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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Opening Day of the Ninety-fourth Session of the Minnesota Legislature 1/14/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- To announce the honorable Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State.
- the Minnesota House of Representatives to order.
- members elect welcome to the Minnesota members elect welcome to the Minnesota House<00:01:28.000
- Minnesota he also happens to be the Minnesota he also happens to be the son-in-law<00:05:24.080>
of - constitution of the state of Minnesota constitution of the state of Minnesota and<00:23:46.400><
Summary:
The Minnesota House convened for the opening of the legislative session, with Secretary of State Steve Simon calling the body to order, welcoming returning and newly elected members, and appointing Representative-elect Peggy Scott as clerk pro tem. Pastor Ben M. of Watermark Church in Stillwater, identified as the son-in-law of Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth, delivered the opening prayer, asking for blessing, unity, wisdom, mercy, and truth for members and their families. The members then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The clerk pro tem conducted a roll call by district and recorded members present. After noting that 133 certificates of election were on file, Chief Judge Jennifer L. Frisch administered the oath of office to the members-elect, who swore to support the U.S. and Minnesota constitutions and faithfully discharge their duties. The House then congratulated the members.
A subsequent quorum check found only 67 members present, which was not enough to meet the constitutional quorum requirement. The Secretary of State ruled that the House could not conduct further business because no quorum was present. After that ruling, a motion was made to appeal the no-quorum determination.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Bill to create day honoring MN regiment at Battle of Gettysburg considered in committee 3/18/25
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- Paul and served in the First Minnesota and the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry saved the Union at
- and to have a replica of the flag of the First Minnesota regiment flowing over the state capitol on
- July 2nd of every year on the north flag pole of the Minnesota State Capitol.
- first replica of the flag of the first replica of the flag of the first Minnesota<00:03:29.080>
- on the North flag pole of the Minnesota on the North flag pole of the Minnesota state<00:03:35.519
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 05/07/26
State and Local Government
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- It is Minnesota State Retirement System.
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State had an account with the Minnesota State had an account with the Minnesota - Minnesota State is I-wrap. It was lost.
- bill asks Minnesota to do the same. bill asks Minnesota to do the same.
- the president of Minnesota Pipe Trades. the president of Minnesota Pipe Trades.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 5/5/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- was red flags and one of the red flags was red flags and one of the red flags was<00:43:40.160><
- And we're starting here in Minnesota. We are starting to clean up the mess in Minnesota.
- And when the FBI Minnesota.
- Minnesota. But it doesn't end there. Minnesota. But it doesn't end there.
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Reproductive Freedom Caucus Present 2025 Priorities - 02/17/25
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- Freedom here that we enjoy in Minnesota Freedom here that we enjoy in Minnesota consistent<00:02
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with inclusive free Minnesota with inclusive free Minnesota with longstanding - counterparts right here in Minnesota counterparts right here in Minnesota Must<00:09:49.519>
- so now two Greater Minnesota members so now two Greater Minnesota members so please<00:14:34.199>
- So it... really clear the state of Minnesota really clear the state of Minnesota cannot<00:21:08.200>
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/1/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- them to accomplish the people's business in a manner that honors you and benefits the people of Minnesota
- The chaplain for today is Pastor Dan Ericson from Chisum Baptist Church in Chisum, Minnesota.
- Please remain standing and recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
- Chisum, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance. Chisum, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
- Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
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- Fellowship in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Please remain standing and recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
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Valley Laura Thompson from Minnesota Valley Laura Thompson from Minnesota Valley - Paul, Minnesota, April 1st, 2025.
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which governor of the state of Minnesota which governor of the state of Minnesota
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- The chaplain for today is Pastor Carl Larson from Faith Lutheran Church in Staples, Minnesota.
- Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United<00:01:56.920><
- In 2025, there were 128 homicides in Minnesota. Twelve of those were Indigenous.
- Minnesota.
- In Minnesota, we are very fortunate.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. It then moved through routine business including second reading of Senate File 4612, first reading of House Files 5112 through 5118, and a Senate message stating the Senate would not concur in House amendments to Senate File 4760, a public safety bill, and requested a conference committee.
Representative Novotny moved that the House accede to the Senate’s request, and the motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed Representatives Novotny, Witty, Moller, and Feist to the conference committee on Senate File 4760. The House also approved non-controversial motions on the desk.
During member announcements, Representative Buck marked National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day, citing state data on missing Indigenous persons and homicides and noting Minnesota’s Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and related license plate funding. Members were encouraged to wear red in recognition of the day. Representative Long announced Democratic caucus plans after session, and Representative Niska announced the Rules Committee would meet after adjournment and moved to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026; both adjournment motions prevailed.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> I pledge allegiance to the flag >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of<00:00:51.560
- Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.
- Minnesota, Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. Minnesota, Tuesday, May 5th, 2026.
- Dave Tilstra for his extraordinary service to Minnesota.
- extraordinary service to Minnesota. extraordinary service to Minnesota.
Summary:
The House convened, opened with silent reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance, and the clerk called the roll to establish a quorum. The journal from the previous day was approved without objection, standing committee reports were adopted, and several House Files were given second reading. The House also received first reading on House Files 5119 through 5121.
The Rules and Legislative Administration Committee reported a calendar designation for Thursday, May 7, 2026, placing House Files 3131, 3295, 3298, 3682, 4102, 4591, Senate File 856, and 4612 on the calendar and requiring pre-filing of amendments for those bills. No substantive debate on those measures occurred in this segment.
Representative Perryman then rose on a point of privilege to recognize Dr. David Tilstra, recently named the 2025 recipient of the Kopick Minnesota Medical Association Humanitarian Award, highlighting his work in community health, active transportation, and access to healthy food, as well as a $10,000 donation he directed to genetic testing for families in need. After announcements that both parties would caucus, Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, and the House recessed on a voice vote.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/5/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From and the common good of Minnesota.
- May our great state of Minnesota.
- Allegiance to the flag of the United Allegiance to the flag of the United States<00:03:38.319>
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I state of Minnesota and Taiwan. I state of Minnesota and Taiwan. - Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan as as as Taiwan<00:13
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Evening Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- people moving out of state of Minnesota? people moving out of state of Minnesota?
- of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
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Summary:
The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote.
The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722.
Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.
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- it as a whole, which is under Minnesota Statute Chapter 116L.
- it as a whole, which is under Minnesota Statute Chapter 116L.
- it as a whole, which is under Minnesota Statute Chapter 116L.
- it as a whole, which is under Minnesota Statute Chapter 116L.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 3/23/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
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or didn't catch all of the red flags or didn't catch all of the red flags or - <00:59:10.240>
and federal requirement for Minnesota and federal requirement for Minnesota - Thank you, Madam Speaker. of red flags and questions and who is of red flags and questions and who is
- expressing the sense of the Minnesota expressing the sense of the Minnesota House<01:25:50.320><
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Apr 21st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- State of Minnesota Proclamation.
- What we can come together and build in the state of Minnesota.
- That's my favorite flag.
- The flag was not the one that the Flag Commission ended up But I saw her after the fact and at an event
- that flag flying, and it looked great to me."
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Press Conference: Update on Special Session Negotiations - 09/30/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The idea that um Democrats Minnesota.
- That’s never been the way we govern in Minnesota. It’s not the right way to govern in Minnesota.
- And in the Minnesota counting my votes.
- Um we lost that happened in Minnesota.
- doesn't happen that often in Minnesota. doesn't happen that often in Minnesota. uh<00:24:01.760>
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
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be Medicaid program, Minnesota would be Medicaid program, Minnesota would be - Minnesota doesn't have a fraud problem. Minnesota doesn't have a fraud problem.
- not flagging a certain community. not flagging a certain community.
- of Minnesota.
- something didn't need to be flagged because that's the way this is administered in the state of Minnesota
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Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 12/17/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, we are hearing from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Human Services
- fraud in Minnesota. fraud in Minnesota.
- Um, that's a big red flag.
- after red flags.
- This should be a red flag. I members. This should be a red flag.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 5/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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daughter Minnesota include her own daughter Minnesota include her own daughter - We will win Republicans in Minnesota.
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Summary:
Minnesota House members and gun-violence prevention advocates described an ongoing floor sit-in aimed at pressuring Speaker Lisa Daudt to bring a Senate-passed gun violence prevention package to a vote before the end of session. Speakers, including Reps. Kristi Pursell, Zaina Mohamed, Julie Green, Samantha Sencer-Mura, and Emma Greenman, said the sit-in had lasted about 36 hours and framed the effort as a response to recent shootings, especially the Annunciation tragedy, and to demands from families, survivors, students, doctors, clergy, and other Minnesotans for action.
The proposed package was described as the most comprehensive gun-violence reduction legislation Minnesota has considered, including an assault weapons ban, high-capacity magazine limits, restrictions on binary triggers and unserialized 3D-printed ghost guns, safe-storage requirements, school safety measures, and mental health supports for children in crisis. Speakers argued that red flag laws and background checks passed in 2023 were already saving lives, and that the new package would extend those protections. They criticized House leadership for not bringing the bill forward and said refusing a vote denied legislators and voters a chance to take a public position.
Sen. Ron Latz, chair of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said the Senate passed the package 34-33 and sent it to the House, and he urged the House to act. He also said the red flag law had been used more than 400 times and noted that Speaker Daudt herself had benefited from a red flag order, arguing she should extend similar protections to others. Maggie from Protect Minnesota echoed the call to listen to the public and said the state was watching to see whether lawmakers cared enough to act. No vote was taken during the exchange; speakers said they would continue the floor action and urged Minnesotans to call the House and demand a vote.