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• Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
• We'll try this again, and I do encourage a yes vote. in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 127A. in Minnesota
• , greater Minnesota, greater Minnesota, and<00:46:38.760> as<00:46:38.920> we<00:46
• Minnesota is $197. Minnesota is $197.
• A chance to<01:32:45.320> make<01:32:45.560> Minnesota to make Minnesota to make Minnesota

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Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The chamber received Senate messages announcing a joint convention for the governor’s message and transmitting Senate Files 1251, 3769, and 3868. The House also introduced House Files 4868 through 4933 and adopted committee reports and comparison report motions without objection. The Rules Committee placed several bills on the calendar and required pre-filing of amendments for specified measures. On the calendar, the House passed Senate File 3602, which enacts the Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act and expands electronic signing to estate planning documents beyond wills. Supporters said it would help people who are homebound, hospitalized, or in rural areas and reduce uncertainty for banks and hospitals about electronically signed powers of attorney and health care directives. The bill passed 134-0. The House also passed House File 3516, a Board of Dentistry policy bill that updates licensure language, allows retired dentists to serve low-income uninsured patients, and increases the number of dental hygienists a dentist may collaborate with from four to eight; it passed 134-0. The House then passed House File 3528, a technical barbering bill that reduces training and retesting burdens, gives the board more testing flexibility, repeals duplicative rules, clarifies that waxing is not barbering, and makes other fee and registration changes; it passed 134-0. House File 3718, updating veterinary medicine and veterinary technology statutes, was amended to restore board seal language and then passed 134-0 as amended. Supporters said it modernizes definitions and standards, recognizes licensed veterinary technicians, and may help address veterinary shortages, especially in greater Minnesota. Finally, the House passed Senate File 3402, which broadens who may serve as a medical consultant for Community Health Boards to include additional licensed professionals such as DOs, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses; it passed 134-0. The chamber also considered several motions to move bills between committees, including referrals involving veterans, education, health, and psilocybin-related legislation. A motion to suspend the rules for House File 4487 was presented, and the bill was described as providing a one-time $1 billion property tax rebate or credit, but the transcript cuts off during extended debate on that motion before any final disposition is shown.

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• problematic to be clear Minnesota problematic to be clear Minnesota dealers<00:09:31.399> are
• ours this should not be the Minnesota ours this should not be the Minnesota Pollution<00:27:05.320
• Minnesota house and the Minnesota Minnesota house and the Minnesota Senate's<00:27:11.159> conversation
• for the new vehicle sales in Minnesota for the new vehicle sales in Minnesota<00:36:05.640> all

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• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• that we would be expanding in Minnesota. that we would be expanding in Minnesota.
• regionally of which Minnesota is a part. regionally of which Minnesota is a part.
• uh in Minnesota specific impact report? uh in Minnesota specific impact report?
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

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• state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
• businesses and Minnesota job creators and Minnesota jobs.
• Minnesota for passing this bill. Minnesota for passing this bill.
• of Minnesota small businesses Democrats of Minnesota small businesses and<01:53:51.760> Minnesota
• So, there is no good reason to harm Minnesota businesses, to harm Minnesota taxpayers like Minnesota

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• A report by the Minnesota problem.
• Minnesota and across the nation. Minnesota and across the nation.
• Minnesota. This law would affect that. Minnesota. This law would affect that.
• Minnesota created its corporations. Minnesota created its corporations.
• from very rich individuals in Minnesota? from very rich individuals in Minnesota?

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• our region and put motans and Minnesota our region and put motans and Minnesota businesses<00:03
• And Section 5 states that it is the goal of the Minnesota state of Minnesota to support the development
• Section 5 states that it is the goal of the Minnesota state of Minnesota to support the development and
• Section 5 states that it is the goal of the Minnesota state of Minnesota to support the development and
• goal is essential for Minnesota goal is essential for Minnesota businesses<00:15:12.519> to

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Summary: The House Energy Finance and Policy Committee met to approve the January 16 minutes and then heard House File 9, which was referred to the Committee on Taxes after the committee’s action. The bill was presented as an energy policy measure aimed at reliability and affordability. It would expand hydroelectric power’s eligibility under the state’s energy standard, delay certain carbon-free compliance requirements for utilities that do not meet a retail rate benchmark, prohibit local permits to demolish fossil fuel plants under certain conditions, state support for carbon capture and sequestration without creating a state funding obligation, end the nuclear moratorium, and expand the sales tax exemption for residential natural gas and electricity used as primary heat year-round starting after June 30, 2026. The committee also took up and adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which clarified that the carbon capture language does not obligate state spending. The bill’s sponsor argued that Minnesota’s current energy policy is driving up costs and threatening reliability, especially during extreme cold, and said the bill would create “off-ramps” from existing mandates to protect ratepayers and businesses. He cited reliability concerns, MISO/NERC risk assessments, rising utility rates, and the need for an all-of-the-above energy approach, including hydro and nuclear. He also said the bill would reduce taxes by broadening the sales tax exemption for residential heating. Testimony was mixed but generally focused on reliability, affordability, and the role of nuclear power. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce supported the bill’s emphasis on keeping power reliable and affordable, with both saying Minnesota needs dispatchable, carbon-free resources and noting concerns about high electricity costs and future demand from data centers and AI. The Prairie Island Indian Community opposed lifting the nuclear moratorium without a viable waste solution, describing the long-term burden of spent nuclear fuel on its community and asking for more consultation. Xcel Energy said its nuclear plants have operated safely and reliably for decades, support low-cost and low-carbon power, and could be part of the state’s energy transition, but it emphasized the need for tribal participation and said decisions about retiring fossil plants should remain within the existing Public Utilities Commission resource planning process.

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• program here in the state of Minnesota program here in the state of Minnesota we<00:01:15.159>
• Health Plan every County in Minnesota Health Plan every County in Minnesota has<00:08:16.879>
• for the basic health plan or Minnesota for the basic health plan or Minnesota care<00:13:57.160>
• the counties in the state of Minnesota the counties in the state of Minnesota and<00:40:58.119><
• being able to have eliminated Minnesota being able to have the<00:42:46.680> Minnesota<00:42:

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• Students from every part of Minnesota, every county, seek a degree from the University of Minnesota,
• Minnesota Minnesota KRON<00:07:05.360> as<00:07:05.520> we<00:07:05.720> look<00
• Crookston are from Minnesota.
• professionals in Minnesota.
• professionals in Minnesota.

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• She has a clear vision for a better Minnesota, a Minnesota that we make more affordable, safe, and build
• the Minnesota the Minnesota house<00:02:06.799> at<00:02:06.960> this<00:02:07.200
• speaker of the Minnesota speaker of the Minnesota house<00:02:38.440> thank<00:02:38.640>
• a better Minnesota a Vision for a better Minnesota a Minnesota<00:03:42.360> that<00:03:42.439
• Minnesota Minnesota [Applause]

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Summary: The House met to elect a Speaker. Representative Baker nominated Lisa Demuth on behalf of the Republican caucus, emphasizing civility, trust, inclusiveness, bipartisanship, and the need to unify a divided chamber. Representative Igo seconded the nomination, praising Demuth’s experience, integrity, consensus-building, and focus on affordability, safety, and future planning. On behalf of the DFL caucus, Representative Mhler nominated Melissa Hortman, describing her leadership in football metaphors and highlighting her work since 2019, including the Minnesota Values Project, her handling of major crises, and her willingness to put the institution and state above personal interests. Representative Hollands seconded Hortman’s nomination, stressing her mentorship, willingness to collaborate across differences, and sacrifice for the greater good. Nominations were then closed, and the clerk pro tem called the roll for the Speaker election. After the roll call, the results were announced as 67 votes for Representative D. Dibble and 65 votes for Representative Hortman. The presiding officer declared Representative D. Dibble duly elected Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 session. Members were appointed to escort the speaker-elect to the rostrum, and Senator Bobby Joe Champion administered the oath of office. In remarks after taking the oath and receiving the gavel, the new Speaker thanked family, supporters, voters, and colleagues, said the office was an honor and a responsibility, and pledged to lead with integrity, respect, collaboration, and accountability. The Speaker said the House should focus on real results for Minnesotans, maintain civility, keep government efficient and accountable, and work across party lines on issues such as public safety, schools, workforce shortages, infrastructure, and support for farmers.

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• Other states the state of Minnesota.
• <00:13:48.320> I University of Minnesota years ago. I University of Minnesota years ago.
• for college would need to stay in Minnesota.
• Minnesota, I would gladly sign that. Minnesota, I would gladly sign that.
• And so I stay right here in Minnesota.

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• median income in Minnesota. median income in Minnesota.
• We want to entice workers to come to Minnesota and our Minnesota young people to stay in Minnesota as
• We want to entice workers to come to Minnesota and our Minnesota young people to stay in Minnesota as
• We want to entice workers to come to Minnesota and our Minnesota young people to stay in Minnesota as
• of greater Minnesota tour of Minnesota of greater Minnesota up<01:39:32.159> north<01:39:33.360

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• I looked very hard at University of Minnesota and Minnesota schools.
• Minnesota and Minnesota schools. Minnesota and Minnesota schools.
• back to Minnesota? back to Minnesota? >> I<00:09:42.880> will.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• c> the<01:37:08.639> Minnesota Diagnostic Lab, the the Minnesota Diagnostic Lab, the the Minnesota

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• I'm the legislative chair of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and the Minnesota Association
• They're not registered in the state of Minnesota.
• Of the VFW members here in Minnesota.
• Here in Minnesota, we were able to obtain $660 million in benefits for Minnesota veterans and their dependents
• I'm a Minnesota-based attorney; I went to the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated Mavicum

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• thank you for your service to Minnesota thank you for your service to Minnesota thanks<00:02:03.119
• She has a clear vision for a better Minnesota, a Minnesota that we make more affordable, safe, and build
• She has a clear vision for a better Minnesota, a Minnesota that we make more affordable, safe, and build
• She has a clear vision for a better Minnesota, a Minnesota that we make more affordable, safe, and build
• be the next speaker of the Minnesota be the next speaker of the Minnesota House<00:36:09.800>

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Summary: The House convened for the opening of the 2025-2026 Minnesota legislative session. Secretary of State Steve Simon called the chamber to order, appointed a clerk pro tem, and Pastor Ben Mayatt delivered the prayer before the Pledge of Allegiance. The clerk then conducted the roll call, and after an initial dispute over quorum and authority, the House determined that 67 members were present, establishing a quorum. The main business was organizing the House. Members nominated and seconded Representative Lisa Demuth for Speaker, and she was elected on a 67-0 roll call vote. After taking the oath, Speaker Demuth delivered remarks emphasizing service, civility, bipartisan cooperation, accountability, and focusing on practical results for Minnesotans. The House also adopted a resolution accepting the findings in the District 40B election contest and declaring a vacancy there, and another resolution adopting temporary House rules for the session, including a committee structure and a fraud prevention/state government oversight committee. Members then adopted a resolution authorizing necessary House employees to continue working, and the Speaker announced appointments for Speaker pro tempore, Deputy Speaker pro tempore, and the House Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration. The House also approved permanent desk assignments for the Republican and DFL caucuses. The session ended with announcements about a reception and a Rules Committee meeting, followed by adjournment until noon on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

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• The Minnesota Humanities Center, over the last four years, has been in partnership with the Minnesota
• The Minnesota Humanities Center, over the last four years, has been in partnership with the Minnesota
• Rick is from Balaton, Minnesota. If you've not been there, it's in southwest Minnesota.
• Rick is from Balaton, Minnesota. If you've not been there, it's in southwest Minnesota.
• Rick is from Balaton, Minnesota. If you've not been there, it's in southwest Minnesota.

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• Joseph, Minnesota.
• state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
• Minnesota Statute 192.52. Minnesota Statute 192.52.
• the Disabled Veterans of Minnesota. the Disabled Veterans of Minnesota.
• gathering of veterans for Minnesota. gathering of veterans for Minnesota.

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Summary: The committee heard an introductory presentation from Sam Daily of Believe It Canine Service Partners, a nonprofit that trains service dogs free of charge for disabled veterans. Daily described the organization’s work with veterans, including placements with MACV and a service dog at Veteran Village in Eagan, and said the group has placed 80 teams so far. Senator Howe asked whether the organization had pursued Support Our Troops grants, and Daily said it had received two SOS grants. The first bill taken up was Senate File 4172, as amended, which would expand eligibility for burial in Minnesota state veterans cemeteries to honorably discharged reservists, National Guard members, and Air National Guard members, and would allow some honor guard use for eligible people. Senator Howe said the bill corrects an inequity for Guard and reserve members who served honorably but are not currently eligible. Glenn Pence testified in support, saying the bill recognizes National Guard service and should allow those veterans to be buried with others they served alongside. MDVA’s David Swantek supported the concept but warned that expanded eligibility would increase demand, especially at Little Falls, and could shorten its projected capacity timeline from about 48 years to about 30 years. The committee adopted the A1 amendment and then laid the bill over for inclusion in the Veterans and Military Affairs Finance Omnibus Bill. The committee then heard Senate File 4026, which sets standards for MDVA competitive grants and adds accountability and residency requirements. Senator Koran said the bill would help the department review grants and ensure funds serve Minnesota veterans and families. MDVA chief of staff Dave Belfi supported the bill, saying it reflects agency feedback, aligns with existing residency rules, and does not affect CVSO, VSO, or Support Our Troops grants. The A1 amendment was adopted, and the bill was laid over for inclusion in the omnibus bill. Next, Senate File 4807 was heard, a bill to update pay for National Guard soldiers and airmen called to state active duty. MDVA and National Guard officials said the bill would simplify statute language and raise the minimum base pay for lower ranks to the E5 level, with future adjustments tied to federal pay tables. Senator Kunesh asked about funding, and staff explained the cost would come through an open general-fund emergency appropriation, estimated at about $30,000 annually but varying with activations. The committee adopted amendments to incorporate SF 4172 and SF 4026 into SF 4807, made technical corrections, and then recommended SF 4807, as amended, to pass and be referred to the full committee. Finally, the committee heard Senate File 3603, which would create a program allowing school districts to issue high school diplomas to Minnesota veterans who left school to serve during the Korean conflict or Vietnam War. Senator Rasmussen said the bill recognizes veterans who interrupted their education for service. MDVA’s John Kelly supported the bill, noting it reflects input from MDVA and the Department of Education and that similar programs exist in other states. The committee voted to recommend the bill to pass and refer it to the full committee. The meeting also began discussion of Senate File 4560, which would formalize the Commander's Task Force, but the transcript cuts off before that bill was acted on.

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• Chair Aaron Repinski, District 26A, which is Winona, Minnesota, and southeast Minnesota.
• Chair Aaron Repinski, District 26A, which is Winona, Minnesota, and southeast Minnesota.
• The DAV of Minnesota will be funding half of the price of buses from anywhere in Minnesota.
• The DAV of Minnesota will be funding half of the price of buses from anywhere in Minnesota.
• The DAV of Minnesota will be funding half of the price of buses from anywhere in Minnesota.

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Summary: The Veterans and Military Affairs Division held its first meeting with a quorum present, opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and reviewed decorum expectations and basic operating rules. Members and staff introduced themselves, and Chair Aaron Repinski emphasized that the committee would operate as a nonpartisan body focused on veterans’ issues. No minutes were approved because it was the division’s first meeting. Nonpartisan House staff then gave an overview of the Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs, including their missions, organizational structure, and budgets. The presentation highlighted the Minnesota National Guard, Camp Ripley, enlistment incentives, the Emergency Services Program, and the Veterans Affairs programs for veterans homes, cemeteries, benefits assistance, and state-funded benefits such as the State Soldiers Assistance Program, Minnesota GI Bill, and Post-9/11 bonus. Staff also noted housing and homelessness-related initiatives, several committee-supported outside programs, and the Support Our Troops license plate funding split between the two agencies. The committee then heard from Trent Dils of Disabled American Veterans Minnesota on behalf of the Commander's Task Force, a coalition of congressionally chartered veterans organizations. He described the group’s unanimous legislative process and urged continuation of a separate veterans omnibus bill, arguing it has helped keep veterans issues apart from broader partisan disputes. He also began outlining the task force’s 2025 priorities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping benefits for veterans, but the transcript cuts off before the full list or any committee action on those priorities is completed.

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• Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Thank you. Minnesota. Thank you.
• of Minnesota of Minnesota millions.
• Minnesota has a proud Olympic Minnesota?
• Minnesota legally? Minnesota legally?

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• opportunities for States like Minnesota opportunities for States like Minnesota um<00:03:26.159>
• <00:04:13.400> um activity is occurring in Minnesota um activity is occurring in Minnesota
• selection magazine shows that Minnesota selection magazine shows that Minnesota is<00:04:18.560>
• Minnesota thank you representative Minnesota thank you representative Schultz<00:36:47.400> um

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• But today neither the Minnesota nor the U.S.
• executive to dor for outfront Minnesota executive to dor for outfront Minnesota our<00:02:32.360
• <00:04:54.560> where erosion we believe in a Minnesota where erosion we believe in a Minnesota
• <00:08:32.240> that to build an inclusive Minnesota that to build an inclusive Minnesota that
• in Minnesota or um ra Minnesota is a in Minnesota or um ra Minnesota is a member<00:24:03.960> of

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