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• Mark Richie, for DEBED, we’ll stand on our written testimony and support, and we’re here for questions
• Yes, oh, I’m sorry, you weren’t marked to testify in person. I apologize.
• yes yes oh I'm sorry you didn't you yes yes oh I'm sorry you didn't you weren't<00:40:07.800> marked
• c> testify<00:40:08.760> in<00:40:08.880> person<00:40:09.200> I weren't marked
• to testify in person I weren't marked to testify in person I apologize<00:40:12.119> no<00:40

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• see that from a couple of slides that we have come back well, but we are not up to that prepandemic mark
• see that from a couple of slides that we have come back well, but we are not up to that prepandemic mark
• see that from a couple of slides that we have come back well, but we are not up to that prepandemic mark
• see that from a couple of slides that we have come back well, but we are not up to that prepandemic mark
• see that from a couple of slides that we have come back well, but we are not up to that prepandemic mark

Bills: HF1234, HF1956, HF1025, HF1172, HF791

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation

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• My name is Mark Glemmen. I'm the city administrator for the city of Glencoe.
• Mark Glemmen: The city's considering a 1/2% local sales tax, which, if approved by the Glencoe voters
• My name is<01:02:40.520> Mark<01:02:40.760> Glemmen.
• <01:02:41.200> I'm<01:02:41.320> the<01:02:41.400> city is Mark Glemmen.
• I'm the city is Mark Glemmen.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• . >> Uh, thank you so much, Miss Mark, for the overview of the DE1, and we have a testifier online.
• And that is the DE1. >> Uh, thank you so much, Miss Mark, for the overview of the DE1, and we have a
• And that is the DE1. >> Uh, thank you so much, Miss Mark, for the overview of the DE1, and we have a
• <00:15:08.639> for >> Uh thank you so much uh Miss Mark for >> Uh thank you so
• much uh Miss Mark for the<00:15:09.199> uh<00:15:09.920> overview<00:15:10.320> of<

Bills: HF3423, HF2354, HF3634

Keywords: healthcare, provider enrollment, medical assistance, legislation, state funds, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, service verification, Medicaid, human services, electronic documentation, 1183, house

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• Um, but this bill misses the mark, has a lot of technical issues, and I will join with the Minnesota
• Um, but this bill misses the mark, has a lot of technical issues, and I will join with the Minnesota
• Um, but this bill misses the mark, has a lot of technical issues, and I will join with the Minnesota
• Um, but this bill<01:48:33.520> misses<01:48:33.840> the<01:48:34.000> mark,<01:
• , has a lot of bill misses the mark, has a lot of technical<01:48:35.520> issues,<01:48:36.480

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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• Madam Secretary, please call the roll: Schultz, Alanis, Mark Gonzalez, Haney, Harabedian, Lackey, Wicks
• say, even as former chair of Public Safety, sexual assault crimes are one of the worst that leave a mark
• We have Senate Bill 680, Mark—pardon me, one moment.
• Hi, Tessa di Archangelio, Amber Sands, Mark Justice, California, oppose.
• Mark Judkins, from Los Angeles, I urge you to oppose.

Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.

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• further resolved that each entity be it further resolved that each entity hosting commemorative events marking
• the hosting commemorative events marking the hosting commemorative events marking the bicentennial be
• would these these onetime allocations would these these onetime allocations would not be uh unarm marked
• right on the not be uh unarm marked right on the not be uh unarm marked right on the executive branch

Bills: HB 9, HB 22, HB 908, HB 1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Commissioner Mark Court, uh—Mr.
• And this is like exactly the world that, you know, the people who were—the kind of Elon Musks and Mark
• And this is like exactly the world that, you know, the people who were—the kind of Elon Musks and Mark
• And this is like exactly the world that, you know, the people who were—the kind of Elon Musks and Mark
• And this is like exactly the world that, you know, the people who were—the kind of Elon Musks and Mark

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2437, the governor’s proposed tax bill, and first adopted the A25-Z42 amendment to put the bill in the desired shape. Commissioner Paul Marquardt of the Department of Revenue then presented the bill as part of Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan’s budget, describing it as a response to budget pressures that would make the tax system more fair and stable while supporting economic development and jobs. Marquardt walked through the bill’s major provisions. These included sustainable aviation fuel policy, repeal of K-12 education credit assignment, elimination of the political contribution refund, expansion of the research and development credit, short-line railroad infrastructure modernization, changes to the state airport fund levy, replacement of attachments and appearances with distribution systems, a narrow personal property tax exception for low-income housing tenants, reduced aquatic invasive species aid, and a 34% reduction in PILT payments. He then focused on the sales tax article, saying it would lower the statewide rate by 0.75% while expanding the base to selected professional services such as accounting, banking, brokerage, and legal services, with business-to-business transactions exempt. He said the proposal would be effective for sales and purchases after September 30, 2025, and estimated a first-year rate-cut impact of about $99 million versus $215 million from the service expansion, while arguing that most households would see a net tax cut. He also noted other changes such as landlord penalty adjustments, a 30% reduction in sustainable aviation fuel incentive payments, repeal of local government cannabis aid, and repeal of the tax filing modernization account. Public testimony began with Kyle Playford of the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota, who strongly opposed the proposed sales tax on professional services, especially financial planning. He argued that financial planning is an essential service for retirement, investment, and long-term financial security, and said the tax would raise costs for consumers, reduce access for middle-class families, small business owners, and retirees, and put Minnesota firms at a competitive disadvantage. The chair then indicated that additional public testimony would continue before member questions.

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• Uh, and then we have testifiers Mark Bruner, uh, Cal Claire, and maybe Mr. Labau. I'm not certain.
• Uh, and then we have<00:46:44.480> testifiers<00:46:45.280> Mark<00:46:45.520> Bruner
• Mark Bruner, uh, Cal Claire,<00:46:48.079> and<00:46:48.319> maybe<00:46:48.640> Mr
• Uh, Mark Bruner, Manufactured Modular Home Association of Minnesota.
• Mark Bruner continued his testimony, explaining that the issue is the inconsistency between what the

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I see our one testifier listed is Mark Ross on. Good afternoon.
• My name is Mark Ross. I'm the president of the St. Paul Police Federation.
• 00:09:24.080> testifier<00:09:24.560> listed<00:09:24.880> is<00:09:25.120> Mark
• today.<00:09:47.600> My<00:09:47.760> name<00:09:47.839> is<00:09:48.080> Mark
• My name is Mark Ross. I'm the today. My name is Mark Ross.

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• Uh, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the Minnesota Urban Debate League.
• Secretary of State Mark Richie, who's sitting behind us here.
• Mark Richie.
• <01:14:42.880> Mark<01:14:43.120> Richie. bill as well, including Mr.
• Mark Richie. bill as well, including Mr. Mark Richie.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Maybe we can check-mark them if we think it's one we're going to need to go into and make changes.
• we're doing this and sort of going, okay, we know 86 is good, we know 87's good, so we are check-marking
• 34.000> check keep keep doing that maybe we can check keep keep doing that maybe we can check mark
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• them if we think it's one we're mark them if we think it's one we're we're<00:45:36.520> going

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first recessed briefly, then took up HB 570, the prescription drug affordability board (PDAB). The chair and several members discussed the House amendment to repeal the board, which removed the fiscal note. The main concern raised was that the PDAB had not yet produced a clear business case showing value for the taxpayer investment, despite several years of work and four annual reports. Supporters of the repeal said the board’s recent report was largely redundant and that the board should either demonstrate a strong return on investment or be shut down; others cautioned against discarding the program too quickly and urged more time to refine the mission and legislative language. No vote was taken, and the committee appeared to agree to retain the bill for further work, with the possibility of revisiting it in a formal executive session on Tuesday. Members also shifted into discussion of HB 2, beginning with Section 85 on opioid abatement trust fund dollars for shelter programs. Department of Health and Human Services officials explained that the provision would provide $10 million from the opioid abatement trust fund, replacing general funds in the governor’s budget, while also noting an additional $2.5 million prioritized needs request for shelter care that was already fully funded. Committee members asked about shelter bed capacity, job placement efforts, and the remaining balance in the opioid fund; DHHS said there are 934 contracted beds and that case management includes help with housing and employment. Officials also said the current proposed budget includes another $1 million later in HB 2 from the opioid fund. The committee then began discussion of Sections 86 through 87, which would preserve the department’s ability to transfer funds between personnel lines. DHHS said the provision is operationally critical and that losing it would make it extremely difficult to manage the department, though it would not have a direct fiscal impact. The next item introduced was Section 88, extending a suspension related to eligibility for services until July 1, 2027; DHHS indicated that if the suspension were not continued, it would likely increase expenditures for Community Mental Health Centers and potentially others. No votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• As I was driving in this morning, I thought of the Mark Twain quote, 'Golf is a good walk spoiled,' and
• As I was driving in this morning, I thought of the Mark Twain quote, 'Golf is a good walk spoiled,' and
• As I was driving in this morning, I thought of the Mark Twain quote, 'Golf is a good walk spoiled,' and
• Twain<01:02:51.279> quote<01:02:51.880> uh<01:02:52.039> golf thought of the Mark
• Twain quote uh golf thought of the Mark Twain quote uh golf as<01:02:52.440> a<01:02:52.559><

