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• 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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• she should tell the people of Minnesota she should tell the people of Minnesota where<00:04:09.200
• ><00:04:28.000> daughter Minnesota include her own daughter Minnesota include her own daughter
• We will win Republicans in Minnesota.
• legislation in Minnesota legislation in Minnesota to<00:09:22.600> reduce<00:09:23.400>
• :14.600> House<00:10:14.880> of call the Minnesota House of call the Minnesota House of

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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.

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• Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• <00:18:11.400> On until Minnesota fixes its fraud. On until Minnesota fixes its fraud.
• Federal funds are a very flagged.
• around federal funding, Minnesota around federal funding, Minnesota legislators<00:18:59.880>
• What What people in Minnesota ground.

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Summary: The program covered three main topics: Minnesota’s February economic forecast, gun violence prevention efforts, and the growing debate over data centers. Minnesota Management and Budget reported a stronger-than-expected outlook, replacing a projected deficit with a $3.7 billion surplus for FY 2026-27 and a projected positive balance for FY 2028-29, though officials warned the state still faces a structural imbalance and possible federal funding losses tied to Medicaid reimbursements and fraud-related federal actions. Lawmakers also discussed affordability concerns, with Senate Republicans promoting a tax-relief package focused on property taxes, vehicle tab fees, and ending taxes on tips and overtime. A lengthy segment focused on gun violence prevention, including a Capitol rally by Annunciation Catholic Church families, students, and advocates. Senator Ron Latz said an interim working group he co-led with Senator Zeinab Mohamed gathered public and expert input and helped shape ideas for the session. He said there is no single solution, but cited measures such as red flag laws, universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, high-capacity magazine limits, safe-storage requirements, ghost gun and binary trigger bans, and more school counseling and wraparound mental health supports. Latz emphasized that he sees these as compatible with the Second Amendment and said he hopes to build bipartisan support, especially around school counseling and other “common-sense” measures. Latz said the short session and narrow margins mean compromise will be necessary, and that if a package does not pass this year, lawmakers will return to the issue next session while voters should hold legislators accountable in future elections. The final segment introduced the data center discussion, with Senator Bill Liske describing how data centers have grown from small server rooms into large industrial facilities and noting that some communities are considering moratoriums or restrictions because of neighborhood impacts.

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• You know, we passed the red flag law, which we know is working to save lives.
• the red flag law. the red flag law.
• <00:14:49.040> And Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• And Minnesota is suicide, not homicide.
• that's primarily a greater Minnesota that's primarily a greater Minnesota problem,<00:14:52.120>

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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.

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• Thank you all for your service to this body and on behalf of the great state of Minnesota.
• Remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America: I pledge
• allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one
• Pledge of Allegiance please Minnesota Pledge of Allegiance please REM<00:01:58.560> remain<00
• Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

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Summary: The House convened with prayer by Reverend Justin Grim of the St. Paul area and the Pledge of Allegiance, then the clerk called the roll and announced a quorum was present. The House approved the Journal of the previous day without objection and adopted the reports of standing committees and divisions. During the order of business, the chief clerk reported House Files 194 through 309 for first reading. The House also took up non-controversial motions, which prevailed without objection. No bill debate or substantive policy testimony occurred in this segment. In announcements, Representative Nisa moved that when the House adjourns it do so until 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2025. The motion prevailed, and the House adjourned accordingly.

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• But it would be a step forward to strengthen our very successful red flag laws.
• Red flags is an example where we have actual data.
• We have actual proof that this has saved lives in Minnesota.
• The red flag law and background checks, and it was not easy.
• Have those five Republicans Minnesota.

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• Paul, Minnesota, and I'm at the same address.
• Paul, Minnesota, and I'm at the same St.
• <00:05:35.199> Paul,<00:05:35.600> Minnesota.
• Paul, Minnesota. Move back two in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Paul, Minnesota, Friday, May 9, 2025.

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• Empty offices, multiple providers in a single building, and other red flags.
• So, you can do the same other red flags.
• Fraud in Minnesota needs to stop.
• Minnesota<00:18:26.160> taxpayers<00:18:27.200> have<00:18:27.440> been Minnesota
• And so it's the people of Minnesota.

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• Um Minnesota, we were an outlier on this.
• here in the state of Minnesota. here in the state of Minnesota.
• > and But Minnesota deserves answers and But Minnesota deserves answers and that's<00:08:40.880
• the governor of Minnesota. the governor of Minnesota.
• Wherever there is fraud, in Minnesota.

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Summary: House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee Chair Kristen Robbins opened the meeting by explaining that the committee’s majority report had been released after the minority declined to file a minority report, though the minority later issued a statement. She said the report reflects two years of work aimed at exposing fraud, strengthening internal controls, and creating a whistleblower portal, mnfraud.com, which will remain open during the interim to receive and review tips. Robbins and several Republican members described the report as documenting how fraud in Minnesota began with earlier CCAP-related schemes and then expanded into Feeding Our Future and other programs, including housing stabilization, autism services, sober homes, adult day care, assisted living, non-emergency medical transportation, and interpretive services. They argued that fraud was enabled by weak oversight, a culture of inaction, and retaliation against whistleblowers, and said the report includes findings and recommendations for future reforms. Members also highlighted bipartisan bills already passed to strengthen whistleblower protections, internal controls, and fraud reporting. Representative Pam Altendorf and others praised the report and said it exposed widespread misuse of public funds, citing housing stabilization and autism services as examples of programs with rapidly growing costs and weak oversight. Representative Isaac Schultz said the committee had uncovered “industrial-scale” fraud and that the state had failed to hold agencies accountable. He and Robbins said the new Office of Inspector General, created by legislation passed this session and set to begin in January, will have broad authority to investigate public dollars and, later, police powers; they also noted a salary-setting provision for the office would be added to a state government bill. The members said the next governor will need to change the culture of state agencies and enforce accountability.

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• Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
• Please remain standing and recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Paul, Minnesota, Monday, May 12, 2025.
• Paul Minnesota Monday May 12th Day St.

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• or a gold star service flag.
• restore starter homes in Minnesota. restore starter homes in Minnesota.
• to projects in greater Minnesota. to projects in greater Minnesota.
• home homes in Minnesota. home homes in Minnesota.
• but in every park in Minnesota. but in every park in Minnesota.

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Summary: The conference committee on the housing omnibus bill began with member introductions and a staff walk-through comparing House and Senate provisions. House Research staff reviewed major policy differences affecting Minnesota Housing Finance Agency operations, including limits on how much the agency may retain from state appropriations for administrative costs, new reporting requirements, restrictions on transfers between appropriated accounts, and House-only language requiring annual expenditure of investment income from state appropriations. Senate provisions were also summarized, including tighter rules on when appropriations may be placed into Housing Development Fund bookkeeping accounts, updated operating-cost reporting, and Senate-only changes to how investment earnings may be used. Staff also described shared and differing provisions on program-money transfers, a lived-experience earnings exemption, and a long list of Senate-only policy changes, including manufactured home park tenant protections, low-income housing tax credit and bond-related changes, a task force on housing taxes and fees, and repealers affecting Housing Development Fund authority and certain older programs. Fiscal staff then reviewed the budget impacts. The House side included one-time appropriations for workforce housing development, family homeless prevention and assistance, a Minnesota Nice Home Share pilot, and homebuyer education, along with debt service for $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds and transfers/cancellations that produced a net zero general fund impact across the budget window. The Senate side noted a fiscal note for the housing taxes and fees task force and a smaller housing infrastructure bond authorization, with corresponding debt service costs and a total Senate budget-window impact of about $1 million in general fund debt service. After the staff presentations, the committee moved to public testimony. Commissioner Jennifer Ho of Minnesota Housing said the bill’s housing infrastructure bonds and continued support for family homeless prevention were important, and she supported the lived-experience earnings exemption, while noting concerns about the interest-earnings provisions. Testifiers from Greater Minnesota groups praised the workforce housing investments and Senate updates to the state housing tax credit and infrastructure grant program, though they suggested changes to the geographic distribution language. HOME Line urged funding for statewide tenant hotline services, citing rising demand and asking for $1 million if additional money becomes available. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers supported the bill’s investments and emphasized the need to pair housing development with supportive services. Housing First Minnesota praised housing infrastructure bonds and other investments but criticized the omission of the Minnesota Starter Homes Act. The Minnesota Multi Housing Association began testimony opposing certain rent-control-related provisions in the House bill. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Please remain standing and recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
• Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May 7th, 2026.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag I pledge allegiance to the flag of<00:01:31.760> the<00:01
• Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May 7th, 2026.
• Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May Day, St. Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, May 7th,<00:04:50.280> 2026.

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Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum after remote roll call. The journal of the previous day was approved, comparison reports and standing committee/division reports were adopted without objection, and several bills were advanced to second reading, including House Files 4074 and 4598 and Senate Files 2373, 4476, and 4282. The House also received first reading of House Files 5128 through 5133. A report from the Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration designated House Files 1597, 4017, and 4138 for the calendar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and imposed a pre-filing requirement for amendments to those bills. No substantive debate on bill content occurred during the floor session; the transcript mainly reflects procedural business and announcements. Under motions and resolutions, Representative Olsen moved to suspend the rules to recall House File 4987 from the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee for immediate second and third readings, but discussion shifted to scheduling and caucus announcements. Representative Niska then moved that the House recess to the call of the Speaker, and the motion prevailed, sending the House into recess.

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• Minnesota for 23 terms in the Minnesota Minnesota for 23 terms in the Minnesota legislature<00:02
• wind power energy industry in Minnesota. wind power energy industry in Minnesota.
• to serving the people here in Minnesota. to serving the people here in Minnesota.
• That's my favorite flag.
• I like the flag with seal and the flag.

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• available to assist Greater Minnesota available to assist Greater Minnesota County<00:07:50.800>
• temporary commissioner for the Minnesota temporary commissioner for the Minnesota Department<00:
• officer for the state of Minnesota.
• officer for the state of Minnesota.
• <00:53:05.880> state a problem in uh Minnesota state a problem in uh Minnesota state government

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• Do we know if that technology is already being used here in Minnesota, or, you know, what about private
• is already being used here in Minnesota is already being used here in Minnesota or<00:03:34.599>
• for for those who are seeking to flags for for those who are seeking to uphold<00:04:48.479> data
• <00:04:55.520> when mentioned some of those red flags when mentioned some of those red flags
• Where's the correct spot in Minnesota to balance individual liberty, civil rights, versus government

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• I think we spent days. of Minnesota campus. So it doesn't of Minnesota campus.
• You have to go to an eligible Minnesota school to get Minnesota financial aid dollars.
• You have to go to an eligible Minnesota school to get Minnesota financial aid dollars.
• And so I would be curious if the number of FAFSA applications from Minnesota that have been flagged under
• from Minnesota that have been<01:04:16.640> flagged<01:04:17.119> under<01:04:17.440><

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Summary: The Higher Education Conference Committee reviewed differences among the Governor’s, House, and Senate proposals for state grant parameter changes and their effects on state grant spending, North Star Promise spending, and average student awards. Nonpartisan staff explained that the proposals use different combinations of parameter changes, with the Governor’s and Senate plans modeled to avoid or minimize rationing, while the House plan would require rationing to balance the program. Staff reported projected biennium balances of a positive $29.836 million for the Governor’s proposal, a negative $60.758 million for the House proposal without rationing, a positive $994,000 for the House proposal with rationing, and a positive $3.623 million for the Senate proposal; North Star Promise balances also varied, with the Senate showing a positive balance and the Governor and House with rationing showing negative balances. Staff also said the Senate proposal would extend availability of the state grant appropriation and suspend surplus procedures through fiscal year 2029, allowing the balance to carry forward. The committee then focused on the House-only tuition and fee cap provision, which would limit the tuition recognized for state grant purposes for four-year programs to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities level, with 1% annual increases in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. House members said the cap was intended to address rising tuition, especially at the University of Minnesota, and to produce savings in the state grant program. The governor’s office confirmed the provision was not included in the Governor’s bill. Representatives from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Private College Council opposed the cap, arguing it would reduce awards for low-income students and shift costs to students rather than address underlying tuition pressures; they also said it could discourage enrollment at higher-cost institutions. Supporters from Minnesota State argued the cap would improve fairness because students at lower-tuition institutions are effectively capped lower, while students at more expensive institutions receive larger awards, and they said the legislature should intervene in a variable that has grown substantially over time. Committee members questioned how the cap would work and whether it was tied to the Twin Cities campus rate. Testifiers clarified that the state grant formula is tied to the University of Minnesota level, but because Minnesota State institutions are below that level, the cap effectively limits their students to their own lower tuition while allowing higher awards at the University of Minnesota and private colleges. No formal vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the chair indicated the committee would continue with item-by-item review of the remaining parameter changes and hear additional testimony from agencies and institutions.

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• The hour of 12:00 having arrived, and in obedience to the laws of the state of Minnesota, including Minnesota
• fighting so hard to bring Minnesota to a greater place.
• members elect welcome to the Minnesota members elect welcome to the Minnesota House<00:00:40.440
• fighting so hard to bring Minnesota to a greater place.
• America IED Alle to the flag of the America IED Alle to the flag of the United<00:04:50.520> States

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Summary: The Minnesota House was called to order by the Secretary of State at noon for the opening of the session, with remarks welcoming both returning and newly elected members and emphasizing the significance of their service to Minnesota. Representative-elect Peggy Scott was appointed Clerk Pro Tem. Pastor Ben Mayatt of Watermark Church in Stillwater, identified as the son-in-law of Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth, delivered the opening prayer. His prayer asked for blessings on members, their families, and staff, and stressed unity, wisdom, discernment, mercy, and truth as the House begins its work. After the prayer, members and guests stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, and then were seated. No bills were debated and no votes were taken in this portion of the proceedings.

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• communities across Minnesota. communities across Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota harm to Minnesota residents.
• Minnesota needs to ask them. every day. Minnesota needs to ask them.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

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• actor um there's a red flag actor um there's a red flag drawn<00:23:36.559> and<00:23:36.720
• flagged flagged for<00:23:59.799> you<00:23:59.919> know<00:24:00.159> possible
• That's in the Minnesota Constitution, Article 12, Section 3.
• My name is Joe McDonald from Wright County, Minnesota.
• <00:34:05.760> open wanted to cover is the Minnesota open wanted to cover is the Minnesota

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Summary: The House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee met for an introductory, familiarization-only session. Members and staff introduced themselves, and House Fiscal Staff provided a budget overview for the committee’s elections-related jurisdiction. That overview covered the Office of the Secretary of State, including a requested $200,000 one-time general fund match to draw down additional federal HAVA funds released in 2024, and the presidential primary, which is an open statutory appropriation that reimburses state and local costs in even-numbered election years. It also reviewed the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board’s operations budget, the public subsidy program’s statutory and taxpayer checkoff funding, and the Voting Operations and Elections Resources account, which is funded at $3 million annually for local election-related costs. Members asked questions about the HAVA match, including whether the funds were tied to the most recent election cycle and what specific goals or security-related uses the Secretary of State’s request would support. Staff said they would need to research the details further and would share responses with the full committee. One member also raised broader concerns about non-state money entering elections and the need for clear guidance and oversight; staff said that area was beyond their expertise but could be researched further. The chair noted that the Secretary of State would appear at a future meeting and encouraged members to submit questions for shared follow-up. House Research then gave an overview of the committee’s government operations jurisdiction. Staff explained that the committee historically deals with structural and administrative issues such as agency organization, rulemaking, boards and commissions, state contracting, state IT services, emergency management, and state symbols and recognition days. They emphasized the committee’s role in maintaining consistency and compatibility across state government and in considering the balance between legislative authority and executive-branch discretion. Staff also noted overlap with State Government Finance for fiscal matters and said they would return for more detailed discussion if members wanted it. The final presentation introduced local government concepts. House Research outlined Minnesota’s local government structure, including counties, cities, towns, and special districts, and explained terms such as political subdivision, home rule charter, and Dillon’s rule. The presentation described local governments as creatures of the state, reviewed home rule charter and general welfare authority, and noted that local government powers are defined by statute unless otherwise provided. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• ,<00:01:11.360> one in us to build a better Minnesota, one in us to build a better Minnesota
• To the flag of the United States of To the flag of the United States of America<00:02:19.280> and<
• Paul, Minnesota, Sunday, May 18, 2025.
• and to the Ojiway peoples to Minnesota and to the United<00:11:19.360> States.
• Whereas the state of Minnesota Bennett.

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