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• We work closely with a number of frontline professionals in the child welfare system.
• We work closely with a number of frontline professionals in the child welfare system.
• Fortunately, the Child Welfare Training Academy has been open to feedback, to build on their openness
• We work closely with a number of frontline professionals in the child welfare system.
• </c> believe fortunately the Child Welfare believe fortunately the Child Welfare Training<00:11:04.320

Bills: HF1346 , HF1169 , HF1276

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services

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• I've been in child welfare for the past 25 years as a direct practice child welfare professional and
• I've been in child welfare for the past 25 years as a direct practice child welfare professional and
• I've been in child welfare for the past 25 years as a direct practice child welfare professional and
• </c> many cases our child placing agencies many cases our child placing agencies our<00:54:49.240><c>
• <01:32:17.880><c> so</c><01:32:18.239><c> thank</c> welfare so thank welfare so thank you<01:32:19.960

Bills: HF1346 , HF1169 , HF1276

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: mandatory reporting, training requirements, child maltreatment, abuse detection, local welfare agency, child protection, child welfare, paperwork reduction, social services information system, SSIS, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, foster care, children in placement, county social services, Tribal governments, private child placing agencies, case management, administrative burden, information technology, human services

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• , local governments, and other community organizations.
• This is clearly a local project.
• I don't care about the agency. The agency is not who I represent.
• So basically like a federal agency almost.
• One of the most devastating, local effort assistance.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• Your budget reduces local effort assistance, LEA, by $25 million.
• My name is Sarah Hedrick with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
• This is not simply a local responsibility. It is a state service.
• The program funding is essential to local government agencies, fire districts, and municipalities.
• I received supported employment services through a local employment agency that is funded by my waiver

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• community action agencies.
• We also employ 85 caregivers and support staff who live and work in our local area.
• I'm testifying pro on behalf of the Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
• This year, the agency was proud to complete the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, or CCAP.
• and families in our child welfare system.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• And Ryan has some general government agencies and IT-related issues, commerce, local government, and
• We have gone through and really tried to work concertedly with agencies to find ways to have our agencies
• And so we really worked closely with agencies and our staff to try and ensure that agencies were taking
• And so we really worked closely with agencies and our staff to try and ensure that agencies were taking
• Please keep local governments in mind.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

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• Article one is an agency bill. Article two, 25% of it is an agency bill.
• Article three, a third of it is an agency bill. Article four, a third of it is an agency bill.
• So we take care of our agencies because we feel an obligation to our governor's agency, and we do oversee
• That's in the agency bill.
• That's in the agency bill.

Bills: HF2436 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration

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• Article one is an agency bill. Article two, 25% of it is an agency bill.
• </c><00:04:25.680><c> Article</c> is an agency bill. Article is an agency bill.
• That's in the agency bill.
• That's in the agency bill.
• That's in the agency bill.

Bills: HF2436 , HF2929

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, HF2929, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food assistance, nutrition assistance, public benefits, eligibility determination, income eligibility, federal poverty guidelines, poverty level, county agency, Tribal agency, human services, children and families, benefits administration

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• And then, when you say facilities, strictly healthcare, or are we talking about any state agency, any
• This is as far, I couldn't see having these type of conversations at one of the state agencies, fought
• Members, 3310 is a fancy name for the Agency Accountability and Budget Transparency Act.
• You know, there are a number of provisions that people can enact through signature at the local level
• It is us telling local municipalities beyond what the constitution says that they must Do things in a

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4486

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

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• And then when you say facilities, strictly health care, or are we talking about any state agency, any
• This is as far as I could see; having these types of conversations at one of the state agencies would
• Members, House Bill 3310 is a fancy-named Agency Accountability and Budget Transparency Act.
• There are a number of provisions that people can enact through signature at the local level, but most
• There are a number of provisions that people can enact through signature at the local level, but most

Bills: HB3057 , HB3130 , HB3310 , HB3314 , HB3985 , HB4113 , HB4486

Committee: House Government Oversight

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

Summary: The committee opened with prayer and then took up several bills, beginning with HB 3057, a government efficiency cleanup measure that removes more than 50 obsolete statutory report requirements. A member raised a concern that the bill might inadvertently remove language related to a child abuse response team, and the sponsor said that would be corrected before floor consideration. HB 3057 was then approved 14-0 and sent to the floor. Members then debated HB 313, which prohibits state funds from being used for gender reassignment surgeries. The sponsor said the bill is intended to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used for such procedures, while opponents argued it goes beyond funding restrictions and could affect adults, referrals, private conversations, and medical judgment. Supporters framed it as protecting children and public funds. After debate, the bill passed 16-3. The committee also approved HB 4113, clarifying that people with felony convictions regain voting rights after completing incarceration, parole, supervision, and probation, and HB 3310, the Agency Accountability and Budget Transparency Act, both by 15-0 votes. The committee next considered HB 3314, a county-option marijuana public safety impact fee allowing a 15% tax on retail marijuana sales. Questions focused on the 5% petition threshold and who should initiate the tax request, and the sponsor said he was open to changes. The bill passed 12-3. Members then debated HB 3985, which would create a private cause of action against certain large municipalities, mainly in the two largest metro areas, for failing to enforce laws related to issues such as camping, loitering, and panhandling. Opponents said it intrudes on municipal home rule and could raise constitutional issues; supporters said it would encourage cities to enforce their own laws. It also passed 12-3. Finally, the committee approved HB 4486, authorizing a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument funded by the Woody Williams Foundation, after discussion about how it fits with existing veterans memorials at the Capitol. The bill passed 14-0. The chair announced the committee would meet again on Tuesday and then adjourned.

