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• Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has them, and you have them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.

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• Please check out your listing, as more locations are popping up around us, in South Dakota and Iowa,

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• The next state would be Iowa.
• The next state would be Iowa.

Keywords: 908, all

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• The next state would be Iowa. They have a grooming statute. The next state would be Iowa.

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

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• This is a study done by the Iowa Attorney General, and they looked at transactions at these cryptocurrency
• This is a study done<00:35:33.359><c> by</c><00:35:33.520><c> the</c><00:35:33.680><c> Iowa</c><00:35

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But, you know, they pulled out of us and they went down to South Iowa.
• Out of us and they went down to South Iowa, and they left us paying a lot more for our fertilizer up

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• But, you know, they pulled out of us and they went down South Iowa.
• Out of us and they went down South Iowa and they left us paying a lot more for our fertilizer up here

Summary: The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals. The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.

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• But, you know, they pulled out of us and they went down South Iowa.
• But, you know, they pulled out of us and they went down South Iowa.

Summary: The committee met for its third interim meeting, approved the prior meeting minutes, and heard a series of statutory reports from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Water Resources. Chair Hauck noted that Legislative Management had denied the committee’s earlier request for a fertilizer capacity study, and that the committee would also revisit the proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger later in the day. Commissioner Doug Goring reported on several agriculture topics, including uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, irrigation expansion potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and usage in North Dakota. He emphasized that fertilizer supply depends heavily on natural gas and water, that most nitrogen fertilizer is imported, and that large-scale fertilizer plants require very large capital investments. Members discussed fertilizer storage, natural gas pipeline capacity, water availability, and the role of state infrastructure in supporting value-added agriculture. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the tool was created under 2017 legislation to help evaluate projects expected to cost $1 million or more, and that the department is proposing adjustments to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and changing hydrologic data. He said the changes would remain focused on direct, demonstrable costs and benefits, not indirect impacts, and would be implemented through guidance and operating procedures rather than statutory changes. Committee members and water users discussed whether the revisions would better reflect real-world conditions, including deferred maintenance, changing rainfall patterns, and downstream effects. A representative from the Water Resource District Association said the group was working with DWR and hoped to review test scenarios before the June meeting. The committee then received a detailed presentation on Devils Lake, its outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. State Engineer John Paskowski reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow constraints, and the purpose of the Tolna Coulee structure in limiting head cutting and preventing uncontrolled downstream releases. Members questioned whether the structure was effectively a dam, whether the lake would naturally overflow without it, the last time the outlets ran, and whether water quality in Devils Lake has improved over time. Paskowski said the outlets last operated in August 2025, that sulfate levels still limit operations, and that the lake has freshened somewhat but not enough to eliminate water-quality concerns. The discussion also touched on whether water from flooded areas or closed-basin systems could be reused for irrigation, and on the broader implications of wet cycles, inundated land, and drainage management across the state.

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• Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
• Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. I don't know about you, Mr.

Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258

Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification

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• some of the other states that do back-to-school sales tax: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa
• I don't know about you, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. I don't know about you, Mr.

Summary: The House debated a series of amendments to a major income tax bill, with repeated arguments over tax fairness, affordability, administrative feasibility, and the role of the Department of Revenue. Early motions to reconsider a failed child care amendment were rejected, and Amendment 2561, which would have restricted data sharing with the IRS, was also defeated after debate over privacy, federal relationships, and whether the proposal was administrable. Amendment 2579, which would have required annual reporting on the tax’s effects on filers, businesses, and charitable donations, likewise failed, with supporters emphasizing transparency and opponents arguing DOR was not the right agency and the report was too speculative. Amendment 2598, proposing to use half of new revenue for a broad sales tax cut, was rejected despite arguments that it would reduce regressivity and provide immediate relief; Amendment 2556, expanding sales tax exemptions for diapers and other child-care essentials to include adult diapers and earlier implementation, also failed after debate over scope and timing.

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• Last election cycle, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin
• Last year alone, eight states, Idaho, Iowa.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Illinois even. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• online sellers without state nexus or brick-and-mortar stores just across the border in Wisconsin, Iowa

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• Move on to the next testifier: Gail Larson, on behalf of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa.
• Gail Larson: I'm here on behalf of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa. Good morning.

Bills: HF837

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, 1183, house

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• attract a workforce from an area that includes more than 22 counties in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa
• attract a workforce from an area that includes more than 22 counties in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa

Keywords: 1183, house

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• For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Iowa seek recognition?
• 30.600><c> from</c> for what purpose as a gentle woman from for what purpose as a gentle woman from Iowa

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• For what purpose does the gentleman<07:08:55.680><c> from</c><07:08:56.080><c> Iowa</c><07:08:56.798>
• </c> gentleman from Iowa seek recognition? gentleman from Iowa seek recognition?
• Look, I'm a farm kid from Iowa.
• Look, I'm a farm kid<07:09:52.958><c> from</c><07:09:53.120><c> Iowa.
• When I came to kid from Iowa.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• was a little bit of hassle for me to get to that marriage license from, in this case, Polk County, Iowa
• /c><02:16:33.719><c> uh</c><02:16:33.760><c> Polk</c><02:16:34.120><c> County</c><02:16:35.080><c> Iowa
• </c> uh the in this case uh Polk County Iowa. uh the in this case uh Polk County Iowa.

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• state of Texas and when a heartbeat can be detected at around 6 weeks in states like Florida, Georgia, Iowa
• weeks in states like<05:54:25.840><c> Florida,</c><05:54:26.798><c> Georgia,</c><05:54:27.680><c> Iowa
• ,</c><05:54:28.240><c> South</c> like Florida, Georgia, Iowa, South like Florida, Georgia, Iowa, South

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin. These should be coming to Minnesota.
• Uh<01:44:58.960><c> Cedar</c><01:44:59.360><c> Rapids,</c><01:44:59.760><c> Iowa,</c><01:45:00.639><c
• you</c><01:45:00.880><c> had</c><01:45:01.040><c> them</c><01:45:01.199><c> in</c> Uh Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• , you had them in Uh Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you had them in Wisconsin.<01:45:02.480><c> These</c><01:45:

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• Please check out your listing, and more locations are popping up around us: South Dakota and Iowa, and
• are popping up around us, South Dakota are popping up around us, South Dakota and<00:19:02.320><c> Iowa
• 03.280><c> now</c><00:19:03.440><c> it's</c><00:19:03.760><c> spreading</c><00:19:04.080><c> to</c> and Iowa
• and now it's spreading to and Iowa and now it's spreading to Florida<00:19:04.960><c> and</c><00:19:

Keywords: 1183, house