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• 07:12.080> with<00:07:12.319> law of Minnesota, especially with law of Minnesota, especially
• the current president of the Minnesota the current president of the Minnesota Chiefs<00:13:34.880
• She said the bill is meant to address those who serve in Minnesota and the state of Minnesota, and that
• crime under Minnesota statute. crime under Minnesota statute.
• the people of Minnesota will be safe. the people of Minnesota will be safe.

Bills: HF1567, HF2809, HF3380

Keywords: public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records

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• [clears throat] Minnesota. [clears throat] Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Workplaces in Minnesota are already heavily regulated.
• So, Workplaces in Minnesota are already Workplaces in Minnesota are already heavily<01:08:49.240>
• Johnson, it's set out in Minnesota Johnson, it's set out in Minnesota statute,<01:40:43.360>

Bills: HF3878, HF4131, HF3796, HF4097

Keywords: airport workers, wage standards, labor rights, minimum wage, economic equity, surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, consumer rights, automated decision systems, Minnesota Statutes, suitable seating, employee seating, workplace seating, occupational safety, workplace safety, labor standards, employer requirements, chair, stool

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• It modified to fit with Minnesota law.
• <00:04:14.959> in and was enacted here in Minnesota in and was enacted here in Minnesota in
• I'm a member of the MSBA Minnesota.
• Minnesota Minnesota family<00:24:13.200> law.
• So I want to add it to the Minnesota Veteran Right, uh, Minnesota Human Rights Act. >> Okay.

Bills: HF3560, HF3295, HF2937, HF3540

Keywords: electronic signatures, estate planning, uniform law, legal documents, Minnesota statutes, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, parenting consultant, parenting time, custody, family court, family law, neutral third party, alternative dispute resolution, child custody, visitation, parenting coordinator

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• CTAS will only work in Minnesota.
• This work we do in partnership with Minnesota.
• Agency to defend Minnesota state law. Mr.
• the rights of Minnesota consumers.
• Maurer Rice back to Minnesota to be displayed in Rice County.

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• > it only work in Minnesota Iowa asked for it only work in Minnesota Iowa asked for it I<00:18
• <00:40:26.000> AG but we also have uh several Minnesota AG but we also have uh several Minnesota
• What's the standing of Minnesota joining that lawsuit? Mr.
• What's the standing of Minnesota joining that lawsuit? Mr.
• Rice back to Minnesota to be displayed in Rice County.

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• I'm from Southwest Minnesota. Hi. I’m from Southwest Minnesota, from Worthington.
• million loss in Revenue if the Minnesota million loss in Revenue if the Minnesota model<00:48:26.440
• Paul the suburbs and greater Minnesota Paul the suburbs and greater Minnesota and<00:57:22.319><
• <01:05:32.960> is job to be able to thrive in Minnesota is job to be able to thrive in Minnesota
• <01:27:46.679> St organizations in Greater Minnesota St organizations in Greater Minnesota

Bills: HF500, HF718, HF1096, HF1246, HF1469

Keywords: nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, workforce development, job training, economic stability, low-income, career pathways, education funding, Summit Academy, employment, STEM programming, GED preparation, Neighborhood Development Center, NDC, small business, entrepreneurship, business training

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• us for potential use of the Minnesota us for potential use of the Minnesota investment<00:21:10.919
• <01:17:23.400> we was for the entire state of Minnesota we was for the entire state of Minnesota
• challenges we face in Greater Minnesota challenges we face in Greater Minnesota is<01:24:30.920>
• housing development in rural Minnesota housing development in rural Minnesota and<01:25:28.960><
• <01:26:00.280> is investing in parts of rural Minnesota is investing in parts of rural Minnesota

Bills: HF1746, HF2585, HF1159, HF2574, HF2839, HF157, HF158, HF160, HF338, HF512

Keywords: Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity

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• Minnesota has a voluntary program, and taxpayers want to do the right thing for Minnesota.
• Under current law, non-residents are required to file a Minnesota income tax return if their Minnesota
• the state income tax on their compensation in Minnesota if they work in Minnesota for thirty days or
• Skilled workers to Minnesota for short-term projects.
• , would you have any tax liability in Minnesota?

