01/27/2026 08:00 AM House COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

House Community and Regional Affairs Committee · January 27, 2026

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Call to order, attendance, and rules

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Co-chair Donna Meers called the meeting to order, confirmed a quorum and listed members present (Representatives Kai Holland, Mike Prox, Carolyn Hall, Steve St. Clair, Garrett Nelson, Rebecca Himshutt and co-chair Donna Meers). She reminded attendees about electronic devices, audience restrictions and introduced committee aides and staff. Announced one bill on the agenda: HB 255 (senior citizen grants dividend raffle).

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The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee held an introductory hearing Jan. 27, 2026, on HB 255, a bill to create a Permanent Fund Dividend–based raffle to raise voluntary donations for senior services; sponsors described the raffle mechanics, statutory changes, and proposed funding splits while witnesses and agency staff outlined needs and raised questions about fund capitalization and administration.

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