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• for the great start compensation support for the great start compensation support payment<00:08:
• <00:17:45.120> payments compensation support payments compensation support payments program
• the committee's dedication in supporting the committee's dedication in supporting important<00:32
• , need teachers to feel supported, need teachers to feel supported, emotionally,<00:57:09.599>
• support to continue this essential work. support to continue this essential work.

Bills: HF2436

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, 1183, house

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• And I want to support this bill looking forward to support Fisher for bringing it forward.
• I'm supporting 100%.
• And I want to support this bill looking forward to support Fisher for bringing it forward.
• I'm supporting 100%.
• I'm supporting 100%.

Bills: HF2296, HF1566, HF1854, HF1385, HF1142

Keywords: landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation

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• > legislation drafted, WHAM supports this legislation drafted, WHAM supports this legislation
• live horse track operator to support live horse track operator to support their<01:04:58.319>
• Chairman, that our support for Mr.
• We um support of Senate File 45.
• And so again, I can't support important. And so again, I can't support option<01:35:44.480> A.

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• <00:28:01.039> with pursue as a State um we support with pursue as a State um we support with
• <00:28:46.799> with and then lastly we um support with and then lastly we um support with
• critical to our being able to support critical to our being able to support both<01:15:09.560>
• <01:23:17.679> and including General funds supported and including General funds supported
• and trunk highway fund-supported.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <01:24:48.360> how outpouring of kindness and support how outpouring of kindness and support
• <01:25:34.679> from overwhelming outpouring of support from overwhelming outpouring of support
• <01:25:40.760> been<01:25:40.920> much support while the support has been much support
• <01:26:25.239> in colleague we appreciate your support in colleague we appreciate your support
• response from our community to support response from our community to support all<01:27:01.360><

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:09:32.760> this of 12.3 million in funds to support this of 12.3 million in funds to support
• uh chair Dibble has been very supportive uh chair Dibble has been very supportive and<01:15:46.480
• <01:24:02.600> over this committee for its Support over this committee for its Support over
• <01:37:38.840> the appreciate this committee's support the appreciate this committee's support
• <01:37:57.800> on on this and appreciate your support on on this and appreciate your support

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I support use our precious resources.
• <01:03:35.920> of Um, you already know I'm supportive of Um, you already know I'm supportive
• We fully support the stakeholders.
• :31.280> legislation<01:29:32.000> for supportive of enabling legislation for supportive
• previous testifiers, but note we support previous testifiers, but note we support the<01:29:40.000

Bills: HF2928, HF2912, HF2297

Keywords: water appropriation, data centers, environmental review, energy conservation, permit application, carbon-free energy, geothermal energy, renewable energy, Macalester College, appropriation, sustainability, solar energy, pollinator programs, license plates, agrivoltaics, environmental sustainability, 1183, house

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• Um, our city council supports this.
• Um, our city council supports this.
• I am here in lie of an supports this.
• <00:58:41.280> chair, support this bill. Thank you, Mr. chair, support this bill.
• and I am going to support it. Thank you. and I am going to support it. Thank you.

Bills: HF4319, HF3295, HF3589, HF3587, HF3588, HF4295, HF3571, HF3895

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

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• <00:16:00.080> to Members, I ask for your support to Members, I ask for your support to clarify
• <00:19:26.800> them, Minnesota that we support them, Minnesota that we support them, that<
• quite supportive there. quite supportive there.
• <00:26:33.760> Champlin like everyone was supporting Champlin like everyone was supporting
• And and I know it's not what I supported And and I know it's not what I supported at<00:37:54.600

Keywords: 1183, house

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• FIG, which is funding meant to support FIG, which is funding meant to support critical<00:33:44.640
• groundbreaking investment supporting groundbreaking investment supporting critical<00:34:21.119>
• :37.839> health support critical public health support critical public health infrastructure<00
• And we saw fighting for more support.
• Um, and we already been supported.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And I really support, and on my personal behalf, I supported this bill, and I work for U.S. Bank.
• I’m in support of this bill.
• Texas Eagle Forum supports H.B. 1375.
• So we support the bill.
• So we support the bill.

Bills: HB2242, HB2446, HB2799, HB4502, HB2920, HB2790, HB5620, HB5060, HB5076, HB5080, HB5081, HB5128, HB5130, HB3847, HB5116, HB2969, HB4546, HB4202, HB5624, HB3964, HB4803, HB872, HB4775, HB4777, HB4961, HB5570, HB2988, HB4260, HB1375, HB5009, HB5411, HB5134, HB4388, HB3095, HB1387

Keywords: constables, civil rights, local government, law enforcement, policy-making authority, affidavit, medical bills, civil actions, reasonable charges, healthcare services, judicial statistics, court performance, family law, civil cases, efficiency reporting, court security, emergency management, harassment penalties, judicial safety, court committee

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 4961, which would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages after a collision. The author said the bill is intended to create incentives to maintain insurance and to address what he described as an unfair system for insured drivers. Texans for Lawsuit Reform and Texas Eagle Forum testified in support, while the Texas Trial Lawyers Association opposed it, warning the bill could also affect pedestrians, passengers, children, and others who did not choose whether a vehicle was insured. The bill author clarified that passengers would be included in the bill’s coverage. No vote was taken and the bill was left pending. House Bill 5570 would extend a legislative attorney CLE exemption to attorneys appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate to boards or commissions. The author said the measure is meant to ease time burdens and encourage service, and a witness supported it as a modest incentive for public service. A committee member noted a discrepancy in the number of affected attorneys, and the author agreed to verify the correct figure. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard House Bill 2969, which would restrict the State Bar from adopting rules or penalties that unreasonably burden attorneys’ religious exercise or free speech based on sincerely held beliefs. The author and several witnesses from Texas Values, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Cecilia Wood argued the bill protects lawyers of faith from an ABA model rule they described as a speech code. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending. House Bill 4260, which would prohibit county judges and county commissioners from practicing law in courts over which they have jurisdiction, drew opposition from the County Judges and Commissioners Association, which argued existing ethics rules already address conflicts and that the bill would burden rural officials. The author said the bill was prompted by concerns about judges using their office to pressure others. The bill was left pending. House Bill 5134 would limit Rule 202 pre-suit depositions to people who have suffered or reasonably expect actual damages and would allow attorney’s fees against abusive petitioners. The author said the bill is aimed at preventing harassment and fishing expeditions, especially in family-law disputes. Questions focused on how the standard would work and how it differs from current law; the author said the main change is fee-shifting and a clearer legislative directive. The bill was left pending. House Bill 3095, a committee substitute version of a similar uninsured-motorist bill, would bar uninsured motorists from recovering non-economic damages and limit economic recovery, with several exceptions. Trial lawyers argued it was unconstitutional because it capped economic damages and could unfairly affect innocent drivers, pedestrians, and older people who no longer drive. The author acknowledged constitutional concerns and said the bill would need further work; the committee withdrew the substitute and left the bill pending. Finally, House Bill 4388 would require all judges, including county judges who perform administrative duties, to remain subject to the Code of Judicial Conduct. Supporters said some elected judges avoid accountability by relinquishing judicial functions, while opponents argued the bill is too rigid and unnecessary because existing remedies already exist. House Bill 3964 would limit public nuisance claims to their historical role and bar such claims against lawful conduct, conduct already covered by other remedies, and products. The author and supporters said the bill is meant to prevent courts from using public nuisance to make policy, while opponents argued it would eliminate useful remedies and could affect local actions against environmental or product-related harms. The author said the bill would not affect statutory nuisance claims, private nuisance claims, or other causes of action, and would be amended to clarify some provisions. The bill was left pending.

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• <00:08:10.639> our showcase we are proud to support our showcase we are proud to support our
• and supplies and the expenses to support and supplies and the expenses to support our<00:08:34.680
• for listening today um if we can support for listening today um if we can support um<00:37:03.240
• Again, there aren't enough beds to support this.
• Our staff will be trained and supported and kept safe by our workplace violence focus.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Health Finance and Policy Committee heard testimony from the Minnesota Hospital Association and several hospital leaders about the financial strain facing hospitals across Minnesota. The association’s CEO said hospitals are essential 24/7 safety-net providers, but rising labor, supply, technology, and drug costs are outpacing reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial payers. He warned that many not-for-profit hospitals are struggling, that workforce shortages remain significant, and that the committee should consider help on Medicaid rates, discharge/boarding problems, mental health services, workforce development, protecting the 340B drug discount program, and avoiding new mandates that add costs. Relle Schultz of Winona Health described a community hospital with a 49-bed facility and long-term care services that has faced years of losses, including a $17 million loss in 2023 and $12 million in losses the following year. She said government payers now make up about 65% of the hospital’s mix, and each 1% increase in that mix costs about $1 million. She highlighted the difficulty of sustaining services such as dialysis, which was nearly closed until a local donor provided $3 million to keep it open for three years, and she emphasized the importance of 340B savings and the need for higher Medicaid payments. Carrie Mulski of Riverview Health in Crookston said critical access hospitals are also under pressure despite their federal designation. She explained that federal support has eroded, that Medicaid and other public programs do not cover full costs, and that her hospital’s 340B savings help keep the doors open. She said Riverview opened a new hospital in 2020 but was hit by the pandemic and inflation, leading to annual losses of $5 million to $6 million and a negative operating margin of 9% to 10%. She also described bond covenant problems, low cash on hand, the prior closure of the nursing home, and the need for rapid state action to stabilize rural hospitals and preserve access to care.

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• Testifying in support of H.B. 2777, the bishops support criminal justice reform that provides for fair
• We support the concept. You may proceed. Thank you, Chairman, members. We support the concept.
• We would love to find support. It's all about supporting victims and protecting victims.
• But we support the concept, which is the law itself as it's written. But we support the concept.
• I'm testifying in support of this bill.

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2777 by Representative Rose, which would bar the death penalty for defendants who can prove by clear and convincing evidence that they had schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and active psychotic symptoms at the time of the offense. Rose said the bill would still hold defendants accountable through life without parole, would save money by avoiding lengthy capital litigation, and would address cases where severe mental illness was not adequately considered. Supporters from NAMI Texas, the Catholic bishops, and a forensic psychologist said the bill is narrowly tailored, consistent with neuroscience and moral principles, and would prevent executions of people whose psychosis substantially impaired reality testing. Committee members questioned how the bill interacts with existing competency and insanity law, whether the diagnosis is sufficiently defined, and whether the statute requires active psychosis at the time of the offense. An opponent argued the death penalty should remain available for juries to decide in all cases. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard House Bill 1221 by Representative Lozano, which would raise the cap on pretrial intervention program fees from $500 to $1,200. Lozano and a district attorney witness said the increase is needed because program costs have risen and the fees help make diversion programs self-sustaining, allowing first-time or low-level offenders to complete rehabilitation and potentially obtain expunction. Opponents from the Texas Fair Defense Project argued the higher fee could make diversion unaffordable for indigent defendants and undermine an important alternative to incarceration, especially where related supervision and monitoring costs already add up. Members discussed whether the fee applies only to PTI participants, how payment plans and waivers work, and whether ability to pay should be addressed more explicitly. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1738 by Representative Jones, which would repeal Penal Code Section 21.06 and related Health and Safety Code references concerning homosexual conduct. Jones said the law is unconstitutional under Lawrence v. Texas, remains harmful on the books, and has led to confusion and unnecessary costs even though it is unenforceable. Supporters said the bill simply removes outdated language and protects civil liberties, while opponents from Texas Values argued the statute still serves as a statement that homosexual conduct is unacceptable and should remain as a warning, even if unenforceable. Members debated whether the law’s remaining language is merely symbolic or still harmful, and whether other criminal statutes already cover conduct such as prostitution, incest, and offenses involving minors. The bill was left pending after testimony.

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• I support that motion.
• this bill as we are fully support this bill as we supported<00:29:06.919> the<00:29:07.240>
• <01:32:35.159> of and county and they are supportive of and county and they are supportive
• We support the city engineers. We support 10-foot lanes.
• support the city Engineers we support support the city Engineers we support 10-<01:37:39.840>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It funds numerous licensing boards that support workers across the state and supports agency work to
• numerous licensing boards that support numerous licensing boards that support workers<00:26:38.799
• workers across the state and it supports workers across the state and it supports agency<00:26:41.279
• Supporting this modest adjustment Supporting this modest adjustment enables<00:49:00.800> Minute
• and<00:49:32.720> school support local government and school support local government and

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• We support clinics to work on chronic disease. We support the 988 suicide line.
• our newborn screening program we support our newborn screening program we support clinics<00:07:
• grants without competition to support grants without competition to support their<00:26:25.440><
• And data systems could become nonfunctional to support the functional upgrades to those systems.
• Conley, in this proposal... why are you only doing... support because that's going to mean support because

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met for a Health and Finance Policy hearing, began with member and staff introductions, and noted that Representative Keeler was participating as a non-voting member. The chair outlined committee rules on decorum and then introduced the day’s first agency presentation from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with Commissioner Cunningham appearing to present the department’s budget priorities. Commissioner Cunningham described MDH’s broad public health role and emphasized that public health is underfunded relative to health care, with significant reliance on federal dollars. The department’s main budget request was for infectious disease prevention and response to offset anticipated federal funding losses. MDH also outlined several fee increases tied to public water systems, wells, licensing and certification, assisted living and health care facilities, HMO regulation, food/pools/lodging inspections, radioactive materials, X-ray equipment, and asbestos abatement. The commissioner said these changes were needed because costs, workload, and regulatory complexity have increased, while many fees have not been updated in years. MDH also presented budget-neutral proposals, including continuing the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee, converting the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force into a standing advisory committee, restoring some local and tribal public health cannabis and substance misuse prevention grants, creating direct American Indian Health Special Emphasis Grants, reauthorizing the State Trauma Advisory Council, and extending firefighter PFAS biomonitoring work. The department also requested an operations adjustment for rising employee, insurance, fuel, utility, and legal costs, and referenced additional Clean Water Legacy Fund proposals. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided. Representative Bierman then offered supportive comments, praising MDH’s work and backing the funding and fee proposals, especially the restoration of local public health prevention grants.

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• <00:02:46.959> that giving you the best uh support that giving you the best uh support that
• I respectfully ask for your support. I respectfully ask for your support.
• seeking their support. seeking their support. when<01:15:19.360> you<01:15:19.520> now
• You are now to gain your support.
• candidate trying to get their support. candidate trying to get their support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <01:28:21.120> uh association, do they actively support uh association, do they actively support
• Um we support the housing champions program. Uh we support the child care program.
• Um we support the housing champions program. Uh we support the child care program.
• > champions we support the housing champions we support the housing champions program.<01:34:27.040
• Uh we support the child care program.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:14:07.480> transit, kind of personnel that support transit, kind of personnel that support
• cities support our law have our cities support our law enforcement,<00:51:40.440> give<00:51:
• deserving of this support. deserving of this support. Thank<01:05:00.800> you.
• I ask for your support.
• . support.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• because that system currently supports because that system currently supports the<00:26:22.000><
• another section that we strongly support another section that we strongly support I<00:28:52.240
• We would just like to continue to work on that. supports we conditionally support them supports we conditionally
• <01:41:28.000> of State um I am here today in support of State um I am here today in support
• comments no uh we appreciate the support comments no uh we appreciate the support of<01:42:18.520

Keywords: 1187, senate, all