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• That bill was just about the commission, and it took the commission appointments and distributed them
• We do have geographic distribution requirements in both the at-large members and even the position members
• You know we have these distribution requirements for local parties, so if someone, you know, just being
• alliance of grid modernization and transportation electrification as well as advanced metering and distributed
• It is a non-profit independent public organization that facilitates the distribution of public money

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• The House side strikes language requiring that the agency periodically distributes its investment income
• to programs and instead redirects it to annually distributing earnings as provided in a section that
• <00:03:02.959> its agency periodically distributes its agency periodically distributes its
• I will note, however, that we would support amending the geographic distribution language on page R10
• language on page R10 to distribution language on page R10 to instead<00:27:21.200> follow<00:

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The conference committee on the housing omnibus bill began with member introductions and a staff walk-through comparing House and Senate provisions. House Research staff reviewed major policy differences affecting Minnesota Housing Finance Agency operations, including limits on how much the agency may retain from state appropriations for administrative costs, new reporting requirements, restrictions on transfers between appropriated accounts, and House-only language requiring annual expenditure of investment income from state appropriations. Senate provisions were also summarized, including tighter rules on when appropriations may be placed into Housing Development Fund bookkeeping accounts, updated operating-cost reporting, and Senate-only changes to how investment earnings may be used. Staff also described shared and differing provisions on program-money transfers, a lived-experience earnings exemption, and a long list of Senate-only policy changes, including manufactured home park tenant protections, low-income housing tax credit and bond-related changes, a task force on housing taxes and fees, and repealers affecting Housing Development Fund authority and certain older programs. Fiscal staff then reviewed the budget impacts. The House side included one-time appropriations for workforce housing development, family homeless prevention and assistance, a Minnesota Nice Home Share pilot, and homebuyer education, along with debt service for $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and transfers/cancellations that produced a net zero general fund impact across the budget window. The Senate side noted a fiscal note for the housing taxes and fees task force and a smaller housing infrastructure bond authorization, with corresponding debt service costs and a total Senate budget-window impact of about $1 million in general fund debt service. After the staff presentations, the committee moved to public testimony. Commissioner Jennifer Ho of Minnesota Housing said the bill’s housing infrastructure bonds and continued support for family homeless prevention were important, and she supported the lived-experience earnings exemption, while noting concerns about the interest-earnings provisions. Testifiers from Greater Minnesota groups praised the workforce housing investments and Senate updates to the state housing tax credit and infrastructure grant program, though they suggested changes to the geographic distribution language. HOME Line urged funding for statewide tenant hotline services, citing rising demand and asking for $1 million if additional money becomes available. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers supported the bill’s investments and emphasized the need to pair housing development with supportive services. Housing First Minnesota praised housing infrastructure bonds and other investments but criticized the omission of the Minnesota Starter Homes Act. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association began testimony opposing certain rent-control-related provisions in the House bill. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• City staff have indicated that the distribution system is functioning with no known breaks, reporting
• looping, and highlight any distribution looping, and highlight any additional<01:01:45.599> needs
• <01:02:18.079> system storage tank and distribution system storage tank and distribution system
• City staff have indicated that the distribution<01:02:24.799> system<01:02:25.200> is<01
• :02:25.520> functioning<01:02:25.920> with distribution system is functioning with distribution

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• Section seven sunsets the direct distribution for licensed manufacturers of malt beverages provision
• an annual total of not more distribute an annual total of not more than<02:29:24.720> 3,000<02
• The Blackback Pub, Farrell Distributing The Blackback Pub, Farrell Distributing Corporation, Corporation
• Section B, a person shall not sell, distribute, or offer for sale any baby food product in the state
• Two, the required testing of infant formula sold and distributed in the state for toxic heavy metals.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House resumed consideration of H.606 on firearm procedures and first took up Section 3 and its effective dates. A member from Northfield spoke at length in support, arguing the provision is narrowly tailored, based on actual dangerousness rather than mental illness alone, and is more limited than federal law because it applies only to specific court findings and is temporary, with rights restorable upon recovery. The House then approved Section 3 and its effective dates, approved the remainder of the Judiciary Committee report, and ordered third reading. The chamber then moved through third readings and passed H.385 on remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt, H.556 on exceptions to the state minimum wage, H.559 on the parole board, H.723 on posting of land, and H.757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives. On H.814, relating to neurological rights and AI in health and human services, the House adopted an amendment offered by the member from Burlington that required the advisory council to include proposed definitions for neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, and related terms in its report; the House Health Care Committee reported the amendment favorable 11-0-0, and the bill then passed. H.816, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of mental health services, also passed, as did H.927, technical corrections for the 2026 session. The House then took up H.930 on chronic absenteeism. The committee member from Manchester described the bill as an AOE proposal responding to high post-pandemic absenteeism rates and their impact on learning, and outlined provisions adding definitions, updating compulsory attendance language, requiring a state model policy, strengthening notification and truancy procedures, and preserving existing penalties. The member said the Education Committee heard from a wide range of education and child welfare witnesses and passed the bill 11-0. After a brief clarification on the absences section, the House proceeded toward third reading of H.930.

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• the Code of Virginia related to owners of sewage treatment works, land application, marketing or distribution
• the Code of Virginia related to owners of sewage treatment works, land application, marketing or distribution
• the Code of Virginia related to owners of sewage treatment works, land application, marketing or distribution
• Speaker. or distribution of sewage sludge, perifluor alcohol or polyfluor alcohol substances, texting
• Bill 1063 now before you is legislation related to the Department of Health's opioid antagonist distribution

Keywords: March 06, 2026 - Regular Session, 976, house, all

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• The lower graph shows New Mexico's average in terms of age distributions.
• That also plays a part in how the funds in the HGAA are distributed.
• This chart simply shows that distribution.
• If you look at the graph to the left, 50 percent of that is supposed to be distributed equally among
• And then the other half to be distributed within broad, what they call broad requirements.

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• In the end, 306 continuing education units were distributed through that effort.
• This effort enrolled 134 CYFD workers, awarded 45 certificates, and distributed 720 continuing education
• Through hosting six teach-ins, we engaged with 577 participants, of which 640 cultural CEUs were distributed
• This report will be distributed in the 2026 Interim Committees.
• So, what funding is distributed for this type of program?

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• Maybe the distribution center is located in Kings County and trucking to Alameda County takes place.
• And so when your algorithm facilitates the distribution, say, of criminal content or makes crimes worse
• NetChoice case held that the algorithmic distribution, very similar to as if the editor of a Reader's
• Digest decides what goes into the Reader's Digest and not, that the algorithmic distribution of who
• of a Reader's Digest decides what goes into the Reader's Digest and not, that the algorithmic distribution

Summary: The committee hearing covered several bills related to privacy, consumer protection, and online harms. SB 259 by Senator Wahab would prohibit surveillance pricing based on device data such as geolocation or battery level; supporters argued it would curb discriminatory and predatory pricing, while opponents raised concerns about geolocation definitions, legitimate location-based pricing, and impacts on discounts and loyalty programs. The bill was moved on a due pass motion to the Judiciary Committee and passed 8-1, with members noting amendments and ongoing discussions with stakeholders. SB 22 by Senator Laird would raise the amount of gift cards that can be redeemed for cash, with the author saying the goal is to update the long-standing $10 threshold for inflation and preserve consumer value. Consumer advocates supported the bill, while retailers, restaurants, grocers, and chambers of commerce opposed or opposed unless amended, citing fraud concerns, safety issues, and the need for clarification on donated or returned gift cards. The committee voted the bill out on a 6-1 vote and kept it on call. SB 576 by Senator Umberg would apply broadcast-style loudness rules to streaming advertisements. The author said the bill is intended to prevent ads from being much louder than programming, especially for children, while the opposition argued that streaming ad insertion is technically different and that existing industry standards and FCC oversight already address the issue. The bill passed 8-0. SB 683 by Senator Cortese would clarify that people can seek injunctive relief, including a TRO, for unauthorized use of name, image, or likeness; supporters said it strengthens privacy protections, while opponents warned about prior restraint and First Amendment concerns. The bill was moved out on a due pass motion and kept on call. The final bill discussed, SB 771 by Senator Stern, would clarify that existing civil rights and hate-related laws apply to social media platforms and their algorithms, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations. Supporters, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Islamic Networks Group, described online hate as fueling real-world violence and urged stronger accountability; opponents argued the bill could conflict with Section 230, chill lawful speech, and create vague standards. Members raised questions about constitutionality, definitions, and whether the bill would be workable, but several expressed support for the author’s goals.

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• local unprocessed or minimally processed foods from farmers, ranchers, and small businesses for distribution
• local unprocessed or minimally processed foods from farmers, ranchers, and small businesses for distribution
• Each month, over 2 million pounds of food are distributed across San Diego County, supporting family
• This bill would simply allow existing funds to be distributed in a way that better reflect.
• This bill would simply allow existing funds to be distributed in a way that better reflects the actual

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then held its Latino Spirit Awards ceremony. Members adopted House Resolution 16, proclaiming May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo Week, after supportive remarks from several caucuses emphasizing Mexican history, women’s contributions, LGBTQ solidarity, Black and Brown unity, and AAPI and Jewish community support. The chamber then recognized 11 Latino Spirit honorees for achievements in human rights, business, arts, public service, community empowerment, health and science, environmental justice, philanthropy, and entertainment. After the ceremony, the Assembly returned to floor business and approved a series of measures. AB 60, banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products, passed 56–3. AJR 6, urging Congress to protect federal school meal and local food funding, drew extensive debate and broad bipartisan support; members cited child hunger, farm economies, and local food systems, and it passed 76–0 with 73 coauthors added. Other measures adopted included AB 679 on state park land acquisitions, AB 681 expanding Dream Loan Program caps for undocumented graduate students, AB 1224 on substitute teacher continuity, AB 831 on gaming technical changes, AB 259 extending Brown Act teleconferencing flexibility, AB 467 extending Los Angeles Neighborhood Council teleconferencing authority, and AB 519 targeting deceptive puppy mill sales. The chamber also passed AB 1522, an urgency Judiciary Committee bill protecting attorneys from politically motivated discipline and creating an expedited licensing path for some former federal attorneys, and AB 263, which extends temporary water flow requirements on the Shasta and Smith Rivers; that bill drew sharp disagreement over water rights, tribal participation, and impacts on farmers, but ultimately passed 51–16. Additional measures approved included AB 428 on pooled insurance for water corporations, AB 492 requiring notice to local jurisdictions when recovery treatment facilities are licensed, and AB 536 preserving colorectal cancer screening coverage. The Assembly also adopted a motion to suspend file notice so Appropriations could hear AB 379 on May 7.

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• I didn't get any sense for distribution of space other than sort of what they might be losing when we
• I didn't get any sense for distribution of space other than sort of what they might be losing when we
• I didn't get any sense for distribution of space other than sort of what they might be losing when we
• walk through it, of course, we've got the standard new and vacant FTE limitations and then the distributions
• And then they ran an initiated measure, and they distributed the money out to about a half dozen other

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 2271, which would formally place adult residential facilities in code and rebase their Medicaid reimbursement rates. Sponsor Chairman Ruby and HHS staff explained that these facilities, often serving people with dementia or acquired brain injury, are reimbursed at a much lower rate than skilled nursing care and help reduce bottlenecks in higher-level facilities. Members questioned how the program differs from basic care and nursing facility memory care, and the bill was referred to the HR section for deeper review before possible action on Monday. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2396, as amended, which would authorize an independent third-party performance audit of the Department of Commerce and the North Dakota Development Fund, with findings shared with the state auditor. Sponsors said the proposal was prompted by concerns raised in testimony and that a private audit could begin faster than a state audit. The committee adopted an amendment adding an emergency clause and directing the report to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee, then passed the bill 20-0 with 3 absent. Next, Representative Clemine presented Senate Bills 2226, 2036, and 2037. SB 2226 would presume an incarcerated person indigent at initial appearance so counsel can be provided at that critical stage; the commission said the appropriation would fund contract attorney hours, and the bill was sent to HR for further review. SB 2036 would create procedures for determining juvenile fitness to proceed in delinquency cases, with a $500,000 appropriation for mental health evaluations, and SB 2037 would begin a juvenile criminal code framework and include a $300,000 appropriation for fitness-to-proceed evaluations; both were also referred to HR, with some concern raised about staffing and overlapping functions. After a short break, the committee heard education-related appropriations bills. SB 2234 would replace expired ESSER funding for Choice Ready grants, but members noted the program was not included in the K-12 budget and sent it to E&E for comparison with existing appropriations. SB 2286, a University of North Dakota request for a new nursing school facility, drew extensive discussion about the age and condition of the current building and the size and scope of the project; the committee ultimately adopted a do-not-pass motion 22-0. SB 2213, the “science of mathematics” bill modeled on the science of reading initiative, would fund math professional development and implementation; it was also referred to E&E for further review. The committee then briefly passed the Racing Commission budget, SB 2023, and began discussion of the Trust Lands budget, SB 2013, including a proposed retention increase for investment-related positions.

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• relating to appealing the affirmative defense of prosecution, the criminal offense of the sale, distribution
• voting yearly by mail and the repeal of certain criminal offenses concerning the solicitation, distribution
• HB 2169 by Slawson relating to certain contracts for the lease, lien, license, sale, use, or distribution
• The Committee on Public Health HB 2285 by bond relating to the political advertising distributed or broadcast
• to the electric markets, payments and an exemption sales from uses and taxes of customer cited distribution

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• capable of amphibious rescue, route reconnaissance, wide-area damage assessments, and point-of-distribution
• commercial on-road, off-road, and very unique water-overland mobility, supporting level one point of distribution
• operations, distributed logistics and resupply with a fleet of heavy and lightweight trailers, amphibious
• operations, distributed logistics and resupply with a fleet of heavy and lightweight trailers, amphibious
• Over the last six years, our division has distributed nearly $11.5 billion in disaster funding.

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to organize for the session, take roll, and hear introductory remarks from members and agency heads. Members briefly introduced themselves and their districts, with several noting transportation, economic development, emergency response, military, and hurricane recovery issues in their areas. Chair Shove then outlined the subcommittee’s jurisdiction and current-year budget, noting a total of about $20.3 billion, with most funding coming from trust funds and only a small share from general revenue. The committee also heard that upcoming meetings would include presentations from major agencies in the subcommittee’s purview. The first agency presentation was from the Department of Military Affairs and the Florida National Guard. Major General John Haas described the Guard’s three missions—supporting national security, responding to state emergencies, and adding value to the state—and highlighted deployments for hurricanes, border security support, and ongoing support to the Department of Corrections. He emphasized that the Guard is understrength relative to Florida’s size and demand, said recruiting is strong, and identified force structure growth as the main challenge. Members asked about aircraft, funding sources, and recruiting; Haas explained the Guard’s helicopter and fixed-wing fleet, said aircraft purchases are funded through legislative appropriations, and reported strong interest in the Florida State Guard’s recruiting pipeline. Executive Director Mark Thieme then described the Florida State Guard’s expansion into air, ground, and maritime capabilities, including Black Hawks, boats, drones, canine search-and-rescue teams, and ground support units. He said the agency supported immigration enforcement and hurricane response, and asked for continued legislative support to expand aviation, maritime, and medical capabilities. Members praised the Guard’s disaster response work and asked about aircraft, funding, and staffing. Secretary Cord Byrd of the Department of State followed, focusing on election administration, election security, the SunBiz and voter registration IT systems, arts and culture, corporations, libraries, and historical resources. He said Florida’s election system remains a national model, reported two prosecutions for non-citizen voting, and discussed modernization needs for legacy IT systems. The committee also asked about voter lookup tools, password privacy for SunBiz, and arts funding vetoes. Secretary Alex Kelly of the Department of Commerce described the agency’s broad portfolio, including workforce, economic, community, and international commerce functions, plus housing recovery, broadband, small business support, rural infrastructure, defense-community grants, and law enforcement recruitment bonuses. He said access to capital is the biggest barrier for small businesses and noted ongoing work with CareerSource, the Department of Corrections, and other partners on workforce and reentry. Secretary Jared Perdue of the Department of Transportation then outlined FDOT’s record budget and five-year work program, emphasizing emergency response, preservation and maintenance, safety, and major investments in roads, ports, airports, transit, and spaceport infrastructure. He said the department has removed millions of cubic yards of storm debris, is ahead of schedule on the Moving Florida Forward initiative, and faces a large unfunded project backlog. Members asked about supply chain issues, project priorities, and workforce needs, and Perdue said FDOT is open to collaboration on recruitment and retention.

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• We do have the bill in front of us, having just been distributed by staff. Go ahead, Senator.
• Hodson<00:47:32.319> distributed. Hodson distributed. Hodson distributed.
• The material has been distributed to members. bill to pass without recommendation.
• Criminalizing the distribution of digital design files raises significant constitutional concerns.
• design<02:03:20.639> files distribution of digital design files distribution of digital design

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the header on it says distribution of Minnesota population by primary insurance coverage in 2024.
• In the header on it says distribution of Minnesota population by primary insurance coverage in 2024.
• <01:09:37.359> of the header on it says distribution of the header on it says distribution
• <01:30:08.080> That<01:30:08.320> is to to um distribute to everyone.
• That is to to um distribute to everyone. That is not<01:30:08.639> capped.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• distribution team core function<00:43:57.359> like<00:43:57.480> the<00:43:57.599>
• systems in order to allow for the interconnection of distributed generation projects.
• locations on utility Distribution locations on utility Distribution Systems<01:29:44.199> in<
• projects the distributed generation projects the legislation<01:29:51.440> also<01:29:51.760>
• interconnection work under distribution interconnection work under this<01:30:04.560> provision

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Competitive awards have been distributed to 279 research and infrastructure projects.
• uh between the university distribution uh between the university and<01:12:04.679> Mayo<01:12
• And as you can see, with each of these five examples, we have a distribution of who the leader is on
• That is distributed to the programs that are awarded after the process of application and peer review
• Our objective is to distribute the totality of the allocation within a biennium to the investigators

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The chair noted that agency overviews from the Office of Higher Education and other state agencies were not available, so the committee proceeded with University of Minnesota presentations instead. The committee also reviewed posted committee rules. University of Minnesota representatives gave an overview of the university’s research enterprise, describing it as a system of five campuses with a possible expansion to St. Cloud, and highlighting research strengths across campuses in agriculture, energy, natural resources, health, and the Twin Cities flagship campus. They said the university has more than $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures, receives most of its research funding from federal sources, and is ranked highly for both overall research and interdisciplinary research. Examples discussed included the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Forever Green initiative, and research tied to sustainable crops, health, and commercialization. Members asked questions about specific research areas, including biodegradable or renewable plastics, wheat research, food dyes, health and environmental toxins, and the market for winter camelina and winter pennycress. University staff said they could follow up with more detailed information and explained that the winter crop work is intended to become market-driven over time, while also improving soil health and creating new revenue streams for farmers. They also clarified that the university’s federal research funding includes money from NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and other agencies, and that the “other” funding category includes foundations, subawards, and internal university seed funding. The committee then heard a second University of Minnesota presentation focused on partnerships, commercialization, and workforce development. Testimony highlighted collaborations with industry and government partners such as U.S. Steel, 3M, Medtronic, Cisco, and defense-related industry leaders, as well as programs supporting microelectronics, AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable aviation fuels. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the minutes, and the committee ended the segment by moving on to the next testifier.

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• elaborate more on some of those barriers within the rural counties where you're not seeing The distribution
• An approximation of 41 youth who are in need of MAT services, but I don't know the distribution between
• I know you all will probably have questions, but we're really looking at how we can distribute this money
• I was very involved in the language that the funding must be equitably distributed and prioritized for
• How will it be distributed? And how do we make sure that Luna County is talking to Hidalgo County?

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• First, in section one, subsection H, it adds the line in accordance with the distribution. policy adopted
• This bill is relating to public school policies and programs regarding the production or distribution
• He distributed that to the school over the weekend, and on Monday I got to come in and hear the comments
• That's whether it's AI, that's whether it's real, that's whether they were distributed. voluntarily or
• Many also operate as behavioral health treatment sites and distribute resources like can.

Bills: SB604, SB843, SB1636, SB2395, SB571, SB1224, SB1832, SB2392, SB747, SB2623, SB2624, SB2185

Keywords: bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension

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• And that is being distributed. Um, did you want to touch on the A1 again?
• Um, did you want to touch distributed.
• Members, the presentation that she's sharing has been distributed to the committee.
• have been distributed to the committee. have been distributed to the committee.
• A home a home ownership distribution.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• have been distributed to the members. have been distributed to the members.
• <00:59:02.160> to copies of which have been distributed to copies of which have been distributed
• <01:00:40.960> to<01:00:41.119> the which have been distributed to the which have been
• distributed to the members.<01:00:41.760> Senator<01:00:42.160> Elephante.
• been distributed to the members. been distributed to the members.

Keywords: 912, senate, all