Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> Minnesota</c><00:04:48.720><c> small</c><00:04:49.000><c> businesses</c> hundreds of Minnesota small
• Minnesota Cable represents cable companies who are proud to serve residents of Minnesota in every corner
• Minnesota Cable represents cable companies who are proud to serve residents of Minnesota in every corner
• Cloud metro area as well as outstate Minnesota. We will be directly affected by Statute 326B.198.
• know what's good for Greater Minnesota is good for all of Minnesota.

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads

Transcript Highlights:

• So our recommendation to this committee is to build on those theft statutes.
• So our recommendation to this committee is to build on those theft statutes.
• So our recommendation to this committee is to build on those theft statutes.
• So our recommendation to this committee is to build on those theft statutes.
• So our recommendation to this committee is to build on those theft statutes.

Bills: HB1629, HB1630, HB1631

Keywords: economic development, business, state statutes, Hawaii Revised Statutes, legislation, development strategy, state funding, infrastructure, employment opportunities, legislative intent, state legislation, development initiatives, 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills, beginning with HB 1829 on marine affairs. Most testimony was in strong support, with speakers from state agencies, ocean-tech companies, startups, nonprofits, and community groups backing the creation of an Office of Marine Affairs and a marine affairs coordinator under HTDC. Supporters said the measure would better coordinate ocean policy, strengthen the blue economy, and help Hawaii capture jobs, investment, and innovation in marine-related industries. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided. The committee then took up HTDC-related measures, including HB 1615 and HB 1613, which also drew broad support from business, technology, and economic development interests. Testifiers said the bills would strengthen Hawaii’s technology and innovation ecosystem, support advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity, and help build a more diversified economy with higher-wage jobs. The committee also heard HB 1607 on public procurement and HB 1772 on small business procurement; state procurement staff and several business groups supported efforts to expand opportunities for local firms, while one speaker from the city’s economic revitalization commission argued that a flat 5% preference could help keep more revenue and jobs in-state. On HB 1636 relating to shopping carts, the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Retail Merchants of Hawaii testified in opposition, saying the bill would penalize businesses for carts that are stolen rather than abandoned and would add costs that could especially burden small and local retailers. HB 1810 on charitable solicitation drew support from Goodwill Hawaii and other nonprofits, who said the bill would improve transparency around donation bins and protect donors from misleading for-profit collection practices; the Attorney General’s office asked for a delayed effective date to allow system changes and staffing. HB 1782 on AI and the protection of minors received broad support from state agencies, educators, and advocacy groups, but some business and retail representatives urged narrowing the definition of covered AI services so ordinary customer-service chatbots would not be swept in. Finally, HB 1759 on theft drew opposition from the Public Defender’s Office, which said the bill could create overly harsh penalties and should include defense representation on any task force; the office also noted existing laws already address conspiracy and related conduct.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> happened recently in Minnesota. happened recently in Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Uh, currently in Minnesota code, we have 253B, the civil commitment statutes.
• </c><00:52:33.520><c> State</c><00:52:33.760><c> Statute</c> violation of Minnesota State Statute violation
• of Minnesota State Statute then<00:52:34.319><c> because</c><00:52:34.480><c> they're</c><00:52:34.720

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

Bills: SF3045, HF2783, HF1943

Keywords: omnibus, state government, local government, elections, campaign finance, voter registration, absentee voting, election administration, electronic rosters, lobbying, lobbyist disclosure, state budget, appropriations, biennial budget, Minnesota Secretary of State, Minnesota Management and Budget, state personnel, civil service, affirmative action, disability employment

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:08:13.159><c> for</c> we have in other current statute for we have in other current statute for
• </c><00:09:03.839><c> I'm</c> section not a chapter of Statute I'm section not a chapter of Statute I'm
• I mean, we're talking in rural Minnesota or any rural area of the country.
• I mean, we're talking in rural Minnesota or any rural area of the country.
• I mean, we're talking in rural Minnesota or any rural area of the country.

Bills: HF1379, HF1596, HF2260, HF1429

Keywords: nonopioid directive, opioid refusal, opioid-free care, pain management, health care directive, advance directive, patient autonomy, informed consent, substance use disorder, opioid epidemic, prescriber immunity, provider liability, emergency medical services, EMS, health record, Minnesota Department of Health, health care agent, medical power of attorney, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota government data practices

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> happening in greater Minnesota, too. happening in greater Minnesota, too.
• </c> state of Minnesota? state of Minnesota?
• We're a statutory nonprofit by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act as well as Minnesota Statute
• </c><01:14:15.240><c> Statute</c><01:14:15.760><c> 268A-01</c> as well as Minnesota Statute 268A-01 as
• well as Minnesota Statute 268A-01 Subdivision<01:14:18.200><c> 8</c><01:14:18.680><c> Centers</c><01

Bills: HF1767, HF2068, HF4725, HF4637, HF4638

Keywords: human services, community support, integrated care, disability services, stakeholder consultation, homeless youth, grants, funding, Minnesota, mental health, substance use disorder, education, workforce development, licensure, direct care services, healthcare, long-term care, personal care assistants, employment support, medical assistance

Transcript Highlights:

• It's almost as nice as Minnesota.
• </c><00:15:10.480><c> The</c> Minnesota where the lakes begin. The Minnesota where the lakes begin.
• </c><00:30:54.159><c> There's</c> us in northern Minnesota. There's us in northern Minnesota.
• Wisconsin to Minnesota and U.S.
• </c> not only in Minnesota, but nationally. not only in Minnesota, but nationally.

Bills: HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607

Keywords: transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:10:49.040><c> we</c> just say that uh in rural Minnesota we just say that uh in rural Minnesota
• </c> learning and more stu more Minnesota learning and more stu more Minnesota students<00:19:54.400>
• Statutes, section 124D.128.
• </c> learning year program under Minnesota learning year program under Minnesota statutes<00:55:52.480
• </c> statutes uh section 124D.128. statutes uh section 124D.128.

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> political Affairs at the Minnesota political Affairs at the Minnesota Association<00:04:45.160><
• </c><00:05:14.440><c> Association</c><00:05:14.919><c> of</c> the Minnesota Association of the Minnesota
• </c> by Insurance dollars and has statute by Insurance dollars and has statute required<00:17:33.280>
• <00:24:01.080><c> themselves</c><00:24:01.919><c> started</c> Minnesota themselves started Minnesota
• </c> okay um are you familiar with Minnesota okay um are you familiar with Minnesota statute<01:19:21.000

Bills: HF1, HF1384

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> of elk from other states into Minnesota. of elk from other states into Minnesota.
• </c> produced in Minnesota. produced in Minnesota.
• In 2024, the Minnesota sectors.
• </c> the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
• </c> the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Bills: HF2103, HF4508

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, elk, cervidae, cervid importation, chronic wasting disease, CWD, animal health, livestock, wildlife disease, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, state veterinarian, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:08:05.680><c> where</c> Minnesota and western Minnesota where Minnesota and western Minnesota
• So, 2.2 Minnesota, northeast Minnesota.
• </c> to Minnesota and Oregon in 1860. to Minnesota and Oregon in 1860.
• Minnesota law, both the Constitution and statute, specifies how the fund should be managed and the formula
• </c> established in statute. established in statute.

Bills: HF3900

Keywords: permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund

Transcript Highlights:

• wanted just to get the public's attention to the letters in our packets, the letters in support: Minnesota
• So, um, I am actually really happy that we're offering this Paid Family Leave program to Minnesota.
• </c><00:02:40.120><c> not</c> Family Leave program to Minnesota not Family Leave program to Minnesota
• </c> just want to confirm that in Minnesota just want to confirm that in Minnesota we<00:04:44.400><c
• There are not 68 votes for it in the Minnesota House.

Bills: HF11

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

Transcript Highlights:

• This is something that tells them, we want you to come back here to Minnesota.
• We want you to begin a family and raise them here in Minnesota.
• This is something that tells them, we want you to come back here to Minnesota.
• We want you to begin a family and raise them here in Minnesota.
• We want you to begin a family and raise them here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF11

Keywords: Minnesota Paid Leave, paid family and medical leave, family leave, medical leave, implementation delay, premium collection, employer premiums, state payroll tax, workforce, labor, benefits administration, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer notice, seasonal employees, private plans, actuarial study, outreach and education, employee rights, reinstatement

Transcript Highlights:

• And if you all aren't aware, the Minnesota Youth Council is something that was created by state statute
• </c> Minnesota Youth Council. Minnesota Youth Council.
• </c> our Minnesota environment. our Minnesota environment.
• </c><00:45:15.400><c> Um</c> and clubs that are in Minnesota. Um and clubs that are in Minnesota.
• </c> represent the Minnesota youth. represent the Minnesota youth.

Bills: HF3776, HF3557, HF3585

Keywords: screen time, preschool, kindergarten, early childhood education, digital media, tablets, smartphones, educational technology, EdTech, classroom devices, publicly funded preschool, school policy, child development, special education, IEP, 504 plan, IFSP, Minnesota education law, climate literacy, education

Transcript Highlights:

• The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership are also our members.
• Today<00:25:20.480><c> in</c><00:25:20.799><c> Minnesota,</c> Today in Minnesota, Today in Minnesota,
• </c> experience of every Minnesota student. experience of every Minnesota student.
• </c> workforce that Minnesota needs. workforce that Minnesota needs.
• </c> foundation here in Minnesota. foundation here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

Transcript Highlights:

• Line 15 is the Minnesota Center for the Book Reduction.
• Line 17 shows the Minnesota Youth Council from the Minnesota Alliance with Youth. Increase.
• Minnesota showed us that you value us and the work we do.
• Now we need Minnesota to support us back.
• This is a significant shortage area in Minnesota.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:09:22.079><c> County</c> assist Greater Minnesota County assist Greater Minnesota County attorneys
• </c> temporary commissioner for the Minnesota temporary commissioner for the Minnesota Department<00:
• Minnesota.
• </c> policies procedures and statutes policies procedures and statutes requiring<00:33:06.480><c> uh<
• </c> years ago uh we passed into law statute years ago uh we passed into law statute requiring<01:03:

Bills: HF1470, HF1310, HF1837

Keywords: opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> transportation in the state of Minnesota transportation in the state of Minnesota look<00:02:54.000
• </c> transportation in the state of Minnesota transportation in the state of Minnesota in<00:03:28.840
• </c><00:36:14.000><c> Minnesota</c><00:36:14.520><c> currently</c> economic development Minnesota currently
• </c><01:09:25.120><c> so</c> northeastern Minnesota so northeastern Minnesota so I'm<01:09:26.239><c>
• Greater Minnesota deserves it as well.

Bills: HF1167, HF1242

Keywords: Northern Lights Express, NLX, Minneapolis-Duluth rail, passenger rail, intercity passenger rail, high-speed rail, Duluth, Minneapolis, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, transportation funding, rail appropriation, general fund, trunk highway fund, rail project cancellation, infrastructure spending, commercial driver training, CDL, financial assistance

Transcript Highlights:

• working Blue Collar Minnesota families working Blue Collar Minnesota families house<00:02:42.080><c>
• Paul, Minnesota.
• Nurses Association, Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Hospital Association, Minnesota Farmers
• Nurses Association, Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Hospital Association, Minnesota Farmers
• </c> Association Minnesota Hospital Association Minnesota Hospital Association<01:03:04.640><c> Minnesota

Bills: HF10, HF27

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

Transcript Highlights:

• Minnesota statutes.
• </c> Minnesota statutes. Minnesota statutes.
• That provision directly conflicts with Minnesota Statute 504B.216, subdivision B.
• /c><01:34:13.200><c> offers</c> Minnesota statute uh already offers Minnesota statute uh already offers
• is the lease-break statute here in Minnesota.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all