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Keywords: 1183, house

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• ><c> who</c><00:02:04.399><c> would</c><00:02:04.560><c> like</c><00:02:04.719><c> to</c><00:02:05.119
• SV Beckl House Fiscal.<00:02:17.280><c> There</c><00:02:17.520><c> is</c><00:02:17.680><c> a</c><00:02
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Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• <c> Easy</c><00:02:07.640><c> Pass</c><00:02:08.479><c> used</c><00:02:08.920><c> by</c><00:02:09.720
• by um EVS will<00:02:11.520><c> help</c><00:02:11.920><c> traffic</c><00:02:12.280><c> flow</c> will
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Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• That's in statute.
• It's based in Houston, Minnesota.
• It's based in Houston, Minnesota.
• Minnesota team at the center.
• throughout the state of Minnesota.

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> the state of Minnesota. the state of Minnesota.
• We<01:02:35.880><c> rely</c><01:02:36.320><c> on</c><01:02:36.480><c> the</c><01:02:36.640><c> EPA</c
• And the for<01:02:50.480><c> farmers,</c><01:02:51.240><c> they</c><01:02:51.480><c> all</c><01:02:51.640
• </c><01:02:53.560><c> They</c><01:02:53.760><c> have</c><01:02:53.960><c> to</c><01:02:54.080><c> comply
• </c><01:02:55.560><c> And</c><01:02:55.800><c> that</c><01:02:56.040><c> is</c><01:02:56.520><c> the<

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• :00.520><c> uh</c><01:02:00.640><c> so</c><01:02:00.839><c> it</c><01:02:01.079><c> it</c><01:02:01.200
• 1st January 1st 2027<01:02:04.720><c> and</c><01:02:05.000><c> i</c><01:02:05.279><c> would</c><01:02
• 02:29.200><c> um</c><01:02:30.200><c> all</c><01:02:30.480><c> those</c><01:02:30.599><c> in</c> uh thank
• 02:31.119><c> the</c><01:02:31.520><c> amendment</c><01:02:31.960><c> say</c><01:02:32.200><c> I</c><
• <c> no</c><01:02:36.559><c> uh</c><01:02:36.680><c> motion</c><01:02:37.279><c> fails</c><01:02:38.279

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

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• :02:25.520><c> can</c><00:02:25.840><c> they</c><00:02:26.160><c> can</c><00:02:26.319><c> get.
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Keywords: 1183, house

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• $125,000<00:02:11.800><c> of</c><00:02:11.959><c> earned</c><00:02:12.840><c> um</c><00:02:13.000><c
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• me um it goes down to zero so many many families<00:02:27.040><c> in</c><00:02:27.200><c> Minnesota</
• > families in Minnesota will be able to families in Minnesota will be able to qualify<00:02:28.560><c

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1384, which would create the “Great Start Child Care Tax Credit” by expanding the existing dependent care credit for families with children under age six. The bill would raise the qualifying expense limits for young children, allow more children to qualify, and phase the credit down starting at $125,000 of earned household income until it reaches zero above roughly $400,000. The author said the proposal is intended to better address the high cost of child care, especially for middle-income families who may not qualify for other assistance programs. Claire Sanford of the Minnesota Child Care Association testified in support. She said child care providers across Minnesota have unused capacity because many families cannot afford services, and argued that making care cheaper for families is important for workforce participation and child development. She also supported the bill’s focus on children under five and its expansion of help up the income scale, saying middle-class families have received little assistance with child care costs. Members asked about how the bill differs from current law, the cap for a family with one child age five, and the fiscal impact. The author explained that a family with one child under age six would have a $10,000 cap under the proposal and said a prior fiscal note estimated the bill at about $200 million per year. The author also noted the proposal had been introduced previously and said the Department of Revenue’s new ability to make advance payments could be relevant as the bill moves forward. The author renewed the motion to re-refer HF 1384 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee approved the motion by voice vote, and the bill was sent to Taxes.

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• </c><00:02:44.120><c> State</c> research with the Minnesota State research with the Minnesota State Association

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• We're<02:02:00.960><c> not</c><02:02:01.119><c> sure</c><02:02:01.360><c> whether</c><02:02:01.679><c
• :02:05.440><c> lock</c><02:02:05.760><c> them</c><02:02:05.920><c> in</c><02:02:06.080><c> for</c><02
• c><02:02:08.000><c> don't</c><02:02:08.159><c> need</c><02:02:08.320><c> it,</c><02:02:08.560><c> we'll
• morning for leave that morning for Minnesota<02:07:30.639><c> and</c><02:07:30.960><c> a</c><02:07:31.199
• ><c> a</c><02:07:31.520><c> wedding,</c><02:07:31.920><c> a</c><02:07:32.159><c> family</c> Minnesota

Committee: Joint Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee

Keywords: 916, all

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Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><c> I'm</c><02:02:44.880><c> just</c><02:02:44.960><c> telling</c><02:02:45.119><c> you</c><02:02:45.360
• It's inappropriate<02:02:46.320><c> that</c><02:02:46.560><c> it's</c><02:02:46.719><c> here</c><02:02
• </c><02:02:50.159><c> I</c><02:02:50.400><c> took</c><02:02:50.639><c> my</c><02:02:50.880><c> vote.
• Um, so<02:02:52.639><c> I'll</c><02:02:53.360><c> The</c><02:02:53.599><c> next</c><02:02:53.760><c>
• one</c><02:02:53.920><c> is</c><02:02:54.159><c> this</c><02:02:55.360><c> total</c><02:02:55.679><c>

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The committees resumed discussion of amendments to a bill dealing with licensing moratoria, change-of-ownership rules, and related provider oversight issues. Amendment A8 would prevent a licensing moratorium for certain intermediate care service settings from blocking a new license when the change is due to a change of ownership, including temporary licenses and transitional licenses. Department of Human Services staff said they were still reviewing the language but explained the department’s concern was maintaining program integrity and ensuring owners go through full change-of-ownership review so the agency can see who owns a provider and check compliance history. Senators supporting the amendment argued it would keep legitimate businesses from being harmed by a moratorium and could help preserve providers when ownership changes or family members take over after a death. A8 was adopted on a roll call, with both committees voting in support. Amendment A9, also on the moratorium topic, would exempt a change of ownership from the moratorium so long as it does not increase license capacity or service scope. The department said it needed more analysis to avoid unintended consequences, but the amendment was added to the working bill. Amendment A10 proposed a more detailed, data-driven framework for the moratorium and included a provision about refunds after implementation; department staff said the language would add cost and would require technical assistance, while senators emphasized the need to address licensure backlogs and avoid making provider delays worse. A10 was approved by the committees, though not unanimously. Amendment A11 would have set standards for how the commissioner designates provider types or program areas as moderate or high risk, with added transparency criteria. The department said the commissioner already has that authority and raised concerns about federal requirements and the state’s corrective action plan, and Senator Hoffman withdrew the amendment. Amendment A12, offered by Senator Fateh, would preserve remote supports by removing bill language that repealed the service and would add safeguards for remote overnight supervision, including staffing ratios to ensure emergency response times can be met. Several senators supported keeping remote services as an important, cost-effective option amid workforce shortages, while the department said it had program integrity concerns and supported the governor’s proposal to remove the service. The committee nevertheless advanced A12, with members noting the need to balance safety and integrity with access to services.

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Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Bills: SB2256 , SB2053 , SB2090 , SB2169 , SB2245 , SB2519 , SB2765 , SB3055 , SB3102 , SB3118 , SB3144 , SB3248 , HCR43 , HCR69 , HCR188 , HB2300 , HB1605 , HB2094 , HB1166 , HB1970 , HB1969 , HB2050 , HB2165 , HB2271 , HB2338 , HB2339 , HB1972 , HB2208 , HB2310 , HB1801 , HB2498 , HB2443 , HB1976 , HB2246 , HB2319 , HB1541 , HB2606 , HB2343 , HB1853 , HB1840 , HB1785 , HB1952 , HB2551 , HB2171 , HB1661 , HB1802 , HB1663 , HB1838 , HB1960 , HB1815 , HB2599 , HB1769 , HB2315 , HB1860 , HB1891 , HB2104 , HB2158 , HB389 , HB1510 , HB2089 , HB2090 , HB2099 , HB1516 , HB1548 , HB1481 , HB2452 , HB2329 , HB2275 , HB1658 , HB2272 , HB2273 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB1656 , HB2207 , HB2289 , HB1854 , HB2581 , HB20 , HB2296 , HB1707 , HB2297 , HB1890 , HB2241 , HB2474 , HB1740 , HB2472 , HB1688 , HB2345 , HB2546 , HB1574 , HB1546 , HB2218 , HB1163 , HB1523 , HB2021 , HB1524 , HB2020

Keywords: Brother Joseph Dutton, Kalaupapa, historic recognition, observance, Hawaii history, salvage vehicles, vehicle title transfer, electronic signatures, insurance, administrative efficiency, child custody, mental health, evaluations, licensed counselors, family court, SB2245, Hawaii ethics, revolving door, state employee ethics, cooling-off period

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Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The transcript is a promotional overview of Minnesota Youth and Government, a four-day mock state government conference held each January at the Minnesota State Capitol Complex and the Hilton in downtown Minneapolis. It explains that eligible 8th through 12th grade students from Minnesota and western Wisconsin participate through school or community delegations, which meet during the year to prepare for the conference. Participants described the program as a hands-on way to learn how state government works and to build skills in public speaking, debate, leadership, scheduling, and interviewing. High school students can take on roles such as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives, or cabinet members, while eighth graders participate in a leadership corps that samples multiple program areas. Several speakers emphasized the value of meeting students from different schools and states, hearing new perspectives, and gaining access to spaces like the House Chamber. The transcript includes personal testimonials from students and program alumni about making friends, gaining confidence, and learning from committee and floor debates. One speaker noted a committee discussion on curriculum that brought in views from teachers, students, and families. A representative from Shakopee said the district has one of the largest delegations, with over 150 students involved, and praised the program as a way to prepare future leaders. No formal legislative votes or actions were taken, since this was an informational segment about the youth program.

Transcript Highlights:

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Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 4295, described by the author as the “Chicken Shift Bill,” which would address an unintended consequence of state feedlot regulations affecting backyard chicken coops. The bill would allow counties to adopt ordinances exempting small chicken coops, up to 24 chickens, from feedlot designation, while leaving counties free to set a lower limit or decline to act. The author and Wright County Administrator Greg Kryser testified in support, saying the measure would give local governments flexibility and resolve confusion for county feedlot officers. Kryser also explained the issue using animal-unit calculations to show how chickens in a coop could be treated differently from chickens at pasture. Representative Coulter raised a question about how a county ordinance would interact with a city ordinance on backyard chickens, and the chair said he did not know the answer but would look into it. Representative Grieman expressed support and noted the bill’s relevance to backyard chicken owners. The chair said the bill would be referred to the Environment Committee and suggested the jurisdictional question be clarified before further hearing. The author closed by reiterating the purpose of the bill and the phrase “the chickens come home to roost.” The committee then voted unanimously in favor of re-referring House File 4295 to the Environment Committee, and the motion passed.

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Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1183, house

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Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The segment presented the results of the 2025 Minnesota House legislative opinion poll, which asked fairgoers about a range of policy issues tied to recent or possible future legislative action. Topics included school calendar flexibility before Labor Day, state funding for sports stadiums and arenas, undocumented immigrants’ access to state programs, unemployment benefits for hourly school workers in the summer, banning guns in the Capitol, budget-balancing options for a projected 2028-29 deficit, removing party labels from legislative ballots, limiting free school meals by income, free fishing licenses for residents age 65 and older, local control over cannabis businesses, a post-employment lobbying ban for legislators, and a higher income tax rate for the highest earners. For several questions, the segment noted the underlying legislative context. It referenced the 2023 law making undocumented immigrants eligible for MinnesotaCare and the 2025 law ending adult eligibility at year’s end, the school meals program’s higher-than-expected costs, and a 2025 proposal to remove party designations from legislative ballots that did not receive a committee hearing. It also mentioned the projected nearly $6 billion budget shortfall for the 2028-29 biennium, the Xcel Energy Center renovation funding request, and the recent killings of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shooting of Senator John Hoffman and his wife as part of the discussion about Capitol gun restrictions. The poll itself was presented as a public opinion survey rather than a legislative vote, so no formal committee action or roll call occurred. The segment closed by thanking participants and saying the poll would return next year at the fair.