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• House File 1053 is really clarifying when a student reaches that 15-day drop.
• House File 1053 is really clarifying when a student reaches that 15-day drop.
• One of them is just moving to unexcused, so it's only an unexcused 15-day drop.
• I would like to begin by expressing the severity of the 15-day drop mandate.
• <00:52:18.480> from that the student has been dropped from that the student has been dropped

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It didn't take a drop. It was an attempt at a drop. This bill is not a drop.
• It didn't take a drop. It was an attempt at a drop. This bill is not a drop.
• It didn't take a drop. It was an attempt at a drop. This bill is not a drop.
• It didn't take a drop. It was an attempt at a drop. This bill is not a drop.
• It didn't take a drop. It was an attempt at a drop. This bill is not a drop.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, confirmed a quorum, and then moved through routine business including first reading and referral of Senate File 5019 to the Health and Human Services Committee, along with referral of Senate resolutions 73 to 75 to Rules and Administration. Senator Westrom’s motion to withdraw Senate File 3893 from Finance, give it a second reading, and place it on general orders was adopted. The chamber then took up House File 3556, which renames Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. Senator Hoffman presented the bill as a tribute to Speaker Melissa Hortman’s role in creating and advancing community solar in Minnesota, with Senator Marty and others supporting the recognition. The bill was read a third time and passed on final passage by a vote of 59-7, with the title agreed to. Senate File 1251 followed, a bipartisan bill to remove the June 2026 sunset on crossbow use during archery season and make the allowance permanent. Senator Pa and supporters cited a DNR study showing no negative impact on deer or turkey populations and argued the change would improve participation among women, youth, and older hunters. An A3 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 67-0. The Senate then considered Senate File 3868, a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The author and supporters described widespread scams targeting seniors and others, citing losses in Minnesota and national fraud data. An A2 amendment requiring lawful-presence verification for foreign remittance transfers was ruled not germane, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 34-33 appeal. Debate then began on an A3 amendment related to cash transfers through airports, with members arguing over germaneness and the scope of the fraud-prevention bill.

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• In Missouri has dropped 22 cents, and in Illinois has dropped 32 cents.
• In Missouri has dropped 22 cents, and in Illinois has dropped 32 cents.
• In Missouri has dropped 22 cents, and in Illinois has dropped 32 cents.
• In Missouri has dropped 22 cents, and in Illinois has dropped 32 cents.
• Missouri has dropped 22 cents, and Illinois has dropped 32 cents.

Keywords: 958, all

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• We either stay with 135 or we drop back to 115 where we County as an example.
• Our ADM is dropping drastically, and so as that ADM drops, the percentage capacity drops, which means
• Some of these districts are dropping down, you know, 50, 60 or lower percent.
• Our ADM is dropping drastically, and so as that ADM drops, the percentage capacity drops, which means
• Our ADM is dropping drastically, and so as that ADM drops, the percentage capacity drops, which means

Bills: HB0034, HB0035, HB0036, HB0106

Keywords: HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility

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• So we did see quite a substantial drop of about 26%.
• off of benefits, and that’s about an 81% drop-off rate.
• That’s about an 81% drop-off rate. We believe counties can do better.
• Can you just state the numbers again when you said for the drop-off rate? I missed that mark.
• rate I missed that Can you just state the numbers again when you said for the drop-off rate?

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.

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• If you want to drop an infant off, you can drop them off at the fire station.
• You can drop them off at the hospital. I just have a lot of trouble.
• If you want to drop an infant off, you can drop them off at the fire station.
• You can drop them off at the hospital. I just have a lot of trouble.
• So a mother could drop, or a person could drop off a newborn at that door with no alarm.

Summary: The Florida Senate convened with a quorum, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and gallery recognitions, including students, university basketball coaches, and other visitors. The chamber then moved through a long special order calendar of bills, with most measures explained by sponsors, often substituted with identical House companions, and many passing on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, utility services, higher education, pre-arranged transportation services, the Uniform Commercial Code, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, brownfields, false reporting, health care billing and collection, and motor vehicles. Among the bills passed were measures on the Florida Trust Code, school district reporting requirements for educator arrests and misconduct, debt collection email communications, service of process, public lodging and food service establishments, lien waivers and releases, public records protections for Crime Stoppers personnel, foreign ties affecting health care licensure, diabetes management in schools, platting procedures, fentanyl testing in hospitals and emergency departments, third-party reservation platforms, electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices, restitution for leaving the scene of a crash, background screening of athletic coaches, and surrendered infants. Debate was especially notable on the surrendered infants bill, where some senators raised concerns about safety, anonymity, and liability, while supporters argued the devices could save lives. The affordable housing/Live Local bill also drew extensive discussion and a late-filed amendment, with the sponsor describing major land-use and permitting changes and the chamber adopting the amendment before final passage. The most contentious floor debate came on the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, where senators argued over its fluoride-related provisions and broader policy package. Opponents criticized the bill as an overbroad preemption and raised public health concerns, while the sponsor defended it as a farm-and-consumer package with multiple unrelated provisions. That bill ultimately passed 27-9. At the end of the session, the Senate agreed to certify all bills passed that day to the House, recognized a resolution honoring Florida’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan, made additional announcements, and then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting.

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• So, with that combination, we can drop that out, hopefully within this...
• What type of planes are they using now to drop this bag?
• They are dropping flies, so it'll be those same aircraft that they're using now.
• You've heard about the fly drops; over a hundred million flies are being dropped each week.
• Now, it certainly can drop, if it works, it could drop the population of the flies, but overall you're

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• And that number has dropped to last year, 62% down to 73 people.
• Paul, we dropped our homicide rate last year by 50%.
• Paul, we dropped our homicide rate last year by 50%.
• Paul, we dropped our homicide rate last year by 50%.
• Paul, we dropped our homicide rate last year by 50%.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So, I may very well have somebody else drop my child off. I've made the appointment for them.
• If my sister-in-law is dropping them off, I'm not sending a written note with them.
• If my sister-in-law is dropping them off, I'm not sending a written note with them.
• my may very well have somebody else drop my child<00:37:56.000> off.
• They're doing the drop-off. It's not written.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And with that, the number of Middle Three Forks completions per year dropped to about 20 per year, where
• And with that, ...the production from this unit has dropped off.
• And with that, the production from this unit has dropped off.
• You can see that's not a full year, so ignore the drop-off in '25.
• But you see the blue non- That's not a full year, so ignore the drop-off in '25.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met to consider Senate Bill 2397 and a proposed amendment creating a development incentive well program for North Dakota oil and gas production. Representative Dockter explained the amendment as a way to encourage exploratory and innovative drilling in light of the state’s financial outlook and the growing share of stripper wells. Department of Mineral Resources Director Nathan Anderson and DMR geologist Timothy Nashim presented background on the Bakken and Three Forks formations, with Nashim describing research showing that Middle Three Forks second-bench development can add reserves in some areas but not others, and that roughly 600 additional wells in the strongest area could yield about 250 million barrels of oil. Continental Resources representatives William Houser and John Argo supported the amendment. They said the bill would give a temporary oil extraction tax exemption for certified development incentive wells, limited to 36 months or 300,000 barrels, and would also update tax treatment for gas used in enhanced oil recovery and on-site electric generation. They argued the measure would encourage new technology and testing in existing spacing units, complementing House Bill 1483, which they said focused on geographic expansion into non-Bakken and non-Three Forks areas. Argo said Continental still invests heavily in North Dakota but is shifting rigs elsewhere because of economics, and he urged incentives to spur exploration and preserve the basin’s long-term future. North Dakota Petroleum Council executive director Ron Ness also supported the concept, calling it a targeted, low-risk way to encourage innovation and future barrels. Committee members asked about royalty treatment, the difference from House Bill 1483, pressure maintenance, and how the program would be administered. DMR said the amendment should clarify that the operator bears the burden of proving a well qualifies and that only one incentive well per stratigraphic interval should be certified. No vote was taken; the committee paused to work on revised language and indicated the bill would likely need further adjustment, possibly in conference committee.

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• So with that combination, uh, we can drop that out, uh, hopefully within.
• What type of planes are you using now to drop?
• Uh, so they're, they're, they have been dropping the sterile flies, uh, since, uh.
• Um, you've heard, you've heard about the fly drops, the 100 million plus, um, flies we're dropping it
• Now it certainly can drop if it, if it works.

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• for example in uh commercial uh the drop for example in uh commercial property property property um
• drop drop that<00:43:00.160> or<00:43:00.720> that<00:43:00.960> the<00:43:01.359
• that the the drop in commercial that or that the the drop in commercial If<00:43:04.960> you<
• uh here that we see uh larger uh drops uh here that we see in<01:04:37.760> 2025.
• "You know, drops off precipitously as soon as the first snow comes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Puberty blockers stop brain development and cause a drop in IQ. No.
• Puberty blockers stop brain development and cause a drop in IQ? Nope.
• Deaths among such, in those situations, dropped by 10%. Depression dropped.
• They did a poll and found that 70% of voters, just last month, wanted to keep the ability to drop off
• But now here we are with a proposal that is going to make it harder to drop off those mail-in ballots

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest introductions, including recognition of Lutheran Day at the Capitol and the doctor of the day. The chamber also handled routine business such as journal approval, temporary committee substitutions, and multiple motions to move into Committee of the Whole for floor consideration of bills and resolutions. A series of election, campaign finance, immigration, and public safety measures were taken up. Bills and resolutions discussed included SB 1003 on election canvass certification, SB 1006 and SCR 1002 on campaign finance disclosure thresholds, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1060, SB 1141, SB 1168, SB 1237, SB 1289, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014 on various election administration topics, plus SB 1055 and SB 1152 on immigration enforcement and benefits, SB 1058 on firearm transaction merchant codes, SB 1093 on rioting, SB 1308 on a foreign adversary fraud office appropriation, and SB 1160 on drones in entertainment districts. Most of these measures received do-pass recommendations, several with committee or floor amendments, and some were retained on the calendar. The most extensive debate centered on social policy bills affecting transgender people and minors, including SCR 1006, SB 1015, and SB 1095. Opponents argued these measures were discriminatory, harmful to trans youth and families, and an improper intrusion into medical and school decisions; supporters framed them as protecting parental rights, privacy, and children from irreversible medical decisions. SB 1049 on spousal maintenance also drew opposition over a proposed four-year cap. Later, the Senate took third-reading votes and passed SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, SB 1095, and SCR 1006, with recorded roll-call tallies generally around 16-11 or 17-10 on the more contentious measures, and the bills were transmitted to the House.

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• There are questions about the drop-down list we have.
• We're going the drop-own list we have.
• We can put in the drop-down box to allow for others to do.
• And I'm just curious on the... are missing on the report or on the drop-down list.
• c> are<01:36:10.080> very the drop down menus are very the drop down menus are very inconvenient

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And we know that this is a very fraudulent program because the numbers dropped just by this exposure.
• And we know that this is a very fraudulent program because the numbers dropped just by this exposure.
• And we know that this is a very fraudulent program because the numbers dropped just by this exposure.
• <00:08:05.760> In<00:08:05.920> 2025, dropped just by this exposure.
• In 2025, dropped just by this exposure.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee Chair Kristen Robbins opened the meeting by explaining that the committee’s majority report had been released after the minority declined to file a minority report, though the minority later issued a statement. She said the report reflects two years of work aimed at exposing fraud, strengthening internal controls, and creating a whistleblower portal, mnfraud.com, which will remain open during the interim to receive and review tips. Robbins and several Republican members described the report as documenting how fraud in Minnesota began with earlier CCAP-related schemes and then expanded into Feeding Our Future and other programs, including housing stabilization, autism services, sober homes, adult day care, assisted living, non-emergency medical transportation, and interpretive services. They argued that fraud was enabled by weak oversight, a culture of inaction, and retaliation against whistleblowers, and said the report includes findings and recommendations for future reforms. Members also highlighted bipartisan bills already passed to strengthen whistleblower protections, internal controls, and fraud reporting. Representative Pam Altendorf and others praised the report and said it exposed widespread misuse of public funds, citing housing stabilization and autism services as examples of programs with rapidly growing costs and weak oversight. Representative Isaac Schultz said the committee had uncovered “industrial-scale” fraud and that the state had failed to hold agencies accountable. He and Robbins said the new Office of Inspector General, created by legislation passed this session and set to begin in January, will have broad authority to investigate public dollars and, later, police powers; they also noted a salary-setting provision for the office would be added to a state government bill. The members said the next governor will need to change the culture of state agencies and enforce accountability.

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• WHILE THE MARKET INCREASED .4 MILLION FROM 2024 THROUGH 2025 IT IS ON A DECLINE AND IS EXPECTED TO DROP
• ENROLLMENT IS NOW ON THE DECLINE AND IS EXPECTED TO DROP DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT WHICH STARTS NOVEMBER
• WHO NEED THE COVERAGE ARE GOING TO FIND THAT EXTRA 20, $30, PEOPLE WHO DON'T NEED THE COVERAGE WILL DROP
• THE PROJECTIONS THAT ARE MAULED IN THE RATES REFLECT THE DROP IN ENROLLMENT.
• Bartleman: YOU'RE SAYING IF YOU DON'T GET THE NOTICES OUT WHAT YOUR DROP DEAD DATE FOR THE NOTICES THEN

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• So, those are going to be drop it today.
• That's a drop in the bucket.
• That's a drop in the bucket.
• That is a drop in the bucket. You want to know how else I know he's not serious?
• That's a drop in the bucket.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee Chair Kristen Robbins opened by criticizing the governor’s fraud package as too focused on new spending and staffing, and not enough on culture change, accountability, eligibility rules, and an enterprise-wide IT/data strategy. She said the committee had heard a good overview from multiple commissioners, but she remained concerned that piecemeal technology investments and added staff would not address the root causes of fraud. Robbins also said she would introduce a bill based on issues raised in committee, including requiring grants management staff to complete Office of Grants Management training and certification. A major action announced was the launch of a new whistleblower portal at mnfraud.com, which legislators said will let people submit basic fraud allegations, after which staff will follow up and forward matters to the Office of the Legislative Auditor, BCA, law enforcement, or the attorney general as appropriate. Members noted that the Office of the Legislative Auditor already has a separate reporting portal, and there was a question about why the new site does not allow anonymous reporting; Robbins said contact information is needed so staff can follow up. She also said the portal is intended to centralize and triage reports from agency workers, service recipients, and providers. Republican members said the governor’s proposal still misses key pieces. Vice Chair Anderson argued the package mostly adds staff to agencies that failed to catch or act on fraud, and said Minnesota needs a statewide independent inspector general with authority outside agencies and a stronger whistleblower system. Representative Marion Rarick said the proposed criminal penalty increases are too small compared with federal penalties and criticized the package for adding only one forensic auditor at the BCA while DHS receives many more positions. She also argued that agency managers should face sanctions when fraud occurs under their watch and said the state needs a culture where employees can be rewarded for good work but also held accountable for failures. Members discussed several other ideas, including creating new crimes for kickbacks and theft of public funds, requiring fraud fiscal notes, improving data sharing and eligibility verification, and using better IT so systems can talk to each other. There was also discussion of whether government services should rely less on nonprofits and private contractors; one member said fraud often follows a particular business model rather than the sector itself, while another suggested capping salaries of top nonprofit executives receiving government funds. The committee also noted that the governor’s fraud package is being presented as a package but will likely move as separate provisions through different omnibus bills.

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• drop in math proficiency, or the 23% drop in science proficiency.
• drop in math proficiency, or the 23% drop in science proficiency.
• <00:03:17.519> in drop in reading proficiency, 18% drop in drop in reading proficiency, 18%
• :19.280> 23%<00:03:19.920> drop<00:03:20.159> in math proficiency, or the 23% drop
• <01:02:45.040> them they record their parents dropping them they record their parents dropping

Keywords: 1183, house

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• not be freed to resume her life but rather would be detained and deported even if the charges are dropped
• not be freed to resume her life but rather would be detained and deported even if the charges are dropped
• not be freed to resume her life but rather would be detained and deported even if the charges are dropped
• not be freed to resume her life but rather would be detained and deported even if the charges are dropped
• for most of the kids charges are dropped for most of the kids it's<00:34:55.359> a<00:34:55.599

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

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• <00:20:45.800> As drop in student growth percentile.
• As drop in student growth percentile.
• How do we handle student pick up or drop off if there's concerns about ICE? So I'm a volunteer.
• How do we handle student pick up or drop off if there's concerns about ICE? So I'm a volunteer.
• How do we handle student pick up or drop off if there's concerns about ICE? So I'm a volunteer.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Education heard three tandem resolution packages. HCR 13 and HR 15 sought collaboration among the Department of Education, the State Public Charter School Commission, and DLNR to develop a student coral stewardship program. DOE said it was willing to work with DLNR, and DLNR supported the measure but said it did not want to be the lead agency for reporting or curriculum development because of existing reporting burdens and because it was already active in school outreach. Testimony in support was received, and the committee later amended the measure to restore DLNR as the lead for the report while keeping DOE and the Charter School Commission as collaborators. The committee then voted to pass HCR 13 HD1 and HR 15 HD1 with amendments. HCR 91 and HR 83 proposed a long-term collaborative program between DLNR and DOE to expand and sustain tree canopy coverage at public schools statewide. DLNR strongly supported the measure, DOE offered comments, and the Boys and Girls Public Health Institute testified in support, citing research on heat reduction, student health, and academic impacts of shade trees. Additional supportive testimony came from the Kaululu Nani Urban and Community Forestry Program Advisory Council and others. The committee voted to pass HCR 91 and HR 83 unamended. HCR 183 and HR 183 addressed guidance and protections related to immigration enforcement in schools. DOE said it supported the resolution but noted it already had guidance in place; the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women, the Boys and Girls Public Health Institute, Roots for Warren Maui, ACLU, 50501 Hawaii, General Strike Hawaii, and others testified in support, emphasizing student safety, attendance, and the effects of enforcement-related fear. A committee member asked about a reported Konawaena Elementary incident, and DOE clarified that the student was not deported and the event occurred off campus, with some newspaper details said to be inaccurate. After discussion, the committee deferred HCR 183 for further work with DOE and the Board of Education on definitions, enforcement, and guidance.