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• Up first, we have Jeff Sharkey with Wendover Housing Partners.
• I reckon as we need affordable housing, but we've got to do it right.
• But if we're Talking about unfavorable housing, they definitely need to be restricted affordable housing
• I'm here today to urge you to vote no on House Bill 1217.
• You're recognized to explain housing for veterans.

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• and House Bill 2417.
• This House Bill 2397, and there is an amendment.
• and House Bill 2417.
• So House Bill 2503 takes that common-sense step forward.
• I move that adopted amendments be incorporated into Substitute House Bill 2503 and the substitute House

Summary: The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026, and advanced six bills. House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program for statewide tourism promotion, was amended to add certain large restaurants and retailers, adjust enforcement and governance provisions, and remove a recommendation tied to an advisory report; the committee adopted Amendment 264 and reported the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-0 vote, with one member excused. Members supporting the bill emphasized tourism’s economic benefits, local flexibility, and the need for stronger statewide marketing funding. House Bill 2481, addressing surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, drew the most discussion. Representative Kloba withdrew the proposed substitute, and the committee voted on the bill as written. Members debated affordability, grocery pricing fairness, and the impact on businesses; Representative Waters said she would work on the issue further but urged a no vote. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused. House Bill 2503, on documentation for data used to train AI systems, was amended to require posting information describing efforts to remove child sexual abuse material from training datasets. Supporters said the bill promotes transparency and accountability in AI, while opponents warned the measure could burden startups and smaller developers. The amended bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused. House Bill 2397, concerning reimbursement timing under the State Fire Services Mobilization Plan, was amended so the 60-day reimbursement clock starts when complete documentation is received; it passed unanimously with one excused. House Bill 2278, on tourism promotion areas, and House Bill 2417, updating victim protections under the Washington Code of Military Justice, were both reported out unanimously with one excused.

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• </c> to Senate File 4765, House File 4429. to Senate File 4765, House File 4429.
• With that, House File 4402 is together. With that, House File 4402 is laid<00:45:18.520><c> over.
• </c> O'Driscoll, House File 4694. O'Driscoll, House File 4694. Senator<00:45:40.280><c> Westlin.
• File 3512 as Senate File 3828, House File 3512 as amended?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• We respectfully refer these committees to the department's testimony on House Bill 306 and House Bill
• </c><00:36:38.320><c> Bill</c><00:36:38.720><c> 510</c> on House Bill 306 and House Bill 510 on House
• </c><00:52:04.400><c> council,</c> to have its own in-house council, to have its own in-house council
• In 1990 it appeared again. approved by both houses uh three years approved by both houses uh three years
• Uh it was held in the house on a ago.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The joint committees heard testimony on several measures. SB 2723, which would designate April 27 as State Sheriff’s Day, was supported by the Department of Law Enforcement and a long-serving sheriff, who described the historical roots of Hawaii’s sheriffs in the Kingdom of Hawaii and said the bill would recognize that legacy. HGA submitted written comments, and there was no opposition or vote taken on the measure during the excerpt. The committees then heard SB 17 on wildfire mitigation. The Public Utilities Commission, DLNR, the State Fire Council, OPSD, the Attorney General’s office, and Kamehameha Schools all testified, mostly in support of the bill’s intent but with suggested amendments. Several witnesses said the bill should better define the working group’s structure, staffing, and funding, and the Attorney General noted constitutional concerns about placing the group outside a principal department and pointed out possible overlap with Acts 302 and 303 from the prior year. Committee members questioned whether SB 17 duplicated earlier wildfire legislation, and witnesses generally said it did not directly conflict but overlapped with existing efforts. On SB 2358, which would require reimbursement for search-and-rescue costs when people leave trails and enter closed areas, the State Fire Council and the Hawaii SAR Alliance testified in opposition or caution, arguing that reimbursement could deter people from calling for help and that Hawaii’s SAR system still has structural and administrative gaps. A committee member asked whether other jurisdictions had used similar measures without discouraging rescues; the Fire Council said Kauai has a similar law but it has not resulted in invoices being sent. No action was taken in the excerpt. The final measure discussed was SB 2475 on Red Hill remediation funding and reimbursement from the Department of Defense. The Board of Water Supply, DLNR, and other testifiers supported the bill, emphasizing the need for long-term research, monitoring, and cleanup, while also noting the unique groundwater conditions and the importance of keeping the funds focused on Red Hill contamination response. Committee members asked about existing federal and state funding, whether the state had received any direct federal money, and what would happen if reimbursement is not obtained. DLNR said it was still working through the reimbursement mechanism and that some federal funding had gone to the Red Hill registry, but not directly to the state for this purpose.

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• We are convening the House Committee on Housing.
• to receive housing credits after the repeal of that act if the housing projects were approved by the
• and each county to include certain information when approving housing projects for housing credits.
• </c><00:23:07.559><c> credits</c> of the affordable housing credits of the affordable housing credits
• projects for housing credits.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Housing met on March 21, 2025, first taking testimony on several resolutions related to housing policy and building codes. HCR 1/HR 1 urged HHFDC to continue working with the City and County of Honolulu to transfer roads in the Villages of Kapolei; the committee noted one supportive testimony from HHFDC. HCR 66/HR 60 sought action by the State Building Code Council to authorize point access block, or single-stair, residential construction up to six stories; testimony included support from Housing Hawaiʻi Future and the Grassroots Institute of Hawaiʻi, and opposition from the AIA Hawaiʻi State Council. HCR 67 asked state and county officials to develop a comprehensive strategy for updated building codes; Grassroots Institute testimony was in support and AIA Hawaiʻi State Council was in opposition. HCR 78 addressed housing credits under Act 31, clarifying that qualifying projects approved before July 1, 2031, would remain eligible after repeal; HHFDC and Na Uho testified in support. HR 147 proposed a legislative working group to oversee DHHL’s use of Act 279 funds; DHHL supported the measure, along with one individual supporter who was not present. No public testimony was offered beyond those submissions, and the committee moved to decision-making after a short recess. In decision-making, the committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass HCR 1/HR 1 as is, with several members excused. HCR 66/HR 60 was also passed as is after discussion emphasizing the potential for lower construction costs, more design flexibility, and better ventilation from single-stair buildings. HCR 67 was passed with amendments, including removing the housing committee chairs from the recipient list and adding language calling for reinstating and adequately funding the State Building Code Council so it can carry out its mandate. HCR 78 was passed as is, and HR 147 was passed as is after brief supportive comments about DHHL accountability. The meeting then adjourned.

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• development, she received the Arizona Department of Housing 2023 Housing Hero Award, recognizing her
• unyielding advocacy for housing solutions.
• Secretary, record the action and notify the House.
• Consider weapons permit fees; Judiciary and Elections.
• at 2:00 p.m., or upon recess or adjournment of the Senate and House floor, in House Hearing Room 1.

Summary: The Arizona Senate convened for opening day of the second regular session of the 57th Legislature with ceremonial prayers, the presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem. Senate President Warren Petersen gave a farewell-style address highlighting his efforts to shift power toward members and committee chairs, preserve conservative policies, and deliver annual tax cuts, including a projected $1 billion cut this year. The chamber then recessed for an opening-day speech by Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller, who spoke about Arizona’s labor-force needs, workforce training, and GCU’s role in expanding access to education and middle-class jobs, including apprenticeships and technical programs tied to local employers. After returning to order, the Senate adopted its organizational rules for the session, including suspending rules so bills and resolutions could be read by number and short title only on first and second reading and by number and title only on third and final reading. Members also approved a motion to notify the House and Governor that the Senate was organized and ready for business, and the House later reported that it was likewise organized. The chamber then adopted a proposed amendment to Senate Rule 7A and the rules of the 57th Legislature, and the President announced committee assignments for standing and statutory committees, including Appropriations, Education, Finance, Government, Military Affairs and Border Security, Natural Resources, Rules, Legislative Council, Legislative Audit, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The remainder of the session focused on points of personal privilege, with senators introducing family members, constituents, local officials, school leaders, law enforcement officers, tribal leaders, and advocacy guests. Several members used the occasion to emphasize issues they expect to work on this session, including education, public safety, housing, water, early childhood services, veterans, border security, and workforce development. The Senate also received a motion to request House consent for an adjournment schedule, and the body adjourned until Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. after announcing upcoming committee meetings and the first batch of bill introductions and references.

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• So, House Bill 488, it's a refiling of 2024 House Bill 1124 that was recommended by the municipal and
• </c><01:02:02.079><c> bill</c> the bill was refiled as um house bill the bill was refiled as um house
• </c> 2025 house bill 488. 2025 house bill 488.
• </c> moderator language is in house bill 488. moderator language is in house bill 488.
• House Bill 488. But House Bill 488.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• >> Um, formerly it was housed at the executive director's house.
• </c> housed at that person's house. housed at that person's house.
• </c> promoter fees or those kind or permit promoter fees or those kind or permit fees<01:01:22.559><c
• And so, the more events permitting fees.
• And in-house in the um customer service.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 409, 22 January, 2026; 1:30 P.M., 925, all

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• This is the single mom in Palmdale who drives 60 miles because housing near work is just unaffordable
• would simply pump out the contaminated groundwater, treat it on site, and then discharge it via a permit
• Contaminated groundwater, treat it on site, and then discharge it via a permit to a local sewer system
• You know, Thanksgiving a couple of years ago, they had spent catalyst all over their houses and cars
• Regional air districts also play a role with permitting and changes of operations.

Summary: The Senate Environmental Quality Committee held an informational hearing on the environmental impacts and policy considerations surrounding refinery closures. Chair Blakespear framed the hearing as part of California’s broader transition away from fossil fuels, emphasizing the need for proactive planning so communities, workers, and local governments are not caught off guard. Vice Chair Gunda argued that the state has long signaled a future away from oil, while also warning that closures can create supply instability, higher prices, and infrastructure stress if not managed carefully. Senators also raised concerns about consumer costs, supply reliability, the role of imports, and whether California’s climate policies are contributing to refinery disinvestment. The first panel included the California Energy Commission, CARB, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Gunda described California as being in a “mid-transition,” with gasoline demand gradually declining, zero-emission vehicle adoption rising, and refinery capacity shrinking through both conversions to renewable fuels and outright closures. He said the state needs a coordinated strategy that balances near-term supply stability with long-term decarbonization, and noted that refinery closures can shift liabilities onto pipelines, terminals, and potentially the state. CARB’s Matthew Boutill said the agency’s focus is reducing air pollution and greenhouse gases, and that state policies are already driving billions in annual investment in alternative fuels, EV infrastructure, and refinery conversions. Water Board representative Annalisa Kihara explained the cleanup authorities used at refinery sites, including investigation, remediation, and enforcement tools, and said decommissioning often reveals previously inaccessible contamination and may require new monitoring wells and additional site assessment. Committee members pressed the panel on whether the state has enough information to plan for land reuse and cleanup costs, whether current tools are adequate, and whether more legislative direction is needed. Gunda said there are still gaps in information and transparency, especially around liability and long-term community planning. Kihara said the Water Boards can require more data, cleanup, and timelines, but that refinery remediation is highly site-specific and can take tens to hundreds of millions of dollars. Senators Menjivar, Stern, and Hurtado questioned demand trends, the pace of refinery closures versus demand decline, the role of imports and the Jones Act, and whether California should consider options such as state ownership or broader ecosystem planning. The panel generally agreed that closures are likely to continue and that the state should plan proactively rather than reactively. A second panel presented recent research on refinery closures. Emily Grubert said closure costs and remediation obligations are often underestimated and that California should better define end-of-life obligations and financial assurance requirements. Tham Herschbach outlined five drivers of refinery closures: declining California crude production, falling in-state gasoline demand, the shift toward renewable diesel and other alternative fuels, global refinery consolidation, and the growing availability of imported gasoline. Anne Alexander focused on community impacts, using the Phillips 66 Los Angeles refinery closure as a case study, and said refinery sites are often heavily contaminated, cleanup can take a decade or more, and communities are often left without clear information because refineries have little end-of-life planning or financial assurance requirements. No votes or formal actions were taken at the informational hearing.

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• Madam Chair and members, House Bill...
• House Bill 2308.
• We are holding the following bills this morning: House Bill 2400, House Bill 2697, and House Bill 2955
• House Bill 2408.
• or your house.

Bills: HB2072, HB2251, HB2279, HB2308, HB2323, HB2342, HB2400, HB2408, HB2456, HB2660, HB2697, HB2868, HB2873, HB2877, HB2910, HB2946, HB2955, HB2991, HB4001, HB4010

Keywords: Cesar Chavez, public holiday, state law, holiday repeal, Arizona Revised Statutes, midwifery, medication administration, healthcare, patient safety, advisory committee, licensed midwives, river trips, liability, outfitter, Grand Canyon, negligence, risk management, contractual waiver, dental practice, business registration

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• I'd ask you to support House File 3698.
• House File 3698 is Minnesota's version House File 3698 is Minnesota's version of<00:12:58.639><c> this
• </c> Media Alliance in opposition to House Media Alliance in opposition to House File<00:16:11.360><c
• </c> policy bill before us, House File 3730. policy bill before us, House File 3730.
• </c> frequency of each drill type and permits frequency of each drill type and permits districts<01:20

Bills: HF3698, HF3067, HF3730

Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction

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• House calendar.
• Welcome to the Florida House. Welcome to the Florida House.
• Thank you for all you do, and welcome to the Florida House. Welcome to the Florida House.
• of all parimutual permit holders in the... ...on the last two permit holders of all parimutual permit
• The House is adjourned.

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• Moving on to House Bill 1936. Moving on to House Bill 1936.
• House Bill 1930. I say Supreme bill? House Bill 1930.
• House Bill 1903 and House Bill 1905. These are both at LBR.
• Chairman, I request that House Bill 1920 and House Bill 1922, as well as House Bill 1925, be taken up
• House Bill 1920, the House language.

Keywords: Appropriations - Room 216, 12 March, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all

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• We'll start by bringing up Representative Rizzo to present House Bill 875.
• We'll start by bringing up Representative Rizzo to present House Bill 875.
• It is set up to house these institutes. It has a number of think tanks in it.
• housing, or housing choice vouchers.
• Thank you for the opportunity to present PCS for House Bill 681.

Summary: The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee met with a quorum and took up four bills. The first, HB 875 on educator preparation, would align teacher-prep programs under a uniform core curriculum, create a competency-based coaching program (CERT), standardize mentor and clinical educator requirements, allow certain certification waivers, and establish a Florida Institute of Teaching Excellence at Miami-Dade College subject to appropriation. Debate focused heavily on language in the bill related to systemic racism, identity politics, privilege, and historical distortion, with supporters saying the bill is about pedagogy and opponents warning it could limit discussion of important historical and social topics. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment and then reported the bill favorably, 12-4. The committee then considered PCS for HB 541 on minimum wage requirements, which would allow employees to knowingly and voluntarily waive the state minimum wage for up to 12 months in certain structured work-based training settings. Supporters argued it would expand access to training and career pathways for inexperienced workers and help address labor shortages, while opponents said it could depress wages, invite coercion, and conflict with the state constitution’s minimum wage provisions. Public testimony included opposition from workers and labor groups and support from NFIB. The bill was reported favorably, 12-4. Next, PCS for HB 681 on apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program funding was presented as a transparency and accountability measure to improve funding reporting and address bargaining issues between education agencies and program providers. Support came from industry groups and the ranking member, and the bill was reported favorably without opposition, 16-0. Finally, PCS for HB 1105 on education and Bright Futures would broaden Gold Seal Vocational eligibility, align CTE diploma requirements with Bright Futures, add AP Capstone as an automatic qualifier, and remove barriers for certain military and public service families. The committee supported the bill, which was reported favorably, 15-0. The meeting ended after a correction to the record on one public comment card and adjournment.

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• Motion carries. um that house file 1662 be recommended um that house file 1662 be recommended to<00:11
• </c><00:45:56.680><c> fire</c> members um house fire members um house fire 1627<00:45:58.800><c> makes
• I just want to talk a little about PFAS in the auto industry. house file 1627 would make the house file
• </c> uh with the bill it's earlier in house uh with the bill it's earlier in house file<01:37:44.239>
• </c><01:51:47.440><c> file</c> speak to uh house file speak to uh house file 1627<01:51:49.560><c> uh

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senator Thompson, you're recognized to present House Bill 3986. House Bill 3986. Thank you, Mr.
• Senator McIntosh, you're recognized to present House Bill 3548.
• Senator Murdoch, you're recognized to present House Bill 4346.
• Senator Hall, you're recognized to present House Bill 3075.
• The vote will now occur on House Bill 3075. The vote will now occur on House Bill 3075.

Bills: HB1590, HB3075, HB3548, HB3661, HB3986, HB4273, HB4346

Keywords: education funding, linked deposits, education infrastructure, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, Oklahoma Education Infrastructure Program, rounding, cash payments, public finance, Oklahoma Common Cents Act, political subdivision, youth entrepreneurship, tax exemption, small business, income tax, Oklahoma Youth Entrepreneurs Promotion and Development Act, HB3661, Oklahoma sales tax, sales tax exemption, revenue and taxation

Summary: The Revenue and Taxation Committee met and first laid over House Bill 15.9 to the next meeting. The committee then unanimously advanced an executive nomination, James Burleson to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, after brief testimony from Sen. Pugh and Burleson’s comments about his private-sector, nonprofit, and community experience and desire to serve the state. Members then considered several tax-related bills. House Bill 3986, expanding eligibility for the 24-month gross production tax exemption for wells completed using recycled water, passed 10-1 after questions about whether the change was retroactive. House Bill 3548, which would exempt small child-run businesses from certain taxes and permits up to a $1,000 gross-revenue threshold, passed 11-0 after questions focused on enforcement and adult involvement. House Bill 3661, removing the sunset on the forestry equipment sales tax exemption, passed 8-3 despite concerns about the lack of hard data supporting the incentive’s continuation. The committee also passed House Bill 4346, creating reciprocity for agricultural sales tax exemptions for neighboring states, after discussion about verification methods, fraud prevention, and whether the Oklahoma Tax Commission could track out-of-state buyers; the bill passed 8-3. House Bill 3075, the “Oklahoma Common Sense Act” dealing with a post-penny environment and giving agencies and political subdivisions more time to update point-of-sale systems, was amended to set an effective date of November 1, 2026, and then passed 11-0. Finally, House Bill 4273, clarifying that certain R1 university aerospace research employees qualify for an aerospace tax credit, passed 6-5 after debate over whether the credit could create a broader domino effect for other professors and fields. The chair announced the committee would likely meet again the following Monday for its last meeting of the year, and then adjourned.

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• I do know that she has to head on over to the House for Natural Resources over there, so let's try to
• to sewer systems, so getting those septic tanks out, getting cesspools out, and making sure that houses
• to sewer systems, so getting those septic tanks out, getting cesspools out, and making sure that houses
• How will these get permitted? How will they be environmentally sound?
• Construction of a new desalination plant will take 10 to 15 years by the time it's actually permitted

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• We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
• Like, I live in my house... I live in Modoc County and Alturas. It's very, very rural.
• Like, I live in my house. I have 100 miles to get to a Walmart. So it's three hours to a Costco.
• That technical assistance is for a small grocer to figure out permitting, planning, who to contract with

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Agriculture heard three bills. SB 18 by Senator Rubio would create a Food Desert Elimination Grant Program at CDFA to help open or improve grocery stores in food desert communities. Supporters said it would improve access to healthy food, create jobs, and help underserved neighborhoods; opponents argued it could favor large chains, lacked community input and accountability, and should better prioritize tribal, BIPOC-owned, and community-led retail. Committee members raised concerns about population thresholds, community engagement, and long-term commitments, and the author said the bill could be strengthened with guardrails. SB 18 passed 7-0 and was sent to Appropriations. SB 312 by Senator Umberg would require out-of-state shippers of dogs to electronically submit health certificates to CDFA and make them available to buyers and enforcement agencies, aiming to improve consumer protection and traceability in the puppy import pipeline. Supporters from animal welfare and humane organizations said the bill would help stop sick or misrepresented puppies from entering California and give investigators a central record. Members asked about privacy and enforcement, and the author indicated amendments could address consumer privacy concerns. The bill passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations. SB 493 by Senator Becker would change how compensation is set for secretary managers of district agricultural associations and fairgrounds, shifting salary-setting authority to CDFA and requiring periodic salary surveys. Supporters said fairgrounds are critical emergency-response and community facilities and that the bill would help recruit and retain qualified leaders with fairer pay. Some members expressed concern about local control and appointment delays, but clarified the bill only addressed salary, not appointments. SB 493 also passed unanimously and was sent to Appropriations.

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• In order to be able to hear as much from the public within the limits of our time, we will not permit
• Paul Schaefer with the California Council for Affordable Housing in respectful opposition.
• Catherine Charles on behalf of the Housing Action Coalition, in opposition. Thank you.
• Catherine Charles on behalf of the Housing Action Coalition, in opposition. Thank you.
• Especially when they're, like, other houses, like, you know? Yes.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• </c> workers at legal risk or lose permits workers at legal risk or lose permits delaying<00:10:41.360
• </c> and I'm here today in support of house and I'm here today in support of house file<00:15:25.000>
• Those permitting authorities have the ability to require safe practices or pull the permit.
• Those permitting authorities have the ability to require safe practices or pull the permit.
• </c> industrial parks um and spring housing industrial parks um and spring housing is<01:41:40.239><c

Bills: HF47, HF335

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF335, Greater Minnesota, economic development, public infrastructure, grant program, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, business development, infrastructure grants, local government aid, general fund appropriation, rural development, site development, utilities, roads