Transcript Highlights:

• It could be in child care with this Child Care Aware and the whole block.
• That was missing before.
• And so, you know, that's a lot of language that a child is missing if they haven't been identified.
• Some of them do have certain protocols to where if a child misses or refers at birth, they will make
• do child care administration or, you know, the management of a child care center?

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Human Services Committee met in interim session and first approved the previous meeting minutes before receiving a series of presentations on homelessness and housing stability. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency updated members on the new Interagency Council on Homelessness, describing its executive-order mandate to review resources, gather input from stakeholders, identify gaps, and develop recommendations. She said the council’s first work is building a statewide program matrix of existing homeless services and funding sources, with attention to youth, tribal communities, and other vulnerable populations. Members raised concerns about youth homelessness, homeless veterans, and how the council will stay focused on a practical framework rather than getting lost in details. The committee also discussed possible connections to the rural health transformation grant and agreed to continue the topic later in the spring. Beth Olson of Presentation Partners in Housing described the organization’s housing-first model in Cass County and Clay County, including homeless prevention/diversion, housing navigation, and Cooper House, a 42-unit permanent supportive housing building in Fargo. She said the organization focuses on people with long-term and chronic homelessness, many with mental health, addiction, health, domestic violence, and Indigenous identity-related barriers, and reported strong outcomes: 85 of 86 people housed in 2025, 91% still housed after one year, and major reductions in emergency room use, ambulance rides, jail stays, detox days, and shelter use. She also explained that state funding has grown from a small share of the budget to about $1.1 million in state-connected funding for fiscal 2026, largely through contracts tied to supportive services. Members asked about vouchers, rent contributions at Cooper House, length of stay, and whether similar projects could be expanded elsewhere. Andrea Olson of the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota outlined statewide homeless and housing-related services delivered through six community action agencies in all 53 counties. She explained the Community Services Block Grant structure, said housing was identified as the top need in the most recent statewide needs assessment, and described programs including Supportive Services for Veteran Families, North Dakota Homeless Grant services, and Home ARP supportive services. She emphasized that the end of North Dakota Rent Help has increased pressure on the system, that the current $2 million annual homeless grant is far smaller than prior rent-help assistance, and that community action is using case management and financial assistance to move households toward self-sufficiency. Members asked about funding formulas, rural service delivery, and coordination with Presentation Partners to avoid duplication. YouthWorks then began a presentation on youth homelessness, describing services for ages 12 to 24, the special needs of youth and former foster youth, and the organization’s use of federal and state funds to support transitional housing, emergency shelter, maternity housing, and diversion services.

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• any questions of Miss Bul. any questions of Miss Bul.
• Any questions of Miss Park?
• Any questions of Miss<00:54:06.079> Park? Miss Park? Miss Park?
• >> Miss<00:58:33.760> commander. >> Miss commander. >> Miss commander.
• Any questions of Miss Harden? committee. Any questions of Miss Harden?

Bills: HB0117, HB0126

Keywords: informed consent, abortion, civil liability, coercion, healthcare rights, fetal heartbeat, termination of pregnancy, medical emergency, Wyoming legislation, rights of minors, healthcare regulations, parental consent, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Good morning, Miss McCarthy.
• A child.
• If the child is in foster care child to remain in foster care.
• will be placed, that this is not child abuse, that this is a medical condition and then the child is
• She was forced the child. Parents had a 3rd child at the time that the petition was filed.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Every month for a child is a lot. It's a lot longer for a child than it is for an adult.
• met with that child.
• child is removed.
• over that child.
• Custody of his child.

Bills: HCR 10

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Miss Shong.
• When a child misses a month of specialized instruction, they don't maintain their skills.
• When a child misses a month of specialized instruction, they don't maintain their skills.
• missed weeks of school, too. missed weeks of school, too.
• Um, Miss, is it Uker?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• , our child.
• child. child. child. um<01:08:42.960> making<01:08:43.279> the<01:08:43.440> comments
• Thank you. um of the child. So, we would not want um of the child.
• Uh I missed I missed your name. Uh I missed I missed your name.
• So they know they'll miss even more time with their child if they speak out and say what the orders against

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• When a child is removed from his or her home, it is a traumatizing experience for the child, the biological
• short-term temporary placements of a child with a relative or fictive kin to divert that child from
• In many cases, the kin or fict of kin with whom the child is placed under a parental child safety placement
• That a guardian of a child subject to a parental child safety placement may enroll a child in school
• Uh, religion and religious teachings for their Their child.

Transcript Highlights:

• cover the cost of child care.
• We need low adult-child ratios to drive child safety and healthy development and learning.
• <00:04:50.960> safety adult child ratios to drive child safety adult child ratios to drive
• Thank you, Miss Sanford. Always good to hear from you. Thank you, Miss Sanford.
• have the the best child care uh or child have the the best child care uh or child tax<00:10:13.880

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1384, which would create the “Great Start Child Care Tax Credit” by expanding the existing dependent care credit for families with children under age six. The bill would raise the qualifying expense limits for young children, allow more children to qualify, and phase the credit down starting at $125,000 of earned household income until it reaches zero above roughly $400,000. The author said the proposal is intended to better address the high cost of child care, especially for middle-income families who may not qualify for other assistance programs. Claire Sanford of the Minnesota Child Care Association testified in support. She said child care providers across Minnesota have unused capacity because many families cannot afford services, and argued that making care cheaper for families is important for workforce participation and child development. She also supported the bill’s focus on children under five and its expansion of help up the income scale, saying middle-class families have received little assistance with child care costs. Members asked about how the bill differs from current law, the cap for a family with one child age five, and the fiscal impact. The author explained that a family with one child under age six would have a $10,000 cap under the proposal and said a prior fiscal note estimated the bill at about $200 million per year. The author also noted the proposal had been introduced previously and said the Department of Revenue’s new ability to make advance payments could be relevant as the bill moves forward. The author renewed the motion to re-refer HF 1384 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee approved the motion by voice vote, and the bill was sent to Taxes.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, Miss Alman, Miss Salazar, Mr. Case, Mr. Posey, and Mr. Barlow.
• >> Thank you, Miss Walc. >> Thank you, Miss Walc.
• Thank you, Miss Jamerson. Did you have a question, Miss Ottman?
• Miss Shay sits on the board, and Miss Cassandra sits on the board.
• >> Thank you, Miss Cal. >> Thank you, Miss Cal.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• burden of the cost of raising a child burden of the cost of raising a child doesn't<00:04:13.680
• you know, it it's not addressing child you know, it it's not addressing child care<00:04:56.200>
• <00:14:50.400> use, and so by curtailing it to child use, and so by curtailing it to child
• <00:19:22.760> tax we kind of restructured the child tax we kind of restructured the child
• wealthy for that child tax credit. wealthy for that child tax credit.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 18 was taken up in committee, with the chair noting a preference to hear testimony from people who had traveled farther before hearing from lobbyists or other local witnesses. Representative Engan presented the bill as a family-support measure that would exempt certain infant care items from sales tax, arguing that the cost of raising children has risen sharply and that the bill would provide immediate relief to parents. He cited examples of potential savings on cribs, mattresses, strollers, and baby bottles, and said he was open to expanding the list of covered items. Chair Gomez offered a DE1 amendment that would replace the blanket sales tax exemption with an expansion of Minnesota’s child tax credit, arguing that the child-rearing cost burden is better addressed through targeted assistance rather than a broad exemption that could also benefit higher-income purchasers. After discussing the policy differences and the fiscal impact, Gomez withdrew the amendment. Members then asked questions about the bill’s scope, whether luxury items should be excluded, and why the exemption was limited to baby items rather than older children’s needs. Engan said he would be open to excluding luxury items and to discussing broader expansions, including school supplies. The committee then heard testimony in support from Sarah Gangelhoff of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, who said the bill would help families facing high housing, food, and child care costs and would especially benefit women and single-mother households. Maggie Hanggi of the Minnesota Catholic Conference also supported the bill, saying the tax relief could help families afford essential infant items and reduce fear for prospective parents. Members raised concerns about whether tax exemptions effectively reach the families most in need, with one member noting that low-income families may not even be in a position to shop for these items; Engan responded that the savings would still be real for those who do purchase them. No final vote or disposition on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chestine, Miss Chestine, Miss Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman, Coleman, Miss Coleman, Coleman, Miss
• Miss Miss Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Coleman, Miss Coleman Coleman, Miss Coleman Madison, Mr.
• Chestine, Miss Chestine, Miss Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Coleman, Miss Coleman Coleman, Miss
• Wagner, Miss Miss Miss Weaver, Mr.
• Chestine, Miss Chestine, Miss Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Coleman, Miss Coleman Coleman, Miss

