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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • project um the four different disability project um the four different disability waivers<00:36:
  • <01:10:28.719> and primarily people with disabilities and primarily people with disabilities
  • <01:23:14.800> and children and youth with disabilities and children and youth with disabilities
  • with dignity by supporting these waivers. disabilities to equally partner with disabilities to equally
  • treated our citizens with disabilities treated our citizens with disabilities with<01:27:13.719>
Keywords: 1183, house
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • All in all, we serve over 1,500 children developmental disabilities.
  • I retire from the Disability Law Center at the end of last year. Can I just ask you?
  • Okay, next we'll welcome Linda Landry, also from the Disability Law Center.
  • Other youth will receive SSI disability benefits. These are needs-based benefits.
  • In most of these families, someone is disabled.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting foster youth, child welfare oversight, homelessness services, juvenile justice, social work licensure, and human services workforce supports. Committee co-chairs Senator Robyn Kennedy and Representative Jay Livingstone opened the hybrid hearing by outlining testimony procedures and accessibility measures. Several members and legislators participated throughout the day, and many witnesses were invited to submit additional written testimony after speaking. A major portion of the hearing focused on House 227/Senate 105, which would protect federal benefits owed to children in foster care. Supporters, including advocates from Hopewell, the Disability Law Center, CPCS, the Children’s Law Center, More Than Words, Friends of Children, and youth witness Onyx Rosario, said DCF had already ended the practice of taking most Social Security and SSI benefits and now conserves them in accounts for youth, but argued the policy should be codified to prevent future reversals. Witnesses described how conserved benefits help with basic needs, housing, education, transportation, and transition to adulthood, and several noted the bill also adds financial literacy and transparency requirements. Senator Joan Comerford and others said the change would protect vulnerable youth, especially children of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with disabilities. The committee also heard testimony on House 225, which would expand the grandparents-raising-grandchildren commission by adding appointments and helping with quorum and representation. The committee also took testimony on Senate 136, which would improve emergency housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness by easing documentation requirements, allowing use of existing state data to verify eligibility, requiring notice before benefit reductions, and creating an ombudsperson. Senator Adam Gomez and other supporters said the bill would reduce barriers for families in crisis. On House 262/Senate 148, an omnibus child welfare bill, witnesses supported provisions on data reporting, education coordination, and Office of the Child Advocate reforms, while CPCS raised concerns about expanded access to sensitive records and the OCA’s role in certain proceedings. The Office of the Child Advocate supported codifying current practices and also backed child fatality review changes in House 234/Senate 133. The committee additionally heard support for Senate 108, which would require attorneys and audio/video recording during juvenile custodial interrogations, and for House 247/Senate 116, which would update the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board to add supported lived-experience seats. Finally, the committee heard competing testimony on Senate 135, a bill to ensure parity in social work licensure. SEIU Local 509 and supporters argued the current exam requirement disproportionately harms Black, Latino, multilingual, and multicultural applicants and worsens workforce shortages, while the Association of Social Work Boards opposed the bill, saying the exam is a necessary public-protection measure and that removing it would conflict with interstate compact efforts. The hearing also included testimony in support of a loan repayment program for human service workers, with providers and workers describing low wages, high student debt, and the need to retain staff in essential services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing itself.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Disabilities Council. Hello, can you hear me? Hi, everyone.
  • Disability Council.
  • disabilities and families to enhance independence, productivity, and inclusion.
  • I'm the Policy Committee Chair for the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.
  • And it's not just for people with disabilities.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing. A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment. Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Higher education supporting students with disabilities.
  • For many students with disabilities like me, college is seen as not an option. option.
  • In high school, a counselor told me I shouldn't go to college because of my disability. disability, and
  • disabilities.
  • I also was an ambassador for the Texas Council. development disabilities.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Feb 2nd, 2026 at 08:32 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • I work for the Developmental Disabilities Council and did participate in all of the work that brought
  • Ellen Pines representing the Disability Coalition. the Disability Coalition.
  • Students with disabilities deserve to attend schools that afford them the necessary support, safety,
  • My name is Alice Lou McCoy, and I'm the Executive Director of the Developmental Disabilities Council.
  • , neurodivergent kids, and other disabilities as well.
Bills: SB106, SB171, SB179
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Nov 19th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • Students with disabilities: 1,008.
  • it's, well, educational disability.
  • We'll stay with that: educational disabilities. Section 504 students, 219.
  • I'm just asking on disabilities: when we talk about disabilities, usually physically challenged or mentally
  • So it gets into the mental health side of things or the disabilities.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to hear budget presentations from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), an FDLE update on the Uniform Arrest Affidavit and Florida Incident-Based Reporting System (FIBERS), the Department of Juvenile Justice on Florida Scholars Academy, and the Clerks of Court Operations Corporation. FDLE requested funding for a wide range of items, including a new Fort Myers regional operations center lease, technology upgrades for missing persons alerts and criminal justice data systems, replacement breath-test instruments, recurring support for critical public safety contracts, cybersecurity, a career offender registry unit, expanded wellness and peer support for law enforcement, cryptocurrency seizure efforts, vehicle replacement, forensic lab and digital forensics upgrades, a repaired Jacksonville firearm range, and additional resources for criminal alien detection, fentanyl enforcement, and other operational needs. Senators questioned FDLE about the reported 79% increase in officer misconduct cases, body cameras, masking by officers, public records request burdens, and the status of criminal alien detection funding. FDLE’s second presentation explained that FIBERS is Florida’s incident-based crime reporting system and that 61% of agencies, covering 74% of the population, have transitioned to it. The agency also described the Uniform Arrest Affidavit initiative, which standardizes arrest data for statewide sharing. Senators asked about NCIC/FCIC access, hate crime reporting requirements, and why more agencies have not adopted the UAA and FIBERS systems; FDLE said it is working with law enforcement associations and vendors to address technology and implementation barriers. The committee also heard from DJJ Secretary Matt Walsh, who praised FDLE’s wellness program and then reported on Florida Scholars Academy’s first year, including unified education across 39 residential facilities, security fixes after early website access issues, strong enrollment and graduation numbers, and extensive support for students with disabilities. Walsh said the program still faces staffing shortages and a wait list for residential beds, and estimated about 260 additional beds are needed. The final presentation came from Clerk of Court and Comptroller Stacey Butterfield, who said clerks are operating with outdated funding levels and requested $22 million to stabilize operations. She highlighted reimbursement shortfalls for injunctions for protection and other high-risk cases, rising postage and summons costs, and the need to fund clerk staffing for 37 new judges under the “fund the entire courtroom” concept. Senators asked about SB 532, a CPI-based court-fee bill, and about collections of court fines and fees. Butterfield said clerks work with defendants on payment plans and collections, but the system still faces a structural deficit. After the presentations and questions, the committee adjourned without taking any substantive votes or other action.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 9th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And support the institutions that want to help kids with disabilities and their families with disabilities
  • , and you know, we know that research has shown us that children with disabilities who participate in
  • Um, we do work with students with disabilities.
  • Testifying on behalf of Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
  • I'm a senior Ponzi for attended condo for Developmental disability.
Bills: HB74, HB175
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 12, 2025 - 10:15 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, this amendment opens it up to all students with disabilities, including those who are on the autism
  • It leverages what the DOE currently has as far as curriculum for students with disabilities.
  • , of every disability.
  • a disability able to go into the workforce.
  • I'm also a parent of a very special child, and I care deeply about the disability community in Florida
Summary: The subcommittee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 1145 by Representative Shoaf would clarify that public charter schools may participate in the CAP grant program and expand the number of eligible programs under the money-back guarantee workforce education provision from three to six. Supporters said it would broaden access and encourage outcomes-focused training; members asked about fiscal impact and repayment concerns. The bill passed 16-0 and was reported favorably. House Bill 127 by Representative Kendall addressed exceptional student education and workforce credentialing. A strike-all amendment broadened the bill to include all students with disabilities, use the term micro-credential, involve the Department of Education, the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, and OSHA, and add validation by special education staff and an IEP team member. Public testimony included support from Goodwill and others, while one witness raised concerns about IDEA compliance, voluntariness, and funding. Members debated those issues, with supporters emphasizing that the bill was not mandatory and would help transition students into work; the amendment was adopted and the bill then passed 15-0. House Bill 571 by Representative Kendall would expand career planning and work-based learning opportunities for students, require the Articulation Coordinating Committee to evaluate apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs for postsecondary credit, allow more flexible work-based learning, provide career days for students age 16 and up, guarantee transfer of certain credits to the Florida College System, and require annual review of personalized academic and career plans. Several industry and education groups appeared in support, no one spoke in opposition, and the bill passed 15-0 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • for the immediate need of airway clearance devices to be made readily available to schools and disability
  • no current policies or procedures to rescue an individual who may use a wheelchair or who has a disability
  • schools and disability communities there are<00:01:52.560> no<00:01:52.799> current<00
  • <00:01:59.039> this wheelchair or who has a disability this wheelchair or who has a disability
  • Act the Ada law Disability Act the Ada law and<00:02:30.480> to<00:02:30.680> create<00
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 44, also called Landon’s Law, which would allow schools to keep anti-choking devices such as LifeVac and remove liability concerns for schools that have them. Representative Candy Massaroni and other supporters said the bill is intended to provide an added rescue option in choking emergencies, especially for children and students with disabilities, and cited concerns that there are no current procedures to rescue some individuals who use wheelchairs or have disabilities. Testifiers from Equal First Aid and Life Act described the device as noninvasive, non-powered, and available with adult and pediatric masks, saying it works by creating suction to dislodge an object from the airway. They also referenced American Heart Association, CDC, and Red Cross guidance in support of broader availability. Lauren McCubbin, Landon McCubbin’s mother, gave emotional testimony about her son’s life and death, saying he choked on a bouncy ball at Boston Elementary on November 21, 2022 and died despite the presence of a nurse and firefighters. She said the bill is meant to ensure no other family has to experience a similar loss and argued that a LifeVac device might have given her son a chance. Committee members asked for clarification about what the device is and why paramedics did not have it, and the bill’s supporters explained that it is a simple suction device and that some emergency services are only beginning to adopt it. After the testimony, a motion and second were made on the bill. The committee then moved into questions and discussion about the device’s function, FDA registration, and use in schools, but no final vote or other action was stated in the excerpt.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • <00:04:55.680> ages benefit children with disabilities ages benefit children with disabilities
  • or for children with a disability and at risk as a group.
  • with a disability or for children<00:10:54.320> with<00:10:54.640> a<00:10:54.880> disability
  • resources to children with disabilities resources to children with disabilities and<00:20:45.679
Summary: The subcommittee heard an Office of Education Accountability report on Kentucky’s early childhood regional training centers (RTCs). OEA said the centers provide valuable training, consultation, technical assistance, and materials for preschool personnel, especially for children with disabilities and at-risk students, and that the services align with state and federal requirements. However, the report found uneven student and teacher populations across regions, wide variation in per-student funding, some staffing data inaccuracies, and several fiscal oversight concerns, including inconsistent indirect cost rates, a building rental charge that may have been duplicative, and host districts recording RTC expenditures in a way that could blur them with district finances. OEA also said some documentation of progress toward goals was incomplete and that the technology lending library appeared underused. The report recommended stronger KDE oversight, uniform coding and accounting practices, review of budgets and expenditures, and an evaluation of whether the current five-center model remains the most efficient structure; OEA also suggested the General Assembly may wish to revisit KRS 157.318. Members asked about KDE’s response, whether the centers are required by federal law, how the centers operate, and whether changing the model would affect federal funding. OEA said KDE had only discussed the findings informally and had not issued a formal response, the centers are required by state law but not federal law, and changing the model would not jeopardize IDEA preschool funds. The committee accepted the report by motion. The subcommittee then approved the minutes from its July 14, 2025 meeting after initially delaying action because quorum was not yet present. After that, members turned to the Office of Education Accountability’s proposed 2026 study agenda. OEA said the three proposed topics are the annual district data profiles, facilities funding, and implementation of early literacy statutes. The district profiles would add an appendix showing the number and percentage of students moving to private school or homeschool by district and another appendix noting data-quality issues that affect comparability. OEA explained that district staffing data can undercount contract staff because those employees are not always entered into the system, and members expressed interest in tracking whether prior recommendations were implemented. One senator also raised a separate interest in reviewing whether KDE created and implemented regulations related to KFIX. The discussion remained informational, with no final vote on the study agenda shown in the transcript excerpt.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • It provides essential financial support for the retired and disabled.
  • I also believe we can significantly improve the length of the disability claim process.
  • How do you begin the process of trying to reform the disability review so that disabled individuals don't
  • We have a six-month standard on disability, it takes much longer.
