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• A number of people have been transported to Stephenville Hospital.
• Due to things like lack of transportation, instead of focusing on flight risk, it had some procedural
• This legislation changes the transportation code to reduce the... ...percentage of traffic fine revenue

Bills: SB664 , SB40 , SB9 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB27 , SB207 , SB2938 , SB1901 , SB1227 , SB1248 , SB912 , SB1321 , SB2143 , SB2145 , SB1497 , SB1239 , SB2180 , SB1388 , SB1762 , SB1662 , SB1951 , SB1537 , SB493 , SB378 , SB1020 , SB1018 , SB992 , SB958 , SB920 , SB1350 , SCR25 , SB687 , SB1332 , SB2185 , SB552 , SB664 , SB40 , SB9 , SJR1 , SJR5 , SB458 , SB482 , SB927 , SB984 , SB651 , SB1620 , SB2124 , SB2448 , SB841 , SB843 , SB402 , SB2662 , SB2053 , SB2332 , SB2112 , SB745 , SB1247 , SB1789 , SB27 , SB207 , SB2938 , SB1901 , SB1227 , SB1248 , SB912 , SB1321 , SB2143 , SB2145 , SB1497 , SB1239 , SB2180 , SB1388 , SB1762 , SB1662 , SB1951 , SB1537 , SB493 , SB378 , SB1020 , SB1018 , SB992 , SB958 , SB920 , SB1350 , HCR76 , HCR127 , HCR9 , HCR40 , HCR118 , HR559 , HCR59 , HCR135 , HCR141 , HCR46 , HCR109 , HCR10 , SCR25 , HB2525 , HB142 , HB140 , HB29 , HB451 , HB3809 , HB3307 , HB 1130 , HJR1 , HB9 , SB17 , SB260 , SB509 , SB1506 , SB1637 , SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications

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• In the last week, there was a church, I believe in Minnesota.
• In the last week, there was a church, I believe in Minnesota.
• In the last week, there was a church, I believe in Minnesota.
• In the last week, there was a church, I believe in Minnesota.
• In the last week, there was a church, I believe in Minnesota.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

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• </c> so that money supports transportation so that money supports transportation for<02:48:35.000><c>
• I don't believe it's Minnesota.
• </c><03:33:05.600><c> I</c> the 12% I don't believe it's Minnesota I the 12% I don't believe it's Minnesota
• They need transportation to Dartmouth. They’re struggling finding food security.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• and welcoming all 67 senators to bring forth proposals to help prevent the next mass shooting in Minnesota
• in the last experienced in Minnesota in the last year.<00:26:49.039><c> A</c><00:26:49.279><c> lot</
• ,</c> Someone who comes from rural Minnesota, uh, where we have a lot of what I would call responsible
• </c><01:10:58.400><c> Um,</c><01:10:59.120><c> I</c><01:10:59.440><c> do</c> shooting in Minnesota.
• Um, I do shooting in Minnesota.

Committee: Senate Finance

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• </c> first black Le Credit Union in Minnesota first black Le Credit Union in Minnesota our<00:03:36.519
• </c> you want to buy a franchise in Minnesota you want to buy a franchise in Minnesota you<00:04:25.880
• How is that fair to Minnesota companies? That money doesn't stay in Minnesota. It goes to Orlando.
• How is that fair to Minnesota companies? That money doesn't stay in Minnesota. It goes to Orlando.
• How is that fair to Minnesota companies? That money doesn't stay in Minnesota. It goes to Orlando.

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

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• year on special education, on MSOC, and already this year you passed a bill dealing with the transportation
• And already this year you passed a bill dealing with the transportation safety net, but they were all
• and adopted over the last five years in about 20 states, from New Jersey to Florida to Alabama to Minnesota
• and adopted over the last five years in about 20 states, from New Jersey to Florida to Alabama to Minnesota

Bills: SB5992 , SB5918 , SB5951 , SB6042 , SB5952 , SB5961 , SB5969

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: youth development, funding, positive programs, youth services, community programs, school funding, education, supplies, operating costs, K-12 education, albuterol, access, public schools, private schools, healthcare, school safety, emergency preparedness, mapping, local education policies, curriculum requirements

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• And already this year you passed a bill dealing with the transportation safety net, but they were all
• And already this year you passed a bill dealing with the transportation safety net, but they were all
• and adopted over the last five years in about 20 states, from New Jersey to Florida to Alabama to Minnesota
• and adopted over the last five years in about 20 states, from New Jersey to Florida to Alabama to Minnesota

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 5992, which would create a non-appropriated Youth Development Fund account to support grants for positive youth development programs serving ages 5 to 24. Staff explained that OSPI would administer grants to nonprofits, tribes, and local parks and recreation entities, with school districts and ESDs eligible mainly as partners; annual reporting would be required. The sponsor and many testifiers, including students, youth-serving nonprofits, tribal representatives, and agency partners, described after-school, mentoring, arts, sports, outdoor, and wraparound programs as important for mental health, belonging, safety, civic engagement, and prevention, especially for vulnerable and rural youth. The committee then moved to executive session and adopted a substitute and passed SB 5992 to the Rules Committee. The committee also took executive action on Senate Bill 5952, which would standardize the process for excusing high school students from physical education, and on Senate Bill 5961, which would transfer the Imagination Library of Washington from DCYF to OSPI. In both cases, the committee adopted proposed substitutes that narrowed or adjusted the bills, then voted them out of committee: SB 5952 was sent to Rules, and SB 5961 was sent to Ways and Means. The committee also heard Senate Bill 5969 on allowing an IEP transition plan to satisfy high school and beyond plan requirements; after discussion, a substitute was adopted that instead directs OSPI to reduce duplication in the statewide IEP system, and the bill was passed to Ways and Means. Later, the committee heard Senate Bill 5918, which would increase materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) funding by $100 per student or $100,000 per district, whichever is greater, starting in the 2026-27 school year. Testimony from educators, administrators, school board members, PTA, and OSPI emphasized that districts are using local levy dollars to cover basic operating costs such as utilities, insurance, curriculum, and maintenance, leaving less for enrichment and forcing cuts or deferred purchases. One opponent argued against additional taxes and questioned the return on school spending. The sponsor framed the bill as necessary to meet the state’s paramount duty to fund basic education. The transcript then shifted to Senate Bill 5951 on school access to albuterol, which would allow schools to keep stock albuterol under a statewide standing order and let trained staff administer it under certain conditions; students, nurses, and advocates testified that stock albuterol could reduce absences and improve safety for students with asthma. Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 6042 on school mapping, which would require school safety plans to include accurate, interoperable digital maps for first responders; the sponsor and emergency response witnesses said standardized maps are critical for coordinated, timely response in school emergencies.

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• shown that business location decisions primarily hinge on several factors other than taxes, like transportation
• For example, Minnesota pioneered the first research and development credit in 1981, and today 35 states
• In 2012, Minnesota was the first state to enact a tax break for data centers.
• experts agree they are a poor substitute for a state that lacks a good education system, a good transportation

Committee: Joint Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

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• The committee on transportation, to which was referred House Bill 1078-FN, an act creating a Gold Star
• And so I would urge you to unanimously support the 16 to nothing vote of the transportation committee
• of the transportation committee to honor<00:39:40.640><c> the</c><00:39:40.960><c> families</c><00:39
• . transport. transport.
• That loss shocked the Minnesota.

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• Health</c> Minnesota or Minnesota Senior Health Minnesota or Minnesota Senior Health Options<01:19:15.639

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• I've lived in Minnesota my entire life until 2004, when I became a resident of Florida.
• And you also have issues with transportation bills, as you had with Senator DiCeglie.
• It's small-town Minnesota, with a family that suffered hardship, It's small-town Minnesota, with a family
• This is the transportation package.
• This is the transportation package.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and memorial remarks, including a moment of silence for service members killed in the conflict in Iran. The chamber then moved to special orders and took up a series of bills, with many measures passing unanimously after brief explanations and, in several cases, substitution of House companions. Early bills included CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, which drew extensive supportive debate about the civic value of debate programs and passed 37-0, and SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force, which was amended to clarify that criticism of Israel is not prohibited and then passed 37-0. The Senate also approved CS/CS/SB 1230/HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals and firefighting foam, with discussion focused on phasing out AFFF, testing requirements, exceptions for federal aviation and military uses, and support for firefighters and water quality; the bill passed 37-0. Other measures passed without opposition included SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training, SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services, SB 990/HB 883 on protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 on nonprofit corporations, SB 560 on child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684/HB 961 on electronic signatures for salvage titles, and SB 778/HB 569 on forensic client services. Two bills, SB 432 on intoxicating substances and SB 928 on dangerous crimes, were temporarily postponed. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to SB 1134 on official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent counties and municipalities from funding or promoting DEI efforts he described as discriminatory or indoctrinating, while opponents offered amendments to narrow the bill to spending only, add an intent requirement for penalties, and preserve local proclamations and observances. Those amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor then continued explaining the bill’s exceptions, including references to holidays, heritage sites, and the Pulse Memorial, and the chamber was still in debate on the underlying measure when the transcript ended.

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• Do our refined products that go down a pipeline to another market also receive some kind of a transportation
• Okay, next up, we've got the Department of Transportation state agency fee study.
• I'm Deputy Director for Driver Safety for the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
• Like, what's Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana—ballpark? Mr.
• Chairman and members of the committee, so with the Transportation Subcommittee, as would be the case

Committee: Joint Government Finance Committee

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• It reflects the North Dakota price minus the discounted North Dakota price, with deducts for transportation
• Next up, we've got the Department of Transportation state agency fee study. Do you even see Pines?
• I'm Deputy Director for Driver Safety for the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
• Like, what's Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana? Ballpark. Mr.
• So with the Transportation Subcommittee, as would be the case with both subcommittees wrapping up their

Committee: Joint Government Finance Committee

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership and approved the December 11 minutes. The committee first received an update from the Office of Management and Budget on the state general fund and major special funds. OMB reported revenues were tracking very close to forecast, with an estimated ending general fund balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. Staff also reviewed balances in the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, along with oil tax collections and the current revenue picture. Legislative Council staff then summarized the special session budget changes and noted the updated beginning balance increased the projected ending balance for the next biennium. The Tax Department presented taxable sales and purchases data by county and industry, showing overall sales tax activity remained strong, with retail trade the largest sector and several counties posting notable gains. Commissioner Kraschis then reviewed federal tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and estimated their impact on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the figures were compared to the 2025 baseline and would be incorporated into future forecasts. Members asked about the overtime and tip exclusions, the senior standard deduction, and the primary residence property tax credit application count, which was running ahead of last year at more than 154,000 applications. The committee also heard from the Department of Transportation on fee schedules, with members focusing on driver’s license fees and the fact that current fees cover only about half of program costs, meaning the highway fund subsidizes the remainder. DOT also reported on specialty plate activity, including nearly 3,900 blackout plates issued, and noted increased state fleet usage. The Information Technology Department explained its internal service fund rate-setting process and discussed possible billing simplification, including annual billing and improved invoice detail. OMB also provided data on leased office space in the Bismarck-Mandan area and state workforce counts, and Legislative Council updated the committee on legislative branch space planning. Finally, subcommittee reports noted continued work on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including Burleigh-Morton’s new DOCR housing wing and ongoing overcrowding in state correctional facilities. No formal votes beyond the minutes approval were taken, and the meeting adjourned with the next meeting set for June 25.

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• It reflects the North Dakota price minus the discounted North Dakota price, with deducts for transportation
• Okay, next up, we've got the Department of Transportation state agency fee study.
• I'm Deputy Director for Driver's Safety for the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
• Like, what's Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana? Ballpark. Mr.
• So with the Transportation Subcommittee, as would be the case with both subcommittees wrapping up their

Summary: The Government Finance Committee met with new leadership, approved the December 11 minutes, and received a series of informational updates on the state’s finances and related policy issues. The Office of Management and Budget reported the general fund is tracking very close to forecast, with revenues about $2 million above forecast and an estimated ending balance of about $397 million, higher than previously expected. OMB also reviewed balances in major funds, including the budget stabilization fund, legacy fund, foundation aid stabilization fund, social services fund, and strategic investment and improvements fund, and answered questions about oil tax revenues and fund management. The Tax Department provided updates on taxable sales and purchases by county and industry, noting Cass County as the largest county by taxable sales and that retail trade remains the largest industry sector. Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus also discussed the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its estimated effects on North Dakota income tax collections, explaining that the projected revenue impacts are measured against a 2025 baseline and that some provisions are temporary while others are permanent. He also reported that primary residence tax credit applications were running ahead of last year, with more than 154,000 received so far and an expectation of roughly 160,000-plus applications. The committee also heard fee-study presentations from the Department of Transportation and the Information Technology Department. DOT explained that driver’s license fees cover only about half of program costs and that the shortfall is subsidized by the highway fund, while also noting recent changes such as the blackout plate and motor vehicle excise tax distribution changes. NDIT described its internal service fund model, current billing structure, and possible future changes to simplify invoices and billing frequency. Legislative staff also updated the committee on office space needs in Bismarck-Mandan and on legislative branch space planning, and subcommittees reported progress on fixed-route transit funding and regional jail capacity, including a visit to the Burleigh-Morton detention facility and discussion of future prison bed needs. No formal votes or legislative actions beyond approving the minutes were taken, and the committee adjourned with its next meeting set for June 25.

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• mark papers and ways students can actually learn from to make charters accessible, please from transportation
• the average working family can afford to send their children to a charter school, factoring in transportation
• teachers after the ability to Alaska have and nephews and adjunct professor was at a seminary in Minnesota
• I think that we should have serious conversations about transportation, you know, private schools.
• is uncovered, we're only funding transportation at 50% for our public school students.

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• So, I'm Secretary Cerna from the Department of Transportation.
• And so that gap in funding needed for transportation projects is $5.6 billion, and the annual cost to
• The Transportation Project Fund is a local government infrastructure grant program that we manage.
• We pulled this group together, called the Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Team.
• I’ll give you an example of one: the Transportation Trust.

Committee: House Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

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• Second reading of bills: HB 2619, technical correction, military fare; HB 2932, groundwater transportation
• fee; HB 2934, RACA groundwater transportation fee; HB 2939, qualified facilities tax credit; HB 2940
• We do not want Minneapolis, Minnesota-style violence here in our cities of Arizona, any city, any community
• So when it comes... ...prosecute individuals transporting illegal drugs throughout this state.
• Let... prosecute individuals transporting illegal drugs throughout this state.

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• We currently have 33 Minnesota counties and six North Dakota counties.
• Are on the Minnesota tax statements.
• There is no discount in the state of Minnesota, so that is not involved.
• I, Glenn, showed you what Minnesota looks like. South Dakota.
• I, Glenn, showed you what Minnesota looks like.

Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Committee met with a quorum to begin its study of whether the content of North Dakota real estate tax statements should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the background for the study, including House Bill 1176, current statutory requirements for tax statements, and recent changes such as separate line items for bonded debt, primary residence credit, and legacy fund-related amounts. The Tax Department then explained the current statement format and noted that the form is prescribed and approved by the tax commissioner, with changes typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual process for preparing budgets, setting levies, calculating taxable values, and issuing notices and tax statements. They said counties spend significant time coordinating with taxing districts, neighboring counties, and software vendors, and that the new budget hearing notices and valuation notices have not generated much public response. Members raised concerns about the usefulness and clarity of certain line items, especially the legislative tax relief calculation and the primary residence credit, and discussed whether the current statement creates confusion rather than transparency. Testimony also addressed the 3% cap, mill levy worksheets, assessment cycles, and the role of county auditors and tax directors in maintaining accurate values. The committee also heard from software vendors CPT and Tyler Technologies about how legislative changes are programmed into tax systems and how online taxpayer portals can provide more detailed breakdowns of tax bills. Vendors said changes required by law are generally absorbed in contracts rather than billed directly to counties, and they demonstrated web tools and pie-chart style breakdowns that show where tax dollars go. NDACO presented a survey of eight counties estimating tax statement preparation and mailing costs, concluding that outsourced printing tends to be cheaper on average and that total statewide tax statement costs may be roughly $600,000, though the estimate was based on limited data. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.

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• Special Legislative Commission will enable Massachusetts to join other states, such as Maryland, Minnesota
• Special Legislative Commission will enable Massachusetts to join other states, such as Maryland, Minnesota
• Massachusetts to join other states, such as Maryland, Minnesota, California, and New Mexico, in the movement
• We’ll close the testimony on H. 4038, an act relative to school transportation reimbursement.
• We'll close the testimony on H. 4038 and act relative to school transportation reimbursement.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Education

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on several bills centered on school accountability, receivership, graduation requirements, charter school access, community schools, school libraries, and student voting rights. Much of the discussion focused on the Thrive Act, S. 374, which would end state receivership and change the state’s accountability approach. Supporters, including educators, parents, advocacy groups, and students, argued that receivership has not improved outcomes in districts such as Lawrence, Holyoke, Southbridge, Boston, and the Dever, and that local communities should have more control, with greater emphasis on community schools, wraparound services, and broader measures of school quality. They also supported related bills on community schools and school library standards, and several witnesses backed a bill to expand student representative voting rights on school committees. Opponents of S. 374, especially charter school leaders, parents, students, and some education advocates, focused on Section 4 of the bill, which would change the charter school net school spending cap in the lowest-performing districts. They argued that the provision would reduce access to charter seats in communities where families are seeking more options, and that schools such as Roxbury Prep, Excel Academy, Brook, Veritas Prep, and Libertas Academy have produced strong results for students, including students of color, low-income students, and students with special needs. Several witnesses said the section would force schools to shrink or close and would remove opportunities for families in districts with long waitlists. Committee members questioned witnesses on both the effectiveness of receivership and the charter school cap language. Chair Lewis and Chair Gordon emphasized the need for a better accountability system and noted concerns about whether current measures, including MCAS-based designations, accurately reflect school quality. Some witnesses said they had discussed the possibility of removing Section 4 from the Thrive Act and suggested it might be addressed in separate charter reform legislation. No votes were taken during the hearing; testimony was received and the committee later closed testimony on S. 374 and several related bills before moving on to the student voting rights bill, S. 367.

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• </c> that they're complying with Minnesota that they're complying with Minnesota law<00:14:52.440><c>
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• </c><01:12:24.040><c> um</c> oversight currently within Minnesota um oversight currently within Minnesota

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy