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• Subdivision five says the report must be submitted by February 1st, 2027, and subdivision six expires
• > Commissioner Subdivision four says the Commissioner Subdivision four says the Commissioner of
• that would be within subdivision five. that would be within subdivision five.
• the purposes described in subdivision the purposes described in subdivision four. four. four.
• Subdivision seven is technical. Subdivision eight is an expression of intent.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• so this is the political subdivisions so this is the grants<00:28:46.559> to<00:28:46.919>
• This is grants to political subdivisions through a program for local roads and local bridges.
• <00:31:33.320> and gr to political subdivisions and gr to political subdivisions and typically
• named grants to political subdivisions named grants to political subdivisions the<00:36:15.720><
• <00:37:08.400> um of Grants to political subdivisions um of Grants to political subdivisions

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Capital Investment Committee met on January 16 for an informational overview on state bonding and capital investment. House Research analyst Chelsea Griffin and House Fiscal analyst Andrew Lee explained the nonpartisan roles of their offices and then walked members through the basics of Minnesota bonding: how bonds are issued and repaid, how they are categorized, and the main legal authorities governing state general obligation bonds, including the state constitution, Minnesota statutes, and federal tax law. Griffin emphasized that state GO bond proceeds must be used for a public purpose, for a purpose authorized in the constitution, as specifically described in law, and must mature within 20 years. She also noted that state GO bonding is typically originated in the House and that capital projects financed with state GO bonds generally require a three-fifths vote in each chamber. The presentation also covered practical limits and requirements on bonding projects, including the distinction between state and local GO bonding, the role of bond counsel, restrictions on bond-financed property, the prohibition on reimbursing already-paid costs, and the full funding and non-state match requirements. In response to member questions, Griffin clarified that the full funding requirement in section 16A.502 means a project must be fully funded before the appropriation is available, while section 16A.86 reflects an expectation that local governments provide about half the financing for local projects, though the legislature can choose to fund more than half or waive a local match. She also said she did not believe a bill to make the 50 percent match requirement statutory passed last session. Lee then began a spreadsheet-based overview of the 2023 capital budget laws, explaining how capital investment spreadsheets are organized and how different fund types appear in the documents. He highlighted examples such as University of Minnesota projects funded with GO bonds and Minnesota State projects using user financing, where the system contributes a share of project costs from non-state sources such as tuition or system revenues. The committee did not take any votes or formal actions during this informational meeting.

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• to Senate Bill number 1253 from the 89th legislature regular session that authorizes political subdivisions
• HB 13 by Bella Montgomery relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact
• HB 115 by Leo Wilson relating to the use of political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities
• HBA number 149 by Lauterbach relating to the governor's reviews of purchases by political subdivisions
• HB 158 by Shaheen relating to the use of a political, by a political subdivision of public funds for

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• Political subdivisions do not pay property tax. What is their main contention?
• I'm from the Unified Political Subdivision of the State of New Mexico.
• land grants that are not political subdivisions.
• They have specific statutes in Chapter 49, but not as a political subdivision.
• And we're also the baby because we just got our subdivision status in April.

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• Also in subdivision three, you will see prohibitions on vehicle markings so that a reasonable person
• 13.200> will<00:20:13.360> see subdivision uh two, you will see subdivision uh two, you
• In subdivision three, uh the vehicle.
• In subdivision four of repeat offenders.
• In subdivision five, underlying crime.

Bills: HF3475, SF3832, HF3508, HF3917, HF3404, HF3593

Keywords: agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances

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• Subdivision 3 talks about that 50% of all the money recovered would go into the account.
• Uh, Senator Howe, so those lines fall under subdivision 6, which is the subdivision that leaves it up
• subdivision that leaves which is the um subdivision that leaves it<00:28:27.200> up<00:28:27.360
• which is means in subdivision 6 which is different<00:31:14.159> from<00:31:14.320> subdivision
• I'm looking at section two, subdivision one, item E, on lines 214 through 217.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Language was included that also gave political subdivisions the option of forming their own networks
• The current law stipulates that political subdivisions consider using certified networks first, but only
• two subdivisions have made that choice: Dallas and San Antonio.
• These subdivision networks vary widely, with some having sufficient doctor choice and employee notices
• These political subdivision networks also do not usually include hospitals, inpatient or outpatient,

Summary: The subcommittee heard testimony on a broad agenda of workforce, labor, and workers’ compensation bills. HB 4676 would require political subdivision workers’ compensation networks to follow the same notice, access, and complaint rules as certified TDI networks; supporters said public employees and first responders deserve equal access to care, while municipal risk pool representatives opposed added regulation and said existing 504 networks already perform well. HB 4479 would create a rural workforce development grant program at TWC to support college-and-career readiness and local workforce alignment, and HB 3844 would define “opportunity youth” in state law to improve data, coordination, and access to services for disconnected young Texans; both drew strong support from rural, education, and chamber witnesses. HB 5545 would clarify federal tax treatment for wage-replacement benefits in non-subscriber injury benefit plans, with proponents calling it a win for employers and injured workers. HB 5118 would direct TWC and DIR to study AI and automated employment decision tools in hiring, including bias and oversight concerns. HB 1667 would move existing PTSD workers’ compensation language into a broader Labor Code chapter so more first responders, including state and campus officers, could qualify for benefits; supporters called it a technical fix to extend coverage more evenly across agencies. The committee also heard several first-responder and workers’ compensation bills. HB 2369 would speed up claims handling for injured first responders by allowing a single medical evaluation, giving carriers 60 days to accept or deny a claim, and letting workers seek treatment while disputes proceed; law enforcement supporters said it would help injured officers return to work faster, while opponents warned it would revive extent-of-injury waiver problems and increase litigation. HB 4483 would reclassify certain workers’ compensation maintenance taxes as surcharges to reduce retaliatory taxes imposed by other states on Texas-domiciled carriers, and HB 875, as revised by committee substitute, would create a small-project exception to municipal workers’ compensation and bonding requirements for certain low-value construction contracts in small cities; both were presented as cost-saving measures for Texas employers and local governments. HB 4415 would extend anti-retaliation protections for workers’ compensation claimants from first responders to all public employees and expressly waive sovereign immunity for those claims, with supporters describing it as closing a loophole that leaves public workers without the same remedy available in the private sector. The committee also took testimony on HB 5400, which would expand remedies for sexual harassment victims by removing the requirement to first file an administrative charge, extending the filing deadline from 300 days to two years, clarifying retaliation, and eliminating current damages caps. Supporters, including employment lawyers and a parent of a victim, said the current deadlines and caps prevent many survivors from obtaining counsel or full relief, especially younger workers and those in small workplaces or franchises. Across the agenda, witnesses repeatedly emphasized access to care, fair treatment for injured workers, rural workforce development, and stronger protections for vulnerable employees. After each bill was laid out and testimony heard, the chair generally closed the public hearing and left the bill pending; no final votes were taken, and the subcommittee adjourned after completing the agenda.

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• <00:13:37.320> 6<00:13:37.600> is page 20 is the subdivision 6 is page 20 is the subdivision
• covering those initial costs subdivision covering those initial costs subdivision 8<00:15:25.040
• subdivision subdivision 6D<00:17:39.000> we<00:17:39.120> know<00:17:39.440> that
• That's subdivision 5B.
• That's subdivision 5B.

Bills: HF1250

Keywords: outdoor heritage, land acquisition, wildlife management, conservation easements, environmental restoration, 1183, house

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• <00:19:57.919> 1A created subdivision 1A created subdivision 1A second<00:20:01.080> the
• legislative intent uh from subdivision legislative intent uh from subdivision 1A<00:20:42.559>
• <00:26:24.080> 1 Minnesota statute 609 066 subdivision 1 Minnesota statute 609 066 subdivision
• legislative intent that's in subdivision legislative intent that's in subdivision 1A<00:42:24.599
• 1.6 referencing statute 1521 subdivision 1.6 referencing statute 1521 subdivision 4<01:02:14.520

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Language was included that also gave political subdivisions the option of forming their own networks
• The current law stipulates that political subdivisions consider using certified networks first, but only
• a few subdivisions have made that choice: Dallas and San Antonio.
• These subdivision networks vary widely, with some having sufficient doctor choice and employee notices
• complexity and burden. subdivisions would not be necessary.

Bills: HB875, HB1667, HB2369, HB3844, HB4415, HB4479, HB4483, HB4676, HB5118, HB5400, HB5545

Keywords: workers' compensation, municipal construction, bidding requirements, small municipalities, contracting policies, first responders, PTSD, mental health, emergency services, medical expenses, injury claims, insurance carriers, opportunity youth, workforce development, employment, education, federal funds, employment discrimination, immunity waiver, public employees

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• <01:01:48.599> the<01:01:48.720> local under the subdivision the local under the subdivision
• approval, an agreement as part of a subdivision approval that the streets in the subdivision will subsequently
• :19:54.480> the part of a subdivision approval that the part of a subdivision approval that the
• > will streets in the subdivision will streets in the subdivision will subsequently<01:19:57.040
• <02:11:02.800> approval building permit or subdivision approval building permit or subdivision

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I see that subdivision, and when the bill was done and rewritten, that subdivision is still in there
• I see that subdivision, and when the bill was done and rewritten, that subdivision is still in there
• I see that subdivision, and when the bill was done and rewritten, that subdivision is still in there
• I see that subdivision, and when the bill was done and rewritten, that subdivision is still in there
• I see that subdivision, and when the bill was done and rewritten, that subdivision is still in there

Keywords: 1183, house

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• also in subdivision 16 lines 26.11 and also in subdivision 16 lines 26.11 seems<00:43:50.280> to<
• So just please point to 256B.625 subdivision 43 for mental health travel time. That's it.
• So just please point to 256B.625 subdivision 43 for mental health travel time. That's it.
• So just please point to 256B.625 subdivision 43 for mental health travel time. That's it.
• Appreciate your time listening to me today. 256B.625 subdivision 43.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Political subdivision engagement number 2.
• Responsibly adding in the political subdivision piece for us, I believe I spoke about this last year
• While this is something this campaign finance reporting is something that political subdivisions are
• We want to expand our resources through the political subdivision integration.
• Political subdivisions: So last year we funded $150,000. Is that correct?

Keywords: 914, all

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• And Nebraska has over 2,300 local taxing subdivisions that levy property taxes.
• And Nebraska has over 2,300 local taxing subdivisions that levy property taxes. 300 local taxing subdivisions
• So here we're treating all political subdivisions the same.
• This would bring uniformity to all the political subdivisions. Everyone is treated the same.
• I value the work of our political subdivisions.

Bills: LB737, LB753, LB788, LB913, LB1055, LB1195, LB1216, LB1256, LB429, LB721, LB722, LB727, LB743, LB745, LB749, LB778, LB787, LB365A, LB823, LB900, LB903, LB940, LB954, LB1127, LB1127A, LB1205, LB1240, LR293, LR296, LR422, LR505, LR507

Keywords: LB737, Olmstead, developmental disabilities, disability services, community-based services, integrated settings, DHHS, Department of Health and Human Services, stakeholder advisory committee, independent consultant, public hearing, legislative oversight, disability rights, community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, community supports, self-advocacy

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• subdivision 3 does not apply. Period. subdivision 3 does not apply. Period.
• subdivision 2A or a new subdivision three and renumbering, and the subdivision would be called chair
• <00:46:50.640> to line two, inserting a new subdivision to line two, inserting a new subdivision
• subdivision 2A or a new subdivision<00:46:53.920> three<00:46:54.079> and<00:46:54.319
• > renumbering subdivision three and renumbering subdivision three and renumbering uh<00:46:56.160

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh se subdivision two governments.
• :03:55.920> and Subdivision three requires counties and Subdivision three requires counties and
• Uh, subdivision 4 is on data form.
• > that<00:04:46.720> to Uh, subdivision five requires that to Uh, subdivision five requires
• Subdivision 7 date of this section.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• No. 81 by Toth, relating to the use of political subdivision and public funds for lobbying and certain
• No. 96 by Slawson, relating to the use of political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities
• No. 149 by Lauterbach relating to the governor's review of purchases by political subdivisions of public
• No. 158 by Shaheen relating to the use of political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities
• No. 167 by Troxclair relating to the use of political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• program starts in section three, and we define additional revenue for shared services and then subdivision
• Subdivision 3 uses a slightly different term of budget savings for shared services because of the difference
• program starts in section three, and we define additional revenue for shared services and then subdivision
• Subdivision 3 uses a slightly different term of budget savings for shared services because of the difference
• program starts in section three, and we define additional revenue for shared services and then subdivision

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And the Attorney subdivision 2.
• Thank you, Attorney subdivision 2.
• <00:34:27.720> 1 8.16 subdivision 1 8.16 subdivision 1 uh<00:34:29.399> to<00:34:29.760
• And as I mentioned then subdivision And as I mentioned then subdivision three,<00:41:23.720>
• but it would seem like if uh subdivision but it would seem like if uh subdivision 2B 2B 2B would

Keywords: 1187, senate, all