school, right?
• He's been receiving NIL money since he was in high school.
• He's been receiving NIR money since he was in high school.
• They're not employees of the school, correct? That is correct.
• Nor did they even— I know as a school board member, as a school board president, I know school boards

Committee: House House and Governmental Affairs

Summary: The House and Governmental Affairs Committee met on April 14 with a quorum and heard several recommitted public-records and government-transparency bills, along with one local audit bill and one campaign-solicitation bill. HB 55 by Rep. Villio would prohibit intentional public disclosure of juror identifying information and create a public records exception; after adopting technical amendments, the committee reported it favorably as amended. HB 608 by Rep. Chassion would make documents tied to intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs confidential; supporters said it protects student-athletes and institutional competitiveness, while the Louisiana Press Association argued it would shield public money and reduce transparency. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 9-3. HB 1045 by Rep. LaCombe would raise the audit threshold for certain local auditees in a limited parish-specific application, with an amendment tying annual audits to entities in Pointe Coupee Parish above a revised revenue level and indexing the threshold to CPI. Committee members and local-government groups said the change would reduce unnecessary audit costs for small water and special districts while preserving oversight; it was reported favorably as amended. HB 1035 by Rep. Beham would add penalties for exploitative campaign fundraising aimed at elderly people; supporters described scam-like tactics and recurring withdrawals, while some members questioned how it would be enforced and whether existing fraud laws already covered the conduct. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably by a 7-5 vote. HB 1049 by Rep. Owen would tighten open-meetings requirements by improving notice posting, minutes, and training expectations for those presiding over public bodies. Supporters said it would help volunteers and small boards comply with the law, while the Police Jury Association raised cost and staffing concerns for thousands of local entities; the bill was reported favorably. HB 1177 by Rep. Zerang would create a public-records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing lottery licenses, prompted by concerns that lottery winners could be harassed by animal-rights activists; it was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, two other bills were deferred at the sponsors’ request, and the committee adjourned.

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• Several middle schools are participating in the youth. Thank you.
• From the Harrison County middle schools.
• The CPS worker would purchase items using their state-issued purchase card, and reimbursement to the
• school needs.
• during the school year.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• Um it was said as part of this purchase.
• But the belief is to help school districts, schools, and such around the state to increase their usage
• But the belief is to help school districts, schools, and such around the state to increase their usage
• </c> the the belief is to um help uh school the the belief is to um help uh school districts,<01:09:51.440
• ><c> such</c> districts, schools, um, and and such districts, schools, um, and and such around<01:09:

Bills: SF0101

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all