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• The Minnesota Board is administratively housed within DHS, but it operates as an independent entity when
• This collaborative relationship with DHS has also allowed the Minnesota Board on Aging to leverage resources
• > collaborative<00:16:51.440> relationship<00:16:52.160> with<00:16:52.600> DHS
• This collaborative relationship with DHS This collaborative relationship with DHS has<00:16:54.079

Keywords: 1183, house

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• before we came down here, and Senator Abeler was passing out his spreadsheet on which departments at DHS
• are here in the country legally, and that is also a part of putting Minnesotans first. departments at DHS
• which agencies were departments at DHS which agencies were getting<00:17:55.960> um<00:17:56.840
• DHS... Other states have implemented it.
• DHS has dragged their feet on implementing it here in Minnesota, and so we're going to be working on

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senate Republican leaders held a press conference to roll out their “Minnesotans First” agenda, framing it as a response to Democratic control and arguing that recent budgets and policies have increased costs for families and businesses. They said the agenda centers on balancing the budget without tax increases, reducing mandates, lowering costs, and limiting government growth. Specific proposals mentioned included addressing inflation and energy costs, reinsurance and housing issues, child care tax changes, repealing or reducing certain taxes and fees, and creating a government efficiency board. Several senators outlined issue-specific priorities. On spending and taxes, Karin Housley criticized the state’s budget growth, said Republicans would not support a budget that raises taxes, and objected to shifting costs to counties and school districts. On fraud and accountability, Jordan Rasmusson said Minnesota has a fraud problem and backed a statewide Office of Inspector General, stronger legislative auditor powers, and tighter anti-fraud oversight of grants and agencies. On public safety, Michael Kreun called for repealing what he described as soft-on-crime laws and for tougher penalties on violent and repeat offenders. On education, Julia Coleman said Republicans want to pause mandates, increase local control, adjust funding to address disparities, and improve school safety. In the question-and-answer portion, leaders said some items could attract bipartisan support, especially anti-fraud measures such as an Inspector General office and strengthening the legislative auditor. They also discussed concerns about the governor’s budget, including proposed shifts in human services costs, nursing home and disability waiver funding, and benefits for undocumented immigrants. The group said it would continue working under the Senate’s power-sharing agreement for now, though they acknowledged uncertainty about whether it would remain in place for the rest of the session.

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• We did meet with DHS. This has been a two-year battle for us, and both of them have led us here.
• We did meet with DHS. This Anoka County. We did meet with DHS.
• And so we are here basically on behalf of Anoka County, DHS, and on us to present this bill to you, to
• So, we can prosecute it, here is DHS.
• organizations to match those of DHS organizations to match those of DHS licensed<01:04:36.240>

Bills: HF2216, HF1978, HF2354, HF1963, HF1994, HF1995, HF1894

Keywords: assisted living, nursing home, long-term care, guardian, conservator, resident rights, arbitration, mandatory arbitration, consumer protection, fee increase, rate increase, price hike, private pay, public funds, Medicaid, waiver services, elderly, seniors, older adults, disability rights

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• As was previously testified, DHS did do a study regarding keys using a surface testing method.
• Keys analyzed in the DHS study it is<00:50:33.240> not<00:50:34.079> uh<00:50:34.240><
• <00:50:51.839> study appears to be the case in the DHS study appears to be the case in the
• DHS study as<00:50:52.559> vehicle<00:50:52.920> keys<00:50:53.280> have<00:50:
• study further proves a point the DHS study further proves a point when<00:51:00.200> it<00:51

Bills: HF737, HF247, HF325, HF1330

Keywords: lead, cadmium, consumer products, safety regulation, retail restrictions, motor sports, nonoxygenated gasoline, fuel regulations, storage requirements, racing events, HF325, flavored nitrous oxide, nitrous oxide, whippets, laughing gas, retail sales, consumer protection, misdemeanor, commerce, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F

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• We work with DHS, and so I would love to work with you on putting that in the bill.
• And so I think the goal of this legislation is to give judges the tools that they need, and DHS and district

Bills: HB4421, HB4426, HB4432, HB4329, HB3551, HB3763, HB1411, HB2730, HB3465, HB3649, HB3650, HB3674, HB3941, HB3970, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, SB1074

Keywords: child welfare, fentanyl exposure, drug endangerment, environmental testing, safety analysis, remediation, child protection, Department of Human Services, violence prevention, HB4426, SIDE tax credit, strategic industrial development enhancement, income tax credit, economic development, tax incentive, qualified economic development expenditures, qualified initial infrastructure expenditures, industrial park, economic development zone, port authority

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• one person goes to CPS and they spend a day filling out a form, figuring it out, and now they got to DHS
• now<00:26:09.160> they<00:26:09.240> got<00:26:09.360> to<00:26:09.440> DHS
• figuring it out, and now they got to DHS figuring it out, and now they got to DHS and<00:26:10.320
• know, I don't know that we start<00:26:46.760> with<00:26:46.880> a<00:26:46.920> DHS
• or CPS or Medicaid, you start with a DHS or CPS or Medicaid, you know,<00:26:49.520> maybe<00

Keywords: Technology - Room 409, 5 March, 2026; 8:00 A.M., 925, all

Summary: ATS and Gartner presented preliminary findings from the feasibility study required by Senate Bill 2267, which directed ATS to establish a CIO Council, study statewide data exchange feasibility, develop a phased implementation plan, and report progress to the legislature. ATS said the CIO Council has already met several times and has heard from other states, including Tennessee and Ohio, with Georgia expected to follow. Gartner explained that it interviewed about 17 agencies and was also gathering input from other states and market research to identify Mississippi’s current data-sharing landscape and possible paths forward. Gartner’s main findings were that Mississippi agencies strongly prioritize data security and compliance, but that this focus has also contributed to silos, point-to-point integrations, and inconsistent data definitions across agencies. The presenters said the state lacks a central legal framework and common standards, so agencies rely on individual memoranda of understanding. They emphasized that other states have generally not built “everything at once,” but instead started with specific outcomes such as citizen services, fraud detection, or reporting, then created statewide legal frameworks, common standards, and governance structures, often led by a chief data officer or similar office. The discussion also highlighted examples from other states, including Utah’s single portal for services and Maryland’s 360-degree citizen view for caseworkers. Gartner said Mississippi should first decide what outcome it wants from a data exchange and suggested that the effort should be framed as information sharing rather than moving all data into one central repository. Members and presenters discussed the need for foundational standards, a chief data office, and change management, including agency “change champions,” to build trust and participation over time. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational, and the presenters said the remaining CIO Council work would help prioritize use cases for the final feasibility report.

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• path of amendments, we make some of DHS's requested amendments, remove the rulemaking requirement for DHS
• This is so DHS can more quickly respond to emerging substance use trends and public health issues.
• rulemaking requirement for DHS rulemaking requirement for DHS pertaining<00:45:34.359> to
• this<00:45:46.160> is<00:45:46.280> so<00:45:46.440> the<00:45:46.559> DHS
• <00:45:47.000> can page 10 line 8 this is so the DHS can page 10 line 8 this is so the DHS

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB 284, which would remove the requirement that wiretapping applications to a designated judge be accompanied by a written memorandum from the Department of the Attorney General. The Department of the Attorney General opposed the bill as drafted and instead proposed a new emergency-wiretap procedure allowing county prosecutors to seek immediate judicial authorization in exigent circumstances, followed by AG review and a follow-up application within 48 hours. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s office supported creating an emergency exception, citing a kidnapping case involving a missing material witness and the need to obtain live phone location data quickly, but asked that the AG be required to respond clearly within the follow-up period. The AG said the current wiretap process often arrives incomplete and noted a prior Honolulu application that was returned for more information and then abandoned. The committee also heard public testimony, including one speaker in support and another in opposition, and discussed whether the proposed emergency process should include imminent danger findings and what happens if the follow-up application is not approved. No vote or final action was taken in the transcript. The committee then took up SB 295, which increases penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and makes related changes. The Deputy Public Defender opposed the bill’s higher penalties, arguing that not all restraining-order cases involve domestic violence and that the measure could affect family disputes, property conflicts, custody battles, and other non-domestic situations. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney supported the bill, saying it would create a more uniform and efficient charging framework and that violations of court orders can be serious even when the conduct appears minor in isolation. Domestic violence advocates also supported the measure, emphasizing the need for meaningful enforcement and deterrence; one witness cited statewide data showing thousands of TRO petitions but relatively few convictions and fines. A representative from the Domestic Violence Action Center supported the bill but requested amendments to reduce unintended consequences for survivors. During discussion, the committee focused on the proposed minimum sentence, with the Domestic Violence Action Center recommending reducing it from 15 days to 5 days. The witness explained that longer minimums can create hardships such as job loss, housing instability, and child care problems, while still allowing time for survivors to access shelter and services. The committee chair indicated support for amending the bill to reflect that recommendation. The Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney also clarified that the bill is intended to address violations of already-issued protective orders after judicial review, not the initial issuance of restraining orders, and said the office supports eliminating the distinction between domestic and non-domestic protective-order violations because charging decisions are often made under time pressure. Multiple individuals and organizations signed up in support, and one witness testified in opposition. No vote or final committee action was announced in the transcript.

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• Yes, they signed up faster, but still well within the estimate of DHS.
• /c><00:16:09.279> the<00:16:09.440> estimate<00:16:09.680> of<00:16:10.040> DHS
• <00:16:11.040> We<00:16:11.279> are well within the estimate of DHS.
• We are well within the estimate of DHS.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• that transferred programs had at their originating agencies, which are the Department of Education, DHS
• 36.240> Education, um which are Department of Education, um which are Department of Education, DHS
• <00:17:40.400> It DHS and Department of Public Safety.
• It DHS and Department of Public Safety.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House Bill 1023, page 8, DHS Secretary's Office. Do we have any questions?
• Page 10, House Bill 1023, DHS, new services. Members, do we have any questions on Senate Bill 23?
• Senate Bill 24, also on page 10, DHS. Do we have any questions on Senate Bill 24?

Summary: The committee first reviewed a list of bills already ready for “do pass,” including several House bills (HB 1010, 1018, 1020, 1023, 1041, 1055, 1077) and Senate bills (SB 4, 16, 23, 24, 55, 59). It then took up the JBC Personnel Subcommittee report (B1), where a substitute motion to separate out the governor’s staff-related item for a separate vote was debated at length. Members raised concerns about transparency, a requested appearance by a governor’s staff member, and whether the administration should be compelled to testify. The substitute motion failed on a roll-call division vote, and the committee then adopted the subcommittee report as presented. The committee next questioned Treasurer John Thurston on House Bill 1034 and his office’s budget request, focusing on salary increases for his executive team, the size of raises under the new pay plan, office hours, and whether the increases were justified. Thurston said the request was to fully fund the approved pay plan, later reduced to a 10% increase after discussion with legislative leaders, and explained that salaries were set within the approved plan. Several members criticized the raises as too large or unfair, while others noted the compromise and thanked him for cooperating. The committee then adopted the HB 1034 letter. After that, the committee reviewed Schedule C and several special-language items, including amendments to SB 4, SB 58, HB 1052, and SB 77. It discussed a new item allowing DFA to establish a GAMP program for agricultural extension office improvements, with no funding attached, and adopted it. The committee then passed or adopted a series of measures, including SB 29, SB 51, HB 1034, and the remaining ready bills listed at the start of the meeting. SB 4 was set aside as not ready. The meeting ended with notice that the committee would reconvene in 15 minutes in another room to handle special language.

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• maintain a written domestic violence incident report for each domestic violence response, so judges, DHS
• It doesn't let other people, DHS or anyone else, know what that is if it's not a report. agencies that
• It just, and it doesn't let other people DHS or anyone else know what that is if it's not a report.

Bills: HB1322, HB3053, HB3180, HB3244, HB3269, HB3299, HB3301, HB3302, HB3430, HB3497, HB3584, HB3586, HB3587, HB3606, HB3742, HB3743, HB3755, HB3764, HB3767, HB3835, HB3848, HB3903, HB3905, HB4108, HB4130, HB4142, HB4227, HB3996

Keywords: domestic violence, offenders registry, public safety, law enforcement, victim protection, conviction records, elderly, parole, criminal justice reform, inmate rehabilitation, Oklahoma statutes, firearms, handgun permits, self-defense, training requirements, Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, elderly exploitation, identity theft, crimes and punishments, criminal offenses

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• They would mandate that the DOH, in consultation with DCF, the division, and the DHS, instead of DCF
• The division and the DHS, instead of the DCF as originally provided in the bill, would be required to
• The amendments permit the DOH, in consultation with DCF, the division, and the DHS, to define data elements
• and issue standardized definitions to guide the reporting of the... ...DCF, the division, and the DHS
• They would allow the DOH, DCF, the division, and the DHS, upon notice and hearing, to assess a penalty

Keywords: 1146, all

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• fourth question, we continue to appreciate the cross-agency data matching opportunities that CDSS and DHS
• However, even with the most ambitious automation, That CDSS and DHS are exhausting.
• These guiding principles reflect our collective work with DHS, the Department of Social Services, and
• In terms of data, both CDSS and DHS do report on disenrollment and enrollment data on their websites
• To facilitate ongoing monitoring and insights, CDSS and DHS will be planning to track data trends and

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Prenatal Plus Program multiple times, and I've had the opportunity to speak with Director Corsi of DHS
• as well as other members of DHS, and they've talked about the success of the program.
• We have talked to DHS about this. They were supportive of this bill.
• There's no fiscal impact, and again, I spoke with DHS about this, and they are supportive of the bill
• And DHS is completely responsible for the appointments on that stakeholder group.

Bills: LB878, LB958, LB958A, LB762, LB1187, LB966, LB929, LB962, LB1209, LB937A, LB962A, LB1050, LB1050A, LB965, LB1022, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB745, LB749, LB778, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR495, LR496, LR497, LR498, LR499, LR500, LR501, LR502, LR503, LR504

Keywords: paid parental leave, state employees, workplace benefits, family support, economic impact, Medicaid, Medical Assistance Act, home and community-based services waiver, HCBS waiver, waiver participant, assessment tool, clinical interviewing, service tier, retroactive coverage, doula, doula reimbursement, maternal health, prenatal care, pregnancy, birth outcomes

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• They'll collaborate with DHS in coming up with a way to reduce our SNAP error rate.
• The cost for us,” And you can ask the DHS folks around the table in a couple of days.
• He's going to cover DHS, public school funds, public safety, and Department of Health.
• He's going to cover DHS public school funds. co-chair's turn, thankfully.
• He's going to cover DHS, public school fund, public safety, and Department of Health.

Summary: The committee first considered revisions to the JBC rules, which staff said were all prompted by acts passed in the 2025 legislative session. The rules were adopted without objection. Members then received a balanced budget presentation from DFA Secretary Jim Hudson on the governor’s FY27 proposal, which he said was built around three priorities: limiting state government growth, continuing investments in education, and advancing income tax cuts. He highlighted major additions for education funding, EFA growth, pay plan costs, higher education productivity funding, drug task forces, corrections medical costs, the governor’s 1033 initiative, SNAP error-rate reduction, and Medicaid sustainability, while also explaining a new A/B funding category structure intended to prioritize recurring costs and preserve room for tax cuts. Members questioned Hudson about the cost of income tax reductions, the constitutional balanced-budget requirement, education funding, the Educational Adequacy Fund, Medicaid trust fund balances, and the impact of federal changes on Medicaid and SNAP. Hudson said each tenth of a percent income tax cut would cost about $58 million, the budget remained balanced, public education would still receive historic increases, and the Medicaid trust fund would be monitored closely with additional set-asides proposed. He also said the FY27 SNAP administrative cost increase would be about $18 million. The committee then heard from the Division of Higher Education, which reported institutions were 2.61% more productive overall and that the budget recommendation followed the statutory productivity formula. Questions focused on why some institutions were receiving decreases or large increases, how the formula works, and how the new return-on-investment metric and committee composition would affect future funding. The committee approved several higher education-related actions, including personnel changes for nine institutions and special language for North Arkansas College’s move into the University of Arkansas system. Staff then walked members through the higher education appropriation summary, explaining large percentage increases at several institutions were tied to federal funds or corrected carry-forward issues, including the U of A School of Mathematical, Sciences and the Arts, South Arkansas College, SAU Tech, ASU Mountain Home, and ASU Newport. Members also discussed UAPB’s 1890 extension program and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s land-grant matching funds; officials said UAPB’s recommendation was being aligned with actual spending and that the Division of Agriculture’s Smith-Lever and Hatch matches were included within its overall appropriation. The committee ultimately adopted the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s recommendations for all institutions and then moved on to the Department of Corrections section, with the chair outlining how the committee would proceed through those appropriations by section.

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• However, it creates significant obligations for DHS.
• However, it creates significant obligations for DHS.
• of economic stability at DHS. of economic stability at DHS.
• They partner closely, as you heard earlier, with DHS.
• Williams, with DHS. Williams, with DHS.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• DHS provides vital safety-net services, benefits, and services to vulnerable individuals and families
• DHS provides vital safety-net services, benefits, and services to vulnerable individuals and families
• DHS provides vital safety-net services, benefits, and services to vulnerable individuals and families
• DHS provides vital safety-net services, benefits, and services to vulnerable individuals and families
• opposes the measure as drafted DHS opposes the measure as drafted DHS defers<02:21:08.200> to

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Senate Bill 1377 will require DHS to provide duffel bags to all children in foster care.
• Will the duffel bags stay with the child or will the duffel bags be with DHS and then they'll bring and

Bills: SB169, SB201, SB1290, SB1377, SB1991, SB2060

Keywords: longevity pay, state employees, Oklahoma government, salary increase, emergency declaration, minimum salary, education funding, teacher compensation, Oklahoma education, salary schedule, 2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, foster care, duffel bags, personal belongings, children's welfare

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• <01:03:10.200> and<01:03:10.400> DCYF with Minute and DHS and DCYF with Minute and
• DHS, for instance, staff were ultimately required to review 662,000 documents.
• DHS, for instance, uh amount of work.
• DHS, for instance, uh DHS<01:30:19.880> staff<01:30:20.240> were<01:30:20.360> ultimately
• <01:30:20.680> required<01:30:21.080> to DHS staff were ultimately required to DHS

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• DHS and the BCA, the bill has changed significantly.
• actually prohibit us from being able to access that database, to then have that database communicate with DHS
• the data that the BCA does have around who is being arrested for crimes to better communicate with DHS
• Then DHS would be alerted and would be able to take the necessary licensing steps to remove those individuals

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras