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• If you dedicate your career to educating Minnesota's children, this state and its addresses this in two
• If<00:10:33.960> you<00:10:34.080> dedicate<00:10:34.480> your<00:10:34.600>
• If you dedicate your career to educating Minnesota's<00:10:36.240> children,<00:10:37.120>
• I'm the research director for Northstar Policy Action, a think tank dedicated to improving the lives
• Thank you. dedicate their lives to helping our dedicate their lives to helping our young<00:26:15.640

Bills: HF3119

Keywords: teacher compensation, educational staff, unlicensed staff, minimum wage, inflation adjustment, education finance, 1183, house

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• This proposal establishes a dedicated position to serve as a single point of contact, building a more
• 17.800> proposal<00:49:18.280> establishes<00:49:18.920> a<00:49:19.000> dedicated
• This proposal establishes a dedicated This proposal establishes a dedicated position<00:49:19.960
• 43.160> $186,000 SSIRT model with $186,000 SSIRT model with $186,000 for<00:53:44.800> dedicated
• specialist at MDE to for dedicated specialist at MDE to provide<00:53:46.720> expertise<00:53

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to<00:48:08.280> delivering<00:48:08.960> safe<00:48:09.280> and uh dedicated
• to delivering safe and uh dedicated to delivering safe and reliable<00:48:09.920> drinking<00
• I see that almost half of it's already been dedicated to projects that will be finishing up or is completed
• I see that almost half of it's already<01:21:42.400> been<01:21:43.120> dedicated<01:21
• :43.600> to<01:21:43.680> projects<01:21:44.120> that already been dedicated to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• need of substance abuse treatment, being sent possession of a potentially five-figure check to be dedicated
• <00:59:07.200> be potentially five figure check to be potentially five figure check to be dedicated
• to their own treatment is not dedicated to their own treatment is not an<00:59:09.520> ideal<
• Thank you. >> I have a follow-up for the attorney general... so instead of directly dedicating general
• so instead of directly dedicating so instead of directly dedicating general<01:22:05.360> fund

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related measures, with most of the discussion focused on bills addressing tobacco/vape enforcement, psychology licensure, hospital price transparency, prior authorization, and medical cannabis. The chair opened by explaining the one-minute testimony limit and that written testimony had been reviewed. For SB 2175 on disposable electronic smoking devices, the Department of Health said the bill’s placement in litter-control law was not a good fit because disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous materials like lithium and nicotine, but it supported the intent and pointed to a related measure. Public health and tobacco-control advocates strongly supported the bill, citing youth use, toxic waste, battery fires, and the need to tighten definitions and remove exemptions; a long list of organizations and individuals were noted in support, with no opposition mentioned. For SB 2410, which would create a state directory and enforcement tools for authorized e-cigarette products, the Attorney General’s office strongly supported the measure and said it would help enforce the FDA-authorized list of products through certification, inspections, and civil penalties. The Department of Health said thousands of illegal products remain on the market and cited youth usage rates, while public health groups also supported the bill. One tobacco industry-related witness was noted in opposition. SB 2080, the psychology interjurisdictional compact, drew support from the Department of Corrections, which said it had severe staffing shortages and that the compact would help fill gaps, especially for forensic psychology and neighbor island facilities. Some committee members raised concerns about whether the compact would loosen licensure standards and reduce licensing revenue, and the Board of Psychology was said to be meeting and had not taken a formal position; testimony also noted the need for resources if the compact were adopted. The committee also heard SB 2276 on surgical assistance, with DCCA in opposition and a supporter from the field, but little discussion followed. SB 2277 on hospital price transparency drew support from consumer and patient advocates, who argued that clearer pricing would reduce medical debt and help patients shop for care; DCCA and the Department of Health offered comments, with the department suggesting an alternative enforcement model using outside review entities and noting that implementation would require significant staffing and funding. The Healthcare Association of Hawaii opposed the bill, saying federal transparency rules already cover the issue and state law could create duplication. SB 2282 on prior authorization received comments from insurers and providers; HMSA asked that the bill be set aside pending the report of the prior authorization working group created by Act 151, while the Hawaii Medical Association said prior authorization is a major burden but deferred to regulators on resources. Finally, SB 2413 on medical cannabis was supported by the Office of Medical Cannabis and others, who said the bill would close a patient-access gap by allowing viable seed sales; one witness suggested clarifying jurisdictional language and allowing dispensaries to sell seeds to each other. The committee then began SB 2425 on health insurance, where an addiction treatment provider testified that insurers’ refusal to honor assignment-of-benefits payments can delay reimbursement and create relapse risk for patients, but the transcript cuts off before further action on that bill.

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• We have a couple of dedicated funds within the department that come from various sources.
• And so we have asked the legislature to allow us to draw down from those dedicated accounts rather than
• We have a couple of dedicated funds within the department that come from various sources.
• We have a couple of dedicated funds within the department that come from various sources.
• I don't know how much time I would have to dedicate to that at this point.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee met in a transportation work session and executive session, with the chair explaining the format change to allow fuller discussion and possible expert input before votes. The committee first took up House Bill 209, which would have allowed a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Members said the bill was rendered unnecessary by the broader repeal of vehicle inspections, and the committee voted 16-0 to deem it inexpedient to legislate (ITL), with consent. The same outcome followed for House Bill 212, which would have allowed a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle failed an emissions control test, and House Bill 533, which concerned civilian employees and commercial truck inspections. In both cases, members said the inspection repeal made the bills unnecessary, and in the commercial truck bill there were also concerns that the language did not fit federal requirements and referenced state inspection laws rather than federal ones. Both bills were voted ITL 16-0 and adopted by consent. House Bill 298, dealing with vehicle identification number-related issues and antique vehicle authenticity, also received an ITL recommendation 16-0. Members said the proposal raised fraud concerns and could affect the value and authenticity of antique vehicles, and several said the bill needed more work before any future consideration. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 150, which would define electric vehicle charging stations and establish annual testing fees for the Division of Weights and Measures. That bill drew the most discussion: Representative Sykes described a personal experience with a malfunctioning charging station and a large, unclear bill, arguing that consumer protection regulation is needed. Representative Miller said the fee structure seemed high compared with other inspections and that third-party inspectors were not allowed, though he acknowledged some need for consumer protection. Senator David Watters, the sponsor, said the bill should be improved and suggested a lower annual fee and a fund-based approach to build an inspection program over time. Cheryl, the director of Weights and Measures, testified that the division needs authority, staffing, licensing categories, and expensive test equipment to oversee EV chargers, and that current rules do not adequately cover this emerging technology.

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• discussions about this, and you know one thing that has helped a couple years: we got the money dedicated
• So it does help some of our smaller cities have some dedicated funding coming in so they can plan for
• c><01:41:34.320> got<01:41:34.400> the<01:41:34.719> money<01:41:35.119> dedicated
• <01:41:35.600> money years we got the money dedicated money years we got the money dedicated
• funding coming in so they can dedicated funding coming in so they can plan<01:41:40.880> for<

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But at ADF, which is the nation's, I think, leading nonprofit legal organization dedicated to religious
• I know this committee is dedicated to improving our civil legal system, and HB 5134 will do just that
• After all, why have a dedicated children's event manager if we no longer have children's events?
• For nearly three years, I have dedicated myself to providing affordable books at half the retail price
• We're a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to defending free speech rights of all Americans.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 4961, which would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision. The author said the bill is intended to create incentives to maintain insurance and to address what he described as an unfair system for insured drivers. Texans for Lawsuit Reform and Texas Eagle Forum testified in support, while the Texas Trial Lawyers Association opposed it, warning the bill could also affect pedestrians, passengers, children, and others who did not choose whether a vehicle was insured. The bill author clarified that passengers would be included in the bill’s coverage. No vote was taken and the bill was left pending. House Bill 5570 would extend a legislative attorney CLE exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate to boards or commissions. The author said the measure is meant to ease time burdens and encourage service, and a witness supported it as a modest incentive for public service. A committee member noted a discrepancy in the number of affected attorneys, and the author agreed to verify the correct figure. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 2969, which would restrict the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech based on sincerely held beliefs. The author and several witnesses from Texas Values, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Cecilia Wood argued the bill protects lawyers of faith from an ABA model rule they described as a speech code. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 4260, which would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction, drew opposition from the County Judges and Commissioners Association, which argued existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would burden rural officials. The author said the bill was prompted by concerns about judges using their office to pressure others. The bill was left pending. House Bill 5134 would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect actual damages and would allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill is aimed at preventing harassment and fishing expeditions, especially in family-law disputes. Questions focused on how the standard would work and how it differs from current law; the author said the main change is fee-shifting and a clearer legislative directive. The bill was left pending. House Bill 3095, a committee substitute version of a similar uninsured-motorist bill, would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages and limit economic recovery, with several exceptions. Trial lawyers argued it was unconstitutional because it capped economic damages and could unfairly affect innocent drivers, pedestrians, and older people who no longer drive. The author acknowledged constitutional concerns and said the bill would need further work; the committee withdrew the substitute and left the bill pending. Finally, House Bill 4388 would require all judges, including county judges who perform administrative duties, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct. Supporters said some elected judges avoid accountability by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents argued the bill is too rigid and unnecessary because existing remedies already exist. House Bill 3964 would limit public nuisance claims to their historical role and bar such claims against lawful conduct, conduct already covered by other remedies, and products. The author and supporters said the bill is meant to prevent courts from using public nuisance to make policy, while opponents argued it would eliminate useful remedies and could affect local actions against environmental or product-related harms. The author said the bill would not affect statutory nuisance claims, private nuisance claims, or other causes of action, and would be amended to clarify some provisions. The bill was left pending.

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• c><00:03:07.840> fund<00:03:08.080> as<00:03:08.239> a<00:03:08.319> non-dedicated
• the general fund as a non-dedicated the general fund as a non-dedicated receipt.<00:03:10.239>
• ><00:15:19.040> a expected to the general fund as a expected to the general fund as a non-dedicated
• <00:15:20.639> So<00:15:20.800> that's<00:15:21.040> where non-dedicated receipt
• So that's where non-dedicated receipt. So that's where it<00:15:21.279> comes.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• If we can pass an operating levy, we can proactively invest in our students, retain our dedicated staff
• <00:08:51.839> staff<00:08:52.600> and students retain our dedicated staff and students
• retain our dedicated staff and prevent<00:08:53.160> further<00:08:53.600> budget<00:08
• :34:59.920> youth<00:35:00.240> Partners<00:35:00.720> all<00:35:00.960> dedicated
• <00:35:01.400> to and youth Partners all dedicated to and youth Partners all dedicated to

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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• smaller tax bases, are facing difficult decisions and potentially reducing or eliminating their dedicated
• of their dedicated emergency management role,<00:11:00.800> effectively<00:11:01.360> weakening
• each county, tribe, and city of the first class has the resources necessary to employ and equip dedicated
• Some jurisdictions will utilize this funding to hire a dedicated emergency management director, and some
• Some jurisdictions need this funding just to staff a dedicated EM director, but this proposed funding

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• fee or a dedicated revenue stream.
• ><01:23:40.480> back<01:23:40.679> through<01:23:40.840> a<01:23:40.960> dedicated
• that are paid back through a dedicated that are paid back through a dedicated fee<01:23:42.000><
• c> or<01:23:42.280> a<01:23:42.480> dedicated<01:23:42.960> Revenue fee or a
• dedicated Revenue fee or a dedicated Revenue stream<01:23:45.400> I'll<01:23:45.560> walk<

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have those dedicated costs and continue to see a growth economy that we've seen in Minnesota coming
• We have those dedicated costs and continue to see a growth economy that we've seen in Minnesota coming
• We have those dedicated costs and continue to see a growth economy that we've seen in Minnesota coming
• We have those dedicated costs and continue to see a growth economy that we've seen in Minnesota coming
• Dedicated public servants have been fired, all thanks to Donald Trump and Elon Musk's erratic actions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In the event of an audit, our staff member must dedicate an entire week to fulfilling our obligations
• must dedicate an entire week<00:09:11.440> to<00:09:11.600> fulfilling<00:09:12.000>
• So typically, when a city would enact a local sales tax, it would be dedicated to a certain project,
• <00:53:57.720> to<00:53:57.880> a tax it would would be dedicated to a tax it would
• would be dedicated to a certain<00:53:58.480> project<00:53:59.240> I<00:53:59.319>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But thanks to the dedication of her teachers, her reading interventionists, and staff, and the principal
• I've been a dedicated professional at King for nearly 12 years, and I've witnessed significant changes
• I've been a dedicated professional at King for nearly 12 years, and I've witnessed significant changes
• This funds the work of dedicated professionals focused on a number of areas critical to our students,
• Center this funds the work of dedicated Center this funds the work of dedicated professionals<01:13:07.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Joshua was a man of strong faith, a dedicated Texas patriot, and a loving family man.
• Their<00:15:54.800> dedication<00:15:55.360> both<00:15:55.600> on<00:15:55.759>
• Their dedication both on the court and in<00:15:56.480> the<00:15:56.639> classroom<00
• Their bravery, professionalism, and dedication embody the spirit of resilience and unity that defines
• > embody professionalism, and dedication embody professionalism, and dedication embody the<00:

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Section 34 addresses the judicial branch resources dedicated to the dockets.
• Section 35 requires a dedicated prosecutor and public defender for each docket.
• The director of the State's Attorneys and the State's Attorney shall also dedicate victim advocates and
• a dedicated prosecutor and public<00:23:53.200> defender<00:23:53.760> for<00:23:54.000
• victim advocates and shall also dedicate victim advocates and administrative<00:24:18.360> staff<

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• We also saw and received two positions on the last budget cycle that were dedicated to implementing one
• to implementing um that were dedicated to implementing um one<01:10:31.040> the<01:10:31.199>
• We're asking to see dedication by legislators to enact a bill which includes the providers' input changes
• Those expectations do matter, but they belong in a dedicated profession quality framework with coaching
• matter, but they belong in a dedicated matter, but they belong in a dedicated profession<01:58:59.040

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Judge Nakason has dedicated her work to public service. Before law school, she interned with U.S.
• Judge Nakason has dedicated her work to public service. Before law school, she interned with U.S.
• <00:32:01.039> her another appointee who has dedicated her another appointee who has dedicated
• They threaten not only livestock and income but also the safety of those who dedicate their lives to
• their lives to of those who dedicate their lives to this<02:02:51.159> land.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• don't recall the number off the top of my head, there is a bill currently that would establish a dedicated
• don't recall the number off the top of my head, there is a bill currently that would establish a dedicated
• don't recall the number off the top of my head, there is a bill currently that would establish a dedicated
• We have a meeting tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., and all day is dedicated to the Commissioner's Office budget
• to the Commissioner's day is dedicated to the Commissioner's Office<02:30:36.920> budget<02:30

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The meeting began as a Division 3 work session on HB 71, but much of the early discussion focused on whether a previously discussed non-germane amendment could be considered or voted on that day. Members and the chair debated process and notice requirements, and the clerk’s guidance was that the amendment needed a separate public hearing before the full Finance Committee. The amendment was described as requiring DHHS contracts and addenda to include compliance with the Patient Bill of Rights, with a repeal date so the requirement would expire on November 30, 2026. The motion to move OTP on HB 71 with the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee agreed the amendment would be scheduled for a future full Finance hearing instead. The committee then turned to HB 71 itself and heard testimony from DHHS representatives John Williams and Jenny O’Higgins on the fiscal note and policy implications. Members questioned the estimate that the bill could put $12 million to $18 million per year in federal funding at risk, including HUD and Office of Refugee Resettlement funds. DHHS explained that the estimate was based on a broad reading of the bill’s term “specified alien,” which they said was not clearly defined in the bill, so they analyzed it using the federal definition of “alien” and assumed the bill could affect lawfully present non-citizens as well as undocumented individuals. They said the figure represented a worst-case scenario and that they were not claiming the loss was certain. Members also pressed DHHS on whether the bill could affect emergency sheltering in schools, public academies, or institutions of higher learning during disasters. DHHS said the language could create conflicts with federal funding conditions because emergency shelter programs generally cannot impose barriers on who may be sheltered, and they warned that excluding certain people could affect refugee-related and HUD funding. Questions were raised about whether the bill’s language would apply to private institutions as well as public ones, and whether the state could still use schools in short-term emergencies. DHHS said the language was broad, that they could not answer every legal question definitively, and that they would need input from public health and legal staff. No final vote on HB 71 was taken in the portion provided; the committee remained in discussion/work session mode after the amendment motion was withdrawn.

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• In 2009, she co-founded Growing Up Boulder, continuing her dedication to youth, community engagement,
• > educator, dedicated public servant, educator, dedicated public servant, educator, community<
• <00:55:30.640> to Boulder, continuing her dedication to Boulder, continuing her dedication
• dedicated workspace. The press has some. dedicated workspace. The press has some.
• It creates a dedicated cash USC 872.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, took roll, and approved the journal of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, as corrected. Members then made several announcements, including committee meeting notices, a Colorado Farm Bureau burger bash, recognition of Nurses Week, Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and a commendation honoring former legislator Dorothy Rupert for her public service and advocacy. The chamber also heard a report that Rep. Flynnel had helped save a life by calling 911 when she witnessed a medical emergency near the Capitol. Committee reports were received from Appropriations and Business Affairs and Labor, and the majority leader moved a slate of bills to special order for May 7. The House then proceeded to special orders and considered House Bill 1433, which would allow the firefighter behavioral health trust to receive gifts, grants, and donations to sustain services for firefighters dealing with trauma. Supporters described the program as essential for first responders, and the bill passed. The chamber next considered House Bill 1429 on consolidating administration of public assistance programs. Supporters said it would stabilize the safety net, reduce error rates, and create a transition plan involving counties, state departments, and frontline workers; the appropriations report and the bill both passed. House Bill 1416, which transfers money from the Universal High School Scholarship Cash Fund to support small businesses and the Colorado Small Business Development Center, also passed as amended after debate over the use of the scholarship fund and its prior implementation challenges. Opponents argued the money should remain with students, while supporters said the fund had already distributed most of its original allocation and the transfer would help small businesses without creating a new program.