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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/14/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- That's what a pump jockey's job was.
- </c> the state to assume liability on a job the state to assume liability on a job where<03:34:22.880
- </c><03:34:27.600><c> That</c> was foolproof for that job. That was foolproof for that job.
- </c> are very knowledgeable and do a good job are very knowledgeable and do a good job and<04:39:43.440
- Representative Darby such a great job.
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- medium unmanned surface vessels due to private investments from Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, and many jobs
- Thanks for doing such a great job, and you're so smart, and you're really so fortunate to have you here
- amendments thank you thank you for being thank you committee thank you all thanks for doing such a great job
- Good job. Senator Duplessis. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good job, Senator Duplessis. Thank you, Mr.
- You're doing a marvelous job in your new position as commissioner of ATC. Appreciate it. Go Pokes.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary B
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House lawmaker proposes more funding for expanded emergency emergency housing 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- very hard to get to where I am today, which is someone who has graduated from high school and has a job
- very hard to get to where I am today, which is someone who has graduated from high school and has a job
- very hard to get to where I am today, which is someone who has graduated from high school and has a job
- very hard to get to where I am today, which is someone who has graduated from high school and has a job
- very hard to get to where I am today, which is someone who has graduated from high school and has a job
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources 2ND REVISED Apr 7th, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- with Senator Kurt recently, telling her about this, but that work diligently every day and do a great job
- Senator Kirt recently, telling her about this, but that work diligently every day and do a great job,
- That is led by the career staff, and they do a fantastic job in my observation since October, since I've
- So it's a benefit to the officers because of the danger in the job. Further questions?
- We have to show that it was caused from their job, that they had sought treatment, and that they are
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
state government, vendor contracts, subcontracting, public database, contract assessment, transparency, retirement, law enforcement, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System, school resource officers, public safety, public finance, contract management, service-driven contracts, state accounting, intangible assets, Oklahoma Police Pension, disability benefits, mental health, retirement system
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Resources met with a quorum and first took up two executive nominations for Ben Lepak, one to serve as Secretary of State and one to serve in the governor’s cabinet. Lepak described the Secretary of State office’s work on business filings, recordkeeping, and initiative petitions, and said the office’s career staff handled those duties well. Senators asked about fairness in the initiative petition process and administrative rules; Lepak emphasized transparency and ministerial, nonpolitical administration. Both nominations advanced on 8-0 votes.
The committee then considered several House bills tied largely to government transparency and purchasing oversight. House Bill 3415 would require state entities to report contracts and subcontractors, include performance metrics, publicly post contracts and assessments, and document consultant outcomes; it passed 8-0 despite concerns about a $2 million fiscal impact and added OMES workload. House Bill 3414 would require OMES to identify whether contracts are service-based and create a digital warehouse for intangible assets; it passed 6-0. House Bill 3310 would authorize OMES payment-procedure rules, require invoice legitimacy checks and a 60-day payment window, and create compliance reporting with possible budget recommendations for noncompliance; it passed 7-0 after questions about appeals and penalties. House Bill 3413, requiring agencies to include more detail on contractors and consultants in annual budget submissions, also passed 7-0.
The committee also approved House Bill 2206, which moves new school resource officers into a law-enforcement retirement system rather than teacher retirement, with testimony that it would help recruit officers and would apply only to new hires; it passed 6-0. House Bill 3265, which expands who can make PTSD disability determinations for first responders to include psychologists and certain licensed mental health professionals, passed 7-0 after discussion of psychiatrist shortages and concerns about diagnostic standards. House Bill 4486, authorizing a Gold Star monument at the Capitol funded by private donations, passed 7-0. Finally, House Bill 1219, barring state agencies and schools from using state funds or resources to promote LGBTQ or Pride Month events or fly the Pride flag, generated extensive debate over its impact on outreach, public health, education, and LGBTQ Oklahomans; it passed 5-2 and the committee adjourned with notice of a larger agenda the following week.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #12
Transcript Highlights:
- Great job. Thank you to the members in HHS committee. All right, let's move to SB 1020 with Nicole.