  • It's been one of the truest things we have for our age and our disabled.
Summary: The committee meeting focused heavily on the nomination of Frank Bisignano as the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, with intense discussions around the current state of Social Security and its management under the current administration. Members voiced significant concerns regarding potential changes to Social Security and Medicaid, specifically addressing issues such as office closures, delays in benefit processing, and the perceived policies from Elon Musk's association with the administration. Public testimonies highlighted fears that these changes would severely impact the accessibility of benefits for seniors and vulnerable individuals, resulting in a chaotic environment at the SSA. Members expressed a unified opposition to the notion of dismantling these critical programs, emphasizing the long-term implications on their constituents' well-being.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 02/10/25

Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans

Transcript Highlights:
  • I can't think of a better way for us to support our disabled veterans than bringing them up to the most
  • Often what we find is that disabled veterans miss the opportunity to connect with one another.
  • Seventy-one percent of those people were disabled vets.
  • 88% 71% of those people were disabled 88% 71% of those people were disabled vets vets vets uh<00
  • as my job and my service to uh disabled as my job and my service to uh disabled veterans<00:24:55.000
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Apr 22nd, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • with disabilities on the APD wait list, the pre-enrollment list, some for a decade or more.
  • The bill expands the IDD pilot program to all individuals with developmental disabilities enrolled in
  • The bill defines permanently disabled as someone determined disabled under current Medicaid criteria,
  • Hooper, Florida Disability Council, waives speaking in support.
  • These are long-term disability folks.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 132, as amended, would require the Department of Financial Services to contract for a study on whether Florida should recognize gold and silver as legal tender; an amendment advanced the report deadline to December 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1050, also amended, expands the intellectual and developmental disabilities managed care pilot program statewide, emphasizes that enrollment is voluntary, adds transparency and reporting requirements for APD, creates a statewide family care council, and requires related studies and coordination; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony about reducing the APD wait list. SB 820 codifies the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office, and the bill drew extended debate over church-state separation and concerns about political activity by the office; despite opposition from several senators, it was reported favorably. SB 1060 creates a joint legislative oversight committee for Medicaid financing and operations, with supporters citing the size of the program and the need for stronger legislative review; it passed favorably. SB 7032 presumes Medicaid eligibility for permanently disabled individuals receiving certain long-term services during redetermination, to prevent gaps in care, and was reported favorably with broad support. SB 12, a claim bill for a minor injured in a DCF-related case, was also reported favorably without opposition. The committee also approved several infrastructure and tax-related measures. SJR 318 proposes an ad valorem exemption for certain tangible personal property used in agriculture or agritourism, such as equipment and tractors, and was reported favorably with support from agricultural and business groups. SB 818, as amended, revises utility relocation funding for public road and rail projects, shifting the financing structure after constitutional concerns were raised and adding a $50 million grant program; it passed after discussion of the impact on local governments and utilities. SB 1348 modernizes DMV services through tax collectors, adds a distracted driving course option, bans appointment scalping, and extends certain disabled parking permit terms; it was reported favorably. SB 1664 requires voter reapproval of local taxes, including tourist development taxes and local option sales taxes, when they expire, with special rules for taxes tied to revenue bonds; it drew significant debate over impacts on tourism-dependent counties and was reported favorably despite opposition from some members and local government groups. SB 1050, SB 820, SB 1060, SB 7032, SB 12, SJR 318, SB 818, SB 1348, and SB 1664 all received favorable committee votes, and the meeting ended with final missed-vote requests and adjournment.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • on a special education student to include a person who has specific knowledge of the student's disability
  • House Bill 2310 is a proactive step toward ensuring that all Texas children, regardless of disability
  • She shared her story trying to get inclusive child care for her child with a disability.
  • Finding such care is a feat for families with children who do not have disabilities.
  • We have invited Maya Volk from Disability Rights Texas to share or answer any questions on this.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2025-04-02

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair, Representative Keillor, they would be presumed eligible because of the disability.
  • If they don't apply for that disability determination, the coverage would end at, I think, 60 days.
  • then be decided through the disability determination if they qualify for ongoing disability services
  • Diseases, so we feel like that's a strong proxy for children who qualify for disability.
  • , for adults with disabilities, and for older adults.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 02/19/25

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • She writes: I'm a disabled parent of disabled children.
  • parent of a she writes I'm a disabled parent of a disabled<01:52:14.599> of<01:52:14.800>
  • disabled<01:52:15.320> children<01:52:16.119> as<01:52:16.239> a disabled of
  • disabled children as a disabled of disabled children as a parent<01:52:16.920> nothing<01:52:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/28/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • And not to say that if you're disabled from Social Security, that makes sense.
  • to identify disabilities for the VA.
  • House Bill 2792 specifies that the primary residence of a veteran with a service-connected disability
  • House Bill 2792 specifies that the primary residence of a veteran with a service-connected disability
  • We are now receiving applications for those veterans with 100% service disability.
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee heard and advanced several tax-related bills. HB 2261, by Rep. Griffin, would rename and clarify the agricultural real property classification in statute to align with court rulings on valuing permanent crops such as orchards and vineyards under the income approach. Supporters argued it codifies existing law and avoids unnecessary litigation costs, while county assessors and the Arizona Association of Counties opposed it, asking the committee to wait for the pending Arizona Supreme Court case. After discussion about the court history and valuation methods, the committee passed HB 2261 on a 5-3 vote with one absent. The committee then unanimously or near-unanimously advanced HB 2173, which allows tax officers and taxpayers to use electronic responses for notices of proposed correction and notices of claim unless certified mail is required. County assessors supported the bill as a modernization that could reduce delay, paper, and postage costs, and members discussed whether the statute should require periodic reauthorization of email contact. HB 2120, which adds the Social Security Administration to the definition of competent medical authority for property tax disability exemptions, also passed, though one member voted present and another no while seeking more information about how it would interact with existing disability documentation requirements. Two additional bills were also approved. HB 2786 would extend a tax deduction to gross proceeds from leasing or renting textbooks required by state universities or community colleges, including digital textbook rentals, and was supported as student relief and tax parity for rental versus physical books. HB 2792 would fully exempt from property tax the primary residence of a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability, and would treat a jointly owned primary residence as fully owned by the veteran for exemption purposes; assessors said the bill was a needed cleanup measure to clarify implementation. Both bills received strong support and were returned with do-pass recommendations, and the committee adjourned after completing the agenda.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • For example, a new veteran approved for 100% disability receives about $3,800 per month from the VA.
  • My name is Rafael Garganta, 100% disabled vet, U.S. Navy.
  • I'm a 100% disabled veteran as well, U.S.
  • He was able to receive 100% disability. He was able to contribute to his family.
  • lobbying came from disability payments of veterans.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, which included AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, a bill aimed at protecting veterans from unaccredited claims representatives and other for-profit entities that charge fees to assist with VA disability claims. The author and supporters, including county veterans service officers and veterans organizations, argued the measure would curb predatory practices, restore accountability, and steer veterans toward free, accredited assistance through CVSOs and other authorized representatives. Testimony in support emphasized that veterans are often targeted online and may pay large fees for services that are available for free, while supporters said unaccredited firms lack transparency and can exploit vulnerable veterans. Opposition witnesses, including representatives of claims-assistance companies and individual veterans, argued the bill would eliminate choice and that some contingency-based firms provide useful services, better outcomes, and faster claims processing. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully bar legitimate assistance or whether it was needed to stop illegal business practices, with several members noting the issue is also being litigated in federal court and that an accreditation process already exists through the VA. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 694 and refer it to the Committee on Judiciary. The final vote was 6 ayes, with some members not voting. The committee then completed the consent calendar vote, which passed with eight votes, and adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 5/18/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • but not fully and permanently disabled, about the health insurance being limited, and I hope that in
  • but not fully and permanently disabled, about the health insurance being limited, and I hope that in
  • Because there's considerable concern that if they have this disability assignment and then go try to
  • Because there's considerable concern that if they have this disability assignment and then go try to
  • Uh, what you're referring to is the duty disability reforms that are in the bill.
Bills: SF2884, HF1889
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The next proposal reduces disability grants or eliminates disability grants.
  • funding to people with disabilities funding to people with disabilities again. again. again.
  • backs of people with disabilities. backs of people with disabilities.
  • dollars from people with disabilities dollars from people with disabilities last<01:41:45.320>
  • services to disabled and elders. services to disabled and elders.
Keywords: 1183, house