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• member from the audience then inquired about the data used in these initiatives and how it would be shared
• gallery today, this is also... ...a reminder to continue engaged, being involved and active in our shared
• who do not know, the Woody Museum is a renowned Smithsonian-affiliated museum whose mission is to share
• This is taking EDAP back to its original constitution where it is a 90% share.
• Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared

Bills: HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , SB14 , HB 12 , HB1522 , HB422 , HB675 , HB204 , HB748 , HB912 , HJR99 , HB1399 , HB1400 , HB 1094 , HB365 , HB 1109 , HB647 , HCR35 , HCR123 , HCR124 , HR57 , HR87 , HR111 , HR228 , HR230 , HR322 , HR624 , HR625 , HR626 , HR627 , HR628 , HR630 , HR631 , HR634 , HR635 , HR636 , HR637 , HR638 , HR639 , HR640 , HR645 , HR646 , HR648 , HR649 , HR651 , HR652 , HR653 , HR654 , HR664 , HR665 , HR668 , HR675 , HR676 , HR678 , HR679 , HR680 , HR683 , HR686 , HR688 , HR689 , HR694 , HR695 , HR697 , HR698 , HR699 , HR472 , HR622 , HR632 , HR633 , HR643 , HR655 , HR657 , HR660 , HR661 , HR662 , HR663 , HR667 , HR670 , HR674 , HR681 , HR682 , HR696

Keywords: animal feed, tax exemption, ad valorem taxation, retail, constitutional amendment, retail sale, tangible personal property, Texas tax code, groundwater, water conservation, financial assistance, Texas Water Development Board, innovation fund, local conservation districts, transportation protection agreement, funeral services, insurance exemption, regulation, deceased transportation, HB 365

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• Amy, to your point, you know, we have talked about having similar data and being able to share accurate
• Amy, to your point, you know, we have talked about having similar data and being able to share accurate
• legislator would want, or from the public, that we could, you know, some information I guess I can share
• And if that can be captured and shared in any way, I guess, if requested. Yep.
• I can share that with our leadership and our business analysts and see what we can come up with.

Committee: House Appropriations - Human Resources Division

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 2399, concerning therapeutic leave days for psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs). Sarah Aker from the Department of Health and Human Services explained the current Medicaid rate-setting methodology, how occupancy affects rates, and why paying the full rate for leave days would create additional fiscal impact. Members debated whether the bill should pay the full Medicaid rate, a flat reduced rate, or a tiered rate, and discussed whether a cap or department authorization should be used to control use of leave days. The department said it was not supporting the change as it was not in the governor’s budget, though it supported family engagement in care. After discussion, the committee settled on a compromise motion to set therapeutic leave days at a $500 daily rate and require department authorization of the number of leave days. The motion passed 6-2, with Representative Anderson voting no and the rest of the recorded members voting yes. The committee then moved on to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget materials, where Michelle Zander walked through detailed population and rate calculations for women’s and men’s facilities, county holds, deferred admissions, transitional facilities, work release, and proposed reentry, man camp, and Grand Forks-related costs. Members asked about the county jail reimbursement rates and the overall pool of funds, and Zander explained the calculations and noted the proposal was roughly break-even depending on assumptions. The committee also heard an overview of DOCR IT requests from Amy and NDIT staff, including data processing, medical modules, a new client management system, body scanners, data management tools, facility management software, medical software upgrades, college solutions, and body cameras/tasers. Staff explained that the new client management system would likely be a multi-phase project with a wide cost range based on vendor selection and scope, and that the current request was for phase one. Members emphasized the importance of better data tracking, staff safety tools, and information that could help explain programming and release outcomes to the public. The committee planned to continue with Veterans Affairs the next day and then return to Senate Bill 2015.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm grateful to Secretary Sean Duffy who is here today to share the Trump administration's priorities
• It's going to be a process that's going to take all of us working together, and I look forward to sharing
• but making sure that there's a complete view of infrastructure is incredibly important, and I would share
• I just share that and urge you to help us. I look forward to working with you. Time is money.
• ago was about the announcement of funding freezes and you were very responsive at the time and I shared

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Keywords: surface transportation, infrastructure reauthorization, bipartisan collaboration, safety, federal programs, funding challenges, bureaucracy, transportation needs, critical projects, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. Discussions centered around key principles aimed at improving the safety and reliability of the transportation network, reforming federal programs for efficiency, and addressing the diverse transportation needs across various states. Members emphasized the importance of bipartisan collaboration to streamline processes, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and ensure timely funding for critical infrastructure projects. There were also notable conversations about specific projects and funding challenges, reflecting the urgency for action and commitment to modernizing America's infrastructure.

