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• This is one of the highest-demand jobs we have across the state and a priority sector, high-wage, high-demand
• This is one of the highest-demand jobs we have across the state and a priority sector, high-wage, high-demand

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 3 March, 2026; 4:30 PM, 925, all

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• So if we look at salaries and wages, that increases the three and three state.
• So if we look at salaries and wages, that increases the three and three state.

Bills: SB2019, HB1369

Keywords: career education, funding, appropriation, technical training, workforce development, state aid, school funding, public improvement, construction loans, school district levies, boarding care costs, 908, all

Summary: The committee met to finalize and advance the Career and Technical Education budget in Engrossed Senate Bill 2019. Representative Richter walked through Amendment 2004, which included increases for salaries and wages, inflationary operating expenses, a $2.5 million federal grant increase, $12.7 million for secondary grant programs and related work-based learning support, a $100,000 increase for Marketplace for Kids, and removal of the STEM initiative and adult farm management from the CTE budget because that program funding was moved to the Department of Agriculture. The amendment also included $750,000 for workforce training branch office positions and set the total general fund appropriation at $64 million. Members also discussed a $1 million virtual reality career exploration item, which remained in the bill but was shifted to SIF one-time funding. A new $150,000 one-time general fund appropriation was added for CTE moving expenses because the agency must relocate after Legislative Council expands into its current space. Committee members noted that amount may need to be revisited in conference committee once more accurate relocation and rent costs are known. Levi from legislative staff explained that the exemption language in the bill applies to remaining coronavirus capital projects fund dollars for CTE center construction, allowing those federal funds to be spent before they expire. The committee adopted Amendment 2004 on a 5-0 roll call and then passed Engrossed Senate Bill 2019 as amended on a 5-0 roll call. Representative Richter was named the carrier, and the committee adjourned after noting that higher education and congressional budgets were the remaining items to resolve.

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• </c> With six ayes and seven nays, the motion does not prevail. The bill will be laid over.
• Uh the bill will be does not prevail. Uh the bill will be laid<00:20:38.320><c> over.
• </c> &gt;&gt; No. >> With six ayes and seven nays, the bill does not prevail and will be laid over by
• Opposed. >> The motion prevails and the bill is on its way. charm for me on this one.
• and the bill is on &gt;&gt; The motion prevails and the bill is on its<00:32:09.840><c> way.

Bills: HF4234, HF484, HF483, HF2614

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

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• Motion prevails.
• Sorry. >> The motion prevails.
• Motion prevails. Okay. All I. Opposed. Motion prevails. Okay.
• <01:25:10.480><c> Motion</c><01:25:10.800><c> prevails.
• Motion prevails. Thank you. You are on your way to the general register.

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

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• . >> Those opposed, the motion prevails.
• Those opposed, the motion prevails. &gt;&gt; I. Those opposed, the motion prevails.
• The motion prevails. Representative Baker, to your bill as amended, sir. >> Thank you.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Those opposed the motion prevails. &gt;&gt; Those opposed the motion prevails.
• </c> The motion prevails.

Bills: HF357, HF3389, HF1434, HF2500, HF1606

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin

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• The motion prevails.
• The<00:29:07.360><c> motion</c><00:29:08.120><c> prevails.
• </c><00:29:09.120><c> Thank</c><00:29:09.279><c> you,</c> The motion prevails.
• Thank you, The motion prevails. Thank you, Representative<00:29:09.919><c> Robbins.
• , not an interpretation in the prevails, not an interpretation in the field<01:03:58.559><c> that</c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevailed, and the meeting minutes for March 19th, 2025 are approved.
• The motion prevails.
• :43:14.480><c> is</c><00:43:14.720><c> re-referred</c> prevails.
• House file 2233 is re-referred prevails.
• Chair: The motion prevails and the A1 is adopted. options, right?

Bills: HF1392, HF2233, HF695, HF2228, HF1289

Keywords: consumer protection, restitution, attorney general, consumer enforcement, unclaimed funds, victim compensation, settlement funds, special revenue fund, general fund, restitution account, consumer fraud, state treasury, eligible consumers, distribution of funds, tax subtraction, income tax, refund, unpaid compensation, Minnesota Department of Revenue, consumer redress

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• Motion prevails. To recognize the gentleman from Dale, Chairman Klouse. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Motion prevails. To Eyes have it. Motion prevails.
• The table motion prevails. Chair recognizes the lady from Madison, Representative Hall.
• </c> The table in motion prevails. The table in motion prevails.
• The old wording put in job and wage requirements that simply don't fit here.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• It replaces a flexible, well-understood prevailing party standard with a formula that does not fit many
• understood</c> It replaces a flexible, well understood It replaces a flexible, well understood prevailing
• ><c> standard</c><00:35:51.520><c> with</c><00:35:51.680><c> a</c><00:35:51.839><c> formula</c> prevailing
• party standard with a formula prevailing party standard with a formula that<00:35:52.480><c> does</c
• </c><01:28:10.960><c> party</c> the determination of a prevailing party the determination of a prevailing

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• :09:31.920><c> as</c><00:09:32.040><c> an</c><00:09:32.240><c> example</c><00:09:32.640><c> a</c> Prevail
• um of just as an example a Prevail um of just as an example a former<00:09:33.360><c> council</c><00
• There being six ayes and five nays, the motion does prevail, and the bill is recommended to pass and
• </c><01:22:44.960><c> and</c><01:22:45.239><c> the</c> Nays the motion does prevail and the Nays the
• motion does prevail and the bill<01:22:45.639><c> is</c><01:22:45.840><c> recommended</c><01:22:46.320

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and that statute, um, basically the North Dakota prevailed on interstate commerce grounds.
• 00:10:23.080><c> the</c><00:10:23.480><c> North</c><00:10:23.720><c> Dakota</c><00:10:24.080><c> prevailed
• </c> basically the North Dakota prevailed basically the North Dakota prevailed uh<00:10:25.800><c> on
• The motion prevails and the motion is adopted.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The motion prevails. Representative Niska moved that the House do now adjourn.
• The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m.
• <c> motion</c> say I I those opposed say nay the motion say I I those opposed say nay the motion prevails
• c> the</c><01:43:34.719><c> house</c><01:43:35.000><c> stands</c><01:43:35.400><c> adjourned</c> prevails
• and the house stands adjourned prevails and the house stands adjourned until<01:43:36.199><c> 3:30</

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Medicaid had developed and payment mechanisms and how MCOs came to birth and that was kind of the prevailing
• c><00:03:51.680><c> the</c> to birth and that was kind of the to birth and that was kind of the prevailing
• 52.480><c> for</c><00:03:52.879><c> managed</c><00:03:53.280><c> care</c><00:03:53.840><c> um</c> prevailing
• method for managed care um prevailing method for managed care um for<00:03:54.720><c> Medicaid</c><00

Keywords: 00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 01:38 - Discussion of 26RS SCR 9 22:00 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SCR 9 23:15 - Discussion of 26RS SJR 23 33:20 - Roll Call Vote on 26RS SJR 23 35:18 - Adjournment, 958, all

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• The motion prevails. The clerk will give the bill its second reading. House File 9. Second reading.
• The motion prevails.<00:00:50.559><c> The</c><00:00:50.800><c> clerk</c><00:00:51.120><c> will</c><00
• :00:51.280><c> give</c><00:00:51.360><c> the</c><00:00:51.520><c> bill</c> prevails.
• The clerk will give the bill prevails.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The motion prevails.
• opposed say nay no<00:42:21.520><c> the</c><00:42:21.640><c> motion</c> no the motion no the motion prevails
• 24.400><c> file</c><00:42:24.680><c> 506</c><00:42:25.440><c> is</c><00:42:25.599><c> recommended</c> prevails
• Senate file 506 is recommended prevails Senate file 506 is recommended to<00:42:26.200><c> pass</c><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• crime policy, or flawed logic is an article in Federal Probation, and the results indicate the prevailing
• factor in sex... ...this article in Federal Probation, and the results indicate the prevailing factor
• So you have a real case... this article in federal probation, and the results indicate the prevailing

Bills: HB2244, HB2364, HB2573, HB2749, HB2862, HB2870, HB4117, HCR2004

Keywords: evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights, landlord obligations, court procedures, abortion-inducing drugs, medical abortion, pharmaceutical regulation, felonies, state law, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges, alcohol education, felony conviction, misdemeanor designation, court judgment, criminal justice reform, rehabilitation

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• Having been on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote by which we passed Senate Bill 182.
• Having been on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote by which we passed Senate Bill 182.
• Having voted on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote by which Senate Bill 182 passed. .

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• You know, this disruptor is a large area, but if it's consistent and prevails every day, it has to be
• I think that's one of my concerns because I understand that your bill has a prevailing clause that would
• If we don't amend the bill, the prevailing clause language that's in your bill could become a concern

