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• That's a lot of talent. That's a lot of people.
• So a lot of excitement, a lot of opportunity there.
• of that.
• And the fourth being termination of the program. And termination might be in the case or in the...
• Game plan, and the fourth being termination of the program.

Committee: Joint Higher Education Institutions Committee

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• The Commission has historically alerted candidates who are are going to be affected by these sorts of
• Catalina Missler, the Chief Deputy Director of the Student Aid Commission.
• First of all, the Student Aid Commission appreciates the Governor's May revise, specifically in one,
• Just to provide a little bit of background, the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services terminated
• And while the precise impact of the state library from the grant termination is still unclear at the

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• So it's upon demand type of report.
• They would ask for this type of report if they were auditing the financials and that kind of thing.
• So it's upon demand type of report.
• They would ask for this type of report if they were auditing the financials and that kind of thing.
• with the video lottery terminals.

Summary: The committee first adopted the minutes and then approved the consent calendar, with one item removed for separate consideration. On the regular calendar, the Department of Agriculture rule item 25207 drew concern because it involved adopting rules that had expired years earlier, and the agency was not present to answer questions. A motion was made and approved to grant a waiver and postpone that item until next month. The removed lottery item was then taken up with representatives from the New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission present. The discussion focused on a reporting requirement that operators said could be burdensome if required on a regular basis. The committee agreed to revise the language so the report would be provided only upon request, rather than annually, with the agency clarifying that the request would likely arise during an audit and that the report should be the most recent stock report. After the verbal edits were agreed to, a motion for conditional approval of the lottery rule was made and seconded, and the committee approved it unanimously. No other business was raised, and the meeting adjourned.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• Third, unfair termination of the franchise agreement.
• Transportation Commission.
• Transportation Commission.
• I do feel like adding 27 more transit systems under the purview of the Transportation Commission just

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and heard a series of transportation-related bills, most of which were reported favorably. SB 532 would exempt 100% disabled veterans from paying Florida tolls. SB 1738 would allow certain counties that previously opted out of transportation concurrency to opt back in by maintaining current levels of service, though there were concerns about congestion and future growth. SB 1696 aimed to reduce transportation network company driver impersonation, allow transit authorities to contract with ride-share platforms, and permit those platforms to participate in state-funded paratransit trips. SB 1378, as amended, would allow courts to order restitution in standard leaving-the-scene crashes; the amendment made restitution discretionary and required that the driver caused or contributed to the crash. SB 1210 would increase penalties for red-light and stop-sign crashes and require bodily injury insurance for drivers who cause such crashes. SB 1820, via strike-all amendment, addressed dealer-manufacturer relations by requiring written explanations of performance measures, prohibiting retaliation against dealers asserting statutory rights, and limiting franchise termination or nonrenewal to substantial breaches. SB 1246 created a specialty license plate for safe coastal wildlife, with proceeds going to the Zoo Miami Foundation for conservation work and an amendment allowing up to 10% for administrative and marketing costs. The committee also considered SB 574, which would allow Florida residents with Purple Heart license plates to pass tolls free of charge; the bill was amended to change the plate reference to a specialty plate and was reported favorably. SB 1662, the FDOT department bill, was substantially revised by strike-all amendment covering a wide range of transportation issues, including USF’s role in the Florida Transportation Research Institute Consortium, Florida Transportation Commission provisions, seaport and airport-related changes, strategic space infrastructure, sewer lines in rights of way, small county road assistance, aggregate supply chain programs, and Jacksonville Transportation Authority board appointments. Testimony on SB 1662 included support from USF and the Florida Public Transportation Association, which raised concerns about added oversight and bureaucracy for transit systems. Most bills received support from affected stakeholders, and several were amended before final favorable votes. Roll calls were taken on each measure, and all of the listed bills were reported favorably by the committee. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on several bills, and the committee adjourned after a brief personal privilege remark from Chair Collins.

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• charge of that in the state of New Mexico.
• Chair, the protection of the Public Education Commission as it stands in their job of authorizing and
• I'm kind of tired of being at the bottom of the totem pole year in and year out. Mr.
• of that.
• Institutions allow the scholarship to be awarded until completion of a terminal degree or has been received

Committee: Senate Senate Education

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• So are we terminating that many judges? Or is it the definition of termination?
• I'm the Executive Director of the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Thank you. You're welcome.
• Since the inception of the Racing Commission, TVMDL has provided, on a fee-for-service basis, race-animal
• For TVMDL and the Racing Commission of its intent to cease animal laboratory testing services at the
• And I do want to echo some of the comments made by the commission this morning that we are very thankful

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

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• Five of these cases involved hospice care centers and allegedly billed patients for that were not terminally
• , did something change to where it was not for terminal of late?
• On slide ten of the handout, you can see some of the kinds of allegations of provider misconduct that
• There is a couple of years of lag.
• The Texas Death Registry connection we've talked about allows automatic termination of medical enrollment

Committee: Senate Health & Human Services

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.

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• Here's a brief overview of our agenda, so here we are calling the commission to order.
• And it's possible that something that could come out of this commission, because we're only 18 out of
• 29 or 30 or 31, something that could come out of this commission is that we have 100% of the CCRCs on
• I just wanted to add that I think the commission should look at this issue of whether CCRCs that don't
• people flagged as being a major point of interest for the commission. ...have a big focus on entrance

Summary: The Special Commission on Continuing Care Retirement Communities met for its third meeting, focused on regulations, oversight, and enforcement. Staff and agency presenters reviewed the current framework: the Executive Office of Aging and Independence explained that assisted living regulations generally do not apply to CCRCs unless an assisted living component markets itself separately, and that CCRCs must submit marketing materials, contracts, and disclosure statements for public posting. The Attorney General’s office described Chapter 93A consumer protection standards and noted it is working on draft assisted living-specific regulations. DPH outlined its oversight of licensed nursing facilities associated with some CCRCs, including routine surveys, complaint investigations, and enforcement tools such as admissions freezes, fines, receivership, and license actions, along with federal CMS sanctions for certified facilities. Commission members and presenters then discussed gaps and ambiguities in how CCRCs are defined and regulated, especially whether communities without on-site skilled nursing should still be treated as CCRCs, how assisted living-like services within CCRCs are classified, and whether residents have enough clarity about the services they are buying. A major theme was disclosure: members raised concerns about entrance fees, refund timing and conditions, whether skilled nursing is on-site or provided by contract, and how residents can compare communities. Several participants suggested more standardized disclosure and possibly broader consumer protection rules, while others cautioned that overly rigid requirements could affect community finances and development. The commission also explored enforcement and resident protections. Some members argued that independent living residents are already covered by landlord-tenant law and that existing complaint systems and community education may be sufficient, while others said residents in supported or assisted settings within CCRCs should have clearer access to ombudsman services and oversight. The discussion turned to closure and ownership transfer, with members citing recent national examples of sales and bankruptcies that changed resident terms. DPH explained its closure process for licensed nursing facilities, and members noted that Chapter 197 of 2024 adds oversight for facility transfers and financial disclosures. The meeting ended with logistics for the next session at Brookhaven at Lexington on June 2, a public hearing on June 16, and a request to circulate the hearing notice broadly to residents and stakeholder organizations.

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• of Public Engagement, Public Utility Commission of Texas; David Lindley, Director of Field Operations
• , Railroad Commission of Texas.
• Railroad Commission of Texas.
• I'm the Director of Agency Projects with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
• I'm representing the Commission as a resource. of Agency Projects with the Railroad Commission of Texas

Committee: House Energy Resources

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• </c> a can of a can of THC.
• Subdivision four requires the tax to terminate after the earlier of 20 years or when the city council
• </c><00:51:54.160><c> 20</c><00:51:54.720><c> years</c> terminate after the earlier of 20 years terminate
• </c> front of you. front of you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Because of because of Eid, yes. &gt;&gt; Because of because of Eid, yes.

Bills: HF4119 , HF3959 , HF3792 , HF3913 , HF3752

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

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• Tammany Parish Port Commission, provide for composition of the Board of Commissioners.
• SB 148 by Senator Stine, City of Lake Charles Planning Commission, to provide for the governing authority
• to pay certain members of the commission and to provide for the rate of that per diem.
• Tax Assessments by the Tax Assessment by the Tax Commission to extend authority for imposition of certain
• I'm a member of the Crew of Athena. Okay, you're a member of the Crew of Athena.

Bills: HR42 , HR43 , HR44 , HR45 , HCR22 , HCR23 , HCR24 , HCR25 , HCR26 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR29 , HCR30 , HB894 , HB983 , HB984 , HR39 , HR40 , HR41 , HCR19 , HCR20 , HCR21 , HB2 , HB3 , HB15 , HB441 , HB976 , HB977 , HB978 , HB979 , HB980 , HB981 , HB982 , HB129 , HB130 , HB287 , HB489 , HB521 , HB545 , HB553 , HB555 , HB570 , HB670 , HB672 , HB797 , HB854 , HB952 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB112 , HB657 , HB221 , HB149 , HB901 , HB148 , HB354

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer by Father Josh Johnson, and heard several personal privileges recognizing guests and special observances, including Plaquemines Parish Day, TRIO Day visitors from Southern University, the creation of an Italian-American Legislative Caucus tied to St. Joseph’s Day, and a pro-life gala. Members also welcomed Colonel Joseph Masekia back to Louisiana after 30 years of military service. Senate messages reported concurrence in HCR 13, adoption and transmittal of SCR 13 on World Down Syndrome Day, and passage of numerous Senate bills, which were read by title and laid over. The chamber then handled a series of House resolutions and committee reports, including resolutions honoring individuals and events, and committee reports from Criminal Justice, Education, Health and Welfare, House and Governmental Affairs, Insurance, and Natural Resources. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including measures for Plaquemines Parish Day, the Italian-American Legislative Caucus, and commendations for local honorees. The House also received and referred a number of new House bills, including the capital outlay budget, bond authorization, retirement, municipal, civil law, commerce, appropriations, transportation, and tax-related measures. The House took up and passed multiple bills on the floor, often after technical amendments. These included HB 207 on the Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, HB 300 raising the appraisal threshold for state bank residential loans, HB 428 creating an LSU College World Series champions prestige plate, HB 464 on utility damage reporting, HB 587 creating a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate, HB 618 on Louisiana Economic Development fees, HB 629 for a Crew of Athena plate, HB 801 creating a classic black prestige plate, HB 853 on misleading solicitations by non-government entities, HB 891 consolidating conservation-related prestige plates, HB 112 clarifying child relocation distance measurement, HB 657 naming highways in honor of local figures, and HB 354 naming a bridge for Caleb Easterling. Most passed unanimously or near-unanimously, with HB 801 passing 93-1. The House also adopted amendments and recommitted several bills to Appropriations, and the day ended with announcements of upcoming committee meetings and adjournment until Monday at 2:00 p.m.

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• A division of land that's caused by the acquisition of a portion of an existing lot or tract by a regional
• is a member of the sound transit board of directors testifying in support of substitute Senate capacity
• one percent of the value of taxable property in that district if three-fifths of voters approve.
• I'm the executive director of the Port of Moses Lake.
• is Alex Hur, testifying on behalf of the Master Builders Association of King of Somish Counties.

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills related to transportation, utilities, housing permitting, and port financing. Substitute Senate Bill 6309 would give regional transit authorities, such as Sound Transit, more flexibility to apply for permits before acquiring property, exceed certain local height/setback limits when needed for rail systems, and use development agreements to vary local standards; the sponsor and Sound Transit testified that the bill would speed delivery of light rail and bus rapid transit, and an amendment was described to allow permits on property not yet owned if the transit authority remains responsible for obtaining property rights. Substitute Senate Bill 6076 would streamline procurement rules for public utility districts on clean energy, storage, transmission, and distribution projects by raising self-performance and contract thresholds, allowing limited noncompetitive procurement in certain reliability or specialized-technology situations, and extending some provisions until 2045; supporters from PUDs, labor, and industry said the changes are needed because of rising costs, long lead times, and grid reliability demands, while committee members asked about the size of the threshold increases and the scope of the bidding waivers. Substitute Senate Bill 5729 would prohibit local governments from charging applicants for third-party plan review when a licensed local staff professional of the same discipline has already reviewed the materials, while still allowing third-party review at the applicant’s cost in certain cases; the sponsor said the bill was narrowed from a broader version and was intended to prevent duplicative fees, and builders supported it as a permitting streamlining measure. Senate Bill 6132 would create a narrow debt-limit exception for the Port of Moses Lake to support a rail project and preserve federal funding eligibility; the port and economic development supporters said the project is ready to bid and needs additional borrowing capacity because of inflation, and the sponsor clarified that the bill is intended to apply only to that port. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5374 would require tribal governments to be included in transportation planning coordination under the Growth Management Act and create a tribal traffic safety coordinator grant program; the sponsor emphasized severe pedestrian fatality disparities for Native people and said the bill is about consultation and safety, while county representatives supported the policy goal but asked for clearer cross-references to existing GMA consultation and dispute-resolution processes. The committee also took up Substitute Senate Bill 6070/6076-related testimony and, at the end of the hearing, announced that bills would be executed the next day and amendment requests should be submitted as soon as possible.

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• to provide a copy of its registration application to the employer and employees, requires the Commission
• is determined by a vote of a majority of all employees in the unit rather than a majority of only those
• sister city agreements, and terminates any existing sister city agreements as of July 1, 2026.
• All sister city agreements with cities in a foreign country of concern would be terminated.
• of the Rep.

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• Governor Walz took the step of terminating the program this summer due to fraudulent activity.
• legislators about last summer and fall as it relates to housing stabilization and the termination of
• legislators about last summer and fall as it relates to housing stabilization and the termination of
• legislators about last summer and fall as it relates to housing stabilization and the termination of
• of them out of no doing of their own.

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• HB 333 by Gonzalez of El Paso relating to the authority of use alata del Salo Pueblo, the commissioned
• HB 357 by Lopez XR relating to defendants of the eligibility for reduction and termination of a community
• filed with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality referred to the referred to the Committee on
• Education, HB 459 by Rosenthal relating to the establishment of road commission of a policy to eliminate
• state Representative and state senator of notice of certain administrative actions in the commission

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• That is lottery language from the Lottery Commission, kind of a holdover too.
• And then there is some discussion about an amendment to prevent a line-of-sight view of any of the games
• Missouri Gaming Commission shall be licensed at a video lottery game terminal.
• kind of puts it out of line of sight for families and for the businesses that way.
• I'm a resident of the state of Missouri. I'm here to speak in favor of this bill.