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• House Bill 607, an act relating to consolidated local governments.
• It's a myth of the welfare queen or the people driving Cadillacs. We see them in our districts.
• It's a myth of the welfare queen or the people driving Cadillacs. We see them in our districts.
• It's a myth of the welfare queen or the people driving Cadillacs. We see them in our districts.
• It's a myth of the welfare queen or the people driving Cadillacs. We see them in our districts.

Bills: SB141 , SB124 , SB56 , SJR116 , SB94 , SB37 , SB127 , SB197 , SB66 , SB70 , SB133 , SB160 , SB214 , SB312 , SB52 , SJR62 , SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• Again, this makes the process easier for both families and for local agencies who are administering CCAP
• To a caregiver or the foster care agency.
• To their local welfare agency, their county social services.
• The social service agency investigated the maltreatment.
• service agencies to investigate or assess these scenarios.

Bills: HF2436 , HF470 , HF2643 , HF2456 , HF102 , HF1367

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• Again, this makes the process easier for both families and for local agencies who are administering CCAP
• local agencies who are families and for local agencies who are administering administering administering
• When the family returned to Minnesota, the family reported this abuse to their local welfare agency,
• </c> reported this abuse to their local reported this abuse to their local welfare<01:41:53.280><c> agency
• <c> to</c> local social service agencies to local social service agencies to investigate<01:44:33.679

Bills: HF2436 , HF470 , HF2643 , HF2456 , HF102 , HF1367

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

Bills: HB 1320 , HB 2012 , HB 2293 , HB 2655 , HB 3174 , HB 4108 , HB 4661 , HB 4799 , HB 5534 , HB 5580

Committee: House S/C on County & Regional Government

Keywords: transportation, infrastructure, funding, state budget, public safety, child welfare, county boards, membership, local governance, public welfare, government service, social services, Texas Family Code, regulation, vendors, solicitors, roadside sales, county authority, Sweeny Hospital District, board of directors

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• but I want you to imagine with me for a moment that you are shopping at HEB, Walmart, or even your local
• Rate committed by SNAP implementation agencies.

Bills: SB 596 , SB 961 , SB 1398 , SB 1183 , SB 1952

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• So it was a... ...big lift for the agencies and the SSCCs.
• The goal really is that the SSCC works with the local community to build up that capacity more locally
• and instead building a model for family welfare.
• In Texas, TFI operates a child placement agency.
• In our community, we have partnerships with our local mental health providers, and we work with our local

Bills: SB596 , SB961 , SB1398 , SB1183 , SB1952

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• but I want you to imagine with me for a moment that you are shopping at H-E-B, Walmart, or even your local
• The 11% of fraud was attributed to SNAP implementation agencies. at a federal level.

Bills: SB596 , SB961 , SB1398 , SB1183 , SB1952

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child protective services, foster care, child welfare, Family Code, conservatorship, managing conservator, parental child safety placement, authorization agreement, temporary authorization order, child abuse, child neglect, placement reporting, court-ordered removal, investigation, family preservation, transparency, public reporting, data reporting

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• </c><00:04:26.240><c> are</c> license commissions and and agencies are license commissions and and agencies
• </c> contract of the purchasing agency is in the executive branch.
• Uh, this is a major cost-saving bill, not only for state government, for local.
• </c><00:09:48.800><c> Uh</c><00:09:49.120><c> current</c> government, for local.
• Uh current government, for local.

Bills: HB136 , HB137 , HB220 , HB213 , HB256 , HB136 , HB137 , HB220 , HB213 , HB256

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: Teacher's Retirement System, TRS, DROP, Deferred Retirement Option Plan, retirement benefits, teacher retirement, classroom teacher, Tier I, Tier II, public pension, pension reform, education employees, retirement system, sick leave, cost-of-living adjustment, COLA, beneficiary, lump-sum payout, rollover, service retirement

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• House File 4207 is the agency policy House File 4207 is the agency policy bill.<00:01:44.240><c> Uh</
• </c><00:02:21.200><c> uh</c> agency policy bill for this year. uh agency policy bill for this year. uh
• Paul Public Housing Agency.
• Paul Public Housing Agency...
• Paul public agency for granted to St. Paul public housing<00:38:18.000><c> agency.

Bills: HF4207 , HF3639 , HF3981 , HF3064 , HF2123

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: housing aid, local housing trust, funding projects, income provisions, technical changes, landlord regulations, tenant rights, minor children, lease agreements, eviction, privacy protection, housing, lease termination, medical care, death, infirmity, landlord obligations, St. Paul, public housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

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• </c> a large coalition of businesses, local a large coalition of businesses, local governments,<00:04
• </c><00:10:15.839><c> partnerships</c> will ensure that local partnerships will ensure that local partnerships
• </c> talking to your constituents, not local talking to your constituents, not local governments,<00:
• </c> the bus stop, or at the many local the bus stop, or at the many local businesses<01:08:21.600><c
• </c><01:42:12.000><c> government</c> loud and clear from local government loud and clear from local government

Bills: HF3902 , HF3895

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: housing tax credit, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, qualified projects, taxpayer contributions, greater Minnesota, zoning, housing, local government, multifamily development, affordable housing, land use, urban development, 1183, house