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• I have my security folks. I will... Fair enough.
• We have a board committee that is our safety and security committee that oversees our internal staff
• Last year over 24 days for the 24 day run of the fair on safety and security measures.
• There's been some noise around some of our security measures that we put in place, and know that our
• goal at the end of the day is to create, to provide a safe and secure environment for all of our fair

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• Chief Bradley H. was murdered at Dartmouth-Hitchcock because their policy was for disarming security
• The state hospital now has armed security in the lobby, the lobby entry where Bradley H. was murdered
• policy was for disarming security policy was for disarming security Personnel<00:44:10.319> Chief
• <00:44:21.680> in<00:44:21.839> the Security in the Security in the lobby<00:44:24.079>
• 65 to when they receive social security 65 to when they receive social security at<05:38:27.040>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Additionally, this measure will secure community-based and early detection services for residents who
• 01:52:17.320> this<01:52:17.520> measure<01:52:18.400> will<01:52:18.520> secure
• Additionally, this measure will secure Additionally, this measure will secure community-based<01
• by making sure that there state securely by making sure that there are<02:24:49.120> no<02:24
• are safe and secure, and the people<02:43:09.760> who<02:43:09.920> wish<02:43:10.160>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Bills: HR42, HR43, HR44, HR45, HCR22, HCR23, HCR24, HCR25, HCR26, HCR27, HCR28, HCR29, HCR30, HB894, HB983, HB984, HR39, HR40, HR41, HCR19, HCR20, HCR21, HB2, HB3, HB15, HB441, HB976, HB977, HB978, HB979, HB980, HB981, HB982, HB129, HB130, HB287, HB489, HB521, HB545, HB553, HB555, HB570, HB670, HB672, HB797, HB854, HB952, HB207, HB300, HB331, HB428, HB464, HB587, HB618, HB629, HB801, HB853, HB891, HB474, HB487, HB503, HB606, HB633, HB707, HB720, HB728, HB733, HB846, HB852, HB856, HB868, HB875, HB112, HB657, HB221, HB149, HB901, HB148, HB354

Keywords: women, chemistry industry, Louisiana, recognition, workforce, commendation, leadership, faith, community service, Bishop Weidner, log truck drivers, transportation safety, log industry, pastor, Church of Pentecost, forestry, tree farming, W.H. Ward Properties, community support, Louisiana Forestry Association

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• That is the job of the judicial branch.
• Mortum, and it states that severability is a judicial doctrine recognizing the obligation of the judiciary
• Mortum, and it states that severability is a judicial doctrine recognizing the obligation of the judiciary

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar. During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office. After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.

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• That is the job for the judicial branch.
• Mortham, and it states that severability is a judicial doctrine recognizing the obligation of the judiciary
• Mortham, and it states that severability is a judicial doctrine recognizing the obligation of the judiciary

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• It's not clear that it's available in a judicial foreclosure.
• have asked Legal Aid whether they can advise clients that they may use the postponement tool in a judicial
• that Minnesota's right to postpone a sale, either by a mortgagee or a mortgagee, is available in a judicial

Bills: HF1224, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage postponement, homeowners, redemption period, Minnesota Statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• may think it's punitive at six months, but I have to look at it from the standpoint of what is a judicial
• Would that give you a little bit more security about the information that might be out there or what
• Would that give you a little bit more security about the information that might be out there or what
• <02:07:40.400> little<02:07:40.560> bit<02:07:40.639> more<02:07:40.960> security
• <02:07:41.520> about<02:07:41.920> the a little bit more security about the a little

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, currently I'm a game-day Minnesota Twins security and, um, I see a lot of my fellow reps there, so
• 00:04:15.079> uh I'm a game day uh Minnesota Twins uh I'm a game day uh Minnesota Twins uh security
• 04:17.040> lot<00:04:17.160> of<00:04:17.359> my<00:04:17.560> fellow security
• and um I see a lot of my fellow security and um I see a lot of my fellow reps<00:04:18.359> there
• I'm here today as a European white cisgendered female, auntie, elder, retiree, from the Fourth Judicial

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It includes a narrow provision about prior audits or judicial precedents, but most importantly for our
• narrow provision about fed prior audits narrow provision about fed prior audits or<01:18:54.200> judicial
• <01:18:54.560> precedents,<01:18:55.440> but<01:18:55.600> most or judicial
• precedents, but most or judicial precedents, but most importantly<01:18:56.520> for<01:18:56.640
• <01:30:04.520> precedent,<01:30:05.080> or audit, judicial precedent, or audit, judicial

Bills: HF4234, HF3697, HF1183, HF4738

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, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation

Summary: The committee first adopted the April 14, 2026 minutes as amended, correcting a misspelling in the reference to Chair Davids. It then heard House File 4234, a tax-exempt bonding/affordable housing bill from Representative Rey Rower, and adopted a technical A1 amendment before laying the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. The bill would conform Minnesota law to recent federal changes to low-income housing tax credit rules by lowering the amount of tax-exempt bonds needed for projects to qualify, with the stated goal of spreading bond allocations across more projects and increasing affordable housing production without additional state funds. Testimony in support came from the bill author, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and Mary Tingerthal, who said the change would increase efficiency in the use of federal bond authority and could raise the number of funded housing projects from about 16 to 25 per year, bringing in roughly $120 million more annually for housing. Members discussed where the benefits would be felt statewide, including greater Minnesota and larger metro areas, and the author said the bill would help address shortages in affordable and senior housing. The committee took no final vote on the bill, instead laying it over. The committee next heard House File 3697 from Vice Chair Norris, which would change Minnesota’s tax refund claim timelines to better align with federal law and most other states. The author and a tax attorney testifier said the bill would reduce confusion and help taxpayers, especially vulnerable individuals who may overpay or be overassessed and then miss the current deadline to seek refunds. The Department of Revenue said it had no concerns with the language and did not oppose the bill, and the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Finally, the committee began hearing House File 4738 from Representative Keeler, a Safe Harbor funding proposal for victims of sex trafficking and sexually exploited youth. The author described Safe Harbor as a statewide program serving youth across Minnesota and said the committee should consider creative funding options, but Chair Davids stated the proposed funding source would not work because it would take money from women’s sports scholarships. Testifiers from Lake House in Duluth and a former Safe Harbor youth described the program’s impact on homeless and trafficked youth, including shelter, mental health services, education, and transition to adulthood. The hearing continued with testimony, but no action was taken in the portion provided.

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• Finally, if we look in line 6.15 through 6.18, in cases of administrative dispute or other judicial or
• quasi-judicial dispute or proceeding, an administrative law judge, mediator, arbitrator, judge, or other
• cases of administrative dispute or in cases of administrative dispute or other<00:13:15.600> judicial
• <00:13:16.079> or<00:13:16.320> quasi<00:13:16.800> judicial<00:13:17.279>
• > dispute other judicial or quasi judicial dispute other judicial or quasi judicial dispute or<00

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Seclusion Working Group approved the prior meeting minutes and then spent most of the meeting discussing draft recommendations and a Senate amendment, 007-7, related to seclusion in schools. The chair explained the history of the issue, including Minnesota’s 2023 ban on seclusion from birth through grade 3, and described 007-7 as a compromise developed with stakeholders that would extend the ban through grade 6 unless strict conditions are met. Those conditions include explicit written informed consent from all parents or guardians in their primary language, oral translation of safeguards, showing the seclusion room before consent, mandatory follow-up IEP meetings after repeated use, outreach and education for families, and data reporting on use of seclusion. The chair also said the amendment would prevent judges or other officials from ordering seclusion over a parent’s objection. Members then reviewed the draft recommendations line by line. They agreed to revise language to add “and fund” after “mandate” in the first section, and discussed changing references from “level three and level four” to “level three and higher,” though several members ultimately preferred keeping the focus on school settings and not expanding into medical or correctional settings. They also discussed replacing the word “subjected” with more neutral language such as “experience” or “whose IEP includes seclusion.” Another issue was whether the recommendations should distinguish between students whose IEP already includes seclusion and students who experience seclusion in an emergency but do not have it in their IEP; members suggested splitting that into separate recommendations and possibly adding a new item for the latter situation. A final discussion focused on whether the working group should recommend a mandated alternative-to-seclusion program and whether such a mandate should be tied to funding. School district representatives said many districts already use programs such as CPI, but others, especially outstate districts, charter schools, hospitals, and residential settings, may face significant costs if required to adopt new programs like Ukeru. Members generally agreed that if the legislature is asked to require implementation of new alternatives, funding should accompany the mandate. The chair also noted that existing law already requires an IEP team meeting after restrictive procedures are used twice in 30 days, and encouraged members to compare that with the 007-7 language before finalizing recommendations.

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• We have conversations between the legislative branch and judicial branch, and that's an important part
• of our role as the legislative branch um to uh respond when uh the judicial branch um interprets the
• <00:01:52.880> branch legislative branch and judicial branch legislative branch and judicial
• <00:02:00.439> branch<00:02:01.119> um respond when uh the judicial branch um respond
• when uh the judicial branch um interprets<00:02:02.119> the<00:02:02.280> statutes<00:

Keywords: 1183, house

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• with housewell 22 26 I need and c fore under chairman mr. president a committee in committee and judicious
• have one committee amendment please read the committee amendment mr. president your committee on judicial

Keywords: 1182, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior journal, and recognized several guests and community groups, including Central Arizona Aging and visitors tied to the Santa Rosa Barrio/Washington Park community. Members also read a proclamation honoring the Santa Rosa Barrio’s cultural and historical legacy in Phoenix, and introduced additional guests from Tempe and the East Valley. The chamber then moved through Committee of the Whole calendars. On the first calendar, it advanced HB 2050 (radiologic technologies) with an Angus floor amendment on supervision requirements, HB 2176 (health care institutions) with a Gowan floor amendment, HB 2189 (licensed health aide rules) with a Health and Human Services committee amendment, HB 2195 (nursing facility records/timelines) with committee and floor amendments, and HB 2584 (amending Section 38-651) without amendment. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted and the bills were properly assigned. On the second calendar, the Senate advanced HB 2003 (driver license destruction permits) after a question about ADOT implementation timing, HB 2006 (sample ballots and mail-in ballot dates), HB 2226 (arrest/processing and veteran status) with a Judiciary and Elections committee amendment, HB 2378 (school facilities oversight board members), HB 2693 (accountable health plans) with a Finance committee amendment and a Mesnard floor amendment making a feasibility study subject to available funds, and HCM 2007 urging renaming of State Route 16. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted. On the third calendar, the Senate advanced HB 2013 (air pollution control/air quality and wildfires) with a Carroll floor amendment adding guardrails on spending for waiver filings, retained HB 2029 on the calendar, and advanced HB 2031 (grandfather water rights), HB 2102 (domestic water improvement districts), HB 213 (water improvement program and water hauling), HB 2117 (Natural Resource Conservation Board fund), HB 2262 (Arizona Geological Survey), and HB 2278 (related statutory changes). The final Committee of the Whole report was adopted, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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• Um, not just within those judicial districts, but one of the things that Senator Antoinet Cedillo Lopez
• and I worked on was to make sure that You're not bound by the judicial districts based on capabilities

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• And we'll also have to make a slight adjustment in the judicial branch budget because of the effect of
• And we'll also have to make a slight adjustment in the judicial branch budget because of the effect of

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee met to work on three remaining policy bills. On HB 2225, members discussed an amendment reducing the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund housing grant program from $50 million to $30 million, lowering the maximum grant amount, and clarifying that existing lots can qualify after a certificate of occupancy is issued so the program can help communities like Watford City and Williston use prepared lots. Members also discussed the matching requirements, tribal eligibility, and how Commerce would score applications to ensure the money lowers lot costs rather than being absorbed by political subdivisions. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Murphy was assigned to carry the bill. The committee then took up SB 2200, which funds the 988 crisis hotline. After discussion, members agreed to strip out the proposed phone-line charge approach and instead provide a $500,000 appropriation from the Community Health Care Trust Fund, consistent with the Senate version, to supplement existing funding for increased staffing and texting-related demand. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Nelson will carry the bill. Finally, the committee considered SB 2342, which creates a value-added milk processing facility incentive program. The amendment reduced the proposed line of credit from $10 million to $5 million, with the program intended to support dairy-related processing infrastructure such as utilities, roads, water, wastewater, and rail access. Members noted the program would be administered through the Agriculture Diversification and Development Committee, could potentially support one or multiple facilities, and sunsets June 30, 2027. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 22-0, and Representative Brandenburg will carry the bill. The committee then adjourned, planning to reconvene the next morning to take up additional bills and budget adjustments.

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• My name is Lauren Warner and I serve as the deputy general counsel for the judicial branch.
• And with me, I for the judicial branch.
• Security Security uh<01:05:11.119> and<01:05:11.359> then<01:05:11.920> their<01
• Given particularly all the money that the Department of Homeland Security has gotten over the last year
• <01:09:02.719> has Department of Homeland Security has Department of Homeland Security has

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The hearing focused primarily on House Bill 1087 and House Bill 123, both related to firearms. HB 1087 was introduced as a Second Amendment measure, but after questions from the chair and discussion with law enforcement, the sponsor agreed it should be set aside and referred to a study committee for further review, rather than advanced as written. The New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association testified in opposition to the bill as written, while also indicating support for the sponsor’s proposed amendment or a study approach. The bulk of the discussion centered on HB 123, which would require the return of firearms after a not guilty verdict or dismissal. The sponsor and several members described the bill’s purpose as speeding up the return of property, but law enforcement and judicial branch witnesses raised concerns about federal law, the need to ensure a person is still legally eligible to possess firearms, and the bill’s 24-hour return requirement. Witnesses from the State Police and judicial branch explained the current process, including background checks through the state police gun line, and said the existing procedure already aims to return firearms promptly while allowing time to verify disqualifying information. Members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, including removing language that would bar background checks and instead tying return of firearms to completion of the check within a set time frame. Judicial branch and State Police witnesses said a process that requires a background check and return within a reasonable period, with notice if there is a delay or denial, would better address safety and legal concerns. The hearing ended without a vote; the committee closed the public hearing and indicated it would continue working on the language before executive session.

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• Um, interestingly enough, privacy and security has kind of been on an uptick as a reason for people to
• Additionally, Texas secured over $3.3 billion through the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
• uh, to navigate the different regulatory and legal requirements within those programs as well as secure
• administering the statute, um, or in the handful of states where, um, it's where, where that's judicially

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• The largest of which, frankly, is executive and judicial branch compensation, which was adopted on both
• frankly is um uh largest of which frankly is um uh executive<00:12:57.920> and<00:12:58.160> judicial
• <00:12:58.720> branch executive and judicial branch executive and judicial branch compensation

Bills: SF0032, SF0010, SF0001, HB0001

Keywords: 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety, mental health, detention, competency evaluation, treatment, contractual agreements, Wyoming, budget, funding, education, wildfire prevention, healthcare, community colleges, grants, economic development

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• 504, an act making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the judicial
• 504, an act making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the judicial
• :52:35.040> functioning<00:52:36.080> of<00:52:36.240> the<00:52:36.360> judicial
• support, and functioning of the judicial support, and functioning of the judicial branch<00:52:37.280

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call establishing a quorum. The chamber approved the prior journal, excused absent senators, and received a House message noting passage of several House bills, including House Bill 1 despite the governor’s veto. The clerk also reported committee recommendations on a number of House bills, which were placed on the calendar, and new resolutions were introduced recognizing Chloe Yates, student wellness and physical activity in schools, and the Kentucky State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. The main floor action centered on House Bill 1, which implements the Federal Education Opportunity Program in Kentucky. Supporters argued the measure would bring federal tax-credit dollars into Kentucky to expand educational opportunities for students and families at no cost to the state budget, while opponents urged sustaining the governor’s veto and raised concerns about accountability and the bill’s structure. After debate, the Senate voted 31-5 to override the veto, and House Bill 1 was finally passed notwithstanding the governor’s veto. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 183 on proxy advisory services. The House committee substitute exempted certain nonprofits with less than $500,000 in annual gross revenue from proxy advisor services from the bill’s cause-of-action provisions while preserving attorney general enforcement authority. The chamber concurred with the House substitute and then passed the bill as amended. Senators also passed Senate Bill 263, the School of Innovation cleanup bill, which makes technical changes, requires KDE support for waiver applications, and creates a pilot project for three schools of innovation with proposed matching grants. Senate Bill 281 on grandparent visitation was also adopted with committee substitute and passed unanimously after discussion focused on balancing grandparents’ access with parental rights and existing case law. Later, the Senate began consideration of Senate Bill 324 on the film industry credit, with the sponsor describing technical changes and expanded provisions to support film, video, gaming, and related production activity in Kentucky.

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• scrutiny that already exists upon law enforcement while maintaining the broad prosecutorial and judicial
• scrutiny that already exists upon law enforcement while maintaining the broad prosecutorial and judicial
• maintaining the broad while maintaining the broad prosecutorial<00:37:29.280> and<00:37:29.520> judicial
• <00:37:30.000> discretion prosecutorial and judicial discretion prosecutorial and judicial

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3477, Representative Long’s “Universal Constitutional Remedies Act,” which would create a civil damages remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal officials. Long and supporting testifiers argued the bill fills a gap in current law, noting that people can sue state and local officials under Section 1983 but generally lack a meaningful damages remedy against federal actors. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, make harmed individuals whole, and is consistent with the Supremacy Clause and federal law. Public testimony included Dr. Roger Day, who said the bill was important to people harmed by “color of law” abuses and urged broad, inclusive language. Members then considered amendments. The A1 amendment, offered by Representative Duran, removed subdivision 2, which had required federal law enforcement partners entering agreements with Minnesota to agree to abide by the state and federal constitutions; the amendment was adopted. The A2 amendment, which would have added a six-year lookback and limited the bill to future causes of action, was debated at length and rejected. The A3 amendment, which would have required state agencies to absorb litigation costs, was also debated; House fiscal staff said a fiscal note was not complete and costs were uncertain, and the amendment was not adopted. In discussion after amendments, opponents argued the bill would conflict with federal supremacy, duplicate or interfere with existing federal remedies, and could create fiscal and operational burdens. Supporters responded that the bill is modeled on existing remedies for state and local officials and that federal accountability is currently inadequate. The bill, as amended by A1, was then moved toward the general register, with a roll call requested on the bill.