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• </c> state of Minnesota. That is incorrect. state of Minnesota. That is incorrect.
• Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
• </c> high-profile kidnappings in Minnesota. high-profile kidnappings in Minnesota.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• According to the statute.
• Well, Minnesota Democrats have been caught trying to profit a specific Minnesota Democrat on his own
• Well, Minnesota Democrats have been caught trying to profit a specific Minnesota Democrat on his own
• This is an important bill for Minnesota construction and the Minnesota construction industry, and for
• This is an important bill for Minnesota construction and the Minnesota construction industry, and for

Keywords: 1183, house

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• What does Medicaid do in Minnesota?
• in Minnesota is paid for by Medicaid.
• Are you on the side of the people of Minnesota?
• We didn't take care of saving in Minnesota.
• Greater Minnesota. We've worked collectively.

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• dollar-to-dollar basis to participating agencies that partner with health care providers as defined in statute
• Schools with accredited programming as defined in statute.
• She was the Minnesota legislator. Do you think we should have a Melissa Hortman day of recognition?
• She's the Minnesota legislator. She was killed in her house last year, if I'm not mistaken.
• I wouldn't expect Minnesota to recognize... ...somebody that really had no notoriety in Minnesota.

Committee: Senate Education Postsecondary

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, February 20, 2025.
• I suspect that Minnesota consumers will disagree with that.
• I suspect that Minnesota consumers will disagree with that.
• I suspect that Minnesota consumers will disagree with that.
• It's about the culinary program with ProArt Minnesota.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that program in Minnesota prefer to keep that program in Minnesota rather<00:27:23.840><c> than</c><
• Um, we director at Minnesota AFL CIO.
• I'm a lobbyist with Education Minnesota.
• Then sections two and statute cited.
• ><c> Labor</c><01:13:11.520><c> and</c> Minnesota Department of Labor and Minnesota Department of Labor

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• :00.559><c> and</c><01:02:00.799><c> our</c><01:02:01.040><c> future,</c><01:02:01.760><c> I</c><01:02
• The<01:02:08.240><c> gentleman</c><01:02:08.640><c> from</c><01:02:08.960><c> Colorado</c><01:02:09.599
• The<01:02:10.799><c> gentleman</c><01:02:11.200><c> from</c><01:02:11.440><c> New</c><01:02:11.680><c
• ><c> holders</c><04:02:26.800><c> whose</c><04:02:27.199><c> lives</c><04:02:27.840><c> hang</c><04:02
• </c><05:02:38.080><c> Can</c><05:02:38.240><c> I</c><05:02:38.400><c> ask</c><05:02:38.638><c> my</c>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Uh<01:02:00.559><c> my</c><01:02:00.799><c> name</c><01:02:00.880><c> is</c><01:02:01.040><c> Allison
• I'm a resident<01:02:03.040><c> of</c><01:02:03.359><c> Shelby</c><01:02:03.839><c> County</c><01:02:
• Shelby County and executive director<01:02:05.839><c> for</c><01:02:06.079><c> the</c><01:02:06.319>
• </c> As<01:02:11.280><c> others</c><01:02:11.760><c> mentioned,</c><01:02:12.960><c> uh</c><01:02:13.440
• 02:17.760><c> state</c><01:02:18.400><c> resources</c><01:02:19.280><c> to</c> Hello.

Committee: House Judiciary

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
• So I think women in Minnesota find a Misleading Women Act pretty ironic.
• It's an epidemic around the U.S. and Minnesota.
• And that's what pregnancy centers in Minnesota do. That's what pregnancy centers in Minnesota do.
• I haven't heard one claim of that in the state of Minnesota.

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• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• </c> new home constructed in Minnesota today. new home constructed in Minnesota today.
• </c> current home being built in Minnesota. current home being built in Minnesota.
• The trend it's it's a Minnesota.
• </c> And again, this was not just Minnesota. And again, this was not just Minnesota.

Bills: HF3545 , HF4004

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: energy efficiency, construction standards, building codes, environment, sustainability, 1183, house

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• Passing<00:02:36.959><c> with</c><00:02:37.120><c> amendments</c><00:02:37.920><c> with</c><00:02:38.160
• </c><00:02:41.360><c> present</c><00:02:41.680><c> except</c><00:02:42.000><c> for</c><00:02:42.319><
• </c><00:02:53.760><c> Um</c><00:02:54.239><c> the</c><00:02:54.480><c> Senate</c><00:02:54.720><c> has
• 00:02:56.239><c> of</c><00:02:56.319><c> this</c><00:02:56.560><c> bill</c><00:02:56.720><c> as</c><00
• c><00:02:58.959><c> by</c><00:02:59.040><c> the</c><00:02:59.200><c> AG</c><00:02:59.519><c> and</c><

