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• of Minnesota State Statute violation of Minnesota State Statute then<00:52:34.319> because<00
• people in the state of Minnesota.
• people in the state of Minnesota.
• they could sue the state of Minnesota. they could sue the state of Minnesota.
• <01:43:40.480> These of Minnesota. These are crimes. These of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• Minnesota has a long history of supporting public education.
• We've had the elimination of language programs.
• Some of you are familiar with payments in lieu of taxes, and that's a program that exists to help offset
• The Department of Agriculture cancelled half of the food shelves ordered from Minnesota farmers.
• I'm the Director of Government Relations for the Minnesota Department of Education, and thank you for

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• We lost two young, beautiful boys in the state of Minnesota in a very short period of time because of
• I'm joined today by the president of the Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers, and he would
• I am the feedlot officer in Douglas County and president of the Minnesota Association of County Feedlot
• Generally, the feedlot program and other regulatory programs are funded out of that program.
• Generally the the feedlot program and other regulatory programs are funded out of that program a bit.

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

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• And so, they're state of Minnesota.
• I'm senior vice president of governmental affairs for the Minnesota Realtors Association.
• <00:18:44.080> Budget I'm director of the Minnesota Budget I'm director of the Minnesota Budget
• Representative Lee: Program as helping some of the lowest income Minnesotans in Minnesota, but some of
• of Minnesota Cities.

Bills: HF2715, HF2499, HF3420, HF3657, HF2303

Keywords: HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax

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• This bill authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to...
• the request of the county treasurer.
• It's the result of a year of research and stakeholder discussion. It passed the Senate unanimously.
• Are you aware of a Supreme Court case, Kenney versus the Board of County Commissioners in Tulsa County
• To do a new charter, all of that has to be approved by the voters of that county, and they would have

Bills: SB1265, SB2154, SB1775, SB2139, SB1552, SB483, SB1198, SB2135, SB2118

Keywords: municipal ordinance, municipal court, court of record, court not of record, local government, city penalties, fine limits, penalty cap, ordinance enforcement, state statute, traffic offenses, speeding, parking, DUI, DWI, driving under the influence, alcohol-related offenses, drug-related offenses, prostitution, solicitation

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• <00:48:42.520> Minnesota<00:48:43.400> about of Minnesota about of Minnesota about 32,300
• So they're a vital part of the production in the state of Minnesota.
• of Minnesota so with uh in the state of Minnesota so with that<00:57:59.720> I'll<00:58:00.000
• We appreciate your support of infrastructure across the state of Minnesota.
• of Minnesota thank you for the state of Minnesota thank you madam<01:23:25.800> chair<01:23:26.600

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• It instructs the PUC to consider a wide range of penalty and incentive structures to ensure the program
• Again, teachers can go and directly associate with the association of their choice.
• an overview of how to get around your compliance program.
• There's a lot of regulations on these associations and a lot of transparency requirements already in
• For the record, my name is Mark Bell, on behalf of AECT, the Association of Electric Companies of Texas

Bills: SB383, SB1012, SB1181, SB1705, SB2075, SB2221, SB2586, SB2864, SB2994

Keywords: SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service

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• "Again, you know, teachers can go and directly associate with the association of their choice.
• an overview of how to get around your compliance program.
• There's a lot of regulations on these associations and a lot of transparency requirements already in
• For the record, my name is Mark Bell on behalf of AECT, the Association of Electric Companies of Texas
• a bulk program to achieve greater savings, and we hope that people will avail of that.

Bills: SB383, SB1012, SB1181, SB1705, SB2075, SB2221, SB2586, SB2864, SB2994

Keywords: SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service

Summary: The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills. A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4. The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.

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• Line 14 is for the Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs STARS program.
• Line 16 shows the Minnesota math program increase, so they are receiving an increase of $1 million in
• My name is Laura Mogelson, and I am here from the Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• teachers of Minnesota.
• on behalf of the Minnesota School Boards Association, where we represent all 331 public school districts

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• > the students of Minnesota contrary to the students of Minnesota contrary to the fearmongering
• programs and stops the implementation of programs and stops the implementation of plans<00:47:23.680
• program, is the suspense of revision of social studies standards until 2030.
• program, is the suspense of revision of social studies standards until 2030.
• <01:29:53.159> Department<01:29:53.679> of Minnesota Department of Minnesota Department

Bills: HF29, HF921, HF922, HF1048, HF1049

Keywords: railroad, infrastructure, transportation funding, environmental remediation, capital investment, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• > for<00:13:30.360> an thousands of of Minnesota kids for an thousands of of Minnesota
• I work for the Association of Minnesota Counties.
• We fully stand supportive of that as the Association of Minnesota Counties, and we thank the author for
• of<00:30:23.159> Minnesota I work for the association of Minnesota I work for the association
• <00:32:19.159> of supportive of that as the association of supportive of that as the association

Bills: HF2254, HF2302, HF2502, HF2315, HF2475, HF2086

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• , one member each appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota
• Association of Townships, and Minnesota School Board Association, and one legislator appointed by each
• , one member each appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota
• Association of Townships, and Minnesota School Board Association, and one legislator appointed by each
• of Minnesota Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• all of that work and through the implementation of this program and collaboration with the Minnesota
• > teacher Minnesota associate colleges of teacher Minnesota associate colleges of teacher education
• with teach Minnesota which is a program with teach Minnesota which is a program of of of tntp<01
• So now it’s the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color program.
• So now it’s the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color program.

Bills: HF846, HF1538, HF1959

Keywords: education, special education, apprenticeship, funding, grants, intermediate school districts, teacher apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, teacher licensure, teacher shortage, workforce development, education finance, K-12 education, higher education, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, Tier 3 license, teacher preparation, mentor teacher, school district

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• So they went out to RFP for an alternative method of assessment.
• This is a change in terms of the additional state act for the Read by Grade 3 program.
• And as a WCSD rep, I am part of the association of school superintendents.
• My name is Kailen Evans, President of the Washoe Education Association.
• The school superintendents' NASS, Nevada Association of School Superintendents, are in support of the

Bills: AB386

Keywords: AB386, Washoe County School District, reading assessment, literacy, elementary school, pupil assessment, statewide assessment, alternative assessment, reading proficiency, standards-based testing, valid and reliable test, State Board of Education, Department of Education, pilot program, school testing, assessment equivalency, education grant, Nevada education, NRS 388.157, school accountability

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• This is from one of our programs at Kyua for a jazz program this past summer, and there were 200 people
• We've had 55 music programs across the state this past year, and 20 of them were on neighbor islands.
• This is from one of our programs at Kyua for a jazz program this past summer, and there were 200 people
• I'm the manager of the statewide GIS program.
• Um, and we of the statewide GIS program.

Bills: HB2436, HB2438, HB2532, HB2566

Keywords: arts integration, fine arts education, public schools, cultural education, student engagement, school coordinators, Hawaii education, Hawaii Cultural Trust, income tax credit, arts funding, cultural preservation, charitable contributions, HB2532, Hawaiian flag, Ka Hae Hawaiʻi, flag display, condominium, condo association, planned community association, cooperative housing corporation

Summary: The committee on Culture and the Arts heard several measures related to arts funding, administration, and access. Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. For HB 2218 and HB 1815, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts supported the bills, and members discussed transition timing and administrative support, including the need for an additional year in one measure and a temporary administrative position to help with the transfer. HB 1764, the music accessibility pilot program, drew broad support from the Retail Merchants of Hawaii, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, Hawaii Public Library System, Hawaii Youth Symphony, and others, with testimony emphasizing library-based music programming, community access, and economic benefits. HB 2117, which would create an arts data mapping task force, also received extensive support, though witnesses suggested narrowing the initial scope, adding representatives from independent and charter schools and neighbor island arts programs, and ensuring adequate funding and a realistic timeline for the work. The committee also heard HB 2436 on arts integration in public schools, HB 2438 on the Hawaii Cultural Trust, and HB 2532 on the Hawaiian flag. HB 2436 and HB 2438 received support from SFCA, while the Cultural Trust bill prompted a lengthy explanation from the chair about how the proposed tax credit would work and amendments to clarify that donations to the trust and to qualifying cultural nonprofits must be made in tandem, with eligible organizations listed and updated annually by SFCA and OHA. HB 2532 drew testimony from Dr. Adam Jansen in support of protecting the Hawaiian flag as a historical and cultural symbol; he said the flag should continue to be used for solidarity, protest, inclusion, and identity. At the decision-making portion, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendations on the measures considered. HB 2118, HB 764, HB 1815, and HB 2117 were passed with amendments, including date deferrals and technical changes; HB 764 also had its appropriation blanked out. HB 2436 was passed with amendments, and HB 2438 was advanced with substantial clarifying amendments to the cultural trust structure. The chair indicated that HB 2117 would include an interim report due in 2027 focused on music and dance, with a final report due in 2029 on arts education more broadly.

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• I'm a pediatrician here in the Austin area and I'm testifying on behalf of the Texas Medical Association
• A significant concern is the widespread lack of awareness about the serious health risks associated with
• And the concerns of asphyxiation and lack of oxygen to developing brains.
• to work on some of the details of how it's affected mainly a majority instead of 2/3.
• I will also say that in, uh, And, and the other, the other thing I've been an advocate of of of of Texans

Bills: SB 18, SB 19, SB 666, SB 688, SB 707, SB 888

Keywords: municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues

Bills: HB34, HM7, HM8, HM17, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM25

Keywords: HB34, school nurse, school nurses, nurse licensure, licensure, charter school, charter schools, school district, public education, Department of Health, Public Education Department, registered nurse, RN, mentorship, evaluation, competency, teacher salary parity, minimum salary, level one license, level two license

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• He works at the Minnesota Health Department and was testifying on behalf of the Minnesota Health Department
• Under Minnesota law, companies are required to offer the Department of Natural Resources a portion of
• My name is Michelle Benson and I'm here on behalf of the Minnesota Hospital Association, our 139 hospitals
• On behalf of the Minnesota Hospital Association, our 139 hospitals and health systems across the state
• <01:03:04.160> Minnesota most precious source of Minnesota most precious source of Minnesota

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• Now, the Minnesota Public Television Association is a group of six independent nonprofit PBS stations
• The CEO of PBS North in Duluth, and she is also President of the Minnesota Public Television Association
• Minnesota Public Radio meets the goals of the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming
• I am the President and CEO of Ampers, the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations,
• And so if this is going to the Board of Directors of Minnesota Humanities Center as a grant program,

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• Association. uh he gave me a lot of Association. uh he gave me a lot of assistance<00:04:05.200>
• Uh, I am the executive director for the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association.
• Chiefs of Police Association. I hear I'm Chiefs of Police Association.
• Violence Free Minnesota is a coalition of over 90 member programs covering every county in our state.
• free Minnesota and our member programs free Minnesota and our member programs that<01:04:56.240>

Bills: HF3465, HF3782, HF4075, HF391, HF3946, HF2976, HF3350

Keywords: theft, vulnerable adults, public safety, penalties, Minnesota statutes, chemical irritants, law enforcement, transparency, building owners, tenant rights, notification, remediation, firearm restrictions, domestic violence, court orders, criminal convictions, firearms prohibition, gun surrender, order for protection, protective order