Transcript Highlights:

• We also urge the preservation of higher reimbursement for three-year-olds.
• more General Fund spending, could help mitigate the need for additional budget solutions and help preserve
• These proposals reflect difficult choices related to ensuring financial and fiscal stability and preserving
• also concerned about redirecting medical loss remittance funds to the General Fund. ...instead of preserving
• recognize this difficult budget environment and are committed to partnering in a constructive way to preserve

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• of the facility shall outweigh any adverse impact based on human health, aesthetics, historic preservation
• of the facility shall outweigh any adverse impact based on human health, aesthetics, historic preservation
• of the facility shall outweigh any adverse impact based on human health, aesthetics, historic preservation
• of the facility shall outweigh any adverse impact based on human health, aesthetics, historic preservation
• of the facility shall outweigh any adverse impact based on human health, aesthetics, historic preservation

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Article 8 are changes to the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality
• the Minnesota African<00:41:11.760><c> American</c><00:41:12.200><c> Family</c><00:41:12.520><c> Preservation
• </c><00:41:13.200><c> and</c> African American Family Preservation and African American Family Preservation
• The Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act.
• Our shared goal is to ensure that these limited funds are used to preserve and protect patient access

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, I rise in support of this amendment to rename the African American Heritage Preservation uh, program
• This program preserves the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans across Maryland.
• clears throat] >> our community has strengthened our communities and elevated the importance of preserving
• This program preserves the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans across Maryland.
• clears throat] >> our community has strengthened our communities and elevated the importance of preserving

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• With the funding mechanism adopted in 2025, this creates long-term market stability while preserving
• With the funding mechanism adopted in 2025, this creates long-term market stability while preserving
• While broader questions around program funding may continue to be discussed this session, preserving
• </c><00:19:09.800><c> the</c><00:19:09.880><c> state's</c> this session, preserving the state's this
• session, preserving the state's ability<00:19:10.679><c> to</c><00:19:10.880><c> access</c><00:19:11.280

Bills: HF4502 , HF3388 , HF4106 , HF400 , HF4138 , HF4118 , HF4203

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance

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• Across the lifespan, the lesson is consistent: planned transitions preserve dignity.
• The Governor's budget has continued to support us in preserving Social Security payments for children
• Can you speak to how we preserve and what services are going to be lost in that, or...
• Can you speak to how we preserve and what services are going to be lost in that, or how that's going
• caseload for earnings, support them for those four months as they transition to employment, and preserve

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Keywords: 1212, all

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• The NICA families do prefer the House version, and this amendment preserves all the material components
• interpretation could invalidate and dismantle lawful programs unnecessarily, and this amendment preserves
• And so it preserves accountability for true corruption while protecting public servants who are acting
• that are major economic drivers, while also, of course, uplifting a diverse community, this just preserves
• But this just preserves that if they are economic drivers, the bill does not impact them.

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. Members approved the journal and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber also recognized Sheriff Mike Chitwood as law enforcement officer of the day and later held several introductions and farewell remarks, including lengthy closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service and legislative priorities. The House then took up and passed a series of Senate bills, often after adopting House strike-all or conforming amendments. CS/SB 590 on mandatory child abuse reporting was clarified to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism was amended to incorporate House language, including blue-envelope provisions, and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was amended to preserve House provisions and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund was amended to expand eligible health science programs and allow certain non-health-care contributions, then passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care passed 111-0. Later bills also advanced with broad support: CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences passed 168-0 after debate over medication-assisted treatment; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed 112-0 after amendments allowing limited coach support for student-athletes with parental consent; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts passed 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services passed 111-0 after an amendment on exclusive arrangements. The chamber then began debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, which would restrict counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and contracting practices. Members questioned its scope and exceptions, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended.

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• This helps preserve inheritance rights, increase tax revenues, and prevent unnecessary financial losses
• However, the percentage option is useful because it effectively adjusts for inflation, thereby preserving
• And we have many groups who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various shoal islands
• And we have many groups who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various, many groups
• who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various shoal islands that are part of the Indian

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions before taking up a special order calendar of bills. Early measures included a claims bill for relief to L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which passed 34-0 after substitution from the House version, and a claims bill for the estate of Mark Legata, which passed 35-0 after the amount was reduced in the substitute. The chamber then approved CS for CS for SB 42 on child protective investigations and specific medical diagnoses, requiring investigators to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse; the sponsor described it as a fix for cases where medical evidence is overlooked, and it passed 34-0. A bill on autism education for teachers was also substituted with the House version, amended to replace the Senate language, and passed 35-0 after supportive remarks from members. The Senate next passed a land-use bill, SB 218, adjusting hurricane-related development restrictions so they continue in storm-damaged counties but expire in unaffected counties in 2026, with debate focused on local control and recovery needs; it passed 36-0. The chamber then approved several other measures with little or no opposition: a probate bill modernizing curators of estates (36-0), a Blue Ribbon Projects bill creating a framework for large planned developments with conservation set-asides, which drew extensive debate over local control, growth management, and the bill’s breadth before being temporarily postponed, a state lotteries update (36-0), a diploma requirements bill allowing Special Olympics participation to substitute for PE and clarifying marching band credit (36-0), and a naturopathic medicine licensure/regulation bill that reestablishes a licensing framework and board, which passed 33-3. The Justice Administrative Commission bill was amended to broaden membership to include a judge or senior judge and passed 37-0. The Senate also passed a public records exemption for certain local administrators and their families (31-5), a clinical laboratory personnel bill easing staffing requirements by aligning more closely with federal CLIA standards (37-0), a dry needling bill clarifying occupational therapists may perform the practice (37-0), a financial disclosures bill revising gift/honoraria reporting and restoring a percentage-based reporting option via amendment (36-0), and a child welfare bill expanding when parental drug abuse can be treated as harm or neglect and allowing earlier court intervention and services (37-0). Later, the chamber took up a bill on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and terrorist organizations. The sponsor said it would prevent enforcement of foreign or religious law over the Constitution, create a due-process process for domestic terrorist designations, and bar public funds from supporting terrorism. Senators raised questions about the lack of a time limit on conduct used for designation and whether conviction is required; an amendment was then offered to remove specific references to Sharia law and the bill’s findings, with the sponsor of the amendment arguing the language stigmatized Muslim constituents and singled out Islam. The transcript cuts off during that amendment debate, so no final action on the bill is shown in the provided text.

Transcript Highlights:

• This helps preserve inheritance rights, increase tax revenues, and prevent unnecessary financial losses
• However, the percentage option is useful because it effectively adjusts for inflation, thereby preserving
• And we have many groups who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various shoal islands
• And we have many groups who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various, many groups
• who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various shoal islands that are part of the Indian

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a brief introduction of the doctor of the day before moving to the special order calendar. The chamber first took up several claims bills, including SB 6/HB 6507 for relief of L.E. through the Department of Children and Families, which was described as compensation for severe injuries after DCF returned the child to unsafe parents; the House bill was substituted and passed 34-0. SB 26 for the estate of Mark Legata, involving catastrophic injuries tied to FDOT negligence, was also substituted with the House version and passed 35-0. SB 42/HB 47 on specific medical diagnoses and child protective investigations passed 34-0 after supporters said it would require child protection teams to consider certain medical conditions that can mimic abuse. Later, SB 1002 on child welfare passed 37-0 after sponsors said it clarifies that parental drug abuse can constitute harm or neglect and allow earlier court intervention and services, while not changing parental rights law. The Senate then considered education and health-related measures. SB 206/HB 851 on students with autism spectrum disorder was amended to the House bill and passed 35-0; the sponsor said it expands teacher preparation, requires autism-related training, creates a loan forgiveness program, and adds salary supplements for teachers with autism endorsements. SB 556/HB 453 on high school diploma requirements passed 36-0 and would allow students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to satisfy PE requirements, while also fixing a marching band credit issue. SB 688 on naturopathic medicine passed 33-3, reestablishing licensure and regulation of naturopathic doctors. SB 878/HB 1347 on clinical laboratory personnel passed 37-0 to address staffing shortages by aligning Florida more closely with federal CLIA standards. SB 914/HB 867 on dry needling by occupational therapists passed 37-0, clarifying authority for that treatment. SB 530 on state lotteries passed 36-0 with updates to operations, security, and retailer rules. SB 964/HB 6011 on financial disclosures and gifts/honoraria passed 36-0 after an amendment restored a percentage-based reporting option. The chamber also approved several government-administration and public-records measures. SB 326/HB 131 on curators of estates passed 36-0, updating probate rules for temporary court-appointed curators. SB 758/HB 625 on the Justice Administrative Commission passed 37-0 after an amendment broadened the judicial member to a judge or senior judge rather than only a circuit judge. SB 830 on public records passed 31-5, creating exemptions for the personal information of county and city managers and certain family members. The Senate also passed SB 21/HB 218 on land use regulations, which preserves hurricane-recovery restrictions in affected counties while lifting them later for unaffected counties, and the sponsor thanked colleagues for helping address unintended consequences from prior law. SB 354 on Blue Ribbon Projects was debated extensively over concerns about local control, conservation protections, and vague standards; after a late amendment excluding data centers from commercial areas, the bill was temporarily postponed rather than passed. Finally, SB 1632/HB 1471 on ideologies inconsistent with American principles and domestic terrorist designations drew significant debate over references to Sharia law, religious freedom, notice, and due process; one amendment striking Sharia references failed, and a second amendment with broader revisions was under discussion when the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• However, the percentage option is useful because it effectively adjusts for inflation, thereby preserving
• And we have many groups who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various Many groups who
• are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various shoal islands that are part of the Indian
• And we have many groups who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various, many groups
• who are very interested in preserving the mangroves and various shoal islands that are part of the Indian

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Again, they are supported by state funds, and they collect, preserve, and make accessible and publish
• Again, they are supported by state funds, and they collect, preserve, and make accessible and publish
• Anyway, if you're not familiar with the State Historical Society of Missouri, we collect, preserve, and
• Anyway, if you're not familiar with the State Historical Society of Missouri, we collect, preserve, and
• share, and educate the people of Missouri about Missouri. collect, preserve, and share and educate the

Summary: The committee first heard the Office of State Treasurer’s FY27 budget presentation from Treasurer Vivek Malik. He highlighted record investment earnings, growth in MOBUCK$ linked deposits, record unclaimed property returns, expansion of the MOST 529 plan, and changes to the MoABLE disability savings program. Members then focused heavily on two budget requests: $750,000 for the Show Me My Retirement Savings program and additional spending authority for the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (MOST Scholars) program, along with a staffing request for compliance and communications positions. Much of the discussion centered on MOST Scholars’ rapid growth, how applications are prioritized, whether income is reverified, how funds flow through educational assistance organizations, and concerns about marketing, geographic distribution, and the use of public dollars for private schools. The treasurer also answered questions about the 529 plan, the pending lawsuit over the ESA general-revenue transfer, and whether funds should be swept back to general revenue when unused. Several members raised policy objections to MOST Scholars, including concerns about discrimination by participating private schools, the lack of annual income requalification, and whether the program shifts money away from public education. Other members defended the program as a parent-driven choice option and asked about expanding access, improving outreach, and ensuring the program is fully funded. The treasurer said the office was following the statute as written, that the program’s demand could exceed available resources, and that the office would continue to seek more funding and better outreach. The committee then concluded the treasurer’s budget hearing. The committee next began the FY27 budget hearing for the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. Commissioner Bennett Boggs introduced the department’s leadership team and gave a brief overview of the department’s role in aligning postsecondary education with workforce needs through its coordinating board and strategic planning. The hearing had just started when the transcript ended, and no votes or final actions were taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• And it also um preserves the fleet registration part that we put back.
• And it also um preserves the fleet registration part that we put back.
• And it also um preserves the have here.
• And it also um preserves the fleet<01:04:22.799><c> registration</c><01:04:23.520><c> part</c><01:04:
• At its core, our coverage preserves memories for students, families, coaches, and their community.

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve
• we need to look at this and we need to ensure that regardless if you're for or against, we must preserve

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf. Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• So this facility, we're going to preserve it.
• So a lot of history, and we want to preserve this facility for the next hundred years for our community
• You mentioned the preservation of the building here.
• The problem with Preservation for our members is costly because of the planning and design.
• Preserving this is very much a sole source to bring in someone to preserve it.

Committee: House House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• Finally, we preserve the authority for local governments... ...and mortar redevelopment efforts.
• Finally, we preserve the authority for local governments to create new CRAs.
• Pepper Urchino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, followed by Barbara Breerwood.
• Pepper Urchino, Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association followed by Barbara Breerwood.
• It ensures the mRNA vaccine definitions are not repealed, preserves an individual's choice in health

Summary: The committee first took up CS/SB 1606 on patient access to records. The sponsor explained that the bill, as amended, would align Florida law more closely with HIPAA by defining “designated record set,” requiring providers to furnish requested records within set timeframes, allowing a limited extension with notice, and requiring records to be produced in the requested form if readily producible. Several members asked about patient portals, legal representatives, and whether the bill affected meaningful-use rules or post-mortem access. Multiple witnesses opposed the bill, arguing it could create cybersecurity risks, conflict with existing privacy rules, and burden providers; supporters said it would improve patient access and consistency. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered CS/SB 712 on construction regulations. The bill would direct DEP to establish rules for synthetic turf and limit local governments from banning it if state rules are followed, while also addressing change orders, public works bidding, elevator rails, alarm contractor work, building code updates, spaceport exemptions, permit document limits, and single-trade inspections. Amendments removed the pool and spa contractor provisions and the tall mass timber language. Testimony on the bill centered heavily on the pool industry, with contractors and the Florida Swimming Pool Association opposing expansion of scope to general and building contractors, while some speakers supported other parts of the bill. After adopting the amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 1288 on parental rights. The bill would allow minors to be tested for STDs without parental consent but require parental consent for treatment, expand parents’ rights to access records and control certain health decisions, and restrict health care services, medical procedures, and biofeedback devices for minors absent consent or an exception. An amendment moved survey and questionnaire provisions into the education code, added an explicit court-order exception, clarified DNA and biofeedback provisions, and added emergency behavioral health exceptions. The committee heard extensive public testimony both for and against the bill, with supporters emphasizing parental authority and opponents warning it could delay STI treatment, mental health care, and other services for vulnerable minors. The transcript ends during public testimony on the bill, before any final committee action is shown.

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• Public Radio meets the goals of the Minnesota Legacy arts and cultural heritage programming by preserving
• MPR is in the process of going through thousands of hours of reels, preserving them digitally, and making
• I obviously stand strong in support of this bill, recognizing its vital role in preserving and expanding
• the CCX team has made a very... recognizing its vital a role in recognizing its vital a role in preserving
• and expanding Community media preserving and expanding Community media access<01:16:05.960><c> in</c

Bills: HF1679 , HF1019 , HF2321 , HF1740 , HF2278

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private
• This program helped create and preserve over 20,000 jobs and leverage $158 million in public and private

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I am proud to reintroduce the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which passed this House in
• I am proud to reintroduce the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which passed this House in
• I am proud to reintroduce the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which passed this House in
• agenda I am proud to<00:12:09.120><c> reintroduce</c><00:12:10.120><c> the</c><00:12:10.360><c> preserving
• the preserving choice in vehicle<00:12:12.160><c> purchases</c><00:12:12.880><c> act</c><00:12:13.639

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, January 13, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> helps control costs, prever preserves helps control costs, prever preserves access<00:58:23.599>
• HB 1406 is about preserving what should be a bedrock principle in healthcare.
• ><c> what</c><04:00:54.560><c> should</c> HB1406 is about preserving what should HB1406 is about preserving
• At its core, this bill is about preserving something fundamental.
• When a preserving something fundamental.

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, as it's called, has been the bedrock of conservation law and preserved
• Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, as it's called, has been the bedrock of conservation law and preserved
• </c> bedrock of conservation law and preserve bedrock of conservation law and preserve the<00:47:11.680
• </c><01:35:31.120><c> agency</c><01:35:31.520><c> and</c><01:35:31.760><c> judicial</c> while preserving
• narrow exceptions for are, it preserves narrow exceptions for genuine<04:04:56.399><c> medical</c><04

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1012, house, all