Bills: HB1577 , HB1870

Committee: Senate Government Operations

Keywords: Smart911, 911, 911 Board, emergency response, public safety answering point, PSAP, next-generation 911, NG911, dispatch, dispatcher, emergency profile, safety profile, medical information, disability access, access needs, functional needs, kupuna, aging, developmental disabilities, communication access

Summary: The committee reconvened on March 19, 2026, for decision-making on measures heard earlier in the week. It first took up HB 812 on agriculture, agreeing to move it forward with amendments and a Senate draft, and then HB 2388 on public notice, which was also passed with amendments after concerns about transparency and the need for local newspaper notice on Maui were discussed. HB 1414 on procurement and HB 2469 on a regular session review working group were both deferred to March 24 for further work with the author, while HB 322 on voter registration was deferred indefinitely in favor of a Senate vehicle. The committee then heard HB 1577, which would create a statewide emergency safety profile system pilot program and working group for 911. Testimony from disability advocates, emergency medical services, and others strongly supported the bill, emphasizing benefits for people without smartphones, better sharing of medical and emergency information, and improved response in the field. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the 911 Board already had the authority to implement the system without legislation, and the bill was not immediately acted on in the portion of the transcript provided. The final major item was HB 1870 on protected community locations. Testimony in support came from the University of Hawaii, the Legal Clinic, immigrant-rights groups, public health advocates, and many individuals, while the Department of Education supported the measure but requested clarity on federal compliance and raised concerns about a 1,000-foot perimeter beyond campus. Supporters said the bill would protect sensitive locations and help immigrant families feel safe accessing schools, health care, and other services. No final vote on HB 1870 is shown in the transcript excerpt.

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• Water is not distributed equally across Minnesota.
• Minnesota businesses and families have made it clear that costs matter to them and that costs in Minnesota
• The University of Minnesota.
• Function in the state of Minnesota is one of the great things about living in Minnesota.
• I'm here on behalf of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industry Association and their 5,000 Minnesota employees

Bills: HF2928 , HF2912 , HF2297

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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

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• ,</c> estimated to go to greater Minnesota, estimated to go to greater Minnesota, where<00:04:35.480>
• Minnesota Energy $2 million for the Minnesota Energy Alley.
• </c> the the 5% that is in statute. the the 5% that is in statute.
• were up to exist uh in in statute were up to $3,000. $3,000. $3,000.
• ><c> is</c><00:30:16.160><c> increasing</c> the spending in Minnesota is increasing the spending in Minnesota

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So, in May of 2024, the Minnesota Okay.
• This made Minnesota the 18th into law.
• Um and many required by the statute.
• Tech in charge of prices and Minnesota Tech in charge of prices and Minnesota consumers<01:12:28.760>
• </c> Minnesota families. Minnesota families.

Bills: HF3794 , HF3408

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, consumer protection, price setting, biometric data, retail, privacy, 1183, house

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• money, does not appropriate the base for Minnesota care.
• Line 552 reflects costs associated with a Minnesota Care offset.
• Care members. program for MA and Minnesota Care members.
• Minnesota has the ADA Minnesota program housed by the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living.
• It's a big issue in greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF2435

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: healthcare, dementia services, public health funding, opioid prevention, women's health, community health boards, mental health

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• That statute... ...is based on Arizona Revised Statute Section 15-271.
• The statute then allows a non-compliant district 90 days to correct the deficiencies.
• Those states were California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
• Those states were California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
• I think through that conversations, of auditor from the state of Minnesota.

Committee: Joint Joint Legislative Audit Committee

Summary: The committee first heard an update on Topok Elementary School District’s long-running noncompliance with Arizona’s Uniform System of Financial Records. The Auditor General’s office explained the USFR noncompliance process and reported that Topok had made substantial progress, correcting many deficiencies in areas such as open meeting law, procurement, payroll, attendance reporting, property control, and information technology. The district’s superintendent and staff described the corrective actions they had taken, the use of outside consultants, and their plan to maintain compliance through stronger leadership, training, and consistent procedures. Members praised the district’s progress and asked about the remaining deficiencies and the status of the 3% state-aid withholding, which the Auditor General said would be addressed by the State Board of Education. The committee then considered a request for a fourth school safety special audit, tied to concerns raised by Representative Martinez about Phoenix Union High School District and school violence response practices. The Auditor General said the proposed audit would be a new topic focused on policies and procedures for responding to credible threats of violence and allegations of staff misconduct affecting student safety, and could include Phoenix Union in the sample. Representative Martinez described a fatal 2024 shooting, weapons incidents, and concerns about district oversight. The committee approved the motion 10-0. Next, staff presented the fiscal years 2027-2028 school district performance audit schedule, describing 26 randomly selected school districts and career and technical education districts, plus 84 planned follow-ups. The Auditor General said the schedule is intended to shorten the average time between audits and that the school audits division is now fully staffed. Members asked about county coverage and the inclusion of ESA accountability, but the schedule was ultimately presented for review rather than approval. The committee also heard a detailed federal compliance audit presentation on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) administered by DES. The Auditor General reported repeated findings involving missing provider documentation, questioned costs, and FFATA reporting errors, including a 2024 sample that led to questioning $2.88 million in costs. The office recommended stronger documentation, record retention, reporting procedures, and staff training; DES concurred and said it would correct the findings in 2026. Members discussed the limits of the single-audit scope, the possibility of a broader special audit, and the federal government’s recent actions on CCDF oversight in other states. Finally, the committee considered and discussed a special audit request for CCDF that would broaden review to provider oversight, licensing, site visits, and billing accuracy across multiple state agencies, with estimated costs of $547,000 to $625,000 and a projected report date of July 31, 2027.

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• . traps, including here in Minnesota.
• </c> development policy for the Minnesota development policy for the Minnesota Chamber<00:15:10.600><
• </c> Minnesota, this specific legislation Minnesota, this specific legislation would<00:37:00.480><c>
• <00:43:26.200><c> State"</c> Minnesota State" Minnesota State" or<00:43:28.280><c> something</c><00:43
• </c> But I don't know if that's state statute But I don't know if that's state statute somewhere.<00:

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• our evenly divided Minnesota House.
• They belong to the people of Minnesota.
• That's why we have our Minnesota...
• Now, we have a statute, state statute 16A.152. I suggest you take a gander at it.
• This annual event is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and the Minnesota Institute

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• This is currently being done in Minnesota.
• It wasn't just being shown in the state of Minnesota.
• So what Minnesota did is they went every place in statute that referenced an exemption where authorized
• That is being done in Minnesota.
• That is being done in Minnesota.

Committee: House Health and Mental Health

Summary: The Committee on Health and Mental Health heard testimony on several bills. Senate Bill 1019, sponsored by Sen. Crawford, would let district and municipal hospitals invest up to 50% of non-operating funds, up from 25%, and would also allow municipal hospitals in third-class cities to operate in areas where hospital district and county hospitals operate. The sponsor and a hospital representative said it would improve returns and rural access; there was no opposition, and the hearing closed without questions. House Bill 2606, sponsored by Rep. Caton, would give patients stronger control over their health records by requiring informed consent before providers or medical entities sell or disclose information for marketing or research, with civil remedies and damages for violations. Supporters argued it restores patient ownership, strengthens privacy beyond HIPAA, and closes loopholes, citing Minnesota’s law as a model. Opponents, including the Missouri Hospital Association, Missouri State Medical Association, Washington University, and the Missouri Ambulance Association, warned it could disrupt care coordination, quality improvement, research using de-identified data, and data reporting obligations, and could create administrative burdens and lawsuits. The Secretary of State’s office said it wanted an amendment so records could still be used 50 years after a patient’s death for archival and genealogy purposes. House Bill 1638, sponsored by Rep. Overcast, would extend the Alzheimer’s State Plan Task Force to 2033, add an assisted living facility representative, create staggered terms, remove Senate confirmation requirements, and require updated reports every five years. The sponsor and the Alzheimer’s Association said the task force has been delayed by appointment problems and needs to be fully staffed to continue its work. The committee also discussed the task force’s prior incomplete staffing and the need for continuity, and the hearing concluded with no opposition.

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• The largest cause of firearm death in Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• The largest cause of firearm death in Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• </c><00:14:49.040><c> And</c> Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• And Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• </c> that's primarily a greater Minnesota that's primarily a greater Minnesota problem,<00:14:52.120>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on Minnesota gun violence prevention efforts following the June shootings of the Hortmans and Hoffmans and the Annunciation shooting. The senator said those events prompted him and Senator Zaynab Mohamed to form a gun violence prevention working group during the interim to gather public and expert input, explore ideas, and build bipartisan support. He said the group was meant to set the stage for session work, and that several ideas vetted there are now appearing in legislative proposals, along with a package from the governor’s office. Asked what the legislature should prioritize, the senator said there is no single solution and outlined a multi-pronged approach: enforcing and expanding red flag and universal background check laws, considering an assault weapons ban and high-capacity magazine limits, banning ghost guns and binary triggers, improving firearm storage and security, and increasing school counseling and wraparound mental health supports. He emphasized that mental health alone is not the cause of violence, but said better identification of students in distress and easier access to care could help. He also argued that these measures can coexist with the Second Amendment and said regulation is appropriate to keep firearms from people with violent criminal histories, domestic violence histories, or other prohibitions. On politics and prospects, he said passage will depend on bipartisan negotiation in a closely divided legislature, noting that some Democrats and Republicans are uncomfortable with certain proposals while others are open to them. He said he is willing to adjust language, as he did on earlier red flag and background check laws, and hopes members will work with him and Senator Mohamed, especially in swing districts. If no package passes this session, he said the issue will return next session and voters should hold legislators accountable in the next election. He closed by telling families affected by gun violence that lawmakers are working on the issue now and should not wait for another mass shooting, adding that gun violence also includes suicides and other daily deaths, not just mass shootings.