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• Biennial reports had not been filed during the audit period.
• day by banial reports had not been filed day by banial reports had not been filed during<00:45:45.400
• required by Statute had not been filed required by Statute had not been filed by<00:45:50.400>
• Figure 3 shows it took an average of 840 days, or 2.3 years, between case filing and case closure.
• But for me, I don't know if it would decrease the number of filings that we see every year.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on February 21 and first approved the January 30 minutes and the consent calendar, with item 2540 removed by the Department of Education and item 25057 set aside for discussion. The committee then took up FIS 25057, a Department of Transportation request tied to a federal grant for building information modeling and related data standardization across DOT systems. Transportation officials explained that the $2.405 million consultant-heavy request would connect surveying, design, construction, and asset management systems, improve efficiency and long-term asset tracking, and help the department catch up with other states. Several senators questioned the lack of immediate, quantifiable budget savings and the reliance on consultants, but the item was ultimately adopted. The committee next approved FIS 25054 for the Department of Health and Human Services after questioning a $16 million shortfall in the Children’s Health Insurance Program. DHHS explained the variance as a budgeting and accounting issue tied to separating CHIP from Medicaid managed care, pandemic-era continuous enrollment, and the new federal requirement for 12 months of continuous coverage for children. Members also approved a Cannon Mountain fee item, where park officials described a proposed price freeze for early-bird passes, a new in-season tier, and modest increases in off-season pricing, while noting operating cost pressures, strong snow conditions, and favorable customer value ratings. That item was adopted unanimously. The committee also approved the Department of Corrections item after discussion of staffing, retirement eligibility, overtime, and recidivism. Commissioner Helen Hanks said retirement-eligible staff had declined slightly, recruitment was improving, overtime hours were down, one housing floor had been closed because of lower population, and the department had reduced reincarceration by 8% over seven years, which she said produced substantial savings. The item was adopted. During informational items, the committee heard a Legislative Budget Assistant performance audit of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. The audit found the commission inefficient and ineffective in processing complaints, with average case closure taking 840 days, significant backlogs dating back decades, expired administrative rules, weak management controls, disorganized and outdated procedures, unreliable data, and unresolved prior audit findings. The audit included 25 recommendations, two of which may require legislative action. Commission staff said they appreciated the recommendations and expected the additional resources from the prior budget cycle to help address the backlog and improve transparency and efficiency.

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• I'm here to present for the next hour and a half Senate File 96.
• Next up, we have Senator Dibble's bill, Senate File 1730.
• I appreciate the opportunity to present Senate File 1730.
• I appreciate the opportunity to present Senate File 1730.
• The Minnesota Lottery strongly supports Senate File 1891.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• pay that filing fee.
• <00:46:20.400> a now under statute, you need to file a now under statute, you need to file
• separate case and pay that filing fee. separate case and pay that filing fee.
• <00:55:17.839> It that filed? I'd love to see it. It that filed? I'd love to see it.
• agenda, House File 3378, Shoeacher. agenda, House File 3378, Shoeacher. Um<01:04:38.319> Mr.

Bills: HF3874, HF3875, HF3378

Keywords: judicial funding, Chief Justice security, fiscal year 2028, court system, judicial branch, judiciary, court notices, restitution, child protection, publication process, human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house

Summary: The committee approved the March 3 minutes and then heard a presentation from the Minnesota Judicial Branch on House File 3874, which was laid over for possible inclusion in a finance bill. State Court Administrator Jeff Shorba and Chief Judge Michael Fritz testified in support of a supplemental funding request focused on judicial branch safety and security, along with funding to cover the employer share of Minnesota Paid Leave costs. Shorba said the branch is seeking help because it did not receive funding for paid leave in the last session and is having to hold positions open to absorb the cost. The safety and security request included five parts: personal data protection for judges and court administrators, home security, two additional staff positions for threat assessment and coordination, security for the chief justice at public events, and a revived courthouse security grant program for counties. Testimony emphasized rising threats and incidents involving judges and court staff, including examples of doxing, home surveillance, and threats involving litigants, and cited increases in reported incidents, threats, and disturbances. Fritz said the branch’s current response system is stretched and that more law-enforcement-trained staff would improve coordination and response. Members questioned why the judicial branch should receive state funding for paid leave when private employers must absorb the cost, and Shorba responded that the branch was excluded from end-of-session funding decisions and that the mandate should be funded for all branches of government. Members also asked about the threat-response process and whether local law enforcement should be used more directly. Another concern raised was whether State Patrol troopers assigned to judicial security would have the training needed for criminal-code enforcement, and Shorba said the branch is discussing that issue with the State Patrol. No vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.

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• First up on the agenda today is House File 7, or sorry, Senate File 1750.
• First up on the agenda today is House File 7, or sorry, Senate File 1750.
• First up on the agenda today is House File 7, or sorry, Senate File 1750.
• First up on the agenda today is House File 7, or sorry, Senate File 1750.
• Seeing none, I will move that House<01:49:00.480> File House File House File 704<01:49:03.360>

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Senate File 950 is a fairly straightforward bill.
• I want to thank you for considering Senate File 447.
• that Senate file one uh sorry<01:45:16.159> Senate<01:45:16.440> file<01:45:16.639>
• Senate File 1758 is in front of us. Thank you, Mr. Chair and members.
• Today we have Senate File 1758.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• rasmason Senate file rasmason Senate file 692<00:10:35.120> we<00:10:35.279> may<00
• Now, so we'll move on to Senate File 694.
• To a House file. House File 124, and I believe that has an author's amendment on it as well.
• <00:51:24.240> 124 coming giving testimony house file 124 coming giving testimony house file
• legislative support for Senate file legislative support for Senate file 2120<01:52:29.119> through

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• c> File<01:57:33.520> 2433 Senate file House File 2433 Senate file House File 2433 as<01:57
• <02:02:53.440> 4476, going to pick up Senate File 4476, going to pick up Senate File 4476,
• Senate File 40 4476 Senate File 40 4476 as<02:39:45.920> amended<02:39:46.479> be<02:39
• Senate file 3298. you're ready for it. Senate file 3298.
• If not, Senator Senate File 3298?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Item next, House File 331. Representative Enen. I will move House File 331.
• We now have House File 331 as amended to your bill. Sir, first of all, are there any witnesses?
• <00:01:05.920> is<00:01:06.080> about File 331, which ultimately is about File 331,
• If you'd like to wrap up House File 331 as amended. Thank you, Mr.
• up House File uh 331 as amended. up House File uh 331 as amended.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 331, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill. The bill would permanently exempt school supplies from the sales tax, which the author described as a pro-family, pro-affordability, and pro-education measure intended to put money back into families’ pockets and avoid the burden of a temporary sales tax holiday. A representative from We Make Minnesota testified in opposition, arguing the exemption would provide only modest savings to most families while reducing revenue for public services. He said Minnesota already offers more targeted relief through the K-12 education subtraction/credit, noted that similar exemptions in other states are usually temporary, and estimated the bill would cost tens of millions of dollars annually while saving the average family only a small amount per child. He also said the bill was broad enough to cover many office supplies and could benefit higher-spending purchasers disproportionately. Committee members debated the bill’s scope and cost. Supporters said the exemption would help families immediately and noted that many eligible families do not claim existing credits because they must save receipts and file for reimbursement. Opponents argued the same money could be better used for K-12 formula increases or expanded targeted credits, and one member said the bill would narrow the sales tax base and was not well targeted. The author said he was open to working on limits to make the bill more targeted, but emphasized that the goal was direct tax relief for families.

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• House File Number 475.
• House<00:01:08.479> File<00:01:08.720> number House File number House File number 475.<
• House File Number 475. Discussion to the bill.
• House file number 475. Third reading. House file number 475.
• I move that House File 2437 be laid on the table.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• IS THERE AN OBJECTION TO TAKING UP THE LATE FILED AMENDMENT?
• IN 2023 AND IN 2024 HOUR CIRCUIT ALONE SAW 670 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES FILED.
• THAT IS THE BILL. >> Chair: THERE IS AN AMENDMENT LATE FILED. LET'S TAKE LATE FILED BILL 772758.
• SENATOR MARTIN, THIS IS TIMELY FILED. WILL YOU EXPLAIN THE AMENDMENT?
• A LAWSUIT CAN BE FILED IN THAT INSTANCE SHOULD THIS PASS. >> CORRECT, IT COULD BE FILED. >> Vice Chair

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Representative Feist: House File 104.
• Um, I am pleased to bring House File 104 to this committee.
• I'm here to share my strong support of House File 104.
• I'm here to share my strong support of House File 104.
• Today, I'm asking for your support of House File 104.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:18:54.840> 3793 renews her motion that House File 3793 renews her motion that House File
• adopted to House File 3896. adopted to House File 3896.
• You have the House File 1426. I will move House File 1426 before the committee.
• > before<00:53:39.920> the move House File 1426 before the move House File 1426 before
• House File 1426 in front of us. House File 1426 in front of us.

Bills: HF3426, HF3896, HF1426, HF3793, HF4061, HF4246

Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products

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• Um, I bring you the Senate file version of this bill.
• So, because I had to file it right away.
• Please come forward, sir. gross copy um Senate file gross copy um Senate file 101<00:09:14.240> on
• Senate File 101. Senate File 101.
• 101, and that cannot be laid to Senate File 101's feet.

Bills: SF0101

Keywords: Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all

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• The next bill on the calendar for today is Senate File 2511. The clerk will report the bill.
• Senate File 2511, an act relating to liquor, the unofficial engrossment.
• The file and bill before us, excuse me, Senate File 2511, is the annual...
• Third reading, Senate File 2511 as amended. Third reading. Discussion to the bill.
• Support of Senate File 2511.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Chair, that's my motion: that House File 2995 be re-referred to the Ways and Means. Mr.
• Is there anyone in the public who wishes to testify on House File 2995?
• The motion is approved, and House File 2995 is re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
• Next, House File 2434. I will move that House File 2434 be laid over for possible inclusion.
• With that, I will renew that House File 2434 as amended be laid over. We are adjourned. You

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• Senator Klein's Senate File 1949, Senator Miller's Senate File 2425, Senator Miller's Senate File 3803
• <00:08:04.200> 3417, current one, Senate File 3417, current one, Senate File 3417, from<00
• If you have a copy of Senate File 4139, If you have a copy of Senate File 4139, it says in the title
• The concern with Senate File 2967 at the federal level is specific.
• Um, Madam Chair, I move that Senate File 3880 be recommended to pass.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Rules and Administration Committee met on March 19, 2026, to consider the referral path for Senate File 4139, the sports betting bill, rather than the substance of the proposal. Senator Franzen, the bill’s chief author, asked that the bill be referred first to the Commerce Committee, saying he had discussed the matter with the relevant committee chairs and that Commerce was the best place to address the bill’s consumer protection provisions. He emphasized that any final path to passage would still require the bill to go through State and Local Government as well. Senator Rasmusson objected and argued the bill should go first to State and Local Government, citing Senate jurisdiction rules, which he said assign gambling bills to that committee. He noted that prior sports betting bills had been referred there first and said a predictable referral process is important. Senator Maye Quade, Senator Dibble, Senator Bar, and Senator Jasinski also supported sending the bill to State and Local Government first, arguing that the committee has primary jurisdiction over gambling and that the bill’s consumer protection language does not change that basic referral. Senator Champion and Senator Miller supported the Commerce referral, saying authors may request an initial committee and that the bill’s consumer protection sections fit Commerce jurisdiction. Senator Marty moved to re-refer Senate File 4139 to the Committee on State and Local Government. Before the vote, members continued debating whether the bill’s structure and prior referral history justified Commerce or whether committee jurisdiction rules required State and Local Government first. The transcript ends with the motion pending and no final vote or disposition shown.

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• Sam's wife was turning file two petitions seeking both temporary and permanent guardianship.
• They filed numerous motions, and each one of those costs $1,000. So on and so forth. All right.
• And I filed a complaint about what was happening.
• On 4/21, two petitions were filed for guardian conservator by Cynthia Scroggins' lawyer, Mr.
• Okay, you go to the state bar, you file your bar complaint, it's dismissed.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• The bill does so by providing a complainant who chooses to file a civil action must file no later than
• We will now take up late-filed amendment barcode 195-182 by Senator Gates.
• As it has been filed.
• And we want to thank the senator for first filing the bill as filed. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Mr.
• And we want to thank the senator for first filing the bill as filed. Thank you. Thank you, sir. Mr.

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard a long agenda of bills, beginning with several probate, civil rights, and claims measures. Senators Burgess’s SB 326 on curators of estates was explained as a modernization of probate law; an amendment narrowing the bill was adopted, and the committee reported the bill favorably 10-0 after limited public testimony, including opposition from Ray Contreras. Burgess’s SB 1096, clarifying filing deadlines under the Florida Civil Rights Act, also passed unanimously 11-0. The committee then approved several claims bills, including SB 28 for Reginald Jackson against the City of Lakeland, SB 6 for a child injured after DCF’s handling of abuse allegations, SB 18 for the estate of McKenzie Navarre against the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata against FDOT, and SB 2 for the estate of Daniel Maudsley against DHSMV, with votes ranging from 10-1 to 11-0 and mostly no debate or opposition. The committee also took up trust and family-law related bills. Leader Berman’s SB 786 created a nonjudicial process for closing uncontested trusts and discharging trustees; after a technical amendment and testimony from Ray Contreras raising notice concerns, it passed 11-0. President Gates’s SB 50 expanded veterans’ courts statewide, drew broad support from veterans’ groups and advocacy organizations, and was reported favorably 11-0. Senator Simon’s SB 538 standardized extracurricular participation rules for public, private, virtual, and homeschool students; after multiple amendments on homeschool eligibility, fees, and coach compensation, it passed 11-0 with support and opposition from education-related groups. President Gates’s SB 1004, aimed at consumer protections in the sale of dogs and cats, also passed unanimously after testimony from humane organizations. The committee then considered broader policy bills. President Pro Tem Brodeur’s SB 1366 on claims against the government proposed raising sovereign immunity caps and adding CPI adjustments; local government, hospital, and school representatives supported the Senate’s lower-cap approach while warning against the House version, and the bill was reported favorably 11-0. Senator Jones’s SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools, as amended, would let head coaches provide limited personal support to student-athletes and require reporting of assistance; it passed 10-0. Senator Grohl’s SB 1178 on foreign influence and foreign countries of concern drew extensive supportive testimony from national security witnesses and was reported favorably 11-0 after a technical amendment and withdrawal of another amendment. Finally, SB 1632 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles prompted substantial debate and public testimony over domestic terrorism designations, Sharia law references, due process, and free speech concerns; the committee had not yet completed final action on that bill when the transcript ended.

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• Members, the next bill on the calendar for the day is Senate File 1714.
• Senate File 1714 intends to fix that.
• Senate File 1714 intends to fix that.
• Scott moves to amend Senate File 1714. The second and the gross one is as follows.
• Scott moves to amend Senate File 1714. The second and the gross one is as follows.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 1714, a bill on state government and payment transparency in public contracts. Representative Scott explained that the measure is intended to help Minnesota contractors and subcontractors know when public project payments have been made by requiring public owners, upon written request, to provide pay application and payment information within seven days at no cost. He said the bill had bipartisan support and backing from stakeholder groups, including trade associations and public entities, and that it would improve transparency for small businesses and workers waiting to be paid. The bill was amended with a technical change adding a missing word, and the amendment was adopted without opposition. During floor discussion, Representative Cleborn supported the bill, while Representative Berg asked whether trade unions supported it and noted that unions already have collective bargaining rights. Representative Sexton responded that IBEW and several trade unions had reached out and were very supportive. Scott later said he had received a text from Berg indicating support as well. After discussion ended, the House took a roll call vote. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 133 ayes and 0 nays.

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• So, the chair moves that Senate file So, the chair moves that Senate file 1750<00:01:59.160> be
• <01:12:49.200> 1606 that House File 1606 that House File 1606 Am<01:12:51.120> I<01
• House File 3356. So, the chair will move that House File 3356 be re-referred to Ways and Means.
• House File 3658.
• House<01:34:59.400> File<01:34:59.840> 3658. House File 3658. House File 3658.

Bills: SF1750, HF2700, HF1606, HF3356, HF3946, HF3970, HF3658, HF3875, HF2627, SF856, HF1268, HF1338

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan