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• On line 6 is insurance and compensation.
• Uh, line 37, insurance and compensation.
• Uh, we have an operating adjustment, insurance and compensation, of $892,000 each year for the first
• <00:13:51.040> of<00:13:51.519> 8 insurance and compensation of 8 insurance and compensation
• 54.880> line insurance and compensation line insurance and compensation line $155,000<00:14:57.120

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The conference committee met late on Friday evening to discuss the Public Safety and Judiciary budget agreement, beginning with a brief exchange among members about concerns that the executive branch had been delaying the committee’s work by waiting to approve legislative decisions. Members emphasized that the legislature should retain its independence while still allowing normal collaboration with the governor’s office. The committee then moved through several outstanding policy items and adopted them without opposition, including the A38 amendment addressing data-sharing concerns involving disability-related information, a study of firefighting services by the state fire marshal, and an A46 amendment governing access to unredacted portable recording system data in collision investigations, with guardrails on disclosure and use. The committee next reviewed the spreadsheet and budget targets. Fiscal staff explained the judiciary side of the agreement, including funding for court operating costs, a one-time Justice Partner Access Program appropriation, forensic exam rate increases, guardian ad litem funding, public defense, human rights, the competency attainment board, the cannabis expungement board, and fee increases for civil filings and motions. On the public safety side, staff described the target as well as the discretionary items funded, including nonprofit security grants, BCA staffing changes, fire marshal initiatives, a 10-year arson statute of limitations, prosecutor training grants, legal representation for children, E911 funding for critical infrastructure, Philando Castile Training Fund support, corrections-related savings from the Stillwater phased closure and sentence-to-serve elimination, a mandatory minimums task force, a victims of crime account transfer, a decommissioning study, in-service use-of-force training, and extensions of several expiring appropriations. The committee also noted a correction to a spreadsheet label related to the Stillwater closure item. After the spreadsheet walkthrough, the committee took testimony from Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and State Court Administrator Jeff Shorban on behalf of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Hudson thanked the committee for its work and said the agreement covers some unavoidable costs, including insurance, lease expenses, forensic examiner pay, and the new access system, but argued it does not adequately address the judiciary’s most urgent problem: staffing and judicial compensation. She said court employees are leaving for better-paying jobs, judicial salaries are frozen for two years, and applicant pools for judgeships have declined, especially in greater Minnesota. She also said the judicial branch was not meaningfully consulted on the budget target and urged lawmakers to recognize the courts as a constitutional obligation rather than a discretionary program.

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• I'm assuming there's some compensation involved in this.
• No, there's no compensation for that. We pay for the diesel we generate.
• Small customer generators receive a different compensation level.
• Thank you. compensation. Large customer generators compensation.
• <06:01:27.680> for the array size to compensate for the array size to compensate for unforeseen

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I'm an attorney with the Victim Compensation Board and a CASE union member, and I respectfully urge an
• I'm here today on behalf of the California Coalition on Workers' Compensation and Public Risk Innovation
• These items can allow an awarding agency to determine whether a contractor has workers' compensation
• AB 1619 modernizes compensation to reflect the weight of the responsibility and to account for inflation
• In my opinion, public employees deserve a well-compensated retirement, and in order to achieve that,

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• I wonder with Recomine, is there a compensation associated with transport?
• Yeah, is there compensation associated with transporting...?
• Is there compensation associated with transporting ore?
• So there is potential for compensation. Well, in our current agreement, we do...
• I'm still kind of in shock that we finally, finally received compensation.

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• Um, they get reinstatement, they get back pay, interest on the back pay, compensation for any special
• <01:10:54.239> for interest on the backay, compensation for interest on the backay, compensation
• And whereas you may have a very strong case against them, if they don't have any money to compensate
• And some financial compensation for their courage. >> Any other questions?
• <01:26:05.679> for and some financial compensation for and some financial compensation for

Bills: SF0087, SF0088, SF0092

Keywords: felony, law enforcement, police officer, criminal penalties, public safety, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, false claims, civil penalties, state accountability, whistleblower protection, fraud prevention, 916, all

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• RECEIVED A NUMBER OF INQUIRIES AS TO WHY PROCESS VALUATION MINISTRIES OF LAW JUDGES FOR THE JUDGES COMPENSATION
• PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND SERVICES BUT DOES NOT DIRECT SUPERVISOR CONTROL THE JUDGES OF COMPENSATION
• THE JUDGES I COMPENSATION CLAIMS ARE CLASSIFIED AS SENIOR MANAGEMENT.
• THE OFFICE OF JUDGES OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS IS HEADED BY DEPUTY CHIEF WHO REPORTS THAT THE DIRECTOR OF
• IT WOULD SEEM APPROPRIATE THE APPOINTMENT ABOUT EVALUATION COINCIDE WITH THAT OF THE JUDGES A COMPENSATION

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• This request is in line with the October 2024 SAO report on executive compensation, ensuring that the
• Therefore, it would be nice to be able to compensate them so that I can keep them around because they
• As overwhelmed as the work is, they're not being compensated accordingly.
• The discrepancy in compensation, particularly in comparison with other Article 8 agencies, creates a
• increase for all eligible employees would help the agency with its goals to provide competitive compensation

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• And currently this work is not compensated.
• And currently this work is not compensated.
• And currently this work is not compensated.
• And currently this work is not compensated.
• partners are getting compensated for. partners are getting compensated for.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• At issue in Senate File 2168 are the compensation thresholds that were passed in the 2023 legislative
• of direct care workers this compensation of direct care workers this is<00:42:26.119> an<00:42
• <00:43:04.839> thresholds<00:43:05.480> that are the compensation thresholds that are
• Senate File 2125 outlines specific reimbursement rates that move us toward fair compensation for the
• for the services we provide compensation for the services we provide this<01:04:41.440> includes<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Unfortunately, there’s a blatant gap, and they do not receive full workers’ compensation benefits and
• Park rangers in Los Angeles County do receive this sort of compensation.
• it closes a blatant gap and ensures that these officers, these park rangers, receive workers’ compensation
• is it closes a blatant gap and ensures that these officers, these park rangers receive workers’ compensation
• SB 493 would revise how compensation is determined for secretary managers of a district agricultural

Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, with members observing a moment of silence for the Minnesota tragedy mentioned by the Speaker. The chamber then moved quickly through a large daily file, taking up many Senate amendments and third-reading measures, with most bills passing by wide margins or unanimously. Early procedural actions included returning AB 1308 to the Senate, rescinding action on SB 863, and later taking up several resolutions and bills on concurrence and third reading. Among the main policy items, members adopted AJR 8 on temporary protected status after debate over immigration policy, and AJR 19 urging opposition to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The Assembly also adopted ACR 112 recognizing September as Deaf Awareness Month, with several members speaking in support of the deaf community and accessibility. Other notable measures included bills on water reclamation and Colorado River Aqueduct maintenance (AB 580), telehealth (AB 688), housing approvals and ADU enforcement/cleanup (AB 920, SB 9, SB 543), pension and retirement rules (SB 301), volunteer fire department tax exemptions (SB 87), dementia training for home care aides (SB 412), and a San Francisco public-safety measure on stolen goods resale (SB 276), which drew opposition over permitting and criminalization concerns. The Assembly also passed or concurred in a number of Senate bills dealing with local government finance and infrastructure, public contracts, the Delta, fairgrounds compensation, and San Francisco liquor licenses, as well as AJR 3 on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Most measures were approved on roll-call votes with few no votes; SB 227 and SB 276 were urgency measures and received the required two-thirds support. The consent calendar was adopted unanimously, and the day concluded with several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including remembrances of former Assembly staffer Lawrence Merman, Jeff Brady, Fran Urcini, and Alejandro Luna, before the House adjourned until the next morning.

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• Members shall serve without compensation and be reimbursed by their respective departments or agencies
• That a feasible method exists for the relocation and compensation of any individuals, families, and businesses
• That a feasible method exists for the relocation and compensation of any individuals, families, and businesses
• That a feasible method exists for the relocation and compensation of any individuals, families, and businesses
• That a feasible method exists for the relocation and compensation of any individuals, families, and businesses

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The meeting included a Senate recognition ceremony honoring the Winona High School boys basketball team for winning the 2026 Alabama High School Athletic Association 5A state championship. A resolution was read commending the team for its 101-40 victory over Silicag, noting the team’s record-setting performance, Brendan Davis’s MVP honor, the contributions of other players, and Coach Cedric Lane’s leadership. Senators and the lieutenant governor praised the players’ sportsmanship, the school community, and the team’s historic season, and copies of the resolution were presented to the team, coaches, and administrators. Several guests and school representatives also spoke briefly, including the coach and principal, who thanked the Senate and noted the team’s success and the principal’s retirement after 35 years. After the recognition, the Senate returned to session and adopted the Committee on Rules report setting the special order calendar. The calendar included Senate Bill 99 on the Ten Commandments, Senate Bill 298 on Class 3 municipalities, House Bill 381 on camp safety, Senate Bill 370 on tax increment districts, Senate Bill 363 on the Department of Economic and Community Affairs, House Bill 466 on firefighters, House Bill 95 on elections, House Bill 259 on stablecoin, and Senate Bill 342 on education. The chamber then took up SB 99, sponsored by Senators Kelly and Sessions. Senator Kelly described the bill as requiring local school boards to display the Ten Commandments, together with founding documents such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Alabama Constitution preamble, in certain history classrooms and common areas for grades five through 12, using donated displays and funds when available. He said the bill was intended as a historical and educational measure, not religious instruction, and emphasized the inclusion of a disclaimer stating Alabama is not establishing a religion. After extended debate and a petition to close debate from the Rules Committee, the Senate voted on the bill by long roll and passed SB 99, with the recorded vote announced as 30 yeas and 4 nays.

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• DCF will determine the compensation as part of this pilot.
• DCF will determine the compensation as part of this pilot.
• DCF will decide appropriate compensation for foster parents based on the model they develop.
• recruitment in the first year and $100,000 recurring to continue these efforts. decide appropriate compensation

Summary: The Human Services Subcommittee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably by unanimous votes. HB 355, by Rep. Jay Alvarez, would allow public K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions to purchase, use, and maintain FDA-approved emergency opioid antagonists rather than being limited to naloxone. The bill was described as giving schools more flexibility and a lower-cost option for overdose response; it received supportive public testimony and passed 18-0. HB 531, by Rep. Hanchowski, expands background screening requirements for child care facilities and programs to include certain recreational enrichment programs, and creates a statewide public awareness campaign about screening requirements. An amendment narrowed the definition of recreational enrichment programs to in-person dance, gymnastics, and martial arts lessons and conformed a statutory cross-reference; the amendment was adopted without objection. The bill then passed 18-0, with support from Florida Smart Justice Alliance and some discussion about strengthening enforcement against bad actors. HB 1127, by Rep. Weinberger, addresses child welfare by creating a treatment foster care pilot program for high-acuity children, directing DCF to study residential treatment capacity, and improving data collection on commercially sexually exploited children. The bill also includes recruitment and funding proposals for foster parents and workforce strategies for DCF. Members praised the bill’s focus on difficult cases and system gaps, public testimony was supportive, and the bill passed 18-0. The meeting then adjourned.

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• It's between 5 and 6.3% increase in the workers' compensation rate.
• <01:36:15.360> loss increased workers compensation loss increased workers compensation loss
• Everything's been raised, but unemployment compensation. So I think it's time.
• Everything's been raised, but unemployment compensation. So I think it's time.
• <04:31:11.640> and 744 relative workers compensation and 744 relative workers compensation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Those incentives matter, but compensation alone does not create commitment.
• Today, we're building sustainable teacher pipelines and compensating for retention.
• But we know that retention is not just about culture, it's also about the compensation.
• That is staff time that should be reimbursed or compensated in some form or fashion.
• Thank you. are impacting teacher compensation as a whole. Thank you.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• <01:09:44.080> from<01:09:44.319> the be done and compensation from the be done and
• compensation from the federal<01:09:44.799> government<01:09:45.199> for<01:09:45.440>
• <01:09:51.520> the area before we would compensate the area before we would compensate the
• <01:12:07.360> that<01:12:07.679> local the compensation that um that local the compensation
• Um, the the compensation >> Thank you.

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and then took up several Department of Corrections-related bills. House File 3768, as amended by the A1 amendment, would extend the DOC’s graduated licensing and enforcement tools to juvenile detention facilities and state-licensed halfway houses, allowing corrective action plans and conditional licenses instead of only revocation. Commissioner Paul Schnell and Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director Matt Bower testified in support, saying the bill would improve consistency, stability, and accountability without changing jail licensing. Members asked about costs and sheriff input; the commissioner said the bill is cost-neutral and that sheriffs were informed but did not provide input. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill to the general register. The committee then heard House File 3769, another DOC technical update bill, which would clarify tuberculosis screening procedures when incarcerated people refuse testing, allow mental health units at more than one facility and short-term stabilization at Oak Park Heights when clinically appropriate, and clarify the department’s substance use disorder treatment programs. Schnell said the changes were technical but important for effective operations. Members again asked about county costs and sheriff support, and the commissioner said the bill affects only DOC facilities and is cost-neutral. The committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The final major item was House File 3405, the chair’s bill, as amended by the A3 amendment. The amendment broadened the definition of federal agents, made the effective date retroactive, and removed a sexual assault investigation section to eliminate the fiscal note. The bill would require the BCA’s use-of-force unit to investigate deaths caused by federal agents in Minnesota, not just Minnesota peace officers. Chair Mohler argued the bill closes a loophole and ensures state-level, independent investigations; Dr. B.B. Newman testified in support, saying it preserves Minnesota’s investigative authority and public confidence. Deputy Superintendent Scott Mueller said the BCA already investigates deadly-force cases and has handled some federal-related cases, but he did not think the bill was necessary and recommended a no vote. Members debated whether the bill was needed given existing practice, with supporters saying the statute should clearly require state investigation and opponents questioning whether it would change anything. The committee adopted the amendment and continued discussion of the bill as amended.

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• What about the average final compensation?
• > for then what's the average compensation for then what's the average compensation for the<04
• <04:43:36.638> and add that to your final compensation and add that to your final compensation
• So, if um compensation over base. Mhm.
• Then then your uh your your compensation Then then your uh your your compensation over<04:44:49.760

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor. Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support. The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.

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• Additionally, this bill would exclude nonprofits if an employee compensation exceeds 110% of compensation
• Additionally, this bill would exclude nonprofits if an employee compensation exceeds 110% of compensation
• <01:18:26.719> exceeds compensation exceeds compensation exceeds 110%<01:18:28.760> of<
• > the 110% of compensation established for the 110% of compensation established for the governor
• <01:18:35.960> to limit nonprofit staff compensation to limit nonprofit staff compensation

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• Um, defines fair compensation in the context of the redemption center.
• <00:48:59.720> in<00:48:59.840> the uh defines fair compensation in the uh defines
• to redemption centers, uh compensation to redemption centers, uh redemption<00:52:50.320> amounts
• amount as the PRO fair compensation amount as the PRO takes<01:01:23.800> over.
• That's that year where we're going to have to transition from a handling fee to the PRO compensation

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• House Bill 4017, a bill to be entitled an act relating to compensation for health care services for inmates
• House Bill 1419, a bill to be entitled an act relating to compensation for health care services for inmates
• House Bill 4041, a bill to be entitled and act relating to compensation for health care services for
• House Bill 4041, a bill to be entitled and act relating to compensation for health care services for
• inmates in Indian River County. a bill to be entitled in act relating to compensation for health care

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and included several member introductions recognizing guests, interns, firefighters, and a doctor of the day. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar and began taking up a series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate measures before final passage. The first major bill, health care patient protection, required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and readiness assessments; it passed 36-0. A public records bill protecting victim identities and temporarily exempting the name of a law enforcement officer who is a victim also passed after questions about access for victims of police misconduct, with a 33-4 vote. The Senate next approved a local government cybersecurity bill creating a state-administered program through Florida Digital Service to help counties and cities strengthen cyber defenses, with priority for rural and fiscally constrained governments; after amendments, it passed 37-0. A clerks of court bill allowing clerks to retain all revenue above projections and, through a House amendment, revising legal notice and traffic citation distribution provisions, passed 38-0 despite debate over impacts on municipalities and law enforcement. The chamber also passed a trademark modernization bill and a septic system permit bill intended to reduce delays for builders; the septic bill was amended to align the House and Senate versions and passed 38-0. The longest and most contested item was the elections bill, which updated citizenship verification procedures using REAL ID and state databases, changed candidate qualification rules, and altered election administration provisions. Numerous amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to exempt certain seniors, preserve student and retirement-center IDs, allow attestations in place of documentary proof of citizenship, and require human review over automated systems. One amendment to delay implementation until July 1, 2027, was also debated. The transcript ends while debate is still underway on the elections measure, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.

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• says average earnable compensation says average earnable compensation during<00:12:51.120> three
• The inclusion in the annual average compensation for extra and special duty in those three years shall
• So this limitation on how much compensation for extra special duty into the retirement calculation is
• for extra special Duty much compensation for extra special Duty into<00:28:00.159> into<00:28
• This also has a restriction that calculations of earnable compensation and average final compensation

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee reviewed selected House Bill 2 provisions, focusing first on the group two pension reform language and whether it matched prior legislation and the fiscal note. Members discussed two main issues: the treatment of extra and special duty pay in the pension calculation for employees hired before 2011, and the annuity multiplier after 15 years of creditable service. Several members said the HB 2 language was intended to restore prior law and protect against pension “spiking,” while others worried the draft and fiscal note may not have fully reflected current law, potentially affecting the cost estimate. The discussion repeatedly emphasized the need to avoid underfunding or double counting and to make sure Finance had the correct actuarial assumptions. No vote was taken; the committee agreed to flag the issues for Finance and to clarify the fiscal note. Members also discussed the vested-rights language, which was described as an explicit definition of vesting and a restriction on future legislative changes to compensation calculations after three years of service. Some viewed it as a policy protection with no immediate fiscal impact, while others noted it had been included in prior legislation and should be clearly understood before the bill moved forward. The committee also briefly referenced prior pension legislation, including House Bill 436 and House Bill 727, and noted that HB 2 was being used to carry forward related pension repair provisions. The committee then turned to an OPLC-related section transferring building, plumbing, electrical, and fuel gas inspector positions from OPLC to the Department of Safety’s Fire Marshal’s office. Testimony explained that the nine inspector positions are funded from the licensing fund, and that the move was justified as a public-safety function better aligned with the Fire Marshal’s mission because the inspections are statewide code-enforcement work rather than facility-specific licensing work. The discussion ended with a note that the remaining HB 2 changes run through 2034 and a brief announcement about memorial arrangements for C.J. Gerard.