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• money to benefit Minnesota students, Minnesota educators, and Minnesota students.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota? Minnesota?
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF3490, HF4040

Keywords: education finance, scholarship-granting organizations, charitable purposes, student scholarships, nonpublic schools, K-12 education, tax credit, advance payment, Minnesota tax law, child education expenses, taxpayer assistance, 1183, house

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• that cranes avoid wind energy during migration.
• our Texas economy.
• My presumption is that you intend to keep the bill clean.
• My presumption is that you intend to keep the bill clean.
• We've cleaned up produced water.

Bills: SB3074, HB49, HB2440, HB3556, HB3619, HB3866, HB4042, HB4112, HB4271, HB4413, HB4426, HB5033

Keywords: SB 3074, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Water Code, permit applications, environmental permitting, administrative record, ex parte communications, legislative communications, governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, district projects, public records, recusal, conflict of interest, substantial interest, agency transparency, environmental regulation, permit renewal

Summary: The committee heard and laid out several natural resources and environmental bills, with testimony focused on balancing development, public health, wildlife protection, and regulatory authority. SB 3074 would allow the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to communicate in writing with TCEQ about matters before the commission, with safeguards requiring the communication to be part of the record and allowing other parties to respond; a committee substitute narrowed it to written communications about permits only, limited legislator communications to facilities in their districts, and adjusted conflict-of-interest rules. HB 3556, as substituted, would require notice to Texas Parks and Wildlife for certain very tall structures in specified coastal counties and give TPWD a limited right to seek injunctive relief if mitigation is insufficient to prevent material harm to migratory birds; supporters said it would address ignored wildlife recommendations and protect key flyways, while opponents argued the bill was too broad, singled out wind energy, and gave one agency unusually strong enforcement power. HB 49 would expand liability protections for produced-water recycling and beneficial use; supporters said it would encourage reuse of a large wastewater stream and reduce disposal pressures, while opponents warned it could shield operators from responsibility before the science and standards are mature. HB 4413 would authorize mass-balance accounting for renewable biomass feedstocks, and HB 3866 would regulate intermediate bulk container recycling facilities near homes, with a committee substitute adding a grandfather clause and making implementation contingent on funding. The committee also heard bills affecting air and energy regulation. HB 5033 would create a trigger to end vehicle emissions inspections if federal law changes to allow it; the substitute removed a Supreme Court-related trigger, and the lone public witness opposed the bill, warning it would worsen air quality and harm nonattainment areas. HB 4112 would clarify that on-site storage of high-level radioactive waste is allowed at current and future nuclear reactors and university research reactors only for waste generated at that site; the substitute clarified the language and removed an inoperative permit condition, and witnesses from environmental and nuclear groups said the clarification was needed to prevent unintended restrictions while avoiding off-site storage. HB 2440 would prohibit state agencies from using air-quality rules to ban or restrict vehicles based on energy source, including internal combustion vehicles, and no public testimony was offered. HB 4271 would require TCEQ to hold public meetings on request for composting facility authorizations; the substitute limited the requirement to future applications and was presented as a transparency measure after a denied local request and extensive public comments. Additional bills addressed landowner protections and Railroad Commission oversight. HB 3619 would require the Railroad Commission to restore surface land after plugging or replugging operations and indemnify landowners from damages tied to authorized entry; a witness supported the bill but urged fixing a separate statutory loophole that he said allowed operators to enter unrelated tracts without notice. HB 4042 would extend Railroad Commission pipeline safety and fee provisions to propane distribution systems by removing the word “natural” from the relevant definitions. HB 4426 would set a 10-year permit term for commercial surface disposal facilities, allow renewal based on compliance history, and require renewal applications 120 days before expiration. The committee took no votes because a quorum was not initially present, and each bill was left pending after testimony and discussion.

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• </c> Minnesota. We're headquartered in St. Minnesota. We're headquartered in St.
• </c> would not otherwise come to Minnesota. would not otherwise come to Minnesota.
• </c> entrepreneurism in Minnesota. Thank you. entrepreneurism in Minnesota. Thank you.
• our</c> uh grow the economy in Minnesota and our uh grow the economy in Minnesota and our local<01:13
• </c><01:14:11.199><c> Our</c> Minnesota for most of my life. Our Minnesota for most of my life.

Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

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• You know, food insecurity impacts all of our districts from greater Minnesota to the metro as well as
• I just want to make sure that we highlight some of the data around food shelves in Minnesota.
• </c> Minnesota.
• Um statute in Minnesota Minnesota.
• </c><00:04:22.800><c> have</c> all across the state of Minnesota have all across the state of Minnesota

Bills: SF2077, HF2439, HF841

Keywords: environmental protection, natural resources, wildlife management, public funding, community grants, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations, food support, emergency funding, shelf programs, Minnesota statutes, appropriation, 1183, house

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• I did want to thank the Minnesota Bar Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, the Minnesota
• Network, the Minnesota Land Title Network, the Minnesota Land Title Association,<00:03:18.959><c> Minnesota
• </c> data to be handled in Minnesota. data to be handled in Minnesota.
• the</c><00:52:30.800><c> 2025</c><00:52:31.680><c> Minnesota</c> In 2025, Minnesota in the 2025 Minnesota
• Minnesota should protect youth online. Minnesota should follow<00:58:20.000><c> suit.

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• The Minnesota Juvenile distinctions.
• </c> partnership with the Minnesota partnership with the Minnesota Department<00:07:12.880><c> of</c>
• Second, a question was Minnesota.
• Um for our the state of Minnesota.
• They were Minnesota county jail.

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

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• 03:31.519><c> volunteer</c> Minnesota, uh, my wife volunteer Minnesota, uh, my wife volunteer does,<00
• Minnesota.
• Minnesota is an outlier.
• Minnesota is an outlier.
• Minnesota is an outlier.

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• Colleges in southwest Minnesota, including Minnesota West Technical College campuses and Bridgewater
• The economy is a 2025 priority for the Minnesota Chamber Federation, and I'm pleased you've heard from
• economy.
• Looking at solutions between energy, water, and materials, which essentially make up our economy—in fact
• , our global economy.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• </c> high demand. and fields in Minnesota. high demand. and fields in Minnesota.
• </c> Minnesota, I would gladly sign that. Minnesota, I would gladly sign that.
• really drives Minnesota goals and the future economy of the country.
• really drives Minnesota goals and the future economy of the country. ...and concrete, those bedrock
• really drives Minnesota goals and the future economy of the country.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Minnesota Sports and Events is a 501(c)(6) organization which exists to uplift the region's economy,
• </c> million in tax revenue for Minnesota. million in tax revenue for Minnesota.
• </c> of the whole state of Minnesota. of the whole state of Minnesota.
• mission of Explore Minnesota.
• </c> to show what Minnesota is all about. to show what Minnesota is all about.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• </c> policy and elections for the Minnesota policy and elections for the Minnesota Chamber<00:05:21.560
• According to the Minnesota Department of Education, nearly nine and 10 Minnesota school districts report
• According to the Minnesota Department of Education, nearly nine in 10 Minnesota school districts report
• Lightfoot, League of Minnesota Cities.
• Minnesota uh about 16% of the population Minnesota uh about 16% of the population it's<01:23:26.440><

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy

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• There's a letter of support in your packet from Clean Elections Minnesota.
• Clean Elections Minnesota is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working for a healthy and inclusive
• Clean Elections Minnesota is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working for a healthy and inclusive
• Clean Elections Minnesota urges this committee to vote to advance HF 73.
• clean elections Minnesota urges packets clean elections Minnesota urges this<01:35:37.600><c> committee

Bills: HF72, HF66, HF69, HF73

Keywords: campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide

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• APS has eliminated an interim clean energy goal to exit Four Corners Power Plant. ...APS has eliminated
• an interim clean energy goal to exit Four Corners Power Plant.
• I guess I'll say before I get cut off is that APS spent $39 million to stop that clean energy proposal
• Second, as our population and economy grow, we simply cannot allow energy supply constraints to drive
• And I have a question for you: Is this not considered clean energy? Yes, ma'am. Okay.

Bills: HB2014, HB2113, HB2145, HB2331, HB2340, HB2389, HB2400, HB2401, HB2428, HB2494, HB2696, HB2756, HB2795, HB2955, HCM2008

Keywords: air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, utility consumer, rate intervention, public service corporation, Arizona Revised Statutes, residential rates, consumer protection, fuel reformulation, gasoline standards, environmental regulations, ethanol supply, Air Quality, energy reliability, electric service providers, reliable resources, public power entity

Bills: SB 1468, SB 1612, SB 1789, SB 2530, SB 2571, SB 2717, SB 2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

Bills: SB 1468, SB 1612, SB 1789, SB 2530, SB 2571, SB 2717, SB 2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

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• the economy.
• , not just a narrow segment of Minnesota, not just a narrow segment of the<00:58:57.080><c> economy.
• </c><01:23:02.160><c> We</c> of Minnesota. We of Minnesota.
• 23:49.040><c> make</c><01:23:49.280><c> Minnesota</c> to help Minnesota or make Minnesota to help Minnesota
• economy is also feeling the strain of a growing gig economy.

Bills: HF4561, HF4343

Keywords: homeless prevention aid, homelessness, housing stability, rental assistance, family homelessness, unaccompanied youth, housing navigation, legal representation, family outreach, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aid, general fund appropriation, unspent funds, aid redistribution, sunset repeal, Minnesota property tax aid, services for persons experiencing homelessness, sales tax, use tax

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• But for claims here in Minnesota by Minnesota producers, it's $842,000, which is a considerable sum of
• So, all my bill does, in Minnesota.
• ,</c> uh in this downturn in the egg economy, uh in this downturn in the egg economy, it<00:21:28.559
• </c> Minnesota Crop Production Retailers. Minnesota Crop Production Retailers.
• </c> for Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. for Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.

Bills: HF3579, HF3549, HF3548, HF4388, HF3566

Keywords: eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control

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• I also serve as the Chair of the Minnesota Community Land Trust Coalition.
• HRAs are also political subdivisions of the state of Minnesota.
• First, Minnesota needs this legislation.
• Manufactured housing in Minnesota is in crisis.
• First, Minnesota Realtors oppose rent control policies.

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• </c> subdivisions of the state of Minnesota subdivisions of the state of Minnesota but<00:11:04.839><
• </c> bill one is we're asking Minnesota bill one is we're asking Minnesota housing<00:36:26.480><c> to
• </c> Generation in the state of Minnesota Generation in the state of Minnesota over<00:46:44.559><c>
• Minnesota realtor Minnesota second Minnesota realtor supports<01:08:43.080><c> policies</c><01:08:43.520
• </c> modular home Association of Minnesota modular home Association of Minnesota we're<01:22:06.159><

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• Their fuel is clean.
• He noted that under the Clean Energy Transformation Act, the Washington State grid should be getting
• He added that under the Clean Energy Transformation Act, the Washington State grid should be getting
• Under the Clean Energy Transformation Act, the Washington State grid should be getting cleaner over time
• It's what fuels our economy.

Bills: HB2436, HB2322, HB2343, HB1420, HB2426, HB2271, HB2215, HB2421, HB2301, HB2296

Keywords: oil tanker, tank vessel, restricted waters, Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, Discovery Island, New Dungeness, tug escort, pilotage, marine safety, spill prevention, oil transport, petroleum shipment, coast guard authorization, Board of Pilotage Commissioners, articulated tug barge, bunker vessel, refueling vessel

Summary: The Environment and Energy Committee heard testimony on several bills, including HB 2436, which would update tug escort horsepower requirements for certain oil tankers in Puget Sound waters. The sponsor and the Washington State Board of Pilotage Commissioners described it as a technical cleanup to align statute with existing rulemaking and industry practice, with the goal of better protecting the Salish Sea and southern resident killer whales. The hearing on HB 2436 was then closed. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 2322, which would change Clean Fuels Program rules and the timing of tax incentives for alternative jet fuel. Supporters, including the sponsor, 12, the City of Moses Lake, and U.S. Oil & Refining, said the bill would provide needed certainty for large-scale sustainable aviation fuel investment and clarify how electricity carbon intensity is calculated, including treatment of hydro power. Ecology opposed the bill, saying it would weaken the clean fuels program’s ability to drive new renewable generation and that it was willing to work on concerns through rulemaking. The hearing on HB 2322 was then closed. In executive session, the committee advanced HB 2343 on water discharge permits for publicly owned animal facilities, HB 2426 allowing Pollution Control Hearings Board appeals to be heard by a single member or alternate panel by agreement, HB 2271 on post-consumer recycled content requirements for plastics, HB 2215 on Climate Commitment Act fuel-supplier thresholds, and HB 2421 on 6PPD restrictions in tires. HB 2421 saw an unsuccessful amendment to exempt rural eastern Washington counties before passing. The committee deferred action on HB 2301 and HB 2296 until a later meeting. Most measures were reported out on party-line or near-party-line votes, with HB 2343 passing unanimously and the others passing by recorded vote.