Mike Lefor — Mike Lefor is identified in the meeting roll call and addressed as the chair, with both mentions referring to his role presiding over the session.
Glenn Bosch — Glenn Bosch is named in the roll call.
Gretchen Dobervich — Representative Dobervich asked whether the committee plans to bring in someone to discuss qualitative evaluation of programs, noting interest in broader evaluation beyond fiscal analysis. The chair then responded directly to her question, indicating agreement.
Zachary Ista — Zachary Ista is named during roll call and then identified again as present.
Don Vigesaa — Don Vigesaa is recorded as present during the roll call.
Robin Weisz — Robin Weisz is recorded as present during the roll call.
David Hogue — Named in the roll call as present.
David Hogue — Raises a question about what legislation might address the Legacy Fund transfer issue tied to homestead tax relief.
David Hogue — Senator Hogue questioned how accurate the reported 15,000 job-openings figure is, suggesting it may understate the true number because employers may not post every vacancy. The response noted that Job Service North Dakota reports only what is in its system.
David Hogue — Referenced as having asked an earlier question about child care.
David Hogue — Asked whether another forecast should be requested after conditions stabilize.
David Hogue — Addressed by the speaker regarding whether to request another forecast.
David Hogue — Likely the chair or presiding member transitioning to the next presentation.
David Hogue — The speaker said they spoke with Senator Hogue about the vacancy in the Admin Services Division.
David Hogue — The speaker again referenced discussing the vacancy with Senator Hogue.
David Hogue — Senator Hogue is said to have helped get the program evaluation work started during the session.
Brad Bekkedahl — Named in the roll call as present and later identified as making the motion to approve the minutes.
Brad Bekkedahl — Likely the intended name behind 'Senator Beckerall'; he asks a follow-up question about the CD management change.
Brad Bekkedahl — The questioner compares the new arrangement to a money market sweep account.
Brad Bekkedahl — Continues the question about whether reduced administration creates a higher interest rate or other savings.
Brad Bekkedahl — Continues asking where the savings from the new account structure go.
Brad Bekkedahl — Likely the intended senator asking the follow-up question about the State Water Commission's CDs.
Brad Bekkedahl — Identified as asking a question about oil field occupations on the in-demand list.
Brad Bekkedahl — Addressed as 'Senator Bechtall' in the transcript while discussing in-demand occupations and training program requirements.
Michelle Axtman — Likely intended by the transcription as 'Hogan' in the roll call, but uncertain.
Mark Enget — Named in the roll call.
Jonathan Sickler — Jonathan Sickler was welcomed to present to the committee and then introduced himself, stating that he represents District 17 and serves on the Cash Management Board.
Jonathan Sickler — The speaker is addressed as 'Senator Sikler' and asked about his testimony regarding BND and the State Treasurer managing over 500 six-month CDs.
Jonathan Sickler — Addressed regarding the example involving homestead tax relief and the $400 million transfer from Legacy Fund earnings.
Jonathan Sickler — Was addressed in the discussion about whether cash management savings are being looked at and how the Cash Management Board is reviewing agency-held cash.
Jonathan Sickler — Addressed in the response about the second part of the study and future discussion leading into the 2027 session.
Dale Patten — Listed as a member of the Cash Management Board.
Daniel Vollmer — Daniel Vollmer is identified as a member of the Cash Management Board.
Steve Swiontek — Steve Swiontek is mentioned twice in the same segment as a member of the Cash Management Board, with both references identifying him in that role.
HB1278 — Cited as the legislation directing the Cash Management Board's activities.
HB1228 — Described as charging the board with reviewing cash and budget management issues.
HB1176 — House Bill 1176 is discussed as a historic property tax package funded by a large one-time transfer from the Legacy Fund to reduce the local tax burden, with concern noted that the transfer lowers returns from the fund.
Kelvin Hullet — Identifies himself as representing the Bank of North Dakota and begins answering questions about the State Water Commission and cash management.
Nathan Toman — Representative Nathan Toman, chair of the Task Force on Government Efficiency, was introduced and identified himself for the record. He then explained that the task force had focused on metrics and noted that he had submitted legislation for the special session to address the five questions, but it did not pass.
Nathan Toman — Nathan Toman discusses how the legislature should evaluate programs using better data, dashboards, and reporting rather than relying only on headcount or cost. He raises concerns about whether agencies would need additional staff to produce reports, notes that some evaluation work could be aided by AI and existing ITD/Legislative Council capabilities, and says such efforts may require statutory changes and budget authority. He emphasizes that the state’s data is fragmented across agencies, making it difficult to measure outcomes or identify duplicative and outdated programs, especially in workforce-related programs spread across multiple agencies. Toman argues that the legislature should require metrics and continue monitoring these programs so future recommendations and reforms can be based on actual reports and evidence.
Nathan Toman — Representative Tolman (Nathan Toman) is referenced as chairing a committee, with the discussion suggesting that this committee may work with the new program evaluation staff.
Craig Headland — Likely the person referred to as 'Leader Holbe' in the transcript; asked a question about workforce issues.
Craig Headland — Referenced as the person who would support and direct interim study requests.
Kathy Hogan — Addressed by name as the discussion continued on data limitations in the workforce program.
Kathy Hogan — Addressed again as the discussion continued.
Kathy Hogan — Raised the question of how to deal with the ITD conflict issue.
Kathy Hogan — Phil Davis invited Senator Hogan to ask questions as he continued through his remarks, referencing her twice in the same brief exchange.
Kathy Hogan — Asks why labor force participation varies and begins a broader question about measuring the effect of child care investments on workforce participation.
Kathy Hogan — Continues asking how child care investments could be measured for effectiveness in increasing workforce participation.
Kathy Hogan — Asks how to measure whether child care subsidy programs increase workforce participation.