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• It came to us as a performance audit for the Department of Commerce and the North Dakota Development
• When our committee was going through committee work, we noted that Commerce already gets audited every
• So the thought would be to put more transparency in that component, but not completely go into Commerce
• They would like it to get connected to the ongoing audits of the Commerce Department.
• It's basically, we brought up whether the Department of Commerce would be a better conversation with

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2271, which would formally place adult residential facilities in code and rebase their Medicaid reimbursement rates. Sponsor Chairman Ruby and HHS staff explained that these facilities, often serving people with dementia or acquired brain injury, are reimbursed at a much lower rate than skilled nursing care and help reduce bottlenecks in higher-level facilities. Members questioned how the program differs from basic care and nursing facility memory care, and the bill was referred to the HR section for deeper review before possible action on Monday. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2396, as amended, which would authorize an independent third-party performance audit of the Department of Commerce and the North Dakota Development Fund, with findings shared with the state auditor. Sponsors said the proposal was prompted by concerns raised in testimony and that a private audit could begin faster than a state audit. The committee adopted an amendment adding an emergency clause and directing the report to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee, then passed the bill 20-0 with 3 absent. Next, Representative Clemine presented Senate Bills 2226, 2036, and 2037. SB 2226 would presume an incarcerated person indigent at initial appearance so counsel can be provided at that critical stage; the commission said the appropriation would fund contract attorney hours, and the bill was sent to HR for further review. SB 2036 would create procedures for determining juvenile fitness to proceed in delinquency cases, with a $500,000 appropriation for mental health evaluations, and SB 2037 would begin a juvenile criminal code framework and include a $300,000 appropriation for fitness-to-proceed evaluations; both were also referred to HR, with some concern raised about staffing and overlapping functions. After a short break, the committee heard education-related appropriations bills. SB 2234 would replace expired ESSER funding for Choice Ready grants, but members noted the program was not included in the K-12 budget and sent it to E&E for comparison with existing appropriations. SB 2286, a University of North Dakota request for a new nursing school facility, drew extensive discussion about the age and condition of the current building and the size and scope of the project; the committee ultimately adopted a do-not-pass motion 22-0. SB 2213, the “science of mathematics” bill modeled on the science of reading initiative, would fund math professional development and implementation; it was also referred to E&E for further review. The committee then briefly passed the Racing Commission budget, SB 2023, and began discussion of the Trust Lands budget, SB 2013, including a proposed retention increase for investment-related positions.

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• Moving on to our testifier in person, we have the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Sher Manor.
• We have the Chamber of Commerce in support.
• We have the Chamber of Commerce in support.
• We have the Chamber of Commerce in support.
• Thank you. 1442 we have Chamber of Commerce in 1442 we have Chamber of Commerce in support<00:31:19.519

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Economic Development and Technology met on February 5, 2025, and heard testimony on several bills related to economic development, broadband, tax policy, and family support. HB 455 drew support for a startup-business loan program, with DBEDT, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and Hmua Collective among those in favor; Tax Foundation Hawaii questioned the need for a special fund. HB 437, concerning Hawaii trade/investment offices, received support from DBEDT and Hawaii Friends for Civil Rights, and members asked DBEDT about how to measure return on investment from the overseas offices. HB 650, dealing with broadband-related administration, was supported by DBEDT, the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Food Industry Association, and others, while committee discussion focused on the role of the state’s trade and investment offices and broadband administration. HB 935, on digital navigator support, received testimony in favor from DBEDT, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Hawaii system, and others, but also drew comments about consumer representation and the need for service on neighbor islands. The committee also heard strong testimony on tax and family-related measures. HB 572, which would remove the grocery tax, received overwhelming support from groups including the Hawaii Food Industry Association, AARP Hawaii, and others, with testimony emphasizing food insecurity and cost-of-living relief; Tax Foundation Hawaii offered technical comments. HB 701, a caregiver tax credit bill, was supported by AARP Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others, with AARP stressing the burden on family caregivers and Tax Foundation Hawaii suggesting the credit percentage be reduced to preserve price-shopping incentives. HB 753, another child and dependent care tax credit measure, drew support from AARP Hawaii, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hawaii Children’s Action Network Speaks, and others; Tax Foundation Hawaii again raised technical concerns, this time about the complexity of the formula. After testimony, the committee took up decision-making. HB 455 was passed with amendments, including transferring administrative responsibility from the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to the Community-Based Economic Development Program, blanking out the appropriation, adding one business loan officer FTE, and noting a $95,000 cost. HB 437, HB 650, HB 934, HB 442, and HB 572 were all advanced with amendments, generally involving blanking out appropriations, moving amounts into committee notes, technical cleanup, and setting effective dates to July 1, 3000. HB 935 was deferred because of overlap with public library programs and uncertainty about federal funding for digital navigator positions. The chair also indicated HB 7 would be amended to add a nonrefundable family caregiver tax credit and related technical changes, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• Harrell: IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A VIABLE
• CODIFIES FLORIDA STATUTE STATEWIDE OFFICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE LED BY THE CHIEF MANUFACTURING
• GRANTS PROGRAM IN PARTICULAR THE GRANTS ARE FOCUSED AT SMALL MANUFACTURERS SO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER DESIGNATED, HE IS ONE OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• COLTON MACDILL, FLORIDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WAIVES SPEAKING IN SUPPORT.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• If you have any further questions, you can contact the House Consumer Protection and Commerce chair at
• If you have any further questions, you can contact the House Consumer Protection and Commerce chair at
• consumer can contact the house cons consumer protection<00:13:38.240> and<00:13:38.480> commerce
• <00:13:38.800> chair<00:13:39.199> at<00:13:39.440> 586 protection and commerce
• chair at 586 protection and commerce chair at 586 8470<00:13:41.639> thank<00:13:41.760> you

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• like individually at the county level does make for some challenges, particularly as it relates to commerce
• like individually at the county level does make for some challenges, particularly as it relates to commerce
• like individually at the county level does make for some challenges, particularly as it relates to commerce
• like individually at the county level does make for some challenges, particularly as it relates to commerce
• like individually at the county level does make for some challenges, particularly as it relates to commerce

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard several resolutions focused on agriculture, invasive species, biodiversity, and clean energy finance. STR 34/SR 20 asked Hawaii’s congressional delegation to urge USDA to address unequal treatment of Hawaii in exporting agricultural goods; the Department of Agriculture supported the measure. STR 41/SR 25 encouraged each county to develop its own biosecurity plan, with testimony from the Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, and the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species supporting county-level planning and coordination. Testifiers emphasized the importance of local response capacity for invasive species, while also noting that quarantine authority should remain at the state level; one witness requested an amendment to include possible legislative changes needed at the state and county levels. STR 110/SR 91 requested a study on the feasibility of a state green bond program, with support testimony submitted by Coalition Earth and no oral testimony from the energy office. Members asked questions about how county biosecurity plans would interface with existing state efforts, and witnesses described current interagency work and county response plans already being developed for species such as little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and coqui frogs. The discussion also referenced a recent Oahu coqui detection on Sand Island and the need for flexible treatment options. For the green bond measure, members described it as a potential tool for renewable energy goals. No opposition testimony was presented on the measures discussed. On decision-making, the committees recommended passage of STR 34/SR 20 with technical non-substantive amendments, STR 41/SR 25 with the suggested amendment from CAPS, STR 56/SR 40 without amendment, and STR 110/SR 91 with technical non-substantive amendments. The recommendations were adopted by the committees, and the agenda concluded with adjournment.

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• THAT IS MORE THAN MY FRIENDS AT COMMERCE, ODP, AND DOT, AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS COMBINED.
• . >> Chair: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT PRESENTATION WE HAVE THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• ON THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT FLORIDA COMMERCE AND MY PRESENTATION TODAY IS THAT
• FLORIDA COMMERCE IS THE GOVERNOR DESIGNATED STATE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING ALL OF THE
• THROUGH OUR OFFICE OF LONG-TERM RESILIENCY WHICH IS HOUSED UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UMBRELLA AT COMMERCE

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of Commerce.
• House File 4, a bill for an act relating to commerce, establishing a budget for the Department of Commerce
• As to the commerce case.
• <03:32:12.640> And commerce omnibus bill. And commerce omnibus bill.
• c> that's<04:20:52.640> very quarters of commerce, that's very quarters of commerce, that's

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• directly the majority of the Commerce directly the majority of the Commerce Committee<00:23:20.760
• The majority of the Commerce Committee asks for your support on the motion of ought to pass on Senate
• The Committee on Commerce, to which was referred Senate Bill 25, an act allowing credit union members
• The majority of the Commerce Committee asks for your support on the motion of ought to pass on Senate
• necessary the majority of Commerce necessary the majority of Commerce Committee<00:31:05.559>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The legislation was reported from the Committee on Labor and Commerce with an amendment in the nature
• It was reported by the Committee on Labor and Commerce with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
• The legislation was reported by the Committee on Labor and Commerce with a substitute and an amendment
• Delegate from Virginia Beach, delegate, Commerce Fowler. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Delegate from Virginia Beach, delegate, Commerce Fowler. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Keywords: March 09, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The Commerce Committee will come to order. Kimberly, please call the roll. Here. Here.
• Members, this is our first Commerce meeting, and it's an absolute pleasure to work with each and every
• want to acknowledge some of our chairs that chair the committees that make up the committees of commerce
• our incredible staff who do such an amazing job to keep the trains on the tracks for us here in Commerce
• I think Commerce is, in my opinion, by far the best committee here in the House.

Summary: The Commerce Committee held its first meeting, took roll, established a quorum, and heard opening remarks from the chair, vice chair, and ranking member emphasizing the committee’s broad scope and focus on Florida’s economy and daily-life issues. The committee then considered several bills, with members and staff noting the agenda included four bills and a PCS. The first measures dealt with insurance and consumer regulation. CS/HB 367 on home and service warranty associations was explained as allowing financial requirements to be met through one or more contractual liability policies and reducing certain filing requirements; an amendment adding requirements for liability insurance coverage was adopted, and the bill passed favorably. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance and also passed favorably. HB 6015, which deleted the word “reusable” from the wine keg statute, had brief support testimony and passed favorably. The committee spent the most time on CS/HB 105, a strike-all PCS on thoroughbred permit holders and decoupling racing from gaming. The sponsor said the revised bill would decouple racing and gaming while adding protections for the thoroughbred industry, including a notice period before racing could stop, permit transferability, and changes to how breeders’ and owners’ funds are administered. Supporters argued the bill would preserve and strengthen the industry through clearer rules and more direct support, while opponents—horsemen, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and related businesses—warned it would harm a major rural industry, threaten jobs, and favor casino interests. After extensive debate, the strike-all was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a divided vote. Finally, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates was presented as correcting an unintended consequence in surcharge law for utilities owned by one municipality but located in another. Testimony focused on the fairness of the current surcharge structure and the impact on Miami Gardens and North Miami Beach. After debate about negotiation, parity, and local impacts, the bill passed favorably. The committee then adjourned after its first meeting.

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• Lacey Day is the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
• In the balcony, we have the Board of Chamber of Commerce Executives... ...Commerce Executives.
• In the balcony, we have the Board of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
• Commerce. Senator 252 by Senator Presley, anatomical gives, clarification.
• Senate Bill 326 by Senator Mark Abraham, Commerce, with amendment.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

Transcript Highlights:

• of Commerce, and we'll stand on...
• We also have testimony from Cap Chamber of Commerce, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the Title Guarantee
• of Commerce, the Maui Chamber<00:33:13.679> of<00:33:13.840> Commerce,<00:33:14.799>
• , the Title uh Title Chamber of Commerce, the Title uh Title Guarantee<00:33:16.320> of<00:33:
• Sherry Manor from the Chamber of Commerce. >> Hello, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee.

Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

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• Good afternoon, and welcome to the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor.
• Attorney General Ford, welcome to Commerce and Labor and all of your presenters.
• Attorney General Ford, welcome to Commerce and Labor and all of your presenters.
• Yohan Ontario's with Kara Nevada on behalf of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce.
• Good afternoon, Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483

Keywords: health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth

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• Shawn O'Neal, with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, wrote on March 7th in the Star Tribune, quote,
• wrote on March 7th in the of Commerce wrote on March 7th in the Star<00:21:39.280> Tribune,<00
• A 2021 Minnesota Chamber of Commerce report found that, quote, "Minnesota needs immigrants.
• Regarding undocumented immigrants, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce found, quote, "In reality, this
• :22:35.679> report Minnesota Chamber of Commerce report Minnesota Chamber of Commerce report found

Keywords: 1183, house

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• this is an amendment that looks very similar to the one that the Senate adopted last week in the Commerce
• this is an amendment that looks very similar to the one that the Senate adopted last week in the Commerce
• <00:03:29.840> week<00:03:29.959> in<00:03:30.000> the<00:03:30.080> Commerce
• adopted last week in the Commerce adopted last week in the Commerce Committee<00:03:31.239> um
• by the PCA Commerce or health they<00:42:12.359> would<00:42:12.560> coordinate<00:42:

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 737, which would amend Minnesota’s lead- and cadmium-related product restrictions and was re-referred to the Committee on Environment, Finance and Policy. Representative Bjorn Olson said the bill was prompted by a constituent who could no longer make cadmium-based art supplies in Minnesota, and he argued the law unintentionally swept in professional art materials that are used safely and are important to Western art culture. The committee first adopted the author’s A2 amendment, which broadened the bill to include additional exemptions beyond paint and pastels, including certain pens, mechanical pencils, and vehicle keys/key fobs. Testimony in support came from Darren Reenie of Wet Paint Artist Materials and Framing, who said artist paint and related supplies account for a significant share of sales and that the ban threatens independent art supply businesses and artists’ access to essential pigments. Josh Fiser of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation supported the key and key fob exemption, saying the current law is overly broad, exposure risk is minimal, and Minnesota should align with California and European Union standards. Bill Morgan of the Arts and Creative Materials Institute and Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association also supported the amendment, arguing there was little scientific basis for including pens, mechanical pencils, and professional artist materials, and citing prior reviews in the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the European Union. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, through Assistant Commissioner Kirk Kadelka, opposed broad exemptions and emphasized that no amount of lead is safe for children. He said the law was based on evidence from consumer products associated with elevated blood lead levels and argued that safer alternatives exist for many of the items in the amendment, including pens, mechanical pencils, and some key components. He also raised concerns about exposure during production and disposal. Committee members questioned the scope of the exemptions and whether the industry had workable alternatives. The A2 amendment was adopted, and the bill was then advanced for further consideration and re-referred as noted by the chair.

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• for Civil Rights and Technical Education Hawaii, Pamantasan Filmom Cares, the Filipino Chamber of Commerce
• for Civil Rights and Technical Education Hawaii, Pamantasan Filmom Cares, the Filipino Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber<00:14:37.320> of cares the Filipino Chamber of cares the Filipino Chamber of Commerce
• <00:14:40.000> local Commerce local Commerce local five<00:14:43.120> Worker five Worker
• and the Honolulu Office of Economic Revitalization, and President of the Filipino Chamber of Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• it administers an external Commerce it administers an external complaint<00:41:12.160> process
• She also said she is on Commerce and believes a lot will come through Commerce as well.
• She said she is looking forward to working with the group and coming through Commerce.
• Representative Bernie Perryman continued that she believes a lot will come through Commerce when dealing
• Committee so we look the Commerce Committee so we look forward<00:55:22.240> to<00:55:22.720>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The meeting was an informational walkthrough for the Health Finance and Policy Working Group, focused on committee structure, budget basics, and major health-related accounts and programs. Staff explained the roles of House Research and House Fiscal, then reviewed key funds used by the committee, including the general fund, government special revenue fund, federal funds, the health care access fund, remediation account, and drinking water revolving fund. They also outlined the committee’s main budget areas, noting that medical assistance is the largest general fund item and that the Department of Health is a substantial agency funded by a mix of federal, general fund, and special revenue dollars. A major portion of the presentation covered subsidized health coverage programs. Staff described Medical Assistance (Minnesota’s Medicaid program) as an entitlement for eligible Minnesotans, with no premiums or cost sharing, and explained its managed care and fee-for-service delivery systems. MinnesotaCare was presented as a separate federal-state basic health program for people who are not eligible for MA, with income limits, premiums for adults age 21 and older, and cost-sharing requirements; staff noted that federal premium tax credit changes affect MinnesotaCare premium ranges. The presentation also summarized MNsure’s role in the individual market and in determining eligibility for premium tax credits, cost-sharing reductions, MinnesotaCare, and MA. The committee also received an overview of health-related licensing boards and occupational regulation. Staff said Minnesota has 16 health-related licensing boards, funded mainly through the state government special revenue fund and subject to legislative appropriation, and explained that health occupations may be regulated by the Department of Health, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, or the boards under chapter 214. Interstate licensure compacts were briefly noted as a way to ease practice across states. No bills were debated and no votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting.

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• and the Office of Attorney of Commerce and the Office of Attorney General.<00:08:12.000> Over
• With this in mind, the Department of Commerce is committed to ensuring investments in the system are
• With this in mind, the Department<00:20:04.480> of<00:20:04.640> Commerce<00:20:05.039>
• is<00:20:05.280> committed<00:20:05.600> to Department of Commerce is committed
• <00:41:52.800> Commerce by the Department of Commerce Commerce by the Department of Commerce

Bills: HF3830, HF3688

Keywords: utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house

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• First reading of Senate File number 1943, an act relating to commerce.
• <00:09:55.560> act<00:09:55.760> relating<00:09:56.200> to<00:09:56.320> commerce
• <00:09:57.400> Norris an act relating to commerce. Norris an act relating to commerce.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer by Deacon Bruce Richards of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waconia, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a roll call establishing a quorum. The journal from the previous day was approved, and reports from standing committees and divisions were adopted without objection. The chamber then moved through second readings of several House Files, introduced House Files 5051 through 5066, and received multiple Senate Files for first reading. Several Senate Files were referred to committees or paired with House Files for comparison, including SF 1943 (commerce), SF 2691 (housing), SF 4282 (forecast adjustments), and SF 4760 (public safety). The House also received a Rules and Legislative Administration report designating a number of bills for the April 23 calendar and requiring pre-filing of amendments for those measures. The Speaker announced a Senate message seeking House concurrence on amendments related to HF 3437. During announcements, Representative Hansen noted Arbor Day tree distribution plans and invited members to help prepare trees the next day. Representative Lilly offered birthday wishes to Representative O'Driscoll. Representative Niska announced a safety drill after adjournment and moved to adjourn the House until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026; both the adjournment-time motion and the motion to adjourn prevailed.

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• Uh, I move that Senate File 4177 be withdrawn from the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
• 00:10:40.880> the<00:10:40.960> Committee<00:10:41.320> on<00:10:41.480> Commerce
• <00:10:41.839> and from the Committee on Commerce and from the Committee on Commerce and Consumer

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through routine orders of business, including receipt of House messages and first and second readings of several bills. House File 3615, a cannabis-related bill, was received and referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with Senate File 3670. Senate Files 3957, 4072, 3956, 239, and 3955 received second reading, and the introduction calendars were given first reading and referred as indicated. During motions and resolutions, the Senate approved several committee re-referrals: SF 4075 was moved from Transportation to State and Local Government; SF 4177, a bill related to the Secretary of State, was moved from Commerce and Consumer Protection to State and Local Government; SF 4262 was moved from Taxes to State and Local Government; and SF 4418 was moved from Health and Human Services to Human Services. The chamber also adopted committee reports and designated special orders. The main special order considered was SF 3832, which would modify eligibility for the dairy assistance investment relief initiative program to allow dairy producers established since 2022 to enroll. The author explained the bill would help new dairy producers access an existing program with no new fiscal impact, and Senator Dames spoke in support. The Senate then gave SF 3832 third reading and passed it by a vote of 66-0, with its title agreed to. The session concluded with announcements, including invitations to a Metro Parks pizza event and St. Louis County Days, a reminder about legislative auditor evaluation topic suggestions, and a brief St. Patrick’s Day reflection by Senator Murphy before the Senate adjourned until March 18 at 11:00 a.m.