Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Scott Nagel.
• Thank you, Scott Nagel.
• Thank you, Scott Nagel.
• Thank you, Scott Nagel.
• Thank you, Scott Nagel.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The forum focused on the University of Minnesota system’s future, with candidates largely agreeing that the five campuses should remain distinct while working more closely together. Speakers emphasized the land-grant mission, the importance of serving Greater Minnesota, and the need for each campus to have a clear value proposition tied to local communities. Several suggested stronger cross-campus partnerships, more use of technology, and more seamless student pathways between campuses, while also noting enrollment declines and the need to preserve campus identities. A second major topic was public trust in higher education and the perceived value of a college degree. Candidates pointed to rising tuition, student debt, and concerns about post-graduation job prospects as key challenges. Proposed responses included better storytelling about university outcomes, stronger partnerships with schools, legislators, and communities, more targeted fundraising and commercialization of research, and clearer evidence of return on investment for students and families. The discussion then turned to athletics, where most candidates described sports as the university’s “front door” but said academics must remain the priority. They raised NIL, revenue sharing, and the need to keep athletics funding separate from core university funding, while also recognizing athletics’ role in campus culture and student recruitment. In later questions, candidates discussed why they sought regent service and how to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, with responses stressing access, belonging, open debate, and meeting students where they are. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.

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• Scott Baker: Yeah.
• Scott Baker: We're probably somewhere in the 2028, late 2029 area.
• Scott Baker: Actually, it's over 50% increase in what is being asked here.
• Scott Baker: Yes, sir.
• Scott Baker: Yes, sir.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the January 14 minutes and then considered a large agenda of contracts, including personal services contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, and Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program items. The chair noted the agenda contained 240 items and emphasized the need for transparency in how contract approvals work. Several items were pulled for questions, while the rest were approved without objection. The first major discussion involved seven contingency-fee contracts for the Attorney General’s office. Committee members asked about the apparent $20 million maximum per contract, and staff explained that the amount was a ceiling, not a guarantee, and that under the statutory waterfall in KRS 45A.717 a $20 million fee would require roughly $355 million returned to the Commonwealth. Staff also said the new batch included some new firms, that these contracts are being handled in 6- to 12-month batches, and that no money had yet been spent from the prior cycle. The committee then approved those contracts. Members also questioned a Cabinet for Health and Family Services training contract, which officials said was needed because Finance provides only Kentucky-specific training, while the outside vendor offers broader procurement and federal-funds training; the committee approved that item. A University of Kentucky capital project contract for the State Capitol exterior renovation was approved after questions about the open-ended date, total project cost, and expected completion, with staff saying the overall project is projected for substantial completion by the end of 2026 and final warranty work could extend into 2027. A DCBS amendment for SSI eligibility determinations for children in out-of-home care was explained as an increase caused by a protest, a reissued RFP, and more children entering care; the committee approved it after discussion of the protest and scoring details. The committee also approved a Transportation Cabinet amendment for an I-71 widening and interchange project in Oldham County after staff explained it was a time extension with no additional funds, though the project had evolved due to traffic changes and now includes an eight-lane bridge design. Finally, the committee discussed two Finance Cabinet facilities and support services amendments tied to the Capitol renovation and juvenile justice facility retrofits. Staff said the Capitol project contract covered the full design team, with completion projected around 2029, while the juvenile justice amendments covered additional design work for McCracken and Breathitt facilities, with final bid documents expected in June or July and construction anticipated to begin in the latter half of 2025. Both items were approved.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chair Scott, Co-Chair Wolgamott.
• Thank you, Chair Scott and answer that.
• >> To the testifiers. >> Representative Scott, excuse me, Chair Scott, Representative Noor.
• Scott, excuse me, Chair Scott,<00:31:12.799> Representative<00:31:13.520> No.
• Um that is Scott, Representative No.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And thank you, Judge Scott, for that overview.
• I do want to correct one thing that Judge Scott said.
• And thank you, Judge Scott, for that overview.
• I do want to correct one thing that Judge Scott said. that Judge Scott spoke about.
• I do want to correct one thing that Judge Scott said.

Summary: The committee held a work session in Mill Creek focused first on the eviction process. Judge Michael Scott of King County Superior Court described historic highs in unlawful detainer filings across Washington, especially in urban counties, and said King County has reduced its backlog and average time to resolution to about 60 days by adding two dedicated eviction judges and using more judges when needed. He also described how King County and other counties are implementing the right to counsel for indigent tenants, and noted that additional housing commissioners may help. Office of Civil Legal Aid representatives Philippe Knapp and Jane Paxe said the statewide appointed counsel program has represented more than 30,000 tenants, referred clients to social services, and helped many remain housed, but they warned of a funding shortfall that could eliminate about 17 attorneys and leave roughly 2,000 tenants without representation. A landlord-side panel argued that eviction timelines remain too long and fragmented, creating unpaid rent, safety issues, and uncertainty for both landlords and tenants; they urged more uniform procedures, streamlined rental assistance, and procedural changes to reduce refiling and delays. The second work session addressed theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure, especially copper and telecom cable theft. Committee staff reviewed existing criminal and regulatory laws covering malicious mischief, theft, scrap metal businesses, and metal property deception. Comcast, Mason Public Utility District, and the Recycled Materials Association testified that theft of aerial cable and copper has become a crisis affecting power, internet, 911 service, schools, hospitals, and line-worker safety. Utility representatives described outages, hazards, and rising costs, and asked for stronger audits of scrapyards, tougher penalties for theft affecting critical infrastructure, and tighter rules on payment and identification. Recyclers said they oppose the thefts and already operate under heavy regulation, but acknowledged enforcement gaps and the need for better coordination; committee members discussed possible bill concepts and asked for written recommendations. The final work session covered standards for law enforcement personnel. Criminal Justice Training Commission Executive Director Monica Alexander and Assistant Director Kimberly Bliss explained current certification and decertification rules, including background checks, training requirements, mandatory and discretionary grounds for decertification, and the hearing process. They said elected sheriffs are not currently required to undergo the same pre-election background check as other applicants, though they can still be decertified if already certified, and they reported a backlog of more than 1,000 cases with about 70 to 80 new cases coming in each month. Retired Judge Ann Levinson then outlined ways the legislature could strengthen and align standards for chiefs, sheriffs, and marshals, including requiring certification within a set time, setting a minimum age, requiring recent state background checks, and making loss of certification a vacancy in office. Committee members asked questions about accountability for elected sheriffs, background-check administration, and decertification outcomes.

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• My name is Scott Hel.
• Chair Scott, thank you, Madam Chair.
• Is that correct, Chair Scott? language? Is that correct, Chair Scott?
• Oh, go ahead, Chair Scott.
• Well, from Oh, go ahead, Chair Scott.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• He's been a fantastic uh asset to us and and also uh Scott County is here as well and Suzanne Art Arnson
• <00:04:01.599> County<00:04:01.920> is to us and and also uh Scott County is to us
• and and also uh Scott County is here<00:04:02.400> as<00:04:02.560> well<00:04:02.720><
• So Suzanne Artson works for Scott County.
• It wasn't until works for Scott County.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3585, as amended, which would create an interagency council on student attendance and re-refer the bill to education finance. Representative Keeler moved the bill and an A1 amendment that corrected the council’s placement from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Department of Education; the amendment was adopted. Keeler and Representative Bakeberg described the bill as the product of several years of bipartisan work on chronic absenteeism and truancy, emphasizing that attendance problems involve multiple systems and require ongoing coordination rather than a single-agency response. Testimony was strongly supportive. Matt Shaver of Allies cited statewide chronic absenteeism data and argued that schools cannot solve the problem alone because root causes such as housing, transportation, health, and economic instability lie outside school control. Assistant Commissioner Angela Mansfield of MDE said the task force and pilot districts showed coordination gaps and supported the council, while also noting MDE’s Compass staff would need permanent funding to carry out the work. Ashley High Totower of Hennepin County’s BEET program said attendance is a public health, child welfare, transportation, housing, and economic issue, and Kenneth Avon of the Minneapolis Foundation said absenteeism is an ecological problem requiring cross-sector coordination. Student witnesses also supported the bill but urged stronger youth representation. Henry Brick of Catalyst for Systems Change said students understand the causes of absenteeism best and proposed expanding student seats on the council from one to five. Ava Northrup of the Minnesota Youth Council said youth voices should be more than symbolic and suggested two youth representatives, one from the metro and one from greater Minnesota, plus additional youth task forces or panels. In member discussion, Representative Lawrence questioned whether the council duplicated existing MDE work, asked who would coordinate the group, and raised the lack of a sunset; Keeler and Bakeberg said the Department of Education would coordinate and that a sunset could be considered later. Other members asked about fiscal impact, and the chair said a fiscal note had been requested and the bill would move on to education finance.

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• Senator Scott, yes. Senator Hamblen, yes. Senator O'Malley, yes. Senator Scott, yes.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair. Senator, Ms.
• Thank you, Senator Scott. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Senator Scott? Yes. Thank you. And Hamblen, yes. Senator O'Malley? Yes. Senator Scott? Yes.
• My name is Scott Lopez.

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Scott. >> He will yield. Representative Scott.
• >> Representative<00:08:04.560> Scott. >> Representative Scott.
• Representative Scott. He will yield. Representative Scott.
• >> Representative<00:10:08.080> Scott. >> Representative Scott.
• >> Representative<00:31:56.240> Scott. >> Representative Scott.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Senate File 4612, a state government bill affecting the Department of Health, Human Services, and Children, Youth, and Families, was taken up with a House language amendment adopted at the outset. The bill’s authors gave sharply different perspectives: one described it as a limited, reactive measure tied to federal Medicaid changes and said it fell short of needed health care improvements, while the other argued it would avoid large federal penalties, add Medicaid work requirements, save taxpayer money, and help certain rural and disability-related services. Members then debated several amendments. A technical House research amendment was offered, followed by a contested amendment on the all-payer claims database. Supporters of that change argued the bill expanded data access and could allow sensitive health data to be sold or used outside the United States, raising privacy and jurisdiction concerns; opponents said the data would remain deidentified, access would be limited to researchers, and the fee structure was a cost-recovery mechanism rather than a sale. The amendment to the amendment failed on a 67-67 tie, and the underlying amendment was not adopted. The committee also adopted an amendment updating mortuary science rules for natural organic reduction and another that would automatically enroll certain people into medical assistance if they did not choose a program themselves. A later amendment creating a therapeutic psilocybin pilot program for mental health and PTSD treatment drew strong bipartisan support, especially from members citing veteran suicide, trauma, and promising research; it was adopted after discussion. The transcript ended while discussion continued on how the program would be administered, including questions about using the Office of Cannabis Management rather than the Department of Health.

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• for equity and justice, enhancing democracy, and public service in the state, and the member from Scott
• misunderstanding, division, and fear, and is inconsistent with Minnesota's values, and the member from Scott
• with Minnesota's values, and the member with Minnesota's values, and the member from<00:02:50.520> Scott
• from Scott, Representative Bakeberg. from Scott, Representative Bakeberg.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House began with announcements centered on a resolution expressing support for Minnesota’s Somali American community. Several members read the resolution’s whereas clauses, which highlighted the community’s history in Minnesota, contributions to civic, cultural, social, and economic life, and the importance of welcoming and inclusive communities. The resolution also stated that language questioning any group’s inclusion can foster division and fear, and it called for public safety, community trust, and dignity for all residents. Representative Long explained that the resolution was being offered in honor of guest Mohamed Abdirizak, a former Somali foreign minister and longtime peace, governance, and democracy advocate. Members were asked to stand and honor him, and the chamber applauded. After that, reports of standing committees and divisions were adopted without objection, and the House moved to the second reading of Senate File 4401. The meeting then shifted to announcements and procedural business. Representative Long said the Rules Committee was ready to meet in G3, and Representative Olson moved a recess to the call of the Speaker. The motion prevailed on voice vote, and the House recessed.

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• And I'm Scott Alvey, executive director of the Kentucky Historical Society. All right.
• So, I'm pleased to introduce Scott Alvey and Chris Cathers, and Chris and I are going to step away so
• And<00:03:28.200> I'm<00:03:28.320> Scott<00:03:28.640> Alvey,<00:03:28.959>
• executive<00:03:29.440> director And I'm Scott Alvey, executive director And I'm Scott Alvey
• So, I know Scott, you the Commonwealth.

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Call to Order and Roll Call: 00:01:12 America 250KY: Impact and Legacy: 00:03:15 America 250 Events in Lexington: 01:02:13, 958, all

Summary: The committee met for an interim update from the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, with presentations from the Kentucky Historical Society and the Kentucky Arts Council. Secretary Lindy Casebier reported that Kentucky tourism has posted record growth for four straight years, with $14.6 billion in economic impact, 97,000 tourism-related jobs, and 81 million travelers spending more than $10.4 billion in 2025. He said the Historical Society and Arts Council help create visitor experiences that support those tourism gains. The Kentucky Historical Society focused on America 250, the state’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Staff described a community-driven approach built around themes such as “Revolutionary Experiment,” “We the People,” “Power of Place,” “Crossroads in Kentucky,” and “Doing History,” organized under heritage tourism, education, signature events, and legacy projects. They said the effort has included Liberty Tree plantings in nearly every county, partnerships with local organizations and KET, grants to cabinet agencies and historic sites, and preservation projects in 19 counties. They highlighted Harrodsburg 250 as an early kickoff, along with grant-supported events, exhibits, and educational programs across the state. The Historical Society also described public engagement events tied to the commemoration, including Two Lights for Tomorrow, a food drive in Franklin County, a July 8 historic reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State Capitol, and planned participation at the Kentucky State Fair. They said the General Assembly’s support enabled a grant program that has funded 250 events and programs in 43 counties, totaling more than $720,000, and that the work is intended to build a lasting legacy beyond 2026. The Kentucky Arts Council said it received America 250 grant funds to support artists, arts organizations, communities, and nonprofits for public art, artwork creation, and related programs. The council reported 55 funded projects and $466,000 awarded statewide, with examples including a Burkesville summer arts and history camp and a Fayette County community singing project. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the meeting.

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• , I recognize a member from Scott, I recognize a member from Scott, Representative<00:52:05.760><
• That was our attempt yesterday at the request of Co-Chair Scott.
• That was our attempt yesterday at the request of Co-Chair Scott.
• Representative Scott. Representative Scott.
• We uh at the request of co-chair Scott.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you, Chairman Scott. Yes, my name is Rhonda Patrick.
• Good afternoon, Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gilligrand, and members of the committee.
• Scott mentioned, my name is Eric Verdin.
• Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the committee.
• Thank you, Chairman Scott. Thanks. Senator Justice.

Keywords: health policy, lifespan, quality of life, community health, public testimony

Summary: The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.

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• , Scott.
• Schwartz, Schwartz votes Murphy, Scott, Scott, Schwartz, Schwartz votes Murphy, Scott, Scott votes Murphy
• Schwarz, slate; Scott, slate; Scot, slate; Schwarz, slate; Schwarz, slate; Scott, slate; Scot, slate;
• Scott, slate.
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Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then proceeded to elect a Speaker. Republicans nominated Lisa Demuth and Democrats nominated Melissa Hortman, with multiple members seconding each nomination and praising the candidates’ leadership, bipartisanship, and ability to guide a closely divided chamber. After roll call, Representative Demuth received 67 votes to Representative Hortman’s 65 and was declared duly elected Speaker of the Minnesota House for the 2025-2026 session. After taking the oath of office from Senate President Bobby Joe Champion, Speaker Demuth delivered remarks emphasizing gratitude, integrity, respect, accountability, and a commitment to real results, safer communities, strong schools, economic opportunity, and open collaboration with all members. She said her door would remain open to both parties and urged the House to focus on shared purpose and Minnesota’s future. The House then took up a resolution adopting temporary rules for the 94th session, based on the prior session’s rules and modified by the House organization agreement dated February 6, 2025. Members speaking in support said the agreement reflected bipartisan negotiation, preserved power sharing, protected committee and conference committee balance, and would help the House address issues such as affordable housing, health care, and child care. The temporary rules were adopted by a roll call vote of 130 ayes and 2 nays. Finally, the House began the election of the chief clerk. Representative Robbins nominated Patrick Duffy Murphy, highlighting his long service to the House, his role as parliamentary adviser, and his work supporting continuity and remote proceedings during the pandemic. The transcript cuts off during the nomination and does not include the final vote on chief clerk.

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• It was confirmed through Scott County's exhaustive investigation following the election, and it was confirmed
• It recounts the exhaustive investigation performed by Scott County Elections Manager Julie Hanson in
• understood by every voter who was told by one of the lawyers in the case, "Hey, you're on this list that Scott
• It's true, isn't it, that the Scott County court found the Scott County elections administrator, Hanson
• Paul's claim that Scott County hasn't linked the 20 counted ballots to the 20 voters identified in Exhibit

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• And uh Francis Francis Scott Key And uh Francis Francis Scott Key And uh Francis Francis Scott Key uh
• Key visited so Francis Scott Key visited so Francis Scott Key visited Tuscaloosa.
• Keat Francis Scott Keat Francis Scott Keat um Francis Scott Keat he he he passed um Francis Scott Keat
• So uh Francis Scott Key has been bridge. So uh Francis Scott Key has been bridge.
• And again, uh, Francis Scott Keyi was was again, uh, Francis Scott Keyi was was again, uh, Francis Scott

Keywords: 920, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Scott. Representative Scott.
• Representative Scott said, "Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Representative<00:17:24.360> Scott. Representative Scott. Representative Scott.
• <00:17:35.280> Is Representative Scott. Uh thank you. Is Representative Scott.
• Representative<00:18:18.400> Scott. Representative Scott. Representative Scott.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House first took up House File 1794, which would remove the post-graduate collaborative practice requirement for advanced practice registered nurses. The author and several supporters argued the bill would reduce barriers to practice, improve access to primary care and mental health services, especially in rural areas, and align Minnesota with other states. Supporters cited backing from APRN organizations and said the Board of Nursing had no concerns, while opponents, led by Representative Liebling, argued the current one-year collaborative period is a patient-safety safeguard that gives new APRNs needed experience working with physicians before practicing independently. After debate and questions about how the current requirement works in practice, the House passed the bill 119-12. The House then considered House File 4595, which changes licensure reciprocity rules for marriage and family therapists. Representative Schumacher said the bill would expand access to mental health care at no cost by making it easier for qualified out-of-state therapists to obtain Minnesota licenses, eliminating a five-year waiting period and other barriers while maintaining standards through background checks and a jurisprudence exam. Supporters, including Representatives Bierman and Gilman, emphasized workforce shortages and the value of more therapy access for families and relationships. The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy was noted as neutral, and the bill passed unanimously, 133-0. Finally, the House began debate on House File 4493, which would authorize pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, administer, and dispense certain drugs for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine/Suboxone. Representative Baker said the bill would save lives by allowing people to access treatment immediately through local pharmacies, especially in greater Minnesota, and help them through withdrawal when they are most likely to seek help. The transcript cuts off during the opening of discussion on this bill, before any vote or final action is shown.

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• Hson, Senator Scott, did you have one?
• ,<01:14:49.120> I think to your point, Senator Scott, I think to your point, Senator Scott
• >> Yes, Senator Scott.
• >> Chairman Schuler, Senator Scott.
• Senator Scott. Senator Scott. Fair<02:17:01.439> enough. Fair enough. Fair enough.

Keywords: 916, all

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• Representative Strickler: Scott Beasel, clear. Thank you to inquire. The amendment maker, Brose.
• Louis area, Scott Air Base over in Illinois.
• If they're active duty and they're from Missouri and they're stationed at Scott, then they were, at the
• My neighbor goes to Scott for Air Force Reserves, and he pays Missouri taxes.
• For Air Force Reserves, and he pays Missouri taxes on his wages at Scott Air Force Base right now.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• . >> The next group will be Scott Mina, Scott, half Stein and some errors do if you wish to make your
• Thank you, Scott Mina, you're recognized. Hello.
• My name is Scott and I'm here to speak to against House Bill 1119. I wasn't a youth.
• Thank you. >> Scott and seen tons teen you are recognized. >> Good morning.
• from Mineola waiving in opposition Scott Mina from St.

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• I recognize a member from Scott, Representative Bakeberg. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I recognize the member from Dakota, Representative Scott. Uh, thank you, Mr.
• I recognize the member from Monoka,<00:15:52.639> Representative<00:15:53.199> Scott.
• <00:15:54.480> Uh<00:15:54.800> thank Monoka, Representative Scott.
• Uh thank Monoka, Representative Scott. Uh thank you,<00:15:55.120> Mr.

Keywords: 1183, house