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• </c> accounting level in the nursing program accounting level in the nursing program I<01:02:43.599><
• Our one ask would be to fully fund this program.
• </c> would be to uh fully fund this program would be to uh fully fund this program uh<01:03:42.039><c
• The peer support program has a very valuable peer support program that they have expanded to states across
• programs where outpatient or inpatient programs where we<01:27:15.760><c> can</c><01:27:15.880><c> get

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• </c> extensive research into such programs extensive research into such programs across<00:19:50.400>
• , and I'm an advocate of the drug court program.
• And I just want to be clear that that does not help our specialty court programming.
• And I just want to be clear that that does not help our specialty court programming.
• Court programming. It does not help us get people into long-term recovery.

Committee: House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They have not previously been included because we didn't have a Hawaii PA program.
• </c><00:21:35.360><c> Now</c> didn't have a Hawaii PA program. Now didn't have a Hawaii PA program.
• </c> this time could alter the pilot program this time could alter the pilot program and<01:04:11.240
• But we do want the pilot program to continue with the misdemeanor.
• But we misdemeanor to the pilot program.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee first took up gubernatorial message nominations. Margaret Jackson was heard for reappointment to the State Council on Mental Health, where she said her lived experience with family members facing schizophrenia, houselessness, and substance use issues motivates her service. Andrew Savaiano was heard for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council and said he wanted to continue elevating youth voice and lived experience. Tao Yan was heard for the Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Treatment Plants and emphasized the importance of wastewater treatment to public health and the environment. The Department of Health testified in support of the nominations, and the committee later adopted chair recommendations to advise and consent to all three nominations, noting Senator Favela’s excuse and no recorded objections. The committee then heard HB 1853 relating to dementia. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies, advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience, including a person living with Alzheimer’s and his caregiver spouse, who described the value of early diagnosis and coordinated support. Supporters said the bill would expand memory care navigation and access, especially on neighbor islands and in rural areas, and help families connect to resources earlier. One member raised concerns about the cost and scale of the proposed program, asking about the number and cost of dementia specialists and noting broader budget pressures, but the bill remained under discussion with no final action shown in the transcript. The committee also heard HB 1591 relating to health care, which would expand the preceptor tax credit to additional health professions, including physician assistant students and PAs, with testimony in support from nursing, public health, medical, and provider organizations. Supporters argued the measure would help address workforce shortages and improve training opportunities for local and economically disadvantaged students. A committee member asked about the aggregate cost of the credit and whether the existing credit had been fully utilized; the chair noted the bill was being kept narrower than broader proposals because of fiscal concerns. The transcript then moved to HB 1961 relating to health care access near facilities, with supporters arguing it protects access to legal reproductive health care and opponents saying it is unnecessary, vague, and burdensome on free speech and protest activity. No final vote on the bills appears in the excerpt provided.

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• Let me ask you about this infrastructure liaison officer program.
• So there's a reimbursement program built into this.
• But my understanding is that this particular program, the grant program, the total amount allocated..
• place, listen, I ran this program.
• Program for them. Would you have a problem with that? I'm sorry.

Summary: The House convened, established a quorum, heard an invocation and pledges, and approved several routine motions, including excuses for absent members, permission for committees to meet while the House was in session, and postponements of some bills. The chamber also received a Senate message listing measures passed by the Senate and adopted a memorial resolution honoring the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, with remarks entered into the House Journal after a moment of silence. The House then took up a long third-reading calendar and passed a series of Senate bills on topics including criminal justice and corrections sunset provisions (SB 2405, 2406, 2407), election equipment testing (SB 2166), electric grid reliability and attack-preparedness exercises (SB 2148), firefighter collective bargaining (SB 777), DFPS and foster care procedures (SB 1141 and SB 1398), Medicare durable medical equipment billing (SB 1330), property tax administration (SB 1453), probate cleanup and record transfers (SB 1448 and SB 1839), mental health filing procedures (SB 53), school residency for children in safety placements (SB 226), diabetes-related amputation study (SB 1677), rapid DNA analysis (SB 1723), utility rate transparency and capacity cost recovery (SB 1664 and SB 1856), community supervision eligibility (SB 552 postponed), and other measures. Several bills passed with broad support, while others drew notable opposition and narrower margins, including SB 777, SB 2137, SB 2111, SB 1677, SB 1936, SB 1453, and SB 38. Two bills drew especially extensive debate. SB 2148, dealing with electricity supply chain reliability and tabletop exercises for critical facilities, was discussed as a grid-security measure aimed at coordinating utilities, law enforcement, ERCOT, and the PUC in the event of physical attacks; it passed unanimously. SB 1936, changing how LSD is measured for criminal prosecution from dosage-based to weight-based calculations, prompted extended discussion about lab consistency, carrier mediums, and fairness in charging, with supporters saying it would help crime labs and law enforcement and opponents warning it could distort penalties depending on the medium used; it passed 108-26. The House also passed SB 36, creating a Homeland Security Division within DPS, after questions about overlap with TDEM and the cost of adding personnel. Late in the day, the House debated SB 38 on eviction procedures, with supporters saying it targeted squatters and streamlined removal of unauthorized occupants, and opponents arguing it would make evictions too easy and worsen homelessness; it passed 85-44. The chamber also began debate on SB 37, a major higher-education governance bill that would expand governing-board oversight of curriculum, hiring, and faculty senates; members raised concerns about academic freedom, faculty governance, and the impact on humanities programs, and debate was still underway at the end of the transcript.

