Transcript Highlights:

• And what it turns out is a lot of it was there were grant programs.
• And what it turns out is a lot of it was there were grant programs. ago their their fiscal year 2019
• </c><02:07:22.480><c> programs</c> There were grant programs that were started by the federal government
• And so when you put that back-of-the-budget cut in, all of those grant programs that the representative
• grant programs that the in all of those grant programs that the that<02:09:50.639><c> the</c><02:09:

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Committee of Conference on HB 1 and HB 2 was called to order, and Legislative Budget Assistant Michael Kaine reviewed the working documents before the committee. He explained the compare report, the detailed change sheet, the HB 1 index, the HB 2 side-by-side, the surplus statement, and a revenue handout, noting that the committee would vote up or down on all detail-change items and that unresolved items on hold would be removed from the final bills. He also identified staff available to answer technical questions and noted that the committee would track the dollar impact of decisions as it proceeded. Members then turned to the revenue outlook, with discussion focused on the gap between the House and Senate budget positions. House members said their budget guidance was based on revenue estimates that were significantly below the governor’s proposal, and they discussed whether additional revenue could close part of the gap. Department of Revenue Administration Commissioner Lindsey Stepp presented updated revenue estimates based on May data, explaining the methodology and the ranges for fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027. She said business taxes were the largest source of uncertainty, with estimates reflecting current economic conditions, recent revenue performance, and a range of possible growth rates. Committee members questioned the assumptions behind the business-tax ranges, including why the low and high scenarios were set at 2% and 8% growth. Stepp said the range was based on historical performance and current economic factors such as inflation, tariffs, and business behavior, and she noted that June is a major estimate-payment month for business taxes. Members also discussed recent revenue trends, including the effect of tariffs and the possibility of federal tax policy changes affecting repatriated profits. The commissioner and House members also discussed other revenue sources, including rooms and meals and real estate transfer taxes, with the House side arguing that lower mortgage rates and home prices could increase real estate transfer revenue. No votes were taken in the portion provided, but the committee discussed possible upward adjustments to House revenue assumptions, including increases of roughly $70 million in total based on the updated outlook and additional insurance-related revenue.

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• </c> It's a $1.1 million grant. We've won it. It's a $1.1 million grant. We've won it.
• It was like a $3 million grant. that. It was like a $3 million grant.
• We found a surface transportation<00:20:56.960><c> grant</c><00:20:57.440><c> program</c><00:20:57.919
• ><c> that</c><00:20:58.159><c> we</c> transportation grant program that we transportation grant program
• </c><00:55:40.000><c> to</c> Crescent Regional Commission grant to Crescent Regional Commission grant

Committee: Joint Appropriations

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 210; 20 January, 2026: 8:45 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> DFL co-chair, Senator Grant Hauschild. DFL co-chair, Senator Grant Hauschild.
• But this program wouldn't be here without help from a different herd.
• ><c> here</c><00:16:04.320><c> without</c> this program wouldn't be here without this program wouldn't
• You can't argue with the success of this program.
• The Senate also has an internship program.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: This episode of Senate Spotlight focused on several nonpartisan Senate offices and programs that help lawmakers and the public understand the legislative process. It highlighted the Civility Caucus, where Republican Sen. Zach Duckworth and DFL Sen. Grant Hauschild work to build relationships across party lines, especially important in a closely divided Senate and during a bonding year that requires a two-thirds vote for infrastructure spending. Speakers emphasized that the caucus is about civility, empathy, and laying groundwork for future bipartisan work rather than guaranteeing agreement on specific bills. The program also explained how Minnesotans can track legislative activity through the Senate Journal and the fiscal review. Staff described the Journal as a public record of votes, amendments, roll calls, and other actions, useful for checking how senators voted on bills that passed or failed. The fiscal review was presented as a nonpartisan, award-winning summary of the enacted budget, with examples of how readers can find spending details by page and a discussion of plans to make the document more interactive and web-based. Viewers were also directed to the Senate website to look up senators’ contact information and to the Legislature’s bill-tracking system. Another segment covered Senate File 901, a bipartisan bill by Sen. Eric Pratt that funded an equine-assisted therapy program for first responders dealing with trauma. Testimony described how the program has helped police, firefighters, dispatchers, and correctional officers stay on the job and recover mentally, with lawmakers noting its strong support and practical benefits. The episode also featured Senate pages and interns, who described their behind-the-scenes work supporting committee meetings and learning the legislative process, and concluded with a segment on Capitol art and a new public gallery meant to inspire good government and showcase Minnesota artists.

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• A member of an IEP, partial IEP funded program in strong support.
• Elle Grant on behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services.
• When we passed SB 1266 in 2014, we led the nation creating a school-based program.
• However we're concerned with the eligibility of the program that is being created here.
• Department of Education, they support low-income students through the Title I funding program.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And surcharge authority of two existing programs, the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program, which
• Both programs are existing programs and this bill will not raise costs on consumers.
• Programs administered by the CPUC.
• There was for affordable broadband through programs like the affordable connectivity program the ACP
• , post-secondary education grants.

Committee: House Communications and Conveyance

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• In Texas right now, we have about 100 counties that are part of our countywide polling place program.
• and Election Day, because the programming they were going to have to do anyway.
• So we did receive an Threat monitoring, or what we refer to as our dark web monitoring program.
• And it's been thus far, I think, a successful program.
• And so we're going to be starting that program soon.

Committee: House Elections

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• endorsement instead of a commercial boat liability policy, and requiring a peer-to-peer watercraft sharing program
• Veterans' Services to conduct a study to evaluate the extent to which veterans in Arizona are aware of programs
• The amendments also add to the circumstances in which the board may not grant a request for expungement
• Veterans Services to conduct a study to evaluate the extent to which veterans in Arizona are aware of programs
• The amendments also add to the circumstances in which the board may not grant a request for expungement

Summary: The committee heard concurrence and Senate-amendment explanations on a series of House measures. HCR 2001 would place a constitutional question before voters on election-related changes, including limiting voting to U.S. citizens, banning foreign national election contributions, requiring government-issued ID, and allowing ballot tabulation at the voting location; supporters described it as an election-security and faster-counting measure, while members noted possible county costs and the need for future appropriations if approved. HB 2305 on private towing was described as a statewide response to predatory towing, with Senate changes delaying local rate updates and creating a study/reporting framework for towing enforcement. HB 2321 would require DCS to place security freezes on children’s credit records, but the Senate removed the appropriation. HB 2397 revised HOA/condominium sale-notice procedures, and HB 2398 required insurance coverage for peer-to-peer or charter watercraft rentals while clarifying that ordinary boat ownership would not be mandated to carry insurance. The committee also reviewed HB 2406, which the Senate struck and replaced with confidentiality protections for records involving deceased minors and minor victims of child abuse; HB 2408, which revised nursing board complaint and expungement procedures, added complainant confidentiality protections, and required public posting of policy statements; and HB 2755, which was substantially rewritten to facilitate the sale of underperforming state trust lands by allowing certain lessees to apply to purchase parcels through an appraisal-and-auction process. Members discussed a specific Dairy Queen/state land parcel example as the practical impetus for HB 2755. HB 2957 would bar governments from requiring digital/mobile driver licenses for services and limit ADOT’s retention and use of identity documents and biometric data, with the sponsor emphasizing privacy and federal-law carveouts. Finally, HB 4005 would require AI instruction in schools, with the Senate expanding it from district-level instruction to grade-specific student requirements and directing ADE on curriculum development. Supporters framed AI literacy as essential for students’ future competitiveness and ethical use, while opponents objected to the mandate and questioned its fit for charter schools and core academics. The meeting ended after the committee moved through the bills and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Lord grant that I may seek to comfort rather than to be comforted, to understand than to be understood
• At UC Davis, a student at UC Sacramento program, Roman Bellow, brought energy, initiative, and dedication
• language and culture in California, making our state the only in the country with such a comprehensive program
• Please give your respectful attention to those who are granted prior permission to speak on their adjournment
• He wanted workforce development, affordable housing, community policing, paid youth programming.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c><00:33:22.480><c> bossy</c> of the committee my name is Grant bossy of the committee my name is Grant
• Organization called SPACE, the Statewide Program of Action to Conserve Our Environment.
• A lot of things come forward if you want to work into this program or a Housing Champions program, you
• </c> program or a housing Champions program program or a housing Champions program you<01:15:53.360><
• We have the Division of Community-Based Military Programs, and we have the Veteran Cemetery.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A really large one is called the 340B drug discount program.
• Those of you familiar with these programs know there are challenges.
• We talked about rural transformational grants.
• Hopefully, the grants are about what those new systems look like.
• And we had a couple of programs, 100% results.

Committee: House Health Care Affordability, Select

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• No other state repair law adopted to date explicitly grants such a private right of action.
• We are learning life skills that go beyond just the content we're learning in the program, though.
• It's one of just countless examples of what this program makes possible for youth.
• programs. 4-H research-based science and agriculture programs are critical to preparing Florida's future
• throughout the years of their programs.

Bills: S0806

Committee: Senate Agriculture

Keywords: right to repair, repairability, consumer repair, independent repair provider, authorized repair provider, portable wireless device, smartphone repair, cell phone repair, mobile device, agricultural equipment, farm equipment, tractor, combine, diagnostic information, repair manuals, parts availability, tools, embedded software, firmware, security module

Summary: The Committee on Agriculture took up SB 806, a consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill sponsored by Senator Truenow. The bill was described as expanding repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. Two amendments were adopted: one clarified that portable devices do not include motor vehicles, and another was a technical staff amendment. Testimony included support for the general goal of repair access, but opposition from a John Deere dealership representative, who warned the bill could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, increase downtime, and create emissions-compliance risks. The Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state laws, a private right of action against manufacturers, and inconsistencies with other states’ repair laws. After closing remarks from Senator Truenow, the committee voted to report CS for SB 806 favorably. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers and alumni, who highlighted 4-H’s role in youth development, leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living. They described statewide participation of more than 216,000 youth, the impact of camps and hands-on programs, and efforts to raise funds for facility improvements, including Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee. Members asked about how youth discover 4-H, what drives participation, and the organization’s growth goals, including reaching 300,000 youth. Next, Florida FFA state officers presented on agricultural education and FFA’s role in preparing students for careers in agriculture and related fields. They emphasized the three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA leadership activities, and noted Florida’s membership growth to more than 65,000 students, supported by state funding that allows all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. Members discussed the need for technology and AI to help meet future food-production demands, and the presenters stressed innovation, urban agriculture, and efficiency as key to feeding a growing population. The meeting concluded with general comments of support and a request for a group photo with the students.

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• and strengthen the program.
• The program works in this way. We, CARB, through regulation,... The program works in this way.
• So the ability of this program to help facilitate those other program goals is important.
• So this program is essential.
• So it’s a powerful program.

Summary: The hearing was a select committee discussion on the transportation costs and impacts of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), with opening remarks from the co-chairs and members emphasizing affordability, climate goals, and the need to explain the program’s benefits to the public. The first panel from CARB and the California Energy Commission described how LCFS works as a market-based, declining carbon-intensity program that rewards lower-carbon fuels, supports zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and is intended to reduce greenhouse gases and local air pollution. They argued the program has driven billions in private investment, increased alternative fuel use, and that LCFS credit prices are not the main driver of retail gasoline prices, which they said are dominated by crude oil, refining, and distribution costs. Members questioned the panel on the gap between the regulatory target and actual carbon-intensity performance, the role of credit banking, which fuels are generating the most credits, how the 2025 amendments affected the program, and whether LCFS credits are truly additional. CARB explained that banking helps cost-effectiveness and investment certainty, that ethanol, renewable diesel, and biodiesel currently provide the largest volumes while electricity is expected to grow, and that the updated targets were informed by the state’s 2045 carbon-neutrality goals and the 2030 scoping plan. The Energy Commission said its data show environmental programs add some cost to gasoline but do not drive price volatility, which is mainly tied to crude oil and refinery margins. The second panel, featuring academic and research experts, focused on program design, out-of-state credit generation, and broader economic effects. Speakers said LCFS is successful because it ties incentives to emissions benefit, uses life-cycle analysis, and allows flexible compliance that lowers costs compared with more direct regulation. They also said the program’s benefits generally outweigh costs, that it can reduce air pollution disparities and support equity, but that some issues—especially indirect land use change, additionality, and older program assumptions—need more research and may warrant future rulemaking. One researcher noted that while LCFS likely raises gasoline prices somewhat, the effect is uncertain by design and usually smaller than normal market fluctuations, and another warned that limiting credit generation too narrowly could create legal and efficiency problems.

Transcript Highlights:

• That was the whole purpose the county program... program Aid and the demands put from the program Aid
• We have seen programs close.
• We have seen programs close.
• <01:25:47.159><c> uh</c><01:25:47.280><c> of</c> programs uh of programs uh of 45<01:25:49.040><c> programs
• Directed Community Supports program, and the consumer support grant.

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• our rules related to outside grants at our next open meeting in a couple of weeks.
• our rules related to outside grants at our next open meeting in a couple of weeks.
• That's a new program for us. Plan. Slide number seven.
• Programs would benefit residential and small commercial consumers.
• A report was released in December and includes an overview of program structures.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You have before you the requested budget for the health education programs.
• We have a nursing program at ISU that has a waiting list. It can't be built...
• Beginning with FY 2027 JFAC program maintenance budget, add 1.4... 2017 JFAT program maintenance budget
• Beginning with the FY 2027 JFAC program maintenance budget, add 1,877,000...
• FY 2027 JFAC program maintenance budget at $1,877,300 from the General Fund for secondary programs.

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee took up a series of JFAC budget items, beginning with health education programs. Members approved an FY 2027 increase of $900,000 and 2.5 FTP for psychiatry, family medicine, OB fellowship, child psychiatry, and veterinary education slots. They then adopted language to shift funding for the family medicine OB fellowship to the rural health transformation program if those funds become available before July 1, 2026, with the general fund then redirected to undergraduate medical education seats under H 368. The language drew debate about whether rural health money should be reserved for rural facilities and whether the provision would preempt a future committee’s role, but it ultimately passed. The committee next approved the Office of the State Board of Education budget, including Canvas LMS renewal, transfer of risk managers to institutions, and a federal post-secondary improvement grant, with a net increase of $4,487,900 and a reduction of four FTP. For colleges and universities, a substitute motion to add general fund support for an additional rescission restoration and other items failed, and the original motion passed instead, providing a smaller increase. Community colleges received a one-time general fund increase of $1,123,200 after the committee rejected a substitute that would have only reduced Canvas costs. Career Technical Education was addressed twice: first, the committee approved $957,600 one-time from the Career Ready Students Fund to restore a prior rescission in secondary programs; later, it approved $1,877,300 one-time from the same fund for secondary CTE programs after rejecting a substitute that would have used ongoing general fund support. The Department of Administration budget included utilities, Medicaid procurement staffing, training, document services, IT hardware, and a rescission correction. The committee rejected the main motion after concerns were raised about staffing for a large Medicaid managed care contract, but then approved the Permanent Building Fund budget, including $890,100 for design of a National Guard Readiness Center in Bonneville County and $71.6 million for replacement items and maintenance projects. Standard language and reporting language for that fund were adopted by unanimous consent. Finally, the State Lottery received approval for $25,800 in dedicated funds for replacement computers used in scratch-game design. The committee adjourned after announcing future work group meetings and upcoming budget agenda items.

Transcript Highlights:

• We simply cannot Insurance Program.
• These state-run programs<01:28:24.480><c> reduce</c><01:28:25.120><c> duplicative</c> programs reduce
• </c> Congress should not mandate a program Congress should not mandate a program that<01:32:38.239><c
• This program works. The Reagan administration approved Michigan's program.
• </c><01:34:01.679><c> was</c> program and then Florida's program was program and then Florida's program

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Currently, to $300,000 for the program.
• This change allows DOLA to consolidate the small HPAP grant program into DOLA's larger, more robust existing
• </c><02:27:48.000><c> more</c> grant program into DOA's larger more grant program into DOA's larger more
• Granted.
• Granted. Hope the microphone works.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They're relatively new programs.
• As programs, they’re comparatively new.
• Yes, there are significant challenges that this program has experienced.
• We want to get them into our intervention program.
• We want to get them into our intervention program, which is the alternative to discipline program.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a series of budget proposals, beginning with Exposition Park. Park leadership described the 160-acre state property’s historic role, growing visitation, and major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup fan fest and the 2028 Olympics. The governor’s proposal sought $96.5 million for utility replacement, site improvements, code compliance, accessibility, and public safety/traffic systems, plus $1.698 million for operational sustainability. The LAO said the proposals had merit but suggested the Legislature could consider downscaling some work given the budget condition. Members generally supported the requests, emphasizing deferred maintenance, public access, and the park’s statewide importance; both Exposition Park items were held open. The California Science Center requested funding to open and operate the new Air and Space Center, a major expansion featuring the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The LAO supported the proposal but suggested the Legislature consider alternative funding sources such as admission fees, higher parking fees, or private funds. Members debated whether the state should continue to fund operations without charging admission, with the Science Center explaining its public-private funding model and warning that fees could sharply reduce attendance, especially for underserved communities. The item was held open. The committee also reviewed continuation funding for the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s consumer protection and debt collection programs. DFPI and Finance said the requests would extend existing expenditure authority and were not General Fund asks. The LAO supported limited-term funding but urged cumulative reporting or a sunset-style review before permanent funding. Members pressed DFPI on outcomes, workload, and the high cost of the debt collection licensing program, noting that the number of licensees was far below early estimates and that assessments on the industry were substantial. Public commenters from the debt collection industry echoed those concerns, while others supported DFPI’s consumer protection work. The committee then heard a Board of Registered Nursing request for $1.4 million to fund eight special investigators. The board said complaint volume has risen with licensee growth and more complex cases, and members asked about complaint outcomes, regional caseloads, med spa oversight, viral complaints, and bias-related complaints. The board explained its investigation, probation, and intervention processes and said most cases reaching the Attorney General result in discipline. That item was also held open. After public comment on additional agenda items, the committee voted on several vote-only items. Items 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17 were approved 4-0. Items 7, 9, and 14 were also approved, with the chair correcting the tally to 4-0. The hearing then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we actually don't do the letters program.
• I went out and found a reading program.
• We have a sports administration program, career in tech technology, uh, uh, education program that are
• In your programs, do you have a program to train CTE teachers on the pedagogy of teaching their trade
• or so about the alt license program.

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• program.
• program.
• </c> the Schools program. the Schools program.
• </c> PSEO program. PSEO program.
• </c> program itself. program itself.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all