Bills: HF2048, HF2360, HF2006, HF950, HF912, HF3140, HF2931

Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding

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• Kunis from the Minnesota Department of Health, and then on Zoom is Ms. Fixon.
• <00:29:46.039> short-term that hot tubs um in Minnesota short-term that hot tubs um in Minnesota
• Minnesota higher education facilities Minnesota higher education facilities Authority<00:47:04.640>
• in there so that if there is a Minnesota in there so that if there is a Minnesota based<00:53:28.200
• <00:53:37.319> we state directly adjacent to Minnesota we state directly adjacent to Minnesota

Bills: HF2371, HF2147, HF2557, HF1165, HF2466, HF2465, HF2482

Keywords: informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority

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• Minnesota Energy Alley is about developing a kind of Silicon Valley of clean energy in Minnesota.
• with clean energy economy Minnesota with clean energy economy Minnesota executive<00:03:25.560><
• through Minnesota Energy Alley, alongside six companies that we have attracted to Minnesota through
• through Minnesota Energy Alley, alongside six companies that we have attracted to Minnesota through
• Minnesota deed the Northwest Minnesota Minnesota deed the Northwest Minnesota Regional<00:56:27.760

Bills: HF1013, HF1598, HF1656, HF2162

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• But third, here in Minnesota, we have Minnesota Statute 32730.

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• lakes uh here in the state of Minnesota. lakes uh here in the state of Minnesota.
• I and Wildlife at the Minnesota DNR.
• Minnesota public to talk about um what Minnesota public to talk about um what what<00:19:03.280> do
• benefits to Minnesota. benefits to Minnesota.
• > model,<00:29:20.399> we So creating the Minnesota model, we So creating the Minnesota

Bills: HF624

Keywords: HF624, Minnesota fishing law, game and fish, walleye stamp, walleye stamp validation, angling, angler, fishing lines, two lines, four lines, open water fishing, ice fishing, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, fishing regulations, fish harvest, conservation, Minnesota Statutes 97C.315, 1183, house

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• directly to Minnesota schools. directly to Minnesota schools.
• <00:07:36.600> State So, otherwise, the the Minnesota State So, otherwise, the the Minnesota
• Minnesota renters would receive nothing. Minnesota renters would receive nothing.
• property tax system here in Minnesota. property tax system here in Minnesota.
• Right now, Minnesota homeowners.

Bills: HF4906, HF3971, HF4777, HF2109, HF2988

Keywords: property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land

Summary: The committee first approved the April 9 minutes, then took up House File 2988, which would extend for eight more years a sales tax exemption tied to Minnesota State High School League tournament ticket revenue that is funneled into the league’s foundation and returned to schools as grants. Chair Youakim and Executive Director Eric Martins said the program sends more than $1.1 million annually back to schools for activity fee reductions, scholarships, coaching and training, AEDs, late buses, and other school needs, with over 98% of funds going directly to schools. Representative Huot and others spoke in support, while Representative Robinson questioned the structure and suggested the state could instead simply reduce ticket prices and not tax the tickets. The committee laid HF 2988 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill. The committee then heard House File 4906, as amended, which would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for owners of residential homesteads and the homestead portion of agricultural property, funded by a $4 billion appropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a clawback for delinquent taxpayers and offsets to ensure no one receives more in property tax refunds than they paid. A House Research staffer said the Department of Revenue viewed the refund as potentially taxable, while House Research said it likely should be treated as a recovery of prior taxes, and the two would follow up. The bill was introduced with testimony from Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, both of whom opposed it, arguing it would create a large budget hole, force future cuts, and disproportionately benefit homeowners while excluding renters and lower-income Minnesotans. Several members also raised concerns. Representative Hewitt said the state should prioritize public safety, rural EMS, and safety-net hospitals rather than a large rebate, and Representative Youakim argued the money would be better spent on longer-term property tax relief and education funding. Representative Hollins said the proposal would worsen racial and wealth inequities because homeownership is lower among communities of color and renters would get nothing. In response, the author and supporters said the bill is meant to put money back into people’s budgets and that individuals should be able to decide how to use their own money. The discussion continued with questions about the bill’s size and fiscal impact, but no final action on HF 4906 was taken in the portion provided.

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• This would make Minnesota the Mr. Chair.
• Under current law, non-residents are required to file a Minnesota income tax return if their Minnesota
• <00:59:34.880> for Minnesota if they work in Minnesota for Minnesota if they work in Minnesota
• In Minnesota, it's even tougher because Minnesota has a dollar threshold.
• Williams, in Minnesota? Uh, no.

Bills: HF2048, HF2360, HF2006, HF950, HF912, HF3140, HF2931

Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding

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• fall short of the need in 2022 Minnesota fall short of the need in 2022 Minnesota Count's<00:20:
• association of family-owned seasonal resorts in Minnesota.
• We own Cedar Point Resort in lovely Marcel, Minnesota.
• We own Cedar Point Resort in lovely Marcel, Minnesota.
• board of the community Minnesota board of the community Minnesota resorters<00:51:28.559> and

Bills: HF1359, HF1829, HF290, HF1933, HF926

Keywords: solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation

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• , in Minnesota, in Minnesota, is<00:15:05.720> Empire,<00:15:05.875> [clears throat]
• It's a burden on Minnesota families.
• it's a burden on Minnesota families. it's a burden on Minnesota families.
• imagine a very very wealthy um Minnesota imagine a very very wealthy um Minnesota family<00:28:20.240
• <00:54:53.800> Housing [clears throat] Minnesota Housing [clears throat] Minnesota Housing

Bills: HF495, HF4321, HF3902, HF4161, HF3755

Keywords: day care, tax subtraction, child care costs, licensed child care, dependent care assistance, HF4321, dependent care assistance programs, gross income exclusion, federal conformity, Internal Revenue Code, individual income tax, Minnesota tax law, tax conformity, child care assistance, employer-provided dependent care, taxable income, state income tax, retroactive tax change, family care benefits, housing tax credit

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• Uh with that, the state of Minnesota.
• we've got uh the uh League of Minnesota we've got uh the uh League of Minnesota Cities<00:02:36.640
• role in ensuring cities across Minnesota role in ensuring cities across Minnesota can<00:03:42.880
• for the state of Minnesota. for the state of Minnesota.
• Minnesota. It also promotes civic duty. Minnesota. It also promotes civic duty.

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• credits as we go here in Minnesota credits as we go here in Minnesota and<00:02:02.000> it
• the largest is um in the Minnesota the largest is um in the Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Power<00:13
• So five different states within MISO sort of touch Minnesota, and Minnesota has the benefit of, you know
• > end<01:04:31.839> up end up in Minnesota and they end up end up in Minnesota and they
• takeaways of the day is that Minnesota takeaways of the day is that Minnesota is<01:41:04.639>

Bills: HF75

Keywords: HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house

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• certified through the Minnesota certified through the Minnesota Pollution<00:07:27.599> Control
• Minnesota is clear about water priority. Minnesota is clear about water priority.
• in Minnesota.
• and I'm licensed engineer in Minnesota. and I'm licensed engineer in Minnesota.
• Minnesota consumers.

Bills: HF3793, HF3699, HF793, HF3322, HF3426

Keywords: groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements

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• Minnesota Statute set some context.
• I don't think Minnesota would know that you even do grants.
• specified projects in Greater Minnesota specified projects in Greater Minnesota and<01:20:47.720
• <01:26:11.480> Parks am chair of the Greater Minnesota Parks am chair of the Greater Minnesota
• Council, and Greater Minnesota. Council, and Greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF3564

Keywords: Greater Minnesota, regional parks, trails, grants, local government, 1183, house

Summary: The Legacy Finance Committee met to approve the prior meeting minutes and then heard a presentation from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on its performance audit of the Department of Natural Resources’ administration of Outdoor Heritage Fund grants. OLA explained that the DNR generally complied with the criteria tested, but the audit identified two main problem areas: grant payments and grant monitoring. The audit covered 13 grants, mostly legislatively named grants awarded in fiscal year 2020, and reviewed agreements, amendments, payments, monitoring, and some site visits. OLA reported that for three grantees, totaling about $400,000, invoices lacked enough detail to determine whether costs were allowable, and about $5,000 was paid to two grantees without sufficient supporting documentation. The auditors also said DNR lacked policies defining allowable costs and what “directly related to and necessary” means under state law. On monitoring, DNR missed required annual visits for six grants, made payments on current progress reports that were missing or not on file, and had weaknesses in closeout evaluations, including missing required elements, late completion, and two grants with no closeout evaluation at all. OLA recommended stronger documentation, clearer guidelines with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, timely monitoring and closeout, obtaining progress reports before payment, and improved internal controls. Members reacted strongly to the findings, especially the repeated failures to follow grant procedures and the risks of legislatively named grants and advance payments. Representative Heintzeman and Vice Chair Skraba questioned whether the issues reflected broader problems in state grant oversight and asked about prepayments, follow-up, and whether more legislative action was needed. OLA officials said they do not rely on self-attestation, but instead retest agencies after 2 to 3 years, and noted a new annual update-report process that will track whether agencies implement prior recommendations. Judy Randall, the Legislative Auditor, said the laws and policies already exist and emphasized that the issue is ensuring agency staff follow them; she also said most recommendations in the recent update report had been implemented. No further committee action or vote was taken on the audit during this portion of the meeting.