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• You know, this I think was the first major test of our ability to work together under this power-sharing
• You know, this I think was the first major test of our ability to work together under this power-sharing
• <00:09:27.600><c> under</c><00:09:27.920><c> this</c><00:09:28.080><c> power</c><00:09:28.320><c> sharing
• </c> together under this power sharing together under this power sharing agreement<00:09:29.440><c> and

Bills: HF601

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I think for sharing with your lived experience and the work that you do.
• I think<00:08:48.240><c> uh</c><00:08:48.560><c> for</c><00:08:48.800><c> sharing</c><00:08:49.120><c
• > with</c><00:08:49.279><c> your</c><00:08:49.519><c> lived</c> think uh for sharing with your lived
• think uh for sharing with your lived experience<00:08:50.240><c> and</c><00:08:50.480><c> the</c><00:
• I think for sharing with your lived experience and the work that you do.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2037, which would replace the current executive board model for Direct Care and Treatment with a commissioner-led structure. Representative Frederick moved the DE1 amendment, which was adopted, to conform the bill with Senate language and place the CEO under the commissioner. Frederick said the change was intended to preserve some continuity while increasing accountability and insulating direct health care services from politics. Frederick argued that the existing executive board, which meets only a few times a year and hires the CEO, would leave the legislature and governor with limited ability to respond quickly to serious problems in a billion-dollar agency. He said the bill is about accountability to Minnesota taxpayers and creating a structure more like other state agencies. Public testimony was closed without any outside witnesses. Members discussed the tradeoffs between board governance and a commissioner model. Chair Schumacher noted Frederick would become chief author of the bill, and several members said they appreciated the effort to balance accountability, continuity of care, and operational expertise. Questions focused on the role of the advisory council; Frederick said it would remain in place so stakeholders could advise the commissioner and CEO, and that legislators are included among its members. The committee then laid over House File 2037, as amended, for possible inclusion in a later bill.

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• If you share with all due respect, I would never show up to a Broward County school board meeting and
• I want to share something with you and just just my perspective and are utilizing librarians who are
• One 40 one share with us for about a minute. >> Yes, I just want to say society court requires more availability
• What scares me, though, is when we get into a situation and I'm you know, we share the same quarter is
• And then all the other stakeholders have shared chair that I'm not just this year, but also in years

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• More specifically, SEMS aims to provide a method for information sharing and effective collaboration
• What does Cal OES do to facilitate information sharing between all of the different agencies, departments
• What does Cal OES do to facilitate information sharing between all of the different agencies, departments
• What does Cal OES do to facilitate information sharing between all of the different agencies, departments
• We were assembling to make sure that we had that information sharing not only on the response side of

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on California’s emergency alert and warning systems, especially in light of recent Southern California wildfires and the January 9 evacuation alert that was mistakenly sent to millions of residents. Opening remarks emphasized the loss of life, the strain on first responders, the importance of timely warnings, and concerns that public trust in alerts has been undermined by delays, confusion, and over-alerting. Members repeatedly raised questions about how to improve speed, accuracy, coordination across jurisdictions, and public understanding of the difference between evacuation warnings and orders. Cal OES staff described the state’s alert and warning framework, including SEMS, the State Warning Center, IPAWS, WEA, and EAS, and said local governments retain primary responsibility for issuing alerts because they know local roads, shelters, and hazards best. They said Cal OES supports local agencies with training, technical assistance, testing, and backup alerting help when requested, and that local alerting authorities must test their systems every 30 days and complete FEMA-required training. Members pressed Cal OES on gaps in smaller or under-resourced jurisdictions, the lack of a statewide unified system, compliance monitoring, redundancy for people without reliable technology, and whether the state should take a more active role. Cal OES said it could assist smaller jurisdictions and step in during emergencies, but that a statewide system would require further analysis and funding. Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County emphasized that local control is essential because counties differ widely in structure, geography, and alerting responsibilities, and he described the challenges of rural areas, limited cell coverage, and multiple platforms such as Nixle, Reverse 911, and social media. Nick Russell of Watch Duty said the nonprofit fills gaps by providing fast, geospatially detailed wildfire information from volunteers and public data, and argued that context and redundancy are critical because official alerts often arrive too late or lack enough detail. Members praised Watch Duty’s usefulness and asked about incorporating similar capabilities into state systems. Public commenters also raised the need for broader redundancy, including earthquake-warning partnerships, and wildfire survivors urged the committee to address the confusing patchwork of alerts and to honor prior compensation commitments to PG&E fire survivors. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only and adjourned after member questions and public comment.

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, I'd like to share a little bit about what we do at the Texas Department of Insurance.
• Also, when we respond to legislative inquiries, we share educational materials that can be put into legislative
• Member companies must share a portion of TWIA's losses through assessments as prescribed by statute.
• I want to conclude by simply saying we've shared our biennial, biennial report to the legislature with
• Um, as we mentioned, Tua's share of the coastal market is, um, I would say, more significant than Fair

Committee: House Insurance

Transcript Highlights:

• I look forward to our witnesses sharing the real-world impacts of this inflation on the work that they
• In my written testimony, I've shared additional examples of the many IJA successes, but I've shared some
• Appreciate it and thank you for the witnesses for traveling here to share your experiences with regard
• I'll just share one example.

Committee: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Keywords: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, IIJA, bipartisan infrastructure, funding flexibility, NEPA, environmental reviews, bureaucratic delays, federal funding, infrastructure investment

Summary: The committee meeting focused on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, discussing the ongoing implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Chairman Capito highlighted the bipartisan nature of the legislation and the necessity of refining existing provisions to ensure effective delivery of transportation projects. Notable emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility in funding to address inflation impacts and delays caused by bureaucratic hurdles, especially relating to environmental reviews under NEPA. Witnesses from state transportation agencies provided valuable insights into real-world challenges faced in project execution, ultimately underscoring the importance of continuous federal support for infrastructure development. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of federal funding freezes by the previous administration, which have reportedly hindered several ongoing and planned projects. This issue raised significant concern among committee members, who urged the need for reliable funding and the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles that could cause delays in project implementation. The meeting concluded with a commitment from the members to work collaboratively to overcome these challenges and ensure a smooth path forward for critical infrastructure investments.

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• stories that demonstrate the standard of excellence our law enforcement team has set, but I'll quickly share
• Chair, can we get a report on that and maybe share it with the committee? That's a big one. Mr.
• Chair, can we get a report on that and maybe share it with the committee because I'm really concerned
• that would like more information about when these devices are being added, certainly feel free to share
• And decoupling just gives the race track the option not to run and not to share gaming revenues.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard presentations on protecting minors from age-restricted products from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Attorney General’s office. DBPR described its Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco division’s licensing and enforcement work on alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, and hemp sales, including inspections, undercover underage-purchase operations, arrests, and coordination with the Attorney General on hemp and nicotine enforcement. Members asked about trends in youth use, retailer training, use of underage decoys in investigations, and whether additional education or penalties could help reduce sales to minors. The Attorney General’s office then outlined the new nicotine dispensing device directory created under last year’s law, explaining the criteria for listing devices attractive to minors, the notice process for manufacturers and retailers, and enforcement consequences once listed devices become contraband. Members discussed online sales, product descriptions, notice to industry, and whether more outreach to parents, schools, and local partners could help. The committee then took up House Bill 105, which would decouple thoroughbred pari-mutuel permit holders from the requirement to conduct live racing in order to operate card rooms/slot gaming. The bill sponsor said the measure would align thoroughbred permits with other live-event permits and argued the industry is already declining and heavily subsidized, so the Legislature should not force a private business to keep an unprofitable line of business. An amendment by Rep. Yeager was adopted to remove live-racing requirements for thoroughbred permit holders who are card room licensees, broadening the bill’s effect to include Tampa Bay Downs as well as Gulfstream Park. Public testimony was sharply divided: supporters said decoupling would give tracks flexibility and not end racing, while opponents from the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry warned it would undermine live racing, breeding, jobs, farmland, and the broader equine economy. After debate, several members spoke in favor of the bill, emphasizing business flexibility, declining foal counts, and the view that the state should not require a private industry to maintain racing to keep gaming rights. Opponents argued the bill could damage a signature Florida industry and its economic impact. The committee then voted 10-6 to report HB 105 favorably, with several members voting no and some excused. The meeting then adjourned.

