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• So, thank you, Miss Scott, for being here.
• May I stop you right there, Miss Scott?
• So all right, now we got the paper, Miss Scott.
• And so, Miss Scott, you're... ...for them. And so, uh, Miss Scott, you're good-hearted.
• Thank you, Miss Scott. Singleton, yes. Thank you, Miss Scott.

Keywords: 923, senate, all

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• . >> Representative Scott. >> Representative Scott. Uh, thank you, Madam Chair.
• >> Cheer Scott. Um, thank you, Madam Chair. >> Cheer Scott.
• >> Chair Scott, no.
• Scott. I really appreciate that Scott.
• >> Scott, >> Scott, >> Scott, >> thank<01:15:42.560> you.

Bills: HF3661, HF2380, HF3468, HF3483

Keywords: facial recognition, privacy, government surveillance, public safety, data protection, civil liberties, disability rights, discrimination, accommodations, employment, housing, public services, education, civil action, failure to render aid, damages, Minnesota Statutes, legal liability, trespass, civil immigration enforcement

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.

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• Senator Scott [ID: member_3490]. Mr.
• Scott. Mr. Merkley. Mrs. Murray. Mr. Wyden. Mr. Sanders. Mr. Warner. Sorry, Mr. Whitehouse. Mr.
• Scott. Mr. Merkley. Mrs. Murray. Mr. Wyden. Mr. Sanders. Mr. Whitehouse. Mr. Warner: No. Mr.
• Scott: Aye. Mr. Merkley: Mrs. Murray: Mr. Wyden: No. Mr. Sanders: No. Mr. Whitehouse: Mr.
• Scott: Aye. Mr. Merkley: No, this is the next tier. Mrs. Murray: Mr. Wyden: Mr. Sanders: Mr.

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• <00:08:11.039> for to the senator from Scott for to the senator from Scott for explanation
• Senator from Scott. Scott. Scott. >> Thank<00:08:15.199> you,<00:08:15.440> Mr.
• <00:24:57.600> Yes, >> from Scott since 2021? Yes, >> from Scott since 2021?
• >> Senator<00:26:44.000> from<00:26:44.240> Scott >> Senator from Scott >
• Thank you, Senator from Scott. Mr.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum. The chamber excused an absent senator, approved the prior journal, received House communication that the House had passed HB 168, 185, 249, and 455 and requested concurrence, and heard committee reports advancing SB 37 and SB 214 from Agriculture, SB 157 and SB 189 with a committee substitute from Banking and Insurance, and SJR 54 with a committee substitute from Families and Children. The Senate also introduced SB 226 on pre-need burial contracts and SR 113 honoring Robert Connley Young. The main floor debate centered on SB 101, an act relating to children, which would require a mandatory 12-month expulsion for students in grades 6-12 who assault a school employee, with exceptions for certain students with disabilities under an IEP and for incidents involving provocation by a school employee. The bill also creates a mandatory reporting requirement for assaults and penalties for intentionally failing to report them. The sponsor argued the measure responds to widespread, underreported assaults on teachers, citing 25,000 reported incidents since 2021 and sharing testimony from a teacher whose career ended after repeated assaults. Supporters said the bill would improve school safety, accountability, and classroom control, while opponents argued it is too harsh for children, could permanently remove students from school, and should leave more discretion to principals and districts. After debate, the Senate adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for SB 101 and then proceeded to final passage. Several senators spoke for and against the bill during roll-call explanation, with supporters emphasizing teacher safety, parental responsibility, and consequences for repeat offenders, and opponents warning about lost educational opportunities and the need for second chances. The transcript cuts off during the roll call, but the chamber had already adopted the committee substitute and moved to vote on SB 101 as amended.

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• Senator Scott, uh, Mr.
• Senator Scott, uh, Mr.
• Senator Scott. So, Mr.
• Senator Scott, do you wish to debate? Senator Scott, thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Scott, Mr.

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• And Senator Scott.
• Thanks, Senator Scott.
• Thank you, Senator Scott.
• My name is Scott Lopez.
• Senator Scott.

Bills: SB47, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB78

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter

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• A concerned dad, Scott.
• Representative Scott will yield.
• And will Representative Scott continue to yield? Representative Scott will continue to yield.
• And will Representative Scott yield to a few more questions? Representative Scott will yield.
• And would Representative Scott yield to that question? Representative Scott will yield.

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• Welcome, Scott. Thank you.
• Thank you, Chairman Warrey, Scott.
• And back to you, Scott. Thank you. Thank you for bringing that up. And back to you, Scott.
• Thank you, Scott. Thank you.
• Welcome back, Scott. Thank you.

Keywords: 908, all

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• >> Scott. >> Scott. >> Scott.
• Oh,<00:52:30.559> Cher<00:52:30.880> Scott. Oh, Cher Scott. Oh, Cher Scott.
• >> Cheer<00:59:36.240> Scott. >> Cheer Scott. >> Cheer Scott.
• >> Chair<01:20:40.960> Scott. >> Chair Scott. >> Chair Scott. >> No.
• >> Scott.<01:20:45.199> No. >> Scott. No. >> Scott. No.

Bills: HF3477, HF3414, HF103, HF3661, HF3146

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability

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• Thank you, Chair Scott. Scott moves approval of the minutes of April 3rd.
• It requires uh representative Scott.
• Uh co-chair Scott, co-chair testimony.
• So, um with that, Chair Scott, did you want to say something?
• Thank you very much, Chair Scott.

Bills: HF2300

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Today we will be considering another bipartisan bill, this one led by Senators Scott (member_3738) and
• Scott? No. Mr. Young? Mr. Hawley? Mr. Budd? Mr. Curtis? Mr. Justice? Aye. Mr. Husted? Aye. Mr.
• I'm pleased to join Senator Scott in introducing the SBA Disaster Transparency Act.
• Senator Scott of South Carolina, Senator Schiff, Senator Budd, Senator Blackburn, and Senator Scott.
• Scott? No by proxy. Mr. Young? No by proxy. Mr. Hawley? No by proxy. Mr. Budd? Mr. Curtis?

Bills: SB298, SB300, SB371

Keywords: employee relocation, headquarters, Small Business Administration, Washington metropolitan area, telework, cost reduction, rural markets, geographic diversity, disaster loans, accountability, reporting, loan forgiveness, federal funding, SBA reforms, small business, disaster assistance, transparency, report publication, government accountability

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• Woods, Senator Scott. Thank you, Mr. President.
• Senator Scott, Mr.
• President, Senator Scott, that's exactly right.
• Is that correct, Senator Scott? Mr.
• Senator Scott to close on the amendment. Mr.

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• He got off Scott free, I will say. Did you get off Scott free? Senate Bill 541. Mr.
• <00:44:06.080> Did He got off Scott free, I will say.
• Did He got off Scott free, I will say. Did you?
• get off Scott free? get off Scott free?
• And um then uh Commissioner Scott And um then uh Commissioner Scott uh<01:00:22.200> needed

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The chair then asked Chair Scott to present her underlying bill. Chair Scott said, “Thank you, Mr.
• Elling thanked Chair Liebling, Representative Scott, and Chair Scott, and said that members of MTOA?
• Chair, and thank you, Chair Scott.
• Chair Scott asked if he had a comment. Chair Scott then said that her understanding, and Mr.
• your response you know chair Scott your response you know chair Scott before<01:26:27.159> I<

Bills: HF390, HF1202, HF550

Keywords: government data, data practices, record keeping, penalties, legal enforcement, public meetings, transparency, government accountability, interagency groups, Minnesota Statutes, redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, 1183, house

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• Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott. Thank you. Senator Scott? Thank you.
• Madam Chair, Senator Scott.
• Um, Senator Scott. Thank you. Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Scott. I mean, Senator Scott. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Bills: SB246, SB146, SB300, SB301, SB309, SM17

Keywords: massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services

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• Thank you, Chair Scott. Chair Scott moves approval of the minutes of April 3rd.
• Thank you, Chair Lee, Chair Scott, and members.
• Section 12 is also from the judicial branch bill carried by Representative Scott.
• Thank you, Chair Liebling and Chair Scott.
• So, with that, Chair Scott, did you want to say something? Yes, Madam Chair.

Bills: HF2300

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• Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott. Madam >> Other questions? Senator Scott.
• , >> Senator Scott, >> Senator Scott, >> I.
• Yes, Senator Scott. >> questions. Yes, Senator Scott.
• Scott. Scott.

Bills: HB0076, HB0102, HB0115

Keywords: annexation, landowner rights, municipal law, city planning, property, local government, artificial intelligence, synthetic sexual material, child protection, self-harm, criminal liability, cardiac emergency, defibrillator, school safety, training, public health, 916, all

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• pleased to be joined by our newest members, Representative Hillary Holley, Representative Samantha Scott
• I will now ask Representatives Holley, Scott, and Gregory to come to the front of the House chamber,
• I will now ask Representatives Holley, Scott, and Gregory to come to the front of the House chamber,
• Representatives Holley, Scott, and Gregory have some guests with us today.
• Representative Robinson W. moves that the House find and declare that Representatives Holley, Scott,

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Senator Scott, Here. Senator Wilson, Here. Senator Hickey, Here. Senator Lopez, Here.
• Sorry, thank you, Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• We We have a motion from Senator Pinto and a second from Senator Scott. Scott, oh, question.
• Senator Scott, Senator Scott could stand up. Of course, he's a ranking member. I'm sorry.
• Senator Gaviria, Scott.

Keywords: 996, all

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• Chair, and Representative<01:08:35.480> Scott,<01:08:36.080> uh Representative Scott, uh
• Representative Scott again, I'm you.
• Chair and thank you Chair Scott for Mr.
• Thank you, Representative Scott and members.
• Representative Scott, you are on your way. Thank you. Thank you, Representative Scott, and members.

Bills: HF4502, HF3388, HF4106, HF400, HF4138, HF4118, HF4203

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance