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• be composed both of existing governor's workforce development board members and a few special appointments
• development board members and a few development board members and a few special<00:05:07.840> appointments
• <00:05:08.400> made<00:05:08.639> by<00:05:08.800> the special appointments
• made by the special appointments made by the governor<00:05:10.080> uh<00:05:10.240> for
• But we can do a lot more than just throw money at them today or temporarily to give them that temporary

Bills: HF3732

Keywords: workforce development, unemployment benefits, youth training, economic development, grants, job creation

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• ><00:17:14.919> in To date, some of the things that have been done is the installation of temporary
• To date, some of the things that have been done are the installation of temporary fences.
• <01:37:00.040> all “I think that the statute for this committee gives you the authority to appoint
• <01:37:51.280> the<01:37:51.800> authority<01:37:52.800> to<01:37:53.080> appoint
• gives you the authority to appoint gives you the authority to appoint subcommittees<01:37:55.280

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services Oversight Committee met on February 2 and first approved the draft minutes from the prior meeting, with minor corrections to the meeting date and attendance notation. DHHS Associate Commissioner Patricia Tilly then gave a department update, describing the current uncertainty around federal priorities and funding, and provided two substantive reports: progress on the new Hampstead Youth Development Center and an update on the department’s review of an ALS registry proposal. She said the YDC project is underway with tree clearing, fencing, stormwater and site-prep work, and remains on track for completion by June 30, 2026 and operation by August 30, 2026. The center currently has 12 youth, and the new design is intended to provide flexibility for fluctuating census levels. On ALS, Tilly explained that HB 576 had prompted the department to examine whether a registry could be built, but the estimated cost of a HIPAA-compliant system was about $750,000. She said DHHS is reviewing whether existing data sources, such as hospital discharge data and CHIS claims data, could provide useful information, but noted both are incomplete for registry purposes. Committee members discussed whether the Rare Disease Advisory Council, Dartmouth, or existing cancer registry infrastructure could help reduce costs. DHHS said it is neutral and willing to continue exploring alternatives, while members emphasized the value of a registry and the need to consider shared infrastructure and funding. The committee also heard from Jenny Horan of the Alzheimer’s Association, who presented the subcommittee’s report on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She said the subcommittee spent the past year gathering information on dementia care, abuse and exploitation issues, caregiver strain, and available services, and is now moving into a second phase focused on identifying gaps and developing a state plan. Members asked about geriatric psychiatric capacity and long-term care availability; Horan said the state has limited capacity and that the plan will help clarify where needs are greatest. She offered to return for follow-up questions at a later meeting. Finally, Olivia May of DHHS presented the quarterly report on the 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage extension. She said New Hampshire implemented the extension after federal and state action, and the first claims data are still emerging because of reporting lags. In the initial cohort studied, 95% received some medical services during the extended period, 52.4% received mental health or substance use disorder treatment, 26.7% received preventive visits, and 3.2% received heart or hypertension services. Members asked about return on investment and whether higher federal matching rates are being used appropriately; DHHS said it claims the highest possible match based on eligibility group and will return with more data over time. The committee then heard the annual therapeutic cannabis program report from Michael Holt, who said the program had 1,475 registered patients as of June 30, 2024 and that growth has slowed, with New Hampshire having the lowest per-capita medical cannabis enrollment nationally.

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• <00:34:48.079> for they're trying to get an appointment for they're trying to get an appointment
• <00:35:45.280> 91% had no available appointments. 91% had no available appointments. 91% of
• be a good way of assessing appointment be a good way of assessing appointment weight<00:44:09.680
• best way of assessing um appointment best way of assessing um appointment weight<00:44:49.520>
• <00:50:02.559> Now trying to make an appointment. Now trying to make an appointment.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• And so by allowing him to have a designate, it would create clarification and allow me to be appointed
• . appointed. appointed.
• Um, the number of new temporary residents we'll have in our community and, um, the division that will
• Um the number of new temporary<03:14:45.120> residents<03:14:45.600> we'll<03:14:45.840
• we'll have in our in temporary residents we'll have in our in our<03:14:47.040> community<03:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• How many people don't have transportation to get to their doctor's appointment or to the grocery store
• or to the grocery appointment or to the grocery store<00:58:09.480> or<00:58:09.760> how
• nice road construction, the other season we have besides winter is road construction, all those temporary
• nice road construction, the other season we have besides winter is road construction, all those temporary
• Besides winter is road construction, all those temporary road signs that the sign companies put up also

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate File 285, a bill to shift MnDOT highway project cost participation away from local governments and onto MnDOT. The bill’s author and several city representatives said current cost-share policies force cities to spend local aid, property taxes, or debt on state highway projects they do not control, leaving less money for local streets and maintenance. Testifiers from Richfield, Elk River, Faribault, Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Association of Small Cities all supported the bill, describing the policy as one-size-fits-all, financially burdensome, and especially harmful to smaller cities and cities with major state highways running through them. Witnesses gave examples of large and sometimes changing local cost-share obligations, including Richfield’s spending of most of its MSA funds on projects it does not own and a small-city project where the estimated local share rose from about $2.3 million to over $3 million. Several testifiers said cities often have little practical ability to refuse MnDOT projects because the projects are valuable and MnDOT can move on if a city declines. One witness also raised concerns about money being paid upfront and held in an account during construction, causing cities to lose interest earnings while funds sit unused. Members asked whether cities truly have a say in these projects and whether there are limits on how much the local share can increase. Testifiers said MnDOT does engage cities, but the cost participation policy largely dictates the outcome, and they described the municipal consent statute as too narrow in practice. Senators expressed concern about fairness and the burden on local budgets, while one member noted the bill may not fully address the broader consent issue. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• /c><01:04:21.839> zoning<01:04:22.240> Board<01:04:22.520> of elected or an appointed
• zoning Board of elected or an appointed zoning Board of adjustment<01:04:23.400> may<01:04:23.720
• A lot of towns have an appointed Zoning Board of Adjustment, so they should be able to act in that case
• A lot of towns have an appointed Zoning Board of Adjustment, so they should be able to act in that case
• I think this proposed bill would handcuff the authorized board or the appointing board in the case of

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• That bill got significantly changed in committee and is now a bill that would appoint a social housing
• ... ...significantly changed in committee and is now a bill that would appoint a social housing coordinator
• jurisdictions to give you a certificate of occupancy because you've been operating for two years under a temporary

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several housing-finance and permitting reforms aimed at making affordable and middle-income housing projects “pencil.” The first panel focused on the welfare property tax exemption, with witnesses arguing that annual recertifications are outdated, burdensome, and costly for both residents and operators. They urged streamlining by aligning eligibility rules with TCAC or HCD monitoring, allowing one-time qualification at occupancy, and preserving exemptions for projects that remain in compliance, especially as insurance costs and operating deficits are rising sharply. A major portion of the meeting centered on social housing and community land trusts under SB 555. HCD described the state’s ongoing study, due by December 31, 2026 and to be included in the 2027 annual report, and outlined public engagement already completed with residents and practitioners. Community land trust and policy witnesses argued that social housing will require legislative action beyond the study, including expanded tax abatements, public land use, soft loans, and simpler capital stacks. They emphasized that the model should include mixed-income and “missing middle” households, and several members discussed the stigma around the term “social housing,” suggesting a rebrand toward generational or multi-generational housing to broaden public support. The committee also discussed a proposed certified professional program modeled on Vancouver, Canada, to speed plan checks and inspections by allowing state-certified private professionals to perform certain code-compliance functions under local oversight. The witness said this would reduce delays, repeated reviews, and cost overruns while preserving local authority over zoning and enforcement. Members raised concerns about local control, infrastructure costs, and political resistance, but expressed interest in exploring a pilot and further recommendations. In the final panel, housing advocates supported allowing HCD loan funds to be disbursed during construction rather than only after completion. They said this would reduce interest costs, improve project feasibility, and could produce additional affordable homes without new appropriations. Members agreed the current system is fragmented and outdated, and several speakers and legislators repeatedly called for streamlined, more flexible financing and permitting tools to support housing production.

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• My name is Alicia McShea, and I'm honored to be considered for appointment to the Juvenile Welfare Board
• I am grateful to Governor DeSantis for this appointment and to the members of this committee for your
• I have worked as a temporary office employee in both offices also. I am against this bill.

Bills: S0460, S0748, S1180, S1334

Keywords: special elections, vacancy, Governor authority, election timeframe, judicial determination, voting rights, felony, sentencing, civil rights, criminal justice, rehabilitation, elections, voter registration, citizenship, provisional ballots, election fraud

Summary: The Committee on Ethics and Elections met with a quorum and took up several election-related bills. CS/SB 1180 by Senator Arrington, which creates a recall framework for elected community development district board members and also addresses synthetic turf regulation and CDD eligibility, was presented briefly and then approved unanimously. SB 460 by Senator Polsky, requiring the governor to call special elections within set deadlines after vacancies and allowing judicial relief if deadlines are not met, also passed unanimously after members discussed flexibility for emergencies and the cost of delayed elections. The committee then heard SB 748 by Senator Bracy Davis, which would add constitutional voting-rights restoration language to the sentencing score sheet given to felony defendants. Supporters said it would improve clarity and notice without changing eligibility, and the bill was favorably reported unanimously. The committee also confirmed several appointees, including Jim Milliken and Alicia McShea to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Robert P. Estalas as Director of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and additional gubernatorial appointees listed on the agenda, all by favorable votes. The longest discussion centered on Senator Grall’s strike-all amendment for SB 1334, an elections bill dealing with citizenship verification, Real ID and SAVE database use, paper-ballot voting, candidate qualification rules, and related election administration changes. Supporters argued it would streamline verification and ensure only citizens vote, while opponents warned it would create burdens, disenfranchise eligible voters, and impose costs and administrative confusion. After extensive public testimony both for and against, the committee adopted an amendment to allow supervisors of elections to observe holidays when not otherwise required to be open, then approved the strike-all as amended by a 6-2 vote, with Senators Polsky and Bernard voting no. The meeting then adjourned after members recorded their votes on earlier items.

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• If we're forced to sell off land because of temporary enrollment declines, should we be locking ourselves
• You started from First Committee Week, making appointments, explaining your bill, talking to stakeholders
• You started from First Committee Week, making appointments, explaining your bill, talking to stakeholders

Summary: The committee first took up PCS for HB 123, which would change the process for converting a public school to a charter school by requiring approval from a majority of parents at the school, allow municipalities to apply to convert certain schools under limited circumstances, and address surplus school property in districts with declining enrollment. The sponsor said the bill is meant to give parents the primary say and to prevent districts from holding unused property. Opponents, including the Florida PTA, several members, and public speakers, argued the bill excludes teachers, school boards, and other stakeholders, could disenfranchise parents who do not live in the municipality, and could create enrollment, transportation, and equity problems. After debate, the bill passed 13-5 and was reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 597 on diabetes management in schools. The bill would allow school districts and charter schools to procure and store glucagon pens for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia, permit trained personnel to administer them, require 911 to be called after use, and add limited liability protections. The sponsor said the medication is inexpensive and could save lives for the roughly 7,000 diabetic K-12 students in Florida. An amendment clarified that public and charter schools are both covered. The bill drew support from the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Florida PTA, and members from both parties praised the measure. It passed unanimously and was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, which would add walking along freeways, expressways, and their ramps as a hazardous condition requiring bus service for elementary students within two miles of school. The sponsor described personal examples of children walking near dangerous roads and said the bill is intended to prevent injuries and deaths. An amendment narrowed the language by deleting “state highway.” Public testimony included a parent who described her child being hit by a car and urged broader coverage, while members raised concerns about bus shortages and fiscal impact. Most members spoke in support, emphasizing student safety, and the bill was reported favorably after debate.

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• sort of no-fault grand promise, so if a worker becomes injured at work, their medical costs and temporary
• position and the reclassification of three existing attorney positions so They work with the five appointed
• do also anticipate there will be a reversal of a lot of the decisions that came out of the board appointed

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Pond, who was appointed to the role just earlier this month. Welcome. Thank you very much.
• And then last but not least, I'm one of the six appointed regional disaster medical health coordinators
• It's a temporary location, and if we have to evacuate skilled nursing facilities, they will take them

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• of stakeholders: industry, municipalities, recreation, conservation, and public health, and are appointed
• that appoints that appoints hearing<00:24:50.240> officers<00:24:50.680> for<00:24
• Um, we did have an attorney general-appointed hearing officer. There was a pre-hearing scheduled.
• There was a appointed hearing officer.
• that is used to provide temporary that is used to provide temporary physical<03:29:06.080> custody

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:08:32.719> It temporary or managed by medication.
• It temporary or managed by medication.
• So for the psychedelic medicine task force, the appointments were made half from the state.
• medicine task force, the appointments medicine task force, the appointments were<02:19:37.120>
• then the rest were publicly appointed. then the rest were publicly appointed.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:27:38.080> housing Hampshire by means of temporary housing Hampshire by means of temporary
• on the amendment where the appointment on the amendment where the appointment could<03:10:12.319
• anybody because then that governor would have to report appoint, appoint, appoint, and vice versa.
• appoint appoint and<03:15:04.880> vice<03:15:05.200> versa.
• ,<03:44:01.120> or demonstrate that a vote, appointment, or demonstrate that a vote, appointment

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• They feared temporary, imprudent majorities trampling minority rights and created checks and balances
• It's everything our system was designed to prevent: a narrow majority using temporary power to permanently
• Progressives argue that our republic's anti-majoritarian features protect against the whims of temporary
• Your mandate shouldn't come from a self-appointed polonius king, but from us, and we did not ask for
• There is no reason why this government has to kowtow once again to a self-appointed felonious king who

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• Secondly, I just want to quickly recognize the appointments office under **Peggy Venable**, who has done
• I think in the military—that's, I guess, the Constantinian, kind of temporary wire or lack of conversation
• It may not be temporary, but it's 400 miles. You've got 53 miles done.
• Appointment through **DPS** or whatever.
• That is temporary, but a decrease at the federal level.

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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• are not going to have a set schedule, like you don't call the doctor's office and say, I need an appointment
• This is not temporary damage. It is permanent harm, of photos or videos.
• This is not temporary damage. It is permanent harm tied to a person's identity.
• The harm we are talking about here is not temporary. It is lasting.
• The harm we are talking about here is not temporary. It is lasting. In many cases, it is lifelong.

Summary: The committee met to approve prior minutes and then heard a presentation from Dr. Ramona Danielson on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), focusing on the economic and public-system impacts in North Dakota. She explained that ACEs are a population-level measure, not a diagnostic tool for individuals, and said higher ACE exposure is consistently associated with more chronic illness, mental health challenges, child welfare involvement, justice-system contact, and reduced workforce participation. She emphasized that precise dollar estimates are difficult because of the many interacting factors across a person’s life course, but said the direction of the impact is clear and that evidence-based prevention and protective factors can reduce harm. Members asked about definitions of a “healthy family,” same-sex couples, divorce, substance abuse, historical trends in ACEs, and the role of positive childhood experiences and home visiting. The committee then heard from Allison Mahoney and Missy Barranco about evidence-based home visiting programs in North Dakota, including Healthy Families, Early Head Start, Nurse-Family Partnership, and Parents as Teachers. They described home visiting as voluntary, relationship-based, and tailored to family needs, with referrals coming from hospitals, WIC, human service zones, pregnancy navigators, self-referrals, and other community sources. A parent, Abby, shared that home visiting helped her family after premature births and NICU stays by providing support with postpartum mental health, breastfeeding, developmental screenings, referrals, and parenting guidance. The presenters said the programs are funded through a mix of federal MIECHV/Title IV-E dollars, Medicaid targeted case management, state and tribal funds, philanthropy, charitable gaming, and grants, and they noted that current funding is fragmented and insufficient to serve all eligible families statewide. Members discussed whether the state should expand or better fund these services and how to improve outreach and referrals. Later, the committee received a memorandum on artificial intelligence and sexual exploitation, followed by a presentation from a BCI special agent on how AI is already affecting child exploitation investigations in North Dakota. The memo and testimony described AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, sextortion, and risks posed by chatbots, along with relevant federal and state law and recent executive orders. The agent said North Dakota saw 2,698 cyber tips in 2025, the highest on record, and that investigators are increasingly encountering AI-assisted exploitation that is harder to detect and verify. Members discussed the need for child-safety protections, the limits of executive orders, and broader concerns about AI undermining critical thinking and spreading misinformation. No votes were taken on the AI materials during the portion provided, and the committee recessed briefly after the report.

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• This is exactly what he is here to do: advise us, fiduciaries, you all—elected officials and appointed
• This is exactly what he is here to do: advise us, fiduciaries, you all—elected officials and appointed
• <01:20:28.719> allowed<01:20:29.719> temporarily<01:20:30.280> allowed temporary
• allowed temporarily allowed temporary allowed temporarily allowed crossbows<01:20:31.280> to<
• 33:43.719> with This bill really is here today because, with full legalization under this temporary

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It is for advocates who are appointed to explain and go through the criminal justice system process with
• It is for advocates who are appointed to explain and go through the criminal justice system process with
• mental health trauma at the temporary mental health trauma at the request<01:46:29.599> of<01
• <02:02:45.079> by<02:02:45.280> the<02:02:45.440> state Council um appointed
• by the state Council um appointed by the state because<02:02:46.599> we<02:02:46.719> are<

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I hereby appoint the honorable Mike Collins to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• Appointed chief in 2022, he followed in his father's footsteps, who served as Davenport's police chief
• This bill will allow the National Park Service to use temporary emergency contracting authorities for
• <05:24:57.000> emergency Service to use temporary emergency Service to use temporary emergency
• The bill ensures tribes can continue to access important and sacred sites, even permitting temporary

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 16, 2026, 1012, house, all