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• THERE'S A PIECE THAT STILL HASN'T BEEN TRANSFERRED INTO THE TRUST FUND YET.
• THIS HAS TO DO WITH FUNDS FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS THAT ARE BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
• SO WE USED A THREE-YEAR AVERAGE OF WHAT THE TRANSFERS HAVE TYPICALLY RUN AND THEN CARRY THAT THROUGH
• USUALLY WE FOCUS ON ONE-TIME TRUST FUND TRANSFERS AND MAKING A REVENUE ADJUSTMENT WITH THAT PIECE.
• THE AMENDMENT, THE DEPARTMENT SEEKS TO BE OPERABLE TO TRANSFER A QUALIFIED EXPENDITURE CATEGORY OF $949,565

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• The chair lays out Senate Bill 1940, relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers
• This is Senator Hughes's bill relating to authorizing a beneficiary designation that transfers a manufactured
• by Chairman Dutton relating to the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred
• by Chairman Dutton relating to the delivery of records, including a will and probate proceedings transferred
• by Chairman Dutton relating to the delivery of records, including a will, in probate proceedings transferred

Bills: SB1015, SB2933

Keywords: statutory probate courts, probate court fees, judicial fund, county reimbursement, comptroller, Texas Government Code, Local Government Code, court fees, fee allocation, excess contributions, judicial education and support fund, presiding judge salary, county finance, court administration, Texas judiciary, revenue distribution, SB 2933, elder abuse, neglect, judicial training

Summary: The Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence heard testimony on Senate Bill 1015, which would clarify that the comptroller is responsible for distributing excess judicial fund payments back to statutory probate courts. Judge Guy Herman testified in support, saying the bill would help ensure probate courts receive funding they are entitled to, while Ed Heimlich testified against the bill with broad criticism of probate courts and judicial practices. The committee then heard Senate Bill 2933, which would add elder abuse training to required judicial education for several categories of judges and judicial officers; Dr. Bruce Hargrave supported the bill, citing the prevalence and underreporting of elder abuse and the need for judges to recognize warning signs. No votes were taken on either of those bills, and SB 2933 was left pending. The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 38, an eviction-related bill, and Vice Chair Hayes described two agreed floor amendments: one limiting the summary disposition procedure to forcible entry and detainer cases involving squatters, and another requiring a notice to pay rent or vacate for tenants who had been timely payers but missed a payment. After discussion, the committee voted 6-4 to report SB 38 without amendments. The committee also adopted or advanced a series of other bills and resolutions, including SB 293, SB 1141, SB 1448, SB 1536, SB 1558, SB 1838, SB 1940, SB 2127, SB 53, SB 251, SB 311, SB 387, SB 441 (with a substitute), SB 1164, SB 1335, SB 1574 (with a substitute), SB 1719, SB 1760, SB 1839, SB 1923 (with a substitute), SB 2807, and SJR 27 (with a substitute). Most measures were reported favorably on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes, with a few close votes on SB 942, SB 311, SB 2807, and SJR 27. SB 942, relating to retroactive child support beginning at conception, initially failed 5-5 but was reconsidered and then passed 6-5. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

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• And lastly on this agenda, SB 1522, relating to vehicle title transfers.
• And then lastly on this agenda, SB 1522, relating to vehicle title transfers.
• And lastly on this agenda, SB 1522, relating to vehicle title transfers.
• And lastly on this agenda, SB 1522, relating to vehicle title transfers.
• And lastly on this agenda, SB 1522, relating to vehicle title transfers.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• Um, so if we were to just transfer all this money to the harbor special fund and create the separate
• Um, if we were to transfer this money into the harbor special fund and create a cruise ship subaccount
• So, um, if we were to just turn this back and transfer the money to the harbor special fund, would that
• ><00:29:53.840> the<00:29:54.000> money<00:29:54.159> to turn this back and transfer
• the money to turn this back and transfer the money to the<00:29:54.399> harbor<00:29:54.720><

Bills: SB2816

Keywords: enterprise zones, economic development, innovation enterprise, job creation, Hawaii, 910, house, all

Summary: The committees heard House Bill 2195, HD1, which would replace the existing transit accommodations tax on cruise ships with a per-passenger infrastructure fee collected by the Department of Transportation and deposited into a new cruise ship special fund. Testimony included support from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and comments from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii warning that the bill should remain narrowly tied to harbor-related uses to avoid potential Tonnage Clause issues. The Department of Transportation testified that cruise-related harbor work includes pier repairs, dredging, terminal upgrades, and shore power, and said a dedicated revenue stream would help prioritize cruise infrastructure needs. The Attorney General’s office said it had submitted written comments but did not address questions about the litigation or constitutional background. Members questioned whether the new special fund was necessary when the existing harbor special fund already finances similar improvements. DOT said the funds overlap and suggested the bill could be amended to use the harbor special fund with a separate cruise subaccount, while still preserving a dedicated revenue stream and separate accounting. DOT also said it currently collects port entry, dockage, and per-head passenger fees from cruise ships and that existing cruise-related expenditures from the harbor special fund have not been challenged. The chair ultimately recommended moving HB 2195 forward as introduced, while continuing discussions about the fund structure and awaiting further clarity from the Attorney General and DOT. In decision-making, the committees voted to pass HB 2195, HD1, as is. They also voted to pass House Bill 916, HD1, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, which would allow certain state low-income housing tax credits to offset state transient accommodations taxes in the same county and make Act 129 of 2016 permanent. Both the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Economic Development and Technology adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HB 916, HD1, unamended. The hearing was then adjourned.

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• From the General Fund, starting on row 88... you have the transfer to the Public Education Reform Fund
• LEAC recommended $52.2 million as a transfer. The Executive recommended $5 million as a transfer.
• LFC has an $89.7 million transfer from... the Grow Fund on row 157.
• So they're also transferring a substantial pot of money.
• It's just listed under your other state funds and transfers.

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• don't have good reason, then I would make a motion that we give the mayor the authority to do that transfer
• This committee gives the mayor authority to transfer that money, that 10%. Is that a valid motion?
• , this committee gives the mayor authority to transfer that money, that 10%.
• ...to transfer that money, that 10%. Is that a valid motion?
• The auditors basically said I overstated the revenue from county general as a simple transfer, and I

Summary: The committee first approved a motion by voice vote, then received updates on delinquent private water and sewer reports. For the 2012 reports, staff said five additional 2024 reports had been received since the December meeting, bringing the total to 17 with escrow funds released and 26 still escrowed. For the 2023 delinquent reports, two more had come in, leaving five outstanding; both reports were filed without objection. The committee then focused on Act 709 repayment issues for the town of Daisy. Audit staff said Daisy had made unauthorized payments to a nonprofit and had used restricted street funds for fire-related expenses, and that the town had not yet adopted the required repayment ordinance. Mayor Lisa Cogburn said the council had not approved repayment because members disputed the amount, though she said the town had funds to pay. After discussion about the audit calculations and statutory repayment requirements, the committee adopted a motion requiring 10% repayment of the street fund under the statute and providing that failure to comply would result in withholding turnback funds. The Daisy report was then filed. The committee reviewed numerous additional audit findings from cities, counties, and water departments. Several local officials appeared and described corrective steps, including reconciliation work in Harrison and Carroll County, revenue-code corrections in Izard County, monthly bond-pending reviews in Alexander, fixed-asset documentation and receipt procedures in the town of 56, and bookkeeping/receipt improvements in Ozan and Lee County. Some matters were deferred, including several private water and sewer reports and Green Forest, while others were filed. Reports involving more serious issues were referred to the prosecuting attorney and Attorney General, including Bull Shoals, Lone Oak County, Beaver, Central City, Gravette, Ralston Water Department, Thornton Waterworks, and others. The committee also filed 19 reports with resolved findings and 53 reports with no findings, and adjourned with the next meeting set for February 12, 2026.

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• It is a program that is run through intergovernmental transfers.
• It is a program that is run through intergovernmental transfers.
• It is a program that is run through intergovernmental transfers.
• It is a program that is run through intergovernmental transfers.
• public and private—but this one is specific to public agencies—if they pay an intergovernmental transfer

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The House Standing Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection held its first meeting of the 2025 session, welcomed new members, announced a 24-hour rule for committee amendments, and reviewed basic meeting procedures. After roll call confirmed a quorum, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. The chair also recognized Representative Thomas for his service to the committee and presented remarks of appreciation as he moved into other duties. The committee then considered House Bill 191, which would extend burial eligibility in Kentucky state veterans cemeteries to certain National Guard and Reserve members who were honorably discharged but never activated under Title 10. Testimony from Rep. Aaron Thompson and KDVA officials explained that the bill aligns with the federal Burial Guard Reserve Act of 2022 and would cover some long-serving Guard and Reserve members, including those who served during disasters such as the Eastern Kentucky floods and western Kentucky tornadoes. Members voiced support, and the bill passed the committee with a favorable recommendation after adoption of a title amendment. Next, the committee took up House Bill 152, which would create a supplemental Medicaid payment program for public EMS agencies through voluntary intergovernmental transfers, with no general fund dollars used. Rep. Michael Meredith and EMS chiefs testified that the measure would help public agencies recover more of the cost of Medicaid transports; one example cited was a local agency that could increase reimbursement substantially under the program. In response to questions, witnesses said the existing program for public and private agencies is mandatory, while this bill creates an additional voluntary enhancement for public agencies only, and that the program could be affected if Medicaid match rates change. The committee approved the bill with a favorable recommendation and a title amendment. The meeting ended with announcements about Military Kids Day on February 25 and a Kentucky National Guard Association reception and dinner on February 15, followed by adjournment.

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• And no entity may transfer this sensitive data without your express affirmative consent.
• to depart from the broken status quo and to place meaningful limits on the collection, use, and transfer
• And to place meaningful limits on the collection, use, and transfer of personal data.
• Under this legislation, we further limit the collection, processing, and transfer of sensitive data to
• Transferred internally and processed internally within the entities that have collected it.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized several guests in the chamber, and adopted a resolution congratulating Coleman-Nee on election as National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans. It also took up several local and personnel matters, including a sick leave bank for Emily Cullick and later Paul Stavarski, and local bills affecting the town of Weston and a Dorchester housing/library procurement exemption; those measures were advanced to third reading or engrossment as appropriate. The chamber also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer several House petitions to committees. The main business was Senate No. 2516, the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, which came before the Senate on a Ways and Means substitute (Senate Document 2608). Senators Creem, Moore, Charles, Feingold, Keenan, and others spoke in support, describing the bill as a comprehensive consumer privacy measure with data minimization rules, limits on sensitive data, protections for minors, and strong Attorney General enforcement. Several amendments were debated, with many rejected or withdrawn, while some were adopted, including provisions on geolocation data protections, opting out of targeted advertising, affiliate and merger/acquisition protections, internal operations exemptions, parental access to child data, and a Ways and Means amendment. A number of other amendments on employee data, union data, loyalty programs, AI training, reporting, and related issues were either not adopted or held/withdrawn. After the amendment process, the Senate adopted the amended Ways and Means substitute and ordered the bill to a third reading. The bill was then passed to be engrossed on a roll call vote of 40-0. The Senate also adopted an order to adjourn to the following Monday at 11:00 a.m. and to dispense with printing a calendar. The session adjourned in memory of Darrow Logan Alexander of South Boston.

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• Senate Third Reading Amendment No. 37 changes the transfer in the JAC version of the introduced bill
• Senate Third Reading Amendment No. 38 transferred the entire balance, $88 million and change, from the
• On page nine, you will see the Senate's position largely on the transfer of the SIPA funds.
• <00:22:47.600> in<00:22:47.720> the<00:22:47.840> contingent was transferred
• in the contingent was transferred in the contingent appropriation<00:22:49.040> for<00:22:49.240

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and first addressed an unintended consequence in the Joint Conference Committee report involving dual and concurrent enrollment funding. Staff explained that a dollar-for-dollar reduction tied to Senate File 81 would have fully funded public school dual/concurrent enrollment while leaving no funds for non-public school students. Senator Salazar moved to strike that provision, the motion was seconded, and it carried. Budget and Fiscal Administrator Don Richards then walked through the conference committee report and the major adopted amendments. He reviewed Senate and House amendments affecting items such as sign language interpreters, rural veterinary education, predator management authorization, petroglyphs and pictographs, senior services, community college funding, school district entitlement payments, the School Foundation Program reserve transfer, a tourism-related rodeo museum change, archaeological work on human remains, a jet airplane reduction, abortion-related language, livestock ear tags, provider rates for developmental disabilities, student-athlete endorsement restrictions, a forensic audit for the Wyoming Business Council, and the Yellowstone tree inscription. He also described several deleted sections and policy changes, including removal of spending-policy provisions, flex authority language, and other budget sections. Richards further summarized new or revised appropriations and conditions, including funding for local cybersecurity, stormwater fees, the Wyoming Natural Resource Trust Fund, lab services, IT modernization, Wyoming Public Television, matching funds, cloud services, and restored governor FTE requests. He noted a compromise on the outdoor trails matching program, a conditional $10 million University of Wyoming operational review appropriation tied to future cost savings, and a stablecoin appropriation. He also explained that the report retained the base-bill reversion language, discussed the remaining general fund balance and statutory reserve, and said the committee would circulate the amendment and signatures for floor action later that day. The meeting then adjourned without further action.

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• reappropriated in this past session for the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act, and those dollars have been transferred
• Here we have a couple more pass-through programs that Head Start and Rx for Oklahoma transferred to the
• The funding transferred in FY26, or maybe FY24 and FY25.
• to the health department in FY25 the funding transferred in FY26 or maybe24 and25 the recruitment and
• We're also exploring ways to redesign TravelOK.com and potentially transfer its content onto a platform

Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce on its FY26 priorities, recent performance, and budget requests. Commerce said it had helped announce about 8,000 direct jobs and nearly $14 billion in investment year-to-date, while noting challenges such as tariffs, workforce recruitment, staffing/FTE management, and the condition of its 100-year-old office building. The agency highlighted projects and initiatives including a new Taiwan trade office, Route 66 Centennial planning, the National Main Street conference in Tulsa, Olympic-related coordination, census outreach, and continued improvements to its grants and CRM systems. Requested funding included $8.3 million for building repairs or relocation planning, census support, $300,000 for EDGE, $135,000 for IT/cybersecurity upgrades, $250,000 for the Taiwan office, and additional support for Head Start, senior nutrition, and the Strategic Air and Space Commission. Members asked about the meaning of the investment totals, the building condition, delays in senior nutrition distributions, and staffing vacancies; Commerce said the investment figures reflected formal company capital announcements, the building had significant facade and roof damage, delays were due to multiple contracting layers, and several open positions were expected to be filled soon. The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department then presented its FY26 budget and goals. New director Amy Blackburn and special advisor Sterling Zearley said the department oversees 38 state parks, six lodges, seven golf courses, and nine travel information centers, and emphasized tourism’s economic importance. They reported savings from bringing marketing and tracking functions in-house and from shared services, but said the department faces more than $271 million in deferred maintenance needs, staffing shortages, and connectivity problems at parks. Their goals include increasing park visitation to 10.2 million, raising occupancy to 36%, and growing travel to Oklahoma, with major marketing tied to the Route 66 Centennial, America 250, the FIFA World Cup, the Olympics, and other events. The department also discussed a request to raise its purchasing exemption cap from $25,000 to $75,000, a possible TravelOK.com redesign, and efforts to improve restaurant operations at lodges through a new RFP structure. Members questioned the apportionment cap, the size and timing of deferred maintenance requests, park revenue, and the use of parking pass funds; tourism said annual park-related revenue is about $32 million to $34 million and parking pass revenue is about $2.5 million. Finally, the OSU Veterinary Medicine Authority presented its budget request and program updates. The authority said it supports the veterinary teaching hospital and related student training, and that its FY26 budget is entirely state-appropriated. It requested continued support for hospital operations, the large animal scholarship program, and a new $12.5 million annual payment tied to the $250 million Legacy Capital Fund authorization for the veterinary teaching hospital, along with additional funding to expand in-state enrollment. Officials said in-state enrollment had increased from 58 to 69 students after prior funding, with a goal of reaching 90 of 106 total seats, and that there were 195 in-state applicants this year. Members asked whether standards would be lowered; the authority said academic standards would not change and noted strong board-pass rates and retention outcomes. It also said accreditation concerns tied to faculty shortages and off-site teaching had been addressed by bringing students back to the main campus and improving staffing. The committee ended by thanking the presenters and announcing its next meeting date.

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• received just and reasonable compensation for any assets that are adversely affected as a result of the transfer
• I don't believe it that it's just in the trans transfer of assets.
• , specifically what the... areas being transferred, if there are any facilities in the area if they're
• seeking for transfers at. as well as to try to reach an agreement with the utilities.
• regulations and CCNs in particular, and things like decertification under Texas Water Code 13255. transferred

Bills: HB 1089, HB 1163, HB 1177, HB 1238, HB1318, HB1400, HB1407, HB1532, HJR7, HJR7

Keywords: coastal protection, environmental management, Gulf Coast, storm risk management, funding, Texas General Land Office, healthcare, insurance reform, patient access, insurance regulation, affordable care, health insurance, consumer rights, coverage transparency, claims process, insurance regulations, aggregate production, environmental impact, financial responsibility, reclamation

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• When a student transfers from one district to another district to take a course, it's.
• One clarification, the student wouldn't transfer from one district to another?
• I'm sorry, I didn't mean transfer.
• Well, I guess I did mean transfer, but I meant transfer in the sense of transfer.
• Transferring to the class, that might be in another school district.

Bills: HB20, HB 120, HB20, HB120

Keywords: applied sciences, career education, high school diploma, certificate program, work-based learning, job placement, high-growth jobs, technical training, career readiness, education reform, workforce training, public schools, financial aid, fraudulent solicitation, disaster relief, nonprofit organizations, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud prevention, charitable donations

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• actually trying to help them get back into their job and, more importantly, be more humane in the transfer
• It repeals the recycling fund and transfers all unexpended and unencumbered funds to the solid waste
• It repeals the recycling fund and transfers all unexpended and uncumbered funds to the solid waste fee
• There are instances when one spouse, say, they do have some control. ...over finances would transfer

Keywords: 1182, all

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• actually trying to help them get back into their job and, more importantly, be more humane in the transfer
• It repeals the recycling fund and transfers all unexpended and unencumbered funds to the solid waste
• There are instances when one spouse, say they do have some of the control over finances, would transfer
• if they should... ...when one spouse, say they do have some of the control over finances, would transfer

Summary: The meeting covered seven Senate-amended House bills on the caucus agenda. HB 248 was described as changing prior language about private process servers and, in the Senate strike-everything version, prohibiting more restrictive utilization controls for FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications than those applied to opioid or narcotic drugs, with a repeal date of September 1, 2028. HB 2265 would continue limiting certain court fees charged to criminal defendants, though the Senate removed the provision barring courts from creating new fees without express legislative authorization. HB 2404 would require authorized transporters for certain mental health transports; the sponsor explained the Senate changes delay implementation until 2030 and preserve officer involvement when safety concerns exist. HB 2611 would strengthen DCS group foster home safety rules, including drug screening consequences for employees and additional security standards, with the sponsor emphasizing child safety and accountability. HB 2950 would authorize tourism improvement areas and lodging assessments, with the Senate shifting assessment approval to the governing body and removing some new-business assessment requirements. HB 2986 made multiple ADEQ-related changes, including replacing the recycling fund with the solid waste fee fund and expanding its uses. HB 2995 revised child custody and domestic violence standards to make domestic violence a dominant factor in custody decisions, with Senate amendments adjusting findings, evidence standards, burdens of proof, and adding an emergency clause. Most bills were met with sponsor concurrence and no recorded opposition. HB 2404 drew questions about whether peace officers would still be involved in transports; the sponsor clarified officers would still handle the initial pickup and could be recalled if the person remained high risk or aggressive. HB 2611 was supported as a child-protection measure based partly on recommendations from youth in group homes. HB 2950 was described as a private, opt-in tourism financing tool that would cost taxpayers nothing. HB 2986 was noted as having passed the Senate unanimously. HB 2995 generated the most discussion. Supporters said it addresses coercive control and financial abuse in domestic violence cases and was developed through a lengthy stakeholder process, including court input, to better protect children and families. One member objected that the bill’s wording could sweep in ordinary marital conduct, such as managing finances, making demeaning remarks, or threatening to call police or file for divorce, and urged an amendment to narrow the language. Supporters responded that the bill is aimed at coercive control in custody disputes, that the emergency clause reflects immediate need, and that fixes could be revisited later. The caucus ended with a reminder about a second caucus after floor for the budget bill.

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• The commission may make annual transfers The commission may make annual transfers of<00:47:46.720
• Excuse<00:52:54.080> me,<00:52:54.200> transfers transfers funds to Excuse me, transfers
• transfers funds to Excuse me, transfers to<00:52:55.080> the<00:52:55.200> fund<00:52:
• 05:38.760> the<01:05:38.880> average fund transfers 5% of the average fund transfers 5%
• , interest transfers, interest transfers, meaning<01:48:04.400> they're<01:48:04.600> probably

Keywords: 916, all

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• Is it on a set form that is transferred to you so that you get all the information that's able to be
• It's electronically transferred back here after it's scanned and then printed here. Mr.
• It's electronically transferred back here after it's scanned and then printed here. Mr.
• It's electronically transferred back here after it's scanned and then printed here. Mr.
• It's electronically transferred back here after it's scanned and then printed here. Mr.

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• of this particular bill is to increase the amount of funds that are coming out of the real estate transfer
• me that, you know, and you can see this in the numbers, he reminded me that our revenue in this transfer
• Nate Grace with the business... that our Revenue in this transferred tax that our Revenue in this transferred
• Under this proposal, the state of New Hampshire would transfer eligible parcels of land to towns at no
• The state shall identify state-owned parcels that are suited for residential development and transfer

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Just a few more items here for writer requests under transfers.
• There was a request to amend writer 114, disposition of appropriation transfers from state-owned hospitals
• So the writer on page 10 is representative Howard, this would, uh, Create a new rider for some transferability
• This is just allowing them to transfer like a lot of other agencies do.
• It's not changing the caps on the FTEs, it's just allowing the transfers to happen.

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• The second thing is we would continue developing zero-cost transfer pathways for a systemwide impact
• courses for the business transfer courses for the business transfer pathway<00:13:05.720> is<
• helps support our students who transfer helps support our students who transfer from<00:13:28.079
• stages of doing both through transfer stages of doing both through transfer pathway<00:13:41.279
• like to talk about is the transfer like to talk about is the transfer pathway<00:38:25.440> child

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presented an overview of the system and several budget riders. Board Chair George Soul described the system’s structure, noting 26 colleges and seven universities governed by a 15-member board, and emphasized that Minnesota State serves about 270,000 students annually, including many students of color, adult learners, Pell-eligible students, first-generation students, and veterans. He highlighted the system’s workforce role, saying it offers more than 4,000 programs, extensive employer partnerships, and that 86% of graduates find jobs in their field or a related field. He then turned the presentation over to system staff to discuss specific funding requests. Associate Vice Chancellor Kim Lynch focused on the Z-degree textbook program, which supports zero-textbook-cost courses and degrees. She said prior legislative support has produced about $3.1 million in savings in academic year 2024 and more than $12.6 million in aggregate savings, with 10 colleges now offering Z degrees and 12 more on track or exploring implementation. She described the program’s use of open educational resources, instructional design support, and library resources to fill gaps where free materials are not available, and said students save roughly $7 to $10 for every $1 invested. Members praised the program and asked about its expansion. Associate Vice Chancellor Paul Shepard discussed student support funding, including a centralized basic needs resource hub, the Mantra Health mental health platform, and the emergency grant program. He said student surveys showed significant food, housing, and homelessness insecurity, and that the basic needs hub has served over 2,400 students with a 97% positive response rate. He said Mantra provides telecounseling, peer support, self-paced courses, and crisis support, and clarified in response to questions that it is not AI-driven and does not sell student data; general usage data is collected, and follow-up with campus counselors occurs only at the student’s request. He also said the emergency grant program has distributed over $3 million to more than 4,800 students, with grants averaging just under $700, and that campuses use application review and recordkeeping to manage repeat requests. Members asked about counselor staffing, data privacy, and grant safeguards. The final item addressed sexual assault reporting and prevention funding. System staff said the appropriation supports technology infrastructure for statutory reporting, case management for investigations, campus prevention training, and professional development for Title IX coordinators and related staff. They noted that the statutory student training requirement is funded by individual colleges and universities, not by this appropriation. No formal votes were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• from military families from the transfer from military families from the transfer from military families
• transfer that or the doctor to transfer transfer that or the doctor to transfer transfer that to a blue
• that uh no ma'am somebody pays transfer that uh no ma'am somebody pays transfer that uh no ma'am somebody
• take the the medical record to transfer take the the medical record to transfer the information to the
• into immunization card when we transfer into immunization card when we transfer into a state right just

Keywords: 1136, house, all