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• As Minnesotans, we recognize that discrimination based on a person's membership in a protected class
• Well, let's start with the fact that sex has been a protected class in the Minnesota Human Rights Act
• Sex has been a protected class in the Minnesota Human Rights Act since 1967.
• 01:23:50.040> actively<01:23:50.440> exclude<01:23:50.800> a<01:23:50.960> class
• <01:23:51.159> of going to actively exclude a class of going to actively exclude a class of

Bills: HF1233

Keywords: women's athletics, gender, sports competition, Human Rights Act, biological sex, participation limits, 1183, house

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• Well, it's not that there are kids in class more; it's just that it was coded so.
• Well, it's not that there are kids in class more; it's just that it was coded so.
• Maybe they just need to go to math class.
• maybe they just need to go to math class maybe they just need to go to math class like<00:40:37.440
• kids and and getting them back to class kids and and getting them back to class on<01:00:50.359>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:30:25.360> or<00:30:25.640> search<00:30:25.960> warrant<00:30:26.559> class
• warrant class um so just<00:30:28.240> want<00:30:28.360> to<00:30:28.519> make
• Another question, Representative Insance, about—because you had mentioned a couple different classes.
• And then for your sergeants and above, if they want to go to a leadership class, those are anywhere from
• And then for your sergeants and above, if they want to go to a leadership class, those are anywhere from

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Most of us have both of those classes because the ICISF has created what they call a GRIN class, where
• they take those two classes.
• When you take your class initially, and then in the teams themselves, we do continuing education to make
• Representative Cre, could I ask you if you make sure that people who attend the class actually know what
• There's still a whole other class of employees that don't have the same benefits.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 180, which concerns critical incident stress management teams. Representative Mark PR, the bill sponsor, proposed an amendment to add a definition of “team leader” and to clarify that teams may or may not be affiliated with a municipality. He argued that a certification test offered by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation is unnecessary and too expensive at $400, since team members are volunteers who already receive training and continuing education. Committee members asked about the training structure and certification language, and the sponsor explained that the teams are self-certified and that the amendment was intended to clean up the bill’s language. The committee then voted on HB 180 in executive session. Amendment 0261H was adopted 11-0, and the bill was then moved as amended and passed 11-0. The committee placed the bill on consent. Later, the committee heard House Bill 438, sponsored by Representative Timothy Horan, dealing with immigration detention and related state policy. Horan described the bill as an update to earlier legislation and said it would codify best practices, prohibit state cooperation with mass deportation efforts, bar for-profit operation of immigration detention facilities, and require Executive Council approval before the governor could deploy the National Guard for immigration deportation activities. Committee members questioned whether the bill could be read as authorizing detention facilities and discussed the relationship between the state and Strafford County Jail. An amendment presented on behalf of Representative Patrick Long was described as a technical rewrite that removed several sections and changed language, but the hearing ended before any vote was taken on HB 438.

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• First, as I've mentioned, I'm a PhD candidate, and I've taken classes and pursued my own research on
• I teach my own classes as a grad instructor, and I TA graduate and undergrad students.
• I teach my own classes as a grad instructor, and I TA graduate and undergrad students.
• diversify the financial sustainability of the M Health system so it can continue to allow for world-class
• delivering access to world-class delivering access to world-class learning<01:26:16.080> in

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities. A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families. The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• look, which ...would remind me of my early Catholic upbringing, because we were at the front of the class
• Establishing it managed the volatility without having to resort to draconian cuts and middle-class tax
• So $683 billion is worth less than $100 relative to the income of a middle-class family in this state
• would have to give the wealthiest people in California a tax cut and raise the taxes on the middle class
• there's already an initiative that's qualified that's going to the ballot today that is for middle-class

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• For masked intimidation, the conference committee substitute changes the offense to a Class E felony.
• The conference committee substitute changes the offense to a Class E felony for a first offense, Class
• D for a second, and Class C for a third or subsequent.
• You know, I did stop the bleed classes.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• The bill classifies as a class six felony intentionally or knowingly obtaining, attempting to obtain,
• surveillance of a minor, use of a third party, or repeated attempts, then a person is guilty of a class
• So whether they meant it or not, they are telling a victim, you are a second-class victim because you
• In fact, I had to take a whole semester class on hearsay, and it was very complicated.
• I had to take a whole semester class on hearsay, and it was very complicated.

Bills: HB2041, HB2144, HB2239, HB2321, HB2371, HB2594, HB2661, HB2662, HB2793, HB2968, HB2995

Keywords: child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification

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• rights are withheld from certain people, that either willingly or otherwise makes them into second-class
• But I would say, are you a second-class citizen because you are 18 years old and you cannot concealed
• Are you a second-class citizen because you are 19 years old and cannot buy a bottle of bourbon?
• Are you a second-class citizen because you're 20 and you can't rent a car, or you're 23 and you cannot
• Are you a second-class citizen because at 33 you cannot run for President of the United States of America

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 04:41 Calendar/2nd Readings 05:37 Orders of the Day 06:14 HB 312 06:41 Interrupted Stream 38:41, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation focused on the approaching storm and the need to check on neighbors, first responders, hospitals, and vulnerable residents. A quorum was established, absent members were excused, the rules were suspended for co-sponsorship and vote modification filings, and the journal from Thursday, January 22, 2026 was approved. The clerk also reported Senate passage of SB 13, 22, 46, 51, and 90 and requested concurrence. Under orders of the day, HB 258 was recommitted to the Transportation Committee. The chamber then took up HB 312, an act relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons, which would create a provisional concealed carry license for law-abiding 18- to 20-year-olds. The sponsor argued the bill restores equal treatment for adults, aligns Kentucky with other states, and imposes training and background-check requirements. Supporters said the Second Amendment applies to this age group, that military service and other adult responsibilities are already entrusted to them, and that the bill would not change prohibited locations for firearms. Opponents argued the measure would increase gun violence and public safety risks, citing concerns from school district police, SROs, and empirical research about firearm-related assaults, homicides, and brain development in young adults. They emphasized that concealed weapons reduce visibility for parents, schools, and law enforcement and pointed to local youth-violence prevention efforts in Lexington as progress that could be undermined. Supporters countered that defensive gun use is common, that the CDC and other studies overstate gun harms, and that the bill is about constitutional rights rather than hunting or alcohol analogies. The transcript provided does not include the final vote on HB 312.

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• We have the largest classes in recent history, and with a lateral academy scheduled to start in January
• one academy a year, we typically go through between four and seven hundred applicants for a cadet class
• I know that it's, you know, without a... that a three-hour class on it, it can get dicey.
• I was in the original CIT class at APD in 1997. I know how that makes me pretty old, right?
• Representative Anaya, this is a topic of conversation from my Military Science 3 class at New Mexico

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• Class B felony.
• $5,000, or the impairment or interruption of a communication service provided by a public entity is a Class
• Also a Class B felony.
• It can be a Class C felony if there's a second violation. And finally, metal property deception.
• And then if you look at the box on the right... ...for second class cities, and that statute still says

Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.

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• hiring state employees instead of using contractors, even if we were to increase the pay for certain classes
• State workers are working-class Californians, and we have families to take care of.
• Newsom says cutting the salary of working class public servants is necessary to balance the state budget
• Governor Newsom doesn't need to squeeze working-class Californian wallets during the this time of economic
• I've been a community college student and have just finished classes required for an associate's degree

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Two is if they are on the financial aid, regardless of where they were in class rank, then when they
• So, I think we have more information about why classes aren't counting.
• say it depends on the receiving institution, Senator, and the requirements they have for particular classes
• That being said, we project that with the new medical schools and classes enlarging, there will be 200
• residency slots for Texas medical graduates, we project that with the new medical schools and enlarging classes

