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• <00:10:16.560> and<00:10:17.320> somehow sections and somehow sections and somehow other
• And so, I'm trying to figure out, you know, the section that's missing was the section that's missing
• And so it is. language, there's a section that she had language, there's a section that she had in<00
• <00:18:51.159> federal<00:18:52.280> section rule making section, the federal section
• :19:10.080> the<00:19:10.200> entire section, does it bring the entire section, does it

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4566, authored by Representative Franssen, which responds to a recent Office of the Legislative Auditor report on alleged kickbacks in the early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention (EIBDI) program. Franssen said the bill would require DHS to use expedited rulemaking to clearly include kickbacks in the definition of fraud and would allow the department to withhold or reduce payments when there is a verified credible allegation of fraud, arguing this would protect taxpayer dollars and address a fraud scheme that she said cost about $20 million. Former Representative Matt Dean testified in support, saying the OLA report confirmed kickbacks existed and that the bill would give DHS clearer authority to stop them and pursue those involved. Members raised several technical questions about how the bill interacts with existing state and federal law, including whether it overlaps with the illegal remuneration definition enacted last session, whether it could sweep in federal safe-harbor exceptions, and whether it would expand the scope of the anti-kickback rules. Nonpartisan staff said the bill cites existing definitions in Minnesota law, but also noted that the federal-law impact would need further review. Representative Noor emphasized keeping the credible-allegation language separate from the illegal-remuneration provisions to avoid unintended consequences, and Representative Fisher asked about differences from similar language in another bill; staff said the drafting differences could be reconciled. Representative Jacob cited the OLA report’s conclusion that DHS already had authority to act on kickback allegations without legislative changes, while Representative Gander and Dean argued that even small kickbacks can drive much larger improper provider costs. After questions were closed, Representative Franssen renewed her motion to lay House File 4566 over for possible inclusion, and the motion prevailed.

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• That's what that section is there. That takes us to section 52.
• So section 60, I correction section 59.
• So that takes us to page 31, section 77. Section 77.
• Uh<00:50:20.960> section Uh section Uh section 88<00:50:23.359> is<00:50:23.599> the
• You mentioned next section, section 84.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• and section four. I had nobody uh >> right? and section four.
• Um when we get to section<00:10:41.680> five,<00:10:42.720> um section five, um section
• five uh on we're looking at section five uh on under<00:24:06.640> section under section under
• uh section A uh section A >> uh<00:47:36.079> or<00:47:36.480> section<00:47:36.880
• section. Right. section. Right.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• And that concludes article two. sections. We have sections 8 through 25, sections.
• Uh, section three comes from section.
• Uh so section six um section providers.
• is for section six through section 12. is for section six through section 12.
• Moving on to section three. Um variance. Moving on to section three.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• Section 3, end of bill. Senator Doñate: Thank you, Mr. President.
• Section 13, end of bill. Senator Titus. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Section 5, end of bill. Senator Stone. Thank you, Mr. President.
• 1 and to section 1.
• The people of state Nevada represented in Senate and Assembly to enact as follows section 1 into section

Keywords: 909, all

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• That'd be probably Section 7. That'd be probably Section 17.
• Let's start with the sections, the higher education funding formula, Sections...
• Let's go now to Section 18, which is on page 3. Section 18, which is on page 3.
• Section 3. Chamber therapy we've given them that travel authority section 31.
• , you'll see section 3, other funds received; section 23 is carryover authority; section 30 is a transfer

Bills: SB2003

Keywords: higher education, student loans, scholarships, capital projects, workforce development, funding, North Dakota university system, 908, all

Summary: The committee met to work through the higher education budget, beginning with a conflict-of-interest request from Representative Martinson, who was excused from voting because of a partnership that leases office space to Bismarck State College. Members then reviewed the higher education institution budget sheets, covering ongoing and one-time funding items for campuses and system projects such as BSC housing, Lake Region roof repairs, UND’s STEM and National Security Crossroads projects, the UND allied health facility, NDSU projects including New Horizons, DSU deferred maintenance and campus security, Mayville’s Old Main, Minot projects, and the regional health institutes. Members also discussed student financial assistance, the professional student exchange program, IT security funding, and workforce/education innovation grants. Several amendments and policy questions were debated. The committee adopted an amendment to make workforce education innovation grants competitive rather than automatically distributed, and then voted to remove language prohibiting those funds from being used to duplicate academic programs. Members also removed similar anti-duplication language from the New Horizons section. They agreed to extend the UND hyperbaric chamber transfer authority to 2027 and clarified language around UND land-sale proceeds. A proposed amendment to add $5.6 million for the Wahpeton State School of Science building purchase failed for lack of a second, and a proposal to restore fetal alcohol spectrum disorder funding to UND was left for conference. The committee also discussed, but did not add, a tuition cap change, a study on the Praxis exam, and several governance-related provisions. The committee spent significant time on broader higher education policy items, including a $3 million enterprise resource planning request for the university system, a $2 million grant program for students who are pregnant, recently gave birth, or are caring for young children, and a $1.1 million request for library age-verification software tied to the Odin system. Members also discussed dual-credit authority for UND and NDSU, a goal for the UND medical school to increase North Dakota resident enrollment, and intent language regarding the commissioner/chancellor model and presidential search authority. At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the amendments and then gave the higher education budget a do-pass recommendation as amended, with Representative Sanford designated as the carrier. The Forest Service budget was also approved, including two additional FTEs, and the committee adjourned after noting it would continue with other budgets the next day.

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• Section two of the bill eliminates an outdated bond requirement.
• Section two of the bill eliminates an outdated bond requirement.
• Section two of the bill eliminates an outdated bond requirement.
• Section two of the bill eliminates an outdated bond requirement.
• Section two of the bill eliminates an outdated bond requirement.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section 15, which is a Senate-only section on R118 through R120, goes along with the previous section
• Section 16 is a Senate-only section on R120, and this is related to the previous two sections.
• Section 17, excuse me, Senate section 17, House Article 1, Section 10 on R120 through R125.
• section in section is the only identical section in the<00:36:23.760> policy<00:36:24.320>
• It is Senate<00:36:26.320> section Senate section Senate section 18,<00:36:28.400> House

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee on the Environment budget for Senate File 2077 met to introduce members and staff, then walked through the Senate and House budget spreadsheets side by side. Nonpartisan staff explained that the Senate budget was built around a smaller general fund increase and more use of environmental and dedicated funds, while the House met its target through several reductions, including cuts to DNR, PCA, and Board of Water and Soil Resources appropriations. The committee reviewed major agency items for the Pollution Control Agency, DNR, the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Zoo, and other accounts, including operating adjustments, permit-related funding, and transfers between funds. Several major differences were highlighted. For the PCA, the Senate included operating adjustments, permitting efficiency funding, composting grants, outreach funding, and a closed landfill investment fund approach that repeals an expiring statutory appropriation, while the House instead extends that appropriation for four more years. For the DNR, the Senate included operating adjustments, groundwater and AIS fee increases, aquatic invasive species funding, trail grants, outdoor schools for all, abandoned watercraft enforcement, and a sustainable foraging task force; the House had fewer of these fee and policy items and used reductions to meet its target. The committee also noted Senate-only policy provisions on outreach to diverse communities, field citations and mercury certification for skin-lightening products, disabled veteran license fee changes, and a moratorium on foraging rulemaking until July 1, 2027. Agency testimony followed. The MPCA commissioner praised both chambers for recognizing core agency work and urged adoption of operating adjustments, the closed landfill fund access, and the air appropriation increase. The DNR assistant commissioner supported operating adjustments, groundwater and AIS fee increases, and the veteran license proposal, but raised concerns about the Senate’s foraging task force language, saying it overweights consumptive users and could limit the agency’s ability to manage foraging without clear data. He also noted support for the land transfer funding and said the agency would continue working with the committee on unresolved issues. No votes were taken in this portion of the meeting.

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• Section 34 on page 70 is the next section.
• Section 42 and section 43 policy bill.
• policy section 52 on page 83 and section policy section 52 on page 83 and section 53<01:41:54.639
• > 91 sections 59 on page 91 sections 59 on page 91 uh<01:45:08.560> section<01:45:08.960
• section 66 on page 96. section 66 on page 96.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• in your packets titled list of sections in your packets titled list of sections included.<00:28:
• > define Sections 27 through 29 define Sections 27 through 29 define controlling<00:30:26.480>
• :30:43.919> that Section 30 establishes requirements that Section 30 establishes requirements
• Sections 31 and 32 modify patients.
• Uh, sections 7 and 9 through 12.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So uh I will go through the bill section by section.
• So uh I will go through the bill section by section.
• . section. section.
• and insurance section in section four and insurance section in section four and under<00:27:13.679
• section five. section five.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• That's the bulk of the main section.
• Yes, actually, Section 1.3, we worked with the judges of limited jurisdiction on that section.
• we've crossed out references to Sections 1.2 and replaced them with Section 1.4.
• So first, I wanted to go to section, well, I'll go in order, section 1.6.
• I wanted to go into a different section that we were just discussing here internally to Section 1.8.

Keywords: 909, all

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• Um that's in section 3. overcharges. Um that's in section 3.
• section 6 that was deleted. section 6 that was deleted.
• to delete Section 20. to delete Section 20.
• Section 20. Is that correct? Section 20. Is that correct?
• seven<00:56:09.640> strikes Um section eight section seven strikes Um section eight section

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Section 61-6-11.1, NMSA 1978, being Laws 2001, Chapter 96, Section 10, as amended.
• 37-1-30, NMSA 1978, being Laws 1993, Chapter 136, Section 1, as amended, is the only statutory time
• House Bill 151, having been read twice by title, is ruled to remain pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(
• House Bill 151, have been read twice by title, is Rule Dermain Pursuant to Article 4, Section 5B2 of
• House Bill 154 has been read by title, ruled to remain pursuant to Article 4, Section 5(B)(2) of the

Keywords: 996, all

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• Line 22 reflects section 11 and section 12 of the House bill.
• Line 22 reflects section 11 and section 12 of the House bill. This is two studies.
• 11 and section line 22 reflects section 11 and section 12<00:08:41.200> of<00:08:41.360> the
• The section is effective January 1st, 2020. Section five: House-only language.
• This section is effective January 1, 2023. Section 8: House and Senate language match.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee reviewed a side-by-side comparison and fiscal analysis of Senate File 3472, a reinsurance-related bill affecting the premium security plan account, MinnesotaCare, and related health care funding. Staff explained the Senate and House versions of the bill, including how the Senate proposal extends reinsurance for five years and uses a projected $1.087 billion general fund transfer to fully fund claims and administrative costs through fiscal year 2028, while the House version conditions continuation of the program on federal approval of the state innovation waiver. The fiscal presentation also covered appropriations for MNsure, a mental health parity and substance abuse office, and House provisions for delivery reform and a public option study, along with a House transfer of $110.674 million to the health care access fund. Members debated the budget horizon and whether costs should be forecast beyond fiscal year 2025. Representative Schultz argued that the spreadsheet understated the broader fiscal impact of reinsurance and warned about future funding cliffs for MinnesotaCare and other health programs, while other members and staff noted that the state’s standard forecast ends in fiscal year 2025 and that the fiscal note only estimated reinsurance costs through the five-year extension. Supporters said reinsurance was the best available option to reduce premium increases, especially in rural areas, and some pointed to a public option as a longer-term alternative. Opponents argued reinsurance does not address underlying health care costs or deductibles and urged consideration of other reforms. House Research then walked through the policy differences. House-only provisions would change Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association board membership, require platinum plans in certain markets, expand postnatal coverage, require a prescription drug benefit in some plans, set a minimum actuarial value for MinnesotaCare, create an Office of Mental Health Parity and Substance Abuse Accountability, and direct reports on delivery reform and a public option. The shared provisions would extend the premium security program to 2027 and delay the transfer of remaining premium security plan funds to the health care access fund until 2029, with the House language again contingent on federal waiver approval. No formal vote was taken in the excerpt; the chair closed discussion after hearing no further questions and indicated members would be contacted about next steps.

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• That's SB 1445, an act amending section...
• ; amending Section 11-1133, Arizona Revised Statutes; repealing Section 12-524, Arizona Revised Statutes
• ; and amending Sections 33-420 and 41-254, relating to real property.
• 15-31, relating to section 21-3301 and rules.
• By adding Section 36-22.02, relating to emergency medical services.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• Engrossed House Bill 1470 is a bill for an act to amend and reenact section 20.1-03-12, sections 20.1
• -03-36.1 and 20.1-03-37, subsection 4 of section 20.1-03-38, and section 20.1-04-12.1 of the North Dakota
• Section 4, technical advisor role.
• And then the last section, section four, it was brought to our attention.
• Section 7, a notice of intent to evict a tenant from a mobile home park under Section 47-32-02 must include

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then approved journal corrections and recognized visiting students from Underwood School. The chamber also handled several conference committee appointments after failing to concur with Senate amendments on House bills 1022, 1049, 1229, and 1029, and after the Senate failed to concur on House amendments to Senate bills 2010 and 2113. The House then concurred in or passed a series of amended measures, including House Bills 1481 (dental insurance loss ratio and reporting), 1511 (physician guidance on abortion law, with an emergency clause), 1562 (mandated reporter training), 1197 (correctional facilities study), 1095 (child protective services liaison work group), 1317 (barber licensing board changes), 1549 (corrections facility grants and reentry-related provisions), 1354 (appraiser evaluations), 1374 (open meeting exemption for township supervisors during on-site inspections), 1355 (abbreviated notice for administrative rulemaking), 1025 (advanced nuclear energy study), 1470 (Game and Fish fee changes), 1592 (Lignite Research Council updates), and 1375 (alcohol service/photo ID provisions). Final passage votes were recorded on each bill, with most passing comfortably and some drawing notable opposition, especially HB 1470 and HB 1549. The House spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2011, the Highway Patrol appropriation. Members discussed shifting one-time funding from the general fund to the Electronic Motor Carrier Permit Fund, including body armor, preliminary breath tests, an emergency vehicle course, resurfacing, fleet costs, and handgun/taser replacement, while also noting a federal grant and no new FTEs. Questions focused on salary-line increases and the new-and-vacant FTE pool, with Appropriations explaining that those dollars had been moved back into agency budgets from OMB. The bill passed 84-6. The House also passed Senate Bill 2013, the Commissioner of University and School Lands appropriation, after discussion of Trust Lands operations, unclaimed property staffing, and distributions from the Common Schools Trust Fund; one member was excused for a conflict, and the bill passed 67-22. Senate Bill 2023, the Racing Commission appropriation, passed 65-25 after a brief explanation of the agency’s responsibilities and funding. A major policy debate centered on Senate Bill 2385, which revises mobile home park regulation. Supporters said it creates receivership procedures if a license is revoked, requires clearer tenant notices, limits certain fees, and strengthens protections against eviction and utility overcharges. Two members were excused from voting due to conflicts tied to mobile home park ownership, and the bill passed 84-4. Another extended debate occurred on Senate Bill 2159, which allows the State Energy Research Center to study nuclear-related projects with approval from the Industrial Commission and consultation with the radioactive waste advisory council. Supporters said it is meant to help study advanced nuclear energy while preserving existing prohibitions on high-level radioactive waste storage; opponents raised concerns that the language could weaken prior protections and open the door to waste-related research or storage. The transcript ends during that debate, before a final vote on SB 2159 is shown.

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• So, I'll note that this amends after sections by inserting after section or replacing section two.
• inserting after section or replacing inserting after section or replacing section<00:05:35.760><
• section two. section two. >> Two,<00:05:36.440> correct.
• section is in section one of the bill. section is in section one of the bill.
• That's in section That's in section one. That's in section one.<00:06:49.240> Yep. one.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• This is section 18.
• Section 19 establishes the financial crimes and fraud section within the BCA.
• Section 19 establishes the financial crimes and fraud section within the BCA.
• Section 19 establishes the financial crimes and fraud section within the BCA.
• Section 19 establishes the financial crimes and fraud section within the BCA.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Section two and three propose similar amendments to section 84.0272, subdivision two, and section 84.96
• . sections. sections.
• amendment to section<00:04:32.440> 84.0272 section 84.0272 section 84.0272 subdivision<00:04:
• Section 11 provides that sections one through five, and sections six through 10, are effective the day
• It's marked as section 12. line 1.21. It's marked as section 12.

Bills: HF3643, HF3426, HF4222, HF4224

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, environment