Transcript Highlights:

• </c><01:32:04.560><c> um</c><01:32:04.719><c> so</c><01:32:04.960><c> that</c><01:32:05.199><c> there
• </c><01:32:09.199><c> So</c><01:32:09.360><c> again,</c><01:32:09.679><c> I</c><01:32:10.000><c> urge
• </c><01:32:22.880><c> Um,</c><01:32:23.199><c> I</c><01:32:23.360><c> asked</c><01:32:23.600><c> the<
• 32:29.679><c> being</c><01:32:30.080><c> granted</c><01:32:31.199><c> in</c><01:32:31.520><c> the</c>
• And I was assured<01:32:37.040><c> that</c><01:32:37.280><c> that</c><01:32:37.600><c> was</c><01:32:

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• tools to decide<00:32:02.559><c> whether</c><00:32:02.880><c> they</c><00:32:03.840><c> um</c><00:32
• </c><00:32:14.000><c> get</c><00:32:14.240><c> informed</c><00:32:14.799><c> and</c><00:32:15.039><c>
• Um, a couple years ago<00:32:18.000><c> we</c><00:32:18.320><c> did</c><00:32:18.960><c> uh</c><00:32
• </c><00:32:22.799><c> I</c><00:32:23.120><c> don't</c><00:32:23.279><c> have</c><00:32:23.440><c> the
• :32:20.639><c> on</c><01:32:20.800><c> this</c><01:32:21.040><c> but</c><01:32:21.360><c> I</c><01:32

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• > that</c><00:32:00.480><c> a</c><00:32:00.679><c> child</c><00:32:00.960><c> gets</c><00:32:01.159><
• > that</c><00:32:05.080><c> child</c><00:32:05.399><c> has</c><00:32:05.559><c> a</c><00:32:05.720><c
• ><00:32:07.279><c> if</c><00:32:07.399><c> they</c><00:32:07.519><c> go</c><00:32:07.720><c> over</c>
• limit<00:32:08.399><c> they</c><00:32:08.519><c> lose</c><00:32:08.840><c> their</c><00:32:09.080><c
• > on</c><00:32:12.679><c> the</c><00:32:12.840><c> table</c><00:32:13.399><c> or</c><00:32:13.600><c>

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:32:10.960><c> we</c><00:32:11.120><c> just</c><00:32:11.360><c> saw,</c><00:32:11.600><c> the</c
• Uh,<00:32:21.039><c> also</c><00:32:21.600><c> a</c><00:32:21.840><c> new</c><00:32:22.080><c> slide<
• /c><00:32:22.320><c> that</c><00:32:22.480><c> we</c><00:32:22.640><c> added</c><00:32:22.880><c> in<
• > again,</c><00:32:23.760><c> why</c><00:32:24.000><c> are</c><00:32:24.159><c> we</c><00:32:24.320><
• :32:11.040><c> to</c><02:32:11.280><c> be</c><02:32:11.439><c> put</c><02:32:11.600><c> in</c><02:32:

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The meeting focused on preliminary fiscal 2026 revenue estimates and the governor’s office request for an official revision to fiscal 2026, with members reminded that any estimate adopted now would not bind the December official estimates. Staff from S&P Global walked through three forecast scenarios—control, optimistic, and pessimistic—based on recent federal tax changes, tariffs, and other policy developments, emphasizing that the outlook remains highly uncertain. Under the control scenario, the presentation projected below-trend real GDP growth of 1.8% in fiscal 2026, slowing to 1.5% by fiscal 2028, with unemployment peaking around 4.5% and the Federal Reserve cutting rates three times to a long-run range of about 2.75% to 3%. The optimistic scenario assumed lower effective tariffs, stronger growth, and better labor and housing outcomes, while the pessimistic scenario assumed a broader trade war, higher effective tariffs, faster deportations, weaker employment and consumer spending, and unemployment rising to about 6.3%. Speakers also noted that the forecast was prepared before later BLS revisions and that recent data on inventories and AI-related investment made the recent quarters look unusually volatile. Members discussed how the current fiscal 2026 outlook compared with earlier assumptions and noted that the eventual revenue revision may be smaller than the spread between the optimistic and pessimistic economic scenarios. The governor’s office and committee members also reviewed sector-specific impacts, including manufacturing, housing, light vehicle production, exports, and consumer sentiment, with particular concern about Kentucky’s auto and housing-related industries. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• :07.080><c> representative</c><00:32:07.720><c> po</c><00:32:08.159><c> po</c><00:32:09.159><c> um</c
• </c><00:32:19.519><c> next</c><00:32:19.679><c> to</c><00:32:19.840><c> standing</c> 607 okay turning
• <00:32:44.559><c> report</c><00:32:44.919><c> number</c><00:32:45.480><c> 611</c><00:32:46.480><c> representative
• you say<00:32:51.440><c> that</c><00:32:51.880><c> one</c><00:32:52.000><c> more</c><00:32:52.200><c>
• time</c><00:32:52.639><c> sorry</c><00:32:53.080><c> no</c><00:32:53.279><c> vote</c><00:32:53.720><

