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• And I'll share a story I had of a colleague of mine.
• A lot of what he shared was certainly like some of my hesitation in reading this proposal.
• I think quantum's a perfect example of being able to capture market share in what could become a 3.5
• Chairman, Representative, I think the manufacturing investment tax credit, you can have a GRT share.
• Because, as you all and others share every single day, the labs are producing incredible research and

Keywords: 996, all

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• And we thought, as a courtesy, we probably ought to come back and share with you what we're up to.
• Maybe I think it would be good to share some of the things that actually happened in committee and the
• And so the director of that CASA program shared with us the limitation...
• Can you recall some of the information that the director shared about some of the, I know some people
• Can you recall some of the information that the director shared about some of the, I know some people

Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee approved the January 19, 2026 minutes and voted to send Michael Kennedy’s gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho Judicial Council to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then received a JFAC budget presentation on the judicial branch, Idaho Department of Correction, and Idaho State Police. Judicial branch highlights included a requested increase for guardian ad litem/CASA pass-through funds in the Second Judicial District and a large increase for the Senior Magistrate Judge Retirement Fund to cover expected retirements and related service purchases. For IDOC, analysts described declining dedicated fund balances, the governor’s holdback exemption, and population-driven costs for county and out-of-state placements and medical services; members asked about vacant FTE reductions, inmate labor revenue declines, probation/parole collections, and population growth despite lower crime trends. For Idaho State Police, the main budget issue was a proposed commission pay plan funded by increasing the Project Choice fee from $3 to $12 per vehicle registration, which drew questions about the impact on motorists and whether state general funds should cover the cost instead. JFAC Chair Scott Grow also discussed overall state budget conditions, emphasizing structural balance, revenue uncertainty, and the need to avoid relying on one-time funds for ongoing expenses. He noted that general fund revenues and appropriations are tightening, that conformity legislation and other policy bills could affect the bottom line, and that JFAC is considering ongoing spending reductions for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Members questioned the assumptions behind the revenue forecast and the size of the ending balance under different scenarios. The committee then printed two RSs from Senator Lakey: RS 33169, which would further align Idaho’s illegal-entry/presence law with federal immigration law and address preemption concerns, and RS 33172, which would clarify juvenile probation officers’ authority to detain or arrest juvenile probationers for in-person violations and to execute warrants and transport juveniles. Finally, the committee heard and passed Senate Bill 1239, a technical change to sex offender residency restrictions that would treat locally approved or zoned daycare facilities the same as state-licensed daycares for purposes of the 500-foot restriction; the bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation after questions about retroactivity and whether existing residents would be forced to move.

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• This bill allows a two-year pilot that lets employer shuttles share bus lanes with transit buses.
• No address is published, no contact information shared.
• records documenting a person’s sex designation can be accessed through public record requests or shared
• people feel safe accessing services without fear that deeply personal details will be dissected, shared
• I shared with them stories that led me to believe that our community needs to take extra caution when

Bills: SB6252, SB6265, SB6081

Keywords: transit support grant, free transit, fare-free transit, zero-fare policy, community college students, technical college students, public transportation, youth transit, student transportation, Washington State, Department of Transportation, local sales tax, voter-approved sales tax, equity, environmental justice, low-barrier access, bus pass, rail transit, public transit agency, transit agency grants

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• A lot of the conversation, if you listen to talking heads on CNBC, has said, hey, go buy shares in John
• And part of the thing was sugar: when you choose to be a sugar beet grower, you buy a share.
• For every share, you are obligated to plant an acre.
• And this year, if you own a sugar beet share, you will be planting sugar beets or trying to get somebody
• else to plant your share at what will likely be a negative cost of production.

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and then reviewed several Idaho State Department of Agriculture rules. Andrea Thompson presented updates to seed production and distribution rules, explaining that the changes mainly clean up redundant language, incorporate national and international testing standards by reference, and remove outdated rapeseed/canola and bluegrass district requirements that industry said were no longer necessary. She also outlined updates to commercial feed, fertilizer, and soil/plant amendment licensing rules to reflect the 2026 editions of AAFCO and related publications, and described bean planting rule changes clarifying that edible bean seed planted in Idaho must have approved green tags. The committee also heard temporary and pending invasive species rules tied to Snake River quagga mussel response and the addition of golden mussel to Idaho’s emergency invasive species list; members asked about the temporary-rule process and whether the standards should have publication dates, and staff explained the need for rolling updates and immediate quarantine authority. The committee said it would vote on the rules later in the week. The committee then received a presentation from Deputy Director Lloyd Knight on Idaho’s authorities for dealing with pests and invasive species, prompted by recent discussion about rats. He explained that the Plant Pest Act and Invasive Species Act give the department broad authority over pests such as Japanese beetle, grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, quagga/zebra mussels, and other listed species, but that some problems may be better handled through county abatement districts or other local tools. Senators asked about Mormon cricket response in rural counties, coordination with federal land managers, and whether a GIS-based public reporting system could be used for rat sightings; Knight said the department could likely build a low-cost reporting tool and that response options depend on land ownership, funding, and statutory direction. Brett Wilder of the University of Idaho then briefed the committee on the financial condition of Idaho agriculture. He said agriculture and agribusiness account for a significant share of Idaho’s economy, with livestock performing relatively well while crop producers face heavy pressure from high input costs, low commodity prices, and weak credit conditions. He noted record or near-record cash receipts overall, but emphasized that sugar beets and other crops are under strain, that export markets remain important, and that government payments are unlikely to solve the structural problems. Senators asked about sugar beet imports, market distortions, demand trends, and the likely impact of federal bridge payments; Wilder said the payments would help cash flow but would mostly go to existing debts and would not resolve the broader oversupply and profitability issues. The meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• A lot of the conversation, if you listen to talking heads on CNBC, have said, hey, go buy shares in John
• When you choose to be a sugar beet grower, you buy a share.
• For every share, you are obligated to plant an acre.
• And this year, if you own a sugar beet share, you will be planting sugar beets or trying to get somebody
• else to plant your share at what will likely be a negative cost of production.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The Senate Agricultural Committee first approved the January 27, 2026 minutes and then reviewed several Idaho State Department of Agriculture rule dockets. Andrea Thompson presented updates to seed production and distribution rules, commercial feed/fertilizer/soil amendment registration and licensing rules, bean planting rules, and invasive species/noxious weed rules. The seed and feed/fertilizer rules mainly updated incorporated-by-reference standards and cleaned up redundant language; the bean rule clarified acceptable tags for edible-harvest planting; and the invasive species rule added golden mussel to the emergency response list while maintaining Snake River quarantine and decontamination measures tied to quagga mussel treatment. Committee members asked about the use of outside standards without fixed publication dates, and agency staff explained that seed standards and related publications are rolling, frequently updated industry standards. The committee said it would vote on the rules on Thursday. The committee then heard a presentation from Deputy Director Lloyd Knight on Idaho’s authority to respond to pests and invasive species, prompted by concerns about rats. He explained that the Plant Pest Act, invasive species statutes, and noxious weed laws give the department broad tools to address pests such as Japanese beetle, grasshoppers, Mormon crickets, quagga/zebra mussels, and red-eared sliders, but that some issues may also fit county abatement district authority. Senators asked about Mormon cricket response in rural counties, federal land coordination, and whether rats might be better handled through abatement districts; Knight said the department could support whatever framework the legislature chooses, but any state-led response would require funding and clear direction. He also said the department could quickly build GIS-based public reporting tools for rat sightings if requested. Finally, University of Idaho extension educator Brett Wilder gave an overview of the financial condition of Idaho agriculture. He said agriculture and agribusiness account for a significant share of Idaho’s economy, with livestock performing relatively well while crop producers face major pressure from low prices, high input costs, and weak repayment conditions. He noted record cash receipts overall, but warned that sugar beets are especially stressed, exports remain important, and farm credit conditions are deteriorating. Senators asked about sugar beet imports and market distortions, possible federal policy changes, the outlook for demand, and the likely impact of federal bridge payments; Wilder said the payments would help some producers but would not solve the underlying structural problems, and he predicted continued consolidation if current conditions persist.

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• commute trip reduction, or CTR, is an employer-based program designed to promote the use of ride-sharing
• And I'm really glad that Microsoft will be testifying here today as well to share about their program
• I want to share just a few short, real quotes from employers and employees around Washington State.
• Thank you for the opportunity to share our support of House Bill 2307.
• E-motos create drastically different experiences and safety for other users on these shared pieces of

Summary: The Transportation Committee held public hearings on three bills. HB 2307 would update the commute trip reduction program by removing the current 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. arrival-time requirement from key definitions, so more employers and shift workers could qualify for CTR benefits. The bill sponsor and several supporters, including Microsoft, transit and transportation nonprofits, local transportation management groups, and city representatives, said the change would modernize the program, improve equity, reduce congestion, and help workers with transportation costs. No one testified in opposition. HB 2374 would distinguish electric-assisted bicycles from higher-powered electric motorcycles, clarify labeling and equipment rules, and direct DOL to convene a work group on enforcement and consumer protection. The sponsor and many supporters, including cities, trail and park organizations, Washington Bikes, and several students, said the bill would address unsafe high-powered vehicles being marketed as e-bikes, especially those used by younger riders, while preserving access to true e-bikes. Some testifiers asked for additional work group members and suggested civil enforcement options for underage riders. HB 2379 would require WSDOT to suspend tolling on facilities that serve as evacuation routes during emergencies such as wildfires or levee breaches. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituents facing evacuation while tolls were still being charged; staff noted the fiscal impact would be indeterminate and could reduce toll revenue during suspensions. After the hearings, the committee took executive action on two bills. It adopted proposed substitute H-2771 for HB 1823, which cleans up Transportation Improvement Board provisions and removes obsolete language while retaining remaining bond authority. It also passed HB 2111, which directs interest earned from toll revenues for the Interstate Bridge project to be credited to that project. Both actions were approved by voice vote, 27-0, with two members excused.

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• We appreciate the opportunity to share with the committee today.
• Because it's in case they don't meet their or don't pay their share.
• Thank you for the opportunity to share. Privately powered and infrastructure-neutral.
• Thank you for the opportunity to share this perspective. Thank you, Mr. Brown. You have a question?
• Thank you for the opportunity to share this perspective. Thank you, Mr. Brown. You have a question?

Summary: The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and voted on several bills. SB 986 would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana in public places and also restrict smoking in rooms and bars; the sponsor said it is intended to protect public health and outdoor spaces, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the goal but raised concerns about impacts on designated smoking areas, and cannabis advocates warned about unintended effects on patients and property rights. The committee reported SB 986 favorably. The committee also passed SB 678, which restores statutory authority for DBPR’s long-standing rule allowing alcohol distributors to deduct unsellable alcohol from monthly excise taxes; a strike-all amendment was adopted, including retroactive application to January 1, 2025, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 800, which increases penalties for repeat unlicensed engineering practice and creates an engineering student loan assistance program for engineers working for state agencies and water management districts, was amended and reported favorably as well. Members then considered SB 408 on vaccine advertising and liability. The sponsor argued the bill would address declining public trust in vaccines by allowing claims against manufacturers that advertise in Florida, while opponents said the measure is preempted by federal law, raises First Amendment concerns, and would create unnecessary litigation. After extensive testimony and debate, the committee reported SB 408 favorably. The committee also heard SB 484 on data centers, which would set PSC tariff requirements so large load customers pay their own costs, preserve local planning authority, and limit water permits for large data centers; testimony was mixed, with supporters emphasizing ratepayer protections and economic benefits and critics warning about overregulation and confidentiality limits. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 1118, which creates a time-limited public records exemption for certain data center development information held by local governments, after the sponsor said it was meant to prevent extended NDAs while still allowing local notice and input. SB 1050, requiring veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so pet owners can choose their pharmacy, was also reported favorably. The meeting ended after several members recorded votes on bills they had missed.

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• That's how we're going to share our time together today.
• There are some minor housekeeping amendments that we've shared with the chair.
• And shared understanding of our food system, like this legislation, reducing duplication, and making
• And we deeply share those concerns.
• We share the concerns also about food deserts and what we're doing to make sure that we're combating

Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee opened its first formal public hearing agenda of the session with House Bill 2238, which would direct the Department of Agriculture to coordinate statewide food security efforts and develop a food security strategy due to the Legislature by December 1, 2027. Staff explained the bill would add food security coordination and food system monitoring to the department’s duties and require collaboration with state agencies, nonprofits, experts, and tribes. Prime sponsor Rep. Christine Reeves described the bill as a way to codify and continue work the department had done under COVID emergency authority, while also addressing food insecurity, farm viability, food access, and supply chain resilience. She and several testifiers emphasized rising food costs, food deserts, and the need for a coordinated statewide approach. Testimony in support came from Second Harvest of Spokane, Northwest Harvest, Washington wheat, potato, onion, and cattle groups, the Washington State Farmers Market Association, Harvest Against Hunger, Pierce County Councilmember Brian Yambay, the Washington Food Industry Association, Food Lifeline, the Coalition of Accountable Communities of Health, and small producers, many of whom stressed the importance of coordination, affordability, data, and including people with lived experience and small farmers in the process. No one testified in opposition during the hearing, though the sign-in record showed 137 pro and 166 con positions overall. The committee then moved into executive session on several 2025 bills, including measures on gray wolf management (HB 1311), farmed octopus (HB 1608), force-feeding birds and foie gras (HB 1735), grizzly bear management (HB 1825), invasive species education for pet sales (HB 1976), and maple syrup processing operations (HB 262). Staff briefed each bill, and members discussed proposed amendments on HB 1735 and HB 1976, but the committee deferred action on all bills except HB 1608. During caucus, members indicated HB 1608 was the only bill to be voted on that day. On HB 1608, which would ban knowingly possessing, transporting, or distributing farmed octopus and authorize a civil penalty, members debated animal welfare and the bill’s policy merits. Rep. Birnbaum supported the measure as a humane step, while Rep. Dent said he had concerns and was not ready to support it. The committee then voted 6-5 to report HB 1608 out of committee with a do pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after that vote.

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• I'm honored to be here to share a bit about the City of Eden Prairie's request for state assistance for
• This would appropriate $15 million to build out a shared community space around a transit station in
• The remainder of the costs are shared between the city and county, which is why we are here today.
• Share, so the request is part of the local share.
• So we've been tapped out with our local cost share before.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• individual that can cry the sale in the role of the substitute trustee or trustee, and this list gets shared
• To submit a shareholder proposal, shareholder must own the lesser of 1 million in voting shares or 3%
• of voting shares, and hold those shares for at least 6 months leading up to and through the shareholder
• Yes, ma'am, $1 million in voting shares.
• House Bill 4115 sets a reasonable minimal ownership of $1000 in stock or 3% of the shares outstanding

Bills: HB74, HB175

Keywords: environmental project, public money, political subdivision, greenhouse gas emissions, federal law compliance, renewable energy, water conservation, retroactive child support, child conception, paternity, family law, health care expenses

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• A list of them has been shared with each of the offices.
• Thank you so much for being here today and sharing your testimony and we're pulling forward.
• So Senate Bill 884 directs health plans subject to the law laws of this state to create a shared health
• The bill requires health plans to share 50-50.
• Just stepping back I think that we all have the same shared goals here.

Bills: SB437, SB528, SB626, SB636, SB884, SB968, SB1044, SB1608, SB2336

Keywords: healthcare, training, abuse, neglect, penalties, chemical dependency, safety, regulation, inpatient competency restoration, competency restoration, forensic mental health, mental health law, criminal competency, incompetent to stand trial, Chapter 46B, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state hospital, behavioral health, local mental health authority

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• Well, there's so much I could share.
• I would need hours to share all the 15. One is from my seat customers, including myself.
• So that's all I want to share. Thank you very much. Thank you, Scott.
• My name is Jacques sharing.
• Thank you for the speakers to travel to share with us today.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Orchestra did receive state funding, which had allowed the orchestra to travel to neighbor islands and share
• It's incumbent upon us to share music with more people because we know in studies that exposure to orchestral
• Orchestra did receive state funding, which had allowed the orchestra to travel to neighbor islands and share
• </c><00:19:10.760><c> how</c> Symphony but then can you also share how Symphony but then can you also
• share how many<00:19:11.159><c> people</c><00:19:11.440><c> that</c><00:19:11.840><c> you</c><00:19:

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts met on March 14, 2025, and heard two measures. On SB 441 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, the committee received strong support from the orchestra, the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, IATSE Local 665, and an in-person testifier, with testimony emphasizing statewide access to music, education and community programming, cultural value, economic impact, and job stability for musicians and staff. The Attorney General’s office offered comments and suggested language related to the State Endowment Fund. Committee members asked about how the funding would be used, the orchestra’s reach, and its history; the orchestra said it preferred direct operating support and described its audience and employment footprint, neighbor-island outreach, and plans to expand season length and education programs. The committee then heard SB 1581 SD1, relating to the Hawaiʻi Japan Pacific Peace Monument. No testifier from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts was present, and no one testified on Zoom. With no discussion from witnesses, the measure was briefly taken up and later advanced. In decision-making, the committee adopted amendments to SB 441 SD1, including a preamble describing legislative intent and the orchestra’s history, references to the State of Hawaiʻi endowment fund and statewide public benefits, and language ensuring the funds support statewide purposes and neighbor-island access to music and educational opportunities. The committee also added a deferral date of July 1, 3000 and technical amendments, then voted to pass the measure with amendments. SB 1581 SD1 was also passed forward with amendments, including a July 1, 3000 deferral date and technical changes, and the meeting adjourned.

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• Our ask is actually not for your votes but to come to a shared understanding of what's in this bill.
• Certainly, I will share we have two people joining us today.
• And I'm happy to share all of it. Anne, Lynn?
• However, these products share several similarities to traditional payday loan programs.
• I had this printed and circulated, and I shared it with the sponsors.

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• </c> Thank you for the opportunity to share Thank you for the opportunity to share some<00:36:56.720>
• But we saw the data yesterday that was shared.
• </c> your questions or share your comments. your questions or share your comments.
• </c><01:49:03.520><c> sharing</c><01:49:03.840><c> your</c> sharing.
• Thank you for sharing your sharing.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• State your name, and share your testimony.
• </c> share us your bill. share us your bill.
• :58.840><c> in</c> The department shares an interest in The department shares an interest in exploring
• </c> for sharing your story. Life's matters. for sharing your story. Life's matters.
• And are united by a shared rural areas.

Bills: HF4493, HF3133, HF4595, HF4143, HF4142, HF3756, HF4289, HF1724, HF2291, HF4568, HF4547

Keywords: opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law

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• </c><00:32:49.679><c> of</c> million uh which is a lion share of million uh which is a lion share of
• Those are my main comments that I'd like to share. Chair, and I will yield.
• Were they ever shared with law enforcement in your operation? No, sir.
• </c> document and shared those with deed. document and shared those with deed.
• Um were they ever shared copies now.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The allotted funds share will go down and the competitive grant funds will go up.
• </c> questions um and just sharing questions um and just sharing information<00:25:36.559><c> through
• </c><00:47:30.720><c> to</c> that Mayo did get their fair share to that Mayo did get their fair share
• Representative Keeler, thank you for sharing that.
• I know other members on sharing that.

Bills: HF1925

Keywords: nurse licensure, multistate license, healthcare, public safety, interstate compact, nursing regulation, 1183, house

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• </c> from the institutions like to share from the institutions like to share their<00:13:48.800><c> perspective
• I'd be happy to share those ideas with you if you have time.
• I'd be happy to share those ideas with you if you have time.
• I'd be happy to share those ideas with you if you have time.
• institutions like to come share their institutions like to come share their perspectives?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Higher Education Conference Committee reviewed differences among the Governor’s, House, and Senate proposals for state grant parameter changes and their effects on state grant spending, North Star Promise spending, and average student awards. Nonpartisan staff explained that the proposals use different combinations of parameter changes, with the Governor’s and Senate plans modeled to avoid or minimize rationing, while the House plan would require rationing to balance the program. Staff reported projected biennium balances of a positive $29.836 million for the Governor’s proposal, a negative $60.758 million for the House proposal without rationing, a positive $994,000 for the House proposal with rationing, and a positive $3.623 million for the Senate proposal; North Star Promise balances also varied, with the Senate showing a positive balance and the Governor and House with rationing showing negative balances. Staff also said the Senate proposal would extend availability of the state grant appropriation and suspend surplus procedures through fiscal year 2029, allowing the balance to carry forward. The committee then focused on the House-only tuition and fee cap provision, which would limit the tuition recognized for state grant purposes for four-year programs to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities level, with 1% annual increases in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. House members said the cap was intended to address rising tuition, especially at the University of Minnesota, and to produce savings in the state grant program. The governor’s office confirmed the provision was not included in the Governor’s bill. Representatives from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Private College Council opposed the cap, arguing it would reduce awards for low-income students and shift costs to students rather than address underlying tuition pressures; they also said it could discourage enrollment at higher-cost institutions. Supporters from Minnesota State argued the cap would improve fairness because students at lower-tuition institutions are effectively capped lower, while students at more expensive institutions receive larger awards, and they said the legislature should intervene in a variable that has grown substantially over time. Committee members questioned how the cap would work and whether it was tied to the Twin Cities campus rate. Testifiers clarified that the state grant formula is tied to the University of Minnesota level, but because Minnesota State institutions are below that level, the cap effectively limits their students to their own lower tuition while allowing higher awards at the University of Minnesota and private colleges. No formal vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated the committee would continue with item-by-item review of the remaining parameter changes and hear additional testimony from agencies and institutions.

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• </c><00:20:40.000><c> for</c><00:20:40.240><c> services</c><00:20:41.039><c> that</c> federal share for
• </c> again to talk about this, we can share again to talk about this, we can share what<00:37:16.320>
• Sure, we certainly can share that. I have another question.
• </c> of complement what I'm about to share. of complement what I'm about to share.
• </c> workforce data today, I do want to share workforce data today, I do want to share um<01:44:54.880

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first handled roll call and approved the prior meeting minutes. Members discussed attendance and substitutions, then moved to the DHS commissioner’s update, which focused on New Hampshire’s Medicaid 1115 waiver and the new community re-entry initiative for people leaving correctional facilities. The presenter explained that the waiver lets the state cover certain services not normally covered under Medicaid, including substance use disorder treatment, serious mental illness services, adult dental benefits, and the new community re-entry component. She also noted that a separate youth re-entry component is federally required, with youth defined up to age 21 and foster-care-related coverage extending to age 26. The update described how the adult re-entry program works for incarcerated individuals with behavioral health needs, providing up to 45 days of pre-release services, care coordination with managed care organizations and DOC staff, telemedicine assessments, discharge prescriptions, insurance cards, and connections to community mental health, primary care, and substance use providers. For youth, the program includes more intensive case management, 30 days of pre-release services, and 30 days of post-release care coordination, with a stronger emphasis on screening, diagnosis, and holistic assessment. The presenter said New Hampshire received the adult waiver in July 2024, has implemented the program in state correctional facilities, and is beginning work at the youth center. Members and the presenter discussed why the program is structured as a waiver rather than a standard Medicaid benefit, with the explanation that CMS is allowing this as a newer policy area and that states generally pursue waivers for certain services. The chair and others emphasized the need for real cost and outcome data, and the presenter said an independent evaluator and evaluation plan are required under the 1115 waiver. Early results cited included 30 adults enrolled so far, 10 released, five youth enrolled with one released, and anecdotal early successes such as housing, employment, and better continuity of medication and treatment. The committee did not take any additional votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes.