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• Welcome to the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee.
• I call this Human Services Finance and Policy Committee to order.
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• We've moved committee work through Maxim modernization through the Human Services IT alignment group.

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services will come to order.
• I want to welcome everybody back to Senate Health and Human Services.
• Yes, we'd really be working with Health and Human Services to create something specific for Texas. with
• the Controller's Office to the Health and Human Services Commission.
• I coordinated to have a number of foster care services visit with the Senate Health and Human Services

Bills: HB136, HB451, SB425, SB466, SB905, SB1986, SB2311, SB2450, SB2805, SB2826, SB2919, SB3001, HB136

Keywords: Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening

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• Committee on Human Services will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair hole.
• Thank you, Chair Hall, Vice Chair Manuel, and esteemed committee members.
• For delivering direct medical services to Medicaid eligible special education students in the school
• It mandated that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission worked to ensure compliance with federal
• Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned, subject to the call of the chair. The

Bills: SB 596, SB 961, SB 1398, SB 1183, SB 1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• , family resource centers, navigation services, and we also do foster care adoption and residential services
• In addition to placement and case management services, TFI also provides family preservation services
• Our services for prevention and our reunification services have really made an impact.
• That's the work of this committee.
• extended foster care services.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• The Committee on Human Services will come to order. The clerk will call the roll. Chair Hull. Here.
• Vice Chair Manuel and esteemed committee members, I am Amber O'Connor, Food Policy Analyst from Every
• Members, School Health and Related Services, better known as SHARS, is a federally funded... program
• Texas Health and Human Services Commission work to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
• Hearing none, the committee stands adjourned, subject to the call of the Chair.

Bills: SB596, SB961, SB1398, SB1183, SB1952

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• This portion of services to human trafficking victims is incredibly important, and our state needs to
• person, the sanctity of human life, and fundamental rights of the human person.
• to assess human trafficking victim service and especially reentry programs.
• There are some disagreements between Health and Human Services and some of the service providers over
• , state human services, prosecutorial and other justice system components, and legislative appointees

Bills: HCR3028

Keywords: human trafficking, victim services, re-entry programs, legislative study, public safety, mental health, law enforcement, 908, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and acted on several measures related to human trafficking, criminal procedure, and child protection. It first took up House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which would direct a legislative study of human trafficking victim services and re-entry programs. The sponsor and supporters emphasized helping victims rebuild basic life and workforce skills and better understanding existing services; YouthWorks and the North Dakota Catholic Conference described current programs and the trauma victims face. The committee discussed overlap with other interim studies, then voted unanimously to give the resolution a due pass, with Senator Braunberger designated to carry it. The committee then considered House Bill 1263, concerning sealing criminal records, and moved it forward without changing the House version after members noted the House had removed presumption language and reduced the waiting period. That bill also received a due pass recommendation. Next, House Bill 1226, which revises the state’s mask law for public places, drew testimony from the sponsor and an expert witness who argued that masking to conceal identity during group criminal conduct undermines public safety and law enforcement. Members debated the House-added requirement that law enforcement request unmasking; the committee adopted an amendment to remove that language, then passed the bill as amended, with Senator Luick to carry it. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1410, a study resolution on criminal conduct against children, including child sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and the use of artificial intelligence in exploitation crimes. Supporters from the Child Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force, YouthWorks, and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota said the study would help update outdated terminology, review AI-related issues, and improve investigation and prosecution tools. The committee approved the resolution with a due pass recommendation, and Senator Cory was assigned to carry it. The committee also received a brief report that, in a quick review, there were 82 active studies introduced, including 10 shall studies and 35 shall-consider studies, with limited overlap identified beyond the trafficking-related measures.

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• We are on the verge of creating a senior services waiting list.
• There are three areas of services for seniors.
• We have home and community-based services, which is at the Department of Human Services.
• The cost varies between these three categories of services.
• Home and community-based services cost about $22,000 per individual.

Bills: HB3390, HB4199, HB4407, HB4412

Keywords: home care, community services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, agency oversight, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, long-term care, revolving fund, options counseling, funding, consultation services, Medicaid, community-based services, seniors

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• The time being 8:15, the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee will come to order.
• From the Department of Human Services on their CMS and revalidation update with Director Grom.
• For the record, my name is Christy Gro with the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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• house human services finance committee.<00:25:54.240><c> My</c><00:25:54.559><c> name</c><00:25:54.640

Bills: HF729

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

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• I call this meeting of the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• And what did the Department of Human Services do? Not tell anybody in the committee.
• </c> Department of Human Services' excuses. Department of Human Services' excuses.
• </c> Good morning, Chair Schumacher and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee.
• Thank you, Chair Schumacher and Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, for letting me speak to

Bills: HF4491, HF4338, HF4288, HF4566

Keywords: Medical Assistance, Medicaid, prepayment review, claims review, fee-for-service, provider integrity, high-risk provider, high-risk service, fraud prevention, program integrity, Department of Human Services, CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, health care billing, medical claims, provider enrollment, Indian Health Service, Minnesota Statutes chapter 256B, human services, medical assistance

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• We'll reconvene the Workforce Development Committee. If the clerk would please take the roll.
• Services and their response and what they were to do.
• Services shall respond so it feels less like an audit than an evaluation.
• So it's a time-limited committee. And we talked about that. ...of the licensing standards.
• So it's a time-limited committee. And we talked about that in the last meeting.

Bills: HB1119

Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, early childhood education, child care licensing, provider licensing, child care regulations, administrative rules, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, licensing advisory committee, child care providers, group child care, preschool programs, child to provider ratios, square footage requirements, staff training, certification requirements, child care funding

Summary: The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to consider House Bill 1119 with amendment version 02005. Senator Hogan explained that the amendment removed a section requiring the Department of Human Services to respond to legislative management, in order to make the bill feel more like a program evaluation than an audit and to avoid placing an unreasonable burden on the executive branch. The amendment also clarified that the Child Care Advisory Committee would provide an update and that the committee would dissolve after the rewrite of licensing standards, making it a time-limited body. Committee members discussed the bill as a novel approach to forming a group to study an issue and then disbanding after reporting back. Senator Larson noted the concept was similar to broader performance-review ideas, and Senator Hogan said the Legislative Council program evaluation effort was parallel to, but separate from, other performance-review proposals. The committee then voted 4-0-1 to adopt the amendment. Afterward, the committee moved to give House Bill 1119, as amended, a do pass recommendation. That motion also passed on a roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.

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• I call the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee to order. Members, we have a quorum present.
• Um, we would take basically a smaller human services committee that is still open with all stakeholders
• <c> is</c><00:03:41.880><c> still</c> human services committee that is still human services committee
• </c><01:25:47.920><c> Services</c> from the Department of Human Services from the Department of Human
• </c><01:39:07.160><c> I</c> human services. You just shouldn't. I human services.

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

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• To all of the members of the committee, I sent you today all of our rules for the committee.
• Chair, members of the committee. Greg Bowl, committee staff.
• Chair, members of the committee. Greg Vogel, committee staff.
• Chair, members of the committee. Greg Vogel, committee staff.
• Chair, members of the committee, Greg Vogel, committee staff.

Bills: SCR8406, SB5825, SB5842, SB5863, SB5840

Keywords: civic health, community engagement, committee reestablishment, public participation, governance, Washington State Leadership Board, WSLB, gift acceptance, grants, endowments, private funding, public funding, fundraising, state board, youth leadership, civic engagement, leadership development, Washington World Fellows, sports mentoring, Boundless Washington

Summary: The State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee held its first hearing of the 2006 session and heard five measures. The first, Senate Concurrent Resolution 8406, would reestablish and expand the Joint Select Committee on Civic Health through the start of the 2029 session, adding members and extending reporting deadlines. Lieutenant Governor Heck, Senator Lovick, and Senator Mazzal testified in support, emphasizing respectful civic discourse and bipartisan problem-solving. The chair noted 20 signed in pro and 53 con, but there was no vote at the hearing. The committee then heard Senate Bill 5825, which would authorize the Washington State Leadership Board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments to support youth leadership and civic engagement programs. Sponsor Senator Claire Wilson and board representatives said the bill would help diversify funding and preserve programs such as World Fellows, Compassion Scholars, and Boundless. Testifiers described the programs’ impact on students and said the board expected to raise less than $50,000 in the first year; the chair asked about donor policy and reporting safeguards. Sign-in totals were reported as four in favor and one against, with no vote taken. Senate Bill 5842 would exempt display of previous campaign memorabilia in a legislative office from the prohibition on using public resources for political campaigns. Senator Wagoner said the bill was meant to clarify that historical or commemorative campaign items are allowed, but members raised questions about how to define “previous campaign” and whether items tied to a current officeholder’s past race would qualify. The bill drew one pro and ten con sign-ins, and the sponsor indicated openness to clarifying amendments. Senate Bill 5863, concerning preservation of Lakeland Village historical records, would bar destruction of identified records and artifacts until fiscal year 2030 and allow archival inspection after 75 years; Senator Kauffman and multiple disability advocates and family members strongly supported it as a matter of dignity, history, and accountability. The final bill, Senate Bill 5840, would change campaign finance reporting schedules to fixed monthly dates and require committees to indicate whether they expect to participate in an election year. The PDC and treasurers supported clearer, more timely disclosure, but some witnesses objected to monthly zero reports and the burden on dormant committees; the chair and sponsor discussed a forthcoming substitute to address those concerns. The hearing ended with the chair noting all five bills were scheduled for executive action on Friday and adjourned the meeting.

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• I call the Human Services Policy and Finance Committee to order. Members, we have a quorum present.
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• if that service services, right?
• The recommendation for 18 staff comes directly from the federal Department of Health and Human Services
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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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• We'll be calling the Committee for Human Services, April 1st, to order.
• I asked to move forward with HF 2523, a bill relating to Human Services appropriating money for HIV and
• </c> the commissioner of Department of Human the commissioner of Department of Human Services<00:36:05.319
• Human Services and local Commissioner of Human Services and local pilot<00:37:10.960><c> counties</c
• Metropolitan Center for Independent Living worked with DHS and Human Services, and with everyone, to

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• 8:15 The House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee will come to order.
• Good morning, Chair Schumacher, Chair Noor, and members of the Human Services Committee.
• </c><00:32:48.720><c> Services</c> In the Department of Human Services In the Department of Human Services
• Services, said he appreciates the privilege of being with the committee again today.
• Who are we going to not provide services to? And that's not just this committee.

Bills: HF3526, HF3375, HF3469

Keywords: home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year

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• Okay, so we will take up House Bill 1012, the budget of the Department of Human Services.
• And then I think another change was to change human service centers to behavioral health clinics.
• multiple conference committees.
• And now into conference committee, multiple conference committees.
• And full committee is kind of... Full committee at some point.

Bills: HB1012

Keywords: health and human services, DHHS, appropriations, biennial budget, behavioral health, substance use disorder, opioid settlement, medical assistance expansion, Medicaid, basic care, long-term care, child care assistance, early childhood care, child care provider payments, guardianship, conservatorship, housing loan fund, disability services, extraordinary medical needs, community health trust fund

Summary: The Senate Appropriations Human Services Division met to consider House Bill 1012, the Department of Human Services budget, and reviewed three previously made amendments: correcting a reference to $30 million underfunding, changing “human service centers” to “behavioral health clinics,” and revising section 31 language so the department would review medical assistance services and report findings and recommendations rather than directly implement adjustments. The committee also discussed whether to include funding related to two other bills with fiscal impacts, House Bill 1485 (personal needs allowance) and House Bill 2399 (PRTF reimbursement), noting those measures may go to conference committee and that appropriations could be added there instead of in HB 1012. The committee agreed to proceed with HB 1012 and members noted provider inflation questions would be raised later in full committee. The division then approved a due pass recommendation on the amendments to HB 1012 and, after a roll call vote, approved HB 1012 as amended on a 4-1 vote, with Senator Mathern voting no. Senator Davison was named as carrier. Members also discussed House Bill 1577, involving wastewater project financing and possible amendments related to a line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota for specific projects, and House Bill 1619, for which additional amendments were expected before full committee action. The meeting ended with general thanks and adjournment.

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• The Human Services Commission rules say providers and their employees should avoid conflicts of interest
• I urge this committee to consider the House Bill Bill 1041 for referral out of committee, as it did before
• Human Services. In 2005, there was 3.8 million.
• We are human beings just like everyone else.
• the committee substitute for HB 1155.

Bills: HB451, HB645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB1536, HCR12, HCR12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• Members, our committee has seven items on the agenda today.
• As a reminder anyone present wishing to test before the committee, please register at the kiosk located
• If there are no questions or comments from members of the committee, we will begin today's agenda items
• Additionally, this bill is addressed as one of the governor's committee on people with disabilities.
• I worked at San Antonio Independent Living Services, it's called SALES, and I was data entry person.

Bills: HB451, HB645, HB 1041, HB 1151, HB 1155, HB1536, HCR12, HCR12

Keywords: commercial sexual exploitation, child sex trafficking, human trafficking, child welfare, foster care, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, juvenile probation, risk assessment, needs assessment, trauma screening, child abuse prevention, exploitation screening, validated screening tool, evidence-informed tool, conservatorship, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, trafficking prevention, Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit

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• </c> Welcome back to the committee, Ms. Welcome back to the committee, Ms. Hayes. Hayes. Hayes.
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Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• Chair and committee members. Welcome, Representative Nash, today to the committee.
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Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form