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• Staff recommends we file this report. Without objection, we will file this report.
• Staff recommends we file this report.
• We will go ahead and file this report.
• Staff recommends we file these reports.
• And was this report filed? We need to file this report, okay.

Summary: The committee approved the February 12 minutes and received updates on delinquent municipal water and sewer reports for 2022 and 2023, noting continued progress toward compliance and reinstatement of turnback funds for several cities. It also deferred several matters to the June 4 meeting, including Fargo’s municipal accounting noncompliance report, Jericho’s street-fund misuse issue, Biggers and Holly Grove deferred reports, and a group of private water and sewer reports lacking proper responses. Members then heard and filed a detailed report on the City of Strong, which involved repeat findings on undeposited receipts, improper use of solid waste funds, unsupported spending, late payroll tax payments, accounting control problems, and fund balance issues. Mayor Darrell Howell described corrective steps, including new internal controls, outside CPA assistance, repayment of misapplied funds, budget amendments, and efforts to address the findings; the committee commended the city’s efforts and filed the report. The committee also filed reports on Thornton Waterworks, Calhoun County, Salem, Briarcliffe, Compton Water Association, Montgomery County Regional Public Water Authority, Camden, Johnson County, and Sparkman, while deferring several private water reports and other unresolved items. A major portion of the meeting focused on the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District and other regional solid waste districts. The audit found issues in Pulaski County involving unapproved payroll items, missing credit card documentation, unapproved contracts, vehicle and cell phone documentation problems, lack of competitive bidding, and weak internal controls; members questioned the district’s practices and deferred the report to June while requesting district representatives appear. The committee also reviewed a statewide report on six regional solid waste management districts, with findings in Pulaski, Faulkner, and Benton counties and no findings in three others; that report was likewise deferred for Pulaski County questions. The meeting ended after a lengthy discussion with Cross County Rural Water System about overdue audit posting, water quality problems, grant-funded improvements, board notice practices, and the broader challenges facing rural water systems, after which the committee filed the report and adjourned.

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• Filed against the locality in the name of the state.
• As soon as the suit is filed.
• That's the Attorney General by virtue of the filing of this.
• Right, they investigate, they file a suit, and as soon as they file a suit, then the penalties are triggered
• The moment they file suit, those penalties take effect.

Bills: HB5691, SB427, SB2623, SB2858

Keywords: municipal management district, bonds, assessments, property taxes, economic development, eminent domain, special district, SB 427, local government, political subdivision, state loan, state grant, financial reporting, annual financial statement, annual report, county report, municipal finance, water district, municipality, county auditor

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• File 2434 is before us and members. File 2434 is before us and members.
• On line 558, House<00:10:43.120> File House File House File 2406,<00:10:45.120> one-time
• and House File 1678.
• Um section four is from house file 702. Um section four is from house file 702.
• I'm here on behalf of um House File I'm here on behalf of um House File 1472.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• I will move that House File 2444...
• <00:08:18.479> bill File 2773, Representative Clard's bill File 2773, Representative Clard's
• House file 492, hometown heroes. House file 492, Representative<00:08:56.839> Hill.
• And then finally, um, House<00:09:22.000> File House File House File 1997,<00:09:24.480> uh
• 8 are Chair Bliss's House File 8 are Chair Bliss's House File 1445,<00:12:36.639> which<00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate File numbers 4401, 334, and 1943. House File numbers 719, 2484, and 2486.
• Conference committee reports on House files. Senate file numbers 4401, 334, and 1943.
• House file number 719, 2484, and 2486. House file number 719, 2484, and 2486.
• And Senate file number 5200. And Senate file number 5200.
• house file say I. house file say I.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up a resolution commemorating Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week in Minnesota. Members read a series of “whereas” clauses honoring fallen peace officers, including the addition of three names to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Honor Roll, and recognizing the service of the state’s more than 10,000 peace officers. The resolution was adopted without objection. The chamber then moved to conference committee reports and calendar actions, including a Rules and Legislative Administration report placing several bills on the calendar for the next day. The main substantive item was the conference committee report on House File 4252, the higher education finance and policy bill. Supporters said the bill included $3 million for identity verification systems to combat enrollment fraud or “ghost students,” $2.7 million to cover a shortfall in the Fostering Independence grant program for foster youth, and $5,000 for tree replacement at Bemidji State University. They also noted the bill did not address the larger state grant shortfall, which several members described as a structural problem. During debate, supporters emphasized the need to stop enrollment fraud and protect foster students’ access to higher education, while also praising the conference committee process and public deliberations. Opponents criticized the bill for failing to fix the state grant deficit and argued that Minnesota students were not being prioritized. After discussion, the House adopted the conference committee report, gave the bill its third reading, and then repassed House File 4252 as amended by conference by a vote of 101 yeas to 33 nays.

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• File item number one, H.R. 14 Gibson. File item number two, S.B. 70 Cerrado.
• File item three, S.B. 227 Grayson. File item number four, S.B. 263 Gonzalez.
• File item five, S.B. 769 Caballero. And file item six, 781 Reyes.
• File item number one, AGR 14 Gibson to be adopted.
• File item File item number four, SB 263, Gonzalez, due pass to appropriations, 7-0, this bill is out.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• And we have Chairs Scott and Leeling at the dais. file. So, uh, we're not going to have file.
• <00:01:03.600> 2563 So, I will move House File 2563 So, I will move House File 2563 uh,<00
• Scott renews her motion that House File Scott renews her motion that House File 2300,<00:07:20.400
• House File House File 2432.<00:07:28.880> And,<00:07:30.000> uh,<00:07:30.160>
• housing finance bill, House File housing finance bill, House File 2445,<00:20:18.320> chairs<

Bills: HF2300, HF2432, HF2445, HF2443, HF2439, HF3023, HF1615, HF2563

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• Senate file number conference.
• Senate File 856.
• Senate<00:14:43.760> file Senate file Senate file 856.<00:14:46.560> The<00:14:46.800><
• Senate file number?
• We are on the suspension of rules for Senate File 856. This bill was House File One.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• wishes to testify on house file wishes to testify on house file 702<00:03:54.360> see<00:
• Next, House File 958.
• Next, House File 958.
• Finally, for today, House File 688.
• <00:20:40.600> 688 NATO finally for today house file 688 NATO finally for today house file

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

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• We will be hearing Senate File 1919 from Senator Her, and then Senate File 2050 from Senator Nelson.
• comments before we leave senat file comments before we leave senat file number<00:30:28.640>
• <00:32:49.399> number speak in support of Senate file number speak in support of Senate file
• Senate file Senate file 1933<00:45:43.160> you've<00:45:43.839> got<00:45:44.839><
• well Senator Champion to Senate file well Senator Champion to Senate file 1934<00:47:22.960>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I have seen this piece of legislation that has been filed several times before.
• Co-Chair, and thank you, Representative, for filing this.
• filed by Representative Chan.
• Senate 1867, filed by Senator Friedman, and House 2787, filed by Representative Chan.
• In support of Senate Bill 1802, filed by Senator Nick Collins.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a range of retirement-related bills, with several witnesses and advocates focusing on pension equity, veteran benefits, and recognition for public safety workers. Representative Dennis Gallagher and Mass Retirees supported legislation to increase the long-standing veterans’ bonus from $15 to $50 per year of service, up to $1,000 annually, and described it as a modest, overdue adjustment with minimal fiscal impact. Mass Retirees also backed bills to raise the minimum survivor allowance for public retirees and to address inequities in Option B and Option C survivor benefits for retirees whose pensions were calculated under older mortality tables. The committee also heard a personal bill from Representative Jim Arceiro and Nathan McKinnon seeking creditable service for McKinnon’s years in the Nevada higher education system, which he said should count toward his Massachusetts retirement. Another individual bill was presented by Roberta Wollins, supported by Senator Keenan, to remedy what she described as misleading retirement advice from UMass Boston that affected her ability to buy back prior service and made her retirement planning inaccurate. Senator Keenan and others framed both cases as unique fairness issues rather than broad policy changes. A large panel from police, fire, corrections, EMS, and related organizations testified in favor of a COVID-19 retirement credit proposal and a study bill, arguing that essential workers who reported in person throughout the pandemic should receive recognition and a time-based retirement credit. Witnesses described exposure risks, illness, deaths, staffing strain, and long-term effects from COVID-19, and several committee members voiced support and appreciation for their service. The hearing concluded with no votes taken on the bills and a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

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• We're going to pass and retain on file item 14. File item number 15.
• Okay, we're going to pass and retain on file item number 16. That brings us to file item 17.
• Okay, we're going to pass and retain on file item number 16. That brings us to file item 17.
• It brings us to our Senate third reading file, file items 21 through 39.
• This file items 44 through 54 without file item 46.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Second reading of House files. Second reading, House File 246. Introduction of bills.
• House File 124, an act relating to public safety.
• House file number Senate. Third reading.
• Senate of the following House file Senate of the following House file herewith<00:13:49.680> returned
• House file number requested.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Second reading of House files. Second reading House File number 1141.
• Second reading House File number 3426. Second reading House File number 4138.
• Second reading House File number 4372. Second reading of Senate files.
• Second reading Senate File number 2971. Second reading Senate File number 4244.
• : Senate File Number 476 and Senate File Number 4807.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, approval of the prior day’s journal, adoption of committee reports, and the first readings of several House and Senate files. The chamber also received Senate File 476, which was referred to Ways and Means, and Senate File 4807, which was sent for comparison with a House file. The Speaker announced members to escort the Governor to the joint convention on April 28. The main floor action was House File 3489, an education bill establishing field trip supervision rules and creating the criminal offense of grooming. Representative Bennett described the bill as a response to survivor testimony and explained that it would prohibit staff from being alone with students in certain circumstances, create felony penalties for grooming, make grooming grounds for educator license discipline, add grooming to mandatory reporting and training, and allow the Department of Education to look back further in investigations. Bennett and several members also noted the bill’s fiscal note, including added investigative staffing and prison costs. During debate, multiple members from both parties voiced support, emphasizing student safety, mandatory reporter training, clearer field trip rules, and better communication with licensing boards. Several members thanked survivor Hannah LaPresto and Detective Chad Clausen for their work and testimony, and some members stressed that grooming is a deliberate process and that the bill is intended to protect children without vilifying educators. Representative Jordan also highlighted prevention through education about consent and grooming. No amendments were offered, and the bill was given its third reading; members repeatedly urged a green vote, though the transcript provided does not include the final roll-call result.

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• Please order the bill back to the third reading file.
• Time for business on the daily file. File item, excuse me, concurrence.
• Time for business on the daily file. File item, excuse me, concurrence.
• Assembly third reading file, file items five through ten, we're going to pass and retain on file item
• That gets us to the Senate third reading file, file items 11 through 20.

Summary: The Assembly met in session after a quorum call, heard a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved procedural motions, and then moved through guest introductions and floor items. Members welcomed students from Futures High School’s Hydrogen Car Grand Prix team, family members and visitors from their districts, and former legislator George Runner. The chamber also took up several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month, Italian American Heritage Month, congenital cytomegalovirus awareness month, and World No Tobacco Day. ACR 185 by Assembly Member Macedo was adopted by voice vote after 51 co-authors were added, honoring Portuguese Heritage Month and the contributions of Portuguese Californians. ACR 197 by Assembly Member Stephanie was also adopted after 54 co-authors were added, recognizing Italian American Heritage Month and Italian American contributions to California. ACR 205 by Assembly Member Lackey was adopted after 55 co-authors were added, designating June as CMV Awareness Month, and SCR 177 by Assembly Member Connolly was adopted after 49 co-authors were added, proclaiming May 31, 2026, as World No Tobacco Day and reaffirming California’s anti-tobacco efforts. The session also included adjournments in memory for John Wesley Finney, Jr., a longtime educator and public servant, and Deputy Levi Vargas of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Finney. The body then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9 a.m.

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• House File 4712 will be laid over. House File 4712 will be laid over.
• File File 4801?
• File 4860 maintains strong safeguards. File 4860 maintains strong safeguards.
• House File 4860...
• consideration is House File 4460. consideration is House File 4460.

Bills: HF4712, HF4801, HF3756, HF4860, HF4931, HF4289, HF4460

Keywords: residential pools, swimming classes, certification, private business, health safety, health care, prior authorization, managed care, medical assistance, mental health, substance use treatment, chronic conditions, health insurance, insulin, healthcare access, pharmacy regulations, patient assistance, affordable medication, healthcare, pharmacy

Summary: The committee met at 1:00 p.m., confirmed a quorum, and approved the April 8, 2026 minutes. The first bill heard was House File 4712, which was laid over after the committee adopted a DE2 amendment. Representative Schultz said the bill would create a narrow additional exception to public pool limitations so highly certified swimming instructors could use certain pools for specialized infant, youth, and developmental-disability swim instruction. The only testifier, Tessa Seppelt, described ISR instruction as water-safety and drowning-prevention training for very young children and children with developmental delays, and said access to appropriate facilities is the main barrier. Members raised questions about emergency egress, public safety, and insurance coverage, and the author said he would follow up on those concerns. The committee then took up House File 4801, a bill by Representative Nadeau aimed at health care program integrity. He said it would align commercial and Medicaid partners to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse by changing prior authorization and retrospective review processes, improving data sharing on suspected fraud, addressing conflicting or duplicative services, allowing managed care organizations to verify provider credentials, and making risk corridors in MCO contracts permanent. The Minnesota Council of Health Plans supported the bill, saying it would help detect fraud and improve coordination, while the Minnesota chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics opposed it, arguing that expanded prior authorization would delay care, increase physician burden, and harm children with chronic conditions. Members debated patient safety, fraud detection, and whether the bill would undermine recent prior-authorization reforms. The bill was laid over. House File 3756, a technical update to the insulin safety net program, was also laid over. Representative Backer said the bill clarifies that a hospital-use intravenous insulin product is not part of the program because it is sold only to health care institutions and infused by practitioners, not dispensed to patients for self-use. The Board of Pharmacy testified that the language was drafted to avoid affecting future legitimate uses, and members asked whether the definition could limit new uses if treatments change. The committee then began House File 4860, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s presentation is completed.

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• that filed for greater than 20 weeks. that filed for greater than 20 weeks.
• files their initial claim. files their initial claim.
• first day of filing. first day of filing.
• . filing. filing.
• incentivized to file longer. incentivized to file longer.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Second reading of Senate files. Second reading Senate File 4612. of business is online.
• <00:09:10.800> Second Second reading of Senate files.
• Second Second reading of Senate files.
• Introduction and first reading of House files 5112 through 5118.
• file Senate file number following Senate file Senate file number 4760 4760 4760 an<00:10:01.160>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. It then moved through routine business including second reading of Senate File 4612, first reading of House Files 5112 through 5118, and a Senate message stating the Senate would not concur in House amendments to Senate File 4760, a public safety bill, and requested a conference committee. Representative Novotny moved that the House accede to the Senate’s request, and the motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed Representatives Novotny, Witty, Moller, and Feist to the conference committee on Senate File 4760. The House also approved non-controversial motions on the desk. During member announcements, Representative Buck marked National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day, citing state data on missing Indigenous persons and homicides and noting Minnesota’s Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and related license plate funding. Members were encouraged to wear red in recognition of the day. Representative Long announced Democratic caucus plans after session, and Representative Niska announced the Rules Committee would meet after adjournment and moved to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026; both adjournment motions prevailed.

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• Second reading of Senate files. Second reading Senate File 2200. Second reading House File 2370.
• Second reading House File 2511. Second reading House File 3045. House File 3269.
• Introduction of first reading of House Files 3269-3270. First reading House Files 3269-3270.
• Second reading House Files 3269-3270. Second reading House Files 3269-3270.
• Senate File numbers 2847 and 3196. Announcements.

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• of the committee house file of the committee house file 2480<00:33:05.720> uh<00:33:06.600
• I'm here presenting today House File 2148.
• agenda is house file agenda is house file 999<00:59:44.680> uh<00:59:44.799> representative
• We conduct file audits on 10% of closed loans for program compliance and review all closed loan files
• I urge you to support House File 999.

Keywords: 1183, house