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• > our<00:04:17.919> county Minnesota relies heavily on our county Minnesota relies heavily
• compared to many other states, Minnesota compared to many other states, Minnesota as<00:04:31.440
• We also know that Minnesota tribes.
• Nationally and in Minnesota, we have seen that change or reform is expensive, taxing on the workforce
• Maxa um and the association of Minnesota Maxa um and the association of Minnesota counties<00:13

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• I'm the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard. Thank you, Representative Olson.
• I'm the Adjutant General of the Minnesota<00:02:24.600> National<00:02:25.040> Guard.
• <00:02:25.920> Thank<00:02:26.200> you, Minnesota National Guard.
• Thank you, Minnesota National Guard. Thank you, Representative<00:02:27.160> Olson.
• National Guard and other reserve components.

Bills: HF4615, HF3532, HF4492, HF4171

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• happened recently in Minnesota. happened recently in Minnesota.
• something so special about Minnesota. something so special about Minnesota.
• Minnesota can be brave.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• they could sue the state of Minnesota. they could sue the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3433, HF3402, HF3412, HF3405, HF3404

Keywords: assault weapons, semi-automatic rifle, military-style firearm, gun ban, firearms regulation, gun control, public safety, BCA, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, background check, transferee permit, private gun sale, waiting period, felony possession, gross misdemeanor, AR-15, AK-47, Uzi, TEC-9, high-capacity magazine

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• Minnesota renters are an count on.
• When a person serves in a national service program such as Minnesota Reading Corps, Conservation Corps
• When a person serves in a national service program such as Minnesota Reading Corps, Conservation Corps
• Juliawanude and I lead Serve Minnesota. Juliawanude and I lead Serve Minnesota.
• in Minnesota. Thanks very much. in Minnesota. Thanks very much.

Bills: HF4119, HF3959, HF3792, HF3913, HF3752

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

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• Having witnessed recent DHS and ICE activities in states like Minnesota, where communities have been
• Guard or U.S.
• , maneuvers, formations, or drills, and while on active duty rather than on training duty by the National
• Disaster Medical System, and... ...active duty rather than on training duty by the National Disaster
• Guard or Armed Forces Reserve members leaves of absence without loss of time, pay, or efficiency rating

Bills: HB2416, HB2663, HB2759, HB2806

Keywords: border security, drug trafficking, human smuggling, law enforcement funding, Arizona, public safety, immigration, military leave, national guard, employment rights, paid leave, disaster response, veterans services, education programs, funding, appropriation, Yavapai county, lawful presence, public programs, verification

Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2416 would appropriate $20 million for DPS border support, including equipment, officer positions, and grants to local governments for border-related prosecutions and detention costs. Supporters, including the Arizona Sheriffs Association, said the funds are fully used each year and are largely spent on drug interdiction; opponents argued the bill’s immigration-related language could expand enforcement and that the money should instead go to health care, education, food assistance, or prevention programs. After debate, the committee passed HB 2416 on a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered HB 2806, which would require county recorders, ADOT, and AHCCCS to use the federal SAVE system and report citizenship-verification results to JLBC and the Auditor General. The sponsor was absent, and an ACLU representative testified in opposition, arguing SAVE is not appropriate for voter eligibility checks, could disenfranchise eligible citizens, and would likely cause litigation and administrative confusion. Members raised concerns about necessity, due process, and whether the state already verifies citizenship adequately, but the bill still received a do-pass recommendation on a 4-3 vote. HB 2663, a technical cleanup bill updating military leave language for state and local employees who are National Guard or Reserve members, drew no opposition and passed unanimously. HB 2759 would appropriate $500,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for grants tied to veterans programs at Yavapai County institutions; testimony described it as helping veterans with housing gaps, emergencies, and professional development while they wait for GI Bill payments. Several members questioned why it was limited to Yavapai County and whether private institutions should be included, with some viewing it as a pilot program and others wanting statewide expansion. It passed 4-3, and the committee adjourned.

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• National Guard.
• National Guard.
• national guard of Wyoming looks like. national guard of Wyoming looks like.
• California, Florida have a tremendous National Guard, state National Guard.
• National Guard, when the Wyoming National Guard, when the Wyoming National<01:40:35.600> Guard

Bills: SF0045, SF0058, SF0067

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• There is no requirement to serve a day in the Oklahoma National Guard. Follow up, thank you.
• Maybe I missed this in here, I I know it says you have to serve in the Oklahoma National Guard, but do
• We have an issue right now in the military and in the Oklahoma National Guard with people who do not
• You want these individuals vested in the Oklahoma National Guard, not just coming in just to get this
• I have concerns with you know I served almost two decades in the Oklahoma National Guard.

Bills: SB2026, SB1376, SB1355, SB2115, SB1533

Keywords: military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, Oklahoma National Guard, education assistance, military benefits, dependents, CareerTech Assistance Act, burial grant, memorial headstone, eligibility requirements, funding, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, fiscal management, state law, veteran burial, burial assistance, indigent veterans

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• Currently, the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services operates a nationally recognized brain injury
• So Alabama actually has one of the best brain injury programs in the nation.

Bills: SB241, HB304, HB295, HB361

Keywords: criminal enterprise, database, law enforcement, crime management, Alabama law, impoundment, driver licenses, vehicle redemption, local identification cards, HB295, Alabama National Guard, military punishment, non-judicial punishment, Article 15, court-martial, special court-martial, disciplinary measures, commanding officer, Adjutant General, Governor

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• Thank you. than is commonly used in Minnesota a than is commonly used in Minnesota a conventional<00:
• standards it will also ensure Minnesota standards it will also ensure Minnesota consumers<00:07:
• <00:07:49.039> consumers challenges impact Minnesota consumers challenges impact Minnesota
• There are no amendments, and the state of Minnesota belongs to an organization called NCOIL, the National
• There are no amendments, and the state of Minnesota belongs to an organization called NCOIL, the National

Bills: HF1865, HF2014, HF2028

Keywords: mortgage, qualified mortgage, QM, points and fees, conventional loan, consumer lending, home loan, residential real estate, lender fees, service charge, finance charge, closing costs, Minnesota Statutes 47.20, housing finance, borrower protections, cooperative apartment loan, contract for deed, real estate lending, foreclosure, notice requirements

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• Um, I didn't bring any notes, and I just want us to forget for a second about all the national talking

Bills: SB71, SB71

Keywords: environmental regulation, federal standards, scientific evidence, water quality, administrative law, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees

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• He added that the National Cemetery Administration offered help building it, and the state received federal
• So, last year we adopted basically new guidelines for military justice for our National Guard members

Bills: HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216, HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216

Keywords: HB33, Alabama, ALEA, driver license, driver's license, learner permit, learner's permit, school attendance, truancy, high school diploma, GED, dropout, student withdrawal, enrollment verification, disciplinary points, homeless student, job training, youth employment, minor parent, public safety

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• I was enlisted in the Army National Guard, and I was commissioned later on in the Air National Guard,
• Constitutionally, the Arizona National Guard and all the National Guards, with the federal government
• National Guard and all the National Guards with the federal government funds it, funds it at the high
• And until all 50 states, 54 National Guard components, stand up and say... ...National Guard components
• earlier this year Governor Walz in Minnesota actually deployed the National Guard as a peacekeeping

Bills: SB1047, SB1365, SB1474, SB1618, SB1620

Keywords: National Guard, active duty, combat, Arizona, declaration of war, state law, military service, property tax, exemptions, veterans, disabilities, widows and widowers, Arizona Revised Statutes, immigration enforcement, local law enforcement, federal cooperation, law enforcement training, public safety, military affairs, funding

Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up Senate Bill 1618, which would restructure the Military Affairs Commission by changing membership, adding defense and industry expertise, expanding advisory roles, requiring more frequent meetings, and directing the commission to focus on sustaining and attracting military missions and defense-related economic activity. After testimony in support from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center and a DEMA representative, the committee adopted the Gowan amendment and gave SB 1618 a do-pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar Arizona National Guard members from being sent into active-duty combat overseas unless Congress has declared war or otherwise expressly authorized the action. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized wars; opponents warned it could harm Guard readiness, federal funding, and the Guard’s role in state missions. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1047 on a 4-3 vote. Next, Senate Bill 1474 was heard, which would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, prohibit restrictions on such cooperation, and require sheriff’s offices to enter 287(g) agreements under the amendment. The bill drew strong opposition from clergy and community members who argued it would increase fear, racial profiling, and unfunded mandates, while supporters said it would improve cooperation and public safety. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1474 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1620, which would revise the Arizona Space Commission by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The sponsor said the changes would better align the commission with Arizona’s growing aerospace and space interests. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 5-1 vote. Finally, the committee began consideration of Senate Bill 1365, which would remove the income cap for the property tax exemption available to disabled veterans on their primary residence; discussion focused on the fairness of eliminating the cap, and the committee moved to adopt the strike-everything amendment before the transcript cuts off.

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• Bailey had five prior DWI convictions in Minnesota and one when he was younger in Wisconsin.
• and one when he was younger in Minnesota and one when he was younger in Wisconsin.
• The food shelf program is the only program in Minnesota that receives base funding.
• <00:40:35.680> that is the only program in Minnesota that is the only program in Minnesota
• Um and think this is a a good Minnesota.

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

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• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.
• And the games are an opportunity to showcase the best of Minnesota to a national audience.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• Minnesota. We're headquartered in St. Minnesota. We're headquartered in St.
• airport in Minnesota.
• airport in Minnesota.
• DLH is home to Cirrus Aircraft, the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing, Monaco Air, Lake
• The provided flyer lists Minnesota as the 48th state in the nation in entrepreneurism.

Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

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• I am here on behalf of the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition, which is comprised of the Minnesota
• State Fire Chiefs Association, the Minnesota State Fire Departments Association, the Minnesota Chapter
• firefighters in the state of Minnesota. firefighters in the state of Minnesota.
• National Memorial in Emmitsburg. National Memorial in Emmitsburg.
• The national benefit is withheld until the state of Minnesota declares it a line-of-duty death.

Bills: HF4371, HF4317, HF2817, HF3496, HF4151, HF3826, HF4425, HF3990

Keywords: HF4371, Minnesota background checks, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Office of the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Auditor, criminal history records, national criminal history record information, public safety, statutory amendment, section 299C.76, requesting agency, state audit, oversight, background screening, criminal records, county agencies, MNsure, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Services

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• It modernizes and cleans up a lot of the guard issues that we've talked about, primarily to do with retirement
• passed off here with One major difference being that we have removed language about a person in the guard

Bills: HB3940, HB3078, HB3043

Keywords: Oklahoma National Guard, compensation, education assistance, career technology, military benefits, veterans, donations, Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, state agency, executive branch, HB3043, ODVA, seasonal employees, project labor, pro rata jobs, unclassified service, state personnel law, state employee benefits, paid leave, paid holidays

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• , unemployment rate in Wilin, Minnesota, unemployment rate in Wilin, Minnesota, and<00:15:56.079>
• Very important role in Minnesota.
• <00:43:13.839> We're center in southeast Minnesota. We're center in southeast Minnesota.
• We currently in southeast Minnesota.
• Minnesota Beach million.

Bills: HF604, HF1972, HF578, HF1951, HF629, HF864, HF874, HF1155, HF884, HF2365, HF643, HF234, HF2655, HF2637, HF2535, HF2530, HF2344, HF584, HF524

Keywords: airport funding, bonds, transportation, capital investment, Karlstad, community center, Breckenridge, state bonds, economic development, HF578, Faribault, River Bend Nature Center, bonding bill, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR grant, nature center, visitor center, environmental education, multicultural center

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• and Governor Walz, the state of Minnesota in 2023 passed really a nation and almost worldwide leading
• The state of Minnesota in 2023 passed really a nation and almost worldwide leading SAF tax credit that
• The state of Minnesota in 2023 passed really a nation and almost worldwide leading SAF tax credit that
• The state of Minnesota in 2023 passed really a nation and almost worldwide leading SAF tax credit that
• a nation and almost worldwide leading SAF tax credit that has put Minnesota in a position to lead in

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco