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• We're grateful to have you here. Please present to us House File 2090. Thank you, Mr.
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• I'm grateful to Johns Hopkins for allowing me to have a creative career, a dual career, as both a surgical
• I'm so grateful. Thank you. I'm very grateful as the rookie.
• To be able to question before these senior senators, it's a big deal, so I'm grateful to all of you.

Keywords: nominations, labor, health, veterans, Social Security, Elon Musk, transparency, government accountability

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on various executive nominations and their implications on labor and health affairs. Significant discussions surrounded the nomination of Mr. Sonderling as the Deputy Secretary of Labor, with members expressing concerns about workforce cuts affecting veterans and Social Security employees. There was also a debate led by a member regarding the authority and influence of private individuals, specifically citing Elon Musk's involvement in government decisions. Such discussions raised questions about transparency and accountability within governmental agencies, leading to a proposal for Mr. Musk to provide testimony before the committee.

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• I'm so grateful to the committee for its longstanding support and the Senate support for court system
• And very grateful to the Florida Behavioral Health Association. ...consistent with the requirements for
• And very grateful to the Florida Behavioral Health Association for spending several months rolling up
• We are very grateful to be living in a time in which substance use disorder is recognized as a medical

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met to continue its review of performance measurement in the criminal justice system. The first presentation, from State Courts Administrator Eric McClure, described how the court system uses multiple data sources to track filings, dispositions, clearance rates, workload, and support services, and how those data inform judge need, budget requests, resource allocation, and court administration. He also discussed ongoing efforts to improve case-level reporting, the use of case management systems in trial and appellate courts, and performance efforts in problem-solving courts and civil case management. McClure noted that the legislature provides dedicated funding for problem-solving courts and for medication-assisted treatment, and that the courts are required to report outcomes and monitor compliance with contract requirements. Melanie Brown-Whor of the Florida Behavioral Health Association then reviewed the medication-assisted treatment program funded through the courts budget. She said the program combines medication with counseling and behavioral supports, serves people involved in or at risk of criminal justice involvement, and has expanded over time to include additional medications and more counties. She reported improved engagement and retention, with more than 10,000 people screened over five years, about 9,200 receiving medication, and over 6,600 successfully discharged. Senators asked about racial and ethnic demographics, hospital referrals, and how services are delivered; Brown-Whor explained that local community providers deliver treatment under contract and that the program is working to improve data reporting and consistency. The Department of Law Enforcement then presented on investigations, forensics, and criminal justice information services. Deputy Commissioner Vaden Pollard outlined FDLE’s strategic plan and major investigative priorities, including cybercrime, targeted violence, crimes against children, mutual aid, and the SAFE fentanyl eradication program. He said SAFE has led to major seizures, arrests, and a reported decline in fentanyl deaths. Director Jason Bundy described FDLE’s forensic laboratory operations, DNA and rapid DNA capabilities, cold case and missing persons work, and the staffing and turnaround-time challenges tied to complex evidence testing. Director Lucy Saunders reviewed FDLE’s criminal history, biometric, incident-based crime reporting, and criminal justice transparency systems, noting that Florida is still transitioning agencies from summary reporting to incident-based reporting. The committee raised questions about Rapid DNA deployment, cold case coordination, and the slow pace of NIBRS/FIBRS adoption. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Um, you know, the other ones would talk and pontificate, and we were always very grateful that we weren't
• And I'm grateful for the opportunity to have engaged in that work.
• Um, I am deeply grateful for that. Um, I am deeply grateful for that.
• Grateful for that. I learned a lot that day just listening to what you were saying.
• Your commitment and service is what makes this building special, and I could not be more grateful for

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• I'm<00:19:07.200> truly<00:19:07.400> grateful<00:19:07.760> for<00:19:07.880>
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• <00:53:51.520> for<00:53:51.640> your so I am just really grateful for your so I am

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• I'm super grateful to Director Heidi Hamilton, the director of the Disability Services Division.
• I'm grateful to share with you thanks to your support we are able to institute the PCA College Service
• I'm super grateful to Director Heidi Hamilton, the director of the Disability Services Division.
• I'm super grateful to Director Heidi Hamilton, the director of the Disability Services Division.
• I am really grateful for this.

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• I'm grateful for that and for you bringing this forward.
• So maybe we can get that jacketed up right away and get that moving, because again, I'm grateful for
• The motion prevails. because again I'm I'm grateful for the because again I'm I'm grateful for the time
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Bills: HF1346, HF1169, HF1276

Keywords: mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services

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• If I were still working age, I would be so grateful for a chance to improve and enrich my life with a
• wonderful rehab program.' ...grateful for a chance to improve and enrich my life with a wonderful rehab

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• And I'm always grateful when I get to be back here in my home state of Texas.
• Admiral Schmoyer, just so you know, he hadn't slept in two years, and we're grateful for that.
• We're grateful to them, but the bottom line is we need more flies.
• I'm grateful to you, Mr.
• I'm grateful for the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Adam Eaton.

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• I'm forever grateful for case.
• I just signed on to the bill sitting here, so I'm grateful for the focus and attention on this.
• So I'm very much in support and grateful that you brought this. Thank you.
• So I'm very much in support and grateful that you brought this. Thank you.
• So I'm very much in support and grateful that you brought this. Thank you.

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

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• We're grateful for your commitment to all Minnesota students, and we look forward to working together
• We're grateful<00:46:32.079> for<00:46:32.400> your<00:46:32.640> commitment<00:
• 46:33.040> to<00:46:33.280> all grateful for your commitment to all grateful for your commitment
• I'm also deeply grateful to hear thrive.
• In article three, we are grateful<01:13:40.239> for<01:13:40.480> the<01:13:40.719>

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• I am very grateful for the committee's hard work and commitment to taking up this important issue.
• This is where we start, and I am grateful to the committee for everybody's hard work.
• This is where we start, and I am<00:26:41.720> grateful<00:26:42.440> to<00:26:42.600><
• grateful to the committee for everybody's<00:26:43.920> hard<00:26:44.200> work.
• I'm grateful for everybody's hard work.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House first returned to Senate Bill 71, a consumer data privacy and online surveillance bill. Members debated a proposed amendment that would have removed language allowing companies to rely on consumer consent to sell certain sensitive data. Supporters argued consent pop-ups and terms-of-service notices are not meaningful consent and that sensitive data should be categorically protected, citing Maryland and other states. Opponents, including the committee presenter, said the bill was a carefully negotiated compromise needed to establish Vermont’s first data privacy framework and warned that adopting the amendment could jeopardize passage in the Senate or with the governor. The committee reported the amendment unfavorable on a 9-0 straw poll, the House rejected the amendment, and then approved the committee’s recommended proposal of amendment by roll call vote, 129-3. During questioning on S. 71, members discussed the bill’s applicability thresholds, with the presenter explaining that the 35,000-consumer threshold was modeled on Connecticut, while lower 3,000 thresholds for sensitive data and data sales were based on business testimony and intended to capture smaller entities such as accountants, lawyers, nonprofits, and trade associations that share or sell lists. Members also asked about the bill’s many exemptions, which were described as covering entities already regulated by state or federal law, including health care entities under HIPAA and banking and insurance sectors. The presenter and supporters emphasized that the bill still requires clear privacy notices, limits data collection to what is reasonable and disclosed, and gives consumers rights to opt out, correct, and delete data. After the roll call vote, the House ordered third reading, suspended rules to place S. 71 in all remaining stages, passed it in concurrence with proposal of amendment, and suspended rules to message the action to the Senate forthwith. The House then moved to Senate Bill 193, relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons. The committee presenter from South Burlington previewed that the bill would create a permanent forensic facility, with a separate amendment expected to address interim arrangements while the facility is being developed. The transcript ends as the House begins second reading of S. 193 and the committee reports are introduced, with further debate not shown.

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• So we are very grateful and we are very grateful for the trust that this committee has put into us to
• So we are very grateful and we are very grateful for the trust that this committee has put into us to
• So, we are grateful for any important.
• We are grateful for that because, you know, many of us are not full-time CPAs.
• We are grateful for that technicality.

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Summary: The committee met on March 4, 2026, and focused almost entirely on an update and oversight discussion of the Promise Act, including its grant and loan programs. The chair opened by explaining that the committee wanted to better understand how the 2023 law was implemented, how funds are still being deployed in greater Minnesota and the metro, and whether adjustments made in 2024 and 2025 were working as intended. The minutes from March 3 were approved at the start of the meeting. Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon of DEED outlined the program’s legislative history, funding structure, eligibility rules, and oversight process. He said the grant side has about $94 million available, with $16 million going to the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and $86 million to the Neighborhood Development Center, plus administrative and technical assistance set-asides. He noted legislative changes over time, including shifting the revenue eligibility test to the prior year, adding a home-office deduction requirement for businesses using a home address, and maintaining a preference for applicants who had not received more than $10,000 in prior state assistance. McKinnon said about $22 million had been awarded to 35 businesses at the time of the update, and that the loan program has $30 million appropriated, with about $9.5 million lent so far. He also described the application, verification, audit, and payment process, emphasizing that partners handle intake and DEED conducts final review and random audits. Shahir Ahmmed of the Neighborhood Development Center described the round-one and round-two grant process in more detail. He said NDC spent about nine months building the application platform, launched round one in June 2024, received more than 3,000 applications, and later paused awards while DEED and legislators clarified the law. He reported that 651 applications were approved in the first round for just under $9 million, and that round two launched in September 2025 with a goal of distributing up to $50 million in remaining grant funds. Ahmmed also explained the step-by-step applicant process, including email confirmation, eligibility screening, document upload, identity verification through Plaid, and final DEED review. He said applicants commonly use funds for payroll, equipment or inventory, rent, and utilities. The chair indicated there would be further testimony from other program partners and then member questions, but no votes or formal actions were taken on the Promise Act itself during this portion of the meeting.

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• For the record, my name is Daryl Larson, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to add my story to your
• <00:17:57.280> for is Daryl Larson, and I'm grateful for is Daryl Larson, and I'm grateful
• why we're grateful to find a wonderful young<00:18:49.520> couple<00:18:49.679> who<00
• I'm the author of the property values and assessment practices report, and I'm grateful to be able to
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• . >> Senators, grateful for your work. Thank you. >> Thank you so much.
• <00:26:38.559> Thank >> Senators, grateful for your work.
• Thank >> Senators, grateful for your work. Thank you. you. you.
• I am grateful for the invitation to be here and to share it, and I'm hopeful for the outcome.
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• <01:19:58.560> that<01:19:58.960> elected grateful and appreciative that elected grateful
• So, grateful for the chance to talk to you today, grateful to be reappointed, and look forward to any
• So, grateful for the chance to talk to you today, grateful to be reappointed, and look forward to any
• So, grateful for the chance to talk to you today, grateful to be reappointed, and look forward to any
• So, grateful for the chance to talk to you today, grateful to be reappointed, and look forward to any

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• We were so grateful to get the ARPA funding last year from the state, that $5 million, and if we had
• to get the arpa funding last grateful to get the arpa funding last year<00:54:23.440> from<00
• I'm really grateful for the work of all of these entities who are standing in that gap and meeting those
• And that's the reason I'm here today, and grateful to be able to share more.
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• But absolutely, more insights we learn from this report and from their work, which we're very grateful
• Obviously, we'll be providing much more detailed response to each of those recommendations, and grateful
• I'm grateful for that opportunity to do that in the coming weeks. Thank you, Secretary.
• I'm grateful for that opportunity to do that in the coming weeks. Thank you, Secretary.
• on, and that has really made a difference, as well as the opening of Harbor Heights, which we are grateful

Summary: The committee met on July 15, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum, so it could not adopt prior minutes. Chair Jerry Pollett welcomed new member Senator Victoria Hunt and new JLARC staff, and noted national recognition for recent JLARC reports. The meeting then moved into a series of preliminary audit presentations and an agency strategic management update, with committee members asking questions after each item. JLARC presented a preliminary audit of DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation programs. Staff concluded that crowding, staffing shortages, weak risk assessments, and inconsistent programming combine to create unsafe conditions. The report found that most youth are housed in two large secure facilities operating near or above capacity, incidents rise as population rises, 47% of frontline staff leave within a year, current assessment tools are not valid for the population, and program access depends more on facility than individual need. JLARC made one recommendation to the legislature to address crowding and seven to DCYF, including improving retention, training, incident response procedures, validated assessments, program alignment, and data quality. DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter said the agency agreed overcrowding is a serious problem, described ongoing efforts to improve staffing and safety, and said a detailed response would be provided later. Committee members raised concerns about education access, retaliation against staff or youth who participated in the audit, and whether JR-25 has helped or worsened conditions. JLARC then presented a preliminary audit of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker labor laws. The audit found that L&I generally meets inspection timelines for health and safety complaints, but not for wage and hour or retaliation complaints, where delays are driven largely by time before assignment to an investigator. Staff said complaint volume exceeds capacity, though the agency has added staff, created screening processes, and reorganized workloads, and 2026 legislation now allows prioritization of complaints and broader investigations. JLARC recommended that L&I report back in December 2026 and December 2027 on backlog reduction and implementation of the new law. An L&I representative said the agency is hiring additional staff and will provide a formal response later. The committee also received a JLARC overview and Department of Health strategic management plan update on hospital data reporting, inspections, complaints, and adverse event reporting. DOH reported measurable progress on inspection compliance, new staffing and licensing systems, translated complaint forms, and plans for future work on language access, adverse event reporting, and financial data dashboards. After lunch, JLARC began its 2026 tax preference performance reviews. The first review covered the Main Street tax credit, which JLARC said has helped increase the number of Main Street communities and businesses, with positive growth near designated districts; JLARC recommended continuing the preference and improving business-count data. The second review covered the equitable access to credit program, which JLARC said appears to support underserved communities by funding loans through CDFIs; JLARC recommended continuing the preference beyond its 2027 expiration. The committee began questions on the program mechanics and the role of the Community Reinvestment Act, and the presentation was still underway when the transcript ended.

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• opportunity to work with this fine group of people, and they are just so smart, and I'm just so grateful
• Also, yeah, I just want to add, I'm just so grateful to all of you, and thank you.
• And Ruth Ann, you are truly special, and we are so grateful for your leadership. Thank you.
• You are truly special, and we are so grateful for your leadership. Thank you. But don't go too far.
• But no, in all seriousness, I am really grateful, and thank you for putting up with me in this capacity

Summary: The Senate reconvened, read committee reports, and assigned House Bill 89 with House Amendment 1 and House Bill 393 with House Amendment 1 to the Senate Finance Committee. It then adopted Consent Calendar 64, which included resolutions recognizing Take Our Children to Work Day, Juneteenth, National Farmers Day, Invisible Disabilities Week, Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day, National Nonprofit Day, and two property-assessment working group resolutions. The calendar passed by a unanimous roll call, and the chamber heard remarks supporting Juneteenth, Delaware agriculture, invisible disabilities awareness, and the nonprofit sector. The Senate passed the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 revenue estimates in Senate Joint Resolution 16 and Senate Joint Resolution 17, and approved the fiscal year 2027 operating budget in Senate Bill 335 after extended debate on budget growth, recurring costs, health care, education, public safety, retiree obligations, and fiscal restraint. It also passed Senate Bill 336, the one-time supplemental appropriation bill, which includes one-time investments such as a $100 million transition toward a weighted education funding formula, election support, early childhood education, classroom projects, lead remediation, and campaign finance modernization. Several members praised the budget process and staff, while others cautioned against future spending growth. Among policy bills, the Senate passed House Bill 369 to codify the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, House Bill 268 to increase penalties for assaulting postal workers, House Bill 374 to require workforce reporting on large public works projects, Senate Bill 253 with House Amendment 1 to standardize school bullying parental-notification procedures, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 342 to modernize the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Development Commission, House Bill 402 to extend Clean Air Act Title V permit fees, and Senate Bill 346 with Senate Amendment 1 to streamline Environmental Appeals Board timelines. The Senate also began consideration of House Bill 293, which would add hate crimes to the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program, but the transcript cuts off before its vote is shown.

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• Additionally, we are grateful for California's commitment to supporting the SunBucks program, which helps
• Additionally, we are grateful for California's commitment to supporting the SunBucks program, which helps
• We are grateful to the state legislature and governor for passing $80 million in CalFood funding for
• Finally, we are grateful to work in a county where our local elected officials believe food is a basic
• Alameda County is a leader in anti-hunger work, and we are grateful for the county support and partnership

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on CalFresh enrollment, food insecurity in California, the recent federal shutdown’s disruption of SNAP benefits, and the long-term effects of H.R. 1 on eligibility, benefits, and state and county costs. Opening remarks emphasized that millions of Californians rely on CalFresh, that the shutdown briefly delayed benefits for the first time in the program’s history, and that state and local governments, including Alameda County, stepped in with emergency food aid and funding. Members also framed the issue as both a hunger and affordability problem, with several noting that California’s agricultural abundance contrasts sharply with persistent food insecurity. The first panel presented research and advocacy perspectives on food hardship. PPIC’s Tess Thorman described food insecurity rates, disparities affecting households with children and Black and Latino households, and the role of nutrition programs in reducing poverty. Nourish California’s Betzabel Estudio argued that hunger is a policy choice and highlighted campaigns to expand state-funded food assistance for immigrants, support reentry populations, and continue the CalFresh fruit-and-vegetable incentive program. The California Association of Food Banks’ Josh Wright said food banks are seeing sustained high demand, lower federal food supplies, and cannot replace CalFresh, while urging more state support for food purchasing, school meals, and SunBucks. The second panel reviewed CalFresh operations and participation. The California Department of Social Services reported that CalFresh participation has risen over the past decade, with the state closing much of the participation gap through outreach, simplified applications, and demonstration projects such as the Elderly Simplified Application Project and a minimum nutrition benefit pilot. Alameda County Social Services described local caseloads, application trends, and emergency food distributions during the shutdown, while also warning that H.R. 1’s work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and possible cost-sharing could reduce enrollment. A student CalFresh ambassador testified about the burdensome application and recertification process and urged more funding for campus basic-needs centers and outreach to reduce stigma and administrative friction. In the final panel, county, food bank, and policy witnesses described the shutdown response and the expected impact of H.R. 1. Alameda County Community Food Bank and the County Welfare Directors Association said counties, food banks, and community partners mobilized emergency funds, pop-up pantries, and food purchasing to bridge the shutdown gap, but warned that hundreds of thousands of Californians could lose benefits under the new federal rules. The California Budget and Policy Center began outlining the scale of federal cuts, noting that H.R. 1 will significantly reduce SNAP funding and shift costs to states. No votes or formal committee actions were taken; the hearing was informational and concluded with discussion of possible state responses, including backfilling benefits, preserving outreach funding, and improving administrative systems to protect enrollment.