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• So it’s just like a typical investigation, you know, we develop surveillance, investigate it, develop
• a report, develop probable cause... ...go serve a search warrant, see what we can find on site.
• But importantly, sharing that the risk associated with cannabis, especially in that brain development
• The Labor and Workforce Development Agency proposed new regulations in February of 2026 to strengthen
• The Labor and Workforce Development Agency set up a PAGA unit that is primarily, I would say, running

Committee: Senate Rules

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• You really should pay for the cost, at least, of developing that licensure in the state.
• There's a continual training and skill set development for the staff that are doing that.
• So this might be for development staff, a project manager, a business. future invoicing.
• There's a continual training and skill set development for the staff that are doing that.
• So this might be for development staff, a project manager, a business. Service.

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• He also said they made amendments clarifying the State Board of Health and their ability to develop adult
• </c><00:54:13.640><c> adult</c><00:54:13.920><c> immunization</c> ability to develop adult immunization
• ability to develop adult immunization recommendations<00:54:15.560><c> and</c><00:54:15.680><c> also
• Also, the Capital Development<01:00:45.680><c> Committee</c><01:00:46.480><c> will</c><01:00:46.640><
• c> be</c><01:00:46.760><c> meeting</c> Development Committee will be meeting Development Committee will

Keywords: 981, all

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• areas to the list of exemptions from the duplex, triplex, fourplex, and townhome middle housing development
• Madam Chair, members, HB 2946, municipalities counties development fees, modifies development fees charged
• by municipalities to developers, when they are charged, and what services they fund.
• Madam Chair, members, HCR 2020 resolves that for-sale housing development should be allowed to be built
• Madam Chair, members, HCR 2057 resolves that the members of the legislature support the development of

Summary: The caucus reviewed a large Minority Caucus Calendar and moved quickly through many bills, with staff often noting whether items were unanimous, party-line, or pulled from consent. Early items included HB 2130 on ADOA personnel financial systems, HB 2749 on felony sentence-completion designation, HCR 258 on Medicaid claim audits, and several agency or board continuation bills. Members also discussed HB 2745 on legislative subpoenas, HB 4027 naming Loop 202 the Charlie Kirk Highway, HB 2601 on Interstate 11 studies, and a number of education, health, labor, and public safety measures. Several bills were pulled from consent or flagged for later discussion, including HCR 258, HB 4027, HB 2375, HB 2601, HB 2408, HB 2444, HB 2923, HB 2182, HCR 2048, HB 2750, HB 2765, HB 2838, HB 4043, HB 2290, HB 2940, and others. Testimony and caucus debate focused on a range of policy concerns. Members objected to bills involving school strikes, weapons detection systems, public records fees for legislators, union activity, school safety felony penalties, and restrictions on school clubs. Education bills drew extended discussion, including HB 2423 on automatic advanced math placement, HB 2478 creating a student outcomes commission, HB 2579 for free school meals, HB 2992 on child sexual abuse prevention, HB 4041 on spending authority for low-reading-performing districts, and HB 4043 requiring CPR/AED training. Health and professional regulation bills also prompted debate, including HB 2408 on nursing board investigations and expungement, HB 2444 on pharmacist testing authority, HB 2697 on expired opioid antagonists, and HB 4010 establishing a genetic counselors board. Members raised concerns about fiscal impacts, stakeholder opposition, and whether some measures were unfunded mandates or needed more amendment work. The caucus also discussed immigration, labor, and public safety measures, including HB 2416 for DPS local border support, HB 2811 on obstructing governmental operations during lawful arrests, HB 2862 on unlawful masking penalties, HB 4070 on nonprofit incorporation restrictions tied to offenses, and HB 4117 creating a crime for disturbing religious services. Water, energy, and land-use bills were reviewed as well, such as HB 2099, HB 2263, HB 2330, HB 2341, HB 2492, HB 2757, HB 2782, HB 2912, HB 2918, and HCR 2020. The meeting ended with announcements, including an Affordability Award for Brian Garcia and a March 12 breakfast update on the Colorado River, before adjournment.

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• The criteria must be developed in consultation with the OIC, the Health Care Authority, the governor,
• Finally, I want to note that the bill was developed with a suggestion of consumer advocates, who you'll
• and implementation by... ...implemented in plan year 2028, the timeline for development and implementation
• That means less investment for research and development into the next generation of treatments.
• That means less investment for research and development into the next generation of treatments.

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several health-related bills. SB 5904 would restrict nursing titles such as RN, NP/ARNP, and LPN to licensed human people and prohibit non-human entities, including AI chatbots, from using those titles. The sponsor and nursing advocates said the bill is meant to prevent confusion and protect public trust, while preserving the use of AI as a support tool. SB 5877 would add a $70 surcharge for certified anesthesiologist assistants so they can participate in the Washington Physicians Health Program and access HealWA resources; supporters said it closes a technical gap and aligns CAAs with other medical professions. SB 5185 would create a pilot pathway for certain international medical graduates with clinical experience licenses to obtain full primary care licensure; supporters from the medical commission, physicians, and IMG advocates said the program has worked well, has shown no patient safety issues, and could help address workforce shortages. The committee also heard extensive testimony on ESSB 6210, which would let the Health Benefit Exchange adopt additional market-factor certification criteria for exchange plans, including standards aimed at preserving access and affordability in underserved counties. Supporters, including the exchange, OIC, consumer advocates, tribal representatives, and patient groups, said the bill is needed to respond to federal policy changes, rising premiums, and disappearing coverage in places like San Juan County. Opponents from carriers and employer groups argued the timeline is too fast, the criteria are too discretionary, and the bill could reduce competition and raise costs. The committee then heard SB 5981, which would strengthen protections and reporting requirements for the federal 340B drug pricing program and limit manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies and data requests. Hospitals, clinics, and patient advocates said the bill protects safety-net care and rural access, while manufacturers, employers, and business groups argued it would expand a program that already raises costs and lacks transparency. In executive session, the committee took action on SB 5917, related to Department of Corrections distribution of abortion medications, rejecting five proposed amendments and then advancing the bill on a 10-6 vote with three excused. The committee also advanced SB 5988, which concerns Department of Health opioid treatment program accrediting activities, on a do-pass recommendation after brief discussion.

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• This bill changes the definition of eligible expenses for the site development improvements that MDA
• uses for their economic development projects.
• What this bill will do is allow MDA and the local development authorities to come up with a loan program
• So this helps us make those sites ready for development.
• So this helps us make those sites ready for development.

Committee: Joint Finance

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 1:30 PM, 925, all

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• current community college district, and Norma Rojas, Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Affairs and Development
• He, because he developed a number of issues, we finally, He developed a number of issues, so we finally
• Number one, and number two, require that the action taken to oppose the development be completed in a
• Number one, and number two, require that the action taken to oppose the development be completed in a
• There was a development project going out in Huntington Beach in my district that took over 10 years

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I'm excited to see how this develops into a question, Representative Steele. I'm sorry.
• Most importantly, this bill supports local economic development without weakening any regulatory standards
• This is a good bill that focuses on economic development.
• held to all the same standards as a restaurant this is a good little bill that focused on economic development
• helps your washing wineries on meat and This is a good little bill that focused on economic development

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held public hearings on several alcohol-related bills. HB 2128 would expand the sports entertainment facility liquor license to cover publicly or privately owned facilities where patrons engage in sports, amusement, or recreational activities, such as the Leavenworth Adventure Park. The prime sponsor and supporters said it would modernize the license while keeping LCB safety controls in place; one member questioned whether it amounted to an expansion of alcohol access. A fiscal note had been requested but not yet received, and the public hearing was closed without action. The committee then heard HB 2207, which would create a bonded beer warehouse license and make related changes to bonded wine warehouse law. The sponsor said it would help a Ridgefield logistics warehouse store beer the same way it can already store wine and spirits, while supporters from the Washington Brewers Guild said it would give breweries parity with wineries. Distributors and other opponents raised concerns about direct-to-consumer shipping, public access to warehouses, and federal tax-and-trade restrictions; the sponsor said amendments were being considered to address some of those issues. The hearing was closed without action. HB 2536 would allow wineries to hold spirits, beer, and wine restaurant licenses, or beer and/or wine restaurant licenses, at additional winery locations. The sponsor and winery representatives said the bill would reduce administrative burden and let wineries operate tasting rooms and restaurant-style spaces more flexibly, while opponents argued it could broaden alcohol access and create tied-house concerns. HB 2476 would remove the 120-seat-per-screen limit for theaters seeking a spirits, beer, and wine theater license; the sponsor and theater operators said existing alcohol control plans and other safeguards would remain in place, and the change would help theaters compete and attract patrons. The committee also heard HB 1701, which would allow multiple liquor licensees to operate within a shared facility and was described as a way to support a mixed-use winery/brewery/restaurant project; the sponsor said he was willing to remove the Public Records Act exemption again, and distributors urged transparency and guardrails. In executive action, the committee took up HB 2229, revising the Professional Engineers Registration Act. After adopting Amendment CLA 407 to restore current law on the board’s name, the committee voted to report the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation. Several members supported the bill as a modernization of registration and continuing-education provisions, while some members voted no, citing concerns about changes to board membership requirements.

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• And then our third ranking budget is our transportation and economic development silo with 15% of the
• And then our third ranking budget is our transportation and economic development silo with 15% of the
• state budget. transportation and economic development silo with 15% of the state budget.
• The Community Development Block Grant for disaster recovery is $73 million.
• Coming in with our infrastructure and economic development realm, the transportation work for in with

Bills: S7010

Committee: Senate Appropriations

Keywords: Roth contributions, deferred compensation, retirement savings, Florida Statutes, tax benefits

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations met to take up SB 7010 by Senator Mayfield, which would authorize Roth post-tax contribution options in state and local deferred compensation plans. The bill was briefly explained, received one appearance in support, had no debate, and was reported favorably by roll call vote. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from the Governor’s Office of Policy and Budget on the governor’s recommended $117.4 billion “Floridians’ First Budget.” The presentation highlighted major spending areas including education, health care, public safety, transportation, environmental restoration, and economic development. Key proposals included increased FEFP funding for K-12 schools, teacher salary funding, higher education support, Everglades and water quality funding, emergency preparedness reserves, corrections staffing and pay increases, law enforcement recruitment bonuses, cybersecurity, and affordable housing and infrastructure investments. Members asked extensive questions about property tax reserve planning, litigation funding, emergency response fund balances and expenditures, the use of federal reimbursement for the Everglades detention facilities, the animal abuse hotline, Hope Florida, corrections staffing, and the proposed reduction in ADAP eligibility for HIV/AIDS medication assistance. A member of the public also testified at length about concerns that the ADAP changes would harm access to life-saving medications and alleged improper shifting of program funds. Committee members and the presenter acknowledged follow-up questions on several items, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken beyond the favorable report on SB 7010 and adjournment.

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• When we work with them, we were demoing the PyroKit tool last week, and that is still under development
• And the second question – And I would ask, is this PyroKit, how you had on slide 13, was that developed
• Slide 14: What is the state-sponsored policy template library development project?
• So, the policy development project, there are policies and then there are programs.
• So we're developing those templates for. all public bodies that want to use them. Thank you.

Committee: House Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

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• We are looking at developing and updating a more comprehensive natural disaster plan to address many
• So, that's actually a plan that's developed from a... Local level.
• a plan. ...developed a plan.
• They must have a written plan, which the camp develops.
• We don't have a template or a specific plan that they must follow; they develop that on their own.

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• of the team's response is the result of internal communication from emergency management at the development
• The agencies met and we developed a plan.
• The camp develops those plans. We don't have a template or a specific plan that they must follow.
• When developing emergency plans, camps should also coordinate with their insurance companies.
• Camp should develop a communication system that will work even in the event of a cell outage or power

Committee: House Culture, Recreation & Tourism

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• In fact, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the
• Before the development of a geothermal project, developers need to drill a small number of exploratory
• And supporting the development of affordable housing at no additional cost to the state.
• Keeping kids on probation for too long interferes with healthy development, compounds trauma.
• That's money that we could be investing in youth development.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• For example, a developer will sell potential applicants on the idea that for $80,000, a potential applicant
• House Bill 4211 would protect investors and residents in those non-traditional developments. defines
• We've had success in developing processes to... ...disrupt these places.
• I serve as an advisory board member for StoneArch Inc., a blockchain developer.
• This bill will help attract blockchain developers, non-profit innovators, and online communities who

Bills: HB111

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Becker, I rise to present AB 752, AB 752 updates state law to support the development of childcare centers
• Yes, and it is critical to have it in multi-family, especially when we develop affordable housing with
• Development, so it is very critical to the infrastructure.
• Participating in regular physical activity can lower the risk of developing chronic diseases such as
• As a chair of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, Household Impact.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Along with my husband, we co-developed a soil health test called the Haney Soil Health Test.
• So Texas needs to lead in the development of regenerative agriculture to drive large business and export
• I grew up on the outskirts to San Antonio where I got to see land development happen real-time and that
• So, when it comes to development, we have 1,100 people. per day coming into Texas, as Representative
• As you had mentioned, development patterns are at the forefront of this. and with that I close.

Bills: HB3032 , HB3434 , HB3574 , HB5339 , HB5646

Committee: House Higher Education

Keywords: nursing education, clinical sites, health facilities, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, legislative study, healthcare training, tuition, financial assistance, higher education, public institutions, student support, nonresident students, Texas Education Code, resident tuition, scholarships, regenerative agriculture, grants, sustainable farming, soil health, bioremediation

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• Authorizes FDOT to provide workforce development grants to state colleges and school districts to fund
• And finally the bill requires FDOT to belt develop and submit a report regarding the widening of interstate
• We all including Gulfstream Park need to come together and develop a plan that allows us to keep Florida
• And it's not just that they're supporting this industry's growth and development.
• There are a great industry development strong in Florida and let's also try to give lives much better

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The organization is developing the product. Was that not part of the agreement? Mr.
• It's 10 years in lag from development.
• I know that you have some programmers, I think mid-level developers, some senior business analysts.
• Are we, as a state, starting to develop inside of the application itself? Could you review?
• Are we, as a state, developing inside of I-Connect for the clients? Mr.

Summary: The subcommittee heard a lengthy presentation on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ I-Connect system, based on an ILAB assessment of the platform’s performance and requirements. ILAB said the system provides useful centralized records, reporting, compliance support, and audit trails, but users described it as cumbersome, outdated, and inefficient, with excessive manual entry, weak navigation, limited notifications, no mobile app, poor printing/export options, and performance issues. ILAB also said the original 2013-era requirements were too high-level and that only a portion of the requirements could be verified, with some features de-scoped or never implemented. Their recommendations included better integration with electronic health record systems, improved performance monitoring, electronic signatures, OCR, and more modern export and verification tools. Public testimony from providers and advocates echoed those concerns. A support coordination provider said the system is nicknamed “I Disconnect,” described problems with EVV/GPS sign-ins, lengthy support plans, lack of a phone app, and possible HIPAA concerns. Another advocate said the system should have preserved family access to records and criticized the need for providers to use workarounds and additional software. APD staff said the agency has spent about $19.7 million through FY 2023-24, has regular build updates under the current contract with WellSky, and uses an internal help desk and vendor ticketing process to triage bugs versus enhancement requests. They said some issues are handled case-by-case, critical tickets have SLAs, and the agency is working on interoperability and other requested improvements. Members questioned whether the system should be fixed or replaced, whether the original contract and SaaS arrangement were sufficient, and whether the state received value for the money spent. APD said the system went live in phases and that all functionality was in place by June 2024, while ILAB and members noted significant technical debt and unresolved gaps. The committee also discussed record retention, provider access to records after a consumer changes providers, and whether federal funding or compliance could be affected. The meeting ended with broader budget remarks emphasizing completion over expansion, stronger upfront planning for technology projects, and more accountability before funding new systems or major enhancements.

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• to be able to go after just that part of inflated billing, which is something we've seen recently develop
• to be able to go after just that part of inflated billing, which is something we've seen recently develop
• to be able to go after just that part of inflated billing, which is something we've seen recently develop
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• recently develop and the investigators<00:10:52.120><c> saying</c><00:10:52.360><c> we</c><00:10:52.519

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00 Roll Call: 00:06 SB24 Discussion: 01:08 SB24 Vote: 13:22 SB18 Discussion: 14:40 SB18 Vote: 21:54, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first took up Senate Bill 24, a measure aimed at combating property and casualty insurance fraud. Senator Girdler and witnesses from the Insurance Institute of Kentucky and the National Insurance Crime Bureau said the bill would expand the definition of a fraudulent insurance act to cover statements that misrepresent the scope of property damage or repair costs, with the goal of addressing inflated storm-damage claims and out-of-state bad actors. Members discussed whether existing prosecutors were already handling these cases, the role of Commonwealth’s attorneys versus the Attorney General, and the need to keep the bill narrowly tailored to criminal intent rather than negligence or ordinary disputes over value. The committee substitute was adopted, the bill received favorable expression, and a title amendment was also adopted. The committee then heard Senate Bill 18, which would address a shortage of insurance options for automobile dealers by allowing nonadmitted carriers to provide garage liability coverage in Kentucky. Testimony from an insurance agent and a legislative agent for Big I Kentucky described a shrinking market in which some small dealers cannot find coverage at all, risking closure. Members asked about the meaning of garage liability, consumer protections, solvency concerns, and whether more competition could lower prices; witnesses said surplus lines carriers already operate in Kentucky, agents play an important vetting role, and errors-and-omissions coverage would apply to the agent. The bill was supported as a way to preserve dealer businesses and expand coverage options, and it passed the committee with favorable expression after roll call.

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• We also hold two patents that we've been able to generate from the research and development that we've
• </c><01:11:00.080><c> that</c> from the research and development that from the research and development
• our new technologies and use to develop our new technologies and host<01:11:41.920><c> customers</c>
• This bill aligns Minnesota development.
• I urge you to support House development.

Bills: HF3127 , HF3816 , HF3814 , HF3815 , HF3817

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity