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• Colleges in southwest Minnesota, including Minnesota West Technical College campuses and Bridgewater
• Nearly 530 students at Winona State University and Minnesota State College Southeast are receiving support
• Our state colleges, our state universities, and the University of Minnesota, and my question is why?
• A lot of state investment into our state colleges and universities.
• Mankato State is staying for X number of days, and a student who goes to the The University of Minnesota

Bills: HF2634 , HF2241 , HF2649 , HF2520 , HF2610

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• University and<00:10:07.279><c> Minnesota</c><00:10:07.680><c> State</c><00:10:07.920><c> College</c
• ><00:10:08.160><c> Southeast</c> and Minnesota State College Southeast and Minnesota State College Southeast
• , our state universities, and the University of Minnesota.
• , our state universities, and the University of Minnesota.
• and investment into our state colleges and universities<01:08:28.719><c> and</c><01:08:28.960><c> so<

Bills: HF2634 , HF2241 , HF2649 , HF2520 , HF2610

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• I have met with both Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota in meeting with them.
• </c><00:04:06.799><c> University</c><00:04:07.280><c> of</c> Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota
• You know, Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota said, "Well, it's not really a big deal," but
• You know, Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota said, "Well, it's not really a big deal," but
• </c> seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.

Bills: HF3432 , HF3411

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

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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• It caps the state grant to match tuition increases at Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota
• even in the University of Minnesota, but primarily Minnesota State and it throws our budget out of whack
• even in the University of Minnesota, but primarily Minnesota State and it throws our budget out of whack
• That also impacts our Minnesota State system and some even in the University of Minnesota, but primarily
• That also impacts our Minnesota State system and some even in the University of Minnesota, but primarily

Bills: HF2431 , HF2438 , HF2783 , HF1943

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• in Moorhead, Bethel College, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and the Minnesota system offices
• in Moorhead, Bethel College, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and the Minnesota system offices
• in Moorhead, Bethel College, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and the Minnesota system offices
• c><00:32:28.000><c> state</c><00:32:28.240><c> universities</c> $1,450 at Minnesota state universities
• And then, finally, at Minnesota State colleges, the average State Grant is about $1,400.

Bills: HF2090 , HF982 , HF2229

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: higher education, scholarship, financial aid, state grant, tuition assistance, Pell grants, student retention, education equity, disabled veterans, veterans' dependents, dependent children, college affordability, books and fees, University of Minnesota, public colleges, Office of Higher Education, veterans benefits, military families, permanent disability, 100 percent disability

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• So, these are changes to the operations and maintenance appropriation for Minnesota State Colleges and
• And it serves students at every college and every university in the state.
• Um and so, I I university in the state.
• So, we chose to affect the University of Minnesota and the private colleges and some of the higher paid
• ><c> colleges</c><01:40:52.800><c> and</c> Minnesota and the private colleges and Minnesota and the private

Bills: HF4252

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: higher education, student aid, financial aid, grant programs, scholarships, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, community college, technical college, postsecondary institution, college affordability, student fees, athletic facilities, competitive athletics, developmental education, remedial courses, pregnant students, parenting students, priority registration

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• And other ones, they want to leave the state fair where it is.
• And to redevelop that whole area outside of the state fair, not touching the state fair, but that redevelopment
• And that is that the executive wants $100 million in the state fair and wants to reduce the Office of
• And I'm not into buying more land in this state by the state government.
• And we gave them 80-20. And in the 80-20, and they've talked to a couple other state employees.

Bills: SB190 , HB247 , HB8

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• What the bill does is it establishes guardrails that apply to both state and local projects, example
• And it also defines that 10% may not be used for administrative fees, which some governments in the state
• I remember being at the state and going through that planning process, and it was painful.
• Chair, Senator Trujillo, so state agencies and higher education institutions already tie their capital
• be all-encompassing and provide that support that the state needs so that these smaller communities

Bills: SB190 , HB247 , HB8

Committee: Senate Senate Finance

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

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• And other ones, they want to leave the state fair where it is.
• And that is that the executive wants $100 million in the state fair and wants to reduce the Office of
• And I'm not into buying more land in the state by the state government.
• And we gave them 80/20. And in the 80/20, and they've talked to a couple other state employees.
• And we gave them 8020. And in the 80-20, and they've talked to a couple other state employees.

Bills: SB190 , HB247 , HB2 , HB8

Committee: Senate House Appropriations & Finance

Keywords: cancer treatment, revenue bonds, Gila Regional Medical Center, Nor-Lea General Hospital, healthcare funding, capital outlay, capital projects, appropriations, reversion, encumbrance, reauthorization, reappropriation, general fund, capital development and reserve fund, tribal infrastructure project fund, Department of Finance and Administration, DFA, state board of finance, severance tax bonds, tax-exempt bonds

Summary: The committee reviewed drafting instructions and spending sheets for House Bill 2, focusing on both recurring and nonrecurring appropriations, reserve levels, and several late changes. Staff explained that the package would leave reserves around 28% under the current scenario, with the possibility of rising to about 30% if a separate natural disaster reform bill is enacted. Members discussed how disaster funding would be handled through a replacement Section 8 and the appropriation contingency fund, and whether the operating reserve could be tapped with explicit authorization. There was also clarification on fund types, including other state funds and interagency transfers, and on how line items were reflected in the spreadsheets. A major point of debate was how to offset additions by reducing funding elsewhere. Members discussed shifting money from the state fair/multipurpose arena request, the Office of Natural Resources Trustee, and other capital items to accommodate changes. Several senators raised concerns about cutting the Office of Natural Resources Trustee too deeply and about the purpose of those funds, including possible land purchases and floodplain mitigation in Ruidoso. The committee also discussed whether the state fair money should be reduced, with some members supporting a $25 million restoration and others preferring to leave the executive’s request intact. Staff noted that some reductions were not true cuts but swaps or offsets, such as moving local road money and using excess capital outlay reserves. Other corrections and policy items were addressed, including an increase for UNM and NMSU stadium funding, a correction to a project distribution on line 105, and funding for the Health Council. Members also noted that the public employee 1% raise was no longer funded because recurring capacity was used elsewhere, and that no COLA was included. After discussion, Senator Woods moved to adopt the drafting instructions, Senator Gonzalez seconded, and the motion passed without objection. The committee then directed staff to prepare a catch-up cleanup version of House Bill 2 for later review and said House Bill 8 would be taken up the next morning.

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• registration of programs at colleges and universities.
• , University of Minnesota, and the federal government.
• to $4,000 at a public state university, just under $1,500 for a community college student, and only
• Colleges and Universities.
• and Minnesota State.

Bills: HF2312

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• </c> programs and colleges and universities. programs and colleges and universities.
• to $4,000 at a public state university and just under 1,500 for a community college student and only
• to $4,000 at a public state university and just under 1,500 for a community college student and only
• Members of the committee, I'm Bernie Omen at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
• the university and Minnesota State.<01:36:05.920><c> And</c><01:36:06.159><c> I</c><01:36:06.719><c>

Bills: HF2312

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• If you want to go ahead and state your name and affiliation for the record and go ahead and proceed.
• <c> no</c> access to state resources, and that no access to state resources, and that no member<00:34
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• c> finances</c> state and federal government finances state and federal government finances through,<
• That is stated in that graph that I had in the state of Minnesota for the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3643 , HF4470 , HF4462 , HF4366 , HF4172 , HF3629 , HF4356 , HF3093

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• We have a motion for favorable report and a second from Representative Hollis.
• </c> We have a motion to adopt the amendment and a second.
• I think each of you have added a lot to our committee, and I appreciate your time and effort.
• to our committee, and I appreciate your<00:08:57.320><c> time</c><00:08:57.680><c> and</c><00:08:57.800
• So, certainly your time and effort.

Bills: SB325 , SB370

Committee: House Economic Development and Tourism

Keywords: AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, Department of Commerce, procurement, competitive bidding, contract review, legislative oversight, economic development, workforce development, Strategic Workforce Plan, state purchasing, state contracts, public procurement, exemption, higher education, universities, community colleges, public hospitals, health care procurement, transportation procurement

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• have</c><00:13:58.800><c> um</c> the state of Minnesota and have um the state of Minnesota and have
• He said Minnesota is state administered and state supervised, county administered, and that Minnesota
• protect the tax dollars for the state of Minnesota and the federal government.
• He said Minnesota is state administered and state supervised, county administered, and one of 10 states
• protect the tax dollars for the state of Minnesota and the federal government.

Bills: HF1 , HF98

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• State Government Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• Office of the State Auditor, and yes, we have two auditors.
• partnership and buy-in, and when state agencies ask for resources to make these kinds of updates, we
• My understanding from having conversations with the state auditor—and I'm sure she'll come up and she
• My understanding from having conversations with the state auditor—and I'm sure she'll come up and she

Bills: HF1060 , HF1062

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• ... and what you might have done with Minnesota?
• Over the past six years, we've protected the state of Minnesota and its many residents from harm.
• In that time, we've contributed $2.1 billion to the bottom line of our state and to Minnesota households
• Agency to defend Minnesota state law. Mr.
• We have significant and concrete injury to our state.

Bills: HF627 , HF474 , HF361 , HF1837

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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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• position in the market. uh and farmers in Minnesota and around uh and farmers in Minnesota and around
• Over the past six years, we've protected the state of Minnesota and its many residents from harm.
• state statute, the Attorney General is allowed to vindicate the rights of Minnesota consumers, and our
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.

Bills: HF627 , HF474 , HF361 , HF1837

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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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• By bringing together representatives from our universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, state
• Right now, at Santa Fe Community College and the University of New Mexico, they are asking that question
• We do know that it's being collected at Santa Fe Community College and the University of New Mexico.
• We're focusing on students who are In state and not attending universities or colleges hybrid in other
• Every public university and every Private university.

Bills: SB132 , SM16 , SM17

Committee: Senate Senate Rules

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

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• By bringing together representatives from our universities, community colleges, tribal colleges, state
• Right now at Santa Fe Community College and the University of New Mexico, they are asking that question
• We're focusing on students who are in-state and not attending universities or colleges hybrid in other
• and every private university?
• and state agencies across the state, to look at the backlog kit.

Bills: SB132 , SM16 , SM17

Committee: Senate House Rules & Order Of Business

Keywords: SB132, DOIT, Department of Information Technology, software replacement, equipment replacement, technology funding, revolving fund, capital equipment, enterprise services, state IT budgeting, software budgeting, amortization, depreciation, State Treasurer, Department of Finance and Administration, New Mexico, information technology, IT infrastructure, fund accounting, legislative appropriation

Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 132, a Department of Information Technology modernization measure sponsored by Senator Padilla. The bill would update state IT statutes to explicitly include software and cloud-based services alongside hardware and equipment, with the goal of improving planning, procurement, security, and efficiency. Secretary Manny Budettas said the change would help modernize secure services, reduce emergency fixes, and better align state purchasing with current software-as-a-service models. Members asked about centralized integration across branches of government, cybersecurity protections, the revolving fund, and agency billing; the bill was reported out with a do pass on the committee substitute. The committee then considered Senate Memorial 16, which asks Higher Education to convene a task force on parenting students in New Mexico’s higher education system. Senator Harmeo and witnesses described barriers such as child care, transportation, flexible scheduling, and financial hardship, and said the memorial would gather data and recommendations rather than create a new program. Members discussed how the survey would be administered, whether it would include full-time and part-time students, and how online or out-of-state students would be handled; the memorial was approved with a do pass. Finally, the committee heard Senate Memorial 17, sponsored by Senator Lopez, directing DPS and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs to study the current state of sexual assault examination kits. Witnesses reviewed the 2016 task force that addressed a backlog of more than 5,000 untested kits and said a new backlog of 1,419 kits is now beyond the 180-day testing target. Members expressed strong concern about the delays, asked about lab capacity, possible use of private or additional labs, and the lack of penalties for missing the deadline. The memorial passed with a do pass, and the committee then recessed.

Bills: HF4261 , HF4263 , HF4264 , HF4787

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: natural resources, motorboat, boating safety, personal watercraft, PWC, watercraft operator permit, boater safety exam, off-road vehicle, ORV, ATV, snowmobile, state trail pass, cross-country ski pass, horse pass, state park permit, game and fish, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife permit, invasive species