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• If there are no further questions, I would like to extend an open invitation to provide you as a group
• like<00:08:21.440> to<00:08:21.680> extend<00:08:22.160> an<00:08:22.479> open
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• discharge transfer functionality. discharge transfer functionality.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its June 30 meeting and then considered Capital Project 2515, a request from the Pease Development Authority Division of Ports and Harbors to spend up to $125,000 from the Harbor Dredging and Pier Maintenance Fund to replace a deteriorated 99-foot floating dock at Rye Harbor. Acting Director Richard Hartley said the dock is used for passenger loading and unloading for charters and whale-watching tours and is in poor condition. Representative Edgar moved approval, Representative Wiler seconded, and the motion carried. The committee then received several informational items, including quarterly and maintenance reports from the Department of Administrative Services, the Community College System of New Hampshire, and the Pease Development Authority. It also heard a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services on Capital Project 2516, the Beneficiary Service Improvement project supporting closed-loop referrals and related systems. DHHS described the project as a mix of Medicaid enterprise functions and New Hampshire Care Connections tools, including provider modules, third-party liability, event notifications, and closed-loop referrals to connect health and human service providers. Officials said the project is largely federally funded, with capital funds representing only part of the overall effort. Members asked about the accounting breakdown, prior committee review, provider participation, patient experience, and public response. Representative Burr questioned whether the project had been fully presented previously and raised concerns about the scope and necessity of the $8 million effort; DHHS responded that earlier work was discussed in other committees and that the current presentation covered only capital funds. Senator Waters asked about user response and patient experience, and DHHS said feedback has been generally positive but the system is still in design and implementation. In response to questions about participation, DHHS said 84 providers are currently on the network and clarified that a “provider” generally means an individual organization or health system, not each individual clinician. The committee also set its next meeting for December 9 at 9:00 a.m. at Granite Place, Room 228, and then adjourned.

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• FIRST IS TRANSFERS OPERATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ACHA AND
• WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE ANY OPENING STATEMENTS? >> I WOULD. THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME.
• WHAT I'M ASKING IS WAS THE MONEY TRANSFERRED, $18 MILLION TRANSFERRED TO A SEPARATE ACCOUNT OTHER THAN
• >> I DON'T KNOW. >> Chair: WHO WILL OPEN THE BANK ACCOUNT?
• THE 10 MILLION THAT HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THEM HAS LEFT THE ACCOUNT. >> Rep.

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• Do you have an opening statement that you'd like to make?
• Do you have an opening statement?" "Yes. Thank you."
• On page 13, street money actually was transferred to the general fund. Yes, sir.
• Do you have an opening statement? Yes.
• Do you have an open statement, mayor? Yes.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• Thank you. >> So you've asked for a transfer a couple times.
• What's happened since April to necessitate such a large transfer? >> Yeah.
• So I'm just asking you, um, my door's always open. I know Senator Gray has his door is always open.
• is for transfers within your present budget. >> Absolutely. >> Okay.
• Just for open house for Pam. >> All right. Thank you.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee opened by approving the May 15 minutes and then recognized Pam Ellis for her long service with the Legislative Budget Assistant’s office and upcoming retirement. The committee adopted the consent calendar with two items removed for separate consideration, then approved transfers for the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Environmental Services after questions about court benefit costs and dam project funding. The Department of Health and Human Services also received approval for a general fund transfer item. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Youth Development Center settlement fund. New administrator Jared Boyle, joined by the Attorney General, described the fund’s remaining caseload, the payment matrix, and the need for additional funding to begin hearings in August. Members raised concerns about administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, payday loans, structured settlements, and the long-term fiscal impact on the state. Boyle requested $55 million, but the committee ultimately approved a reduced appropriation of $20 million, with members noting the possibility of returning for more funding later depending on revenues and the October revenue review. The Department of Corrections then received approval for a smaller shortfall transfer and a larger overtime-related transfer, with officials citing a 52% corrections officer vacancy rate, ongoing recruitment, academy classes, and efforts to use civilian staff in some non-security roles. A late item from the Veterans Home was also approved to cover overtime, holiday pay, and indirect cost shortfalls within its existing budget. The committee then heard an informational presentation on implementation of Senate Bill 134 and the new federal Medicaid work-requirement rule. DHHS said it plans to submit a state plan amendment, seek approval for hardship exceptions, start with one eligibility check cycle, and use existing federal grant funding to make system changes. Finally, the committee received a performance audit of the Doorway opioid treatment program, which found weak written procedures, incomplete data use, reimbursement delays, and problems with the Governor’s Commission on Addiction Treatment and Prevention. Members discussed follow-up reporting, and the next Fiscal Committee meeting was scheduled for August 21 at 11:00 a.m.

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• We did open bids this summer.
• The question was, what would be the option if it was just transferred completely to LAWA?
• So it's kind of hard to quantify because we have open application.
• And with that, I can obviously go on for a long period of time, but I'll open it for questions.
• And with that, I can obviously go on for a long period of time, but I'll open it for questions.

Summary: The Water Topics Overview Committee met to review several interim studies and receive updates from the Department of Water Resources. The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes, observed a moment of silence for the late Representative Conmy, and welcomed Representative Hansen to the committee. Staff then reported that the watershed management study and the stormwater/wastewater study had both satisfied the presentation requirements in their study directives, with no further required testimony unless members wanted additional information. The department’s main presentation focused on major water projects and agency operations. Reese Haas and staff updated members on the NAWS project, the Southwest Pipeline Project, Devils Lake outlet operations, low-head dam safety work, floodplain management repository implementation, data center water use, and the 2027 Water Development Plan. Members asked detailed questions about NAWS funding sources, remaining project costs, capacity concerns for All Seasons and other users, and whether current construction is being designed for future demand. The department said NAWS remains on track for substantial completion by October, that remaining NAWS funding will come from a mix of federal, state, and local sources, and that current construction is designed for ultimate capacity while some future components will be adjusted for increased demand. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to the department’s cash management, Resources Trust Fund revenues, carryover balances, and the State Water Commission’s cost-share program. The department reported $340.6 million in carryover remaining, explained that much of it is already obligated to long-term projects, and noted that oil price forecasts and stripper-well exemptions will affect future revenues. Members raised concerns about large carryovers, affordability for local sponsors, and whether the state should continue obligating money multiple bienniums ahead. The department said it is working with the commission on a revised prioritization framework, including high/moderate/low project categories and a two-tier pre-construction/construction approach, to better manage obligations and affordability. The committee also reviewed Deloitte’s finalized studies on regional governance/finance and cost-share policy. Deloitte presented options for Southwest, NAWS, and Red River governance, with stakeholders generally favoring keeping NAWS largely as is, using the current Southwest model with improvements, and pursuing a more structured governance option for Red River. On cost share, the department said Deloitte’s recommended package would cover projected needs through the 2030s, but would require policy changes such as lower percentages for some project types, a 25% replacement-project rate with a cap, and possible bonding or delayed reimbursement strategies. No votes were taken on these policy questions, and the chair indicated the committee would continue the discussion at future basin meetings and the September Water Topics meeting.

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• The executive is recommending... $5 million transfer and PD is recommending a $57 million transfer.
• Transferring from a different fund. Starting on row 127, you have the Public Education Reform Fund.
• I'll be happy to open up for questions.
• My gate wouldn't open and I couldn't leave my house. It's quite fun. I am Candy Spence.
• Does it get transferred to some other agency? Mr.

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• So, uh, Senator Hauschild authors the A1. opening comment she may want to make.
• Um opening comment she may want to make.
• Um if you have you you can't stay open.
• <00:43:16.079> settlement transferred to the the settlement transferred to the the settlement
• > in<00:59:53.760> this transfer that's occurring in this transfer that's occurring in this

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:51:37.119> my trying to complete those transfers my trying to complete those transfers
• They are in the process of transferring others.
• State Parks falls under DLNR. facilitate many of the transfers but we facilitate many of the transfers
• <01:18:38.400> to have found them to be really open to have found them to be really open to
• We opened the Bay Health Crisis Center this year.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Representative Quam said the committee is well versed in judicial and privacy issues, and he is open
• She thanked the committee and said she would be open for questions at any time.
• <00:26:19.840> for very much and I will be open for very much and I will be open for questions
• <01:04:40.200> to of Grant programs through transfers to of Grant programs through transfers
• transfer actually includes both the transfer actually includes both the staff<01:26:14.880> member

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And the last one that is still open is our homeless program manager.
• Then over to the right, we've got the Housing Incentive Fund transfer.
• In February of this year, WBI launched their binding open season.
• They held 14 open-house events across that corridor, so the public now is being informed at these open-house
• FERC did have a booth at their public open houses.

Summary: The committee met as the Regulatory Division budget section and first reviewed the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s budget and program update. Legislative Council outlined the agency’s base budget and historical funding, and Housing Finance staff reported on homeownership lending, housing incentive fund (HIF) awards, and homeless grant spending. Agency officials said the five new FTEs approved last session are mostly filled, with one homeless program manager still open. They described strong demand for HIF, noting that September 2025 multifamily requests exceeded $73 million while only $25 million was available, and that single-family and homeless programs are also heavily subscribed. Members discussed the agency’s local loan servicing workload, interest-rate benefits, down payment assistance, and the need to coordinate housing discussions with Commerce and site-preparation efforts. The agency asked that HIF, single-family, and homeless funding be maintained or increased, and committee members emphasized accountability and statewide access for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing funds. The Department of Mineral Resources then presented its budget and agency initiatives. Staff reported that the department is on track financially, that most of the five new reclamation-related FTEs are hired, and that litigation costs tied to oil and gas matters are expected to continue appearing late in the biennium. The director reviewed ongoing modernization and organizational efforts, including the North Star IT project, succession planning, training, and rulemaking for oil and gas and critical minerals. Members asked about longer laterals, spacing, and production trends; the department said operators are increasingly drilling three-, four-, and even an initial five-mile lateral, which is helping keep North Dakota oil production relatively flat even as rig counts ease. The director also discussed oil price volatility tied to Middle East conflict, hedging practices among producers, gas capture remaining around 95%, and the likelihood that current production levels will stay near flat unless prices or geopolitical conditions change significantly. An update on the enhanced oil recovery grant program followed. The Industrial Commission’s grant administrator said the full $25 million appropriation was allocated in the fall to six projects, and because the oil and gas research fund also had carryover and biennial tax revenue, total awards reached about $45.1 million. The projects are expected to run two to four years, with meaningful results not likely until mid-2026 or later. Members questioned whether the public would have access to the research findings and how accountability would be maintained; staff said the grants are reimbursement-based, require regular status reports, and will culminate in public final reports. The committee also heard from the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, which updated members on natural gas transmission projects, especially WBI Energy’s proposed Bakken East pipeline. The authority said the project has advanced through a nonbinding and then binding open season, with WBI now securing survey permissions and moving through regulatory and landowner processes, while other related gas transmission projects near Minot and Epping are also in development.

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• > to<01:02:33.040> these Online bidding opens access to these Online bidding opens access
• particular would just focus on opening particular would just focus on opening up<01:13:12.880>
• when transferring things.
• <01:51:49.040> is the third party transfer is the third party transfer is as<01:51:50.760>

Bills: HF3951, HF4005, HF962, HF4585, HF3870, HF4542, HF3893, HF4293, HF4075, HF4057, HF3809

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

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• ,<00:01:49.920> communicate opportunities for transfer, communicate opportunities for transfer
• <00:05:22.720> The their preferences for transfer. The their preferences for transfer.
• That includes 728 people transferred out of Stillwater and 244 people transferred in.
• allow us to manage the transfers. allow us to manage the transfers.
• transfer to a different uh uh facility. transfer to a different uh uh facility.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House Bill 8 creates and transfers 300 million to the Major Capital Projects Fund and sets priorities
• For the community colleges, this bill will open up the ability for student housing.
• Without that 300 Million fund, you can't make the 150 million transfer.
• So we need this bill to pass to have the 300 Million transfer correct, Mr. Chair?
• Chairman, when I went there, it was opening day, or I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman, it was move-in day.

Keywords: 996, all

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• So, um, thank the application was open.
• . transferability. transferability.
• Not necessarily even transferability, Not necessarily even transferability, but<00:26:32.640> but<
• those don't necessarily transfer, right? those don't necessarily transfer, right?
• <01:05:20.960> up offer summerbridge programs to open up offer summerbridge programs to open

Keywords: The livestream event for this meeting failed before the meeting was finished. This copy was pulled from backups and is reposted in it's entirety., 958, all

Summary: The committee met to review KHEAA’s student aid programs ahead of the upcoming biennial budget. KHEAA officials outlined the agency’s role administering state grants and scholarships, emphasizing that net lottery proceeds are statutorily dedicated to student financial aid after a literacy appropriation. They focused on the College Access Program (CAP), Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG), and KEES, and explained that the FAFSA simplification changes significantly expanded eligibility for Pell and CAP recipients. KHEAA said the General Assembly’s additional funding this biennium allowed CAP to be fully funded, and that FY25 spending for CAP reached about $232 million for roughly 72,000 students, up from about 55,000 recipients the prior year. Officials said they are watching current-year application trends closely and expect a clearer funding picture by late fall as awards are actually disbursed and enrollment data comes in. Members asked about how CAP eligibility works, the difference between applicants and recipients, and whether KTG is tied to Pell eligibility. KHEAA explained that CAP is essentially aligned with Pell eligibility, while KTG uses a different need formula and is limited to private colleges in Kentucky. They also noted that schools verify final eligibility after KHEAA’s initial review of application data. Questions about the FAFSA simplification act and federal changes led KHEAA to say they do not expect major effects on state grant and scholarship programs, though federal student loan changes may affect students, especially at the graduate level. The committee also discussed KEES, which KHEAA said has been fully funded since its creation, and dual credit/work-ready scholarships. KHEAA reported that dual credit participation continues to grow and that FY25 spending for dual credit and Work Ready Kentucky totaled about $26.4 million, compared with a $13.1 million appropriation, with transfers from Work Ready used to keep dual credit fully funded. Officials said they will seek growth funding for dual credit in the next budget because the program has expanded and now includes the work-ready component under one statute. Members asked about transferability of dual credit courses and whether students actually use the credits toward degrees; KHEAA said it does not have hard data on every credit’s transfer, but it is seeing positive trends in bachelor’s completion and more high school graduates earning associate degrees. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes.

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• wineries that will qualify for this permit, um, gain additional benefits, including the ability to open
• Open for questions. Any questions for the witness? I see none. Thank you, sir. I'm sorry, Ms.
• It reduces, uh, the complexity of opening new tasting rooms and expands my business opportunities to
• It does not authorize open online gambling.
• months because TDLR was backed up three months or longer in processing transfers.

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• tax revenue, reducing the amount of money to be transferred and preventing.
• Despite the halt on transfers and interest income.
• And, and one of the terms was, that was very colorful, was open war, warfare.
• It's still open. It's still open. Why is it still open? It's been quite a while. I don't know.
• Again, because it's an open audit, I'm not allowed to comment publicly.

Keywords: budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.

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• The bill also gives OIR the authority to require affiliates to refund improper transfers back to the
• I think if you look at it, or you could consider it this way: company transfers to company B, But the
• . >> And OIR says no, the money must be transferred back.
• So the company... ...be who received the money transfers. That backed company.
• My door is always open to all of you, and I'm happy to look at any friendly amendments.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard several insurance and banking bills. HB 1399, relating to property insurance affiliates, would increase Office of Insurance Regulation oversight of transactions between property insurers and affiliates, require fair-and-reasonable documentation, review of dividends and asset pledges, contract termination clauses, affiliate registration, and penalties for violations. Members from both parties generally supported the goal of transparency and accountability, though some raised concerns about costs and whether the bill would actually return money to insureds. The bill was reported favorably. HB 427, on public adjuster contracts, would allow vulnerable adults or their legal representatives to rescind public adjuster contracts without penalty, reflecting the sponsor’s personal concerns about protecting elderly and otherwise vulnerable family members from predatory contracting. Public testimony included support from several industry and elder-law groups, while the public adjuster association warned the bill could unfairly target one profession and urged broader language. Members debated whether the bill should be expanded to cover other solicitations and whether legal representatives should be treated differently, but the bill was ultimately reported favorably. The committee also approved HB 893, which aligns bank handling of law-firm trust accounts with Florida Supreme Court rules and supports legal aid funding, and HB 767, a transparency bill requiring insurers to provide consumers with plain-language explanations of rate increases and related factors. Members emphasized consumer education and clearer disclosures, and HB 767 passed 2-0. Later, HB 381, the Office of Financial Regulation agency bill, was amended and reported favorably; it updates financial regulation provisions including cybersecurity-related requirements, money services business rules, credit union and financial institution provisions, and fee timing. HB 777, a related public-records bill protecting nonpublic personal information submitted to OFR, was also heard and moved forward without opposition.

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• inserting the following language on page 13, line 4 through 9: “This section shall not apply to any transfers
• of Hawaiian Homes lands under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act 1920, as amended, as any such transfers
• <00:01:04.320> shall as amended as any such transfers shall as amended as any such transfers
• Okay, open up for questions. We had one testifier, so that's it.
• Okay, open up for 1091? Seeing nothing.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Hawaiian Affairs met in decision-making sessions on March 18 and considered several House bills. On HB 576 HD2, the chair proposed an amendment clarifying that the bill would not apply to transfers of Hawaiian Homes lands under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, including lease conditions for 99-year terms; the committee adopted the recommendation to pass with amendments, with one no vote. On HB 606, the chair recommended passing the bill with amendments and a committee report requesting a $50 million appropriation; that recommendation was also adopted, again with one no vote. HB 1408 was recommended for indefinite deferral, and no discussion was recorded before adjournment. In a later portion of the meeting, the committee heard testimony on HB 410, which was described by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs as its budget request. OHA testified in strong support, saying the measure would help advance its strategic plan, reduce disparities affecting Native Hawaiians in health, housing, economic development, and education, and improve transparency and data-driven oversight. The committee noted additional support and opposition testimony counts on other measures, including HB 871 and HB 1091, and then moved into decision-making. The committee ultimately adopted the chair’s recommendations to pass HB 410 HD1 unamended, HB 871 HD1 unamended, and HB 1091 HD1 as is. Senator Ihara was noted as excused for part of the later voting. The meeting concluded with no further testimony or discussion and the committee adjourned.

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• Management Program, would be transferred Management Program, would be transferred from<04:47:14.080
• South Central Foundation Land Transfer South Central Foundation Land Transfer Act.<04:48:20.080>
• transfer within 180 days of enactment. transfer within 180 days of enactment.
• The Pit River Land Transfer Act will transfer approximately 583 acres of land into trust for the benefit
• on<07:28:19.120> January But open enrollment ends on January But open enrollment ends

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, December 15, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• This first-time survey relied mostly on open-ended questions and a few rating-scale questions.
• Uh, but we do, and it's really opened my eyes to be a part of it.
• You know, I remember out in the open.
• I know you can transfer from one school to the next without a wait.
• I still think in sports transfer portal.

Keywords: Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:01 Approve Minutes from June 11, 2026- 00:00:40 Staff Report on 2026 Child Fatality Panel Update- 00:01:17 Panel Staff Response to Report-00:21:12 University of Kentucky Name, Image, and Likeness-00:44:34 Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS-01:17:55 Adjornment-01:33:05, 958, all

Summary: The committee first established a quorum and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members then received a staff report on the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel, including an annual LOIC evaluation of the panel’s operations, statutory compliance, case management system development, member experience, and written procedures. The report noted recent House Bill 778 expanded the panel’s access to records and to TWIST/I-TWIST, and recommended that staff request access and training promptly to avoid implementation problems. Analysts reported the panel has met statutory membership and meeting requirements, and that agency responses to the panel’s 2025 recommendations improved, with all responses meeting statutory content requirements though some were late. They also said the panel still lacks formal written procedures, so a prior recommendation was reissued. The report discussed the panel’s new case management system, now in testing with the Commonwealth Office of Technology, and a survey of panel members showing generally positive views of meetings and case discussions but recurring concerns about SharePoint access, time demands, virtual meetings, and the panel’s lack of enforcement authority. The report included a matter for legislative consideration suggesting the General Assembly may wish to seek additional testimony from agencies when responses are unclear or more information is needed. Panel staff responded that the work is difficult but important, said they are optimistic about gaining TWIST access, and acknowledged that written procedures have not yet been completed because they wanted to align them with the new system. They said both the system and procedures are hoped to be finished by the end of the year, with the new case management system expected to be implemented by September 1 after further testing and migration. Members also discussed trends in child fatality and near-fatality cases, including increases in reported cases since 2013, substance abuse, safe storage of firearms, and concerns about THC/CBD gummies reaching children. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.