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• For purposes of this subdivision, governmental entity means any state or local agency or instrumentality
• For purposes of<00:08:49.920> this<00:08:50.080> subdivision,<00:08:50.880> governmental
• <00:08:51.519> entity of this subdivision, governmental entity of this subdivision, governmental

Bills: HB545, HB545

Keywords: Escambia County, probate court, court fees, legal services, judicial legislation, HB545, legal tender, cash rounding, nearest five cents, nickel rounding, in-person cash transaction, cash transactions, change making, sales tax, Department of Revenue, merchant payments, consumer payments, currency rounding, cash payment, retail transactions

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• And then were cross-referenced in the section that is 127A.21, subdivision 6.
• section that is cross-referenced in the section that is 127<00:02:26.720> A21<00:02:27.720> subdivision
• <00:02:29.840> That<00:02:30.319> section<00:02:30.959> 12 127 A21 subdivision
• That section 12 127 A21 subdivision 6.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• , who live in these these subdivisions, who live in these these subdivisions, they're<01:27:27.280
• that are not part of a subdivision that are not part of a subdivision application<03:28:01.520><
• So where do the subdivision owners have any say in what's going on in their subdivision with this bill
• subdivision with this bill? subdivision with this bill?
• businesses in that subdivision? businesses in that subdivision?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• It's to limit the period during which a transfer of land from family members, exempt from subdivision
• The amendment is on page one with the following: is exempt from subdivision regulations to 24 months
• following with the following is<00:01:36.640> exempt<00:01:37.040> from<00:01:37.280> subdivision
• <00:01:38.000> regulations is exempt from subdivision regulations is exempt from subdivision

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• better defining what a multifamily residential development is and tying it to the site plan and subdivision
• <00:38:41.839> planner and tying it to the site planner and tying it to the site planner subdivision
• > uh,<00:38:43.359> review<00:38:43.680> regulations<00:38:44.160> for subdivision
• uh, review regulations for subdivision uh, review regulations for what<00:38:44.640> would<00

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on HB 1065, a housing bill that would clarify when multifamily and mixed-use housing may be allowed on commercially zoned land, define infrastructure standards, and preserve municipal discretion over where such development can occur. Prime sponsor Representative David Priest said the bill is intended to help address the housing shortage by using already developed commercial areas without overriding local planning. The New Hampshire Municipal Association, through Brody Dees, said it supports the bill and views it as a priority, but noted it is still discussing related language with stakeholders and wants clearer definitions for multifamily development, infrastructure, and adaptive reuse while preserving local control over commercial land use. Testimony was mixed. Ivy Van, a certified planner, opposed the bill because she said the infrastructure language is too restrictive and could exclude properties served by private utilities or septic systems. Chris Freeman, a housing provider, was generally supportive but recommended technical changes, arguing the infrastructure definition may be too broad and that the adaptive reuse language could unintentionally block useful building modifications. He said the bill should be clarified so it does not discourage reuse projects. The committee then moved to discussion of an accessory dwelling unit bill, with Representative Turkot describing changes that would shift some ADU approvals from a matter of right to conditional use or special exception, allow municipalities more control over attached versus detached units, set parking standards tied to single-family dwellings, and adjust size limits. He argued the bill would restore local discretion and prevent ADUs from becoming primarily rental units. Representative Reed pushed back, saying detached ADUs can help meet housing needs and provide opportunities for small landlords, while other members questioned how the bill would affect existing detached structures and breezeways. No votes were taken in the excerpt, and the chair also noted a recess and time limits for later testimony.

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• Subdivision 16 of the bill includes 11 extensions of previous appropriations.
• <00:01:22.840> Subdivision<00:01:23.400> 16 other accounting reasons.
• Subdivision 16 other accounting reasons.
• Subdivision 16 of<00:01:24.120> the<00:01:24.240> bill<00:01:24.600> includes<00

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 3426, the annual LCCMR appropriation bill funding projects from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF), which is supported by state lottery proceeds and does not affect the general fund. The bill was described as containing 108 appropriations totaling $102.036 million, including 11 extensions of prior appropriations, and a new community grants program funded at $28.18 million under the constitutional limit. The author noted the bill is the second year of funding after the 2024 voter-approved amendment renewing the ENRTF and community grants program. Members discussed the bill’s scope and purpose, including projects for scientific research, PFAS mitigation and testing, rapid testing for chronic wasting disease, parks and trails, outdoor recreation, and solid waste/recycling innovation. Co-Chair Heintzeman said the bill had involved many conversations, thanked the author for working with the caucus, and noted that a missing project issue had been addressed to improve the bill’s path forward. He also said statutory changes were being made to the community grants program to reduce fraud risk and incorporate suggestions from the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Co-Chair Koznick asked about whether lottery-funded ENRTF dollars had ever been considered for proportional returns to districts, but the author said he was not aware of such discussions and emphasized that the fund benefits all Minnesotans through projects across the state. After no further questions, the chair renewed the motion to recommend House File 3426 for placement on the general register, and the committee approved it by voice vote with no opposition recorded.

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• Then in subdivision three are definitions.
• And then in subdivision that is applied.
• The credit may be also in subdivision 9.
• The credit may be also in subdivision 9.
• uh the credit may be also in subdivision uh the credit may be also in subdivision 9.<00:17:01.759

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures
• Clean Water fund recipients are to follow statute mandates in chapter 144D.50, subdivision 4, expenditures

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We can go through<00:08:31.840> every<00:08:32.120> subdivision<00:08:32.719> if
• <00:08:32.880> you<00:08:33.000> want through every subdivision if you want through every
• subdivision if you want to,<00:08:33.960> but<00:08:34.120> I<00:08:34.320> I<00
• because we are not touching subdivision because we are not touching those<00:08:40.880> subdivisions
• those subdivisions separately. those subdivisions separately.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took Senate File 3210 off the table and then adopted an amendment from Representative Nadeau that added the word “reasonable” and a statutory reference clarifying who qualifies as a person with a disability. The bill, as amended, was then given third reading. The measure is described as relating to human rights and disability accommodations as protection from discrimination. Representative Hicks, the bill’s author, said the proposal is intended to send a clear message that discrimination against people with disabilities is unlawful and that entities must engage in a good-faith process to identify reasonable accommodations. Supporters, including Representatives Finke, Feist, and Luetkemeyer, argued the bill reinforces existing law, reflects the interactive process already used in practice, and helps protect access in employment, public accommodations, schools, and other settings. Hicks also responded to questions from Representative Joy by describing the process as a simple conversation to meet a person’s needs. Representative Niska opposed the bill, arguing that it is unclear whether it changes the meaning of other provisions in the Minnesota Human Rights Act beyond employment and that it could create ambiguity and more litigation for businesses, schools, and public entities. He said the legislature should be explicit if it intends to change those provisions and warned the bill could invite lawsuits rather than provide clarity. Representative Loegering-Nicolai responded that the bill would change the practice of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and that referencing the interactive process in public policy would provide a lens for assessing whether accommodations were handled in good faith. No final vote on passage was taken in the portion provided.

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• I could build those paragraphs underneath that subdivision B.
• I could build those paragraphs underneath that subdivision B if the task force would like as well, if
• That way it catches all political subdivisions, whether it be counties, cities. Sounds good.
• So I have the actual portion. 1409-06.6.6 subdivision or 1409 dash 06.6 subdivision 6.6.6.6.6. 6.6. 6.6
• As opposed to subdivision 6. So the second part of that would be subdivision 5, not subdivision 6.

Keywords: 908, all

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• Oklahoma's vice president and director of athletics, he's the longest-tenured man of football bowl subdivision
• We can provide uniformity in spending across our state, our subdivisions, our counties, our cities, and
• We moved both of those to the state level to provide uniformity amongst the state and its subdivisions
• bid notice or bid information prior to public exhibition and extend those to agents of political subdivisions
• This will allow violators of this section from contracting with the state or its subdivisions.

Bills: HB3329, HR1039, HR1040, HB3413, HB3414, HB3415, HB3416, HB3417, HB3418, HB3419, HB3420, HB3706, HB3711, HB4139, HB1268, HB3660, HJR1023, HB3298, HB3056, HJR1084, HB3934, HB3919, HB4118, HB4119, HB3791, HB4260, HB4178, HB4215, HB4324, HB3270, HB4352, HB4305, HB2955, HB3315, HB3066, HB1245, HB4125, HB3075, HB3129, HB3239, HB4153, HB3265, HB4491, SB680, HB4263, HB4268, HB1675, HB3885, HB2984, HB3697, HB2959, HB3671, HB3852, HB2933, HB3057, HB3802, HB4294, HB4285, HB3708, HB3979, HB3977, HB3986, HB3985, HB3588, HB3742, HB3845, HJR1070, HB3590, HB3595, HB3391, HB3183, HB3764, HB3765, HB1002, HB4434, HJR1086, HB4060, HB3881, HB3500, HB4408, HB3648, HB3127, HB3606

Keywords: long-term care, advisory board, sunset legislation, mental health, psychologists, University of Oklahoma, gymnastics, NCAA, congratulations, sports excellence, recognition, honor, athletics, Joseph Castiglione, leadership, education, sports management, HB3413, public finance, state budget

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• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was
• Speaker, your Committee Number Seven, Corporations, Elections, and Political Subdivisions, to whom was

Keywords: 916, all

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• Retirement programs of state employees or employees of any political subdivision, or health or retiree
• plans of state employees of any public political subdivisions.
• or health or retiree plans of state employees of any public political subdivisions.
• Currently, political subdivisions... ...under the same terms and conditions as state agencies.
• Currently, political subdivisions, including school districts, have the option of participating in the

Keywords: 908, all

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• Subdivision one establishes the commission and provides the duties.
• Subdivision two requires the commission to include six members from the Minnesota House of Representatives
• Um<00:01:24.440> so,<00:01:24.760> subdivision<00:01:25.360> one<00:01:25.560>
• > establishes<00:01:26.280> the Um so, subdivision one establishes the Um so, subdivision
• Um section two or subdivision duties.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It would be a subdivision or something, but does not need an alteration of terrain permit.
• <01:18:56.679> or<01:18:56.840> something it would be a subdivision or something it
• when we design a residential subdivision when we design a residential subdivision and<01:57:06.239
• For your average subdivision that's doing single-lot development, that equates to a 25-lot subdivision
• For your average subdivision that's doing single-lot development, that equates to a 25-lot subdivision

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• While this information isn't always necessary by the other political subdivisions when they're preparing
• And would it be easier if we had all the political subdivisions on the same calendar?
• That information gets to be a little bit tricky to get from some of the political subdivisions.
• We get budgets and levy certifications from all the taxing districts and political subdivisions.
• 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 Committee met to begin its study of the feasibility and desirability of revising the content of the real estate tax statement to improve property tax transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive under House Bill 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, and the Legacy Fund portion of that credit. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from the North Dakota Association of Counties described the full annual tax cycle, from county budgeting and valuation notices to budget hearing notices, levy certification, cap calculations, and final tax statement mailing. They emphasized that counties and auditors do extensive coordination with taxing districts and neighboring counties, and that the process is labor-intensive and often manual. Members discussed the limited public response to budget notices and tax statements, the difficulty of explaining the legislative tax relief line, the 3% cap and valuation issues, and whether more frequent assessments or different timing would improve understanding. Several members and witnesses noted that many taxpayers only engage when they receive their final bill, and that clarity may be more important than adding more detail. NDACO also presented a rough cost survey from eight counties, estimating an average tax statement cost of about 74 cents and a statewide total near $600,000 for printing and mailing tax statements alone, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing. Witnesses noted that House Bill 1176 added other mailings and notices, increasing county workload and cost beyond the statement itself. The committee then heard from software vendors, who explained how their systems handle tax billing, budget notices, valuation notices, primary residence credit processing, and tax levy calculations, and they identified the 1600/1685 primary residence credit and discount interaction as a current programming challenge. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and focused on gathering testimony and identifying issues for possible future recommendations or bill drafts.

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• The response began that the bill references Minnesota statute 624.172, subdivision 5.
• But, um, the language of acquiescence is also found in 256L.04, subdivision 10.
• But, um, the language of acquiescence is also found in 256L.04, subdivision 10.
• But, um, the language of acquiescence is also found in 256L.04, subdivision 10.
• So, that kind of defines subdivision 10.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• You know, they include in the second subdivision the resolution that's supposed to be submitted and the
• Subdivision three talks about referendum requirements.
• <00:29:38.160> uh subdivision uh subdivision uh the<00:29:39.120> resolution<00:29:39.640
• Um Um Um Subdivision<00:30:04.960> three<00:30:05.160> talks<00:30:05.440> about
• <00:30:05.680> referendum Subdivision three talks about referendum Subdivision three talks about

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• When land grants became political subdivisions in 2004, they had the opportunity to seek capital outlay
• The land grants, as you know, are political subdivisions eligible for capital outlay, and yet the approach
• to capital and infrastructure projects, currently there are 28 land-grants that are political subdivisions
• You know, our land grants are political subdivisions of the state, and yet they were not receiving any
• So they're political subdivisions of the state, and, you know, they...

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• The other funds line item in subdivision 2, Section 1 of this act includes the sum of $11.8 million from
• States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or prevent a law enforcement officer of a political subdivision
• And then it will be distributed back to the political subdivision upon compliance with this section.
• It gives the Attorney General the opportunity to tell a subdivision they're not under sanctuary policy
• It's going to get put away until the city or subdivision gets it right, and then the money comes back

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and a quorum call, then took up House amendments to Senate Bills 2009, 2147, and 2113. On motion, the Senate refused to concur in the House amendments and appointed conference committees for each bill. The chamber then considered several House bills, adopting amendments and passing House Bill 1556, which creates a Children's Cabinet work group to study out-of-home placement and treatment for children with behavioral health issues, and House Bill 1363, which directs development of a customizable cardiac emergency response plan template for schools and athletic events. House Bill 1533, requiring students to complete a half-unit of financial literacy for graduation, also passed after amendment. House Bill 1226, dealing with masks in public places and protest-related identification concerns, passed after the Judiciary Committee removed language about complying with law enforcement requests to unmask.