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• Minnesota deserves these protections. Minnesota deserves these protections.
• :20.880> receive they're within Minnesota, they receive they're within Minnesota, they receive
• executive director for the Minnesota executive director for the Minnesota Chiefs<01:09:28.159>
• Chiefs representing the Minnesota Chiefs representing the Minnesota Chiefs Association,<01:09
• all are provided under the Minnesota all are provided under the Minnesota data<01:10:17.120>

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• <00:02:02.680> housing am the commissioner of Minnesota housing am the commissioner of Minnesota
• Peter, Minnesota.
• Peter, Minnesota.
• <00:28:41.320> this communities throughout Minnesota this communities throughout Minnesota
• proportion from R um Greater Minnesota proportion from R um Greater Minnesota to<00:35:15.640>

Bills: HF2148, HF2693, HF2542, HF1141, HF1770, HF1489, HF1709, HF244, HF1266, HF807, HF2619, HF1340

Keywords: affordable housing, local control, revolving loan fund, community partnerships, Minnesota housing policy, housing, locally controlled housing, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, housing infrastructure bonds, state bonds, bonding bill, supportive housing, permanent supportive housing, homelessness, veterans housing, senior housing, manufactured home parks, community land trust, single-family housing, multifamily housing

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• Um so they technically Minnesota VA.
• government affairs for the Minnesota government affairs for the Minnesota Department<00:13:29.360
• <00:17:21.360> resident of a Mong American Minnesota resident of a Mong American Minnesota
• related costs for the Minnesota related costs for the Minnesota Department<00:18:37.280> of
• <01:00:27.920> Thank Minnesota Army National Guard. Thank Minnesota Army National Guard.

Bills: HF3919, HF3467, HF3741

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, veterans affairs, food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, state resources, reporting requirements, agency initiatives, veterans, educational assistance, tuition waiver, spouses, children, military service, benefits

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes, then heard an update from Metro Meals on Wheels on a veterans home-delivered meals grant funded by the committee in 2023. Testifiers said the program has served more than 82,000 meals to over 500 veterans, but funding is running short; enrollment was stopped in July 2025 and meal service was reduced to five per week to stretch dollars. They said the program is serving 168 veterans as of January 31 and will likely run out of funds in July unless additional money is provided. Members asked about eligibility and how the program ensures the grant is used only for veterans who do not qualify for other services; the organization said referrals come through county veteran service officers, MACV, hospitals, and other partners, and that it can provide confidential tracking information. No vote was taken on funding, but members expressed support and interest in more documentation. The committee then took up House File 3919, which implements recommendations from a task force on benefits for SGU veterans and irregular forces who served in the secret war in Laos from 1961 to 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs said the bill largely reflects the task force report and technical recommendations, including adding SGU veterans to the burial fee statute so burial costs in state cemeteries can be covered, while noting there is still an unresolved issue about headstone costs for spouses and dependents. A testifier from the task force supported the bill but objected to creating a separate SGU veteran designation on driver’s licenses, arguing it could create two classes of veterans and add administrative costs; he urged using a single veteran designation instead. Other public testimony emphasized the service of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and other allies in Laos and urged the legislature to adopt the recommendations broadly. The committee discussed the burial fee language and the purpose of the designation, but no final action or vote on HF 3919 was taken in the portion provided.

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• statute, Minnesota enforcement, and the use of USPAP.
• some some differences between Minnesota some some differences between Minnesota statute<00:39:10.319
• statute Minnesota enforcement and the statute Minnesota enforcement and the use<00:39:11.920> PA<
• 18.640> in standards in St Louis Minnesota and in standards in St Louis Minnesota and in Sacramento
• an appraiser in the state of Minnesota an appraiser in the state of Minnesota you<00:47:26.440><

Bills: HF2335, HF2400, HF2401, HF2522

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

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• government relations for the Minnesota government relations for the Minnesota Department<00:04:14.879
• and the board chair of Aspire Minnesota. and the board chair of Aspire Minnesota.
• therapy ecosystem in Minnesota. therapy ecosystem in Minnesota.
• internship in Minnesota is 1,280 hours. internship in Minnesota is 1,280 hours.
• Um and there's more Minnesota.

Bills: HF4438, HF4467, HF4379, SF3402, HF4349, HF4064, HF84, HF85, HF3804

Keywords: healthcare, WIC, community health, licensing, speech-language pathology, audiology, contract term limits, healthcare services, provider enrollment, disenrollment, premium payments, medical assistance, substance use disorders, mental health, children's mental health, early childhood, early intervention, consultation grants, Head Start, child care

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• Minnesota, assisting children from birth to age 22.
• It's a regional need across northeastern Minnesota. Thank you.
• It's in Dayton, Minnesota, which is in my district.
• My name is Steve Gander, Representative from District 1B up in northern Minnesota.
• The Red Lake Nation is currently the largest tribal nation in Minnesota and growing.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• So, thank you. northeastern Minnesota. The Northern northeastern Minnesota.
• , square miles of northeastern Minnesota, square miles of northeastern Minnesota, assisting<00:01
• <00:01:55.600> families impact thousands of Minnesota families impact thousands of Minnesota
• square miles of northeastern Minnesota. square miles of northeastern Minnesota.
• :13:37.920> in<00:13:38.160> my Dayton, Minnesota, which is in my Dayton, Minnesota, which

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• > Area<00:03:26.000> Agencies Minnesota Association of Area Agencies Minnesota Association
• very important program here in Minnesota very important program here in Minnesota to<00:03:45.440
• In rural Minnesota, greater Minnesota, we do know that one of the things we talk about a lot is how do
• <00:36:42.480> And Minnesota Department of Health. And Minnesota Department of Health.
• <00:52:09.440> supplemental language in the Minnesota supplemental language in the Minnesota

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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• those cancers eligible for Minnesota those cancers eligible for Minnesota public<00:05:16.000>
• Bruce Newstead with Minnesota retailers. Bruce Newstead with Minnesota retailers.
• <00:21:05.280> The operating here in Minnesota. The operating here in Minnesota.
• In Minnesota, gambling for years.
• here in Minnesota. here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota in the last few years. Minnesota in the last few years.
• Minnesota does it different.
• Minnesota does it different.
• Minnesota, that would take care of that. Minnesota, that would take care of that.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• Unbelievably, Bailey had five prior Minnesota DWI convictions and another one in Wisconsin.
• Minnesota Emergency Managers.
• Minnesota Counties Executive Board member.
• In Minnesota.
• is adequately resourced as outlined in Minnesota state statute 410.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• > Minnesota<00:51:48.480> County's<00:51:49.440> executive Association Minnesota
• upcoming implementation of the Minnesota upcoming implementation of the Minnesota Rehabilitation
• for the association of Minnesota for the association of Minnesota counties<01:25:45.800> as
• <01:25:48.159> Association director for the Minnesota Association director for the Minnesota
• supervision in the state of Minnesota supervision in the state of Minnesota receive<01:26:05.000

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

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• We serve all in Minnesota.
• At embrace all Minnesota communities.
• Uh MHC forwards a ma a Minnesota law.
• Sketches of Minnesota.
• Minnesota? Minnesota? >> Mr.<00:35:59.839> Lindsay >> Mr. Lindsay >> Mr.

Bills: HF4148

Keywords: Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources

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• infrastructure in Minnesota. infrastructure in Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota depends on are at risk. Minnesota depends on are at risk.
• remained in Minnesota for practice. remained in Minnesota for practice.
• Minnesota? Minnesota?

Bills: HF4343

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house

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• <00:40:09.359> That's<00:40:09.680> literally Minnesota taxpayers.
• That's literally Minnesota taxpayers.
• That is not like a Minnesota unique problem. That is a national problem.
• Courts in Minnesota payment withhold.
• So, in greater Minnesota, one of about.

Bills: HF3797, HF3780, HF4068, HF3935

Keywords: long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations

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• value<00:36:45.040> family Minnesota has a long value family Minnesota has a long value family
• of these Minnesota children are U.S. citizens.
• <00:54:56.080> once the policy change here in Minnesota once the policy change here in Minnesota
• Minnesota has the power to Facility. Minnesota has the power to protect its children.
• <01:35:09.160> in Children's Defense Fund Minnesota in Children's Defense Fund Minnesota in

Bills: HF3415

Keywords: child care, day care, licensed child care center, license-exempt child care, immigration enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, judicial warrant, facility access, sensitive locations, immigrant families, Minnesota Statutes chapter 142B, 1183, house

Bills: HF3127, HF3524, HF3525, HF3754

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, overtime compensation, tax deduction, income tax, federal regulations, tax reform, tip income, federal tax deduction, Minnesota Statutes, individual income, employer contributions, Trump accounts, federal law, gross income exclusion, 1183

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• <00:01:55.360> um Farm just outside of zota Minnesota um Farm just outside of zota Minnesota
• Deputy Commissioner at the Minnesota Deputy Commissioner at the Minnesota Department<00:25:50.320
• throughout especially Greater Minnesota throughout especially Greater Minnesota and<01:02:01.240
• melanowski I'm with the Minnesota melanowski I'm with the Minnesota Department<01:03:30.200>
• <01:04:12.839> questions<01:04:13.559> the Minnesota questions the Minnesota questions

Bills: HF1063

Keywords: grain buyers, grain dealer, grain elevator, agriculture, financial reporting, audit, CPA review, independent accountant, financial statement, balance sheet, cash flow, nonpublic data, licensee oversight, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, grain purchase volume, insolvency, nonpayment, warehouse chain, fiduciary duties, producer protection

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• commissioner for energy at the Minnesota commissioner for energy at the Minnesota Department<00:
• electricity system works in Minnesota. electricity system works in Minnesota.
• , done in proceedings in Minnesota, done in proceedings in Minnesota, providing<00:21:48.000>
• <00:57:59.599> Uh, across Minnesota, North Dakota. Uh, across Minnesota, North Dakota.
• Minnesota, but the surrounding states. Minnesota, but the surrounding states.

Bills: HF4236, HF4122, HF4377

Keywords: public utility, interim rates, utility rates, rate case, general rate case, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, PUC, rate increase cap, rate freeze, refunds, customer refunds, ratepayer protection, electric utility, gas utility, regulated utility, ratemaking, return on equity, rate base, test year, rate design

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• I'm David Kelleher from the Minnesota Historical Society.
• There was language in that that said the Minnesota Historical Society may make corrections to the legal
• <00:08:48.760> Thank the Minnesota Historical Society.
• Thank the Minnesota Historical Society.
• Historical Society may make Minnesota Historical Society may make corrections<00:10:03.880> to

Bills: HF3643, HF3426, HF4222, HF4224

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, environment