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• . ...and invest in very, very costly distribution grid components.
• The second way that it produces savings is this distribution system cost savings.
• Chair, Representative, today an individual can purchase a distributed energy resource.
• It does not depend on if you have a distributed energy resource in your home.
• Chair, it's likely that some amount would be retained, but it would depend.

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• only multiplying the amount that was subject to Legacy.
• We were asked questions about the Legacy distributions.
• We were asked questions about the Legacy distributions.
• This slide provides a snapshot of the amount allocated versus the amount requested by applicants per
• This slide provides a snapshot about the amount allocated versus the amount requested by applicants per

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The total amount distributed to each recipient, school districts, charter schools, and other recipients
• The remaining attachments display the amounts distributed to each recipient from particular grants in
• Program amounts distributed to each recipient from the Public School Fund are included on Attachments
• Program amounts distributed to each recipient from other state funds are on Attachment 5, and amounts
• It's a small amount of money.

Summary: The committee first approved the May 18 meeting minutes and then received a Legislative Audit presentation summarizing Arkansas Department of Education grant distributions for fiscal year 2025. Auditors said the department distributed about $4.6 billion in grants overall, including $3.2 billion from the Public School Fund, $1.1 billion in federal funds, and $268 million from other state and miscellaneous sources, across 56 Public School Fund programs, 14 other state programs, and 29 federal programs. Members asked about specific recipients and programs, including ClassWallet, master principal bonuses, Economics Arkansas, and CDC surveillance funding; audit staff and Department of Education representatives explained that the report was only a distribution summary and not a recipient-level audit. Members also questioned why many districts showed lower funding, and staff said the decline was largely due to reduced federal and one-time COVID-related funds. Senators and representatives also discussed whether some incentive programs, such as master principal and national board bonuses, were tied to student outcomes, and whether Economics Arkansas was the sole entity named in special language for financial literacy funding; department staff said they would follow up on several details. The committee then heard a Bureau of Legislative Research presentation on consumer price index projections from Moody’s Analytics and S&P Global, with discussion of CPI-U and core CPI estimates for future fiscal years. Dr. Carlos Silva explained that the forecasts generally trend toward about 2 percent over time and that recent projections may have understated actual inflation because of recent shocks. Members asked about the accuracy of past projections, and he said he would provide more detail later if needed. The bulk of the meeting focused on the final adequacy report on teacher recruitment, retention, and salaries. BLR staff reported that Arkansas had about 32,800 teachers and 473,000 students in 2025, with a statewide student-to-teacher ratio of about 14 to 1, average teaching experience of 11.9 years, and a slight increase in National Board Certified teachers. The report found that districts with higher poverty and minority concentrations generally had less experienced teachers, and that teacher shortages remained widespread, especially in special education, math, science, and foreign language. Members asked about licensure exceptions, alternative preparation pathways, incentives for ESL and special education endorsements, and the cost and return on investment of traditional versus alternative routes. Staff said some licensure exceptions are being phased out under Act 304 of 2025 and that they would follow up on several requested details. The report also found that teacher retention averaged 87 percent statewide in 2025, with districts retaining teachers at higher rates than charters, and that 30 percent of surveyed teachers were considering leaving the profession. Principals and teachers identified school leadership as the strongest positive factor in recruitment and retention, while workload and salary were the strongest negative factors. On salaries, BLR reported a statewide average teacher salary of $60,254 in 2025, with districts averaging $60,458 and charters $55,724. Arkansas ranked 45th nationally on average teacher salary in 2025, though its cost-adjusted ranking improved to 36th; among SREB states it ranked 12th, and among neighboring states it ranked fourth. Members asked about starting salaries, salary compression, district step increases, and whether the report should be shared more broadly with educators and school leaders. Staff said they would provide follow-up information on several questions, and the committee took no formal action beyond receiving the presentations and asking for additional data.

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• We source and distribute food to food shelves and food distribution partners in our service area to provide
• We source and distribute food to food shelves and food distribution partners in our service area to provide
• We source and distribute food to food shelves and food distribution partners in our service area to provide
• The only place to get... families to distribute those funds to families to distribute those funds to
• majority of those funds are distributed majority of those funds are distributed on<00:13:28.040>

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• This past Wednesday, we went to the council to get the final distribution amounts approved with our draft
• for this first round of distribution.
• Rounds, the distribution does look at SB 9.
• When are the funds going to be distributed? Mr.
• So, it's in a lump sum up to 112 distributions, things like that. to 112 distributions, things like that

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• It is an incredible amount of paperwork, an incredible amount of administrative burden.
• Because you got distribution, you got the food distributions that the church do it again.
• “You mean that double amount, that extra amount they get?” “Exactly. That is the incentive.
• So it’s not a food distribution; it’s an incentive distribution.”
• distribution.”

