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• Last year the legislature authorized a 1115 re-entry waiver.
• 07:20.400> authorized<00:07:21.120> a<00:07:21.440> 11:15<00:07:22.160> re-entry
• CMS requires that states with this approved 1115 re-entry demonstration provide MAT services.

Bills: HF2995, HF2434

Keywords: human services, funding, appropriations, MinnesotaCare, behavioral health, general assistance, healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• The Wilder Foundation has instructed staff that if ICE appears, we are not to interact or allow entry
• , you know, what would be the circumstances to not allow entry.
• and why and, you know, what allow entry and why and, you know, what would<01:09:37.000> be<01
• <01:09:40.279> This entry. There are no penalties here. This entry.
• entry, and that's what this bill does. entry, and that's what this bill does.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Also, this is a really weird question, but what if they refuse entry?
• Also, this is a really weird question, but what if they refuse entry?
• I can't imagine that they could refuse entry. Representative Keeler: Thank you, Chair.
• Also, this is a really weird question, but what if they refuse entry?
• I can't imagine that they could refuse entry. Representative Vernick: So, or they'd be...

Bills: HF1, HF98

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• that the Senate suspend its rules in order to take up H. 933, the miscellaneous tax bill, pending entry
• act relating to next steps in transforming Vermont's education system, for immediate action pending entry
• act relating to making appropriations for the support of government, for immediate action pending entry
• They had lost a grant from the Department of Corrections to help women with re-entry services that had

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• rules in order to move H211, the data broker bill, to the committee on finance via Rule 31, pending entry
• on the notice. ...the data broker bill to the committee on finance via Rule 31, pending entry on the
• Senator from Chittenden has moved that H 211 be moved to Finance per Rule 31, pending entry to the notice
• H 211 be moved to Finance per Rule 31, pending entry to the notice calendar.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• All other exterior doors will not be open for public entry.
• not be open other exterior doors will not be open for<00:05:18.720> public<00:05:19.039> entry
• for public entry. for public entry.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson and State Patrol Colonel Christina Bogey announced that weapon screening will begin Tuesday at the Minnesota State Capitol at the start of the 2026 legislative session. They said the change is based on an independent security assessment and the Axtell report’s top recommendation, and framed it as an added layer of protection rather than a weapons ban or a change in state law. Both emphasized that the Capitol will remain open, accessible, and welcoming while reducing preventable risks, citing heightened threats to public officials and the recent murders and shootings involving Minnesota lawmakers and their families. Bogey outlined the screening plan: visitors will use four public access points, with the south ground-level entrance as the primary entry, while other exterior doors will not be open for public entry. She said the process should take only seconds for most people, with bags going through separate scanners and additional screening only if needed. The Capitol will close to the general public at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, though accommodations will be made when hearings or floor sessions run later. She also said the entrances and screening areas are ADA accessible and that staff will be available to help guide visitors. In questions, officials said prohibited items are defined by statute and administrative rules and referred reporters to the State Patrol website for the full list. They confirmed that lawful permit-to-carry holders may still bring firearms, but must declare the permit, show government ID, and go through screening; elected officials are exempt, while staff are not. They also said the State Patrol will fund the rollout from its own budget, with costs to be evaluated over time, and that tunnel key-card access will be restricted to everyone. The briefing ended with a plan to demonstrate the screening equipment upstairs.

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• Um, they're as separate entries.
• Um they're as separate entries.<00:03:04.879> They<00:03:05.120> both<00:03:05.280>
• came<00:03:05.519> from<00:03:05.680> the<00:03:05.920> same entries.
• They both came from the same entries.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• This shortage is made worse by a burdensome new federal entry-level driver training requirement and continued
• source can be used to pay for tuition, living expenses, and reimburse fleets who conduct their own entry-level
• source can be used to pay for tuition, living expenses, and reimburse fleets who conduct their own entry-level
• Companies are eligible to provide this entry-level driver training but face very real costs in delivering

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Item number two, entry point stations. Recommendations include $7 million in general revenue.
• Revenue funding and maintains writer 30 agricultural and livestock entry points operate regional agricultural
• entry points inspection stations established in the 2425 biennium.
• responsibilities dealing with the increased traffic in Laredo now that it's the number one international port of entry

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• They lower the entry point for putting rooftop solar on a home.
• They lower the entry point for putting rooftop solar on a home.
• But but like it's a higher cost over the full life cycle, but it's immediate entry and they're getting
• They they lower the entry point systems.
• and they're getting bill immediate entry and they're getting bill savings<00:14:54.800> immediately

Bills: HB2241, HB2316, HB1566, HB1926, HB1673, HB1948, HB2602, HB1598, HB2334, HB2451, HB2243

Keywords: renewable energy, income tax credit, solar energy, wind energy, low-income households, energy policy, lead materials, drinking water, public health, water infrastructure, safety regulations, HB1566, energy efficiency, LED lighting, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent fixtures, compact fluorescent lamps, CFL ban, mercury-free lighting

Summary: The committee heard testimony on a bill to expand the solar energy tax credit for single-family residential properties by removing certain cap amounts and raising the adjusted gross income limits for taxpayers to elect a refund of excess credits. The Hawaii State Energy Office and Department of Taxation both said they were standing on written testimony, while industry and advocacy groups largely supported the measure. Members questioned whether the income thresholds were set appropriately, how many taxpayers would be affected at different income levels, and how many would qualify for refundable treatment; Taxation said it did not yet have the requested numbers but was preparing a fiscal estimate. A major issue raised was drafting and administration: witnesses said the bill appears to apply differently to owner-purchased systems versus third-party leased systems, and Taxation said it likely could not easily verify household income for leased systems or cross-reference different taxpayers. Discussion also covered whether the credit should remain refundable, whether credits should be limited to amounts actually expended, and whether the bill should instead be structured to keep the credit with the system owner or lessor, with concerns about equity, market effects, and possible incentives to lease rather than buy. The committee then moved to HB 2316, which would align state restrictions on lead materials in drinking water infrastructure with federal Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. The Department of Health and other supporters testified in favor, and there were no questions from the chair. Next, HB 1566 on energy efficiency would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting, with the Hawaii State Energy Office providing technical assistance and a compliance survey prioritized for first responder facilities; testimony from state agencies and advocates was in support, and again there were no questions. For HB 1926 on Red Hill, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Board of Water Supply, and multiple organizations and individuals supported funding for remediation studies, environmental monitoring, groundwater research, independent testing, and a public dashboard, with DLNR emphasizing that decades of work remain necessary even after defueling and that the bill supports ongoing university and community partnerships. The committee then heard HB 1673 on landfill units. The Department of Health initially said it was in support but later corrected the record and stated it strongly opposes the measure, saying the bill would undo protections enacted last session that keep landfills out of areas over aquifers; the Board of Water Supply also opposed repeal of those protections, while the City and County of Honolulu supported the HD1 version that leaves siting decisions to the counties. Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi and the Energy Justice Network opposed the bill, arguing the original protections should remain and that the amended version had confused commenters; supporters of the original version urged restoring it and considering additional language on ash.

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• So it's almost like the password on an Apple device, right?
• This doesn't really, although that's still illegal, this helps facilitate that, and when those devices
• are not something that's going to amount to probable cause right now, if you saw some with that device
• facilitate that and when those devices facilitate that and when those devices are<03:19:32.160><
• Uh it would be a some with that device.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Another option is cold storage, which is when you take your keys and extract them into a device that
• And we were able to illustrate what that's done in other areas, whether it's at our port of entry in
• And we were able to illustrate what that's done in other areas, whether it's at our port of entry and
• Presidio, And we were able to illustrate what that's done in other areas, whether it's at our port of entry

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• So making that you've not had any journal entries from your auditor.
• 66 incorrectly because then when your auditor comes in and they give you your final audit journal entries
• I learned accounting on the T-bar system, so I know if I want a journal entry, where I'm going to see
• Um, you have journal entries that need to happen before your F-66, but did their F-66."
• Um, I since now have cleaned up their set of books and their journal entry and cleaned up their balance

Keywords: 916, all

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• For these reasons, the Minnesota Business Partnership urges policymakers to support Minnesota's entry
• For these reasons, the Minnesota Business Partnership urges policymakers to support Minnesota's entry
• For these reasons, the Minnesota Business Partnership urges policymakers to support Minnesota's entry
• For these reasons, the Minnesota Business Partnership urges policymakers to support Minnesota's entry
• For these reasons, the Minnesota Business Partnership urges policymakers to support Minnesota's entry

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 1925, which would have Minnesota join the nurse licensure compact. Rep. Schumacher described the bill as a way to improve workforce flexibility, telehealth, care coordination, and border-community access, while maintaining safeguards such as the same licensure exam and federal background checks. He also said the compact could help retain Minnesota-trained nurses who currently leave for neighboring compact states. Several members questioned whether the compact would weaken Minnesota’s standards or actually solve staffing problems, and some raised concerns about outside states’ differing practice rules and continuing education requirements. Supporters, including a nurse leader, a travel nurse, a business group representative, and a hospital nursing leader, testified that the compact would ease staffing shortages, speed hiring, support telehealth, and reduce administrative burdens. Opponents, including nurses and union representatives, argued it could lower standards, not address root causes like unsafe staffing and turnover, and could create risks for patients seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care. The committee also considered two related amendments tied to rural health transformation recommendations. The A1 amendment would have required two hours of continuing education on nutrition for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; members criticized it as government overreach, unrelated to many specialties, and an attempt to chase uncertain federal funding. The amendment failed on a voice vote. The A2 amendment would have reinstated the presidential fitness test in schools and allowed parents to opt out; it also failed. A3, which updated the compact bill’s effective date language from 2025 to 2026, was adopted. Members noted the bill also contained an appropriation and might need referral to other committees if it advanced. The committee then began hearing public testimony on HF 1925, with witnesses split between support and opposition.

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• I also know that error rates are sometimes just data entry issues.
• I also know that error rates are sometimes just data entry issues.
• I also know that error rates are sometimes just data entry issues.
• I also know that error rates are sometimes just data entry issues.
• I also know that error rates are sometimes just data entry issues.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: 1.5 Battery means a device consisting of
• more electrically connected electrochemical... ...electrically connected electrochemical cells which device
• subsection is consistent across the multiple dates of manufacture and the data repository website entry
• battery, it's a little bit different than her changing out the AA's, you know, in her electronic device
• that she... ...know, in her electronic device that she likes to play with.

Keywords: 981, all

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• outboard motors, lighting, security, power tools and equipment, electric power generation, communication devices
• Data entries for that part in Prism are therefore either duplicative or contradictory.
• when it comes to the parts that they need to keep their cars going, their tractors, their electronic devices
• when it comes to the parts that they need to keep their cars going, their tractors, their electronic devices
• when it comes to the parts that they need to keep their cars going, their tractors, their electronic devices

Bills: HF4253, HF4257, HF3236, HF4264, HF4149, HF4019

Keywords: boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• the physical exam that the Department of Health partners with the Department of Education on is upon entry
• <00:18:06.720> education<00:18:07.760> is<00:18:08.080> upon<00:18:08.480> entry
• department of education is upon entry department of education is upon entry into<00:18:09.200>
• Some students may require access to a telecommunication device as an accommodation pursuant to their

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2485, which would require cardiovascular screening for student athletes. The Department of Education and Department of Health said they support the bill’s intent but noted that many screenings are already part of existing school-entry and well-child exams. The Attorney General’s office asked for clarifying language on who performs the screenings, where results go, how “positive findings” are defined, how referrals would work, and whether funding would be appropriated if DOE must hire health professionals. The American Heart Association strongly supported the bill, citing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and arguing that sports physicals are an effective opportunity for early detection. No vote was taken, and the committee moved on after testimony. The committee then heard HB 89, concerning a school psychologist working group and possible licensing or credentialing of school psychologists. The Department of Education and Board of Psychology supported the measure. The Hawaii Psychological Association said it supports licensing school psychologists but asked to be included in the working group, arguing it is an important stakeholder. The Hawaii Association of School Psychologists opposed including HPA, saying the issue is between school psychologists and DCCA and that HPA is not part of their organization. Testimony and discussion focused on the long-running disagreement over whether school psychologists should be regulated under the Board of Psychology or another mechanism, and on title protection and scope of practice. No action was reported during this portion. The committee also took up HB 2445, relating to standardized emergency responses for immigration enforcement at or near schools. The Department of Education said it already issued internal law-enforcement guidance and questioned whether the bill was necessary, while also raising concerns about the bill’s 1,000-foot buffer language and the limits of school authority over activity off campus. The Board of Education echoed those concerns and suggested the bill may need clearer definitions. Supporters, including the White Coalition for Immigrant Rights, the Legal Clinic, and an attorney testifying on Know Your Rights training, argued that recent federal changes have increased ICE activity near schools and that a law is needed to ensure clear, public protocols, staff training, and family protections. A student testifier said the measure was a top priority of the state student council. The transcript ends during testimony, with no vote or final committee action shown.

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• We're also seeking improvements in entry-level roles.
• know, and though we have behavioral health people in DDS, it's a lot of direct care people, right, entry
• Entry-level and frontline managers.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to approve the April and May minutes, welcome a new member, and hear an update from Gina Frey of EOHHS on statewide health and human services workforce development efforts. Frey described cross-secretariat initiatives under the Workforce Skills Cabinet, including MA Repay loan repayment awards, expanded community college and tuition supports, ESOL/work-readiness programming for immigrants, and efforts to build career pathways and reduce attrition in nursing, behavioral health, direct care, and primary care. She also reviewed a $46 million ARPA-funded home and community-based services grant program that supported 82 grantees, led to hiring 8,752 new staff, over 1,000 interns, 2,000 new certifications, and a drop in vacancy rates from 22% to 12%. Members raised concerns about the impact of immigration policy changes on the direct care workforce, including losses of trained workers in provider agencies, and asked whether any exemption or other relief efforts were underway. Frey said EOHHS is tracking the issue closely but did not identify a specific exemption effort. The discussion also touched on Medicaid and related program changes, with Frey noting the administration is focused on understanding potential impacts to eligibility and work requirements. Rep. Howard asked about initiatives for direct support professionals and wraparound supports, and Frey said those efforts are often led by individual agencies such as MassAbility and DDS, with EOHHS coordinating across them. The latter part of the meeting shifted to planning FY26 subcommittee goals and possible events. Members discussed using the Health Policy Commission’s Behavioral Health Workforce Center and possibly asking for a study comparing compensation in DDS and related direct care roles against health care and education jobs. They also discussed a possible cross-state public event on immigration’s impact on the workforce, especially for people with disabilities and direct support services, and agreed to continue refining goals and event ideas by email and at the next meeting. Frey provided a website link and contact information for Amy Doyle at the Health Policy Commission to facilitate future presentations.

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• documentation of MAT services being provided through that appropriation and instead used it for re-entry
• Next, we have the status of a New Mexico 1115 waiver medical re-entry. Mr.
• We have been facilitating meetings and entry for those MCOs to come into the building.