Transcript Highlights:

• how state government HR works, not the ideal version but the real one, a hard conversation. tight budgets
• And what I'm talking about is budget to fill the positions.
• So the new budget that was implemented in July of this year aims for market analysis Job measurement.
• classification, employee recruitment and retention policy development, employee development, and budget
• We are the ones who budget for them.

Bills: SM13 , SM14

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: land grant, Las Vegas, governance, self-governance, judicial management, forced sterilization, coerced sterilization, Indigenous women, Native American women, women of color, reproductive justice, reproductive sovereignty, truth and reconciliation commission, memorial, trauma-informed care, reparative justice, human rights, bodily autonomy, Indian Health Service, Indian affairs

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• House Bill 2148 requires a budget unit that receives non-custodial federal monies to account for them
• House Bill 2148, non-custodial federal monies and appropriations, requires a budget unit that receives
• So there is another new fund that is proposed to be created in the governor's executive budget.
• Proposed to be created in the governor's executive budget has a very similar name, okay, but the intended
• What the governor is proposing in her executive budget is $30 million for broader uses to make our water

Summary: The caucus meeting began with introductions from pages and interns, followed by a procedural reminder from Rhonda about caucus consent and third-read consent calendars. She explained that bills coming out of rules can be placed on consent if they are not amended, and that pulling a bill from consent means members should be prepared to speak to it on the floor. The meeting then moved through a long Minority Caucus calendar of bills, with staff giving brief descriptions and members frequently noting bills for no further comment, pulling several from consent, or stating opposition. The bills discussed covered a wide range of topics, including appropriations and federal monies (HB 2148), a Buffalo Soldiers memorial (HB 2062), school library funding restrictions (HB 2008), prayer at public school governing body meetings (HB 2110), school safety administration (HB 2142), parental rights and social transitioning notifications (HB 2249), insurer assessments (HB 2091), agricultural property classification and inspection rules (HB 2104 and HB 2105), firefighters’ workers’ compensation status (HB 2138), truth-in-taxation bond notices (HB 2289), tax filing penalties (HB 2016), engineer and architect reciprocity (HB 2122), felony murder involving an unborn child (HB 2043), body concealment and related felony classifications (HB 2044), domestic violence order-of-protection service rules (HB 2048), mandatory reporting for partial-birth abortions (HB 2074), unlawful flight sentencing enhancements (HB 2108), weapons trafficking penalties (HB 2131), fentanyl sentencing thresholds (HB 2132), drive-by shooting definitions and forfeiture (HB 2045), probation review notices for sex offender hearings (HB 2046), venue changes in superior court when judicial employees are parties (HB 2126), and child support for pre-born children (HB 2144). Water-related bills included snowpack augmentation funding (HB 2024), WIFA grant disclosures (HB 2029), removing water conservation education as an eligible use (HB 2030), stormwater recharge mapping with an appropriation (HB 253), cesspool remediation assistance (HB 2096), groundwater pumping limits in INAs (HB 2097), Colorado River litigation funding (HB 2116), and natural resource board changes and education funding (HB 2117). Election-related measures included moving the primary date and adjusting cure periods and observer rules (HB 2022), and a proposed constitutional amendment on citizenship, ID, foreign contributions, early voting, and mail voting (HCR 2001). The committee also heard two memorials urging federal terrorist designations for the Muslim Brotherhood and CARE (HCM 2001 and HCM 2002). Members and staff offered substantive objections to many bills, often arguing they were anti-student, anti-abortion, overly punitive, unfunded mandates, or unfair tax policy. Several bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2008, HB 2110, HB 2142, HB 2249, HB 2043, HB 2074, HB 2108, and HB 2144. Supportive remarks were also made for some measures, such as the cesspool remediation bill, which was noted as having unanimous support, while other bills were flagged for stakeholder meetings or future amendments. The meeting ended with announcements recognizing members’ birthdays and noting Muslim Day at the Capitol, followed by adjournment.

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• construction industries, which was very important, and it would get the manufactured housing division budget
• construction industries, which was very important, and it would get the manufactured housing division budget
• and they are used for a mixture of projects and also recurring expenses related to their operating budget
• That's in another budget somewhere, having nothing to do with him.
• But where's that located at in the budget? Do you know?

Committee: House House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will come to order. Sarah, please call the roll.
• A quorum being present, I want to welcome everyone to the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee.
• We spent time familiarizing ourselves with the different parts of the higher education budget.
• Really, the real work begins when Governor Sondland Comes to budget, we begin the work on the RFAs with
• and forth all the time, but we do try to respond so it gets audited at the program level and at the budget

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• We currently have 50 budgeted. We currently have 49 or an average of 49.5.
• There's been quite a few things going on at finance at PSFA, including our FY27 budget requests, FY25
• into specific items on these, including a code reconciliation, which is how we normally set up our budget
• The budgets that are established in share don't exceed what the final approved amount was, and what the
• However, due to budget constraints, we're working through the process.

Committee: House Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

Transcript Highlights:

• Obviously, federal budget cuts to science and research is impacting everything from that basic research
• We just approved a $300 billion budget in the state of California.
• fought so hard to protect because the governor had proposed to cut 8% of higher education in our budget
• that important question and I just need to pause and thank you for your advocacy on behalf of the budget
• The first of which is streamline and expand technical assistance. fund the one-time budget change proposal

Committee: House Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We still have no joint budget targets. Uh, we have no deal on education yet.
• And I think we should worry about our budget first.
• As you know, if we don't have a budget, we can't get a bonding bill.
• And I think we should worry about our budget first.
• As you know, if we don't have a budget, we can't get a bonding bill.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Next up on tab 13, senators, we have HB 5009, Government Administration, by the Budget Committee.
• This is HB 5013, State-Funded Property Reinsurance Program, by the Budget Committee.
• This is HB 5013, State-Funded Property Reinsurance Program, by the Budget Committee.
• The amendment deletes everything in the House bill to get the bill in the proper posture for budget conference
• There is currently a million dollars in the Senate budget via a member project for the grant program

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met with a quorum present and took up a long agenda of House and Senate bills, many of them conforming or “orphan” measures that were amended with delete-all or strike-all amendments to place them in conference posture. Among those reported favorably were HB 5015 on the State Group Insurance Program, HB 5009 creating the Florida Accountability Office, HB 5013 on state-funded property reinsurance, HB 5201 on state financial accounting, HB 5203 on the Capitol Center, and HB 5501 on documentary stamp tax distributions. The committee also approved SB 1292 on public records exemptions for certain email addresses, SB 1290 on highway safety and motor vehicle agency changes, SB 26 on an uncontested claims settlement, SB 176 and SJR 174 on homestead property assessment for flood-mitigation improvements, and SB 1122 on Florida Virtual School procedures. Several substantive bills drew discussion. SB 924, covering fertility preservation services for cancer patients under the state health plan, received supportive comments from members and was reported favorably. SB 1160 expanded health insurance premium coverage for law enforcement officers and their families when catastrophic injury or death occurs in the line of duty or during official training, and it also passed. HB 1662, the Department of Transportation package, established or revised programs involving the Florida Transportation Academy, transportation research, rural transit, airport and seaport accountability, advanced air mobility, landscaping, and HOV lane changes; it was amended after testimony from the Florida Airports Council about landing-fee language and questions from members about AAM and HOV lane implementation, then reported favorably. The committee also heard and approved SB 600, which codifies a statewide manufacturing office and creates a Florida manufacturing promotional campaign and grant framework, and SB 602, the fee bill tied to that campaign. That pair prompted the most extensive debate, with members asking about grant structure, eligibility, oversight, and whether the program could become a “slush fund”; the sponsor and Florida Makes said the program is aimed at small manufacturers, would be subject to rulemaking, and is intended to support training and modernization. SB 602 passed on a mostly party-line vote with Senator Pizzo voting no. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned without further business.

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• These escalating expenses not only inflate operational costs but also constrain budgets for critical
• So it's what the state would not receive next budget cycle if this bill were to pass.
• In the 2024–2025 school year, premiums skyrocketed to $2.1 million, a 100% increase, but due to budget
• Our enrollment has gone up, so it won't go up as much as we anticipated, but we're still budgeted at
• realistic enrollment projections and transparent service fees, so neither party is blindsided by budget

Committee: Senate Education K-16

Summary: The Committee on Education K-16 heard testimony on SB 1635, which would give certain coastal, recapture-paying school districts a credit against recapture payments for mandatory windstorm and hail insurance costs. Senator Hinojosa said the bill is intended to offset unusually high insurance expenses for districts in Tier 1 or Tier 2 coastal zones, and he estimated about a $12 million impact to state revenue. Witnesses from Port Aransas ISD and Gregory-Portland ISD described sharp premium increases, reduced coverage, higher deductibles, and the effect on teacher pay and classroom spending. Senators asked about the number of affected districts, the accuracy of the fiscal estimate, and whether the bill might encourage districts to maintain coverage. Public testimony was closed and SB 1635 was left pending. The committee then took up several other bills and committee substitutes, adopting and reporting favorably SB 2786, SB 2623, SB 646, SB 843, SB 2392, SB 1998, SB 1418, SB 2788, and SB 2076, with most votes unanimous or near-unanimous. SB 2392 was amended to add improper relationship between educator and student to mandatory reporting offenses and to authorize an attorney general civil penalty for failure to report. SB 2623 was revised to clarify duties and exemptions related to the Safe Schools and Neighborhood Task Force and school proximity restrictions. SB 843 would create a TEA database of school district bonds and related projects, and SB 2788 would exempt certain PSAT scorers from the Texas Success Initiative assessment. The committee also heard SB 2929, which would allow referees and other officials at school athletic events to immediately eject disruptive spectators. The Texas Association of Sports Officials testified in support, citing abusive spectator behavior and a shortage of officials. SB 2929 was left pending. Finally, the committee heard a substitute for SB 2927 on 1882 partnerships and a substitute for SB 2619, which would require more transparency and accountability for failing school districts, superintendent hiring, trustee training, and takeover timelines. Testimony on SB 2619 was mixed, with one witness from Texas 2036 supporting parts of the bill’s accountability provisions. The committee adopted the substitute for SB 2619, left it pending, and then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• eliminating this mandate to employ internal auditors which adds an extra cost to the school district budget
• Senators, Chair Hooper has updated you on the Senate budget.
• General Appropriations Bill, SB 2502, the Implementing Bill and other bills relating to the state budget
• deadline for all other bills on the Special Order Calendar, including the conforming bills for the budget
• Now, yesterday the Appropriations Committee dealt with 171 amendments to the budget bill.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• school supplies, so I think it's a great idea to sort of align it with school start dates and folks' budgets
• Many families, especially those on tight budgets, rely on this tax holiday to save money on essential
• Our operating budget is primarily from the monthly fees charged to the residents, but it also includes
• That represents 8% of our total operating budget, and that's just going to go up in the future as appraisal
• Many seniors have to choose their housing carefully and budget their housing costs along with all their

Bills: HB 103 , HB 1256 , HB1587 , HB1632 , HB2027 , HB2525 , HJR88 , HJR138 , HB103

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: taxing unit, bond database, local government, transparency, civil penalty, education reform, funding allocation, school infrastructure, teacher recruitment, student achievement, tax exemption, water conservation, graywater systems, rainwater harvesting, ad valorem taxation, county commissioners, HB 1587, Texas sales tax holiday, back-to-school tax holiday, clothing tax exemption

Transcript Highlights:

• we've received. from the legislature this last session and of course I always am going to touch on my budget
• I think on budget, but I appreciate it happy to answer any questions. Okay, thank you.
• So we are eating into our budget and we need we need some direction and policy direction from this. industry
• Is it the issue around plugging wells and greater guidance and direction as it pertains to the budget
• nimble to the federal requirements and as those may change but our biggest issue is resources in our budget

Committee: Senate Natural Resources

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• These positions operate within<01:32:09.240><c> budgets</c><01:32:09.800><c> set</c><01:32:10.240><c>
• by</c><01:32:10.480><c> the</c><01:32:10.600><c> voters,</c><01:32:11.200><c> and</c> within budgets
• Now moving on to section 7 on page 1003, uh, requires the director to submit a proposed budget to the
• </c><01:56:05.160><c> of</c> budgeting, in our in the budgeting of budgeting, in our in the budgeting
• So, there are examples in the world where people are using AI to help them craft budgets.

Keywords: 926, house, all

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• We do recommend an amendment to allow the Department of Budget and Finance to administer the program
• The budget is basically just going to be part of the budget, but when we do go over the budget bill,
• we will be flagging those additions to the budget.
• ><c> we</c><02:09:59.280><c> will</c> we do go over the budget bill, we will we do go over the budget
• So there will be transparency budget.

Bills: HB1977 , HB1764 , HB1934 , HB2533 , HB1790 , HB2181 , HB1870 , HB2140 , HB2468 , HB2358 , HB1588 , HB1688 , HB1986 , HB2030 , HB2195 , HB1949 , HB1695 , HB1950 , HB2094 , HB2115 , HB2297 , HB2336 , HB2416 , HB2049

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools

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• </c> received in the new budget received in the new budget appropriation.<00:59:06.240><c> Then</c><00
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• We want to greatly appreciate, again, I've been doing budget stuff for a long time.
• I've been doing budget appreciate again.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings. A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting. Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.

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• The 1915C that was included in the budget again was $14.7 million.
• ,</c><00:30:47.279><c> which</c> what we received in the budget, which what we received in the budget
• </c> design and adherence to the budget design and adherence to the budget language<00:44:57.520><c>
• Since we're thinking and heading into a budget, another budget cycle, uh, what would be your recommendation
• </c> What should the wording be in our budget What should the wording be in our budget document<00:59

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first heard brief presentations on Kentucky’s 2025 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant and Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant. Department for Public Health staff explained that the preventive health block grant provides about $2.3 million annually and supports programs such as accreditation and performance improvement, local health department grants, community health workers, prescription assistance, asthma and COPD programs, workforce development, and a sexual assault programs set-aside. They said the Title V block grant provides about $11.7 million, with 35% directed to children and youth with special health care needs and 65% to maternal and child health populations, largely through local health departments and a five-year needs assessment process. After no questions, a motion was made and seconded to approve both block grants. The roll call vote passed 19-0, and the two block grants were approved. The committee then approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The next item was a discussion of the child waiver created in House Bill 6. Committee members raised concerns that the proposed 1915(c) waiver did not match the legislature’s intent, which they said was to move children from the Michelle P. waiver to free slots for adults. Cabinet officials from DCBS, behavioral health, and Medicaid described the proposed “Community Health for Improved Lives and Development” waiver as a targeted home- and community-based program for children under 21 with severe behavioral health or developmental needs, including those stepping down from inpatient or residential care or at risk of out-of-home placement. They said the waiver is designed for about 100 slots, uses a standardized needs-based assessment, and includes case management, community living supports, home modifications, respite, supervised residential care, and clinical therapeutic services. Officials said the public comment period ended July 15, responses are being compiled for August submission to CMS, and the waiver is part of the broader Families First initiative.

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• It's kind of interesting that that's where you guys are at, being that I read through the budget that
• <00:55:56.680><c> the</c><00:55:57.000><c> the</c><00:55:57.119><c> budget</c><00:55:57.400><c> that<
• /c><00:55:57.480><c> we</c><00:55:57.599><c> were</c> budget the the budget that we were budget the the
• forecast just understanding our budget forecast just understanding what<01:45:46.159><c> impact</c><
• um you if you looking at the budgets um you if you remember<01:47:51.040><c> a</c><01:47:51.119><c>

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• $2-plus billion a year in outside contract spending, you know, within our proportionally handsome budget
• is an excellent question, and I think it goes to some of the fundamentals of state and municipal budgeting
• So I do think that there's not as much, in my opinion, in the budgeting process about value and where
• They get millions of dollars every year through this direct appropriation through the state budget, and
• resolution last year to not Councilors out of 24 who voted for a budget resolution last year to not

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several procurement-related bills. Senator Lovely and steel industry witnesses supported S. 2167/H. 3411, which would require preference for U.S. manufacturers on public construction projects using steel and other materials. They argued that Canadian and other foreign fabricators underbid Massachusetts firms because of exchange rates, subsidies, and different labor-cost structures, causing local job losses and economic leakage. Committee members asked about tariffs, market share, and whether the bill should be folded into broader municipal legislation; the witnesses said public work should stay in Massachusetts and that the bill would help preserve local industry and jobs. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2107, a bill to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in state and municipal contracting. Work Inc. testified that a preference for contractors employing people with disabilities would expand competitive employment, reduce reliance on public assistance, and generate net savings for taxpayers. Members asked about the estimated savings and whether recent federal changes to benefits would affect the numbers; the witness said the figures may need updating but that the underlying employment opportunity remains important. Another bill, H. 3339/S. 2187, would prohibit state and municipal contracts for new artificial turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally added PFAS. Sponsors and supporters cited health risks, heat retention, injuries, and PFAS contamination, while committee members discussed local bans, disposal problems, and whether indoor facilities or alternative materials could be used. Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in favor of H. 12 and H. 13, which would update Chapter 30B procurement thresholds and allow municipalities to bundle snow hauling and removal with plowing contracts. He said the changes would give local governments more flexibility, reduce confusion between school and municipal procurement rules, and make snow contracts more attractive to vendors. Members questioned whether quasi-public agencies and state entities should also be subject to 30B, and Shapiro said many public entities have their own procedures but that transparency and fairness should apply across the board. The committee also heard support for S. 2150, a software licensing bill aimed at preventing vendor lock-in by ensuring state agencies can run purchased software in the infrastructure that best fits their needs; the witness said restrictive licensing can drive up costs and create cybersecurity and modernization problems, and that similar laws have already passed in several other states.

Transcript Highlights:

• Fairhaven, like many other towns, is experiencing a lot of budget challenges, and the opportunity to
• The Haven, like many other towns, is experiencing a lot of budget challenges, and the opportunity to
• We're also proud to the House last session and again as an amendment to the House FY26 budget.
• I can think of the systemic challenges that Wellesley is facing right now with our budget.
• Thank you. through NCLB, MCAS, budget cuts, and a pandemic.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Service

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing focused first on teacher retirement legislation, especially H. 2932 and S. 1884, which would give long-serving educators a one-time opportunity to enroll in Retirement Plus after the program’s 2001 rollout was described as confusing and inconsistently communicated. Legislators, union leaders, and many teachers testified that some educators missed the opt-in window because of faulty notices, leave status, transfers, or misinformation about payroll deductions, and that many have had to work several extra years as a result. Supporters said the bills would correct an unfair administrative error, provide a buyback option with interest, and could also save local school districts money by allowing earlier retirements. Representative Mark Sylvia also testified for H. 4234, a Fairhaven-specific bill to raise the age limit for special police officers from 65 to 70 and clarify appointing authority, citing experience and budget needs. The committee then heard testimony on several pension investment and divestment bills. Supporters of H. 2811 and related climate-risk measures argued that PRIM should assess, disclose, and address climate-related financial risk in the state pension fund, warning that fossil fuel investments could threaten long-term returns and public finances. Environmental advocates and financial experts said climate risk is systemic and urged transparency, divestment planning, and alignment with the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Another set of speakers supported H. 2984, which would divest pension investments from companies selling weapons to Israel; they argued the state should not be complicit in violence in Gaza and cited humanitarian and human rights concerns. Additional testimony supported H. 2900 and S. 1869 to divest from the firearm industry, with speakers saying pension investments should not undermine Massachusetts gun laws. No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs repeatedly thanked speakers, limited testimony time, and noted that written testimony could be submitted later. The hearing concluded with the committee moving through the sign-up list and hearing extensive public testimony on the teacher retirement and divestment proposals.

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• your packets you should have a four-page spreadsheet titled Housing Finance and Policy Supplemental Budget
• neutral over the budget forecast window.
• </c><00:04:35.840><c> neutral</c><00:04:36.320><c> over</c><00:04:36.640><c> the</c> proposal is budget
• neutral over the proposal is budget neutral over the budget<00:04:37.240><c> forecast</c><00:04:37.760
• And that, Madam budget forecast window.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on House File 1141, the Omnibus Housing Finance and Policy Bill, reviewed the fiscal spreadsheet and policy language for the agreement. Staff explained the major funding items, including appropriations for greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured home park infrastructure grants, family homelessness prevention, supportive housing, a tenant hotline, and housing infrastructure bonds, along with a cancellation of unused Tyler settlement funds and a reallocation of Housing Development Fund earnings. Staff said the package was budget neutral over the forecast window. The policy walk-through also covered provisions on livestreaming Housing Finance Agency board meetings, limits on administrative retentions for new grant programs, restrictions and reporting on Housing Development Fund transfers and earnings, clarifying language for local public housing, an exemption related to lived-experience engagement, and access for legislative fiscal staff to agency accounting information. Members then considered several amendments. The A12 amendment, allowing certain local governments to invest long-term funds in housing-related investments, was adopted after a roll call showed support from all three caucuses. The A16 manufactured housing bill of rights amendment, which would have addressed park-owner practices, purchase opportunities, enforcement, and rent increases, was not adopted. The A18 amendment to allow additional flags in HOAs and other areas was also not adopted. The A17 amendment to limit private equity ownership of single-family homes to 100 units was not adopted. The A13 amendment to preempt local rent control was not adopted. Members on both sides said some of the rejected issues warranted further discussion in future sessions, while supporters argued they were needed to address housing affordability and ownership pressures. In closing discussion on the bill as a whole, members from both chambers praised the bipartisan process, the staff work, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s collaboration. Supporters said the agreement would help build thousands of homes across the state, assist vulnerable Minnesotans, and improve transparency and accountability in housing programs. They also noted the bill’s mix of single-family, multifamily, manufactured housing, homelessness prevention, and policy reforms. The committee expressed intent to move the agreement forward to the House floor and ultimately to the governor.