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• First and foremost, last year we developed a new set of what we call Mission, Vision, and commitments
• That Mission, Vision, and commitments is in the theory of change and in the annual report.
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and it's a small way of showing her vision and her leadership and her public impact, really.
• Because of her relentless vision, dozens of states are now following her lead in community solar and
• Because of her relentless vision,<00:15:42.639> dozens<00:15:43.120> of<00:15:43.279>
• > states<00:15:43.600> are<00:15:43.839> now vision, dozens of states are now vision
• It took vision, expertise, determination, and political savvy to establish Minnesota's community solar

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: House File 3556 was presented as a bill to rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, which was said to have helped launch Minnesota’s solar industry and expand access to clean energy. The bill was moved to the general register before testimony began. Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar developers all supported the bill. They described Hortman as the original legislative champion of the 2013 community solar law and a driving force behind the 2023 revisions that increased access for low- and moderate-income households. Several witnesses said the program has become a national model, has generated jobs and investment, and has enabled renters, small businesses, schools, nonprofits, and households without suitable rooftops to participate in solar. Witnesses also shared personal reflections about Hortman’s accessibility, preparation, and willingness to listen, saying she treated people with respect and helped shape a durable clean energy policy framework. No opposition testimony or votes on final passage were recorded in the excerpt, but the committee did act to advance the bill to the general register.

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• This is just an idea and a vision of again helping our homeless population and providing a place where
• This is just an idea and a vision of again helping our homeless population and providing a place where
• This is just an idea and a vision of again helping our homeless population and providing a place where
• This is just an idea and a vision of again helping our homeless population and providing a place where
• This is just an idea and a vision of again helping our homeless population and providing a place where

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• capacity, so developing the resources in those 15 counties could lead to economic development and zero
• Electricity, but I think very importantly, it's zero-emissions electricity that does not require battery
• A program called the ZIP Program, Zero Interest Home Builder Program.
• Clayton Homes in Albuquerque is building every one of their mobile homes net zero energy ready at about
• The vision of labor here, if you will, is, you know, and Daniel mentioned it a little earlier, is working

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• Looking down at the magnificent panoramic vision below you, you soar above the challenges.
• You are one with vision and clarity.

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• YOU ALSO CREATED A LOT OF THESE PROGRAMS AND AGAIN TO YOU ALL BECAUSE YOU GUYS HAD THE VISION IN 2020
• AGAIN YOU ALL ARE THE ONES THAT WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE VISION YOU HAD IN 2021 TO CREATE THE BROADBAND
• APPRECIATE THE LEADERSHIP OF THIS COMMITTEE AND THE VISION ALL THE WAY BACK FROM 2020 AND 2021 TO CREATE

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• Now, every time someone steps onto that platform, they are standing on the foundation of his vision and
• The San Diego State University trolley station that bears his name is a reminder of his vision for more
• It's now our responsibility to carry his vision forward, to build a community that reflects his unwavering

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• <01:15:59.080> always Good investment because we're always trying to move towards a goal of zero
• appreciate an effort like this where, you know, it's a bigger amount of money, but it's a bigger vision
• a bigger amount of money, but it's a a bigger amount of money, but it's a bigger<01:26:36.600> vision
• 38.120> the<01:26:38.200> state<01:26:38.440> of<01:26:38.520> our bigger vision
• for the the state of our bigger vision for the the state of our water<01:26:38.920> quality<01

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• Our vision for this work is that American Indian students will reach their full potential within their
• <00:15:06.000> Our<00:15:06.240> vision<00:15:06.399> for<00:15:06.639> this
• Our vision for this students statewide.
• Our vision for this work<00:15:06.959> is<00:15:07.120> that<00:15:07.360> American<
• On this screen, the zero line—anything below it shows underrepresentation in that arts area, and anything

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Education Finance Committee met on March 3, 2026, approved the minutes from February 26, and then held a lengthy informational hearing on the Minnesota Department of Education’s funding and internal allocation of resources. House fiscal staff walked members through several spreadsheets showing federal, non-general fund, and general fund administrative spending, noting the data was filtered from SWIFT and was not exact. The chair said the discussion was intended to help members understand how MDE is funded and how those funds are used internally, in advance of later budget decisions and a separate upcoming hearing on the Perpich Center. Commissioner Willie Jett opened by describing MDE’s mission, statewide reach, and FY 2026 budget of about $14.1 billion, most of which flows directly to districts and charter schools for instruction, special education, transportation, nutrition, and operations. He emphasized transparency, accountability, and the department’s role in implementing laws, distributing aid, and supporting schools and students across urban, suburban, and rural communities. He also noted the department serves more than 873,000 pre-K through 12 students in 2,264 schools. Deputy Commissioner Maren Holden outlined the Office of American Indian Education, the Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Inspector General, highlighting support for American Indian students, legal and rulemaking work, special education dispute resolution, fraud prevention, and student maltreatment investigations. Assistant Commissioner Dr. McCari Traum described the Office of Equity and Engagement, including equity and inclusion training, safe and supportive schools work, public engagement, family outreach, and fraud-prevention coordination. Assistant Commissioner Darren Cordy reviewed nutrition programs, special education services, and the charter center, including free school meals, commodity food distribution, IDEA compliance, and charter school support. Assistant Commissioner Bobby Bernham then described the Office of Teaching and Learning, including early education, academic standards, instruction and assessment, state library services, expanded learning, and literacy work. He highlighted early childhood alignment efforts, standards development across core subjects, professional learning, and library grants. No votes were taken beyond approval of the prior minutes, and the meeting remained informational, with members expected to ask questions after the presentations.

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• insurance, but I still have lots of out-of-pocket expenses for deductibles and co-pays, especially with vision
• insurance, but I still have lots of out-of-pocket expenses for deductibles and co-pays, especially with vision
• insurance, but I still have lots of out-of-pocket expenses for deductibles and co-pays, especially with vision
• insurance, but I still have lots of out-of-pocket expenses for deductibles and co-pays, especially with vision
• The HIV AIDS support service fund is now at a zero balance due to changes around the rebate program and

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• the office's implementation work continues, and then once all of those positions are filled, the vision
• positions are one once all of those positions are filled<00:05:31.880> the<00:05:32.000> vision
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• is that the office filled the vision is that the office will<00:05:33.319> drive<00:05:33.840
• But I think that in, you know, kind of at least in the Medicaid space, we have zero ability to enforce

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It has received zero no votes and zero formal opposition.
• It has received zero no votes and zero formal opposition. So I respectfully ask for an I vote.
• It has received zero no votes and zero formal opposition, so I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• I ask that you Work, putting safety first in our step to zero, always allowing room for growth.
• The owner did very well, and I helped him start from zero, and I ended up with nothing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• It has received zero no votes and zero formal opposition.
• It has received zero no votes and zero formal opposition. So I respectfully ask for an I vote.
• It has received zero no votes and zero formal opposition, so I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• Take pride in our work, putting safety first in our step to zero, always allowing room for growth.
• The owner did very well, and I helped him start from zero, and I ended up with nothing.

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with SB 16, which would require county behavioral health directors to create clear pathways for clinicians to be authorized to initiate 5150 involuntary holds. The author and supporters argued the bill would reduce reliance on law enforcement and create more consistent crisis response standards statewide, while county behavioral health directors opposed it as an unfunded mandate that could increase law enforcement involvement and create implementation burdens. Members raised questions about county costs and funding, but the author emphasized the bill’s role in building a more clinical response system. SB 561 would require public guardians to acknowledge conservatorship referrals, make determinations within a reasonable time, and provide status updates on request. Supporters said the bill would reduce delays that leave vulnerable adults in limbo, while the opposition from public guardian representatives was removed after amendments. SB 381 drew extensive public testimony in support; it would allow California-born adoptees, and descendants of deceased adoptees, access to original birth certificates, with a nonbinding contact preference form for birth parents. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of dignity, identity, and health, and there was no formal opposition on the record. The committee also discussed SB 880, which would give tenants and prospective owner-occupants notice and a first opportunity to make an offer when institutional investors sell certain homes. Supporters said it would expand homeownership opportunities and preserve neighborhood stability, while opponents warned about conflicts with federal law, bundled-sale restrictions, and impacts on build-to-rent and affordable housing projects. Members and the author discussed possible amendments to address those concerns. SB 1238 would impose a duty of care and additional transparency requirements on HOA managers and boards; supporters said it would protect homeowners from mismanagement, while the main opposition argued the duty should remain contractual and could increase litigation. Finally, SB 423 would require disclosure of emergency-service records related to private detention facilities, and SB 28 would make changes to the CARE Court process, including a statewide ombudsperson and expanded oversight; both drew support and opposition, with concerns focused on transparency, privacy, implementation, and the balance between treatment and coercion. SB 574, discussed at the end, would require disclosure and human oversight for AI use in courts and legal practice and create a complaint process for ADR providers, with the State Bar noting requested amendments related to complaint handling and confidentiality.

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• 132 ayes, zero nays; Senate Bill 2148 finally passes.
• There are 133 ayes, zero nays. Senate Bill 1448 finally passes.
• There being 136 ayes, zero nays, Senate Bill 53 finally passes.
• Being 135 ayes, zero nays, Senate Bill 535 finally passes.
• Well, right now there is zero framework for this, right?

Bills: SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, SB2405, SB2406, SB2407, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SB36, SB38, SB815, SB1856, SB552, SB646, SB37, SJR84, SJR87, SJR27, SB8, SB10, SB227, SB261, SB15, SB12, SB25, SB57, SB127, SB293, SB441, SB3059, SB512, SB241, SB1718, SB140, SB2055, SB2075, SB2018, SB1534, SB1567, SB785, SB1233, SB1580, SB1663, SB413, SB447, SB519, SB467, SB1579, SB1191, SB1021, SB1838, SB2807, SB2835, SB546, SB2121, SB2167, SB2035, SB2024, SB1032, SB1049, SB1266, SB1400, SB1302, SB401, SB1596, SB1281, SB1242, SB1343, SB310, SB1346, SB2753, SB2703, SB2221, SB1719, SB2177, SB800, SB790, SB748, SB571, SB1957, SB1923, SB1896, SB1760, SB1335, SB2368, SB2477, SB2587, SB2972, SB2986, SB2965, SB1563, SB1467, SB1164, SB1137, SB614, SB705, SB961, SB918, SB955, SB869, SB850, SB863, SB1610, SB1055, SB2206, SB457, SB2337, SB1362, SCR9, HB5560, HB762, HB 107, HB 114, HB300, HB138, HB4386, HB2495, HB581, HB3348, HB5323

Keywords: higher education, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council, ombudsman, tax exemption, property tax, homestead, fire damage, constitutional amendment, bail reform, criminal justice, felony offenses, public safety, judicial conduct, state commission, judicial misconduct, commission membership, immigration enforcement, ICE agreements

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• It also has a long-term vision.
• opportunity for members of both chambers, both parties, to have active roles on monitoring what our state vision
• It also has a long-term vision.
• opportunity for members of both chambers, both parties, to have active roles on monitoring what our state vision

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4808, as amended by a DE3, a human services technology modernization bill. The author described the measure as a multi-year effort to modernize outdated county systems, improve data integration, and strengthen program integrity and fraud detection. The bill would create a Human Services Modernization Fund with a $50 million cap, establish an advisory council with strong county and tribal representation, and create a legislative commission to oversee the work and receive annual reports. It also includes a $10 million county-focused grant fund and a $15 million appropriation for the Office of Inspector General’s technology needs. Testimony from the Association of Minnesota Counties and related county groups strongly supported the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate modernization, the importance of county and tribal involvement, and the value of legislative oversight. Members from both parties echoed support, saying the bill would help county workers spend less time on outdated systems and more time serving clients, and that better system integration could reduce errors and fraud issues. One member suggested that audits should be considered in the future in addition to reporting requirements. The committee adopted the DE3 amendment without opposition. After discussion, the chair renewed the motion to refer House File 4808, as amended, to the general register, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

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• Our current plan and system development are how we operationalize that vision.
• :52.799> we<00:01:53.040> operationalize<00:01:54.000> that<00:01:54.240> vision
• how we operationalize that vision. how we operationalize that vision.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The last program that I'll really mention is really the overarching vision for how we connect all of
• These are the things that we think are critical. overarching vision for how we connect all of the coursework
• Our vision statement in Northwest Florida starts out with three simple words: to transform lives.
• to present our opportunities before you is a great honor, but for us, hitting the target on that vision

Summary: The Committee on Education Postsecondary held an informational hearing focused on how Florida’s public colleges and universities are aligning bachelor’s degree programs with workforce needs and improving student outcomes. Chancellor Kathy Hebda described Florida College System enrollment growth, the state college system’s workforce-oriented bachelor’s degrees, approval and accountability processes for those programs, and outcomes data showing strong completion and wage results, especially in health care. Emily Sykes of the Board of Governors outlined the State University System’s program review practices, performance-based funding metrics, strategic emphasis programs, and the MyFloridaFuture tool that lets students compare earnings, debt, and employment outcomes by major and institution. University and college leaders then described campus-level workforce initiatives. Florida Gulf Coast University highlighted employer-driven microcredentials, digital badges, internships, career fairs, service learning, and partnerships with regional employers. UCF discussed its career navigator requirements, major industry partnerships such as Lockheed Martin, nursing and faculty career-integration efforts, and a centralized career development center. Northwest Florida State College and the University of West Florida emphasized their bachelor’s programs, transfer pathways, teacher and nursing outcomes, military and defense-related workforce pipelines, cybersecurity training, and stackable credentials tied to regional labor needs. During member questions, senators asked how microcredentials and military experience translate into college credit, whether credentials transfer across institutions, and what legislators can do to help. Witnesses said the state’s common course and articulation systems already support transfer, and they encouraged continued legislative support for innovation, faster curriculum alignment, internships, and specialized transfer degrees. No bills were voted on, and the meeting ended with no public comment and an adjournment motion adopted.

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• As you may know, Blue Origin was founded in the year 2000 with a vision of millions of people living
• We know that's not a short-term vision. We know we're embarking... The benefit of Earth.
• We know that's not a short-term vision. We know we're embarking on a very long journey.
• And in order to achieve that vision, we have instituted a three-part mission.

Summary: The committee held its first meeting of the session, with members introducing themselves and expressing support for veterans, military families, first responders, space industry growth, and domestic security. The first presentation was from the Florida Division of Emergency Management on the 2024 hurricane season and recovery efforts. Officials described response and recovery operations for Hurricanes Debbie, Helene, and Milton, including sheltering, meals, water, tarps, power restoration, flood control, debris removal, and public assistance funding. They emphasized that recovery is ongoing, that mitigation and resiliency investments are critical, and that Florida’s shelter space remains in deficit in many counties, especially for special needs populations. Senators asked about improving logistics capacity, technology for grant processing, HOA/private property debris issues, drainage and culvert maintenance, and ways to expand shelter capacity; the witness said more technology, better local coordination, and county-by-county planning would help, while noting limits on state authority over private property and county emergency manager qualifications. Committee members praised FDEM’s response and asked how the Legislature could help, including whether more logistical hubs, pumps, and flood-control equipment were needed. The witness said technology investments could reduce fatigue and improve grant and recovery processing, but that manpower would still be necessary. The committee also discussed the statewide emergency shelter plan, the use of schools as shelters, and the need to identify vacant commercial space and other facilities for future sheltering and special-needs needs. The witness said FDEM works with counties and commerce partners to identify available space and uses legislative funding for shelter retrofits and new construction when needed. The second presentation was from Blue Origin on its Florida operations. The company outlined its work in New Glenn, New Shepard, Blue Ring, lunar landers, and engine production, highlighting its Space Coast presence, more than 3,600 Florida employees, and over $3 billion invested in facilities. Blue Origin also described partnerships with Space Florida, public school Space Academies, internships, SkillBridge, and STEM outreach through Club for the Future. Members asked about the upcoming New Glenn launch window, which the company said was targeted for later that week, and the committee expressed interest in Blue Origin’s role in Florida’s space economy. The meeting ended with no further business and a motion to adjourn, which was adopted.

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• <00:56:42.640> Zero.
• Zero. We have a our district. None. Zero.
• There is no zero-premium insurance plan. We all wish there was.
• . >> For zero dollars. >> Mr.
• >> For<02:45:36.560> zero<02:45:36.960> dollars, >> For zero dollars, >&

Keywords: 916, all

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• Both Governor Arioshi and Congresswoman Hanibusa worked tirelessly for their vision of Hawaii.
• I am proud of the progress we made this session toward our 2045 vision.
• Our vision for Hawaii, where every child receives a quality education, also moved forward.
• We also advance our vision of a Hawaii where health care is excellent and... where health care is excellent
• We also strengthened our vision for a diverse and resilient economy by expanding the film tax credit,

Keywords: 910, house, all