Bills: SB1, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• As a working-class community, we cannot continue to shift that cost burden onto homeowners.
• Additionally, we cannot continue to cut classes.
• As<00:36:06.240> a<00:36:06.320> working<00:36:06.680> class<00:36:06.920><
• c> community,<00:36:07.720> we<00:36:07.920> cannot As a working class community, we
• . classes. classes.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met to approve the April 7, 2026 minutes and then held a hearing on the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Testifiers described broad effects on cities, small businesses, workers, and schools, and several speakers voiced support for House File 4477, which would create a targeted state relief program for affected businesses and communities. Metro Cities said member cities reported unexpected burdens on public safety, public works, emergency management, and other local services, and its board adopted a policy supporting state assistance for those costs. Northstar Policy Action presented data arguing the operation contributed to higher unemployment, reduced hours, lost wages, and business losses, including a reported $106 million in lost wages from reduced hours and an estimated $18 million per week in taxpayer costs. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the city incurred nearly $1 million in direct costs and estimated small businesses lost about $16 million per week, with major drops in foot traffic and sales, especially among immigrant-owned neighborhood businesses. Other testimony emphasized impacts outside the metro area and on specific communities. Georgia Gallardo of Kerkhoven Cattle Butcher said rural small businesses also suffered, citing reduced sales and weekend traffic. The Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs reported that Latino-owned businesses support thousands of jobs and have seen sales declines of 40% to 90%, while WomenVenture and the Minnesota CDFI Coalition said CDFIs were seeing urgent demand for flexible relief and described businesses delaying hiring, reducing hours, or pausing expansion. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruly said federal agents’ conduct during the surge undermined trust, created public safety concerns, and led to overtime and other local costs, while also noting he supports federal immigration enforcement in principle. Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Lewis said the district lost 112 students since December, still had 72 not returned, and had to rapidly create a virtual learning option for students who did not feel safe attending in person. Across the hearing, witnesses argued the disruption was statewide, not limited to Minneapolis-St. Paul, and that state relief was needed to prevent business closures, job losses, and longer-term damage to communities.

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• The pool supports our MSHSL swimming programs, physical education programs, lifeguard classes, early
• Our tiny fish class offers the opportunity for parents to enter water with their young swimmers and help
• , early morning swim access by classes, early morning swim access by our<00:52:32.200> elderly
• Our tiny fish class spring, and summer.
• Our tiny fish class offers<00:52:41.600> the<00:52:41.680> opportunity<00:52:42.200>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, for example, a current events class discussing discrimination: we know that thousands of people have
• So, for example, a current events class discussing discrimination: we know that thousands of people have
• So, for example, a current events class discussing discrimination: we know that thousands of people have
• I was not able to make it last week because I was in classes.
• And who's in that oppressed, uh, is described as white, upper middle class, cisgender.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So I’m sure everybody in this chamber is sick of hearing of the class of 2010, but I’m a proud member
• There’s lots of us, and we’re all proud members of that class.
• You know, I, too, remember the class of 2010.
• It was your seatmate during the class of 2010 in the House, your seatmate, Matt Gaetz.
• Senators, this bill addresses a gap in Florida's current management of bulk Class AA biosolids.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including a state champion Crossroads Academy girls basketball team and a Florida State University student intern. The chamber then turned to executive appointment confirmations reported by the Committee on Ethics and Elections and other reference committees under Rule 12.7, with Chair Don Gates explaining that the committee had reviewed the qualifications and suitability of the nominees and held public hearings where required. Members debated several confirmations at length. The report containing 186 appointments was adopted 31-0 after Senator Polsky explained her no votes on three nominees, citing concerns about past comments and ideological views. The Senate then confirmed Jeffrey Aaron to the Public Employee Relations Commission by a 26-10 vote after sharp debate over his role as counsel to the Hope Florida Foundation and allegations tied to the diversion of Medicaid settlement funds; supporters argued he was a competent lawyer and no formal action had been taken against him. Chavon Harris was confirmed as Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration by a 32-5 vote, with supporters praising her work on Medicaid funding and opponents criticizing her prior leadership at DCF and the Hope Florida-related issues. Taylor Hatch was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families by a 33-4 vote, despite concerns raised about SNAP/EBT compliance, child welfare practices, audits, and DCF’s handling of Hope Florida; supporters emphasized her commitment to reform and the difficulty of the agency’s mission. After a brief recess, the Senate held a lengthy recognition of outgoing President Kathleen Passidomo. Senators from both parties offered personal tributes focused on her leadership, toughness, humor, mentorship, and support for colleagues, especially women in the chamber. Several speakers also referenced her handling of difficult bills, her post-presidency service as Rules Chair, and her resilience after personal loss. No further legislative action was taken during the recognition segment.

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• The SGU veteran designation on the driver license creates two distinct classes of veteran: regular
• I did not recall the task force recommending two classes of veteran designation on the driver's license
• two classes of veteran designation<00:18:23.600> on<00:18:23.840> the<00:18:24.000>
• Having<00:18:26.880> two<00:18:27.200> classes<00:18:27.840> of<00:18:28.240>
• veteran<00:18:28.640> SGU Having two classes of veteran SGU Having two classes of veteran

Bills: HF3919, HF3467, HF3741

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, veterans affairs, food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, state resources, reporting requirements, agency initiatives, veterans, educational assistance, tuition waiver, spouses, children, military service, benefits

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes, then heard an update from Metro Meals on Wheels on a veterans home-delivered meals grant funded by the committee in 2023. Testifiers said the program has served more than 82,000 meals to over 500 veterans, but funding is running short; enrollment was stopped in July 2025 and meal service was reduced to five per week to stretch dollars. They said the program is serving 168 veterans as of January 31 and will likely run out of funds in July unless additional money is provided. Members asked about eligibility and how the program ensures the grant is used only for veterans who do not qualify for other services; the organization said referrals come through county veteran service officers, MACV, hospitals, and other partners, and that it can provide confidential tracking information. No vote was taken on funding, but members expressed support and interest in more documentation. The committee then took up House File 3919, which implements recommendations from a task force on benefits for SGU veterans and irregular forces who served in the secret war in Laos from 1961 to 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs said the bill largely reflects the task force report and technical recommendations, including adding SGU veterans to the burial fee statute so burial costs in state cemeteries can be covered, while noting there is still an unresolved issue about headstone costs for spouses and dependents. A testifier from the task force supported the bill but objected to creating a separate SGU veteran designation on driver’s licenses, arguing it could create two classes of veterans and add administrative costs; he urged using a single veteran designation instead. Other public testimony emphasized the service of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and other allies in Laos and urged the legislature to adopt the recommendations broadly. The committee discussed the burial fee language and the purpose of the designation, but no final action or vote on HF 3919 was taken in the portion provided.

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• In Alabama, our First Class pre-K program provides funding to any of these programs.
• In Alabama, our<01:04:13.119> first<01:04:13.440> class<01:04:13.839> prek<01:04
• :14.400> program<01:04:14.960> provides our first class prek program provides our first
• class prek program provides funding<01:04:16.000> to<01:04:16.400> any<01:04:16.640>
• benefits of first class preK do not<01:07:00.400> fade<01:07:00.799> out<01:07:01.359>

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee began with introductions of student guests, including an FCCLA national officer who spoke in support of career and technical education. She emphasized that CTE connects classroom learning to real careers, builds leadership and employability skills, and deserves continued state supplemental funding to keep programs current, expand offerings, and support student organizations. Members thanked her for her remarks and for representing FCCLA students. The committee then considered House Bill 67, a cleanup bill to address unintended consequences from last session’s Senate Bill 181 on traceable communication in schools. Rep. Josh Calloway explained that the substitute clarified definitions of family members, coaches, volunteers, certified/classified/contract employees, and virtual instruction; exempted group messaging, public social media posts, translation services, parent-provided phone numbers, emergency communications, and field trip/work-based learning contacts; and allowed teachers to disclose outside commercial or nonprofit involvement so they can communicate with students for those purposes. He said the bill was developed with input from school boards, administrators, KDE, school HR groups, Kentucky League of Cities, and Farm Bureau. The committee approved the substitute and passed HB 67 favorably. Next, the committee heard House Bill 759, which KDE described as a consistency bill for teacher certification pathways. The bill renames and standardizes alternative certification routes, clarifies content mastery requirements, allows teachers to add certifications more consistently, and lets educators extend certification into lower grade bands if they already hold higher-level certification and pedagogical knowledge. Members asked about chemistry majors, CTE occupational pathways, the veterans pathway, and grade-band “bandwidth”; KDE said the bill preserves the veterans route, does not create a new pathway but reorganizes existing ones, and will help make certification options easier to understand. HB 759 also passed favorably. Finally, Rep. Shane Baker presented House Bill 654, a follow-up to last year’s effort to reduce administrative burdens on schools. He said the bill would eliminate additional reporting requirements, bar KDE from requiring components of a comprehensive improvement plan not expressly required by statute or federal law, and allow EARS to temporarily authorize reports when the legislature is not in session while preserving necessary reporting tied to SEEK funding and school operations. The committee took up the substitute and began discussion of the bill.

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• class A felonies with these penalties.
• Profit for ROC face class B and class A felonies with these penalties.
• <03:54:51.279> Um it becomes a class B felony. Um it becomes a class B felony.
• <04:29:00.080> A and a person is guilty of a class A and a person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor
• Or else you commit a class B felony.

Keywords: 1189, house, all