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• Uh, this bill is one way to continue that support for those families.
• Uh this bill is one way to continue<00:02:45.680> that<00:02:46.000> support<00:02:46.239
• I would welcome the opportunity to continue working as this bill moves forward.
• And what we want to understand in continuing this conversation with Representative Meyers on this bill
• And what we want to understand in continuing this conversation with Representative Meyers on this bill

Bills: HF4588, HF3685, HF4577, HF4932

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, mental health, behavioral health, rural health, rural areas, access to care, task force, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, general fund appropriation, veteran suicide prevention, PTSD, service members, military families, telehealth, rural psychiatry, high school diploma, armed forces, education policy, military service

Bills: HB88, HB181, HB210, HB250, HB486, HB529, HB544, HB639, HB996, HB1036, HB1071, HB1113

Keywords: local law, special bill, legislative process, transparency, election amendment, Medicaid, SNAP, fraud detection, income tax, legislative auditor, data sharing, state revenue, lobbying, public service, ethics, statewide officials, compensation, disclosure requirements, government employment, financial disclosure

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• Um, I you know, I'm happy that this bill appears will progress out and continue to work on it, but my
• Um, I you know, I'm happy that this bill appears will progress out and continue to work on it, but my
• support the bill. support the bill.
• for the bill. for the bill.
• Um and the bill doesn't bill in my mind.

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

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• bill would continue and well water the bill would continue and enhance<00:23:35.240> the<00:23
• This bill would appropriate just over $3.8 million per year to the Department of Agriculture to continue
• Markets for Continuous Living Cover Crops program in this year's final House agriculture bill and budget
• Markets for Continuous Living Cover Crops program in this year's final House agriculture bill and budget
• HF 1677 and allocate support Bill HF 1677 and allocate continued<01:08:06.039> funding<01:08:

Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota

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• , we wanted to make sure that we can continue to do that good work and make the bill stronger and narrow
• Thank you very much for bringing this bill forward, and we will continue to support the people that really
• Thank you very much for bringing this bill forward, and we will continue to support the people that really
• Thank you very much for bringing this bill forward, and we will continue to support the people that really
• Thank you very much for bringing this bill forward, and we will continue to support the people that really

Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381

Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords

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• And so Senate Bill 2878 is that bill for this session.
• Senate Bill 2878 is that bill for this session. members of the Senate, and I'll yield.
• Bill 2878.
• bill.
• We appreciate you hearing this bill today. It's basically. cleanup bill.

Bills: SB66, SB2165, SB2342, SB2878, SB2903

Keywords: disability, supported decision-making, legal assistance, confidentiality, access to justice, autonomy, civil rights, advocacy, Texas Family Code, DFPS, Department of Family and Protective Services, child welfare, foster care, substitute care, missing child, missing from placement, permanency hearing, parent-child relationship, SAPCR, conservatorship

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• The bill is laid over.
• I want to note that Co-Chair Heintzeman and I spoke about this bill, and we are continuing to work on
• So this bill is a small step in the right direction of trying to address some of those issues and continuing
• Section 3 of the bill, of the underlying bill, section 4, I believe of the amended bill, provides clarity
• Chair, for your bill.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• I appreciate the fact that you have engaged and please continue to do so as this bill moves through the
• I appreciate the fact that you have engaged and please continue to do so as this bill moves through the
• I want to note that Co-Chair Heintzeman and I spoke about this bill and we are continuing to work on
• So, this bill is a small step in the right direction of trying to address some of those issues and continuing
• But we appreciate the intent of the bill, and certainly the agency is committed to continuing to engage

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• things this bill things this bill does<00:03:12.159> in<00:03:12.319> in<00:03:12.560
• working together and bringing a bill working together and bringing a bill forward<00:09:17.560><
• in this bill.
• It was the only bill that was done early so the department could continue its work, and I find that especially
• <00:29:27.000> come this bill uh some of these bills come this bill uh some of these bills

Bills: HF1704, HF1722

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• the bill. the bill.
• another bill up? another bill up?
• And so, we are hearing this bill. It is a cash bill.
• to continue continue uh and we hope to continue growing<01:15:48.080> the<01:15:48.200> town
• Anything you'd like to add to your bill? bill? bill?

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• <00:32:39.840> So,<00:32:40.080> thank >> I think this bill is a continuation from
• introduction of the bill. introduction of the bill.
• wish to testify on this bill? wish to testify on this bill?
• and that's the whole bill. and that's the whole bill.
• Um, chair, no final comments on your<01:10:01.840> bill. your bill. your bill.

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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• like to leave this bill pending and then exchange this bill for the House Bill. is confidential as a
• What this bill really accomplishes closing the loopholes that allow habitual offenders that continually
• Senate Bill 2017, hearing none, bill will be left pending.
• And with House Bill 1, Chair calls up House Bill 166.
• House Bill 1353.

Bills: HB166, HB2000, HB3248, HB3513, SB155, SB1659, SB1730, SB1778, SB1790, SB1848, SB2017, SB2105, SB2794, SB2917, HB2756, HB353, HB166

Keywords: child endangerment, controlled substances, penalty group, elderly protection, disabled individual rights, child grooming, sex offender registration, criminal justice, reportable conviction, law enforcement, defense, peace officers, local government, security, juvenile board, Moore County, appointments, juvenile justice, county legislation, dangerous dogs

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• The bill continues with references to tax-related provisions, including changes to the preliminary tax
• The bill continues with additional retirement-related statutory references and changes.
• In gross, such, State Bill 838, projects... [Unintelligible bill-reading text continues.]
• The bill continues with appropriations from the 911 Service System Fund for fiscal years 2026-27 and
• The bill continues with renewal timing for licenses and registration, including a late renewal period

Bills: LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508

Keywords: law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill

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• Senator Sparks, you're recognized for Senate Bill 1835. If you will explain the bill.
• This bill committee substitutes Senate Bill 1835. Is there any objection? None.
• Across our great state, we recognize the critical importance of this bill for the continued growth and
• Public testimony continues on Committee Substitute Senate Bill 2928.
• I recognize the critical importance of this bill for the continued growth and prosperity.

Bills: SB1798, SB1835, SB1319, SB2942, SB2928, SB784, SB1049

Keywords: higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa

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• it's my first bill.
• You're for the bill? You're against the bill? You're on the bill? We're for the bill.
• Not a true citywide bill like some of these bills in the past.
• This isn't just a housing bill; it's a property rights bill.
• . of the bill.

Bills: HB602, HB1322, HB1930, HB2225, HB2304, HB2494, HB3275, HB3810, HB3919

Keywords: affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government

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• The chair lays out House Bill 2225 and recognize Representative Buckley to explain the bill.
• we continue to address that. impact fees continue to be a growing factor of that.
• We passed a bill back in 2000.
• Do I say the bill number?
• House Bill 3275 and recognizes Representative Richardson to explain the bill.

Bills: HB602, HB1322, HB1930, HB2225, HB2304, HB2494, HB3275, HB3810, HB3919

Keywords: affordable housing, land use, zoning, urban planning, community development, housing crisis, mixed-use development, sustainability, municipal utility district, board of directors, qualifications, land ownership, Texas, taxation, residency, municipal approval, subdivision plans, local governance, plats, local government

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• So this bill would create a rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody and frequent and continuing
• throughout the bill. throughout the bill.
• I mean it's throughout the bill bill bill >> where<00:15:15.680> it<00:15:15.839> say
• bills matter >> Yeah, this bill the other bills matter more<00:51:59.119> to<00:51:59.280
• but I'll continue to work with you. but I'll continue to work with you.

Bills: HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174, HB19, HB170, HB171, HB173, HB174

Keywords: Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness

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• Senate Bill 10008.
• I'd like to be shown aye on Senate Bill 1202, Senate Bill 1569, and Senate Bill 1697.
• Chair Schwertner’s witness testimony continued: This bill gives any data team established by OPUC access
• One of the bills that got caught up in the bill massacre.
• One of the bills that got caught up in the bill massacre.

Bills: SB483, SB522, SB783, SB1239, SB1254, SB1255, SB1259, SB1341, SB1664, SB1762, SB1856, SB1877, SB1977

Keywords: utility, proprietary information, customer data, data protection, electric service, customer information, emergency communication, electric utility, privacy, certification, public accountants, interstate licensing, accounting, regulatory amendment, energy efficiency, construction regulations, building codes, Texas, sustainability, cost-effectiveness

Summary: The Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with a quorum and first took up pending business, voting out several bills. Senate Bills 1697, 1569, 1202 as substituted, 1029, 1364, 1185, 924, 1008 as substituted, 264, 1376, and 1358 as substituted were reported favorably, with some sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted a substitute for SB 1202 and later corrected votes on several measures. SB 924 and SB 1376 drew some opposition, while the rest of the pending bills were reported without dissent or with limited nays. The committee then heard testimony on SB 1856, which would create an annual capacity-cost recovery rider for Entergy Texas customers in the MISO region. The author and Entergy argued the bill would better match rates to actual capacity costs and improve transparency, while the Texas Association of Manufacturers and the Public Utility Commission raised concerns about the short 10-day review period, rider proliferation, and the preference for full rate cases over piecemeal adjustments. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard and left pending SB 522 on CPA reciprocity, SB 1664 requiring TDUs to provide clearer, standalone rate-change disclosures, SB 1877 expanding OPUC’s access to market data, SB 1254 and SB 1255 as TDLR cleanup bills on professional employer organizations and mold assessors, SB 1341 updating manufactured housing rules, SB 1239 on sovereign debt and Texas governing law, and SB 1259 streamlining the surveyor-in-training licensing process. Additional bills discussed included SB 1977, which would cap recoverable legal expenses in electric, water, and sewer rate cases; OPUC and some consumer advocates supported the idea as a way to reduce ratepayer costs, while utility representatives warned it could discourage participation and increase rate shock. The committee also heard SB 1762 clarifying that geothermal energy conservation wells are not battery resources, and SB 783 allowing SECO to proceed with future energy-code rulemaking for state-funded buildings. Both drew supportive testimony from industry and environmental groups. All remaining bills heard during the meeting were left pending, and the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• his ethanol bill today.
• of this bill? Representative Falconer. of this bill? Representative Falconer.
• to continue to be who we are. to continue to be who we are.
• He also asked what can continue on, and for how many years, if the bill is passed.
• this bill? this bill?

Bills: HF3898, HF3957, HF4372, HF4350, HF3692, HF4085

Keywords: pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension

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• The language of this bill talks about it begins on page two and then continues on throughout the bill
• Further questions on the struck title bill? Any more questions on the bill?
• Will there be other questions on the bill, struck title bill?
• All bills are imperfect, and this is just not a perfect bill.
• Our final bill of the morning is going to be Senate Bill 1284.

Bills: SB1636, SB1584, SB1730, SB1255, SB1627, SB137, SB2062, SB1470, SB1284

Keywords: cold case, unsolved homicide, violent crime, case file review, law enforcement, police records, victim family, immediate family member, designated person, forensic testing, witness reinterview, investigative leads, cold case unit, unsolved murder, public safety, Title 21, Oklahoma statutes, sexual assault, evidence kits, DNA testing