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• </c> senate in uh creating the program senate in uh creating the program identifying<00:38:28.079><c>
• </c> quarters of commerce program. quarters of commerce program. um<00:39:56.160><c> at</c><00:39:56.400
• </c> or assessment and mitigation program. or assessment and mitigation program.
• </c> in implementation of the program in implementation of the program requirements.<00:41:43.440><c>
• </c> to our construction program. to our construction program.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> we're adapting programs we're adapting programs um<00:44:41.200><c> that</c><00:44:41.839><c> better
• </c> high schools but also there are programs high schools but also there are programs could<00:48:55.680
• . programs. programs.
• I have actually graduated from a CTE program.
• to that aren't part of another program to do<01:08:52.759><c> that.

Committee: Senate Capital Budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Yes, it is cannabis related programming.
• And this program, you have to sign up.
• And this program, you have to program. And this program, you have to sign<00:53:54.559><c> up.
• </c> care of people uh in Medicaid programs care of people uh in Medicaid programs at<01:50:14.400><c
• </c><01:50:35.760><c> would</c> these every one of these programs would these every one of these programs

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c><01:04:04.039><c> itself</c> historic tax credit program itself historic tax credit program itself
• The only MHFA program that finances conversion is the Housing Infrastructure Bond program, but there
• The only MHFA program that finances conversion is the Housing Infrastructure Bond program, but there
• The only MHFA program that finances conversion is the Housing Infrastructure Bond program, but there
• The only MHFA program that finances conversion is the Housing Infrastructure Bond program, but there

Bills: HF1277 , HF812 , HF457 , HF633

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• ,</c><00:07:25.440><c> and</c> operational shift command program, and operational shift command program
• And they are programs they value.
• program for children as well.
• Now, I yield back. meal programs. USDA's own findings meal programs.
• </c><07:31:14.718><c> GM</c> troubled asset relief program. GM troubled asset relief program.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> programs to achieve these objectives. programs to achieve these objectives.
• As you are job skills training program.
• The budget bill kindly jail program.
• </c> address that is some of the programs address that is some of the programs that<00:54:25.359><c>
• . >> Yeah, I mean, it's a great program.

Bills: HB60

Committee: Joint Judiciary

Keywords: geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02 Roll Call: 00:00:08 26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35 Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59 Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all

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• Grant program.
• The initial planning grant program.
• </c> electric school bus deployment program electric school bus deployment program from<00:25:34.640>
• We don't administer the energy assistance program, and we don't have any formal role in the program.
• </c> solar for public building grant program. solar for public building grant program.

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• he is reducing the funding and program he is reducing the funding and as<00:09:35.079><c> I</c><00:09
• </c> impacting the importance or the program impacting the importance or the program and<00:10:02.839
• </c> is a land owner enrolled in the program is a land owner enrolled in the program and<00:53:10.119
• </c><00:54:12.760><c> and</c> payments to partake in the program and payments to partake in the program
• </c><01:35:43.840><c> uh</c> political contribution refund program uh political contribution refund program

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2437, the governor’s proposed tax bill, and first adopted the A25-Z42 amendment to put the bill in the desired shape. Commissioner Paul Marquardt of the Department of Revenue then presented the bill as part of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s budget, describing it as a response to budget pressures that would make the tax system more fair and stable while supporting economic development and jobs. Marquardt walked through the bill’s major provisions. These included sustainable aviation fuel policy, repeal of K-12 education credit assignment, elimination of the political contribution refund, expansion of the research and development credit, short-line railroad infrastructure modernization, changes to the state airport fund levy, replacement of attachments and appearances with distribution systems, a narrow personal property tax exception for low-income housing tenants, reduced aquatic invasive species aid, and a 34% reduction in PILT payments. He then focused on the sales tax article, saying it would lower the statewide rate by 0.75% while expanding the base to selected professional services such as accounting, banking, brokerage, and legal services, with business-to-business transactions exempt. He said the proposal would be effective for sales and purchases after September 30, 2025, and estimated a first-year rate-cut impact of about $99 million versus $215 million from the service expansion, while arguing that most households would see a net tax cut. He also noted other changes such as landlord penalty adjustments, a 30% reduction in sustainable aviation fuel incentive payments, repeal of local government cannabis aid, and repeal of the tax filing modernization account. Public testimony began with Kyle Playford of the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, who strongly opposed the proposed sales tax on professional services, especially financial planning. He argued that financial planning is an essential service for retirement, investment, and long-term financial security, and said the tax would raise costs for consumers, reduce access for middle-class families, small business owners, and retirees, and put Minnesota firms at a competitive disadvantage. The chair then indicated that additional public testimony would continue before member questions.

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• The request is for three project program administrator pool positions from the higher education central
• reached out to, this is going to be a fiscal-related position involved in budgeting and auditing the program
• So we wanted to be able to expand that, and so we started a new program we're calling it a continuum
• we're calling it a continuum of We wanted to be able to expand that, and so we started a new program
• Is our veteran service officers program still running strong, and do you foresee any improvements in

Committee: All ALC-PERSONNEL

Summary: The committee first reviewed several personnel actions. It approved the Arkansas State Police request to swap three corporal positions for three lieutenant positions to supervise increased trooper staffing along the I-40 corridor, with no net increase in positions and an estimated cost of $89,000 from general revenue. It also approved Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for three project/program administrator pool positions to support the new College of Veterinary Medicine, and approved the Department of Commerce Economic Development Commission’s request for an extra help position tied to Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act work. One item was pulled from consideration. The committee then received a report on a reduction in force at the Department of Veterans Affairs that eliminated six positions. Senator Petty asked for reassurance that veterans’ services would not be harmed, and VA Secretary Colonel Rob Ader explained that the action was part of a broader restructuring rather than a simple cut, intended to realign the agency, free resources, and expand services such as a new continuum-of-care program, veteran employment support, and stronger coordination with employers as veterans transition out of service. He said the agency also expected to save money. Members also questioned VA officials about the impact on county and district veteran service officers and about severance and retirement implications for affected employees. VA officials said the county VSO program remains in place, with efforts underway to improve training, supervision, and consistency across counties, including reporting to county judges. They also explained that severance is based on years of service, is not recouped if an employee later takes another state job, and that retirement eligibility and early-retirement penalties would still apply under existing rules. The committee took no further action after the reports and adjourned.

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• from a very smart legislator, who is our chair, who passed AB 1332 and established a pre-approval program
• from a very smart legislator, who is our chair, who passed AB 1332 and established a pre-approval program
• All this bill does is simply extend that program into single-family and small multifamily developments
• They want to do it in a cost-effective, time-effective way, and this program.
• This program shouldn't just be for fire survivors.

Summary: The Assembly Local Government Committee heard AB 748 by Assemblymember Harabedian, a bill to expand California’s pre-approved housing plan program beyond accessory dwelling units to single-family and small multifamily developments under 10 units. The author said the measure builds on the earlier AB 1332 model, is intended to reduce time and cost in plan review, and gives local governments flexibility to choose designs while preserving permitting fee revenue. He also noted the bill had been worked to remove local government opposition and that similar pre-approved approaches have been used in Altadena and by Los Angeles County after recent fires. Support testimony came from Habitat for Humanity California, which said the bill would streamline the costly and labor-intensive early design and plan review phase and help affordable builders, nonprofits, and small developers move more quickly to permits. A representative from Abundant Housing Los Angeles and SPUR also spoke in support. No opposition witnesses appeared. Committee members expressed support, with Assemblymember Ward offering to coauthor and move the bill. The committee voted 7-0 to pass AB 748 to the Appropriations Committee, and the roll was briefly held open for an absent member before being closed.

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• She launched workforce training programs for school-aged Black and brown girls. Please welcome.
• Workforce training programs for school-aged Black and brown girls. Please welcome Ray Naletz.
• Price served for six years as director of the Department of Social Services, overseeing programs such
• has advanced community-centered programs, public-private partnerships, and philanthropic initiatives
• Members, you can find more information about our 2026 Women of the Year in the program on your desks.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It also converts the grant program into a competitive grant program instead of a direct grant to a specific
• Minnesota already has workforce training programs, but this is a unique and little bit different.
• </c><00:04:52.560><c> out</c> and we see that there are programs out and we see that there are programs
• </c> communications between these programs. communications between these programs.
• Part of the problem is that we have not made effective use of the programs that we have.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Communities, we have some programs aligned with this type of work.
• So, we employ several of those students once they graduate from the program.
• It's not an easy task for our partners and our community rehabilitation programs.
• And it's not an on and off switch sometimes that happens with programs.
• Someone goes to a program during that time, and that's a barrier.

Keywords: 914, all

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• House Bill 1717 authorizes cities and counties to establish a sales and use tax remittance program for
• proposed substitute, which was heard in committee, and also places all administrative duties for the program
• House Bill 1717 authorizes cities and counties to establish a sales and use tax remittance program for
• proposed substitute, which was heard in committee, and also places all administrative duties for the program
• House Bill 2559 is the bill providing a local option for the funding of affordable housing programs.

Summary: House Finance heard briefings on several tax and housing-related bills, including HB 1717 on a local sales and use tax remittance program for affordable housing, HB 1859 on expanding density bonuses for housing on religious organization property, HB 1960 on a renewable energy excise tax, HB 2133 on making a senior citizen center property tax exemption permanent, HB 2135 on extending a disabled veterans housing sales tax preference, HB 2140 on tax treatment for land transferred to government entities, HB 2442 on a broad package of local tax and levy changes, and HB 2559 on a local option short-term rental tax for affordable housing. Staff also described multiple proposed substitutes and amendments, many of them technical or aimed at shifting administrative duties, changing tax credits, or requiring voter approval. In executive session, the committee adopted a substitute for HB 1717 and reported it out unanimously with a due pass recommendation. HB 1859 was also reported out with a due pass recommendation after members discussed added flexibility for affordable housing on faith-owned land. For HB 1960, the committee adopted amendments clarifying tax administration and JLARC review, rejected an amendment that would have adjusted property tax levies to offset shifts, and then advanced the bill on an 11-4 vote. HB 2133 and HB 2135 both received technical amendments and were reported out unanimously, with members emphasizing the value of permanent or extended tax preferences for senior centers and disabled veterans. The committee then advanced HB 2140, which narrows tax consequences when land is transferred to a governmental entity and is used for current-use purposes, with members describing it as a fix for unintended burdens on landowners and farmers. HB 2442, a large local government finance package, drew the most debate; amendments to make new taxes credits against state taxes and to require voter approval were rejected, and the bill passed 9-6. HB 2559, which would allow a local option excise tax on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing, also saw rejected amendments on state tax credits, local control, and voter approval before passing 9-6. Throughout, supporters framed the bills as tools for local governments and affordable housing, while opponents argued they would increase taxes and should require direct voter approval or state offsets.

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• ; HB 2472, water; HB 2473, water; HB 2480, waste program; HB 2485, plant resources, energy and water;
• measure; HB 2804, rule affordable; HB 2805, electronic signatures; HB 2806, lawful present public program
• 2802 ballot measure 2804 rule affordable 208 05 electronic signatures 2806 lawful present public program
• , including charter schools and education savings accounts, has found positive... ...programs, including
• And every day, I see my dad's service program. And on the back, it's a picture of him.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Pamela Murphy as Doctor of the Day. Members also introduced a number of guests, including Deacon Ernie Gonzalez, local Prescott officials, Arizona Game and Fish commissioners, and advocates from the Alzheimer’s Association. A proclamation was read designating January 26, 2026, as Arizona Aviation Day, with remarks highlighting the aviation industry’s economic impact and the presence of airport and aviation representatives in the gallery. The clerk then read a long list of bills that had been first read or referred for printing, and a second-reading calendar covering measures on water and energy, education, elections, taxes, housing, veterans, public safety, and other topics. No floor votes on those bills were taken during this segment. Representative Gress also read a resolution recognizing National School Choice Week and praising Arizona’s school choice programs, including charters and ESAs. Much of the remainder of the session consisted of members’ personal privilege remarks responding to violence and immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota and elsewhere. Speakers from both parties and several senators and representatives condemned ICE tactics, described constituent fear and family separations, and called for constitutional rights, due process, and accountability. Representative Sandoval requested and the House observed a moment of respectful silence in memory of Alex Pretty and Renee Good. The House then received committee and caucus announcements and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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• It focuses on program integrity and efficiency.
• It focuses on program integrity and efficiency.
• It focuses on program integrity and efficiency.
• that maybe should be in a different, less expensive program or they'll be served well.
• </c><00:13:01.519><c> over</c> on on our on the on the programs over on on our on the on the programs

Keywords: 1187, senate, all