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• Uh, for what purpose does a gentleman from Minnesota seek recognition? Mr.
• ,</c><02:09:20.719><c> Miss</c> gentleoman from Minnesota, Miss gentleoman from Minnesota, Miss Craig
• 25.360><c> seek</c> gentleoman from Minnesota seek gentleoman from Minnesota seek recognition?
• Luther of Minnesota, co-chair; Miss Lorraine C. Miller of Texas.
• Luther of Minnesota, William P.

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• The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Minnesota, Miss Fishbach, for five minutes. >> Thank you, Mr
• Wedina Enoch Horton, a rising senior at Wedina Deer Creek High School, who recently represented Minnesota
• Sir, I write to submit my resignation from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee effective
• I yield back. >> Thank you to my good friend from Minnesota.
• I want our farmers in Iowa, Minnesota, and places that want to have E15, E20, whatever year-round.

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• I move House Bill 1145 and the Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee report to the
• :56.000><c> Local</c> the Transportation Housing Local the Transportation Housing Local Government<00
• So, this is just to amend the Transportation, Housing, and Local Government Committee report.
• </c> co-prime, uh allows transportation co-prime, uh allows transportation officials<01:45:26.000><c>
• Transportation, Housing, and Local Transportation, Housing, and Local Government<02:54:59.600><c> Committee

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• </c> For what purpose does the gentleman from Minnesota seek recognition?
• Thank you, and I yield back. policing reform in Minnesota. From 2008 policing reform in Minnesota.
• through the Minnesota Board of Peace<01:53:16.719><c> Officers</c><01:53:17.520><c> Standard</c><01:
• ,</c><02:04:12.320><c> and</c><02:04:12.560><c> traffic</c> scheme to entice, transport, and traffic
• scheme to entice, transport, and traffic underage<02:04:13.599><c> girls,</c><02:04:14.159><c> some</

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• the things they need to maintain a healthy pregnancy, like better nutrition, prenatal vitamins, transportation
• Twenty-seven states, like Maryland, Minnesota, and Michigan, show what's possible.
• Minnesota connects data on family well-being.
• Twenty-seven states, like Maryland, Minnesota, and Michigan, show what's possible.
• Minnesota connects data on family well-being.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Summary: The committee hearing covered a wide range of child welfare, family support, and human services bills. Testimony strongly supported a guaranteed cash stipend for young adults aging out of foster care (S.161), with the Attorney General’s Office, youth advocates, and foster care providers describing high rates of homelessness and poverty after exit from care. Providers also urged action on a resolve to study the foster care liability insurance crisis (H.197/S.1280), saying premiums and coverage losses are forcing program cutbacks and could reduce foster care capacity statewide. Another major topic was a direct care worker medication administration program registry (H.237/S.162), which supporters said would help recruit and train workers, especially bilingual staff, to address workforce shortages in human services. Several bills focused on child protection and child welfare system practices. Supporters of H.267/S.145 called for advance notice to children’s attorneys when placements or other major events change, arguing that timely communication is essential to prevent unnecessary disruption and improve advocacy. Testimony also backed legislation to formally recognize and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance (H.233/S.112), with prosecutors and CAC leaders describing the trauma-informed model as a longstanding, effective response to child abuse and trafficking. A bill to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet (S.115) drew support from advocates who said cross-agency coordination is needed to align policy and funding for children’s well-being. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing safety, equity, and family support. Senator Lovely and survivors supported S.152, which would create a civil cause of action for sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority or trust, with witnesses describing grooming and power imbalances in schools and youth-serving settings. H.274, a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, was supported by advocates who said it would add anti-discrimination protections and voting and privacy rights amid rising criminalization of homelessness. H.272/S.171 to protect maternal health received support from Rep. Montaño, MLRI, and a physician, who said the bills would make cash assistance available earlier in pregnancy and remove the medical-verification barrier. H.4216 on equitable hair care for children in state custody was supported by social workers and advocates who said hair care is tied to identity, dignity, and mental health. H.255 on empowering early educators drew testimony about barriers faced by renters and condo owners trying to open home-based child care programs. H.217, concerning resources and support for pregnant and parenting families, drew testimony from anti-abortion pregnancy resource center advocates. No votes were taken during the hearing, and several bills had no one signed up to testify or were deferred when witnesses were unavailable.

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• But if they have Minnesota, Nebraska and all that, these stops could have been geared to that.
• to park in the parking lot. ...health in Minnesota.
• You ask how many North Dakota speed in Minnesota? And you go, oh, I don't speed in Minnesota.
• It costs a lot of money if you get picked up for speeding in Minnesota compared to North Dakota.
• I did get information from Legislative Council that the last quarter of the transportation funds are

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from prior meetings and then filled a vacancy on Legislative Management by appointing Senator Braunberger after a caucus recommendation. Members then took up an unusual appeal from the North Dakota Gaming Commission after the Administrative Rules Committee voided a rule that would have raised the poker tournament entry fee from $300 to $1,500. Legislative Council explained the administrative rules process and the grounds for voiding a rule, while Gaming Commission representatives argued the commission had statutory authority and that the issue should be left to the full Legislature. Several members raised concerns about legislative intent, precedent, and whether the matter should wait for the regular session. On a motion to disapprove the Administrative Rules Committee’s finding and restore the rule, the committee voted no, so the voiding of the rule remained in place. The committee then reviewed the fiscal impact statement for Constitutional Measure No. 1 on congressional age limits. Staff reported no current fiscal impact because no litigation had been filed, though members noted the possibility of future legal challenges if the measure were enforced. After that, the committee began hearing proposed bills for the upcoming special session, starting with several kratom-related measures. Representative Wolff withdrew her bill, saying it was redundant, while Representative Heinert presented a bill to legalize and regulate natural kratom for adults 21 and over under the Attorney General, with licensing, labeling, penalties, and a public health campaign. Senator Axtman presented a companion bill targeting synthetic kratom derivatives, placing them on the controlled substances list with penalties similar to marijuana. Legislative Council later outlined Representative Johnston’s separate kratom bill, which would regulate kratom under the Department of Agriculture with product registration, licensing, and enforcement provisions. The committee also heard Senator Hogue’s bill to address funding for the State Historical Society’s military museum project. He argued the state was in breach of contract and that delaying action would increase costs, so his bill would authorize a $35 million line of credit to keep construction moving while fundraising continued. Members questioned the relationship between the proposed line of credit, existing SIF funding, and the private fundraising requirement, but no vote was taken before the meeting moved on. Finally, Representative Sue Ann Olson began presenting a bill requiring the Class D driver’s license test to be administered in English, arguing it was a safety measure because road signs are in English and law enforcement encounters can be complicated by language barriers. The transcript cuts off before her testimony concluded or any action was taken on that bill.

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• From the Arizona Department of Corrections, And there's just a welcome for the Minnesota Department of
• The Advanced Air Mobility Fund was established to advance transportation innovation and strengthen critical
• rigorously tested, evaluated, and funded at the federal level, not supported through a state transportation
• Chairman, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has under consideration SB 1552 and respectfully

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• The Department of Transportation, Department of Human Services, and Medical Marijuana Authority all reduced
• Then, sometimes agencies have requirements for public transportation and other factors like that being
• service area, and also provide additional information on requirements, such as being near public transportation
• think anyone in here wants A scenario or situation where we saw the fraud and waste that we saw in Minnesota

Committee: Senate Oversight Committee for the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT)

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• [Music] Minnesota. Please stand for a moment of Minnesota.
• Minnesota reports the same back with the Minnesota reports the same back with the recommendation<00:09
• or southern Minnesota or central Minnesota.
• or southern Minnesota or central Minnesota.
• or southern Minnesota or central Minnesota.

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• She was transported to Ridge's Hospital in Burnsville and then transferred to the University of Minnesota
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• </c> here in Minnesota trained with CPR. here in Minnesota trained with CPR.
• SCA</c><00:42:42.480><c> or</c> Minnesota called the Minnesota SCA or Minnesota called the Minnesota
• /c><01:10:52.239><c> Minnesota</c> Minnesota Senate File 3339, Minnesota Minnesota Senate File 3339,

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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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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• </c> insufficient infrastructure to transport insufficient infrastructure to transport our<00:38:06.640
• </c> domestic energy can be transported domestic energy can be transported efficiently efficiently efficiently
• </c> Far and away, the best way to transport Far and away, the best way to transport natural<00:42:46.960
• For what purpose does the gentleman from Minnesota seek recognition?
• ,</c> businesses, improving transportation, businesses, improving transportation, and<02:07:23.920><c

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• </c> duly licensed Minnesota police officer. duly licensed Minnesota police officer.
• </c><00:45:48.120><c> consumers,</c> protect Minnesota consumers, protect Minnesota consumers, protect
• </c> Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act. Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• </c> um Minnesota law applies. um Minnesota law applies.