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• He left an unforgettable mark on his family and his community.
• On Sunday, we kicked off Read Across America Day, marking the start of National Reading Month each March
• Today, as a mark of respect to that legacy, the Institute has a public service fellowship named in his
• <07:10:48.360> of<07:10:48.558> respect<07:10:48.958> to Institute today as a mark
• of respect to Institute today as a mark of respect to that<07:10:49.360> Legacy<07:10:49.798>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And so having it clearly marked on the material, on the envelopes that they received, I think will just
• 00:39:26.040> having<00:39:26.240> it<00:39:26.400> clearly<00:39:26.760> marked
• it clearly marked on the material<00:39:28.440> on<00:39:28.560> the<00:39:28.680>
• those ballots to be fed through a tabulator, so that deadline was changed recently from the 7-day mark
• those ballots to be fed through a tabulator, so that deadline was changed recently from the 7-day mark

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• She didn't get a prom, a graduation, a final concert—all the things families want and need to mark these
• She didn't get a prom, a graduation, a final concert—all the things families want and need to mark these
• She didn't get a prom, a graduation, a final concert—all the things families want and need to mark these
• She didn't get a prom, a graduation, a final concert—all the things families want and need to mark these
• families want and and need um to Mark these<00:34:35.240> important<00:34:36.079> Milestones

Keywords: 1183, house

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• the Sturbridge Board of Selectmen over 17 years, many of them as chair, where her leadership was marked

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted an order declaring the First Middlesex District seat vacant following the death of Edward J. Kennedy, with a precept issued for a special election on March 3, 2026. The chamber also adopted a resolution congratulating the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on its 50th anniversary and observed a moment of silence in memory of Mary O'Connor Blancher, with remarks honoring her service as an educator and longtime Sturbridge public servant. The Senate then advanced several local and special legislation items, generally by unanimous consent and voice vote. These included bills on residency limits for Wells police and fire personnel, a Boston police age waiver for Antonio Perez, additional liquor licenses for Palmer, cemetery-related and treasurer-payment matters in Norton, increasing the Lanesborough select board, bond-related legislation, and a Quincy telecommunications revenue bonds bill that was amended with a new draft before being engrossed. The chamber also considered Massachusetts Water Resources Authority service bills for parcels in Sharon, adopting emergency preambles and passing them to engrossment, and a bill removing Hull from regional commissions on the status of women. The Rules Committee reported several matters for immediate consideration, including suspensions of rules and Joint Rule 12 for certain Senate petitions. The Senate also adopted a special order governing future consideration of House No. 4615, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, setting deadlines and procedures for amendments and requiring immediate third reading and engrossment after amendment. The session closed with remarks recognizing Diwali and wishing the clerk a happy birthday, followed by adjournment to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in formal session.

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• when it comes to attendance, please do let one of us know—us meaning me or my wonderful colleagues, Mark

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting was the introductory session of the new Commission on Aging and Independence focused on continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Co-chairs Senator Pat Jehlen and committee staff introduced the commission’s purpose, and members and stakeholders from AARP Massachusetts, the Executive Office of Aging and Independence, LeadingAge Massachusetts, SEIU Local 1199, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Attorney General’s office briefly introduced themselves and described their interests. Several participants emphasized the value of CCRCs for aging in place, while also noting concerns about affordability, accessibility, resident rights, dementia supports, and the need for clearer complaint and oversight processes. The commission reviewed the basic definition of a CCRC, including the requirement for housing plus health-related services, a life contract, and an entrance fee, and discussed how Massachusetts law defines entrance fees and their return. Staff explained that the commission was created by Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024 and is charged with studying CCRC contracts, consumer impacts, financial viability, entrance fees, oversight and enforcement, advertising practices, and procedures for closure or change of ownership. The commission also outlined its deadline to submit recommendations by August 1, 2025. Because quorum issues and technical problems limited the session, no substantive votes were taken. Instead, the meeting focused on logistics: members will receive a survey to suggest priorities, site visits, and outside presenters; the group plans monthly meetings with two in June; and a public hearing may be held earlier in the process so feedback can shape the agenda. Staff also noted that ethics training for members was still being arranged.

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• Or is it like Mark Zuckerberg because I shared it on Facebook?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• This marks their third consecutive state title, their sixth championship in the last eight years, and

Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House