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• If you'd pull out House File 4583. renew my motion House File 4479 as renew my motion House File 4479
• House File 511. So, I will move House File 511. I see that there's a DE1 amendment.
• So, I will move House File So, I will move House File 511. 511. 511.
• File uh 4086. 4086. 4086.
• House File 4334. Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate File Number 1714. by the House to Senate file number 1714 by the House to Senate file number 1714
• >> Senate file number 1714. >> Senate file number 1714.
• The secretary will read the House file numbers. House File Number 4252.
• House file number 4252. numbers. House file number 4252.
• Members, we will now go to House File Members, we will now go to House File 3522.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened with a call of the Senate, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum and moved to messages from the House. The chamber received several House-passed Senate files, including SF 2814 (real estate appraisers), SF 3637 (transportation), and SF 4244 (technical corrections), and took up SF 1714 on payment transparency and public contracts. The Senate concurred in the House amendments to SF 1714, advanced it to third reading, and then passed the bill 65-0. The Senate also received House amendments to SF 3432 on public safety, but instead of concurring, it voted to send the bill to a five-member conference committee. The Senate likewise agreed to a conference committee request on HF 4188, a commerce bill dealing with consumer protections for insurance and financial products. The Senate then handled additional House messages and routine business, including first reading of several House files and adoption of committee reports. A committee report on SF 453, relating to thermal energy networks as public improvements and water works, recommended amendment and passage under Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, and the report was adopted except for the referenced resolution item. The chamber also completed second readings of several Senate bills and one House bill, and approved a motion to withdraw SF 4464 from the Committee on State and Local Government and return it to the author. The main floor debate centered on HF 1141, the housing finance and policy omnibus. Senator Port described the bill as focused on affordability, including $50 million in housing infrastructure bonds, greater Minnesota infrastructure grants, manufactured housing protections, limits on large institutional investors buying single-family homes, and increased oversight of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The Senate adopted several amendments, including a technical A12 amendment, A7 to dedicate $5 million of bonding to manufactured home park improvements, and A4 on manufactured housing protections such as rent receipts and longer move-out time after eviction. Senator Abler then offered A14, which would limit rent increases in certain non-market-rate, tax-credit housing for seniors to CPI-based increases; supporters framed it as a humanitarian measure for elderly residents facing steep rent hikes, while opponents raised concerns about rent control, the scope of the amendment, and the need for more detail. The transcript ends during continued debate on A14, with no final vote shown on that amendment.

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• House File 4492 is The motion carries.
• Representative Ray Rower, File 4171.
• So, House File 4171 is a targeted fix.
• So, House File 4171 is a targeted fix.
• So, House File 4171 is a targeted fix.

Bills: HF4615, HF3532, HF4492, HF4171

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• transmitted: House File 1354, House File 2432, House File 2551, House File 2563, and House File 3022
• The secretary will read the Senate file numbers. Senate File 2077.
• The secretary will read the House file number. House File 2446.
• We will adopt the author's motions as one motion. file number 2077. file number 2077.
• House file number 2446. number. House file number 2446.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House File 72, and Representative Enan’s House File 289.
• representative Howard and uh house file representative Howard and uh house file 26<00:01:39.079>
• requirement on House File 289.
• Files 21 and 72.
• The meeting is adjourned. bills is now in place for house files 21 bills is now in place for house files

Keywords: 1183, house

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• amendments to House File 3563. amendments to House File 3563.
• >> I have House File 82. >> I have House File 82.
• testify on House File 82? testify on House File 82?
• File 2689. File 2689.
• on House File 3516. on House File 3516.

Bills: HF3521, HF3563, HF82, HF2689, HF1794, HF3544, HF3516, HF1752

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• Line 527 includes House File 224.
• This is from House File 7.
• Section 3 is from House File 2557.
• Section 1 is House File 337.
• And Section 2 is House File 696.

Bills: HF2435

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• Second reading House File 1034.
• Introduction of first reading of House File 1616. House Files 1616 through 1743.
• First reading of Senate files: First reading of Senate File 571, an act relating to trusts.
• Scott moved that Senate File 571 and House File 360 now on the general register be referred to the Chief
• We saw House File 14 skip government ops and ways and means, House File 20 skip state government and

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• I want to hit on with House File 4446. I want to hit on with House File 4446.
• to vote in favor of House File 4437. to vote in favor of House File 4437.
• That's House File 3768.
• House File 3768. And then finally, House File 3768.
• House File 3782. House File 3782.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• The last bill on the agenda today is House File 16.
• I appear today in support of House File 16.
• I urge you to vote yes on House File 16.
• The council wishes to express its opposition to House File 16.
• The council wishes to express its opposition to House File 16.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 16, and the chair moved the bill with a recommendation that it be re-referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations. Representative Rymer said the bill would require reporting to ICE when an illegal immigrant is arrested on suspicion of a violent crime, even if the county attorney does not prosecute, and would bar state and local entities from blocking federal immigration enforcement. He described the bill as narrowly focused on serious offenses such as murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct, and said it was intended to improve communication with federal authorities about dangerous offenders. Supporters argued the bill would improve public safety and cooperation with federal law enforcement. David Zimmer, a former local law enforcement official, said cooperation with ICE is consistent with law enforcement practice and helps with information-sharing, warrants, consulate notifications, and locating individuals. Several other supporters, including a crime victim family member and a security officer, said the bill would help identify dangerous criminals and protect communities. Opponents said the bill would reduce trust in local law enforcement and discourage victims and witnesses from reporting crimes. Testifiers from the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, The Advocates for Human Rights, Violence Free Minnesota, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Northstar Alliance, the City of Minneapolis, and others said mandatory ICE notification could deter domestic violence and trafficking victims from seeking help, harm due process, and undermine community safety. Some also warned it would interfere with local separation policies, burden local agencies, and have negative economic and civil rights impacts. The committee also heard emotional testimony from individuals describing domestic abuse and immigration-related fears, and from family members of a murder victim who supported the bill.

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• Uh Senate file 3161 committee.
• filed back a counter lawsuit.
• Uh Senate<00:21:11.280> File Senate File Senate File 2197<00:21:13.440> is<00:21:13.760
• finance elements of Senate File 2082. finance elements of Senate File 2082.
• Senator Huin, Senate File 3101. Senator Huin, Senate File 3101.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Madam Secretary, please call the roll on file item number two. File item 2, AB 1579.
• File item 8.
• Bills on the consent calendar: File item 7, AB 1899; File item 9, AB 1983, Rubio; File item 14, AB 2333
• , Pellerin; File item 16, AB 2535, Gallagher; File item 19, AB 2766, Arons; File item 21, AB 2769, Arons
• File item 18? Okay. If you want to start with file item 18, AB 2765...

Summary: The committee heard a series of child and family services bills, with testimony from authors, county officials, advocates, and members of the public. AB 2083 would authorize a regional child care special district for Marina Valley and Paris; there was no public opposition, but a vice chair raised concerns about lack of outreach to Riverside County and possible added fees for residents. The bill was held pending quorum and later noted as enjoying a due pass recommendation, though no final roll was taken in the excerpt. AB 1579, which expands the Children’s Crisis Continuum Pilot Program to allow additional CDSS-approved residential models, drew strong support from San Francisco County, Seneca Family of Agencies, and several counties and advocacy groups, who argued the current crisis residential model is financially and operationally unworkable and leaves youth in hospitals or emergency departments. The Youth Law Center and allied organizations opposed the bill, saying it departs from the original small, community-based crisis model and could lead to more institutional care. The committee passed the bill 6-0 to Appropriations. AB 1628 would extend California’s safe surrender window for newborns from 72 hours to 30 days. The author and fire service supporters said the change would better reflect postpartum recovery and help prevent unsafe abandonment; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. AB 1634, dealing with the “Kids” specialty license plate program, sought to raise plate fees and revise distribution formulas to generate more revenue for child safety and child care programs. Supporters said the update would modernize outdated 1992 pricing and expand county access, while a committee member objected that the bill would reallocate funds away from state agencies and private nonprofits; the bill was moved on a 5-0 vote with some members not voting. AB 1643 would streamline child support enrollment by having courts transmit support orders directly to child support agencies unless a custodial parent opts out. Supporters said automatic enrollment would reduce poverty and remove paperwork barriers, while opponents warned it could undermine parent choice and create problems for families with sensitive circumstances. The committee passed the bill 6-0. AB 1708 would require regions receiving HHAP homelessness funds to more meaningfully engage smaller cities; many city officials supported it as a way to include jurisdictions that are doing local homelessness work, while Los Angeles’ mayor’s office opposed it. The bill passed 5-0. AB 2395 would standardize access to the child support debt reduction program; supporters described it as a way to help low-income obligors escape uncollectible government-owed debt, while receiving parents and child support agencies warned it could reduce money owed to families and needs more work. The bill passed 4-0. The committee then began AB 1914, which would require local governments to plan for child care in general plans; supporters framed child care as essential infrastructure, while at least one member raised concerns about state mandates on local jurisdictions, and the excerpt ends before any vote.

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• <00:02:22.080> It purpose of Senate File 28:15 is. It purpose of Senate File 28:15 is.
• Yes, Senator Raric of Senate File Raric. Yes, Senator Raric of Senate File 2819.
• Next, we will go to Senate File 2127. Next, we will go to Senate File 2127.
• Seeing none, Senate File 3137. The motion is for Senate File 3137 be recommended to pass.
• Seeing none, Senate File 3137. Uh one? Seeing none, Senate File 3137.

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• we break down the claim filing we break down the claim filing population<00:31:21.520> by
• Manchester office are filing right now. Manchester office are filing right now.
• , unemployed, not filing, and filing, unemployed, not filing, employed,<01:30:57.440> and<01:30
• you go and file. you go and file.
• filing volume by week will be a file. filing volume by week will be a file. >> Okay.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Second reading of House and Senate files. Second reading Senate File 4515. of business is online.
• Second reading of House of Senate files. Second reading of House of Senate files.
• <00:06:29.680> 5156 first reading of House files 5156 first reading of House files 5156 through
• > 5156 First reading House files 5156 First reading House files 5156 through<00:06:36.440>
• on Senate File number 2077. on Senate File number 2077.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum present. The journal of the previous day was approved, Senate File 4515 was read for a second time, and House Files 5156 through 5160 were introduced and given first reading. The chamber also received a Senate message regarding Senate File 2077, which had been taken from the table and assigned new Senate conferees. The House agreed to the Senate’s request for a conference committee on Senate File 2077, and the Speaker later appointed Representatives Heinsman, McDonald, Vang, and Fischer to that committee. The Rules and Legislative Administration Committee brought forward resolutions to authorize continued House operations in advance of organization, direct correction and approval of the final House journal, and retain parking for members and employees between sessions; each was adopted. Members briefly discussed the continued operations resolution, with support noted as a housekeeping measure aligned with prior practice. The House also adopted a resolution recognizing May as American Indian Month in Minnesota. The resolution highlighted Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized tribes, the state’s long recognition of American Indian Month, and the contributions and resilience of Dakota and Anishinaabe peoples, while urging collaboration with tribal nations. During announcements, Representative Vang noted the death of former Representative Michael Nelson and asked for a moment of silence. Representative Long asked about Senate File 4067, the gun violence prevention package, and was told it was being reviewed with other omnibus bills. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2026, and stood in recess.

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• Maye Quade, Senate File 4381. Maye Quade, Senate File 4381.
• 4618, Senate File 4014, and Senate File 4381.
• file 4014 and Senate file 4381. file 4014 and Senate file 4381.
• 4010, continue strengthening the protections in Senate File 4618, Senate File 4014, and Senate File
• in Senate File 4618, Senate File 4014, and Senate File 4381, and to have additional thoughtful conversations

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• House File 1380. On line 536, House File 2722 for Positive Support Competency Training.
• House Files 2935 and House File 1678.
• House File 2187 for the DCT locked PRTF work group.
• Sections 2, 3, 16, and 17 are from House File 1678.
• Section 4 is from House File 702.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

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• to Senate file number 2255. to Senate file number 2255.
• I have House File 3544.
• have House file 3544. have House file 3544.
• > we File 3467 before we File 3467 before we vote?
• file 3479 before we go to final passage. file 3479 before we go to final passage.

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• We're not here to worry about filing fees.
• fees, or we might be talking 1,500 filing fees a year.
• fees or we might be talking 1,500 filing fees a year.
• So any filing Of our filing fees do go into the general city budget.
• the appeals go to district court, and the filings in district court are more costly to file in district

Keywords: 974, senate, all

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• been no study to determine—we may be talking 15 filing fees, or we might be talking 1,500 filing fees
• So any filing...
• been no study to determine—we may be talking 15 filing fees, or we might be talking 1,500 filing fees
• So any filing...
• So any filing ...of our filing fees do go into the general city budget.

Summary: The committee first approved the May 5 minutes and then heard House Bill 578, which would define sex in Louisiana law as biological sex, replace references to gender with sex in various statutes and forms, and direct the Law Institute to make conforming changes. Supporters from the governor’s office said the bill would bring clarity and consistency, while opponents argued it could create conflicts with existing law and weaken protections tied to gender identity. After debate, the committee reported HB 578 favorably. Members then considered House Bill 1250, a measure aimed at aerospace-related litigation. The bill would allow a special motion to strike certain claims against aerospace flight entities when the claims are preempted by federal law. Senators raised concerns that the language was broad enough to affect airports, airlines, contractors, and even unrelated incidents, and the author said he was willing to work on narrowing amendments. The committee nevertheless reported HB 1250 favorably. House Bill 718, dealing with liability protections for private airstrips used for recreation, was amended to narrow its scope and then reported favorably, while House Bill 163, a narrower related airstrip bill, was voluntarily deferred so the committee could work from the other measure. The committee also approved House Concurrent Resolution 61, which asks the Louisiana Law Institute to review possible conflicts between the constitution and statutes on expropriation. House Bill 180, defining foreign adversaries and agents of foreign adversaries for a proposed constitutional amendment, and House Bill 192, a constitutional amendment barring foreign adversaries from expropriating land in Louisiana, were both reported favorably. House Bill 1008, which sets out academic freedom and whistleblower protections for higher education, was rejected on a roll-call vote after concerns about its scope and limits on university discipline. House Bill 638, a prompt-payment bill for contractors, was set aside while amendments were being located. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 71, which would extend existing liability protections for justified use of force to properly trained armed security guards. The author and the Board of Private Security Examiners said security officers receive training and often face dangerous situations, but opponents argued the bill would give too much protection to personnel with far less training than law enforcement and could shield bad shootings. After debate, the committee voted to defer HB 71. The last measure discussed was House Bill 1082, which would change venue rules for lawsuits involving the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System so actions by the system would be filed where the employer is located; the author said the bill was meant to help small municipalities, and members indicated they were open to narrowing amendments.