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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Advancing Education in Minnesota – Senator Julia Coleman Apr 7th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- supporting the state's students, teachers, and the education system itself takes work with me now is a senator
- the ranking minority member of the Education Policy Committee, the mama bear herself, Republican Senator
- Good to be back, Senator. One thing we know you've been following is the state's teacher shortage.
- Senator, so you mentioned a task force and removing red tape.
- Senator, thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it. [Music]
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/07/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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- Thank you, Senator Frentz. Thank you, Senator Frentz. Senate File 2393, as amended, is laid over.
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- Thank you, Senator Rasmusson. Let's go to Senate File 3106.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/07/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- Section 8 is from Senate File 1289, Senator May Quaid.
- from Senate File 1524, Senator DLE's bill.
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Senator <00:20:26.559>Umaru Senate File 2099, Senator Umaru Senate File 2099, Senator - These are all from Senate File 1417, Senator Latz.
- from Senate File 1721, Senator Wesland. from Senate File 1721, Senator Wesland.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 04/07/25
Jobs and Economic Development
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- This was from Senate File 3177, Senator Mohamed's bill.
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Senate <00:15:18.480>file Senator Umu Baiton's bill Senate file Senator - Um, members, any questions for Senate fiscal staff or Senator Champion? Senator Dham.
- Senator Dra. So, thank means I got it. Senator Dra.
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- Senate Resolution 24-29 will be referred to the Committee on Rules.
- Mchuan, Senator Port, Senator Wickland, Senator Young, and Senator Fonte.
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Senator Young, and Senator Fonte. Senator Young, and Senator Fonte.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Budget Targets Eliminate The Deficit But Cut From Committees / Advancing Education in Minnesota Apr 6th, 2025
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- Senate Spotlight is produced by the Minnesota Senate and Senate Media Services.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM, WAM Public Hearings 04-04-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Aino. Hi. Senator Koy. Hi. Senator Elephante. Hi. Senator Hashimoto. Hi. Senator Inoi. Hi.
- Senator Kuuba. Hi. Senator Kedani. Hi. Senator Kim. Hi. Senator Lee. Excused.
- Hi, Senator Ino. Hi, Senator Kuha. Hi, Senator Kedani. Hi, Senator Kim. Hi, Senator Cle.
- Hi, Senator Kuha. Hi, Senator Kedani. Hi, Senator Kuha. Hi, Senator Kedani.
- Senator Bai. Yes, Senator Fella. Hi. Senator Bai. Yes, Senator Fella. Hi.
Summary:
The committee first took up a series of House bills in decision-making. HB 309 was recommended to pass with amendments deferring the effective date to 2050 and was adopted unanimously by members present, with one member excused. HB 344 was recommended to pass with amendments changing the EV charger-ready parking stall requirement from a fixed 25% to a standard allowing the Department of Accounting and General Services to determine the number needed in a new facility; that recommendation was adopted. HB 423, HB 833, HB 987, and HB 988 were each recommended to pass unamended and were adopted without objection. HB 596 was recommended to pass with amendments deferring the effective date to 2050 and adding the Department of Defense’s concerns and testimony to the committee report. HB 750 was passed unamended because of the filing deadline, with concerns to be noted in the committee report for conference committee review. HB 1161 was also passed unamended, with the committee report to reflect requested Department of Transportation amendments. HB 1483 was recommended to pass unamended, with the chair voting no with reservation on that measure.
The meeting then shifted to a separate agenda item involving the governor’s office and a proposed settlement related to Lahaina. Members questioned why the legislature had not been kept informed during negotiations and expressed concern that the committee was being asked to approve the settlement without meaningful ability to amend it. The governor’s representative said the administration would defer legal questions to the attorney general, but stated that amendments could jeopardize the legal agreement and potentially have significant impacts on the state. Members also raised concerns about transparency, the public nature of the process, and uncertainty over how Hawaiian Electric would cover its share of the judgment.
In response, the governor’s office said it would follow up with the attorney general and governor and provide answers directly. The chair then moved to reconsider the prior action and recommended passing the settlement measure with the attorney general’s suggested amendments removing language from page 7, lines 3 to 17, while preserving prior committee-report concerns. That reconsidered recommendation was adopted by the committee.
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- Senator Yhara aye. Senator Moriwaki aye. Senator Favella aye. The recommendation is adopted. Okay.
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Senator chair vote I. Senator Yhara I. Senator chair vote I. - Senator Yhara I.
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The Labor and Technology Committee met on April 4, 2025, to consider four governor’s messages involving nominations to the Hawaii Retirement Savings Board and the Hawaii Workforce Development Council. Barbara Creek, nominated to the Retirement Savings Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, testified that she had already served two years on the board, had prior experience with deferred compensation plans, and wanted to help operationalize the program quickly and efficiently. In response to a question about Senate Bill 855, she explained that an opt-out auto-enrollment model is the gold standard for retirement savings programs, would increase participation and contributions, and would help Hawaii avoid being an outlier and improve the chances of joining a multi-state compact for a cost-effective program. Amber Aana, nominated to the Workforce Development Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, emphasized her maritime-industry background and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and training opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Scott Collins, nominated to the same council for a term ending June 30, 2028, said he had served on the board since 2022 and could contribute public-sector and union experience to help address government workforce challenges. Pane Mayonga II, also nominated to the Workforce Development Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, was absent due to union travel, but the committee heard extensive testimony in support from labor, industry, and community representatives.
Support testimony was recorded for all four nominees, including from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, United Public Workers, Hawaii State AFL-CIO, Hawaii Nurses Association, Hawaii Ports Maritime Council, and other organizations and individuals. For Pane Mayonga II, the committee noted support from a broad coalition including labor unions, maritime and construction groups, and community advocates. No opposition testimony was presented, and members did not raise substantive questions on the Workforce Development Council nominees.
After a brief recess, the committee reconvened for decision-making and voted to recommend advice and consent on all four governor’s messages: GM 727 for Barbara Creek, GM 744 for Amber Aana, GM 717 for Scott Collins, and GM 728 for Pane Mayonga II. Each recommendation was adopted unanimously, and the committee congratulated the nominees before adjourning with no further business.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Photos from the Minnesota Senate - Volume 6, 2025 Apr 5th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Chair Gabbert, Vice Chair Richards, Senator Decoy, and Senator Rhodess.
- Good afternoon, Chair Gabbert, Vice Chair Richards, Senator Decoy, and Senator Rhodess.
- Senator Decoy I. Senator Rhodess I. Senator A. I. Chair: five in favor. Motion is adopted.
- Senator Decoy I. Senator Rhodess. Hi. I. Senator Decoy I. Senator Rhodess. Hi.
- Senator A. Hi. Chair of five in favor. Senator A. Hi. Chair of five in favor.
Summary:
The committee heard multiple gubernatorial confirmation nominations, beginning with GM509 for Jay Stone to the Environmental Advisory Council. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and other supporters praised Stone’s more than 30 years of engineering experience and said he would help balance environmental protection with economic development. Stone said he wanted to contribute to environmental health and sustainability, and identified sea level rise and PFAS in drinking water as key concerns. The committee then moved to GM531 and GM532, nominations of Judson Leair and Nicholas Ta to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Farm Bureau supported both nominees. Leair emphasized his farming background and said pesticide policy should be more comprehensive, selective, and threshold-based rather than relying on broad-spectrum use; Ta said he would focus on integrated pest management, label compliance, education, and using the least amount of pesticide necessary, including non-chemical alternatives such as exclusion and behavior changes.
The committee next considered GM533, Janet Ashman’s nomination to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. The Department of Agriculture, the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, and the Hawaii Farm Bureau all supported her, citing her experience, responsiveness, and prior service. Ashman said she wanted to help make pesticide regulations more understandable and stressed targeted pest control, scouting, and more precise products. Members asked about the complexity of pesticide regulations and the shift away from broad-based pesticide use; Ashman explained that regulations are complicated for both farmers and homeowners and that newer, more targeted products are needed as pests develop resistance. The committee then heard GM57 for Don Hegger Nordl to the Environmental Advisory Council. Supporters said she has environmental planning experience and knowledge of Chapter 343 and related rules. Nordl said she could bring state, county, and federal experience to the council and identified the need for more volunteers and broader professional representation as the council’s biggest challenge.
Finally, the committee took up GM697, Dean Matsukawa’s nomination as deputy director of the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and several other testifiers strongly supported him, highlighting his 30 years with the department, his family farming background, and his understanding of farmers’ needs, especially access to capital and biosecurity challenges. Testifiers said he is calm, logical, experienced, and already familiar with the department’s work. Matsukawa was described as a reluctant nominee who was sought out for the role. The transcript does not show any final votes or committee action on the nominations during the portion provided.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Awa here. Senator Chang here. Senator Dit here. Senator Dort here. Senator Dela Cruz here.
- Senator Elefante here. Senator Fevella here. Senator Fukunaga. Senator Gabbard here.
- Senator Hashimoto. Senator Ihara, present. Senator Inouye, present. Senator Kanuha, here.
- Senator Kahaloa, here. Senator Kidani. Senator Kim. Senator Lee. Senator McKelvie, here.
- Senator Moriwaki, present. Senator Rhoads. Senator Richards, here. Senator San Buenaventura.
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- Senator a flat no. Okay. through it. Senator a flat no. Okay.
- Senator Hashimoto, aye. Senator Dort, aye. Chair recommendations adopted.
- Senator Hashimoto, aye. Senator Dort, aye. Chair recommendations adopted.
- Senator Dort I. Chair your I. I vote I. Senator Dort I.
- Senator Hashimoto I. I vote I. excused. Senator Hashimoto I. I vote I.
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM, WAM, WAM DEFER Public Hearings 04-03-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Hashimo: hi. Senator Inoi: reservations. Senator Kuha: hi.
- Senator Kanani: Senator Kim Kim, reservations. Uh, Senator Lee: hi. Senator Wai: yes.
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Senator Senator Koy. Reservations. Senator Senator Koy. Reservations. - <00:18:04.799>
Senator Senator Kuha. Hi. Senator Senator Kuha. Hi. - Uh, Senator Lee. Hi. Senator Wai. Yes. Uh, Senator Lee. Hi. Senator Wai. Yes.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony and then took up House Bill 1369, which would repeal several tax credits and exemptions, including the renewable fuels production tax credit. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed: Hawaii Gas, the Hawaii Renewable Fuels Coalition, and the Tax Foundation all raised concerns, with opponents arguing the renewable fuels credit has supported major local investment, cleaner fuel production, and energy resilience, while Hawaii Gas warned repeal would raise costs for customers. The Department of Taxation said it did not take a position but provided revenue estimates, saying the bill would increase revenues by about $33.8 million in FY 2026 and $121.7 million in FY 2027; DBEDT said it would follow up on broader economic impacts. The chair proposed a series of amendments that removed some repeals, added five-year sunsets to certain exemptions, narrowed or conditioned others, and tied the renewable fuels exemption to a dollar-for-dollar match for renewable fuel production certified by the state energy officer. The committee recommended passage with amendments, and the motion was adopted with multiple members voting with reservations.
The committee then moved through a series of other measures. HB 159, HB 244, HB 280, HB 316, HB 716, HB 1298, and HB 1295 were recommended for passage, with HB 1295 amended to change a date to 2050. HB 455 was amended to remove the Hawaii Startup Business Loan Program language and instead fund DBEDT contracting for startup financing and support, excluding businesses already eligible for the community-based economic development loan program. HB 504 was amended to add non-recurring appropriations for the Hawaii Tourism Authority, conditioned on formal commitments to purchase local products under the HRS 27-8 timeline; members discussed the cruise passenger tax and where the revenue would go, and the bill was passed with amendments.
HB 606 was amended to recognize DHHL authority over mercantile projects licenses, remove some reporting requirements, and replace the appropriation with $25 million for mercantile projects and $25 million for repair and maintenance. HB 1378 was amended to allow the foundation to enter public-private partnerships, adjust appropriation language, and cap a proposed limit at $15 million, with the committee noting the changes addressed concerns raised in testimony from BNF and the attorney general. HB 974 was deferred indefinitely because the House had already passed SB 1501. Finally, HB 1007 was amended to rename the transit-oriented development infrastructure district program as the transit-oriented community improvement program, consolidate the boards into one, expand board membership, add conflict-of-interest provisions, and allow legislative designation of areas; after discussion about HCDA’s role and the stadium district, the measure was adopted with one reservation.
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Hey, Senator Olan. The measure passes. Hey, Senator Olan. - Um, yeah, Senator.
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The Judiciary Committee first deferred HB 239, which would have narrowed the definition of child abuse or neglect by excluding cases where a caregiver is unable to provide certain needs solely because of poverty or lack of resources. The chair said other similar bills were still alive and expressed concern that carving out a specific category of abuse could hinder monitoring of children being harmed for other reasons.
The committee then took up several decision-making items. HB 420, dealing with the contractor repair act and construction defect claims, was recommended for passage with extensive amendments that would clarify statutes of repose and limitations, define substantial completion, remove homeowner expert-report requirements, delete class-action limits, set timelines for inspections, mediation, and settlement procedures, and add non-retroactivity language; it passed unanimously. HB 732, concerning special management area minor permits for certain single-family residences, was also passed with amendments after the committee removed the provision that would have expanded minor-permit eligibility for homes under 3,500 square feet. HB 1017, repealing the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, passed with amendments to make it effective upon approval. HB 958, which restricts children under 15 from riding class 3 electric bicycles and raises the helmet age requirement, passed with technical amendments only.
The committee also considered Governor’s Message 689, the nomination of Melissa Sautello to the Commission on the Status of Women. After testimony in support and questions from members about financial disclosure and her views on women’s sports and transgender participation, the committee voted to advise and consent to the nomination. The nomination passed, and the committee adjourned after noting that a full Senate vote would follow.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/04/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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- Senator McEwen: Yes. Senator Green: Yes. Senator Drazkowski: Aye. Senator Hauschild: Yes.
- Senator Wesenberg: Aye. Senator McEwen: Senator Johnson Stewart, Senator Lang.
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Senator Senator Weenberg, hi. Senator Senator Weenberg, hi.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- then Senator Kun. then Senator Kun.
- If Senator Karun and Senator along.
- Thank you, Senator Klein. Okay, we're going to take up Senate File 1035. Senator Port.
- Senator Muhammad, Senate File Uh, okay. Senator Muhammad, Senate File 2499.
- Senator Clark. Senator Clark: Thank you, uh, Chair, and thank you, Senator Lur.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/04/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to talk about Senate File 908 with Senators Coupe and Dornink.
- And thank you again to Senator Kupec, Senator Dornink, Mr.
- And thank you again to Senator Kupec, Senator Dornink, Mr.
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Coopek. Senator Coopek. Senator Coopek. - Senator Cic,<00:57:21.680>
Senator Cic, Senator Cic, Senator Western,<00:57:24.000>Mr.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- Senator Hal. All right. On Senator Senator Hal. All right.
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- And on behalf of the Senate CPN committee, uh, myself as chair, our vice chair, Senator Fukunaga is here
- the Senate too. Thank you. the Senate too. Thank you.
- And to address Senator Ko Col's point and Senator McKelie's point with respect to feeding the hungry,
- Now I'll open it up for Senate questions. Senator Mckelby is...
- Now I'll open it up for Senate Now I'll open it up for Senate questions.<01:24:01.920>
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