Bills: HB2, HB6, HB18, HB43, HB138, HB180, HB300, HB581, HB647, HB748, HB762, HB1240, HB1393, HB1397, HB1584, HB1734, HB2011, HB2254, HB2286, HB2434, HB2467, HB2468, HB2495, HB2516, HB2518, HB2529, HB2564, HB2712, HB2713, HB2715, HB2765, HB2898, HB3146, HB3161, HB3348, HB3800, HB4044, HB4341, HB4370, HB4384, HB4386, HB4396, HB4490, HB4809, HB5057, HB5323, HB5534, HB5668, SB203, SB317, SB719, SB731, SB801, SB867, SB1071, SB1232, SB1798, SB2082, SB2363, SB2603, SB2607, SB2717, SB2797, SB2841, SB2919, SB3038, SJR5, SB4, SB9, SB21, SB23, SB27, SB34, SB40, SB75, SB213, SB458, SB482, SB493, SB647, SB648, SB840, SB841, SB843, SB912, SB1241, SB1253, SB1350, SB1388, SB1423, SB1535, SB1559, SB1709, SB1789, SB1951, SB2037, SB2143, SB2155, SB2544, SB1, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB1833, SB2308, HB2525, HJR133, HB1393, HB26, HB388, HB2712, HB1633, HB685, HB2286, HB1606, HB1458, HB1240, HB2791, HB3146, HB1397, HB2061, HB647, HB4738, HB2563, HB128, HB581, HB766, HB2259, HB2358, HB4384, HB748, HB1734, HB5180, HB3806, HB3804, HB3803, HB1522, HB3597, HB1612, HB4224, HB1314, HB1237, HB3126, HB2856, HB3114, HB3505, HB5652, HB2025, HB3395, HB2495, HB18, HB2516, HB2713, HB24, HB519, HB609, HB1592, HB3348, HB120, HB6, HB1533, HB2421, HB2273, HB2464, HB2011, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HB3424, HB2715, HB2564, HB2765, HB2898, HB3800, HB4396, HB4341, HB43, HB5686, HB2467, HB2468, HB2518, HB4310, HB4386, HB4490, HB180, HB5323, HB2, HB149, HB4945, HB2434, HB2529, HB3161, HB3745, HB4044, HB5155, HB5667, HB4996, HB2697, HB2492, HB2355, HB2282, HB2001, HB1902, HB1866, HB1445, HB1443, HB1306, HB1024, HB908, HB305, HB285, HB449, HB171, HB47, HB3464, HB2637, HB4263, HB5436, HB4429, HB3986, HB3966, HB3510, HB2560, HB2026, HB2688, HB4076, HB5246, HB3487, HB3486, HB4226, HB216, HB742, HB2402, HB143, HB5033, HB4413, HB4042, HB2440, HB4426, HB49, HB4112, HB3233, HB2310, HB5515, HB3627, HB2674, HB322, HB1481, HB126, HB3062, HB3421, HB3180, HB2530, HB2524, HB1916, HB3153, HB5650, HB4894, HB3120, HB1629, HB103, HB3234, HB3680, HB5698, HB3171, HB5693, HB2694, HB5664, HB3732, HB2508, HB2293, HB1991, HB2014, HB5331, HB5247, HB4751, HB4690, HB4668, HB4464, HB4395, HB4063, HB3833, HB3623, HB3214, HB3512, HB3250, HB3016, HB2520, HB2221, HB2213, HB3824, HB2067, HB1732, HB1562, HB700, HB1545, HB252, HB146, HB5596, HB1851, HB3619, HB3071, HB3556, HB851, HB4230, HB5320, HB5651, HB5670, HB5665, HB5437, HB5679, HB5699, HB5661, HB5662, HB5654, HB5672, HB5656, HCR141, HCR118, HCR127, HCR40, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2688, SB2522, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2928, SB2566, SB1749, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1944, SB1232, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB2683, SB1319, SB3038, SB3045, SB1538, SB3071, SB3065, SB823, SB3062, SB3074, SB1380, HB6, HB581, HB1393, HB1734, HB2286, HB2467, HB2468, HB2495, HB2529, HB2564, HB2765, HB2898, HB3146, HB3348, HB3800, HB4341, HB4386, HB4490, HB5057, HB5323, HB5534, HB5668, HB2, HB2715, SR530, SR552, SB482, SB493, SB841, SB912, SB1241, SB1350, SB1388, SB1559, SB1951, SB2143, SB2155, HB205, HB220, HB561, HB2078, HB2300, HB2652, HB3335, HB3441, HB4212, HB4879, HB5228, HB5616, HB205, HB220, HB561, HB2078, HB2300, HB2652, HB3335, HB3441, HB4212, HB4879, HB5228, HB5616

Keywords: public education, teacher compensation, certification, funding, school finance, educator rights, education funding, charter schools, staff compensation, state aid, retention allotment, mental health, telehealth, public schools, discipline management, behavioral interventions, rural health, hospital funding, healthcare access, mental health services

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• Average wage in Colorado in the private sector is about 65 grand.
• Average wage in according to dollars?
• That's about a billion lost wages.
• And at the end of the day it hurts employees and it hurts wages.
• And hurts employees and it hurts wages.

Keywords: 981, all

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• They extract as much as possible from us, from our workforce, as we are seeing with surveillance wage
• setting in this surveillance uh wage setting in this bill.<00:22:48.320><c> We</c><00:22:48.720><c>
• They extract as much as possible from us, from our workforce, as we are seeing with surveillance wage
• They extract as much as possible from us, from our workforce, as we are seeing with surveillance wage
• </c><00:56:02.400><c> of</c><00:56:02.640><c> $23.50</c> at an average wage of $23.50 at an average wage

Bills: HF4598, HF4884, HF3732

Keywords: workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, correctional officer, security counselor, public safety dispatcher, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability