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• Either way, the evidence generated from the investigation might not be shared with the prosecutor for
• We, the, the, the DAs that were testifying, you know, they shared with me that, you know, they, they
• home and maybe they are now branded as, as a convict when, when there's evidence that had it been shared
• So Uh, as you heard, it's my concern is many things being shared that do not at all even arise to abuse
• where I am, but I want you to know I'm totally in agreement that all that information that you want shared

Bills: HB 741 , HB 1199 , HB 2070 , HB 2402 , HB 2542 , HB 2665 , HB 2789 , HB 3096 , HB 3396 , HB 3595 , HB 3747 , HB 4116 , HB 4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

Transcript Highlights:

• Either way, the evidence generated from the investigation might not be shared with the prosecutor for
• The DAs that were testifying, they shared with me that they want to be sure that they They get the guilty
• their home and maybe they are now branded. as a convict when there's evidence that had it been. and shared
• Because if not, we definitely need Part B, so as you heard, it's My concern is many things being shared
• I am, but I want you to know I'm totally in agreement that all that information... that you want shared

Bills: HB741 , HB 1199 , HB2070 , HB2402 , HB2542 , HB2665 , HB2789 , HB3096 , HB3396 , HB3595 , HB3747 , HB4116 , HB4127

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: child welfare, relative caregiver, monetary assistance, Department of Family and Protective Services, child custody, family law, emergency power, nursing facilities, assisted living, generator requirements, health and safety, emergency generators, power outage, emergency generator, assisted living facilities, power source, child abuse, neglect registry, court findings, Medicaid

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• just want to thank Melissa Hartzell and, of course, our own general director, Hammer Hartzell, for sharing
• I want to thank Melissa Hartzell and, of course, our own general director, Hammer Hartzell, for sharing
• And thank you for sharing his story with us and keeping his legacy living on forever.
• I would also like to share that I am working with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to make sure that
• And finally, it requires that school districts and the Department of Education promptly share student

Committee: Senate Education Pre-K - 12

Summary: The Senate Education Pre-K-12 Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills, beginning with SB 540, the Evan B. Hartzell Act, which would require age-appropriate disability history and awareness instruction across grade bands. The committee adopted a delete-all amendment, heard emotional testimony from Melissa Hartzell about her son Evan’s experience with disability and inclusion, and reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1296, creating a pilot study on school cellphone bans; SB 1590, creating a task force to review educator preparation, certification, and professional learning; SB 1702, a broad education bill with provisions on private school facilities, marching band credit, school readiness reimbursements, and charter school monitoring tools; SB 1150, exempting school social workers from certain certification testing requirements; SB 1708, revising School of Hope rules and adding a Miami-Dade co-location framework; SB 822, updating charter school governance and operations; SB 444, requiring annual human trafficking awareness training for school personnel; and SB 742, expanding workforce development and money-back guarantee programs. Most of these bills were amended before being reported favorably by committee vote. The committee also considered and reported favorably SB 8, a claims bill providing a $1.2 million settlement for Marcus Button and his family arising from a 2006 Pasco County school bus crash that caused severe lifelong injuries. Senator Gaetz opposed claims bills in general, arguing the sovereign immunity cap should be raised so such cases can be resolved locally. Several bills drew questions and debate over implementation details, including concerns about charter school dress and hair policies under SB 822, the scope of human trafficking training under SB 444, and the zoning implications of private school facility provisions in SB 1702. Sponsor responses generally emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify existing policy or improve student safety, access, or educational outcomes. The committee also took up confirmation appointments. It recommended confirmation of the slate of appointees on Tabs 12 and 14 through 21 by voice vote, and separately recommended confirmation of Daniel Fogunoli to the State Board of Education after debate in which Senator Davis and Senator Osgood opposed the appointment. The meeting concluded with members recording additional votes, including Senator Burgess’s affirmative vote on SB 1150, and then adjourned.

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• I'm a student, a comp of the Constitution and economists, investment manager and I want to share with
• I don't believe it actually does interface because Crypto is based on shared ledger on the blockchain
• So it's got the excitement to young people want to share.
• If any implementing this program, you don't mind sharing that? >> Yes, sure.
• the gold that is being traded, that is being souls has been maintained and upheld and we would then share

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And now I'd like to turn it over to some residents to share more. ...because there's about 180,000 Minnesotans
• And now I'd like to turn it over to some residents to share more. ...It does three big things.
• And now I'd like to turn it over to some residents to share more. Thank you, Matt.
• We are also seeing cutbacks on services and amenities as... over to some residents to share over to some
• residents to share more<00:04:55.400><c> thanks</c><00:04:56.199><c> Matt</c><00:04:57.199><c> my</c

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We'll have outcries or we'll do peer-to-peer type investigations where people are sharing files back
• If you find the video useful, please like, share the video, and subscribe. Thanks for watching.
• test in 1973, recognizing that there are materials that individuals would not only possess but also share
• context. of pornography and removing from the public sphere materials that they would otherwise be sharing
• members just want to tell you I appreciate you all so much we all do being here and traveling and sharing

Bills: SB20 , SB1621 , SB412 , SB441 , SB442

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: child protection, sexual offenses, visual material, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, law enforcement, defense against prosecution, obscenity, judicial officer, deepfake, deep fake, synthetic media, AI-generated content, machine learning, nonconsensual pornography, revenge porn, sexually explicit media, intimate images, digital manipulation, visual depiction

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• It—does that just delete the data sharing on the public program coverage enrollment?
• Does Mure already have data sharing? Senator Wickland. Here.
• Mure can't share that data now. Are there any other questions? and enroll.
• </c> for direct care and treatment to share for direct care and treatment to share data<01:26:51.040>
• </c><02:58:00.479><c> my</c> you for this opportunity to share my you for this opportunity to share my

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I just don't share the method right here, but I think we can get to something. more.
• </c><00:26:27.520><c> I</c><00:26:27.840><c> just</c> we do share I share your concern.
• I just we do share I share your concern.
• I want to thank you for sharing that story with us.
• I want to say generally I share the perspectives just shared with you from the University of Minnesota

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4252 and first heard a walkthrough of a DE2 amendment that largely incorporated Office of Higher Education technical and statutory cleanup items, including reporting consolidations, updates to postsecondary registration and licensing statutes, and an anti-fraud provision. New provisions in the DE2 would require public postsecondary institutions to explain developmental courses before enrollment and obtain a written acknowledgement, revise the state grant tuition cap, add a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation in FY 2027 for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and provide $5,000 one-time funding for reforestation at Bemidji State University. Fiscal staff also noted additional special revenue fund revenue and expenditures tied to licensing and registration litigation response. The main debate centered on the A8 amendment offered by Representative Rarick, which would require the governor to appoint University of Minnesota regents only from candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature fails to elect regents. Rarick argued the amendment was needed to address what he described as conflicts of interest and pay-to-play concerns in recent gubernatorial appointments. Several members questioned whether the language was constitutional, whether it actually addressed conflicts of interest, and whether it should instead refer to ARCAC-screened or ARCAC-recommended candidates. Nonpartisan staff said the governor’s appointment power is addressed in the university charter, not directly in the constitution, but could not definitively assess constitutionality if challenged. Members were divided: some supported the goal of cleaner governance but said the amendment was not ready or did not match the problem being described; others argued the legislature had failed to complete its own regent appointments and that the amendment was a response to that failure. No vote on the A8 amendment or the bill was reached in the portion provided, though a roll call was requested on the amendment and the chair indicated the bill would continue through amendment consideration before final discussion and vote.

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• Not necessarily the time share situation.
• the state hasn't funded its share since 2011.
• the state hasn't funded its share since 2011.
• Representative Winneger, and we're happy to share the results of the poll.
• Neighborhoods like these are a reflection of our shared history.

Committee: House House Appropriations Committee of Reference

Summary: The committee opened by announcing a heavy agenda and noting that Senate Bill 1176 would be held. It then took up several Senate bills, beginning with SB 1272, which appropriates $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The bill was amended to draw the money from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund instead of the General Fund. Senator Gowen, the Douglas mayor, and city staff described the project as a $678 million federal investment opportunity that would support water, wastewater, and broadband infrastructure, create jobs, and improve border security. The committee approved SB 1272 as amended on a 15-0 vote with three present and one not voting. The committee next approved SB 1503, as amended, which expands the state death benefit to include civilian pilots employed by law enforcement agencies and applies the change retroactively to January 1, 2026. Senator Gowen and DPS leadership testified that the change was needed so the family of a pilot killed in a February helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1274, as amended, created a separate timeshare salesperson license and training path; supporters said it would streamline licensing for people who only sell timeshares, while one member objected to the added rulemaking discretion. It passed 17-1 with one not voting. The committee also approved SB 1286, which expands veterinary telemedicine by allowing longer prescription periods for certain medications after an electronic exam, with shorter limits for antimicrobials. Supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners and had been negotiated to the satisfaction of veterinarians and telemedicine advocates. The bill passed 18-0 with one not voting. SB 1519, as amended, raised the off-highway vehicle weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and revised related registration and funding provisions; supporters argued it would reflect newer enclosed-cab vehicles and better align Arizona with neighboring states, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the study process was not complete. It passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Finally, the committee approved SB 1618, which restructures the Military Affairs Commission, adds members with defense and aerospace expertise, requires more frequent meetings and reporting, and updates the Military Installation Fund and related duties to better attract and retain defense missions. Supporters said the changes would help Arizona compete for military and defense investment, while some members questioned whether the commission’s mission was being broadened too far and whether the existing structure should instead be handled through other agencies. The bill passed 10-6 with one present and one not voting. The committee then considered SCR 1020, which would index legislative salaries to inflation or deflation starting with future officeholders if approved by voters. Supporters argued the current $24,000 salary had eroded significantly since 1998 and limited who could serve, while opponents objected to legislators voting on their own pay or preferred reducing session time instead. The resolution was approved and sent forward for voter consideration.

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• And I don't know that we have your testimony, so perhaps you can share it with us after.
• Thank you. >> Oh, also I apologize if I can just share one note.
• Thank you. >> Oh, also I apologize if I can just share one note.
• We shared that deferred maintenance.
• We shared that with<00:58:16.400><c> your</c><00:58:16.640><c> office</c><00:58:16.960><c> today.

Bills: HB1559 , HB2012 , HB2297 , HB2122 , HB2345 , HB2398 , HB2534 , HB2621

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: telecommunication devices, student use, public schools, student engagement, educational outcomes, confiscation policy, mental health, statewide policy, community literacy, education, Title I funding, reading proficiency, underserved communities, family engagement, tutoring, literacy support, adult education, community education, literacy programs, workforce development

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• with bad actors if shared with a private third party.
• But since we don't seem to have that information, then it raises issues of what is being shared to whom
• What specifically is is being shared?
• Um just to<02:57:35.120><c> share</c><02:57:35.359><c> one</c><02:57:35.600><c> quote</c><02:57:35.840
• ><c> from</c><02:57:36.000><c> a</c><02:57:36.160><c> Habitat</c> to share one quote from a Habitat to

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But I am here to also share some positive news with you. First of all, two things can be true.
• </c> I see that the pedestrian and bike share I see that the pedestrian and bike share of<00:15:15.120
• It goes from 2000's at 5% of the share.
• </c><00:16:01.759><c> of</c> increase in fatalities, if the share of increase in fatalities, if the share
• share her story. story. story.

Bills: HF3429 , HF3418 , HF3431 , HF1597

Committee: House Transportation Finance and Policy

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

Transcript Highlights:

• And I think I'd like to share or, uh, steal Dr.
• I'd like to to share or uh steal<00:37:21.280><c> Dr.
• I was going to share that with you.
• </c> was going to share that with you. was going to share that with you.
• So I just wanted to share that with you.

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.

Transcript Highlights:

• We were at the table in 2010, 2013, and 2018 when there were shared sacrifices.
• And these members in the pension funds have understood that it is shared sacrifice.
• So, it's their share of the unfunded liability.
• </c><01:10:56.400><c> But</c><01:10:56.640><c> right</c> their share of the liability.
• But right their share of the liability.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'd now like to ask the other testifiers to come share their comments about the PACE program.
• I'd now like to ask the other testifiers to come share their comments about the PACE program.
• I'd now like to ask the other testifiers to come share their comments about the PACE program.
• this story to you I want to share this story to you because<00:14:40.440><c> um</c><00:14:40.880><c>
• </c> for taking the time to come and share for taking the time to come and share your<01:03:10.880><c

Bills: HF1937 , HF2407 , HF1678 , HF1477 , HF2040 , HF1840 , HF257

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing

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• It would simply allow stakeholders and pet owners to share their stories to determine if oversight of
• Is that... do we need to make everyone think twice about selling or dispensing shared drugs?
• Is that... do we need to make everyone think twice about selling or dispensing shared drugs?
• Is that... do we need to make everyone think twice about selling or dispensing shared drugs?
• Is that... do we need to make everyone think twice about selling or dispensing shared drugs?

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I wanted to ask you the following questions, but first I wanted to share the following data with you.
• I'd like to start with what we all share.
• I'm here to share our strong opposition to this resolution.
• Factual information can still be shared.
• That's all I wanted to share for information.

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I would also share those concerns were it to be true. So thank you, Mr. President.
• I would also share those concerns were it to be true. So thank you, Mr. President.
• </c><01:47:25.440><c> I</c> the senator has shared concerns about.
• I the senator has shared concerns about.
• :36.560><c> that</c><01:47:36.960><c> particular</c> wanted to share that that particular wanted to share

Keywords: 927, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Data-sharing agreements with participating governments and the Florida Digital Service will give us a
• The bill would require the information to be shared from DHSMV to the Department of State every week
• I'm just trying to get at what you're saying there. ...and shared as part of a signature database.
• If you had more than 33 percent market share after this year or before? No. Additional questions?
• And I shared that also with Senator Avila. I'm sorry. Just kidding, guys.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• um I think the stories that were shared um I think warrant<00:56:17.240><c> us</c><00:56:17.400><c>
• Because I share your concern whether they come from a retail store here in Minnesota or an online store
• </c><01:20:26.800><c> Because</c><01:20:27.000><c> I</c><01:20:27.080><c> share</c><01:20:27.280><c>
• Because I share your safeguards in.
• Because I share your concern<01:20:27.760><c> whether</c><01:20:27.960><c> they</c><01:20:28.480><c>

Bills: HF1606 , HF3733 , HF743 , HF2627 , HF4071

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: nudification technology, image rights, privacy protection, sexual exploitation, cybersecurity, recreational camping, utility fees, electricity charges, consumer protection, energy policy, health insurance, insulin, step therapy, diabetes, patient care, prescription drugs, pet shops, animal welfare, dog sales, cat sales