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• He said Total Wine has almost 300 superstores across 30 states, including 11 in Minnesota.
• for a Minnesota State campus. for a Minnesota State campus.
• Southwest State University, again, similar to the other Minnesota State requests that are in here for
• Southwest State University, again, similar to the other Minnesota State requests that are in here for
• Southwest State University, again, similar to the other Minnesota State requests that are in here for

Bills: HF4145, HF4009, HF4304, SF2511, HF4090, HF357, HF901

Keywords: alcohol consumption, nursing homes, assisted living, resident activities, Minnesota Statutes, seasonal liquor licenses, resorts, intoxicating liquor, county board, Brainerd, Northern Pacific Center, event center, liquor license, on-sale license, alcohol sales, special law, local option, Minnesota liquor law, chapter 340A, Sunday sales

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• I'm also a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association business law section.
• <00:34:52.399> of<00:34:52.480> Minnesota<00:34:53.359> we country in the state
• of Minnesota we country in the state of Minnesota we have<00:34:53.679> a<00:34:53.839> couple
• How would this bill, if it’s state law in Minnesota, interact with our insurance market?
• <01:11:40.440> of<01:11:41.000> Minnesota and rates in the state of Minnesota and rates

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• use um a bill that um ties back to state use um a bill that um ties back to state statute<00:09:
• overseen by federal and state overseen by federal and state regulators.<00:13:48.320> In<
• of Minnesota.
• , including Minnesota.
• Department of Commerce, all 50 states. Department of Commerce, all 50 states.

Bills: HF3604, HF2236, HF3709, HF3766, HF2400

Keywords: bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 26, after correcting the header date to Thursday, February 26. It then took up House File 36004, as amended by the author’s technical A1 amendment. Representative Van Binsbergen described the bill as a change to statute governing bulk delivery of nonoxygenated fuel, especially for boats and other watercraft, to allow direct delivery to vehicles rather than requiring transport of fuel in containers or removal of boats from the water. Members generally supported the concept, citing convenience for lake users, reduced travel and potential invasive species spread, and fewer spill risks, but the chair said the bill would be laid over pending additional clarification from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies. House File 2236 was then introduced as a vehicle bill for possible future omnibus use and laid over without testimony or opposition. The committee also heard House File 3709, which would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer custodial accounts for digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The authors framed the bill as a consumer-protection and competitiveness measure that would let local institutions keep pace with customer demand and prevent Minnesotans from relying on out-of-state or offshore providers. Testimony from the Department of Commerce and credit union representatives supported the bill, saying it would level the playing field, keep digital assets under Minnesota oversight, and help local institutions remain relevant; one witness said significant liquidity had been leaving local communities for outside exchanges. Questions from members focused on whether the accounts would be NCUA-insured, how the bill related to unclaimed property, and whether the policy goal was consumer protection or simply preserving bank relevance. Several members expressed support but also cautioned about crypto volatility, scams, and the need to avoid turning credit unions into exchanges. The discussion ended without a final vote in the excerpt, with the bill still under committee consideration.

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• <00:07:33.680> 8,000 state of Minnesota with over 8,000 state of Minnesota with over 8,000
• sheriffs of the state of Minnesota.
• State your name and begin your testimony. County, Minnesota.
• the 87 elected sheriffs of the state of Minnesota.
• c> for that Minnesota is a top 10 state for that Minnesota is a top 10 state for retail<01:40:51.679

Bills: HF962, HF3541, HF2936, HF3762, HF2879

Keywords: Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting

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• Under state law in Minnesota, we are required to refund the full amount.
• Under state law in Minnesota, we are required to refund the full amount.
• Under law, under state law in Minnesota, we are required to refund the full amount.
• <00:56:57.520> So<00:56:58.000> um in in the state of Minnesota.
• So um in in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3642, HF2700, HF3615

Keywords: virtual currency, kiosks, prohibition, customer payouts, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer privacy, data privacy, health data, sensitive data, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, personal data, data broker, targeted advertising, geofencing, location tracking, health care privacy, patient privacy, consent, minor privacy, children's privacy

Summary: The Commerce Finance and Policy Committee met on House File 3642, which would prohibit virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota. The bill was laid over, and the committee adopted a DE1 author’s amendment. Chair Kaggel and Representative Perryman described the measure as a response to widespread scams using crypto kiosks, especially against older adults and other vulnerable people, and said they would continue working with the Department of Commerce and other stakeholders. Testimony from law enforcement and advocates strongly supported the ban. A St. Cloud police sergeant and a Woodbury detective described cases in which victims lost large sums, said the current safeguards and refund rules are being bypassed, and argued that the kiosks are difficult to investigate because funds move quickly and often overseas. An AARP Minnesota volunteer also supported the bill, saying kiosks are a preferred tool for scammers and that existing protections have not kept pace with the problem. The Department of Commerce said it strongly supports the bill and reported that it has received 120 complaints over three years involving nearly $1 million in reported losses, with 2025 the worst year so far. The main opposition came from CoinFlip’s general counsel, who argued that the problem is fraud generally, not kiosks themselves, and said Minnesota already has consumer protections, including refunds for eligible victims. He urged stronger regulation rather than a ban, citing blockchain analytics, hold periods, and 24-hour customer service as alternatives. Committee members then asked questions about how long kiosks have operated in Minnesota, how many there are, who owns them, and the scale of losses; Commerce said there are hundreds statewide, operated by a variety of companies, and that reported losses are likely undercounts.

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• and<00:24:16.360> we<00:24:16.480> need uh the state of Minnesota to and we need uh
• the state of Minnesota to and we need to<00:24:16.720> have<00:24:16.880> large<00:24:
• The state of Minnesota and our residents need to know what the process is when we spend $4 million on
• 300 police chiefs across the state of Minnesota and over 100 command staff members.
• We are the second poorest county in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3753, HF4299, HF4700, HF4282, HF4139, HF3530, HF4031

Keywords: school safety, threat assessment, pilot project, education, real-time monitoring, public safety, HF4299, school safety specialists, Minnesota School Safety Center, appropriation, general fund, fiscal year 2026, school security, school violence prevention, student safety, Department of Public Safety, school resource support, education funding, peace officer, training reimbursement

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• That's what other states have done, but instead of hiring 400 employees in the state of Minnesota, maybe
• That's what other states have done, but instead of hiring 400 employees in the state of Minnesota, maybe
• That's what other states have done, but instead of hiring 400 employees in the state of Minnesota, maybe
• That's what other states have done, but instead of hiring 400 employees in the state of Minnesota, maybe
• That's what other states have done, but instead of hiring 400 employees in the state of Minnesota, maybe

Bills: HF1976

Keywords: paid leave, family leave, employment law, Minnesota statute, benefit eligibility, seasonal employment, workforce, labor rights, 1183, house

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• <00:26:58.279> to<00:26:58.440> this state of Minnesota is rising to this state of
• Aon Stark, State Director of Water Action Minnesota, began testimony.
• <00:51:46.160> of<00:51:46.280> Minnesota<00:51:46.920> and state of Minnesota and
• state of Minnesota and how<00:51:49.680> that<00:51:50.000> draws<00:51:50.559> on<
• in Minnesota and the surrounding<01:19:53.400> states surrounding states surrounding states representative

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

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

Bills: HF1141

Keywords: housing, finance, affordable housing, infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, supportive housing, homeless prevention, elderly assistance, community development

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• Unlike many other states that have instituted a PACE program, Minnesota already has the MSHO program
• Unlike many other states that have instituted a PACE program, Minnesota already has the MSHO program
• The last person with a developmental disability was discharged from the state hospitals in Minnesota
• got<01:49:11.560> all<01:49:11.679> the state of Minnesota they've got all the state
• from this State hospitals in Minnesota<01:49:24.480> in Minnesota in Minnesota in 1997<01:49:

Bills: HF1937, HF2407, HF1678, HF1477, HF2040, HF1840, HF257

Keywords: PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing

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• People in this packet from across the state of Minnesota who have had not just positive interactions
• The state of Minnesota has the opportunity to show its support of a program that serves all of Minnesota
• The Minnesota Board on Aging is the federally designated state unit on aging organization in the state
• so they're not Aging so across the state so they're not Minnesota<01:15:00.800> Board<01:15:01.040
• I sit here before you as the first Kenyan American elected to the Minnesota state legislature, a testament

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• But it does incentivize the building out of E15 infrastructure in the state of Minnesota.
• But it does incentivize the building out of E15 infrastructure in the state of Minnesota.
• <00:10:13.200> of E15 infrastructure in the state of E15 infrastructure in the state of Minnesota
• best for the entire state of agriculture in<00:24:54.960> Minnesota<00:24:55.520> not<
• of state government does important work for the people of Minnesota, and people in Minnesota will be

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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• States which is good news for Minnesota States which is good news for Minnesota that<00:15:34.720
• <00:53:07.680> of<00:53:07.760> Minnesota matter of statute the state of Minnesota
• matter of statute the state of Minnesota would<00:53:08.400> not<00:53:08.559> be<00:53
• <01:04:15.280> of<01:04:15.520> Minnesota tax receipts for the state of Minnesota tax
• As utility bills rise for folks across the state, this bill protects Minnesota ratepayers from being

Bills: HF4059, HF76

Keywords: climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, financing, sustainability, environmental policy, renewable energy, Minnesota Climate Innovation Financing Authority, earned incentive release credit, release credits, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, sentence reduction, good time, prison time, incarceration, violent offenses, murder, criminal sexual conduct, sex offenses

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• I mean this is billions of dollars that stay in the state of Minnesota instead of sending it over to
• > of the state of Minnesota instead of the state of Minnesota instead of sending<00:05:02.320>
• I'm the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business in Minnesota.
• Brian Cook, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: House File 3816 would bring the state into conformity with
• I am state director for NFIB here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF3127, HF3816, HF3814, HF3815, HF3817

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity

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• <00:03:34.879> Um, There are 14 community land trusts in the state of Minnesota.
• <00:04:32.080> over state of Minnesota has invested over state of Minnesota has invested over
• 150 housing and redevelopment authorities across the state of Minnesota.
• 150 housing and redevelopment authorities across the state of Minnesota.
• <00:38:12.720> of protect people across the state of protect people across the state of Minnesota

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• They're located in districts all across the state of Minnesota, including your districts.
• They're located in districts all across the state of Minnesota, including your districts.
• It would allow facilities in the state of Minnesota to import, in this case, reindeer from the state
• States on behalf of myself and Minnesota States on behalf of myself and Minnesota Farmers<01:15:
• the<01:24:45.119> country know state of Minnesota and the country know state of Minnesota

Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan

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• So not every state has the factors that attract data center investment, but you here in Minnesota do.
• But can you tell me why it is that Minnesota is in red and some of our neighboring states are not?
• <01:15:50.280> faces Minnesota businesses as our state faces Minnesota businesses as our state
• So this does actually increase taxes for the state of Minnesota.
• So this does actually increase taxes for the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1277, HF1006

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, property tax, abatement, land bank, redevelopment, political subdivision, 1183, house

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• programs recognized under the Minnesota programs recognized under the Minnesota Read<00:03:52.560
• Minnesota is supposed to screen matters.
• The Minnesota Read Act is a big step in the right direction for improving literacy.
• The Minnesota Read Act is a training.
• I respectfully or respectfully state.

Bills: HF60, HF3067, HF3730, HF3638, HF3401

Keywords: interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction