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• committee substitute added language that permits HHSC to award a one-time. pass-through grant to an entity
• employee is not required to stay if there's an evacuation and does not require the. of contracted entities

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• committee substitute added language that permits HHSC to award a one-time pass through grant to an entity
• They just have to have it on site, removes the civil penalty, allows the use of contracted entities in

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• The Housing Finance Corporation acts as a public-private partnership entity.
• It supports a developer or other private entity that has an ownership interest or leasehold and other

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• REQUIRES AN MS 4 TO CONDUCT ANNUAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE ENTITY
• HARRY SUPPORTED MANY ENTITIES THROUGH HIS PHILANTHROPY AND JACKSONVILLE LIKE CLINIC, ST.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• DISCLOSURES ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
• FINANCIAL HARM OR OTHER ADVERSE IMPACTS AS WELL AS INFORMATION OF A CONFIDENTIAL NATURE CONCERNING ENTITIES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• that's doing it, it some outside entity that's doing it, it is<01:10:21.440> still is still is
• <01:13:41.000> Um<01:13:41.400> most<01:13:42.320> uh<01:13:42.520> entities
• Um most uh entities uh very new.
• Um most uh entities uh you<01:13:44.320> know,<01:13:44.520> states<01:13:45.000> out
• , you publish the list or another entity, you publish the list of<01:41:17.680> requirements<01

Bills: HF3489, HF3393, HF3785, SF856, HF4006, HF4615, HF3919, HF4591, HF3682, HF4240

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• To make matters worse, federally backed entities are fueling these acquisitions.
• to sell to nonprofit entities. to sell to nonprofit entities.
• And I really appreciate the way entities like Coorth and others are doing to move towards balance and
• There's also a lot of disparate entities that regulate manufactured housing.
• There's also a lot of disperate entities There's also a lot of disperate entities that<01:15:51.600

Bills: HF4234, HF484, HF483, HF2614

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

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• with a range of needs, from contracts, liability, intellectual property, regulatory, employment, entity
• property, regulatory, employment, entity property, regulatory, employment, entity formation,<00:
• um you know, various entities involved. um you know, various entities involved.
• :15.320> or overburden any of the organizations or overburden any of the organizations or entities
• that are asked to do these entities that are asked to do these reports?

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• /c><00:42:38.880> are<00:42:39.200> higher<00:42:39.920> than from a private entity
• are higher than from a private entity are higher than stealing<00:42:40.480> from<00:42:40.720
• The agency, we are a separate entity.
• Separate entity, uh, set up by the Minnesota Constitution, and we operate in the role of prosecutor and
• The changes that the private entities.

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• could be a library or to whatever entity, it's very different for an individual to get a license and
• could be a library or to whatever entity could be a library or to<01:06:52.799> whatever.
• for the express purpose of an entity for the express purpose of multiple<01:07:06.480> reuse.
• <01:07:18.640> But<01:07:18.880> just some entity that's reusing it.
• But just some entity that's reusing it.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• and the uh the CDFIs are still entities and the uh the CDFIs are still able<00:26:02.559> to<
• I think on 85.7 to 85.8, it mentions tribal economic development entities and CDFIs.
• I think on 85.7 to 85.8, it mentions tribal economic development entities and CDFIs.
• I think on 85.7 to 85.8, it mentions tribal economic development entities and CDFIs.
• What we found is just that on occasions when I'm not able to be there to conduct business, the entity

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We request several amendments to clarify the program structure, assessed entities, fiscal management,
• We request several amendments to clarify the program structure, assessed entities, fiscal management,
• Are these assessed entities the health insurance companies like HMSA, Kaiser, and Tricare?
• Assessed entities: health insurers in the state that is not federally funded.
• <01:56:26.000> Health 434 assessed enti entities Health 434 assessed enti entities Health

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Health heard testimony on several bills. On SB 1441, which would repeal the transfer of the Oahu Regional Health Care System from HHSC to the Department of Health, the Department of Health said it strongly supports the measure and requested clarifying amendments. HHSC/Oahu Region also supported the bill and said it had no objection to the department’s amendments. In response to questions, witnesses said the agencies have been working on an MOU to support transfers of long-term care patients to Leahi, with the current goal being about 10 to 15 patients, but transfers would occur only as space and staffing allow; one patient was reportedly being admitted at the time, and the process was described as slow and case-by-case. The committee then heard SB 1443 on payment rates for state hospital patients and related Department of Health services. The hospital administrator said the bill would allow rates above Medicaid for community or foster-home placements if patients cannot be placed at Leahi or elsewhere, and would set Medicaid-level reimbursement for outside medical services used by state hospital patients. He said at least one provider was interested in offering services at that rate and that the population involved is largely non-ambulatory long-term care patients. Members asked about availability and training, and the witness said special training could be provided. SB 1322, a broad mental health bill, drew mixed testimony. The Department of Law Enforcement supported giving crisis-intervention-trained officers more discretion to transport people to medical care instead of arresting them. The Attorney General supported the bill but recommended revisions to emergency-transport language and restoring liability protections. HHSC and Queens Hospital supported the overall goal but sought amendments to preserve the mental health emergency worker role in decision-making and to avoid negative impacts on emergency departments. The Disability Rights Center and ACLU opposed parts of the bill, arguing that it weakens due process, reduces protections in involuntary treatment and transport, and should retain a three-person treatment panel rather than reduce it to one. A Queens representative said the current program works well and reported that more than 90% of MH1 cases once went to hospitals, but that figure has dropped to about 60-70%, with about 20% now diverted to community settings or the behavioral health crisis center. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• without the partnership of many done without the partnership of many different<00:26:41.000> entities
• <00:26:42.000> uh<00:26:42.120> including<00:26:42.520> the different entities
• uh including the different entities uh including the legis<00:26:43.159> the<00:26:43.320>
• when it comes to important um uh entity when it comes to addressing<00:34:52.000> substance<00
• um are firm allies in that entities um are firm allies in that effort<00:42:56.920> and<00:42

Bills: HF696, HF1429, HF1379

Keywords: HF696, rural EMS, ambulance, emergency medical services, uncompensated care, payment pool, rural health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, public safety answering point, PSAP, nontransport, unpaid ambulance calls, EMS reimbursement, rural ambulance provider, general fund appropriation, Minnesota health finance, specialized life support, metropolitan counties, emergency response funding, HF1429

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• Everybody knows that we are in negotiations with a private entity.
• When the ISP came out back in 2023, did your entity or division think about working with the university
• did 2023 did 2023 did deed<01:25:52.440> or<01:25:53.080> your<01:25:53.400> entity
• ><01:25:54.480> um<01:25:54.960> division<01:25:55.800> thought deed or your entity
• um division thought deed or your entity um division thought about<01:25:56.280> working<01:25

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• The government gets the deed restriction, so what happens in essence is that the government entity is
• The government gets the deed restriction, so what happens in essence is that the government entity is
• government entity in the case of veil at government entity in the case of veil at Eagle<00:40:38.160>
• c> is<00:40:51.280> buying<00:40:51.720> a<00:40:51.920> deed government entity
• is buying a deed government entity is buying a deed restriction<00:40:53.319> um<00:40:53.520

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing and moved quickly through a long agenda, beginning with HB 606 on the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. DHHL and several community testifiers strongly supported the bill, describing it as a way to fulfill long-standing promises to Native Hawaiians, reduce the DHHL waitlist, keep families in Hawaii, and support housing production and the broader economy. Testifiers emphasized the cultural and economic importance of stable housing and noted the large number of people still waiting for DHHL homes. The committee then heard HB 1086, also relating to DHHL, which would allow the department to use a $75 million appropriation from the dwelling unit revolving fund as collateral for loans. DHHL, HHFDC, and other supporters said the measure would help DHHL obtain better loan terms and preserve trust funds for other uses. Members asked detailed questions about how the collateral would work, whether other agencies use similar structures, and what would happen if the collateral were drawn upon; staff explained that the funds would be encumbered for the loan and that a similar model had been used for a HUD-backed project. The committee also heard HB 739, which would create the COM homes program to fund counties to buy voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or buyers. Supporters said the program could help keep local workers in Hawaii by using existing housing stock and cited examples from places like Aspen and Vail. The Attorney General’s office recommended amendments to remove duration requirements to avoid right-to-travel concerns, and the Tax Foundation suggested clarifying the conveyance tax exemption so it also covers the instrument imposing the restriction. Members asked whether tax dollars would be used to buy homes, who would be eligible, and how enforcement would work; supporters said the program is voluntary and income-blind, with restrictions tied to living and working in the state. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• Just for clarification, North Koochiching is its own entity and is not affiliated with Koochiching County
• 00:03:18.560> own clarification North cooch is its own clarification North cooch is its own entity
• not<00:03:20.840> affiliated<00:03:21.519> with<00:03:21.760> coocha entity
• and is not affiliated with coocha entity and is not affiliated with coocha Ching<00:03:22.640> County
• we audit in that we from the entities we audit in that we are<00:09:02.120> in<00:09:02.279><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate File 563, a bill to change the board makeup of the Northern Koochiching Area Sanitary District. Senator Hild said the proposal had been heard the previous year and had broad support from local officials and stakeholders. Cali Briggs, the district’s executive director, explained that the board structure no longer reflected current populations and sewer service patterns: International Falls now holds six of eight seats after earlier consolidations, while East Koochiching has grown through sewer expansions and should receive additional representation. The bill would reduce the board to seven members, with International Falls having three seats, East Koochiching two, Rainier one, and one at-large member chosen by the board. The committee raised no substantive objections, and Senator Gustafson moved the bill to pass and go to general orders; the motion prevailed. Members then briefly joked about the topic and moved on to an overview from the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall described the office as a nonpartisan legislative branch agency serving both chambers, with a mission of strengthening oversight, promoting accountability, and producing objective, useful reports. She outlined the office’s structure, including financial audits, program evaluations, and a growing special reviews unit, and explained the Legislative Audit Commission’s role in appointing the auditor and selecting program evaluation topics. Randall also emphasized the office’s broad access to records and data, its independence, and its responsibility to protect nonpublic information. Randall answered questions about the office’s authority over entities such as the University of Minnesota, explaining that OLA has audit authority there but often relies on the university’s internal audit function and can also conduct special reviews and program evaluations. She noted that public employees are required to cooperate and that subpoenas are available if needed, though the office prefers to maintain cooperative relationships. Special Reviews Director Katherine Tyson then described how her unit handles complaints and allegations involving misuse of public funds, data, or noncompliance with law, including preliminary assessments, communications with complainants and agencies, and deeper reviews when warranted. She said allegations and reports have increased steadily, with 481 received from 2020 through 2024 and nearly 10 per week on average last year, contributing to a heavier workload for her small team.

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• It's a by for-profit entities.
• <01:41:22.560> That's idea who controls the entity. That's idea who controls the entity.
• Is there any background on the entities?
• Um, just a lot of new entities in here.
• I recognize a few of the the entities?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These awarded amounts were what the entities proposed that they needed in order to deliver the service
• These awarded amounts were what the entities proposed that they needed in order to deliver the services
• So I'm just wondering which entity might be the one to bring such a proposal forward, ...which entity
• So each entity that was identified in the language has their own data systems, basically.
• The only entity it doesn’t bind is the Department of Corrections. Okay.”

Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence honoring a deceased member, then approved the April minutes. The first major presentation was from Chelsea Florey of Child and Family Services on the Diversion Task Force and related grant programs created with one-time funding from HB 1012. She reported that five of six proposals were funded, with youth diversion services operating in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and a Red River Children’s Advocacy Center program focused on problematic sexualized behavior. Members discussed barriers such as staffing shortages, voluntary family engagement, service fatigue, and the need for better coordination, broader outreach, and possible changes to diversion eligibility rules so low-level cases can remain in diversion longer. Several legislators pressed for more practical system changes and clearer service navigation, while Florey said the task force is trying to build a service array or hub and is leaning on the Children’s Cabinet for broader recommendations. The committee then heard from North Dakota Lottery Director Thomas Lawler, who gave an operational overview and biennium report. He described the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, Pick and Click subscriptions, Players Club membership, and revenue distribution. For the 2023-25 biennium, about $67 million in tickets were purchased, with roughly $16.2 million transferred overall, including money for the general fund, drug task force grants, and compulsive gambling prevention and treatment. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether the amount is set by statute. A lengthy presentation followed from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on criminal justice data connectivity and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that North Dakota’s jail, court, HHS, and correctional systems use multiple separate databases that do not communicate in real time, requiring manual cross-checks and staff communication. He said the department is exploring a centralized hub or other integration approach, but noted challenges with identifiers, vendor contracts, confidentiality, and cost. Robin Schmolenberger then updated the committee on a Medicaid data-sharing project with HHS, saying monthly application assistance is now occurring in correctional facilities and that automated bi-directional data exchange is expected in late 2026 to help suspend and reactivate Medicaid coverage and identify former foster care youth. Members also discussed parole, probation, transitional housing, and the need for better real-time notifications and clearer data definitions. The committee also received an update from county representatives on the 24/7 sobriety program, including a recent attorney general opinion that if a court waives 24/7 fees, sheriffs may use the cheaper twice-daily breath test or urine testing instead of SCRAM bracelets or drug patches. Finally, Bruce Johnson of the Racing Commission presented on an audit report, acknowledging serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, grant documentation failures, a breeders fund eligibility reversal, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has already changed its procedures by tracking fund limits monthly, requiring grant applications and itemized reports, enforcing breeders fund rules as written, and routing purchases through procurement with written contracts. The committee asked follow-up questions throughout but took no formal votes on these presentations.

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• is an accredited law enforcement agency serving as the primary law enforcement and investigative entity
• They have to come from an authorized entity, whether it be Amazon, Barnes & Noble.
• We do issue grand jury subpoenas to these entities, but by the time we get that information back, they've
• There were entities out there that you could actually purchase it online that you didn’t simply have
• And I just think some coordination, some basic communication between these various entities.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So, like if there's paving or any kind of ditches that need to be dug, something that that entity already
• >> It would be anything that that entity already does, and so that would be like the paving, like doing
• >> It would be anything that that entity >> It would be anything that that entity already
• “So, in essence, there has to be matching funds from an outside entity.
• “So in essence there has to be matching funds from an outside entity.

Keywords: Public Health and Welfare - Room 216, 25 February, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 612, which had been laid on the table because of questions about section one. Senator Tate explained that section one would allow the state, counties, and municipalities to enter interlocal agreements to provide installation support services on military installations, mainly road and infrastructure work such as paving and dirt work, and that section two would add Coast Guard medics to an existing provision allowing trained military medics to sit for LPN certification. After questions about the breadth of “installation support services,” the committee adopted the motion for title sufficient, due pass, with opposition noted, and the bill was reported to the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee. House Bill 942 was then passed over at Senator McMahon’s request until Tuesday. The committee then took up House Bill 1034, which would allow terminally ill hospital patients to use medical cannabis gummies. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help terminally ill patients who already qualify for medical cannabis but are denied access in hospitals, and that it prohibits smoking or inhalation. Members raised concerns about whether the bill was too broad, whether it would interfere with hospital and physician judgment, possible drug interactions, federal law issues, liability for hospitals and doctors, storage and disposal requirements, and whether hospitals would incur costs or be forced to handle cannabis on their premises. The sponsor responded that the patient’s use would be logged in the chart, that the caregiver is generally responsible for the lockbox and disposal, and that the bill includes language allowing a facility to opt out if compliance would jeopardize federal funding or licensing. The bill’s author also described the measure as arising from a Coast Guard family’s experience in which a terminally ill patient was denied access to medical cannabis at one hospital but allowed at another, and said the goal is to prevent similar denials for terminally ill patients. He said he was not aware of other drugs treated this way in hospitals, but argued that terminally ill patients should have access to most anything they want. The discussion ended with Senator England asking whether changing the bill’s requirement that a facility “shall” allow medical cannabis to “may” allow it would better protect hospitals and preserve discretion, but no final action on House Bill 1034 was taken in the portion provided.