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• In the state of Minnesota, where the Republican Senate leadership sponsored the bill, the savings were
• In the state of Minnesota, where the Republican Senate leadership sponsored the bill, the savings were
• afford their meds, and not make those tough choices, which we do see every day between medication, transportation

Committee: Senate Insurance

Summary: The Senate Insurance Committee met on May 13, 2026, adopted the May 6 minutes, and then took up several bills dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, prescription access, behavioral health coverage, and Citizens Property Insurance. HB 938, as amended, was the main PBM reform measure. After the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill, members heard extensive testimony in support from Mark Bloom, Justin Joseph of Capital Rx, and Kathy Ue of Pontchartrain Cancer Center, all emphasizing transparency, pass-through pricing, reverse auctions, and patient access. Supporters described savings from reverse auctions and administrative models, while the cancer center testified that PBM-owned specialty pharmacy requirements can delay cancer medications and create financial hardship. The committee reported HB 938 favorably with amendments. The committee also heard HB 1154, which prohibits prior authorization for certain generic medications prescribed by qualified physicians, with a $250 cap discussed as a safeguard against higher-cost generics. The bill was supported by representatives from Ochsner Health and the Louisiana State Medical Society and was reported favorably. HB 909, which requires commercial coverage for behavioral health crisis services, was amended to clarify the insurers covered and then reported favorably with support from the Office of Behavioral Health and several outside groups. Testimony on HB 909 focused on reducing emergency room and law enforcement burdens and expanding crisis response capacity across the state. HB 1187, dealing with excess emergency assessment funds from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, was explained by the Insurance Commissioner as a way to transfer remaining Katrina-era assessment funds to the Fortified Roof Program. The committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, SB 511 and SB 512 were deferred and converted into a study resolution approach because there was not yet consensus on the underlying issue. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Shortly after they shot her in the chest, they handcuffed her, and then they transported her to the hospital
• That is why we want to join the states of Louisiana and Minnesota to specifically implement That is why
• we want to join the states of Louisiana and Minnesota to specifically implement the following here in

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 7, 2025, considering a large number of bills, with several measures heard in detail before the committee moved through consent and suspense items. Early in the hearing, AB 876 by Assemblymember Flora was heard on CRNA scope of practice and anesthesia access. Supporters said it would clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists may provide anesthesia services independently, while opponents from physician and medical groups argued that anesthesiologists and CRNAs are not interchangeable and that physician-led care is needed for patient safety. The bill was ultimately voted out, with a later vote change recorded for Mr. Tangipa from not voting to aye. The committee also heard AB 379, a major human trafficking and child exploitation bill, which would expand penalties for solicitation of a minor, create a misdemeanor for loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex, increase fines on businesses that fail to post trafficking notices or knowingly allow trafficking, create a survivor support grant program, and establish a vertical prosecution grant program. The bill drew strong support from the author and some members who emphasized tougher enforcement and victim services, but also significant opposition from sex worker and civil liberties advocates who argued the bill would worsen criminalization, disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities, and fail to address housing and other root causes. After extensive discussion, the committee voted the bill out, with one member later changing from not voting to aye. Other bills heard included AB 435 on child passenger safety, which would adopt a five-step test and update booster-seat and front-seat rules; AB 1415, which would give the Office of Health Care Affordability more access to information from health systems and private equity-related entities; AB 539, the Timely Care Act, which would extend the duration of approved prior authorizations for treatment; AB 1466, relating to groundwater adjudication and sustainability disputes; AB 127, which would tie the cap-and-trade price ceiling to the social cost of carbon; and AB 672, which would require public employers to notify PERB of certain court actions and allow intervention to protect labor rights. The committee also approved a large consent calendar and then deemed the suspense calendar approved, sending many bills onward. The hearing concluded with several bills reported out, some on call, and the committee adjourned.

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• And I don't recall that conversation in this committee, but it might have been transportation.
• And I don't recall that conversation in this committee, but it might have been transportation.
• If it's happening in Virginia or Minnesota or somewhere else, I mean, we have no real control over holding
• Real-life scenario: we were transporting a truck to a customer.
• Now we have $7,000 of damage on a vehicle that was purchased from us and that we were transporting to

Committee: House Insurance

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• Most tragically, I spoke with a woman in Minnesota.
• And then it goes through—we transport that blood to Salt Lake for processing.
• Transport time via EMS from Fruitland to an equipped hospital in Nampa was an hour—an hour when more
• Current statute called for her transport to the hospital, despite the fact she was stable.
• Of course, we don't hesitate to transport when safety requires it, but many transports... ...could be

Committee: House Health and Welfare

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• The Minnesota 6 County District Attorney is in favor of this and willing to be...
• client partners who are looking for opportunities to get their license back, looking to access transportation
• One particular incident took place during a prison transport to a local hospital by a lone officer.
• ago, a young man, Freddie Gray, was arrested in Baltimore and suffered a severe neck injury during transport
• and there was one particular case where the person on the ground was restrained, handcuffed, and transported

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a wide range of criminal justice, victim services, and records-sealing bills. Early testimony focused on H.1811, the Clean Slate automated record-sealing bill, with supporters arguing that automatic sealing after existing waiting periods would remove barriers to jobs, housing, and education without changing eligibility rules. Advocates from legal aid, business, and housing organizations said the current petition-based system is underused, burdensome, and costly, while opponents of expanding surveillance-related laws urged the committee to preserve privacy protections. The committee also heard testimony on H.1693, which would immediately seal records in cases ending without conviction and clarify the presumption of innocence, with speakers describing how dismissed cases still create lasting collateral consequences and prevent people from moving forward. No votes were taken during the hearing. Several bills centered on victim safety and domestic violence. Senator Michael Moore testified for S.1201, which would keep child-protective orders in effect even if the parent or guardian who filed them dies, and for S.1204, which would update the wiretap statute. Multiple survivors and advocates supported S.1215 and S.1222, arguing for a narrow wiretap defense for recordings made to document threats or abuse and for making GPS tampering a separate felony offense. Testifiers described situations in which GPS devices were cut off or disabled and said current law leaves victims at risk and gives abusers too much leeway. The committee also heard emotional testimony on H.1685/S.1238, a bill prompted by the suicide of Stavri Yanka in custody, with the sponsor, his mother, and the sheriff describing the need for better information-sharing so suicide-risk information follows a person into custody. Law enforcement and prosecutors supported several due-process and dangerousness-related bills. MassCOP, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the State Police Association backed H.1828/S.1039/S.1235, which would require de novo Superior Court review for POST Commission suspensions over two weeks or decertifications, arguing officers need a meaningful appeal beyond administrative review. The committee also heard support for H.1691, expanding the dangerousness statute to additional offenses; Bristol County District Attorney Quinn said the changes would let prosecutors seek detention in serious cases such as child rape and manslaughter when facts warrant it. In contrast, the Committee for Public Counsel Services opposed expanding dangerousness detention, warning that pretrial detention causes serious harms and disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic defendants. The hearing also included testimony on H.1654/S.1063 to enhance victims’ rights and H.1525, which would rename and expand community corrections into community justice programs, with supporters emphasizing reentry, reduced stigma, and broader service access.

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• </c> living facility here in Minnesota. living facility here in Minnesota.
• </c> Minnesota families over 15 years. Minnesota families over 15 years.
• </c> and people with disability in Minnesota. and people with disability in Minnesota.
• ><c> and</c> Minnesota Foundation of Minnesota, and Minnesota Foundation of Minnesota, and other<00:59
• </c> University of Minnesota or where she at? University of Minnesota or where she at? Right?

Committee: Senate Human Services

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• Minnesota.
• </c> rural Minnesota, greater Minnesota. rural Minnesota, greater Minnesota.
• Are only those in Minnesota?
• </c> of Minnesota. And I will be voting yes. of Minnesota. And I will be voting yes.
• Are only those in Minnesota?