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• While I appreciate the intention behind the bill to improve the. treatment of children in our juvenile
• all of the different staff and how we approach treatment.
• During that time period, an average of 15% of these children were placed in some form of solitary confinement
• them. safe, not the communities that most of these children will return to, and least of all children
• At a time of heightened federal public scrutiny at the agency due to their abuse. of children.

Bills: HB31, HB3360

Keywords: juvenile justice, community supervision, felony offenses, treatment of children, juvenile facilities, chemical dispensing device, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, criminal proceedings, delinquency, 1184, house, all

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• </c> of March 26th? of March 26th?
• ,</c> all in favor of approval of the minutes, all in favor of approval of the minutes, please<00:02:
• Um it is in the business interests of those companies, of localities, of our state.
• lot of the types of my mind encompass a lot of the types of development<00:26:26.760><c> that</c><00:
• </c> lot of different committees in a lot of lot of different committees in a lot of different<00:31:

Bills: HF4077, HF3809, HF3639, HF4478, HF3363, HF3874

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register. Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.

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• Nadeau: would it help to kind of say when something along the lines of, like, when multiple children
• She asked whether there is any risk of, say, 50 days being reimbursed for absent children. Ms.
• She asked whether there is any risk of, say, 50 days being reimbursed for absent children. Ms.
• upstream family support services. children up to the age of 17 would align children up to the age of
• /c> their children in the state of their children in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• And I want to give you a couple examples of DCS using poverty to remove children from families.
• Of course, you know, ARS 16-01, the liberty of parents for the upbringing of their children, and also
• In many of these cases, the children had not previously been physically abused.
• My children were not killed because of prior child abuse.
• When junk theories override evidence of abuse, children pay the price.

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

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• of OUD, current trained in the treatment of OUD, current limitations<00:04:55.440><c> prevent</c><00:
• for the treatment of opioid use<00:15:25.680><c> disorder.
• </c><00:50:26.040><c> of</c> coverage in Medicare for treatment of coverage in Medicare for treatment
• to decide the dosing of those treatments for their patients.
• </c><00:59:05.320><c> their</c> the dosing of those treatments for their the dosing of those treatments

Bills: HF4493, HF3133, HF4595, HF4143, HF4142, HF3756, HF4289, HF1724, HF2291, HF4568, HF4547

Keywords: opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law

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• This bill supports providers by differentiating between ordered treatment or therapeutic use of a device
• This bill supports providers by differentiating between ordered treatment or therapeutic use of a device
• This bill supports providers by differentiating between ordered treatment or therapeutic use of a device
• <c> has</c> What this bill does is require that the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children
• </c><01:08:14.240><c> of</c><01:08:14.400><c> Children,</c> Services, the Department of Children, Services

Bills: HF4210, HF4212, HF4549, HF4464, HF4546, HF4447

Keywords: senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly

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• And I think it would be good to just get a quick reminder of each of the bills, if we could get Matt
• on-site wastewater treatment systems under the supervision of a certified individual from the current
• two years to a maximum of four years from the date of hire.
• Some of the contents of that 2026 report are changed.
• is there any idea of what it would be for the EITEs to do their part of it?

Bills: SB6291

Keywords: SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice, certification, licensing, RCW 18.88A, Washington State, 904

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• After the juvenile has served at least six months in the custody of DCYF, the Department of Children,
• the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to develop rules for the rated bed capacity of juvenile
• the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to develop rules for the rated bed capacity of juvenile
• in the hands of children, quite literally.
• Children in strong support of House Bill 2389.

Bills: HB2389, HB2456

Keywords: juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid, juvenile confinement, juvenile prison, rehabilitation, recidivism, mental health treatment, substance use disorder, chemical dependency, trauma-informed care, racial disparities, equity

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• There is a statutory list of different types of industries that qualify for the treatment that's being
• There is a statutory list of different types of industries that qualify for the treatment that's being
• Senate Bill 6291 relates to inspections of on-site wastewater treatment systems.
• As background, on-site wastewater treatment systems are systems for the treatment and disposal of wastewater
• on-site wastewater treatment systems for a maximum of two years after the date the individual was hired

Bills: SB6013, SB6291

Keywords: ski areas, winter sports, terminology, recreation, economic development, SB6291, on-site wastewater treatment, onsite wastewater treatment, septic system, sewage treatment, wastewater inspection, environmental health, local board of health, public health, professional engineer, land surveyor, certificate of competency, inspection standards, design review, supervised practice

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• of their own children.
• of their own children.
• of their own children.
• of their own children.
• of their own children.

Bills: HF2362, HF2136, HF1316, HF2009, HF1918, HF1614

Keywords: youth intervention, funding, mental health, education, community programs, HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers

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• </c> members of the Children and Families members of the Children and Families Committee.<00:01:21.880
• Department of Children, Youth and of the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
• ><c> Children,</c> Meanwhile, the Department of Children, Meanwhile, the Department of Children, Youth
• of Children, Youth, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
• </c><00:15:59.959><c> Children,</c> uh within the Department of Children, uh within the Department of

Bills: HF4525, HF3002, HF3665, HF4420

Keywords: human services, background studies, NETStudy 2.0, licensing, license suspension, license revocation, provider enrollment, program integrity, fraud, medical assistance fraud, Medicaid, payment withholding, credible allegation of fraud, background check, disqualification, variance, set-aside, foster care, family foster setting, adult foster care

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• Children, Youth, and Families, and what kind of supports are available.
• And the HIR of Senate Bill 5211, authorizing payments for parental caregivers of minor children with
• I'm Kim Justice on behalf of Partners for Our Children, here in strong support of Senate Bill 5911.
• concerning the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
• concerning the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Bills: SB5911, SB5940, SB5942, SB5957

Keywords: children, youth, financial stability, care services, department of children and families, housing assistance, foster care, pilot program, social services, accountability, family services, state department, child welfare, homeless youth, youth homelessness, runaway youth, young adult homelessness, housing instability, family reunification, family stability

Bills: SB 397, SB 481, SB 596, SB 760, SB 855, SB 1195, SB 1196, SB 1233, SB 1257, SB 1318, SB 1368, SB 1388, SB 1398, SB 1524, SB 1558, SB 1589, SB 1677, SB 1792, SB 2034

Keywords: data privacy, consumer rights, technology, business regulation, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness, nursing facilities, assisted living, resident safety, power outage, voting by mail, legal guardian, electoral process, foster care, medical consent, out-of-network, healthcare access, Medicaid, child protection, expungement

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• child</c><01:02:36.880><c> {slash}</c> children uh of their child {slash} children uh of their child
• that there are number of other types of children, not just African American children, that are also
• And part of that is children. It is.
• ,</c><01:28:37.800><c> not</c> number of other types of children, not number of other types of children
• </c> treatment from some of our counties. treatment from some of our counties.

Bills: HF3665, HF3002, HF4217, HF4125, HF4174

Keywords: foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement

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• in getting evidence admitted for the best interest of children.
• That is very problematic for our children, and it's going to prevent any of this evidence from being
• will have continued access to children, yet those individuals have a range of protections.
• Our goal on the KinCare Project is to deal with the legal reality of the children already in non-parent
• About 7 out of 10 grandparents get these grandchildren with no legal status for the children, so they

Bills: HB557, HB732, HB1892, HB1954, HB2301, HB3180, HB3405, HB3650, HB3758, HB4035, HB4621, HB4795, HB4870, HB5069, HB5137, HB5149

Keywords: child support, arrears, court enforcement, contempt, legal protections, healthcare, insurance, cost reduction, accessibility, regulations, impotency, marriage annulment, Family Code, Texas law, family law, Texas legislation, dissolution of marriage, annulment, marriage, child custody

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
• . ...of military benefits.
• information with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of State.
• We've done a lot of good things in this committee, and we've passed a lot of bills that help all of our
• So I think we've done a lot of good work here and made a lot of good things happen.

Bills: S1182, S1594

Keywords: veterans, military spouses, business incentives, tax exemptions, economic development, veteran benefits, minor clients, financial assistance, education services, Department of Children and Families, Department of Health

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military, Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. SB 1594, by Senator Gates, would change how veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster youth are handled so the funds are not used to offset foster care costs, but instead are preserved for post-secondary education or aftercare services when the youth leaves foster care. The bill drew one supportive appearance from Victoria Zep of Family Support Services, had no debate, and was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. Senator Sharief later asked to be recorded as a yes vote on the bill. The committee then considered SB 1182, by Senator Jones, which creates the Florida Veterans and Military Spouses Business Development Act to provide fee relief and tax incentives for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. The committee adopted Jones’s strike-all amendment, which added information-sharing and verification provisions, refined the tax exemptions, and broadened eligibility for fee waivers and sales tax relief. After no questions or debate, the amended bill was reported favorably by unanimous vote. The committee also held a confirmation hearing for three appointees—Matthew Bacchano, Tim Thomas, and Belinda Kaiser—and recommended confirmation on all three in one vote. The meeting concluded with several members offering remarks praising Chair Wright’s long service and leadership on veterans’ issues, followed by adjournment.

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• That the people that are in need of opioid treatment have greater access to that treatment.
• We allow telehealth for a host of things, but when it comes to the treatment of obesity, we prohibit
• My members are fully in support of the use of telehealth and the treatment of obesity.
• Yes, I have done wound care treatment in the state of Washington.
• Yes, I have done wound care treatment in the state of Washington.

Bills: HB946, HB1093, SB26, SB29, SB30, SB195, SB219, SB222, SB255, SB314, SCR2, SCR22

Keywords: healthcare transparency, hospital pricing, consumer protection, collection actions, fines, naturopathic medicine, Louisiana Board of Naturopathic Medicine, licensing, healthcare, prescriptive authority, natural therapies, opioid treatment, regulation, addiction recovery, state law, SB 29, Act 732, coroner, autopsy, child death

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• It modifies the definition of rated bed capacity and requires that the Department of Children, Youth,
• This bill, House Bill 2429, relates to implementation of the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan for Children
• House Bill 2429 relates to implementation of the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan for Children and
• Just a short reminder of what this bill is.
• This is an important part of our life and our use in Washington State.

Bills: HB2230, HB2364, HB2389, HB2429

Keywords: community oversight, residential services, regulation, service providers, monitoring, poverty, task force, legislative, executive, social programs, juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid

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• </c> just for two children of income that we just for two children of income that we um<00:57:19.440>
• /c> with their own children yet the loss of with their own children yet the loss of income<00:59:06.319
• get to include two of their own children, then we all should be allowed extra two extra children because
• She said that if providers who have children get to include two of their own children, then everyone
• of children that a increasing the number of children that a provider<01:12:17.360><c> needs</c><01:12

Bills: HF656, HF655, HF633

Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, licensing, variance, licensed capacity, capacity limit, staff qualifications, staffing, child care center, family child care, provider flexibility, Minnesota career lattice, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, licensing rules, enrollment, indoor space, professional development

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• yourself and take care of your young children.
• >> Chair Noor, there is an exclusion for any type of crime that's involving children.
• malt treatment that on the type of malt treatment that whether<00:26:08.320><c> it</c><00:26:08.559>
• David is one of<00:50:56.720><c> three</c><00:50:56.960><c> adult</c><00:50:57.280><c> children,</c><
• , but he's always of three adult children, but he's always needed<00:50:59.200><c> significantly</c><

Bills: HF3174, HF3800

Keywords: background study, disqualification, set-aside, permanent disqualification, Office of Administrative Hearings, chief judge, human services licensing, substance use disorder treatment, SUD treatment, chemical dependency, recovery, rehabilitation, abstinence, foster care, child foster care, vulnerable adults, caregiver background check, license holder, direct contact, risk of harm