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• and then also related to that program uh we're updating uh the statute to allow for the office to share
• Um, and then also related to that program we're updating the statute to allow for the office to share
• Um, and then also related to that program we're updating the statute to allow for the office to share
• Related to that program, we're updating the statute to allow for the office to share with plan account
• So we will be happy to share that after the meeting.

Bills: HF4362 , HF4252 , HF4440

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• Two, facilitate information sharing between departments and agencies to avoid multiple state agencies
• Two,<00:02:59.480><c> facilitate</c><00:03:00.240><c> information</c><00:03:00.880><c> sharing</c> Two
• , facilitate information sharing Two, facilitate information sharing between<00:03:01.600><c> departments
• Um, I will share a very quick anecdote from my experience with AMBERs.
• </c> shared by them. Thank you, Mr. Chair. shared by them. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Bills: SF856 , HF4482 , HF3672 , HF1234 , HF4591 , HF3554 , HF936

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

Transcript Highlights:

• And finally, I want to end by just sharing an update over the year.
• <01:04:43.560><c> me</c> greater share than both me greater share than both me and<01:04:44.880><c> the
• </c> Sharing of Minnesota state fire aids.
• </c><01:20:34.960><c> I</c> of 2018 and the shared sacrifice bill.
• I of 2018 and the shared sacrifice bill. I will<01:20:35.200><c> give</c><01:20:35.480><c> Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• friendship, recognition of the friendship, cooperation,<00:04:41.840><c> and</c><00:04:42.080><c> shared
• </c><00:04:42.400><c> democratic</c> cooperation, and shared democratic cooperation, and shared democratic
• Alexander Ure, we thank you unanimously from the Senate of Maryland for your service and for our shared
• Uh, Whimo is returning to the State House to share their driverless technology.
• </c><01:32:19.920><c> their</c> to the state house to share their to the state house to share their driverless

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 960, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, um, today I'm going to share a lot of information with you.
• So um today I'm going to share a lot of information with you.
• So um today I'm going to share a lot of information with you.
• So um today I'm going to share a lot of information with you.
• </c> housing providers get um the lion share housing providers get um the lion share or<00:42:07.359>

Bills: HF3425 , HF3424 , HF1385

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, eviction, rent, nonpayment of rent, landlord-tenant, residential tenant, notice to quit, unlawful detainer, housing, lease violation, late fees, rental assistance, legal aid, tenant rights, Minnesota Statutes 504B.321, pre-eviction notice

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• And we have brought in more than our fair share of federal dollars to Minnesota in our short time of
• </c> have brought in more than our fair share have brought in more than our fair share of<00:03:41.120
• </c> be and again I just I'm I'm just sharing be and again I just I'm I'm just sharing that<01:14:02.000
• So, I will share those with you.
• Thank you. share those with you. Um, thank you for share those with you.

Bills: HF2986 , HF3555

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

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• Governor Simpson shared his father's wit by telling how to become a sure failure: Try to please everybody
• Governor Simpson shared his father's wit Governor Simpson shared his father's wit by<00:03:34.080><c>
• I'm grateful to share that I completed my treatments and have been cancer-free ever since.
• I'm<00:08:52.560><c> grateful</c><00:08:52.880><c> to</c><00:08:53.120><c> share</c><00:08:53.360><c>
• between a company and a to be shared between a company and a registered<01:13:42.320><c> agent.

Keywords: 916, all

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• me that it's about as fair as you can be if everybody's using the road and they all pay their fair share
• We often get in this conversation about what is fair and the trucks pay their fair share and I can share
• and I can trucks pay their fair share and I can share<00:42:09.680><c> more</c><00:42:10.000><c> data
• more data with the committee, but share more data with the committee, but just<00:42:11.839><c> one<
• </c> that and can certainly share that data. that and can certainly share that data.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies. Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment. Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• And and that responsibility<00:51:20.480><c> is</c><00:51:20.720><c> a</c><00:51:20.960><c> shared</c
• ><00:51:21.599><c> it's</c><00:51:21.839><c> a</c><00:51:22.000><c> shared</c> responsibility is a shared
• it's a shared responsibility is a shared it's a shared responsibility.<00:51:23.359><c> And</c><00:51
• So we've started to implement shared services and central services.
• service organization type more uh shared service organization type of<01:09:04.239><c> process.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum, approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting, and then approved a large agenda of contracts and related items, with the total agenda amount stated as $359,638,393.88. Most items were approved without objection, but two contracts were pulled for discussion: attorney general panel counsel contingency fee contracts and a Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission personal services contract. For the attorney general’s office, Chris Lewis explained that the contracts were panel counsel contingency fee agreements, with 14 qualified awards from 16 applicants. He said the contracts were contingency-based, so no money would be paid unless cases were successful, and that the fee structure worked out to roughly 5% under the statutory waterfall. Senators asked about the size of the contracts, whether the terms were uniform, why no Kentucky firms were among the awardees, and how the public should understand the large dollar figures. Lewis said one Kentucky firm applied but was disqualified for a late submission, other Kentucky firms had inquired but did not apply, and local firms could still work with national firms on cases. The committee then approved the contracts. The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission contract drew more extensive questioning. Commission representatives said they had previously had a contract disapproved because the proper process was not followed, so they used an RFI process posted on the state and commission websites for at least three weeks. They received one applicant, a Kentucky firm, and set the rate at $125 per hour. Members questioned whether the commission was acting beyond its ethics mission, whether staff were helping draft complaints against legislators, and whether the commission was taking on a prosecutorial or human-resources role. The commission said its role is limited to enforcing the legislative code of ethics, providing advisory guidance, and following the formal complaint process; it does not pursue matters outside that code. Members also raised concerns about the earlier procurement misstep and the commission’s credibility, and the commission apologized, said it had corrected the process, and pledged to comply going forward. The committee then approved the contract.

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• . >> So the first thing I wanted to just share was a map of where states have adopted the postpartum
• Uh the result is that a system it really helps the system to operate efficiently, shares information
• </c><00:40:54.640><c> information</c><00:40:55.280><c> more</c> efficiently, shares information more
• A few other critical talking points that I want to share.
• And I want to share one data point that's not reflected in the slide.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first approved the draft minutes from September 26. Senator Gray then raised the idea of creating a continuing subcommittee or recurring agenda item on palliative care and hospice, noting that the issues are evolving and suggesting the committee revisit the idea in coming months. The bulk of the meeting focused on Department of Health and Human Services updates. Officials described contingency planning for SNAP amid the federal shutdown, including a USDA notice that November benefits may not be fully funded, letters to participants warning of possible delays, and coordination with the New Hampshire Food Bank and local pantries. They said New Hampshire serves about 42,000 SNAP households, with average benefits around $300 a month, and that the department is also preparing to transfer funds for a special fiscal committee meeting. WIC was discussed separately: officials said WIC benefits had been extended through November 7 using additional USDA funds, but that some community agency-based WIC services may need to pause while money is redirected to food benefits. Officials also outlined New Hampshire’s rural health transformation grant application under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill, describing a potential five-year, up-to-$1 billion opportunity focused on critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals, federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, and EMS. Members asked about transportation, workforce, and nursing retention; officials said transportation is included in the proposal, housing is not, and workforce supports may include lower tuition or awards but not loan repayment or traditional scholarships. They also said the final application would be submitted in early November and that priorities would be adjusted depending on the eventual federal award. Finally, Medicaid director Henry Lipman gave a quarterly postpartum coverage update. He said postpartum coverage is now nearly universal nationwide, and in New Hampshire 2,351 women had used the benefit through May 2025. He reported that mental health services were the most frequently used postpartum service, followed by preventive care, substance use disorder treatment, and cardiovascular-related care, and noted that Medicaid women have experienced a disproportionate share of maternal deaths. Committee members asked about rural distribution and the share of women receiving mental health services, and Lipman said the department would follow up with additional data. The meeting then moved into the annual update on New Hampshire’s 10-year mental health plan, with staff describing progress toward a more integrated continuum of care and improved data infrastructure.