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• create public-private partnerships and incentivize development all across the state of Minnesota.
• So, when you look at state demographic data, 45% of our residents live in greater Minnesota and the rest
• But in 2025, only 36% of these state housing tax dollars made it to greater Minnesota.
• And when you combine both those things together, you create stability for the state of Minnesota, create
• Create stability in state of Minnesota.

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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• Our age cohort votes in a higher percentage than any other age group in the state of Minnesota.
• Our own Minnesota Constitution essentially states the same.
• Again, this is a flagrant violation of our Minnesota Constitution, which states in Article 1, Section
• If the position that you're expressing were to be the position of the state of Minnesota, then we would
• And I think that this is not the direction that the state of Minnesota needs to be going.

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State handles phone calls daily from Minnesotans who are suddenly
• you group in the state of Minnesota and you group in the state of Minnesota and you may<00:38:56.280
• <01:13:38.719> for for AR Minnesota you state your name for for AR Minnesota you state your
• Our own Minnesota Constitution essentially states the same.
• state of Minnesota then position of the state of Minnesota then we<01:32:08.239> would<01:32:

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• We have the entire state of Minnesota.
• Um, you know, it the state of Minnesota.
• :46.240> Complex<00:58:46.720> has Minnesota State Capital Complex has Minnesota State
• So CCAP in the state of Minnesota just last year.
• of Minnesota just So CCAP in the state of Minnesota just last<01:33:58.400> year.

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.

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• ,<00:39:55.840> the Minnesota Cities, uh AIA Minnesota, the Minnesota Cities, uh AIA Minnesota
• Our recording period in the state of Minnesota goes back to the year 1895.
• costs of adaptation in the state of Minnesota.
• <01:03:45.640> of<01:03:45.720> Minnesota infrastructure in the state of Minnesota
• infrastructure in the state of Minnesota that<01:03:46.480> incremental<01:03:47.080> investments

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• the with the state of Minnesota on the with the state of Minnesota on the Toward<00:13:08.280>
• So, Mankato State, is that the name of the university? Minnesota State University. Mankato.
• Minnesota State the university? Minnesota State University. University. University.
• "This bill is a treat for the state of Minnesota, members.
• <00:48:50.440> Very in the state of Minnesota. Very in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• In order to adjust them if need be, and currently Minnesota is one of only four states that does this
• As Representative Scott has mentioned, Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that continues to
• This belief inspired us to step into a new role, now serving as the first-ever State of Minnesota Central
• of Minnesota.
• State identified relating to abuse and molestation that children suffer when they are Minnesota residents

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• This belief inspired us to step into a new role, now serving as the first-ever state of Minnesota central
• of Minnesota.
• of Minnesota.
• that children suffer when they are Minnesota residents but are temporarily out of state.
• /c><01:48:21.000> represent states and how many states represent states and how many states represent

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• I'm going to call this meeting of the Minnesota House of Representatives State Government Finance and
• adult population in the state the adult population in the state the Minnesota<01:13:37.920> student
• tribal the state of Minnesota and tribal the state of Minnesota and tribal Nations<01:19:24.719>
• 11 Minnesota tribes and ensure the well-being of American Indian citizens throughout the state of Minnesota
• /c><01:30:51.400> are<01:30:52.239> uh state of Minnesota and we are uh state of Minnesota

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• Minnesota statute 192.52. Minnesota statute 192.52.
• If enacted, this bill would expand eligibility across all four Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries.
• This is just one more way in which the state of Minnesota can, in a small way, honor the service of those
• most veterans in the state. most veterans in the state.
• It's it's uh, no cost to the<00:20:46.640> state. the state. the state.

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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• the state working Family Credit for the state working Family Credit there's<00:02:58.280> also
• is an important priority for Minnesota is an important priority for Minnesota these<00:10:42.959
• the Catholic Church in Minnesota.
• in the previous session in the Minnesota in the previous session in the Minnesota Legislature<00
• We know, Madam Chair, that seniors all throughout the state of Minnesota are currently facing a ferocious

Bills: HF2254, HF2302, HF2502, HF2315, HF2475, HF2086

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• > list city in the state of Minnesota they list city in the state of Minnesota they list the<00:10
• /c><00:48:30.280> 2016<00:48:31.280> we state of Minnesota and in 2016 we state of Minnesota
• the<00:48:36.800> individual state of Minnesota what's the individual state of Minnesota what's
• > we're to the state of Minnesota because we're to the state of Minnesota because we're making
• state of Minnesota those people in the state of Minnesota those who<01:31:27.560> are<01:31:27.679

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• ,<00:02:26.800> to Minnesota State High School League, to Minnesota State High School League
• <00:07:36.600> State So, otherwise, the the Minnesota State So, otherwise, the the Minnesota
• 07:41.320> Minnesota<00:07:41.440> State<00:07:41.560> High in some sort of Minnesota
• State High in some sort of Minnesota State High School<00:07:41.760> League<00:07:41.880>
• So, this the state of Minnesota, right?

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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• state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota. >> Interesting. >> Interesting.
• /c><00:37:21.280> past<00:37:21.440> few state of Minnesota in the past few state of Minnesota
• constitution of the state of Minnesota. constitution of the state of Minnesota.
• seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.
• <01:41:15.040> state revenue stream for all Minnesota state revenue stream for all Minnesota

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• As a township in the state of Minnesota.
• Uh with that, the state of Minnesota.
• for the state of Minnesota. for the state of Minnesota.
• > over<00:40:35.160> 176 the state of Minnesota with over 176 the state of Minnesota with
• state of Minnesota is them know that the state of Minnesota is a<00:42:04.280> partner<00:42:

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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• of Minnesota, with the city handling the operating costs, while the state has regularly supported capital
• Extension, in 2014, the bicycling industry brought in $777.9 million to the state of Minnesota.
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.
• State parks are among the most special places in Minnesota.
• I'll note that I'm trying to hit every single state park in the state of Minnesota, and I made it through

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• state of Minnesota, from from across the state of Minnesota, from firsttime<00:02:49.440> skaters
• <00:03:01.680> city state of Minnesota with the city state of Minnesota with the city handling
• <00:04:28.560> This Minnesota and across the state. This Minnesota and across the state.
• State parks are among the most special places in Minnesota.
• <00:53:42.480> of single state park in the state of single state park in the state of Minnesota

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• <00:04:02.879> of<00:04:03.200> Minnesota, the state of Minnesota, the state of Minnesota
• <00:04:11.680> of<00:04:11.920> Minnesota attention of the state of Minnesota attention
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

Summary: The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony. Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested. Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.

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• The stadium was built thanks to the financial commitments of the Minnesota Vikings, the state of Minnesota
• Minnesota Vikings, the state of Minnesota Vikings, the state of Minnesota,<00:02:58.640> the<
• the of both the state of Minnesota and the of both the state of Minnesota and the city<00:04:40.960
• of Minnesota to outside of the state of Minnesota to events<00:09:51.279> in<00:09:51.440>
• Concerts outside the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4912, HF4664

Keywords: electronic pull-tabs, pull-tabs, tipboards, gambling tax, Minnesota Racing Commission, Thoroughbred, horse racing, Minnesota-bred horses, breeders, owners, racing purses, industry subsidy, gambling revenue dedication, problem gambling, compulsive gambling treatment, general fund appropriation, state affiliate National Council on Problem Gambling, racing incentives, equine industry, public officers

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• state of Minnesota who efforts was the state of Minnesota who taxed<00:16:13.399> them taxed them
• Our tax rates in Minnesota are four times higher than any other state in the nation.
• Minnesota are four times higher than any other state in the nation.
• <00:31:45.880> only Minnesota is other states typically only Minnesota is other states typically
• We have 188 VFWs throughout the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF169, HF195, HF194, HF1756, HF2133

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment