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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/27/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Another question is: I just wrote the statute 13.05, subdivision 11.
- Another question is: I just wrote the statute 13.05, subdivision 11.
- Another question is: I just wrote the statute 13.05, subdivision 11.
- proposes to amend the subdivision proposes to amend the subdivision section<00:47:26.599>
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5A provision on page three subdivision 5A provision on page three subdivision
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North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Jul 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Each of the political subdivisions faces some unique challenges with this.
- I also want to That each political subdivision is different.
- If a political subdivision wanted to use this, there is work to be done.
- I think that what it boils down to is whatever political subdivision adopts this.
- When you say water's political subdivision, do you mean a watershed district as a political subdivision
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting on artificial intelligence and data centers, established a quorum, and heard introductory remarks from Majority Leader Hogue and the chair about the committee’s charge. Members said the goal was to build a factual foundation on AI, hear from experts and stakeholders, and develop practical North Dakota-focused recommendations rather than simply produce a large volume of bills. Legislative Council also reviewed interim committee rules and procedures before the informational presentations began.
Staff and NCSL presenters then gave overviews of AI concepts and the state and federal policy landscape. The background memo and presentations covered AI categories and terms, state laws in areas such as consumer protection, algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, chatbots, children’s safety, health, education, and government use, as well as data center siting and economic impacts. NCSL described a growing number of AI bills introduced and enacted across the states, with comprehensive laws in places like Utah, Colorado, Texas, California, and Illinois, and noted recurring issues around transparency, privacy, liability, and protections for minors.
A major focus of the discussion was federal preemption and the tension between state regulation and national AI policy. NCSL said a recent White House executive order and related federal framework seek a light-touch, innovation-friendly national standard, with possible challenges to state laws and possible funding conditions tied to compliance, though no broad federal preemption has yet been enacted. Members asked about Commerce Clause concerns, industry pushback, oversight models, and whether AI policy is bipartisan; presenters said the issue cuts across party lines, with broad agreement on child safety and deepfake restrictions but more disagreement on broader regulatory approaches. No votes or formal actions were taken at the meeting, and the committee recessed briefly for technical issues during the second presentation.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/21/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And then subdivision 3 has all the non-search-warrant exceptions.
- And then subdivision 3 has all the non-search-warrant exceptions.
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Like grantees in in that subdivision? - Like grantees in in that subdivision?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/09/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So, to the point that you made about the definition of focusing on chatbots, subdivision 2, line 1.25
- There is an enforcement provision on page two of the delete-everything amendment, subdivision three,
- three um that amendment uh subdivision three um that brings<01:20:29.600>
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If <01:39:50.159>if liability under subdivision three. - If if liability under subdivision three.
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North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026
Information Technology Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, do we assume it's political subdivisions then, or K-12 that are on the lower end of the scale
- Well, at a time when the political subdivisions are under pressure based on caps and things like that
- The input of this committee and legislators as we look at how we can drive political subdivision and
- Just thinking through the process of, you know, why we had the job of, do many cities or subdivisions
- or subdivisions or schools do those first two, the endpoint detection and the vulnerability scanning
Summary:
The Information Technology Committee approved the March 26 minutes and received a series of reports from NDIT on major IT projects, the annual report, mainframe modernization, and cybersecurity services. The project portfolio was reported at 116 major projects with a baseline cost of $546 million, overall under budget but modestly behind schedule. Several projects that had been in variance status last quarter were said to have closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning. New startup reports were mostly HHS efforts tied to refugee data management, technical debt cleanup, and legacy application decommissioning, while closeouts included HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT projects with mixed budget and schedule results.
In the annual report discussion, NDIT described its service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management reporting, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how revenues and grants flow through the service fund, how NDIT charges agencies for services, and whether customer satisfaction or CSAT scores are tracked and could be reported more regularly. NDIT said it does track service-team CSAT and survey data, and committee members encouraged more regular reporting of those metrics. The committee also discussed application portfolio management, statewide IT planning, and whether agencies should slow new system replacements while the state pursues an ERP system.
The mainframe update focused on the state’s ongoing effort to retire legacy systems by about 2030. NDIT and HHS said the work is being managed as a tech-debt program, but progress is slowed by data cleanup, integration complexity, staff retirements, vendor capacity, and federal requirements. Members asked whether there is a coordinated commitment and whether additional vendor support or consultants are needed; NDIT said it is working jointly with HHS and is seeking an RFP to help accelerate modernization. The cybersecurity presentation then shifted to statewide maturity assessments and services. NDIT said it provides endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that assessments are based on CIS controls. Members raised concerns about low participation in the self-assessment process, the lack of mandatory reporting or audit authority, and whether insurance incentives through Enderf or possible State Auditor involvement could improve compliance. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security 1/13/26 - Part 1
Transcript Highlights:
- transition to a closed session for committee members and advisers under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision
- We will now move to closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D, subdivision 3.
- uh<00:07:05.280>
13.D under Minnesota statute uh 13.D under Minnesota statute uh 13.D subdivision - 07.759>
will <00:07:07.919>start <00:07:08.160>this <00:07:08.319>close subdivision - I will start this close subdivision 3.
Summary:
The Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security met on January 13, 2026, adopted the January 7 minutes, and reviewed the committee’s work on the annual AAST/ACAS security report. The chair emphasized that the committee’s purpose is advisory only, but that its recommendations could guide the governor and legislature on improving security at the Minnesota Capitol complex. She also highlighted prior testimony about security practices in other states and said the committee’s report would likely recommend stronger screening and weapon-ban policies as part of a broader effort to prevent violence in public government spaces.
Department of Public Safety advisers reported that they are still reviewing the report in detail and determining internal next steps. They also said quarterly security meetings with building tenants have been held and that internal and external tabletop exercises with law enforcement and other security partners are scheduled for the end of January. The Senate Sergeant-at-Arms gave a brief update on operational security changes, including hiring additional staff with security experience, weekly security meetings with DFL and GOP chiefs of staff, installation of two security kiosks, rollout of encrypted keycard ID badges, updated emergency procedure QR-code stickers, and implementation of the State Patrol’s threat matrix and reporting protocol. The Senate also said it is continuing joint training with the House and LCC.
The committee then moved into a closed session under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3D, to discuss sensitive security details and non-public findings from the capital security assessment. The chair stated that the closed session would cover confidential vulnerabilities and operational information, and that the committee would later reconvene in public to vote on whether certain provisions from the public executive summary should be included as recommendations in the final report.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing committee OKs HF1987, the 'Minnesota Starter Home Act' 3/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Subdivision three goes into the required standards.
- So that's going to be subdivision three, and then subdivision four is getting into the administrative
- houses inside our new Lots subdivision houses inside our new Lots subdivision three<00:03:56.519
- that's going to be sub uh subdivision that's going to be sub uh subdivision three<00:04:36.560><
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four <00:04:38.120>is three uh and then subdivision four is three uh and then subdivision
Summary:
The committee heard House File 1987, the Minnesota Starter Home Act, and first adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which made minor cleanup changes, removed sections two and three, adjusted ADU language, and tweaked density language. The bill authors described the measure as a bipartisan effort to address Minnesota’s housing shortage by allowing more starter homes, duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while also limiting some local zoning barriers and preserving city protections in certain sensitive areas. They emphasized that the state has a large housing gap, rising home prices, and that the bill is intended as one part of a broader housing package.
Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Housing First Minnesota, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Minnesota, and Americans for Prosperity. These witnesses argued that workforce and starter-home shortages are hurting families, employers, and economic growth; that restrictive zoning and lengthy approval processes raise costs; and that more middle housing and ADUs would expand options for older adults, caregivers, working families, and people seeking homeownership. Several supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory barriers, lower development costs, and help communities add needed housing supply.
Opposition or cautionary testimony came from city and municipal representatives, including officials from Cambridge, Eagan, and Mankato, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and related groups. They argued that local governments already are approving substantial housing growth and need flexibility to manage zoning, parking, infrastructure, stormwater, and community input. They warned the bill could weaken local control, remove practical standards, and create unintended impacts such as more rental conversion in some neighborhoods or development without adequate infrastructure. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript beyond adoption of the A1 amendment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House debates moving bill to allow legal remedies for civil rights violations 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- what the actual effect of this bill is, if you actually read it, House File 3477, just look at subdivision
- Subdivision 2 was taken out in committee, but subdivision one says any person who under color of any
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taken <00:32:10.640> - one says any person who subdivision one says any person who under<00:32:13.840>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - Part 2 - 03/27/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- two um subdivision one and subdivision<01:03:00.440>
two <01:03:01.320>have <01:03:01.560 - >
come <01:03:01.920>from subdivision two have come from subdivision two have come from - And that's listed in subdivision three.
- Subdivision delegates at a convention.
- the subdivision 13 is the subdivision 13 is the basically<03:08:21.400>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/08/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, subdivision six is the Minnesota Energy Alley $2 million.
- > the<00:17:58.600>
two <00:17:59.200>2.25 Um subdivision five is the two 2.25 Um subdivision - Next page, 21, subdivision seven.
- Next page subdivision eight is $500,000. Next page subdivision eight is $500,000.
Senate <00:18:57.440>file Subdivision nine is from Senate file Subdivision nine is from
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/23/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- And um there's also a new subdivision.
- If you look at section five subdivision.
- c> aesthetic The next subdivision is aesthetic The next subdivision is aesthetic mandates.<00:47:
- Uh, the next subdivision what they want.
- Maybe if you allow me to ask one question of the authors regarding subdivision or, uh, 7.15.
Keywords:
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There are two subdivisions.
- Subdivision two directs that the Department of Education is to encourage re-enrollment and, in fact,
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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Property Tax Div. Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So getting the taxable values for all the political subdivisions is very easy for me.
- We get budgets and levy certifications from all the taxing districts and political subdivisions.
- As a political subdivision, the park district at the time, and the county both—I was doing books for
- As a political subdivision, the park district at the time, and the county both—I was doing books for
- We have a cap in place now, so unless a community or a political subdivision votes to do a bond for a
Summary:
The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors.
County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts.
The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Regulating AI in psychotherapy 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And then finally, subdivision six, I heard something about this maybe being worked on a little bit, but
- And then finally, subdivision six, I heard something about this maybe being worked on a little bit, but
- And then finally, subdivision six, I heard something about this maybe being worked on a little bit, but
- And then finally, subdivision six, I heard something about this maybe being worked on a little bit, but
- And then finally, subdivision six, I heard something about this maybe being worked on a little bit, but
Summary:
House File 3893, which would regulate the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and counseling, was heard with an A3 amendment adopted by voice vote at the start of the meeting. The amendment was described as the product of stakeholder discussions and was intended to clarify the roles of licensing boards, the attorney general, and other stakeholders, including language about large corporations versus individual practitioners.
The bill author argued that AI chatbots should not be allowed to provide psychotherapy or counseling, citing concerns about suicide risk, the need for licensed human professionals, and examples of harmful chatbot interactions. Supportive testimony came from Eric Meshy of SAVE, who said AI cannot assess risk or intervene in crises, and from Dr. Steven Gerardo of the Minnesota Psychological Association, who said AI is designed to keep users engaged and monetize conversations rather than provide treatment. A virtual testifier from TechNet supported the bill’s overall goal but urged clearer definitions so the measure would not unintentionally restrict supervised, administrative, or wellness uses of technology, and asked for clearer limits around emotional distress and AI’s role in treatment decisions.
Members raised several concerns and questions, including why religious counseling was exempted, whether the bill could conflict with interstate licensure compacts, privacy issues around AI used for scheduling or administrative support, and whether chatbot screening language would itself require analyzing sensitive mental health disclosures. The author said the bill was still being refined and that the attorney general language was intended to apply to AI companies, while boards would handle individual licensed professionals. After discussion, the committee renewed the motion to re-refer House File 3893 as amended to the Committee on Commerce, Finance, and Policy, and the motion prevailed by voice vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House public safety committee OKs bill to increase fines, jail time for fleeing police 2/19/25
Transcript Highlights:
- do have some questions about the bill language, and I am specifically looking at your section 3, subdivision
- do have some questions about the bill language, and I am specifically looking at your section 3, subdivision
- do have some questions about the bill language, and I am specifically looking at your section 3, subdivision
- I guess I'll just make a comment here that some of those additional subdivisions are covering some things
- I guess I'll just make a comment here that some of those additional subdivisions are covering some things
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 1: subdivision 1 does authorize the city of Plymouth to establish up to two redevelopment districts
- Subdivision 3 provides the districts can be established under these proposed rules until December 31,
- And then finally, subdivision 3 sets the expiration for the district to December 31, 2031.
- And then finally, subdivision 3 sets the expiration for the district to December 31, 2031.
- Subdivision 3 allows the city to establish districts until December 31, 2026.
Summary:
The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee met on February 6, 2025, and first approved the February 5 minutes. The main item was the Office of the State Auditor’s annual report on tax increment financing (TIF), presented by Jason Nord in place of Auditor Blaha, who was ill. Nord explained how TIF captures new property value to finance development, and reviewed statewide data for 2023 reported in 2024.
The report said TIF was used by 382 authorities statewide, with 378 authorities reporting on 1,678 districts. Redevelopment and housing/economic development districts made up the vast majority of districts, with housing districts becoming especially common in Greater Minnesota. Of the $238 million in tax increment generated in 2023, 78% came from the metro area, and most dollars came from redevelopment districts. The report also noted $7.4 million in increment returned to counties, cities, and school districts, and described long-term trends showing early growth in TIF use, reforms in the 1980s and 1990s, a drop after 2002 property tax changes, and another decline after many older districts reached maximum duration.
Committee members asked about uncodified districts, the location of the remaining pre-1979 district, whether the same cities continue using TIF over time, and how Minnesota compares with other states. Nord said the uncodified districts include housing replacement and special-law districts, the pre-1979 district is in Princeton, and the number of authorities starting or stopping use each year is usually small. He also said Minnesota differs from many states, including by allowing pooling. The presentation highlighted that TIF debt statewide is a little over $1.8 billion, mostly in pay-as-you-go notes rather than general obligation bonds, and that many districts decertify early—often years before their maximum term—supporting the chair’s interest in legislation to shorten redevelopment district duration and repeal renewal and renovation districts. No votes were taken on the report.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/17/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:20:40.559>
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- Section two, subdivision four beginning section, subdivision 4.3.10 begins subdivision five. carefully
- Section two, subdivision. Section at? Section two, subdivision.
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4 four beginning section uh subdivision 4 four beginning section uh subdivision
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- penalty referred to the committee on criminal jurisprudence. relating to the authority of a political subdivision
- HB 1514 by Scofield, relating to the authority of the political subdivision to issue a debt to purchase
- For the Committee on Appropriations, HB 1554 by Caprigliano, relating to political subdivisions' authority
- the Texas Commission and law enforcement in hiring those legal permanents, resident of political subdivisions
- 1698, by Schoolcraft, relating to to the amendment of restrictive covenant applicable to certain subdivisions
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, if we're going to get more houses built, we're going to have to have dense subdivisions, smaller
- Now, those may be larger subdivisions that are more complicated than just 10 lots.
- A 10-lot subdivision might not be as complicated, but are there streets, parks, and other things involved
- Things in that subdivision bring in different departments in the city that are going to have their input
- A shot clock was put into place in 2019, establishing a 30-day shot clock for subdivision plat turnarounds
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Subdivision F is for when a parcel does not have an Act 250 permit.
- Subdivision six logging and forestry.
- ;> Subdivision F >> Subdivision F is<01:59:45.600>
for <01:59:45.880>when <01:59 - Subdivision E, jobs in Vermont, aka MPs.
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definition <02:00:44.480>of Subdivision 44 amends the definition of Subdivision 44 amends
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional reflection on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, emphasizing renewal, spring, and the challenges facing Iranian families amid conflict. The speaker connected the holiday’s themes of hope and responsibility to Vermont and democracy, then the chamber moved to routine business, including first readings and referrals of five House bills: H.945 on hemp products, H.946 on utility advertising and costs in rental agreements, H.947 on a residential universal design building code, H.948 on membership of the Retired Employees Committee on Insurance, and H.949 on homestead and non-homestead property tax yields and technical education finance changes. Three Senate bills were also read and referred: S.189 on hospital service reductions, S.203 on penalties for repeat DUI offenses, and S.313 on transforming Vermont’s career technical education system.
The House also recognized several guests and announcements, including family members of members, airport employees, a UVM student intern, and visitors from Brazil. A House concurrent resolution, HCR 168, was read and congratulated Girl Scout Troop 60336 of Milton on earning the Bronze Award for a community garden project that improved accessibility through rain barrels and raised beds. The resolution highlighted the troop’s leadership and the role of its co-leaders, and the chamber applauded the guests in attendance.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 642, relating to youthful offender proceedings, where Representative Booton of Barre City offered an amendment to stop the scheduled expansion of Raise the Age to 20-year-olds. Supporters argued the change would preserve current treatment of 18-year-olds while preventing an automatic expansion they said could strain the system and raise public safety concerns; opponents, including the Judiciary Committee, urged waiting for required Department for Children and Families reports due in 2026 before making changes. After debate, a roll call vote was taken on the amendment, with members calling the roll as the vote proceeded.