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• resolution will place a constitutional amendment to phase out nonschool ad valorem property taxes over ten
• We are proposing at the maximum after ten years taking out 13 billion, meaning you are still 14 billion
• Even by taking away all of this in ten years, there will still be $4 billion more than there were in
• So realistically if we look at ten years from now, Representative Gantt: there is going to be a Representative
• This represents a $14.3 billion revenue loss, but it will actually not just carry over the ten years.

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• Have we seen—Attorney General Mays has gotten a number of settlements, some very large, millions, tens
• Some very large, millions, tens of millions.
• did not show up for trial and did not present a defense, and they had a very large settlement in the tens
• Had a very large settlement in the tens of millions of dollars, and now they are working on how they

Bills: SB1097, SB1308

Keywords: appropriation, claims, relief, state funding, named claimants, foreign adversary, consumer fraud, technology security, critical infrastructure, Arizona attorney general, fraud office, appropriations, 1182, all

Summary: The House Appropriations Committee met on March 11, 2026, and considered two bills. The first, SB 1097, was described as the annual name claimants’ bill, appropriating $370,211.08 from the General Fund and $33,021.08 from other specified funds to pay claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026. There was no public testimony, no questions from members, and the committee voted 14-0 to give the bill a due pass recommendation. The committee then heard SB 1308, which would create a Foreign Adversary Fraud Office and Fund in the Attorney General’s Office to pursue consumer fraud involving technology produced by foreign adversaries. The bill also appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2027 and establishes a mechanism to transfer excess fund balances to a new Foreign Adversary Technology Rip and Replace Fund administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly Curry testified in support on behalf of State Armor, arguing the bill addresses both consumer fraud and national security risks tied to connected technologies and foreign-made surveillance equipment. Members asked about similar cases and settlements in other states, and Curry cited recent filings in Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as a Missouri case that reportedly settled in the tens of millions. During the vote, some members explained support while expressing general caution about creating new funds or appropriations outside the budget process. The committee approved SB 1308 on a 10-4-2 vote and sent it forward with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.

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• Ten aye and zero nay.
• Representative Hasenbeck, with a vote of ten aye and zero nay, will show your bill to have passed.
• Ten aye and zero nay.
• Vice Chair Hasenbeck, with the vote of ten aye and zero nay, we will show your bill to have passed.
• Ten aye and zero nay.

Bills: HB4491, HB3240, HB4146, HB4158, HB4159, HB3718

Keywords: extracurricular activities, charter schools, student eligibility, virtual education, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, prayer, religious freedom, public schools, consent, First Amendment, school policy, paid maternity leave, school employees, public health, childcare, work-life balance, education, family leave, tuition, grant

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Energy Center, the school state hockey tournament and NCHC Frozen Faceoff has wrapped up, drawing in tens
• <00:09:06.399> of<00:09:06.560> thousands wrapped up, drawing in tens of thousands
• wrapped up, drawing in tens of thousands of<00:09:07.040> fans<00:09:07.279> to<00:09:07.440
• And we are riding some momentum right now because of gymnastics and because of Big Ten.
• And we are riding some momentum right now because of gymnastics and because of Big Ten.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 107, a proposal by Representatives Norris and Witty to provide a $5 million grant through Explore Minnesota to help cover costs of hosting the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The authors and supporters described Minnesota’s hockey culture, the tournament’s international profile, and expected benefits, including about 250,000 spectators, a projected $75 million economic impact, and broader tourism and exposure for communities across the state. Testimony in support came from hockey legend Lou Nanne, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, and Wendy Blackshaw of Minnesota Sports and Events. Nanne called the tournament a major opportunity to showcase Minnesota and said it should be viewed as an income generator. Carter emphasized the event’s prestige and the chance to boost St. Paul’s economy and reputation as a hockey destination. Blackshaw said the funding would cover actual event expenses such as public safety, operations, venue costs, and transportation, and explained that without the grant, Minnesota Sports and Events would have to slow or pause bidding on future events such as gymnastics trials, NCAA wrestling, men’s basketball, the NFL draft, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and WWE events. Members asked questions about how much of the economic benefit would come from out-of-state visitors, how the $5 million figure was chosen, and what would happen if the grant were not approved. Blackshaw said the organization uses University of Minnesota economic studies and ticket-sales analysis to estimate visitor spending, and said the $5 million would pay for World Juniors expenses while ticket revenue would support future events. The chair noted the bill would be held over for further consideration, and no vote was taken during the meeting.

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• There being ten ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1224 will be reported favorably
• There being ten ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 735 will be reported favorably.
• There being ten ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 2986 will be reported favorably
• Ten ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 2055 will be reported favorably.

Bills: SB1224, SB2972, SB2615, SB735, SB800, SB2986, SB2310, SB2055, SB1049, SB784

Keywords: educator misconduct, reporting requirements, local law enforcement, public and private schools, penalties for non-compliance, expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, telework, public education, employee rights, emergency provisions, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, antisemitism, genocide education, public schools

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• BUSINESSES TO GET DATA IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS AS THEY HAVE THE PAST TEN THIS GROWTH IS DRIVEN BY THE
• MANY COMPANIES HAVE COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING CARBON NEUTRALITY WITH CLEAN ENERGY WITHIN THE NEXT TEN YEARS
• EARLIER THIS YEAR PG AND E MAJOR INVESTOR AND UTILITY ESTIMATED THAT TEN GIGAWATTS OF LOAD GROWTH COULD
• ALL THIS WHILE CREATING A TEN YEAR CIRCUIT LEVEL.
• COLLEGE WORKFORCE DO YOU LOOK TO REPLACE THE NEXT FIVE TO TEN YEARS WITH AI USAGE?

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• Right at the end of session, we have to have agreement on a Minnesota state budget that is tens of billions
• Right at the end of session, we have to have agreement on a Minnesota state budget that is tens of billions
• Right at the end of session, we have to have agreement on a Minnesota state budget that is tens of billions
• <00:09:49.440> of<00:09:49.640> billions<00:09:50.000> of budget that is tens
• of billions of budget that is tens of billions of dollars<00:09:51.160> and<00:09:51.279>

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: On January 27, 2025, Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman and Representative D. Dibble said they had resumed negotiations after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a quorum in the House is 68. They said the ruling brought Republicans back to the table and clarified that actions taken by Republicans between January 14 and January 24 had no legal effect because the House was not validly organized. Both said they had spent several hours over the weekend and that talks were making gradual progress, though no final agreement had been reached. The main issue remained power-sharing in a tied House. Hortman said the DFL wants Republicans to run the chamber only until the House returns to a 67-67 tie, at which point the parties would implement the previously negotiated shared-governance agreement with co-chairs, equal committee membership, and a co-speaker. She said Republicans instead want to continue operating as if they had a majority. Hortman also said the DFL was looking for ways to make the interim Republican-majority period meaningful, including possible permanent committee arrangements, while still preserving the principle of shared power once the tie is restored. A second major topic was the GOP effort to remove Representative Brad Tabke. Hortman and Dibble said Tabke had won his seat three times—on Election Day, in a recount, and in court—and argued that removing him would be an undemocratic precedent. They also said the Supreme Court’s ruling confirmed that Secretary of State Steve Simon was properly presiding over the House under the quorum rules. In response to questions about pay for absent members, Hortman said legislative pay is set by the Constitution and statute and that no action without a quorum could change it. They said they had exchanged roughly 10 written offers since January 13 and hoped to reach an agreement soon, possibly by the end of the week.

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• Defined in the bill, these would be any development between two and ten units.
• unless we start to operate with urgency and get projects moved, we'll be talking about this in five or ten
• If we could start with a consent calendar, we have items number five, number seven, and number ten.
• Ten to zero. Item number one. Item number one. Gallagher? Wicks? Aye. Weeks, aye. Wilson, aye.
• Ten to 0. Ten to 0. Item number eight. Gallagher? Lee? Aye. Lee, aye. Ten to 0. Item number nine.

Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 249, which would require youth-specific coordinated entry assessments for homeless services. The author and supporters from Larkin Street Youth Services and the California Coalition for Youth argued that current vulnerability tools are adult-focused and can disadvantage young people; the bill was described as a developmentally appropriate fix to better connect youth to housing and prevention services. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 7-0 to Human Services. Members then heard AB 239 and AB 1206. AB 239 would create a state-led disaster housing task force, a state disaster housing coordinator, and regular legislative reporting to speed recovery after disasters; it passed 7-0 to Emergency Management. AB 1206 would let local agencies pre-approve plans for single-family and small multifamily homes of up to 10 units to reduce permitting delays and costs; the League of California Cities opposed it unless amended, citing local variation and staffing concerns, but the author and supporters said it would preserve local control and help speed housing production. The bill passed 9-0 to Local Government. The committee also took up AB 57, which would reserve at least 10% of California’s home purchase assistance funds for descendants of formerly enslaved people. Supporters framed it as reparative justice and a way to address longstanding racial disparities in homeownership, while Pacific Legal Foundation argued it likely violated constitutional limits on race-based government action and urged a race-neutral approach. After discussion about reparations criteria and the bill’s intent, it passed 6-0 to Judiciary. The consent calendar, including AB 480, AB 726, and AB 1154, was approved 8-0. Later, AB 282 was heard to allow housing providers to prefer applicants who participate in rental assistance programs, such as Housing Choice Vouchers, despite existing source-of-income discrimination law. Supporters said it would help voucher holders find units and improve affordable housing operations; no opposition testified, and the bill passed 6-1 to Judiciary. AB 1229 followed, restructuring the adult reentry grant program to focus on permanent housing for people leaving prison by moving administration to HCD and using regional administrators; supporters emphasized the link between housing stability and reduced recidivism, and the bill passed 7-0 to Public Safety. The committee then approved AB 670, which would let local governments count preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing toward housing element goals and require better demolition reporting, and AB 750, which would strengthen oversight and reporting for homeless shelters after a prior reporting law saw very low compliance. AB 670 passed 8-0 to Local Government, and AB 750 was presented with testimony from a shelter resident describing abuse and lack of accountability in shelters.

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• Pacific Command. Hawaii holds a very special place in my heart.
• Pacific Command. Hawaii holds a very special place in my heart.
• Pacific Command. Hawaii holds a very special place in my heart.
• Pacific Command. Hawaii holds a very special place in my heart.
• And also, um, in the town hall last night near the command school's neighborhood, there's going to be

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• That in return, you know, ten years later, once it grows to a certain extent, can take pressure off the
• You mentioned this fund is for relieving pressure ten years, if not twenty years from now, if we do $200
• million ten years in a row. $200 million ten years in a row—that's not even what we've got in the CLO
• I think that was five days ago, ten days ago. So those are the two increases in the budget.

Bills: SB1177, HB3705, SB1942, SB2026, SB1533, SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial

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• Upon delivery, it took ten solid minutes of CPR to bring him back.
• The Santa Fe has already experienced significant harm for more than ten years.
• Best case scenario is ten to 15 years in the future before we see it recover.
• A billion dollars minimum, ten years down the road is a long way to Rick Nease: think, but right now
• We must increase the flows today, Rick Nease: not ten to 12 years from today.

Bills: S0598, S0934, S1260, S1300, S1452, S1510, S1566, S1580, S1668, S7034

Keywords: funeral homes, cemetery law, cremation, embalmer, funeral director, preneed contract, preneed funeral, human remains, unclaimed cremated remains, disposition of remains, hospice, palliative care, end-of-life care, direct disposal, mortuary science, funeral service arts, licensure by endorsement, cemetery license, contiguous acres, consumer services

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• Ten families of medically fragile children in Broward County have lost their federal benefits because
• There's ten in Broward.
•   831 THERE'S TEN IN BROWARD.
• Because Representative Bartleman identified ten that she is aware of in Broward, but there are...
• If we ever have a situation like that, don't wait until you get ten families. Alert us right away.

Summary: The Health Facilities Subcommittee met to receive implementation updates from the Agency for Health Care Administration on three bills passed in prior sessions. First, Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer reported on the transfer of the Children’s Medical Services managed care plan from the Department of Health to AHCA under HB 1085. He said the move was administrative only, with no change to enrollment, providers, services, or clinical eligibility functions, and that it was intended to create efficiencies by aligning procurement and shifting staff resources between agencies. Members then questioned AHCA about reports of reductions in private duty nursing and therapy services for medically fragile children, including concerns about appeals, provider credentialing, and whether families were losing services or being transitioned appropriately. AHCA said it was reviewing denials, monitoring the plan, and using contractual remedies while focusing on maintaining access for members. The committee also reviewed implementation of a bill creating permanent Medicaid eligibility for individuals with permanent disabilities. AHCA staff explained that the agency had submitted a federal 1115 waiver request after public comment and stakeholder meetings, but CMS had indicated it did not anticipate approving the requested authority. Members pressed AHCA on why the waiver was submitted later than the bill’s directive date and on whether the delay was avoidable. AHCA said the waiver was complex and required review, drafting, and public input, and noted that DCF already has a specialized unit to help with redeterminations while the agencies work on operational changes. The committee discussed the practical impact on families who struggle with annual eligibility renewals and the need for clearer communication and faster follow-up from the agency. Finally, AHCA presented on the home health aide program for medically fragile children and related Medicaid eligibility changes. The agency described the 2023 law that created a family caregiver provider type and the 2025 changes that increased the hourly rate, expanded hours, reduced training requirements, and removed caregiver earnings from Medicaid eligibility calculations, subject to federal approval. AHCA said it had completed state public comment, submitted the waiver amendment to CMS, and was awaiting federal action. Members raised concerns that some families may have enrolled or begun work before the eligibility fix was in place and may have lost benefits, especially in Broward County. AHCA said it would work with affected families and plans, review outreach through DCF and the health plans, and continue rulemaking, system updates, and provider training. The meeting ended with the chair noting that the committee had received the updates and adjourned without objection.

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• today because I believe it is my responsibility to advocate for the men and women who serve under my command
• today because I believe it is my responsibility to advocate for the men and women who serve under my command
• I'm a lieutenant with the Portsmouth Police Department, and I'm the current commander for the New Hampshire
• I'm a lieutenant with the Portsmouth Police Department, and I'm the current commander for the New Hampshire

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• You can tell us how many grocery stores have closed in the last ten years. Yes, actually we can.
• Based on EDD data that we've seen in the last ten years, 15 grocery stores that employ 100 or more people
• context, those 15 stores represent 0.01% of all retail closures in the state of California in the last ten
• other Clandestine sales channels were created offering these puppies that were sold inappropriately tens
• The Los Angeles Times recently spent years investigating and collecting tens of thousands of these certificates

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Two hundred ten high school teachers did take this cell phone survey, and I would just like to share

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.

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• after an engineering study or something similar, but the reality is that there's no rules that would command
• after an engineering study or something similar, but the reality is that there's no rules that would command

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• If someone has a disability that impairs or severely limits their ability to interpret a command to leave
• > to If someone has a disability that impairs or severely limits their ability to interpret a command

Bills: SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB255, SB199, SB47, HB605, HB216, HB621, HB148, HB389, HB509, HB248, SB336, SB293, SB43, HB420, HB60, HB188, HB106, HB105, HB11

Keywords: SB255, cannabinoid, hemp, hemp-derived THC, THCa, delta-8 THC, HHC, CBD, THC, novel cannabinoid products, hemp products, intoxicating hemp, delta-8, retail license, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture and Industries, testing and labeling, third-party laboratory, product safety, public health

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• Once they have some level of command, then we can start to see them moving out of that novice level.
• If you don't know the English language, you don't have any command of that.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

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• emergency like those outlined in the bill, and how that would interact with the Governor's role as commander
• conflicts with Minnesota State Constitution Article 5, Section 3, which states that the governor is the commander-in-chief

Keywords: 1183, house