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• </c><00:04:49.720><c> business</c> organization called Minnesota business organization called Minnesota
• </c> native nations of Southwest Minnesota native nations of Southwest Minnesota from<00:16:10.639><c
• </c> and the future of our state's economy and the future of our state's economy thank<00:20:43.200><
• </c> like to talk to you about the Minnesota like to talk to you about the Minnesota uh<00:31:25.440>
• actually in Greater Minnesota and actually in Greater Minnesota and two-thirds<00:39:36.200><c> of</c

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• cities or the association Minnesota cities or the association Minnesota<00:16:12.880><c> counties</c
• </c> civil rights incidents across Minnesota civil rights incidents across Minnesota I'm<00:28:49.600
• But regardless, that's New York; it's not Minnesota.
• But regardless, that's New York; it's not Minnesota.
• Senate File 202 is a bill assembled by the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Bills: HF414, HF768, HF359

Keywords: data practices, filing fee, government transparency, complaints, public access, free speech, human rights, censorship, protected speech, Minnesota Department of Human Rights, real property, partition, eminent domain, transfer on death deeds, property rights, 1183, house

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• How does that affect the shareholders of energy companies?
• How do these two options affect the shareholders of energy companies?
• I recognize the environment's importance, but so is our economy. It's a balancing act.
• Energy facilities, solar energy facilities that measure and require owners to provide landowners access
• We have energy 3 titans of energy colleges in our state. We have all the resources.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

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• How does that, those two options affect shareholders of energy companies?
• House Bill 3464 creates a statewide framework for regulating energy storage devices and solar energy
• We have three titans of energy colleges in our state.
• We have three titans of energy colleges in our state.
• So for heat purposes, not energy production.

Bills: HB3183, HB4316, HB4484, HB3469, HB3464, HB3173, HB3989

Keywords: electric utilities, grid congestion, transmission technology, advanced power flow controllers, dynamic line rating, energy efficiency, rural water service, district organization, emergency legislation, Oklahoma, water management, state vehicles, state-owned vehicles, state-leased vehicles, motor vehicle use, commuting use, personal use, fleet management, Corporation Commission, field inspectors

Summary: The committee first considered the nomination of Russell Isaacs to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Isaacs described his farming background and experience with cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat, and said he regularly tests conservation technologies on his farm. Senators discussed his water-conservation experience and the value he could bring to the board. The nomination received 10 ayes and 0 nays and was advanced to the full Senate floor. Members then took up House Bill 3183, dealing with smart transmission technology and electric grid efficiency. Senator Murdoch explained that the bill had been difficult to negotiate and that the enacting clause was stricken so work could continue on a committee substitute. He said the technology would allow existing transmission towers to carry lighter, more efficient lines, reduce wildfire risk, and potentially lower long-term rates by easing congestion. Senators asked about costs, who pays, and whether ratepayers or large load users would bear the burden; an amendment changed language from “customer funded” to “large load user funded.” The committee adopted the amendment and then passed the bill 7 ayes to 3 nays. The committee also advanced several nominations and bills related to environmental and energy policy. Steve Mason was confirmed to the Environmental Quality Board by an 8-0 vote. House Bill 4316, which removes an old deadline that prevented nonprofit corporations from converting into water districts and accessing grant funding, passed 8-0. House Bill 4484, allowing discretionary use of state-owned or state-leased vehicles between employees’ homes and workplaces to save mileage costs, passed 9-0. House Bill 3464 created a statewide framework for energy storage and solar facilities; a motion to table an amendment failed, and the bill passed 10-0 after debate over landowner protections, decommissioning, fire safety, and dual-use agricultural concerns. The committee then passed House Bill 3173, the Well-Repurposing Act, 10-0, to allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be repurposed for geothermal and energy storage uses, with discussion about surface-owner rights and possible tweaks to the geothermal temperature definition. House Bill 3469, a measure easing surety requirements for smaller producers by allowing a stair-stepped compliance schedule, passed 9-0. Finally, House Bill 3989 was amended for drafting corrections and then passed 9-0; it relates to the one-megawatt load standard and uses actual load over a two-year period rather than plate load. The chair ended the meeting by thanking members and staff and adjourning the committee.

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• </c><00:25:01.320><c> Business</c> speaker, the Minnesota Business speaker, the Minnesota Business Partnership
• Um, here in Minnesota, um, we are not most states.
• Um here in Minnesota, um we are not Act.
• </c><00:26:49.040><c> does</c> states do it one way, but Minnesota does states do it one way, but Minnesota
• We as the people<00:32:12.320><c> of</c><00:32:12.440><c> Minnesota,</c> people of Minnesota, people

Bills: HF4077, HF3809, HF3639, HF4478, HF3363, HF3874

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register. Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.

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• :15:56.520><c> 63%</c> Minnesota data demonstrates that 63% Minnesota data demonstrates that 63% of<00
• ><c> available</c><00:20:58.440><c> services</c> Minnesota must expand available services Minnesota must
• This has near fatalities in Minnesota.
• </c> University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota.
• ><c> true</c><01:26:02.040><c> two-pronged</c> Minnesota already has a true two-pronged Minnesota already

Bills: HF4277, HF3819, HF3489, HF4408, HF3901, HF4316

Keywords: child care, child care center, day care, licensed child care, video security cameras, surveillance, security cameras, maltreatment, child abuse, child safety, public and shared areas, camera mandate, child care assistance program, CCAP, Great Start Compensation Support, early learning scholarships, licensed provider, Minnesota Statutes 142B.68, Harvey's Law, privacy

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• He said the biggest challenge in Greater Minnesota, and not just Greater Minnesota, but across Minnesota
• </c><00:12:04.560><c> in</c> dentists in the state of Minnesota in dentists in the state of Minnesota
• Rural Minnesota is a big part of that.
• Chair. treatment and Rural Minnesota is a big treatment and Rural Minnesota is a big part<00:21:08.679
• </c><00:54:26.000><c> state</c> general manager of the Minnesota state general manager of the Minnesota

Bills: HF1833, HF148, HF1127, HF1227, HF1681, HF1974, HF1106, HF1016, HF2197

Keywords: sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness

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• but we are the largest community in southwest Minnesota.
• They made their way to America, to Minnesota, and they have woven themselves into the tapestry of Minnesota
• Minnesota FFA Foundation.
• Our celebration of 100 years of Minnesota FFA.
• Minnesota FFA has a rich, long history in our state.

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

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• And They made their way to Minnesota.
• ,</c><00:19:09.840><c> we</c> sure that as the state of Minnesota, we sure that as the state of Minnesota
• The ren the state of Minnesota.
• and the Minnesota FFA Foundation.
• The growing Minnesota video legacy.

Bills: HF2411, HF2471, HF1440, HF1393, HF1631, HF1259, HF280, HF1281, HF1459

Keywords: cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding

Bills: SCR3, SCR30, SB2375, HCR35

Keywords: cowboy culture, Bandera, cultural heritage, historical significance, Texas identity, Birding Capital, Matagorda County, wildlife, conservation, Texas Legislature, statutory revision, code corrections, laws omitted, legislative updates, spaceports, tax-exempt bonds, aerospace investment, Texas space economy, Federal legislation, 1185

Bills: SB 913, SB 1086, SB 1087, SB 1143, SB 1534, SB 1553, SB 1718, SB 1754, SB 2004, SB 2322, SB 2448

Keywords: hotel occupancy tax, municipal revenue, tax code, local government funding, Texas legislation, county taxation, economic development, hotel industry, local government, counties, taxation, tourism, workforce development, youth programs, employment, education, technical training, health physics, higher education, nuclear energy

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• It supports local and regional clean energy and economic resilience.
• Please also restore the language requiring data centers to use 100% clean energy.
• Please also restore the language requiring data centers to use 100% clean energy by 2035.
• We've seen similar affordability protections adopted in over a dozen states, clean energy requirements
• of our clean energy economy in Washington, we think it's very ill-advised.

Bills: HB2338, HB2367, HB2426, HB2606

Keywords: weatherization, energy efficiency, community projects, sustainability, environment, coal-fired plant, preferential treatment, energy policy, electric generation, regulatory reform, pollution control, efficiency, appeals process, environmental regulation, hearing board, data protection, privacy, performance measures, reporting requirements, office of privacy

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• <c> Agency</c><00:08:19.280><c> is</c> Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is Minnesota Pollution Control
• </c> regards to the solar energy regards to the solar energy infrastructure<00:48:08.720><c> either</
• </c><01:00:55.680><c> who</c> over 1 million folks in Minnesota who over 1 million folks in Minnesota
• Uh I also want to of Minnesota.
• </c> it's supporting the people of Minnesota. it's supporting the people of Minnesota.

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• </c> Minnesota deserves these protections. Minnesota deserves these protections.
• :20.880><c> receive</c> they're within Minnesota, they receive they're within Minnesota, they receive
• </c> executive director for the Minnesota executive director for the Minnesota Chiefs<01:09:28.159><c
• <c> Chiefs</c> representing the Minnesota Chiefs representing the Minnesota Chiefs Association,<01:09
• </c> all are provided under the Minnesota all are provided under the Minnesota data<01:10:17.120><c>

Bills: HF1027, HF2226, HF1916, HF1915, HF1567, HF1986

Keywords: mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds

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• Line 19 is um for Minnesota State.
• </c> presidential Supreme Court Minnesota presidential Supreme Court Minnesota Supreme<00:29:33.440><
• </c> University of Minnesota Charter. University of Minnesota Charter.
• </c> Minnesota Charter. Minnesota Charter.
• </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4252

Keywords: higher education, student aid, financial aid, grant programs, scholarships, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, community college, technical college, postsecondary institution, college affordability, student fees, athletic facilities, competitive athletics, developmental education, remedial courses, pregnant students, parenting students, priority registration

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• We govern Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Thank you, Madam Chief. Thank Minnesota. Thank you, Madam Chief.
• And Minnesota is not alone. much more. And Minnesota is not alone.
• And if you're going to represent the state of Minnesota, you're going to do it clean. problem with this
• </c> Minnesota, you're going to do it clean and without bias.

Bills: HF1758, HF4437, HF4353

Keywords: infertility, health insurance, fertility preservation, medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, prediction markets, sports betting, online wagering, event contracts, election betting, political betting, sportsbook, gambling regulation, lawful gambling license, Gambling Control Board, unauthorized gaming, esports betting, financial technology, payment processor, advertising restrictions

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• </c> gave to the people of Minnesota. gave to the people of Minnesota.
• Those are classified in Minnesota.
• </c><00:25:44.880><c> We</c> Minnesota supports this bill. We Minnesota supports this bill.
• One of which has been adopted in Minnesota, one of which we hope to adopt in Minnesota in the future.
• of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3676, HF3593, HF3785, HF3774, HF4111, HF3513

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• I also work with the Minnesota.
• </c> the Minnesota Promise Report. the Minnesota Promise Report.
• > Affairs</c> Minnesota, the Minnesota Indian Affairs Minnesota, the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
• </c> least 55 counties across Minnesota. least 55 counties across Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF3877, HF3714, HF3750, HF3024

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• Minnesota since December. Minnesota since December.
• </c> coming to an end in Minnesota. coming to an end in Minnesota.
• Minnesota and the cities of Minnesota and St.
• just here in Minnesota.
• Finally, on the Tenth Amendment, the state of Minnesota and the cities of Minnesota and St.

Bills: HF3477, HF3414, HF103, HF3661, HF3146

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability

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• Minnesota struggles with a mental health and substance use crisis that affects individuals across all
• Twenty-five percent of women nationally are on antidepressants, and 80% of Minnesota counties qualify
• Minnesota struggles with a mental health and substance use crisis that affects individuals across all
• </c> anti-depressants and 80% of Minnesota anti-depressants and 80% of Minnesota counties<00:07:26.840
• </c> Administration or hersa um Minnesota Administration or hersa um Minnesota currently<00:13:49.360

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