Bills: HCR41, HB11, HB227, HB243, HB278, HB335, HB424, HB454, HB455, HB492, HB623, HB641, HB660, HB708, HB719, HB940, HB1029, HB1053, HB1069, HB1077

Keywords: coupons, rebates, alcohol regulation, malt beverages, Louisiana Department of Revenue, remembrance, Charlie Kirk, state recognition, October 14, memorial day, court filings, electronic filing, letter size paper, privacy, legal procedure, recusal, district attorney, substitute attorney, appointment process, legal proceedings

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• It distributes $342 million annually, and it is distributed to all 87 counties.
• Any amount over that amount gets covered by the state.
• Any amount over that amount gets covered by the state.
• Any amount over that amount gets covered by the state.
• Any amount over that amount gets covered by the state.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Tax Committee met to hear a House Research presentation from Jared Swanson on Minnesota’s property tax system. Before the presentation, the chair announced that the committee would put the governor’s budget on hold until the department could provide the information needed for a proper hearing. The committee then approved the prior meeting minutes without objection. Swanson gave an overview of how property taxes are structured and collected in Minnesota, explaining that the state uses a levy-based system in which local governments set levies and counties collect and distribute payments. He described the property tax cycle, the difference between referendum market value and net tax capacity, and how classification rates shift tax burdens among property types. He also outlined the state general property tax, noting it is split between commercial-industrial property and seasonal recreational property, and reviewed how Minnesota compares with other states, with residential taxes generally around the middle and commercial-industrial taxes relatively higher. The presentation also covered major property tax relief and aid programs. Swanson explained three broad relief mechanisms: shifting burdens through exclusions and classification rates, state-paid credits and refunds, and state aid to local governments or levy reductions. He discussed local government aid (LGA), township aid, and county program aid (CPA), including their funding levels, formulas, and general-purpose nature. Members asked why some cities receive no LGA and how the funds may be used; Swanson said cities with strong tax bases often receive zero aid and that the money generally can be used for the same purposes as property tax revenue. No votes were taken on the presentation itself.

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• We are now on House Bill 72, Controlled Substance Minor Distribution.
• What we're trying to do is catch those people who are distributing...
• This is any amounts, is that correct? Madam Chair, Representative McQueen, any amount, yes, sir.
• They're distributing it. They're distributing it. Good to go. Good to go.
• Is it, how do you decide who gets what amount?

Bills: HB99, HB38, HB165, HB127, HB72, HB151, SB40, SB104, SB136, SB164

Keywords: medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process

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• We need to make sure that the distribution utilities are fully engaged in valuing and bringing distributed
• Might a small distributed solar or a gas-fired peaker at a distribution-level interconnection be a better
• We need to take that down to the distribution level.
• That study found that better integration of distributed resources could reduce transmission and distribution
• We paid that huge amount during the storm. Why?

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• limits on on amounts or distributions. limits on on amounts or distributions.
• Um, so the amount of the distribution to each county would be based on kind of a split formula.
• . distribution. distribution.
• I don't know what their direct distribution amount is, but I don't imagine it's millions of dollars.
• know what their direct distribution know what their direct distribution amount<02:42:04.240>

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• The bill levels the playing field when it comes to the distribution for charter schools Senator Avila
• Senator Avila: The bill makes all charters eligible for the distribution of taxes.
• And by an indeterminate amount in recurring revenue. That is the bill, Madam Chair.
• It would already be distributed.
• And hoping to raise that millage from zero to an additional amount.

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• We were documenting in detail all of our distributions...
• We review our distributions actually on a monthly basis.
• So we are reviewing distributions constantly, monthly, and annually.
• This slide provides a snapshot about the amount allocated versus the amount requested by applicants per
• For cultural heritage grants, you can see the total requested amount far exceeds the amount allocated

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• But if such a low amount of fentanyl could actually kill someone and they're distributing it, you know
• But if such a low amount of fentanyl could actually kill someone and they're distributing it, you know
• But if such a low amount of fentanyl could actually kill someone and they're distributing it, you know
• If such a low amount of fentanyl could actually kill someone and they're distributing it, you know, I
• drugs that's greater amount of drugs that's Distributing<01:37:27.040> to<01:37:27.199> all

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• We request a specific amount to help offset our deficit.
• Yeah, the projected amount for 2026 is about $4,000.
• for public transit now in the state highway distribution formula.
• Nobody's given a dollar amount. So, you know, and I...
• Nobody's given a dollar amount.

Summary: The committee met as a study subcommittee on fixed-route public transportation and first approved the December 11 minutes. It then heard detailed presentations from transit leaders in Grand Forks, Bismarck/Mandan, and Fargo about their systems, including route structures, paratransit service, ridership trends, fare changes, funding sources, fleet replacement needs, and operational challenges. Grand Forks described Cities Area Transit’s 17 routes, university shuttle service, expanded paratransit coverage, a 2025 fare increase, and rising costs for labor, fuel, parts, and new buses. Bismarck/Mandan’s Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions approved for April 1, fare structure, ridership recovery since COVID, and major funding streams including mill levies, federal grants, and new local sales tax revenue. Fargo’s MATBUS representative emphasized the importance of continued state support for urban fixed-route transit. Members asked extensive questions about cost per ride, fare increases, school transportation, veteran service partnerships, app-based ticketing, local funding formulas, and whether ride-share or microtransit could replace fixed routes. Transit officials said fixed-route service remains essential because it provides reliable capacity, supports jobs and access to services, and preserves federal funding tied to public transit operations. They also said paratransit is costly but necessary for riders with disabilities, and that vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Minot’s transit superintendent added context on the state’s existing transit aid formula, explaining that it is weighted more toward rural and paratransit providers and that urban fixed-route systems are seeking a separate, dedicated funding source rather than changes to the current formula. The committee also heard public testimony from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy supporting both fixed-route and paratransit service for disabled riders, and from Minot staff on refurbished buses, CDL driver recruitment, and why the agency is not pursuing full electric buses. Near the end, members discussed whether to recommend additional state funding for the four urban fixed-route systems. A motion passed to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of the subcommittee’s activities for inclusion in the Government Finance Committee’s report to Legislative Management. Members then continued discussing possible recommendations, including a separate funding source for urban fixed-route transit and whether the four urban systems should meet to develop a proposed amount.

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• . amounts. amounts.
• provides the limitations on sort of minimum and maximum amounts within those ratings.
• provides the limitations on sort of minimum and maximum amounts within those ratings.
• > everybody<00:09:46.400> because readily distribute to everybody because readily distribute
• And then dollar amounts will vary based on promotional increases.

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• amount under this paragraph should only be distributed for direct distribution to cities and towns,
• This has been a budget debate. amount for direct distribution to the amount for direct distribution to
• These are the amounts that would be distributed.
• <02:00:24.320> So amounts that would be distributed.
• So amounts that would be distributed.

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• And that becomes a 100% distribution, whatever that number comes out to be.
• And that's actually not a large amount.
• And we had two land grants that received a 75% distribution, and that amount came out to about $60,000
• So, actually, it would increase the amount of payout by the amount that is reverted back.
• It's only... this is the third year of a distribution.

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• 45.759> today's remaining amount owed under today's remaining amount owed under today's calculation
• Simple technology involving amounts assessed, amounts paid, elapsed time, and days and daily interest
• Simple technology involving amounts assessed, amounts paid, elapsed time, and days and daily interest
• <00:09:34.160> of The bond has a certain amount of The bond has a certain amount of interest
• <00:25:37.679> the >> going to distribute the >> going to distribute the >&

Bills: HF238, HF3381, HF3754, HF1049

Keywords: microenterprise home kitchen operation, cottage food, home-based food business, home kitchen license, homemade food, prepared food, food entrepreneur, small food business, cottage food law, food safety training, ServSafe, food handler license, agriculture department, Minnesota food law, residential kitchen, local zoning, consumer labeling, allergen labeling, unpasteurized juice, time/temperature control for safety food

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• But the amount of money went up and down.
• Mexico has the distribution distribution grid it needs to deliver economic and public health benefits
• At that time, we funded 15 families with a seed amount of $6000.
• DFA will request the amount and they'll get distributed.
• Another type of model is to set the amount that you wanna distribute per child born, of which for New

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• A smaller amount are disabled or blind, only about 6%.
• A smaller amount are disabled or blind, only about 6%.
• amount of general fund dollars appropriated in the base of $63 million.
• amount of general fund dollars appropriated in the base of $63 million.
• amount of general fund dollars appropriated in the base of $63 million.

Keywords: 1183, house

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