- Great job. Thank you to the members in HHS committee. All right, let's move to SB 1020 with Nicole.
- And I said it is so much more than that behind the scenes, and that's just my little job as an appraiser
- And I said it is so much more than that behind the scenes, and that's just my little job as an appraiser
- It is so much more than that behind the scenes, and that's just my little job as an appraiser, not to
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills covering elections, transportation, health care, land use, water, criminal justice, and local government. Several election-related measures were described, including SB 1037 on voting equipment custody and internet/port restrictions, SB 1568 on election system software timekeeping, and SB 1687 moving the primary date to May starting in 2028. Members also discussed bills on photo enforcement fines, roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting, assisted living occupancy limits, and municipal permit and exaction rules. A number of measures were noted as third-read consent items, while others were flagged for further discussion or amendments.
Health and public safety bills drew substantial discussion. The committee heard bills on insurance coverage for breast cancer screening, safe-haven hospital surrender of newborns, dialysis documentation, behavioral health licensing compliance, naturopathic IV drug administration, traumatic event counseling for public safety employees, sex offender registration limitations, and probation rules for dangerous crimes against children. Members raised concerns or requested removal from consent on several items, including SB 1095 and SB 1094 related to gender-affirming care for minors, SB 1346 on AHCCCS claims processing, and SB 1178 on naturopathic drug administration. There was also debate over SB 1520 on immigration data sharing and SB 1635 on warning someone about an imminent arrest, with objections citing civil liberties and First Amendment concerns.
The committee also considered multiple property, water, and development bills. These included measures on effluent water use for landscaping, groundwater fee diversion in Pinal County, increasing the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund loan cap, creating a foreign entity review commission for real property transfers, and restricting transport of Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona. Members discussed SB 1419 on solar roof inspections and financing disclosures, and SB 1787 on municipal exactions and appeals, with an amendment proposed to limit it to commercial property. Several members explained their votes or asked to pull bills from consent, and some items were noted as having split votes or anticipated floor amendments. The caucus ended with Rhonda’s election-related bills and a note that the group would move immediately into a closed caucus afterward.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
CTE grants and scholarships 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These are not just programs that train students for a job.
- These are not just programs that train students for a job.
- </c><00:03:44.360><c> They</c><00:03:44.480><c> provide</c> students for a job.
- They provide students for a job.
- this on, but your representatives, Representative Scott and Representative Lorentzen, know that the job
Summary:
House File 1791 was presented as a scholarship/grant program for students in postsecondary technical or career programs offered through their high schools. Representative Scott and Representative Lawrence described it as a way to help students transition into careers or further education by covering costs such as tools, boots, books, and other work-related expenses. The chair noted the bill would be laid over, with limited time for testimony because of a full agenda.
Testimony strongly supported the bill. Steve Collina of the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association said manufacturing is a major Minnesota industry and that the bill fills a gap by supporting K-12 career pathways; he emphasized the proposal would not cost the state or taxpayers. Trevor Quennell, a Centennial High School graduate now at Dunwoody College, said the bill would have eased the burden of buying expensive tools and balancing work, school, and transportation. Eric Trost, an instructor at St. Francis High School, explained that Saints Manufacturing is a student-run, elective business-style program that teaches estimating, quoting, logistics, welding, machining, and employability skills, and he said the grant portion is especially important because many students go directly into the workforce.
Naomi Brasky, a St. Francis student and Army National Guard enlistee, said the program has given her real-world problem-solving and communication experience and that grants would help cover costs not included in tuition. Members responded positively, with one noting broader trends away from four-year college and calling the bill common sense. In closing, Representative Lorentzen credited instructor Eric Trost for originating the idea and thanked an audience member, Mr. Yost, for supporting the program. The chair then laid House File 1791 over.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- It's clear that the state is already doing an effective job of verifying citizenship status and having
- involve citizens and zero involved non-citizens it's clear that the state is already doing an effective job
- My name is Michele Peña and I'm from District 23, and this bill staff did a great job.
- Nice job, Kendall. I got to get back to it. Sorry. Michael and Fanzon. Good afternoon, Mr.
- It's our job as colleagues to highlight things that we need to work on, that we can have our priorities
Summary:
The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for Department of Public Safety border support, including equipment, law enforcement positions, and grants to local governments for border-related enforcement and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction, especially against fentanyl and methamphetamine. Opponents argued the bill’s immigration-enforcement language was too broad and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. The committee approved HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote.
The committee also heard HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The ACLU of Arizona opposed the bill, saying SAVE is not designed to determine voter eligibility, could wrongly flag eligible citizens, and would likely lead to litigation and confusion. Several members questioned the need for the bill, noting existing citizenship requirements and current use of SAVE in some agencies, while others supported it as a way to ensure only citizens access voting and benefits. HB 2806 passed 4-3.
HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves, drew little opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for a grant program with Yavapai County educational institutions to help veterans with emergency housing, equipment, professional development, and other shortfalls tied to delayed GI Bill payments. Testimony supported expanding help for veterans, but some members raised concerns that the bill was limited to Yavapai County and included private institutions; the sponsor and witnesses said it could serve as a pilot and potentially expand statewide. The committee approved HB 2759 on a 4-3 vote.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As the manager of conservation programs for Ducks Unlimited in South Louisiana, it is my job to make
- You know, as part of our job is to ensure that they have the right management infrastructure so that
- Doe did a decent enough job of closing for you.
- He always does a good job on that. I thought he did a real good job.
- If you're not at the table, he does a good job. If you was there, it'd have been different.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, March 11, with a quorum present and heard several specialty license plate bills. HB 801 by Rep. Martinez would create a classic black specialty plate, with revenue directed to State Police high-speed pursuit training for local law enforcement. Members discussed the need for better pursuit training in light of fatal crashes, adopted a set of amendments and a technical change, and reported the bill favorably with amendments.
The committee also advanced HB 891 by Rep. Landry, which creates wildlife conservation specialty plates and adjusts revenue distribution to support conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited and Quail Forever, while also helping the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries conservation fund. Testimony from LDWF and the conservation groups emphasized habitat work, fundraising leverage, and conservation benefits. The bill drew extended questioning from Vice Chair Fontenot about Ducks Unlimited’s work, including its projects in Louisiana and other states and whether certain habitat practices affect duck migration; the committee then reported the bill with amendments.
HB 587 by Rep. Dickerson would create a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate to raise awareness and return revenue to the general fund to help cover treatment costs. The bill was supported by a parent and child who described the disorder and the impact of insurance coverage for IVIG treatment; it was reported with amendments. HB 331 by Rep. Mack created a Louisiana GOP specialty plate and was reported with amendments after brief discussion. HB 629 by Rep. Lyons created a plate for the Crew of Athena and was also reported with amendments. HB 428 by Rep. Baham created an LSU baseball championship plate recognizing the 2023 and 2025 national title teams and was reported with amendments. Rep. Walters voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, and HB 854, and the committee adjourned afterward.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 9th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I've had two jobs. We're working families that make up 13% of the workforce.
- I work two jobs. We are working families that make up 13% of the workforce.
- Immigrant workers urgently need access to job trainings so that we can develop new skills and pursue
- people, helping identify whether the barrier is English training for nursing, we're working on providing job-specific
- We're working on providing job-specific English training in those healthcare fields and then helping
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The first responders and law enforcement really do their job over and above.
- It's not an eight-to-five job.
- The first responders and law enforcement really do their job over and above.
- It's not an eight to five job.
- too long, but as has already been stated, this is not taxpayer funded, they have been doing a great job
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of Dr. Jimmy Sade as Doctor of the Day. Members also read a proclamation honoring law enforcement officers involved in rescuing an eight-year-old boy from a human trafficking situation, with several members praising interagency cooperation and the officers’ actions. The chamber then handled routine business, including committee substitutions, referral of HB 2245 to Appropriations, and first and second readings of numerous bills covering topics such as energy, taxes, education, health, public safety, commerce, and elections.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole and considered HB 2096, HB 2173, HB 2451, and HCR 2001. HB 2096, HB 2173, and HB 2451 were all recommended do pass. HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election requirements, drew extensive debate over voter ID, citizenship verification, foreign funding restrictions, and changes affecting early voting and mail ballots. A sub-floor amendment to HCR 2001 passed 32-26, and the resolution then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole. HB 2121 was retained on the calendar.
On third reading, HB 2010 passed 59-0 on digital consumer licensing disclosures; HB 2132 passed 59-0 on drug offenses; HB 2155 passed 57-2 on continuing the Arizona Beef Council; HB 2178 passed 51-9 on state agency medical credential requirements; HB 2310 passed 59-0 on employment relationships; and HB 2395 passed 59-0 on a Department of Education-related fitness/PE reporting measure. HCR 2001 then passed the House 32-27 and was sent to the Senate. The House also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, referred the passed measures to engrossing, and later adjourned until Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I, um, these two did such a great job of this, so some of my notes are passed.
- And increasing this conservation program will also create jobs.
- And increasing this conservation program will also create jobs.
- The land trust will have to but The conservation program will also create jobs.
- I thought you were just going to show up, but you did a nice job and were very eloquent, so I appreciate
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 186, which would update New Mexico’s Land Conservation Incentives Act by increasing the conservation tax credit cap from $250,000 to $2 million, raising the credit percentage, and making the credit refundable. The sponsor and conservation groups said the bill is intended to help land-rich, cash-poor landowners preserve working farms, ranches, watersheds, habitat, and cultural resources, while also leveraging federal conservation dollars and supporting rural economies. Supporters from land trusts, Realtors, conservation organizations, and local landowners testified that current caps are too low to make easements feasible for smaller properties and that the bill would reduce pressure to sell to developers. Some members raised concerns about fiscal impact, whether refundable credits should be limited, and whether wealthy landowners could benefit; the sponsor said the bill is aimed at smaller landowners and that the fiscal estimates may be overstated. The committee voted 6-3 to do pass HB 186.
The committee then considered HB 92, which would phase out the state income tax on Social Security benefits over eight years. The sponsor argued that Social Security income should not be taxed and said the phase-out would help seniors, attract retirees, and support the economy. An amendment was adopted to strike language related to a prior date. Opposition testimony focused on fairness and revenue concerns, with one witness arguing the bill would mainly benefit higher-income filers and reduce funds for schools, infrastructure, and housing. Several members questioned the fiscal impact, the income thresholds, and whether the bill was ready without more data; the sponsor said the phase-out was designed to avoid a cliff effect and that the current estimates were uncertain. The committee then voted 5-3 to table HB 92.
Finally, the committee heard HJM 1, a memorial supporting stronger relations between Taiwan and New Mexico and the United States in trade, technology, education, and official exchanges. The sponsor and a representative from Taiwan’s economic office described the long-standing sister-state relationship and said the memorial would reinforce goodwill and people-to-people ties. Members spoke in support of the relationship, with one noting Taiwan’s importance in technology and chip manufacturing. One member questioned tariffs and the need for the memorial but still acknowledged the strong bilateral relationship. The committee approved HJM 1 on an 8-1 do pass vote.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- In this position, I get to remind our team members why their job matters, and also that their feedback
- You saved 80 people their jobs.
- You saved 80 people their jobs.
- And my last question is, why do you want this job? Why do you want this job? Thank you, Senator.
- I enjoy this job. I've been with this agency for 10 years.
Committee:
Senate Rules
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules convened with quorum and first approved several governor’s appointments not required to appear, including Deborah Garns, Davis Rabbit, Cindy Silva, Vincent Wells, and Lee Herrick as California Poet Laureate, all by 5-0 votes. The committee also approved reference of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments, each by unanimous 5-0 votes.
The committee then heard testimony on the appointment of Trista Gonzalez as Director of the Department of Tax and Fee Administration. Gonzalez described her 33-year career in tax administration, emphasized taxpayer service, efficient collection, and support for small businesses, and answered questions about lithium extraction tax registration, online sales tax enforcement under Wayfair and AB 147, and CDTFA’s work with illicit cigarette, tobacco, and cannabis activity. Members praised her responsiveness to legislators and constituents, and public commenters from Ryan LLC and the California Society of Enrolled Agents supported her confirmation. The committee voted 5-0 to send her nomination to the full Senate.
The committee also heard from Aaron McGuire, executive director of the Board of State and Community Corrections, on his confirmation. He discussed the board’s expanded responsibilities, including annual detention facility inspections, grant administration, and the new in-custody death review division. Members questioned him about grant oversight, audits, implementation of SB 519, access to local agency records, standards for detention facilities, and conditions in Los Angeles County juvenile facilities. McGuire said the board is using inspections, technical assistance, and public reporting to improve compliance and transparency, and that additional trailer bill language clarified access to records. Public support came from nonprofit reentry providers and Giffords. The committee approved his nomination 5-0, and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Subcommittee on Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/15/2 Oct 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Yeah, we'll be talking hopefully with some federal workers who have lost their jobs, though that's
- >> Yeah, we'll be talking hopefully with some federal workers who have lost their jobs, though that's
- >> Yeah, we'll be talking hopefully with some federal workers who have lost their jobs, though that's
- though</c><00:01:55.680><c> that's</c><00:01:56.640><c> uh</c><00:01:56.880><c> folks</c> lost their jobs
- , though that's uh folks lost their jobs, though that's uh folks are<00:01:57.360><c> feeling</c><00:
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to say, job well done. Thank you. Thank you, Senator West.
- If we go three-quarters of the way and think all the state’s done its job, but then the camps sneak by
- If you can't shed a tear with these 27 parents, you probably need to get out of this job.
- First of all, we're all indebted to you for the incredible job you've done with this bill.
- radio requirement, but it will be designated to an emergency preparedness coordinator that has the job
Keywords:
school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So coincidentally, this happened to my husband, uh, for his job, we lived in the state of Pennsylvania
- You did a great job signing your name. Would it be illegal for you?
- Good job, ma'am. Members, any questions? If there's no objection, the bill will be left pending.
- Thanks for having us today, and the other speakers before me have done such a great job.
- You know, they say dress for the job you want, not the job.
Committee:
House Elections
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- investments and affordable housing development and preservation, small business growth, good quality job
- These represent bankers, bakers, barbers, mechanics, small manufacturers whose dreams create jobs and
- These represent bankers, bakers, barbers, mechanics, small manufacturers whose dreams create jobs and
- wealth and overlooked. small manufacturers whose dreams create jobs and build wealth and overlooked
- In light of this, credit unions are already doing a better job than CRA-compelled banks when it comes
Summary:
The Assembly Banking and Finance Committee met to hear several bills, beginning with a consent calendar that included AB 665 and AB 866, both adopted on a do pass basis and referred to Appropriations. The committee then took up AB 801, which would create a California Community Reinvestment Act to require covered financial institutions, including state-chartered banks, credit unions, residential mortgage lenders, and money transmitters, to meet the financial needs of low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. The author and supporters argued the bill would close gaps left by the federal CRA, address redlining and discriminatory lending, and expand investment in housing, small business, and community development. Support came from community groups, CDFIs, labor, and housing advocates, while opposition from mortgage bankers and credit unions argued the bill would impose costly new reporting and regulatory burdens, especially on institutions they said already serve underserved borrowers well. Committee members discussed the scope of the bill, the experience of other states with state CRA laws, and possible carve-outs or tiered treatment for smaller credit unions. AB 801 was passed as amended and referred to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later completed; one member voted no and others were not voting or voted aye as the roll was finalized.
The committee also heard AB 743, which would require licensing and surety bonds for commercial lawsuit financing and bring those transactions under DFPI oversight. The author said the bill was aimed at a largely unregulated, multi-billion-dollar industry and was intended to increase transparency and address concerns about foreign interests, fraud, and abusive litigation funding practices, while not affecting consumer legal funding. Supporters, including Unified Patents, the Civil Justice Association of California, the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Trucking Association, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, said the bill was an important first step toward disclosure and regulation. There was no opposition testimony. AB 743 passed unanimously as amended and was referred to Appropriations, with the roll held open briefly for absent members before the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Mar 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- BUT A MAJOR STUMBLING BLOCK TO CONSIDERING AN AUTISTIC PERSON FOR A JOB IS SAFETY.
- WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO EARN BADGES THAT DESIGNATE THEY HAVE ACQUIRED SPECIFIC JOB
- TO LOOK AT THIS BILL IT IS ABSOLUTELY A GREAT JOB, SENATOR GAETZ.
- WE CAN WORK VARIOUS JOBS THAT WOULD REQUIRE US TO START AT DIFFERENT TIMES.
- THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED HERE AND DEFENSE COUNSEL DOING THEIR JOBS WILL ALWAYS RAISE THE ISSUE ABOUT WHETHER
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 19, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I said, all right, well, my job is to represent Sarasota. I'm going to address that.
- DCF is going to do a great job.
- We feel like they did a good job on this.
- Let's just say they did a really good job and they have $50 million left over.
- Let's just say they did a really good job and they have $50 million left over.
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met with a quorum present and took up a presentation from the Department of Children and Families on HB 7089, which revises how Florida’s community-based care (CBC) lead agencies for child welfare are funded. Representative McFarland described the bill’s background, arguing that the prior formula relied too heavily on outdated, static factors and produced inequities among CBCs. She emphasized that the new approach is intended to provide a more stable, transparent, and statute-based funding method that better supports prevention, case management, and family services while reducing year-to-year political uncertainty.
DCF Chief of Staff Casey Penn explained that HB 7089 required an actuarially sound, reimbursement-based formula developed with CBC and provider input. The new model uses a cost-based structure with three tiers: Tier 1 for operational and administrative costs, Tier 2 for per-child/per-month service costs, and a possible Tier 3 incentive component for performance measures if the Legislature chooses to fund it. The model includes regional growth factors, inflation adjustments, a 2% risk corridor for Tier 2, a hold-harmless provision for agencies that would otherwise receive less than prior funding, and the ability for CBCs to retain some state general revenue savings. DCF said the model produced a total budget need of about $1.392 billion, roughly $28.6 million above the prior year after offsets, and that the department is also updating its child welfare case management system to improve data quality and future modeling.
Members asked about whether prevention spending is captured, how Tier 3 incentives would work and how much they might cost, how the formula accounts for insurance, hurricanes, child acuity, and staffing costs, and whether CBC executives’ compensation is capped. DCF said prevention is included in the model but is not yet separately broken out due to data limitations, Tier 3 is optional and not yet costed, and the formula can incorporate additional growth factors if needed. On executive pay, DCF explained that compensation is limited by statute for CBC contracts, but multiple contracts and non-state funding sources can affect total compensation; staff later clarified that CBC CEOs with multiple contracts had been reviewed for compliance. The meeting ended after questions, and Representative Miller moved to adjourn; the subcommittee adjourned without any vote on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Cost of Special Education – Senator Mary Kunesh Feb 17th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- they have the kind of community, the kind of environment, and the funds that they need to do their job
- they have the kind of community, the kind of environment, and the funds that they need to do their job
- they have the kind of community, the kind of environment, and the funds that they need to do their job
- they have the kind of community, the kind of environment, and the funds that they need to do their job
- they have the kind of community, the kind of environment, and the funds that they need to do their job
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25 - Part 2
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I would say we can do much better job at focusing this money where it’s needed, so I ask you to accept
- I would say we can do much better job at focusing this money where it’s needed, so I ask you to accept
- I would say we can do much better job at focusing this money where it’s needed, so I ask you to accept
- average when it comes to business and business owners, and so focusing that so that we can retain jobs
- average when it comes to business and business owners, and so focusing that so that we can retain jobs
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy