Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:09:34.800><c> community</c> public safety, preserve community public safety, preserve community
• It provides a roadmap to protect and preserve U.S. Bank Stadium for the future.
• It provides a roadmap to protect and preserve U.S. Bank Stadium for the future.
• It provides a roadmap to protect and preserve U.S. Bank Stadium for the future.
• It provides a roadmap to protect and preserve U.S. Bank Stadium for the future.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• those</c><00:46:48.240><c> the</c><00:46:48.560><c> beaches</c><00:46:48.960><c> and</c> go to preserving
• those the beaches and go to preserving those the beaches and the<00:46:49.359><c> natural</c><00:46:
• And I would like to preserve the judges' prerogative and their expertise to make that decision and not
• And I I would like to preserve<01:02:16.880><c> the</c><01:02:17.400><c> judges</c><01:02:18.400><c>
• prerogative</c><01:02:18.960><c> and</c> preserve the judges prerogative and preserve the judges prerogative

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We work in both state houses and courthouses around the country to encourage states to enact transparency
• Our sons and daughters throughout history died to preserve its meaning, but it does not particularly
• Our sons and daughters throughout history died to preserve its meaning, but it does not particularly
• Our sons and daughters throughout history died to preserve its meaning, but it does not particularly

Committee: Senate Executive Departments and Administration

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, but again, preserving summers for the family of New Hampshire, supporting tourism and local businesses
• Um, but again,<00:05:34.800><c> preserving</c><00:05:35.600><c> summers</c><00:05:36.000><c> for</c><
• 00:05:36.160><c> the</c><00:05:36.320><c> family</c> again, preserving summers for the family again,
• </c><01:32:12.239><c> Thank</c> preservation of a free government.
• Thank preservation of a free government.

Committee: Senate Education

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We preserved the 71% rate for independence with dependence and the 35% rate for independence without
• We preserved the 71% rate for independence with dependence and the 35% rate for independence without
• rate for um Um we preserved the 71% rate for um independence<00:37:18.320><c> with</c><00:37:18.560>
• So the goal was to try to preserve those legislative instructions as much as possible.
• </c><01:32:56.080><c> those</c> the goal was try to preserve those the goal was try to preserve those

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Higher Education Conference Committee reviewed differences among the Governor’s, House, and Senate proposals for state grant parameter changes and their effects on state grant spending, North Star Promise spending, and average student awards. Nonpartisan staff explained that the proposals use different combinations of parameter changes, with the Governor’s and Senate plans modeled to avoid or minimize rationing, while the House plan would require rationing to balance the program. Staff reported projected biennium balances of a positive $29.836 million for the Governor’s proposal, a negative $60.758 million for the House proposal without rationing, a positive $994,000 for the House proposal with rationing, and a positive $3.623 million for the Senate proposal; North Star Promise balances also varied, with the Senate showing a positive balance and the Governor and House with rationing showing negative balances. Staff also said the Senate proposal would extend availability of the state grant appropriation and suspend surplus procedures through fiscal year 2029, allowing the balance to carry forward. The committee then focused on the House-only tuition and fee cap provision, which would limit the tuition recognized for state grant purposes for four-year programs to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities level, with 1% annual increases in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. House members said the cap was intended to address rising tuition, especially at the University of Minnesota, and to produce savings in the state grant program. The governor’s office confirmed the provision was not included in the Governor’s bill. Representatives from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Private College Council opposed the cap, arguing it would reduce awards for low-income students and shift costs to students rather than address underlying tuition pressures; they also said it could discourage enrollment at higher-cost institutions. Supporters from Minnesota State argued the cap would improve fairness because students at lower-tuition institutions are effectively capped lower, while students at more expensive institutions receive larger awards, and they said the legislature should intervene in a variable that has grown substantially over time. Committee members questioned how the cap would work and whether it was tied to the Twin Cities campus rate. Testifiers clarified that the state grant formula is tied to the University of Minnesota level, but because Minnesota State institutions are below that level, the cap effectively limits their students to their own lower tuition while allowing higher awards at the University of Minnesota and private colleges. No formal vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated the committee would continue with item-by-item review of the remaining parameter changes and hear additional testimony from agencies and institutions.

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• it takes to preserve every good thing<00:16:06.240><c> that</c><00:16:06.480><c> was</c><00:16:06.639
• the core of the amendment is u preserve the core of the program<00:16:16.720><c> and</c><00:16:17.040
• We heard in the presentation for this amendment that this was about preserving the core of the program
• I actually agree, because I think it preserves the disproportionate, inequitable nature of the state
• the agree because I think it preserves the disproportionate disproportionate disproportionate um<00:

Committee: Senate Higher Education

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• MinnesotaCare access for undocumented children should be preserved.
• By preserving MinnesotaCare, we uphold our commitment to health equity, ensuring everyone can live a
• </c><00:31:00.880><c> Minnesota</c> migration status by preserving Minnesota migration status by preserving
• I urge you to preserve this crucial tool; we will need it to weather the coming storm. Thank you.
• I urge you to preserve this crucial tool; we will need it to weather the coming storm.

Bills: HF10 , HF27

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation

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• </c> the appropriate solutions that preserve the appropriate solutions that preserve and<00:38:11.280
• Our town's primary concern is preserving the rural character.
• So, what we have worked on is a way of preserving our viewscapes, preserving our rural character, and
• the concern in our town is uh preserving the rural<01:30:46.440><c> character.
• ><c> our</c> preserving our viewcapes, preserving our preserving our viewcapes, preserving our rural<

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• what we need to do over the next few months: arts and cultural programming, history and cultural preservation
• fundraising and philanthropy, nonprofit management and governance, higher education, language preservation

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the Cape Verdean Cultural Center commission’s membership expansion. After an initial roll call, the chair noted quorum was not yet present, but quorum was later reached with additional members joining. The commission first reviewed and approved the January 13 meeting minutes, which covered prior discussions on public process, transparency, future listening sessions, and the need to broaden representation on the commission. The main item was a proposed slate of 12 additional commissioner nominees developed by a nominating subcommittee. The slate was intended to fill gaps in expertise and geographic representation, including arts and cultural programming, history and preservation, museums, architecture, fundraising, nonprofit governance, higher education, language preservation, community organizing, economic development, legal expertise, and communications. Members discussed the list, made a few corrections to geographic assignments and names, and noted that nominees could decline and that additional candidates could still be considered later. The commission voted to approve the slate of nominees, and the motion passed. Members also agreed to send appointment letters within the week. The next full meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 23 from 3 to 4 p.m., with plans to publicly market that meeting, include public comment, and continue outreach to potential commissioners and the broader community.

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• The legislation protects veterans from deceptive or predatory practices while preserving their right
• The legislation protects veterans from deceptive or predatory practices while preserving their right

Summary: The Senate Commerce Committee heard several bills and resolutions and took action on each. RS 23-983, a dietician licensure compact, was introduced by Senator Cook; he said the compact has already been enacted in 15 states and would not give the compact authority over Idaho law or licensing standards. After questions about sovereignty, the committee voted to send it to print. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 1265, a code cleanup measure tied to the DOGE Task Force that removes outdated provisions related to the Petroleum Clean Water Trust Fund, and RS 33125, which would recognize a homeschool high school diploma as equivalent to a standard diploma or GED for professional and occupational licensing purposes. RS 33153, sponsored by Senator Nichols, would create Idaho consumer protection standards for paid assistance to veterans filing federal benefits claims, including disclosure, fee limits, and bans on deceptive practices; it was also sent to print. The committee approved minutes from February 3 and February 5, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1261, which would allow certain retired PERSI members appointed to fill elected local offices after a vacancy to keep their existing retirement benefits if they meet the bill’s conditions. Senator Lakey and Sheriff Getz said the measure is intended to treat appointed officials the same as elected ones in this context, and noted support from sheriffs, counties, cities, and no objection from PERSI. The bill was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1262, which would give insurance companies more flexibility in miscellaneous investments by replacing a confusing lesser-of standard with a clearer 10% of assets allowance. Senator Guthrie and United Heritage Life’s Jeff Niemeyer said the change would help insurers diversify, reduce risk, and potentially improve returns for policyholders; the Department of Insurance had no concerns. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation, then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• what we need to do over the next few months: arts and cultural programming, history and cultural preservation
• fundraising and philanthropy, nonprofit management and governance, higher education, language preservation

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The commission met for a short special meeting focused on reviewing and approving the January 13 minutes and voting on a nominated slate of additional commissioners for the Cape Verdean Cultural Center effort. After roll call, quorum was initially uncertain but was confirmed once additional members joined. The minutes were approved without objection after a brief recap of prior discussions about public transparency, listening sessions, membership expansion, and the need to fill representation and expertise gaps. Members then discussed the nominating subcommittee’s work, which had narrowed a larger pool of candidates to 12 recommended additions. The slate was designed to broaden geographic and functional representation, including arts and cultural programming, preservation, museum expertise, construction and real estate, fundraising, nonprofit governance, higher education, language preservation, community organizing, economic development, policy, legal expertise, and communications. A few corrections were made to the geographic classifications of nominees, and members noted that nominees could decline if unavailable or conflicted. The commission voted to approve the slate of nominees. Members also noted that the commission still plans to engage additional people through listening sessions, ex officio roles, and future events, and that more names may be added later if needed. The next full meeting was scheduled for February 23 from 3 to 4 p.m., with letters to nominees to be sent out before then and public outreach for the next meeting to include social media and email announcements, along with public comment time.

Transcript Highlights:

• prioritizes rehabilitation in the community when it's safe to do so, while still maintaining and preserving
• The policy, I believe, is moving us... ...preserving confinement when public safety truly requires it

Bills: HB2230 , HB2364 , HB2389 , HB2429

Committee: House Early Learning & Human Services

Keywords: community oversight, residential services, regulation, service providers, monitoring, poverty, task force, legislative, executive, social programs, juvenile justice, youth sentencing, juvenile rehabilitation, DCYF, Department of Children Youth and Families, community supervision, community transition services, suspended disposition, less restrictive alternative, sentencing grid

Transcript Highlights:

• prioritizes rehabilitation in the community when it's safe to do so, while still maintaining and preserving
• The policy, I believe, is moving us... ...preserving confinement when public safety truly requires it

Summary: The committee met in executive session on four bills. HB 2230, which limits DHS to one annual routine review of community residential service business providers and requires better coordination and record-sharing, was amended with Harrow 796 to clarify that Adult Protective Services investigations are not limited by the bill. The amendment and the substitute bill were both adopted and HB 2230 was reported out with a due pass recommendation by an 11-0 vote. HB 2364, which renames and revises the Legislative Executive Workforce Poverty Reduction Oversight Task Force, had no amendments. Members discussed the long new title and expanded membership and duties; the bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-3 vote. HB 2389, dealing with juvenile offender sentencing and juvenile rehabilitation capacity procedures, was considered with a proposed substitute that made multiple changes, including midpoint review rights, programming participation, capacity reporting, and transfer/release rules; the substitute removed an emergency clause and was reported out with a due pass recommendation on a 7-4 vote. HB 2429, implementing the Washington Thriving Strategic Plan for Children and Youth Behavioral Health, was amended with Wickham 846 to adjust leadership council and work group membership and add two tribal representatives nominated through the Governor’s Indian Health Advisory Council, while preserving tribal consultation requirements. The amendment and substitute were adopted, and the bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation by an 11-0 vote. The committee then noted upcoming executive session deadlines, with amendment requests due Monday at 10 a.m. and released by 4 p.m., and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• School teachers are public sector employees, and the purpose of voting no would be to preserve.
• It is essential to preserve impartiality and avoid conflicts of interest.

Bills: HB3557 , HB5578 , SB973 , SB974 , SB2068 , SB2073

Committee: House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals

Keywords: ad valorem tax, property tax, incomplete structure, human occupancy, tax exemption, HB 5578, Texas Tax Code, Section 6.062, appraisal district, county appraisal district, chief appraiser, budget hearing, public notice, notice of hearing, newspaper publication, website notice, social media notice, online newspaper, county government, property appraisal

Transcript Highlights:

• POWERFUL INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN FLORIDA'S AGRICULTURAL ENTITY LARGE AND SMALL AND ENHANCE AND PRESERVE
• HIGH HIGH PRIORITY NATURAL AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND RURAL LIFESTYLE AND CHARACTER IS ESSENTIAL TO PRESERVING

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Pepper Euchino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, waves in support. Fantastic.
• nature's ability to protect our shorelines, we strengthen our communities, reduce disaster costs, and preserve

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Summary: The committee first heard SB 932, which would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging under state-regulated insurance policies. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce delays in follow-up testing after abnormal mammograms and noted support from medical and cancer advocacy groups. Senators Arrington and Sharief spoke in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. Next, the committee considered CS for SB 160 on CPA licensure. The sponsor said the bill adds additional pathways to licensure in Florida without lowering standards and is similar to measures being considered in other states. The Florida Institute of CPAs supported the bill, and it was also reported favorably. The committee then took up a water management district bill, described as a comprehensive measure to increase transparency in planning, funding, budgeting, reporting, and business practices while making historic investments in Everglades restoration. Senators asked about the role of the Legislative Budget Commission and whether the bill would affect the Lake Okeechobee system operating manual; the sponsor said those issues were still being worked through and that the bill was focused on accountability and transparency. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 50 on coastal resiliency and mangroves. The bill promotes nature-based solutions such as mangroves, living seawalls, and oyster reefs, and requires DEP to establish related rules and study effects on flood risk and insurance premiums. An amendment providing $250,000 from the Resilient Florida Trust Fund for a feasibility study was adopted without objection. The bill drew broad support from environmental and coastal groups and was reported favorably. SB 56 on geoengineering and weather modification was temporarily postponed and not heard, and the committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• She was committed to preserving the Pomo cultural heritage for future generations. Ms.
• Chairwoman helped initiate and lead. the Intertribal Sikkim Wilderness Council to preserve nearly 5,000

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representatives of the 89th legislature. of the state of Texas and will To the best of my ability Preserve
• These are the people who have poured their heart and soul into our state. hearts into preserving the

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We strongly urge the committee to support this bill and preserve the affordability of the market.
• We strongly urge the committee to support this bill and preserve the affordability of the market.
• We strongly urge the committee to support this bill and preserve the affordability of the market.
• We strongly urge the committee to support this bill and preserve the affordability of the market.
• </c><01:19:04.960><c> the</c> and I also want to preserve the and I also want to preserve the Excellence

Bills: HF2335 , HF2400 , HF2401 , HF2522

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

Transcript Highlights:

• violating your constitutional<00:25:21.720><c> duty</c><00:25:21.960><c> to</c><00:25:22.039><c> preserve
• </c><00:25:22.440><c> cultural</c> constitutional duty to preserve cultural constitutional duty to preserve
• Its preservation supports a diverse, skilled workforce capable of addressing global maternal health needs
• </c> responsive care its preservation responsive care its preservation supports<01:25:01.400><c> a</c
• and I believe will always be preserved and I believe that<01:28:15.600><c> both</c><01:28:15.840><c>

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Health and Human Services committee heard extensive testimony on HB 1194 HD2, a bill to regulate midwifery and require accredited education for licensed midwives. Supporters, including the Midwives Alliance of Hawaii, ACOG, a pediatrician, and several licensed midwives, argued the bill would improve maternal and newborn safety, clarify the definition of midwife, strengthen accountability, and align Hawaii with national education standards. They said accredited training is necessary to avoid gaps in knowledge and to support safe transfers and collaboration with hospitals. Opponents, including many midwives, parents, cultural practitioners, and community groups, argued the bill would restrict access to care, criminalize traditional and apprenticeship-based midwifery, and undermine reproductive autonomy and Native Hawaiian and other cultural birthing practices. Several asked for amendments to preserve a birth attendant exemption, the PET/portfolio pathway, and cultural and religious protections. Others said the bill would disproportionately harm rural, Indigenous, and low-income families by making training and licensure less accessible. The committee also heard testimony from state and county entities and professional organizations, with some standing on written testimony and others offering brief comments. The chair repeatedly reminded testifiers of the one-minute limit and the possibility that final decision-making would be deferred if quorum was lost. The transcript does not show a final vote or action taken during this segment.