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• to enroll the experience.
• enrollment.
• enrollment.
• So whatever we charge on Medi-Cal enrollment, we now have to charge on private enrollment.
• So benefits are not changing.

Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health held a May Revision hearing covering several health-related budget proposals and broader concerns about the state’s budget structure. The Chair opened by praising some May Revision changes, such as added health IT funding, county administration support tied to Medi-Cal changes, a delay in Medi-Cal cuts for some lawfully present immigrants, and additional support for Covered California subsidies, while criticizing proposed increases in Medi-Cal premiums, changes to senior eligibility, the lack of a Medi-Cal dental solution, and other reductions affecting counties, mobile crisis units, workforce incentives, and physician shortages. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the state’s budget condition remains weak despite progress on the structural deficit, and the Department of Finance said the May Revision uses a mix of reductions, reforms, revenue proposals, and fund shifts to cut out-year deficits. The committee first heard Department of State Hospitals proposals, including adjustments to county bed billing authority, contract exemption language for online clinical/pharmacy subscriptions, reversion of unspent funds, a revised Metro Central Utility Plant replacement project, electronic health record implementation, and workforce development funded partly through Behavioral Health Services Act resources. DSH also described savings and realignments in incompetent-to-stand-trial and conditional release programs, including extending the independent placement panel program and shifting funds to support additional bed capacity and a mental health rehab center. Members asked about the use of BHSA funds for workforce programs, and the department said the proposal would replace General Fund support with BHSA reimbursements. The Emergency Medical Services Authority proposed funding for statewide behavioral health crisis response guidance and for enterprise system development, and the Department of Managed Health Care proposed modernization of its complaint system and claims-settlement data system to improve oversight and comply with AB 3275. The largest discussion centered on the administration’s BHSA spending plan under Proposition 1, including state-directed prevention, workforce, and other uses, plus General Fund offsets for existing programs. The LAO questioned whether some proposed offsets fit Proposition 1’s non-supplant and eligible-use requirements, while the administration argued the uses were consistent with the measure and that the state-directed share can be adjusted annually. The Commission for Behavioral Health’s proposals drew the most public and member concern. The administration proposed cutting the commission’s Innovation Partnership Fund from $20 million to $10 million and reducing the Community Advocacy Program by $6.7 million, while redirecting BHSA dollars to other state purposes and direct services. Commissioners, advocates, and several members argued the cuts would weaken community voice, reduce support for underserved populations, and disrupt grants already in process; they also objected to using BHSA funds to backfill General Fund commitments. Public commenters, including youth, disability, behavioral health, LGBTQ, tribal, veteran, immigrant, and community-based organization representatives, overwhelmingly opposed the cuts and urged preservation of prevention, advocacy, mobile crisis, and innovation funding. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.

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• , instructional leadership changes, master schedule changes, and changes to improve discipline.
• The second thing is local enrollment.
• This was equal to $400.181 for each student that was enrolled that year, not ADA, but enrolled.
• Nothing has changed.
• These changes...

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• change the nation.
• Lawmakers can change the law. What laws can you guys change?
• So we have our tuition based upon full-time enrollment.
• be no changes to the current funding formulas.
• And what type of changes would there be?

Summary: The Tribal and State Relations Committee met at Standing Rock and heard extensive comments from tribal council members, state legislators, and tribal program leaders about ongoing state-tribal coordination issues. Early discussion focused on the committee’s purpose, the need for better communication, and frustration that the meeting agenda and time allotted did not include enough state department heads or program experts to address child welfare, ICWA, Medicaid, and other human services concerns. Tribal leaders emphasized that Standing Rock wants more direct, regular communication and more practical follow-through from prior meetings. A major theme was health and human services, including concerns that the state’s rural health transformation efforts and human service zone structure do not fit tribal needs, especially for a direct-service tribe that relies on federal funding and Indian Health Service. Members also raised foster care delays, housing shortages that force children off-reservation, substance abuse treatment capacity, and the need for cultural competency in child welfare and education. Other issues included missing and murdered Indigenous people, law enforcement cooperation, extradition and banishment ordinances, cross-deputization, roads, water and sewer infrastructure, census accuracy, and the need for updated lists of tribal liaisons and bills affecting tribes. Economic development and sovereignty issues were also discussed. Standing Rock leaders raised concerns about e-pull-tabs and charitable gaming, saying state regulation has reduced tribal gaming revenue and that e-tabs should be treated as Class III gaming. They also objected to county-issued fireworks and liquor permits that affect reservation communities, arguing that state and county authority often conflicts with tribal sovereignty. In response, legislators said e-tabs and charitable gaming were likely to return as legislative issues and suggested possible solutions such as restricting e-tabs near tribal lands. The committee also discussed the need for more information on tribal-related bills and for legislators to receive cultural and treaty training. Several tribal projects and programs were presented. Joseph McNeil described Sage Development Authority’s 235-megawatt wind project, which is paused because of federal permitting delays, and asked for state support to move it forward. Dave Arshambo described Wojou’s land regeneration, buffalo, food sovereignty, youth, and wellness programs. Later, Cheryl Carey of Sacred Pipe Resource Center introduced the needs of the urban Native population in Bismarck-Mandan and statewide, noting that many Native people live off-reservation and often fall through the cracks in state-tribal discussions. The committee adjourned for lunch and planned to continue with additional presentations afterward.

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• It's in part that the There was some sort of massive behavioral change, psychological behavior change
• So we don't know why it has changed.
• You either have a single enrollment window or, you know, like three enrollment windows.
• neutral like I'm just changing the way the formulas work so we're going to do it on enrollment based
• It would not change our funding level.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• This is to cover individuals at risk of losing coverage due to changes.
• Then she alluded to the changes in federal law.
• But if we can focus on what's changing, not what's already in current law.
• I don't really understand the changes unless I know the history of the bill.
• I know open enrollment is about to start.

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• These changes will not help Minnesota address its workforce shortages.
• So when are we changing their financial aid? Are we changing it every semester?
• Are we changing it every year?
• When did it change? Did they officially declare?
• I'm sure it's constantly changing and probably a little bit hard to keep up with all the changes, but

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• With declining enrollment... Regional school districts are considering facility consolidation.
• But also consider... funding NIFA by capacity of the new facility instead of enrollment.
• So we started JROTC at Liberty Hill High School last year, currently have 69 students enrolled.
• If they are enrolled in a college level.
• We have 11 TSTC campuses in the state of Texas. students enrolled in each one of those.

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• From federal policy changes.
• These only reflect the HR 1 changes.
• We may see changes to the positive, certainly if economic activity is better because of these changes
• the numbers or change what we know.
• ECECD is enrolling eligible children who had not been previously enrolled.

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• Um, and those were ever changing.
• Um, and those were ever changing.
• Um, and those were ever changing.
• Um, and those were ever changing.
• Um, and those were ever changing.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So today I'll be going over work requirements, changes to six-month renewals, changes to the amount of
• coverage periods, um what the changes coverage periods, um what the changes mean<00:02:52.160>
• to immigration status. um some changes to immigration status. um some changes to the<00:02:59.680
• <00:05:09.120> So the changes in HR1 are impacting. So the changes in HR1 are impacting.
• Um, in terms of a state law change that would be needed for this requirement, we would need to change

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Department of Human Services briefed the committee on how the federal HR1 law will affect Minnesota Medicaid and related programs. Budget Director Elise Bailey said the 900-page bill makes sweeping changes that will reduce coverage, increase administrative complexity for counties and tribal governments, raise uncompensated care for providers, and reduce federal funding. She reviewed current Medicaid spending and enrollment, emphasizing that the largest impacts will fall on the adult expansion group (adults ages 21-64 without children), which currently receives a 90% federal match. Bailey walked through several major provisions: work and community engagement requirements for the adult expansion group beginning January 1, 2027; six-month renewals for that same group; shorter retroactive coverage periods; new cost-sharing requirements for expansion enrollees above 100% of poverty; narrower Medicaid eligibility for certain lawful noncitizens; limits on provider taxes and state-directed payments; a reduced federal match for emergency medical assistance; and tighter federal rules on payment error penalties. She said many provisions require state law changes and additional federal guidance, and she cited research from Georgia suggesting work requirements increased administrative burden and caused coverage losses without increasing employment. The department estimated fiscal effects including reduced Medicaid spending in some areas but higher state costs in others, such as MinnesotaCare, emergency medical assistance, administrative systems, and provider uncompensated care. Bailey said the immigration-status changes would shift some people from Medical Assistance to MinnesotaCare, and that provider-tax and state-directed-payment changes could reduce future funding to hospitals and other providers. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the portion provided; the presentation was informational and the department indicated it would return with proposed state-law language as needed.

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• . change. change.
• New students may enroll, and life-changing injuries or illnesses can happen that require large costs
• <02:41:54.560> and stu as new students may enroll and stu as new students may enroll and life-changing
• That's basically not changed.
• that changing where considered changing that changing where it<04:36:36.879> says<04:36:37.840

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We are changing the definition.
• This bill has changed from its original form.
• Officers were never properly enrolled.
• Officers were never properly enrolled.
• Officers were never properly enrolled.

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.

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• It prohibits a the agency for any automatic enrollment.
• The waitlist has just been I know we've changed it to pre enrollment category, but it's still basically
• They dropped a change to their bill yesterday.
• There's SB 7032, Medicaid enrollment for permanently disabled individuals.
• If such a change occurs, DCF may initiate a re determination of eligibility.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• :01.280> are current 647 students enrolled are current 647 students enrolled are watching. watching
• So, I asked them to give me this chart on enrollment for the last 10 years based on ethnic race and enrollment
• enrollment that's going to the school. enrollment that's going to the school.
• But this make changes if they wanted to.
• <00:29:01.520> and Um as they increase their enrollment and Um as they increase their enrollment

Bills: HB151, HB152, HB138, SB221, SB190, SB69, SB225, SB272

Keywords: fire chaplains, distinctive license plate, firefighter, volunteer service, criminal penalties, sales tax exemption, baby supplies, baby formula, maternity clothing, menstrual hygiene products, pregnancy, pregnant defendant, incarceration, jail intake, pregnancy test, bail, pre-incarceration probation, supervised probation, electronic monitoring, electronic supervision

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• do have certain areas where enrollment do have certain areas where enrollment is<00:40:18.480>
• Resources as it relates to enrollment Resources as it relates to enrollment okay<00:41:25.760>
• Why did it change, or when did it change? I can get that information. Let me go.
• Why did it change, or when did it change? I can get that information. Let me go.
• I'm going to change up this.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Finance received an informational briefing from the Department of Education on its budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The Superintendent and staff described the department’s mission, enrollment and staffing scale, recent gains in NAEP reading and math, persistent attendance problems since the pandemic, and the need for resources to support student recovery, middle school math, and other strategic priorities. The department said its proposal is intended to be aligned with its 2023–2029 strategic plan, fiscally balanced, and reliable for schools, while also addressing inflation, workforce needs, and uncertainty in federal funding. Assistant Superintendent and CFO Brian Hallet reviewed federal grants, non-general funds, and the budget development process. He said federal funds make up about 11% of the department’s FY25 appropriation and warned that House budget proposals could threaten predictable funding for core programs. He also explained that the department began its biennial budget work in April 2024 and used an internal review group to identify possible reallocations. The department characterized its request as a “flat” budget proposal overall, with a large share devoted to continued funding for existing recurring needs, and noted challenges including a projected state funding decline, inflation, lingering pandemic impacts, recruitment and retention, and uncertainty about future federal support. A major topic was the department’s capital improvement program. DOE officials argued for a risk-based, proactive approach using lump-sum “buckets” to manage facilities and deferred maintenance across more than 21.5 million square feet at 268 sites. They said this would allow more efficient prioritization of projects and better coordination with complex area superintendents, principals, and legislators. Members asked about how legislative priorities would fit into the bucket system, county-versus-state property jurisdiction issues affecting school facilities, enrollment decline and staffing ratios, and how the department plans to adjust facilities and human resources to shifting enrollment patterns. DOE said it is studying enrollment trends, will brief the Board of Education next month, and is willing to provide further briefings to legislators. No votes or formal actions were taken during the informational briefing.

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• This is a pre-K project with the GSF of 19,259 square feet with an enrollment of 114.
• Um, with their enrollment and the fact that their enrollment has increased over time.
• The enrollment is 300.
• On page 7 You'll see a breakdown of what those changes were to the criteria.
• Yes, it was changed to the 14th. Oh, others represent Sao, is that? Oh, OK.

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• With regards to limiting enrollment is where their line stops.
• Well, actually say we want to limit enrollment because of traffic or limit enrollment because of stacking
• They placed in front of us to change to solve the problem.
• Yes, I don't believe anything in this changes zoning.
• How do you how do you express today to this committee that you changes, Bill?

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• <00:12:43.720> or Does any member wish to change or Does any member wish to change or explain
• <00:16:10.200> or Does any member wish to change or Does any member wish to change or explain
• rules around it are changing. rules around it are changing.
• <00:34:11.800> or Does any member wish to change or Does any member wish to change or explain
• Committee, for the Enrollment Committee Committee, for the Enrollment Committee report. report. report

Keywords: 958, all

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• is<00:14:46.560> a change.
• Now climate change is a change.
• <00:15:08.800> Uh change. So it it has its impacts. Uh change. So it it has its impacts.
• Climate change. >> Yeah. Climate change.
• because of the change circumstance. because of the change circumstance.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• But the total net change increases 311 million.
• enrollment and utilization of the new square foot calculator for that reduced enrollment. an award language
• change for reduced enrollment and utilization of the new square foot calculator for that reduced enrollment
• , superintendent changes.
• , superintendent changes.