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• utility projects across Minnesota. utility projects across Minnesota.
• are already using utilities in Minnesota are already using electronic<00:03:47.200> electronic
• It'll also protect the investment that Minnesota has made in its BRT system.
• investment that Minnesota has made in its<00:13:01.440> BRT<00:13:02.079> system.
• I'm here representing Drive Electric Minnesota.

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• We welcome you to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Bills: HF3919, HF3791, HF1781, HF3908, HF4233, HF3966, HF3430

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, security, protective services, state officials, Capitol complex, state patrol, public safety, legislative protection, threat assessment, transportation, electronic attestation, traffic signals, accident reporting, legislative routes, agricultural aircraft

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• It just gets the bill into shape after working with a number of stakeholders, including Education Minnesota
• Blake Chafee, Deputy Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget.
• Tony Said, Special Agent in Charge of the Financial Crimes and Fraud Section of the Minnesota Bureau
• This bill provides important protections for crime victims in Minnesota.
• This bill provides important protections for crime victims in Minnesota.

Bills: HF3489, HF3990, HF3825, HF3826, HF3827, HF3822

Keywords: grooming, child protection, student safety, sexual exploitation, educator licensing, teacher discipline, mandatory reporting, mandated reporter training, school misconduct, predatory offender, child abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, position of authority, school employee, school administrator, license revocation, license suspension

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• Out in rural Minnesota, they have figured Out how to do this.
• president of the Psychedelic Society of Minnesota.
• I'm a Minnesota resident, U.S.
• Kim, and I'm a psychiatrist at the University of Minnesota.
• Minnesota has Minnesota explores the sacred plant medicines, that it's essential that indigenous voices

Bills: HF3454, HF3917, HF2906, HF3832, HF3769

Keywords: social work, licensure, employment titles, health occupations, professional standards, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances, psilocybin, psilocin, psychedelic, psychedelic medicine, hallucinogen, mushrooms, magic mushrooms, therapeutic use

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• has<00:09:13.680> taken the Minnesota legislature has taken the Minnesota legislature has
• Minnesota School of Public Health.
• Minnesota the day of the enunciation Minnesota the day of the enunciation shooting.<00:30:33.679>
• state of Minnesota? state of Minnesota?
• you some specific data on Minnesota. you some specific data on Minnesota.

Bills: HF3668, HF2779, HF2771

Keywords: gun violence, public health, Department of Health, prevention, criminal justice, health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration

Summary: The House Finance and Policy Committee met on March 2 with a quorum present and heard House File 3668, which would create a state Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The bill author argued the office would treat gun violence as a public health crisis, improve research and coordination, and help reduce deaths and trauma, especially among children. Several supporters testified, including representatives from the Minnesota Medical Association, Protect Minnesota, family medicine, public health, and obstetrics/gynecology, all emphasizing firearm injury and suicide as major public health problems and urging a coordinated, data-driven response. Multiple testifiers shared personal accounts of shootings and their effects on children and families, including the Annunciation shooting, and said the office could help align prevention efforts across health care, law enforcement, and community organizations. Opposition came from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, which argued the bill would create a permanent taxpayer-funded bureaucracy that could be used to shape firearm policy and restrict a constitutional right. The group said Minnesota should focus instead on enforcing existing laws, prosecuting violent offenders, and providing direct victim services. During committee discussion, Vice Chair Nadeau offered an A2 amendment to move the proposed office from the Department of Health to the Department of Public Safety, citing data-sharing, accountability, and examples from other cities and states; after discussion with the bill author, he withdrew the amendment. Chair Becker then noted existing state and local spending on violence prevention and public safety programs and raised concerns about duplication of effort.

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• a Minnesota transportation We're a Minnesota transportation advocacy<00:03:21.280> nonprofit<
• of Minnesota. of Minnesota. >> All<00:03:44.000> right.
• <00:36:10.320> Please make Minnesota roads safer. Please make Minnesota roads safer.
• to testify again today. families, and make Minnesota roads families, and make Minnesota roads safer.
• work zone every day across Minnesota. work zone every day across Minnesota.

Bills: HF3429, HF3418, HF3431, HF1597

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

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• be this extraordinary case with artifacts and these great... ...case with artifacts and these great flags
• In that case between those are the national colors of the 167th and the regimental flag of the 366.

Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104

Keywords: veterans affairs, Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, State Board of Veterans Affairs, commissioner, Governor appointment, oversight board, veterans services, veterans benefits, state veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, Alabama Veterans Home Trust Fund, veteran service officers, district managers, assistant commissioners, county veterans offices, military veterans, disabled veterans, elderly veterans, veterans organizations, American Legion

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• So, that is of the state of Minnesota.
• being sent to the state of Minnesota being sent to the state of Minnesota suddenly<00:37:30.640>
• members is not the type of Minnesota members is not the type of Minnesota exceptionalism<01:13:37.760
• I'm Ana Mingi, Deputy Commissioner at Minnesota Management and Budget.
• deputy commissioner at Minnesota deputy commissioner at Minnesota Management<01:25:49.520> and

Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395

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

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.

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• <00:18:48.320> is heating assistance eligible Minnesota is heating assistance eligible Minnesota
• <00:21:30.799> and the solar marketplace to Minnesota and the solar marketplace to Minnesota
• The Minnesota on other rateayers.
• Um so that I metering in Minnesota.
• <00:40:01.040> And Minnesota, a victory for solar. And Minnesota, a victory for solar.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• I'm Philip Adam, a resident of Plymouth, Minnesota, for 40 years.
• Annualized, this represents a $2.3 billion savings for Minnesota gas car owners.
• My name is William Watkins from Eagan, Minnesota.
• Of course, the bridge connects the University of Minnesota to the University of Minnesota. campuses,
• I applaud the University of Minnesota for putting up a solution.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• policy director with Minnesota policy director with Minnesota Interfaith<00:04:42.639> Power<
• <00:16:26.320> the Greater Minnesota Transit gets the Greater Minnesota Transit gets the strong
• Of course, the University of Minnesota bridge connects the University of Minnesota campuses, which is
• Of course, the University of Minnesota bridge connects the University of Minnesota campuses, which is
• connects the University of Minnesota connects the University of Minnesota campuses<00:21:52.880>

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• , greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota, greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota, and<00:04:48.720>
• Meeting the proposed targets Minnesota.
• 29:08.080> like Legislators from greater Minnesota like Legislators from greater Minnesota like
• <00:32:25.600> counties and city partners, Minnesota counties and city partners, Minnesota
• with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• <00:27:13.760> This<00:27:14.000> is the University of Minnesota.
• This is the University of Minnesota.
• licensed in Minnesota.
• > Minnesota.
• Um, that's for licensed in Minnesota.

Bills: HF2438

Keywords: transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school

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• Minnesota is unique in that respect.
• I'm the Executive Director of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
• They would be available to assist county attorneys across Minnesota.
• Rates across Minnesota.
• Of Minnesota. With that, Mr.

Bills: HF2432

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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• Minnesota that is my brief presentation Minnesota that is my brief presentation I'm<00:23:22.159>
• assist County attorneys across Minnesota assist County attorneys across Minnesota it<01:04:50.079
• <01:05:42.480> the missing in the state of Minnesota the missing in the state of Minnesota
• persons cases in the state of Minnesota persons cases in the state of Minnesota if<01:06:04.079>
• acquisition cost for buiji Minnesota acquisition cost for buiji Minnesota which<01:09:24.159>

Bills: HF2432

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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• <00:04:18.320> my citizens in the state of Minnesota my citizens in the state of Minnesota
• In addition, Minnesota receives sportfish restoration dollars.
• In addition, Minnesota receives sportfish restoration dollars.
• essential for thriving Minnesota essential for thriving Minnesota communities<00:25:03.720> and
• things that's discussed is the Minnesota things that's discussed is the Minnesota climate<01:28:

Bills: HF276, HF413, HF411

Keywords: human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form

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• Today here in Minnesota, one in three licensed Minnesota educators are choosing not to teach.
• important in Minnesota. important in Minnesota.
• And those children, our children of Minnesota, our students of Minnesota, deserve that.
• requirement in the state of Minnesota. requirement in the state of Minnesota.
• But, the happening in Minnesota.

Bills: HF4213, HF4198, HF3930, HF3585, HF3451

Keywords: education finance, school funding, K-12, prekindergarten, pre-K, early childhood education, general education aid, special education, literacy aid, school meals, free school meals, school breakfast, school lunch, charter school lease aid, charter schools, nonpublic pupil aid, private school aid, transportation aid, desegregation aid, integration aid

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• in Minnesota.
• in Minnesota.
• in Minnesota.
• measures are slowing in Minnesota. measures are slowing in Minnesota.
• Minnesota.

Bills: HF4062, HF4063, HF4065, HF3926, HF4216, HF3176, HF3728, HF3988, HF3865

Keywords: vehicle registration, title transfer, rental vehicles, state regulations, motor vehicle laws, school buses, USDOT number, first aid kits, transportation safety, vehicle regulations, transit safety, assault penalties, public transportation, criminal justice, transit workers, transportation, railroad, safety, economic development, public roads

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• Senator Driscoll and members, House File 2566, the Minnesota Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act, is
• This is an informational hearing on policy provisions from the Minnesota Department of Health.
• I'm the Director of Government Relations at the Minnesota Department of Health.
• The Minnesota State Director for Humane World for Animals.
• It ensures that no new pet stores in Minnesota will support the puppy mill industry.

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits

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• I'm the Director of Government Relations at the Minnesota Department of Health.
• House File 2627 would ban the retail sale of dogs and cats in Minnesota pet stores.
• These are the breeders that are selling to pet stores here in Minnesota.
• These are the breeders that are selling to pet stores here in Minnesota.
• that's un enforced by state of Minnesota that's un enforced by state of Minnesota and<00:47:19.240

Bills: HF2543, HF2566, HF2627

Keywords: garnishment, wage garnishment, earnings levy, bank levy, execution, judgment debtor, judgment creditor, exemption notice, exempt property, bank account freeze, financial institution levy, employer disclosure, garnishee, writ of execution, debt collection, consumer debt, collections, bankruptcy exemptions, public benefits, means-tested benefits