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um<00:32:10.320><c> my</c><00:32:10.520><c> recommendation</c><00:32:11.920><c> um</c><00:32:12.960><
• ><c> at</c><00:32:16.160><c> some</c><00:32:16.320><c> of</c><00:32:16.400><c> these</c><00:32:16.720
• :32:26.240><c> can</c><00:32:26.440><c> start</c><00:32:26.800><c> rolling</c><00:32:27.160><c> back<
• I<00:32:33.440><c> mean,</c><00:32:33.560><c> that</c><00:32:33.680><c> may</c><00:32:33.840><c> be</
• /c><00:32:35.120><c> be</c><00:32:35.280><c> in</c><00:32:35.360><c> favor</c><00:32:35.640><c> of</c

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 4845 was presented as a tax modernization and local aid bill that would adjust Minnesota income tax brackets for inflation, add a new top bracket of 10.85% for high earners, and increase local government aid and county program aid beginning in 2026. Representative Hollins said the bill would strengthen local government funding and require the Department of Revenue to recertify aid distributions. The chair noted the bill would be laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Supporters, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter? no, Mayor Kelly Her of St. Paul, AFSCME Local 34, and Rebuild Minnesota, argued that cities and counties need more stable revenue to cover rising costs, public safety, human services, and property tax pressure. They said the bill would help local governments meet unmet needs and reduce reliance on property taxes. Opponents from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce argued the new top rate would hurt competitiveness, talent recruitment, and business investment, especially because many businesses pay through the individual income tax code. Some testifiers also opposed directing more aid to cities that they said restrict housing development, while others urged the committee to address unfunded mandates and fraud instead of raising taxes. During member discussion, Representative Joyce opposed creating another bracket and suggested using cannabis tax revenue instead. Representative Wiener said the state has a spending problem and cited fraud concerns, while Representative Roach questioned whether the bill truly helped greater Minnesota and noted the current LGA appropriation is just over $644 million. Representative Hollins responded that the proposal would mostly benefit greater Minnesota by shifting more of the tax burden to high earners in the metro area. No vote was taken; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, we<00:32:16.640><c> try</c><00:32:16.799><c> to</c><00:32:16.880><c> get</c><00:32:17.039><c> as<
• 32:21.200><c> at</c><00:32:21.440><c> risk</c><00:32:21.679><c> of</c><00:32:22.320><c> having</c><00
• </c><00:32:25.039><c> And</c><00:32:25.519><c> uh</c><00:32:26.320><c> that's</c><00:32:26.559><c> a<
• supplies<00:32:36.320><c> and</c><00:32:36.480><c> rent</c><00:32:36.720><c> and</c><00:32:37.039><c
• > uh</c><00:32:39.679><c> where</c><00:32:39.840><c> we</c><00:32:40.000><c> spent</c><00:32:40.240><

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:08 Approval of Minutes 00:43 KOAP Report 00:59 KY Office of Drug Control Policy 23:04, 958, all

Summary: The committee met on September 18, 2025, approved the July 10 minutes, and received Brandon Reid’s monthly report on Kentucky agriculture development and finance activity for July and August. Reid emphasized the long-running structure created under House Bill 611 and Senate Bill 28, the role of county agriculture development councils in all 120 counties, and the importance of the program as a national model for supporting Kentucky agriculture. He also introduced new staff and interns, including a new loan programs manager, Rachel Coward, and project manager Kylie Davis. For July, the development board reported $3.4 million invested in agriculture and the finance corporation reported $3.1 million in loans. Highlights included 11 county council meetings, site visits, program reviews, and 18 project reports. July approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased farm animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, infrastructure loans, an agriculture processing loan, and beginning farmer loans. Staff also noted that all 120 counties had submitted their required five-year comprehensive plans on schedule. Bill McCloskey then highlighted several funded projects, including Dino’s Farm LLC in Jefferson County, which received support to purchase a meat processing facility and equipment, with the goal of creating market opportunities for goat, sheep, and cattle producers and establishing Kentucky’s first halal meat processing facility. Other projects included a veterinarian facility project to address large animal vet shortages and Grow Appalachia at Berea College, which provides technical assistance and market support for small-scale and eastern Kentucky producers. Members discussed the need for programs such as high tunnels and other small-scale opportunities in rural areas, and staff noted related resources such as CAPE and NRCS funding. For August, the board reported $500,000 in development board investments and just over $3 million in finance corporation loans, along with fewer staff activities than July but continued county council, site visit, and project review work. August approvals included county agriculture incentive programs, deceased animal removal programs, youth incentive programs, county/state projects, agriculture infrastructure loans, beginning farmer loans, and a horticulture incentives loan. Additional project updates included another veterinary equipment purchase, emergency safety equipment in Graves County, and a food safety and efficiency incentive for Jared Cornet.

Transcript Highlights:

• ><00:32:03.639><c> County</c><00:32:04.159><c> approval</c><00:32:04.600><c> holding</c><00:32:04.919
• ><c> 1H</c><00:32:06.360><c> projects</c><00:32:07.360><c> um</c><00:32:08.360><c> well</c><00:32:08.880
• c> most</c><00:32:15.919><c> cases</c><00:32:16.200><c> they</c><00:32:16.320><c> work</c><00:32:16.559
• :32:31.559><c> item</c><00:32:31.720><c> on</c><00:32:31.799><c> the</c><00:32:31.880><c> agenda</c><
• ><c> for</c><00:32:35.519><c> the</c><00:32:36.000><c> testimony</c><00:32:37.000><c> hhfdc</c><00:32

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on a series of housing bills. HB 1432 and HB 1428 drew support from HHFDC, and HB 1428 also received testimony from Hawaiian Community Assets, which said housing counseling funding is needed to meet demand for financial education tied to affordable housing, and that such counseling can help reduce evictions, prevent foreclosure, and stabilize households. HB 833 on community land trusts received broad support from HHFDC, county housing officials, community land trust representatives, and a local developer; testimony emphasized keeping housing affordable in perpetuity, but also asked for clearer access to financing, longer repayment terms, and inclusion of additional land trusts in the bill. Peter Savio argued that community land trusts are the best way to control demand and keep housing tied to local incomes. The committee also heard HB 19 on the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, which HHFDC said should be made permanent because the pilot has been successful, with 81 units in the program and $7.4 million of the $10 million allocation already committed. HHFDC said the fund helps stalled for-sale projects by providing state equity that revolved back when homes are sold. HB 529 and HB 432 were also heard; HB 432 would create a subaccount in the rental housing revolving fund for projects above 60% AMI, and HHFDC said this would help finance housing for households at 65% and 80% AMI. The bill drew support from several housing, business, and industry groups. Several other housing measures were discussed with mixed testimony. HB 419 had HHFDC support, Limby Hawaiʻi opposition, and support from the Grassroot Institute and others; members asked about whether councils approve these projects in one or multiple readings. HB 527 and HB 416 also drew a mix of support and opposition, with questions focused on county approval timelines and whether state-financed projects would still go through normal local review. HB 417 on the rental housing revolving fund prompted questions about how it differs from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund and whether it should be more flexible for mixed rental and for-sale projects. HB 418’s proposed working group was noted as potentially unnecessary because HHFDC said a public working group was already being formed. HB 1411 on housing preference raised questions about what happens if a recipient changes jobs, and HB 374 drew an Attorney General’s Office recommendation to remove a duration requirement to avoid possible constitutional travel issues. HB 373 and HB 1492 were also heard, with strong testimony from Peter Savio in favor of a broader trust-based model for affordable housing. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> uh</c><00:32:03.039><c> it</c><00:32:03.279><c> does</c><00:32:03.440><c> wear</c><00:32:03.679><
• /c><00:32:06.960><c> to</c><00:32:07.200><c> do.
• But um you know,<00:32:09.519><c> I</c><00:32:09.679><c> I</c><00:32:10.000><c> thank</c><00:32:10.159
• </c><00:32:12.080><c> I</c><00:32:12.320><c> would</c><00:32:12.640><c> uh</c><00:32:12.799><c> renew
• ><c> to</c><00:32:14.960><c> uh</c><00:32:15.120><c> ways</c><00:32:15.440><c> and</c><00:32:15.600><

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:32:04.720><c> starting</c><00:32:05.080><c> in</c><00:32:05.200><c> the</c><00:32:05.320><c> 2627
• 32:08.320><c> Step</c> Up<00:32:12.279><c> um</c><00:32:13.120><c> there's</c><00:32:13.399><c> also<
• <00:32:18.200><c> level</c><00:32:18.919><c> when</c><00:32:19.240><c> idea</c><00:32:20.080><c> was<
• ><00:32:24.720><c> a</c><00:32:24.840><c> statement</c><00:32:25.200><c> saying</c><00:32:25.679><c>
• c><00:32:31.240><c> state</c><00:32:31.440><c> of</c><00:32:31.600><c> Minnesota</c><00:32:32.399><c>

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:21.039><c> I</c><00:32:21.360><c> think</c><00:32:21.519><c> from</c><00:32:21.760><c> an<
• , we don't want to<00:32:23.679><c> wait</c><00:32:23.760><c> till</c><00:32:24.000><c> June</c><00:32
• So, I'm going<00:32:27.200><c> to</c><00:32:27.360><c> assume</c><00:32:27.919><c> that</c><00:32:28.240
• c><00:32:30.640><c> that</c><00:32:30.880><c> job</c><00:32:31.120><c> done</c><00:32:31.440><c> would
• :32:48.800><c> Uh</c><01:32:49.280><c> and</c><01:32:49.760><c> it</c><01:32:50.000><c> used</c><01:32

Bills: SF0110 , SF0044 , SF0046

Committee: House Revenue

Keywords: property tax, residential real estate, tax assessment, primary residence, tax revenue, gambling, lotteries, raffles, social relationships, charitable gaming, gaming, liquor establishments, skill based amusement games, regulations, age restrictions, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:03.200><c> U</c><00:32:03.600><c> maybe</c><00:32:03.919><c> if</c><00:32:04.320><c> there
• </c> If<00:32:17.120><c> you</c><00:32:17.200><c> could</c><00:32:17.360><c> please</c><00:32:17.519>
• :32:18.480><c> and</c><00:32:18.720><c> then</c><00:32:19.120><c> proceed</c><00:32:19.519><c> with</
• For the record, my<00:32:23.760><c> name</c><00:32:23.919><c> is</c><00:32:24.000><c> Thomas</c><00:32
• to pensions<00:32:32.320><c> as</c><00:32:32.960><c> uh</c><00:32:33.840><c> uh</c><00:32:34.159><c>

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• /c><00:32:08.880><c> all</c><00:32:09.159><c> in</c><00:32:09.440><c> support</c><00:32:10.200><c> the
• okay</c><00:32:28.039><c> I'd</c><00:32:28.159><c> like</c><00:32:28.279><c> to</c><00:32:28.360><c>
• ><c> testimony</c><00:32:32.799><c> um</c><00:32:33.480><c> that's</c><00:32:33.639><c> all</c><00:32
• <00:32:54.399><c> of</c><00:32:54.639><c> the</c><00:32:54.960><c> uh</c><00:32:55.080><c> cemeteries
• you</c><00:32:56.360><c> know</c><00:32:57.000><c> funeral</c><00:32:57.720><c> um</c><00:32:57.960>

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and reviewed several measures. SB 102 would restrict third-party restaurant reservation services from listing or selling reservations without a written agreement from the restaurant; the Attorney General recommended amendments to strengthen the bill against First Amendment and Contracts Clause challenges, and the Hawaii Restaurant Association strongly supported it, saying restaurants should control who represents them. The committee also heard SB 137 on electric utility mergers and acquisitions, with support from Ulupono Initiative and IBW Local 1260. Supporters said the bill would preserve state policy protections, including renewable energy and rate-making goals, and protect workers; IBW also suggested amendments, including a severability clause. The committee discussed a possible alternative approach from the PUC involving solicitation of bids from non-investor-owned utilities, and Ulupono said it would consider that idea but was concerned about preserving time for co-op formation. Members then heard SB 142, which would require insurers paying claims by check to send them by certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt. The Insurance Division stood on its written testimony, while the Hawaiian Insurers Council, State Farm, NAMIC, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association opposed the bill. A senator questioned whether the measure was too prescriptive and could create problems for claimants displaced by disasters; the response was that insurers and claimants usually remain in contact and that other payment methods may already be available depending on the carrier. SB 157 would ban algorithmic price setting in Hawaii’s rental market and require a public education program; the committee noted written testimony in support and comment, but no oral testimony was taken before moving on. SB 158 would create a state-owned bank implementation board within DCCA; DCCA’s financial institutions division, the Budget and Finance Department, and the Legislative Reference Bureau submitted comments, while the Hawaii Bankers Association opposed and the Hawaii Credit Union League commented. The committee also heard SB 318, which would require DCCA to adopt privacy rules for direct-to-consumer genetic testing and specify whether genetic information may be used for investigative genetic genealogy. The Office of Consumer Protection and Andrew Crossland opposed the bill, saying federal law and existing state protections already cover much of the area and that rulemaking would be a better way to address it; members raised concerns about federal changes and the need for state protections, but OCP said the bill was not the best approach. SB 332 would prohibit bundling foreclosed homes at public sale and delay finality of sales; L. Strong and written testimony supported it, citing Lahaina’s post-fire foreclosure risks and warning of investors profiting from the disaster. The final measure, SB 525, would require written notice and consent before mortuaries, cemeteries, or pre-need funeral authorities sell or recycle precious metals recovered after cremation. DCCA’s consumer protection and licensing divisions offered comments, while the Hawaii Funeral and Cemetery Association opposed the bill, saying it was surprised by the measure and was unaware of current consumer problems in the industry.

Transcript Highlights:

• It takes<00:32:18.159><c> on</c><00:32:18.480><c> some</c><00:32:18.799><c> features</c><00:32:19.279
• :32:21.440><c> not</c><00:32:21.760><c> Medicaid</c><00:32:22.080><c> but</c><00:32:22.320><c> MA</c>
• 00:32:32.240><c> sure</c><00:32:32.399><c> that</c><00:32:32.720><c> they</c><00:32:33.120><c> that</
• sure things<00:32:45.039><c> are</c><00:32:45.279><c> laid</c><00:32:45.519><c> out</c><00:32:45.679
• The<00:32:51.919><c> other</c><00:32:52.159><c> is</c><00:32:52.799><c> called</c><00:32:53.120><c> a

Committee: House Appropriations & Revenue

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Roll Call 00:00:15 HB 1 Discussion 00:02:00 HB 1 Vote 00:15:05 HB 2 Discussion 00:17:20 HB 2 Vote 01:13:20, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, so it just says,<00:32:18.880><c> let's</c><00:32:19.120><c> say</c><00:32:19.200><c> a</c><00:32
• </c><00:32:27.840><c> It</c><00:32:28.080><c> could</c><00:32:28.159><c> be</c><00:32:28.240><c> a</c
• </c><00:32:31.440><c> So</c><00:32:31.600><c> if</c><00:32:31.760><c> you</c><00:32:32.000><c> have</
• c><00:32:32.080><c> to</c><00:32:32.159><c> put</c><00:32:32.320><c> the</c><00:32:32.480><c> tax</c>
• 32:37.440><c> a</c><00:32:37.919><c> SB2</c><00:32:38.480><c> town.

Committee: House Municipal and County Government

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:32:02.440><c> a</c><00:32:02.519><c> little</c><00:32:02.639><c> bit</c><00:32:02.760><c> of<
• 32:06.000><c> happen</c><00:32:07.000><c> and</c><00:32:07.480><c> uh</c><00:32:07.919><c> exactly</c
• 00:32:12.559><c> wanted</c><00:32:12.799><c> to</c><00:32:12.960><c> stem</c><00:32:13.279><c> into</
• <00:32:20.360><c> you</c><00:32:20.480><c> guys</c><00:32:20.919><c> hiring</c><00:32:21.240><c> that
• :32:40.840><c> for</c><00:32:41.080><c> us</c><00:32:41.320><c> so</c><00:32:42.039><c> um</c><00:32:

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I also am a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts Chapter, and our 6,000
• In chapter 4 of the Book of St.
• McGee Chapter of TAI.
• After leaving active duty, I joined the New England chapter of TAI and had the opportunity to interview
• Recently, while working with members and friends of the New England chapter of TAI to share the stories

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight held a hybrid hearing covering public construction, business regulations, and honorary designations, with most of the discussion focused on two matters: a five-year moratorium on new jail and prison construction (S. 2114/H. 3422) and a bill designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day (S. 2152/H. 3305). The chair emphasized that the hearing was public, testimony would be recorded, and speakers should generally keep remarks to three minutes. Senator Comerford introduced the prison moratorium bill, saying it would pause new construction while allowing renovations, and Senator Friedman introduced the Tourette awareness bill and a separate Tuskegee Airmen commemoration measure, asking for favorable action on both honorary designations. A large portion of the hearing featured remote testimony from incarcerated people at MCI Framingham and MCI Shirley in support of the prison moratorium. Witnesses repeatedly argued that Massachusetts does not need a new women’s prison, that the incarcerated population is declining, and that funds would be better spent on mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, pre-release programming, housing, and repairs to existing facilities. Several speakers described poor conditions, limited programming, and the need to address trauma, domestic violence, and substance use as root causes of incarceration. One committee member responded to testimony by noting that incarceration numbers are going down, that the state is working on housing and workforce opportunities for people returning home, and that the committee wants to expand pathways to employment and reentry. The Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day bill drew testimony from the bill’s young sponsor, Owen Rosenthal, his parents, medical professionals, and advocates. They described Tourette syndrome as a misunderstood neurodevelopmental condition, said awareness would reduce stigma and improve diagnosis and support, and cited the need for education in schools, workplaces, and the medical community. The Tourette Association of America supported the bill, noting underdiagnosis, co-occurring conditions, pain, and mental health risks associated with Tourette syndrome. Committee members praised the youth advocates and asked that written testimony be submitted electronically. The hearing ended without any recorded votes or final committee action in the transcript provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Later on, we'll be repealing Chapter 15-18.2. That's the current higher education funding formula.
• reference to reference the new higher education funding formula that's being created in a 15-18.3 chapter
• Section 3 is the section where we do create that new chapter of century code.
• This section creates a new chapter for the funding formula for all 11 campuses.
• That's repealing Chapter 15-18.2, the old higher education funding formula, and also Section 15-54.1-

Summary: The committee met to discuss higher education funding and capital building policy. Members first heard an update from NDUS Deputy Commissioner Lisa Johnson on low-producing academic programs. She described a proposed board policy using a five-year rolling window and thresholds of fewer than 10 undergraduate graduates or fewer than 5 graduate graduates, with programs flagged for three consecutive review periods going to the board. Possible outcomes would include continuation, continuation with modifications, inactivation, or termination. Members asked about how the review would account for program costs, service to other students, workforce demand, and the difference between inactivation and termination. Johnson said the board would consider broader factors and that campuses already do detailed program analysis. Several members also asked about cost savings and staffing impacts from program terminations, and Johnson said the board would try to provide more information later. The committee then received a report on the Capital Building Fund from Jamie Wilkie. He reviewed the program’s history, matching requirements, and recent uses, noting that about $334 million in state and matching dollars has been invested overall, with most going to deferred maintenance and extraordinary repairs. Members discussed whether the program is reducing deferred maintenance and requested updated systemwide data on deferred maintenance and campus space utilization. Wilkie said the board is considering a new study to update deferred maintenance figures, which are based on information more than 12 years old. He also reported that several institutions have used current biennium funds for projects such as residence hall renovations, health sciences housing, generators, and building repairs. Later, the committee began a detailed walkthrough of a draft bill that would replace the current higher education funding formula with an FTE-based model and also revise the capital building fund structure. The draft would use fall enrollment FTEs, add completion incentives for degrees in in-demand fields, and create a separate research funding component for UND and NDSU tied to doctoral completions and external research expenditures. Members raised concerns about the use of older data in the formula, the treatment of waivers, the weighting of professional and health sciences programs, and the use of CIP codes to define CTE and education incentives. The bill draft would also combine capital building fund tiers, broaden eligible uses for deferred maintenance and legislatively authorized projects, change matching requirements, repeal the old formula chapter and the capital pool, and transfer funds from the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund into the capital building fund. No final votes were taken during the portion provided; the meeting was primarily discussion and review.

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• I'm focused on chapter 43, subchapter L. Where does the?
• From where it's currently at, at 28 chapters to 254 at least.
• We should have a representing chapter at every major university and in every major university system.
• And here in Texas, we have nearly 65,000 members spread out across Texas. 60 community-based chapters
• Our local members, at their local community chapter, organize fundraising events.

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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