Committee: House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee substitute for House Bills 2404 and 2172, then voted the substitute do pass by a roll call vote of 10-2. The bills were not discussed in detail, but the action advanced them out of committee. The committee then took up House Bill 2989, a large gaming-related bill sponsored by Representative Hardwick. Hardwick described numerous changes in the substitute, including removing references requested by the Highway Patrol, clarifying tax reporting, extending local opt-out time, changing the effective date from August 2027 to August 2028, reducing a felony penalty to a misdemeanor, increasing a casino-related fee from $2 to $4 with the extra amount going to the Missouri Veterans Commission, and adding non-severability language. Members adopted three committee amendments, including language barring previously illegal gambling machines from being licensed as video lottery terminals and requiring games to be out of line of sight from the front entrance, then adopted the revised substitute and voted HCS HB 2989 do pass by an 8-5 vote. The committee then moved to public hearing on House Bills 1746 and 1769, both related to artificial intelligence. Representatives Miller and Amato presented the bills as an effort to establish that AI has no personhood and to create a framework for responsibility and accountability. They said the legislation was informed by outside experts and other states’ efforts, and Miller emphasized using the National Institute of Standards and Technology AI risk management framework as a baseline. Members questioned how liability would work, especially for developers, deployers, and users, and raised concerns about undefined terms such as “harm” and about possible conflict with federal policy discouraging a patchwork of state AI laws. The sponsors said the bill would be cleaned up further and that liability should generally rest with the person using or deploying the AI, not the AI itself. During public testimony, one witness spoke in favor of the AI bills, arguing that states should act proactively rather than wait for problems and noting concern about prior federal efforts to limit state AI legislation. No witnesses spoke in opposition during the hearing. The committee then closed testimony and adjourned.

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• That's lottery language from the lottery commission, kind of a holdover too.
• And then there's some discussion about an amendment to prevent a line of sight view of any of the games
• kind of puts it out of line of sight for families and for the businesses that way.
• of those to you...
• I'm a resident of the state of Missouri. I'm here to speak in favor of this bill.

Committees: House Emerging Issues , House Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

Summary: The Emerging Issues Committee met with a quorum and first went into executive session on House Bills 2404 and 2172. The committee adopted a House Committee substitute for both bills and then voted the substitute do pass by a 10-2 roll call vote. The transcript did not include substantive bill discussion beyond the substitute adoption and final vote. The committee then took up House Bill 2989 in executive session. Sponsor Representative Hardwick described a large House Committee substitute with numerous changes, including technical cleanup, a longer transition period for gray machines, lowering a felony provision to a Class A misdemeanor, increasing a casino-related fee with proceeds going to the Missouri Veterans Commission, and other revisions to gaming-related language. Members adopted three amendments, including one barring previously illegal gambling machines from being licensed as video lottery terminals and another requiring games to be out of line of sight from the front entrance. The committee then adopted the revised substitute and voted House Bill 2989 do pass by an 8-5 vote. In public hearing, Representatives Miller and Amato presented House Bills 1746 and 1769, which focused on artificial intelligence. They said the bills are intended to establish that AI has no personhood and to create accountability and risk-management standards, with discussion centered on using the NIST AI risk management framework and clarifying liability among developers, deployers, and users. Committee members asked about liability, harm definitions, and possible conflict with federal policy; the sponsors said the bill would be refined further. One public witness testified in favor, saying states should act proactively on AI rather than wait for problems, and no opposition testimony was offered before the hearing adjourned.

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• can then petition to have be terminated off of the registry.
• </c><00:56:41.800><c> off</c><00:56:41.920><c> of</c> petition to have um be terminated off of petition
• to have um be terminated off of the<00:56:42.080><c> registry.
• Next up we have the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, State of Hawaii, in support, not just in writing
• </c><00:57:50.720><c> in</c> Commission, State of Hawaii, um in Commission, State of Hawaii, um in support

Committee: House Human Services & Homelessness

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 963, which would make crimes against elders age 60 and over strict liability offenses by removing the requirement that the perpetrator knew or should have known the victim’s age. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that removing the state-of-mind element would create unfair and subjective results and suggesting sentencing enhancements or broader vulnerability-based language instead. Supporters, including Sandy Wong and another testifier with elder-abuse experience, said the current knowledge requirement creates a loophole that lets offenders avoid the elder enhancement even when they target vulnerable older adults. No vote was taken on the measure in the portion provided. The committee also heard HB 384, which increases penalties for promoting minor-produced sexual images, extends probation terms for felony obscenity offenses, tolls the statute of limitations during a victim’s minority, and requires sex offender registration for certain felony obscenity offenses involving minors. The Public Defender opposed the bill as overly broad and warned of absurd results, while the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney supported it, saying the bill addresses sextortion and other exploitation cases where adults solicit images from minors and that the 3-year age-gap threshold preserves ordinary teen relationships. Committee members questioned whether the bill was aimed at adults only and whether the age-gap carveout was narrow enough; the prosecutor said it was intended to cover adult predators and not consensual peer conduct. No final action was reported. HB 1100, which renames the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program to use “low vision” instead of “visually impaired,” was supported by the Department of Human Services and disability advocates, who said the current term is derogatory and that the change responds to the blind community. The department said it was beginning work on administrative rules and expected to seek an appropriation, with implementation hoped for in 2026. The committee then heard HB 1283, exempting paternity proceedings from mediation when domestic abuse is alleged; the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and others supported it as consistent with divorce law and important for survivor safety. HB 689, creating safe harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement help, drew support from HPD, Emua Alliance, the Judiciary, and others, who said it would prevent traffickers from using prostitution charges to silence victims. Finally, HB 383, reinstating mandatory minimum jail terms for successive violations of protective orders and removing the court’s ability to suspend those minimums, drew opposition from the Public Defender, who said some repeat violations stem from mental health or substance use issues, and support from the Prosecuting Attorney, who argued the bill treats protective orders like temporary restraining orders and preserves judicial discretion within a misdemeanor framework.

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• the United States by the Higher Learning Commission based out of Chicago.
• As a refresher, in December of 2025, there was a decision made at Dickinson State University to terminate
• As a refresher in December of 2025, there was a decision made at Dickinson State University to terminate
• Johnson, she can give you more of the details, but we did go before the Higher Learning Commission in
• I'm not going to read this slide, but this is out of the Higher Learning Commission.

Summary: The committee met on the Minot State campus for a presentation from President Shirley and several university leaders on enrollment, academics, workforce initiatives, and partnerships. Shirley reviewed the university’s financial audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings in recent years, and highlighted Minot State’s major programs, specialized accreditations, and ties to Minot Air Force Base and NCAA Division II athletics. Members asked about education workforce shortages, athletic tuition waivers, dual credit incentives, and the university’s in-state tuition policy for all students. Shirley also discussed the university’s recruitment efforts, including the Hometown Pride and Academic Excellence scholarships, campus visit growth, and the Emerging Scholars dual-credit reimbursement program. A major focus was workforce development and new academic offerings supported by legislative Workforce Education Innovation Funds. Shirley described the new Innovation Engineering program, which was developed with industry input to train broadly skilled engineers for western North Dakota, and said it had already drawn more applicants than expected. Dr. Crystal St. Peter presented a new master’s program in counseling that integrates mental health and addiction counseling to address statewide provider shortages, with a hybrid format to reach rural students. Members asked about licensure requirements, internship hours, and job placement for graduates. Shirley also outlined a new nursing simulation center and health sciences space in downtown Minot, made possible by state support and the purchase of the former Trinity Health Center West building. The committee also heard about Minot State’s efforts to build pipelines into education and special education, including the Aspire program for rural high school students and an online paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Shirley said these programs, along with new articulation agreements and a large Bush Foundation grant, are intended to address teacher shortages and keep students in North Dakota. No formal committee votes or actions were taken during the presentation; the session consisted of informational updates and member questions.

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• Some of the terminal buildings at Tiama or Ida Mccalister, Elk City, Woodward, are coming up here in
• across the state of Oklahoma. 1W2 terminal buildings are among the facts that are in here.
• Probably the thing I'm most proud of is the TW2 new terminal buildings from 2008 to 2021.
• So, 13-14 years, nine terminal buildings, 5 years, 12 terminal buildings, that is changing the face of
• So, this is some more pictures of what the future terminal building would look like.

Committee: House A&B Transportation Subcommittee