Keywords: 920, all

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Miss<00:25:56.799> Larson, >> Miss Larson, >> Miss Larson, >> thank
• >> Miss Larson. >> Miss Larson.
• >> Miss<00:43:26.880> Larson, >> Miss Larson, >> Miss Larson, >> thank
• >> Miss<00:48:28.160> Larson. >> Miss Larson. >> Miss Larson.
• >> Miss<00:55:21.119> Larson. >> Miss Larson. >> Miss Larson.

Bills: HF2825

Keywords: expungement, criminal justice, background check, security industry, private detective, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

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• chestin Miss chestin Miss Coleman Miss Coleman Coleman Miss Coleman Coleman Miss Coleman Madison Mr
• chestine Miss chestine Miss Coleman Miss Coleman Coleman Miss Coleman Coleman Miss Coleman Madison Mr
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Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

Transcript Highlights:

• . child. child.
• >> Miss<00:48:23.040> Mel. >> Miss Mel. >> Miss Mel.
• I miss something?
• I miss something?
• I miss something?

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The presentation focused on Think Small’s recommendations for Minnesota child care licensing modernization, including a proposed three-tier system for early care and education: unregulated “trusted caregivers,” state-licensed health and safety programs, and “recognized” early care and education programs that would pursue board-approved quality pathways. Dr. Nicole Smarillo said the recommendations came from an extensive engagement process with providers and field experts, and emphasized that the goal is not deregulation but a right-sized system with clearer funding aligned to state expectations, a reduced and more health-and-safety-focused licensing framework, and a profession-led quality system with multiple pathways rather than a single rating model. A major recommendation was creating a Minnesota Board of Early Care and Education with real decision-making power, made up of providers, families, and experts. The board would set quality expectations, approve multiple recognition pathways, address professional qualifications, advise on funding and supports, and monitor policy impacts on child outcomes, supply, and workforce stability. Presenters said the current Parent Aware system would be replaced in this future model, and that programs would have a roadmap from health-and-safety licensing to a time-limited candidate status and then to recognized program status. Several providers testified in support of the framework. Shauna Maranovich said the process welcomed field voices and produced recommendations grounded in proximity expertise. Cindy Cunningham, a licensed family child care provider, said the proposal reflected provider feedback, supported a Minnesota-specific model, and would separate health and safety licensing from quality improvement while reducing fear-based enforcement. Maria Harms, a child care center operator, said current licensing is overly burdensome and that the board and multiple pathways would better reflect day-to-day practice and reduce silos across program types. Candace Yates of Child Care Aware of Minnesota supported aligning supports with quality pathways and said the system needs a shared floor for quality and more continuous, less fragmented support. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the excerpt.

Bills: HB1800, HB2095, HB1158, HB1518, HB1752, SCR23, SCR24, SCR25, SCR26, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SCR34, SCR35, SCR36, SCR37, SCR38, SCR39, SCR40, SCR41, SCR42, SCR43, SCR44, SCR45, SCR46, SCR47, SCR48, SCR49, SCR50, SCR51, SCR52, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR56, SCR57, SCR58, SCR59, SCR60, SCR61, SCR62, SCR63, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR74, SCR75, SCR76, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SCR80, SCR81, SCR82, SCR83, SCR84, SCR85, SCR86, SCR87, SCR88, SCR89, SCR90, SCR91, SCR92, SCR93, SCR94, SCR95, SCR96, SCR97, SCR98, SCR99, SCR100, SCR101, SCR102, SCR103, SCR104, SCR105, SCR106, SCR107, SCR108, SCR109, SCR110, SCR111, SCR112, SCR113, SCR114, SCR115, SCR116, SCR117, SCR118, SCR119, SCR120, SCR121, SCR122

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

Transcript Highlights:

• Favorite constituents, Miss Jenny Hester from SoonerArt.
• This was my third child when William was born, and I needed so much help after I had...
• Please welcome Miss Canda Schwartz. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
• My head was down and I missed it, so I'm grateful for that.
• How will the child get paid? Is it a one-time payment? Thank you for the question.

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

Transcript Highlights:

• Back to you, Miss Leader. Thank you, Mr.
• If I could get Miss Tessa Dorrell to stand up for a moment, please.
• She is Miss Oklahoma 2025 and a resident of House District 39.
• Miss, low leader Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• I think we're kind of missing a bet here.

Bills: HB4319, HB4317, HB1225, HB3076, HB3081, HB4226, SCR17, HB4432, HB3304, HB3411, HB3435, HB4339, HB4331, HB4341, HB4342, HB1770, HB1016, HB4113, HB2950, HB4141, HB3277, HB2988, HB3029, HB3338, HB1889, HB3834, HB3831, HB2939, HB3045, HB3657, HB1739, HB3759, HB3755, HB4484, HB4486, HB4108, HB1250, HB2961, HB1219, HB3025, HB1782, HB1907, HB3718, HB4459, HB2976, HB3548, HB3545, HB2952, HB2929, HB2956, HB2973, HB3055, HB3086, HB3040, HB3794, HB4336, HB3151, HB1590, HB3581, HB3313, HB3429, HB3448, HB1752, HB2650, HB3584, HB4202, HB3586, HB4321, HB4280, HB3650, HCR1020, HB2116, HB2206, HB4301, HB3625, HB3147, HB3403, HB3498, HB3970, HB3975, HB3976, HB3980, HB4265, HB4266, HB3638, HB3880, HB3930, HB3942, HB3944, HB4191, HB3242, HB3678

Keywords: administrative procedures, rulemaking authority, specific authority, legislative review, agency rules, accounting, CPA, licensure, educational requirements, reciprocity, professional conduct, vital records, birth certificate, birth registration, biological sex, sex designation, male, female, nonbinary, gender identity

Transcript Highlights:

• child in seclusion room, a child, you child in seclusion room, a child, you know,<00:20:40.240><
• >> Miss<00:24:50.480> Woodward. >> Miss Woodward. >> Miss Woodward.
• Miss an uh Miss Heiser. Miss an uh Miss Heiser.
• Miss<00:54:44.079> Hulse. Miss Hulse. Miss Hulse.
• Thank you, Miss Winship. Thank you, Miss Winship.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, Miss Kelly, if you will go first and then again we'll be followed by Miss Gustoi.
• then again we'll be followed by Miss then again we'll be followed by Miss Gustoi.
• It learns to match the face of your child onto the body of an exploited child.
• > child.
• Every generated an exploited child.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Next up we have Miss K.
• Next up we have Miss K.
• Next up we have Miss K.
• Next up we have Miss K. Swan in support via Zoom. Miss K. Swan, in support via Zoom. Mr.
• Miss April Lee: Thank you.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Education met on April 1 at 2:04 p.m. and first heard HCR 129/HR 125/HD1, which asks state and county transportation and education agencies to work together on pedestrian safety and traffic congestion around Haiku Elementary School. The Department of Education said it stood on its written testimony, and no other testimony was offered on that measure. The committee then took up HCR 173/HR 169/HD1, urging the Department of Health to begin education outreach and vaccination drive efforts at schools with vaccination rates under 30 percent, starting in the 2025-26 school year. The Department of Education and Department of Health both supported the resolution and stood on their written testimony. Support also came from the Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii Nurses Association, the Democratic Party of Hawaii Health Committee, and Free Citizens of Malua. A number of testifiers opposed the measure, arguing that vaccination efforts do not belong in schools, that the proposal would pressure families and undermine parental rights and religious freedom, and that it could create liability and misuse public funds. Several opponents also raised concerns about informed consent, government overreach, and vaccine safety. One supporter, Kye Swan, said vaccines are the way to fight infectious disease and asked the committee to pass the resolution so children could be vaccinated before the school year starts. No vote or final committee action on the resolutions was announced in the portion of the transcript provided.