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• >> I<01:36:33.840> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• >> I<01:40:46.480> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
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• Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No.

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• Chair Scott, >> Okay. Chair Scott, any<00:21:41.200> other<00:21:41.520> discussion?
• Yes, Madam Chair, Scott.
• I was thinking of a Chair Scott.
• > chair<00:38:04.160> Scott so uh Representative Scott chair Scott so uh Representative
• >> Chair<00:42:42.640> Scott. >> Chair Scott. >> Chair Scott.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3477, Representative Long’s “Universal Constitutional Remedies Act,” which would create a civil damages remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal officials. Long and supporting testifiers argued the bill fills a gap in current law, noting that people can sue state and local officials under Section 1983 but generally lack a meaningful damages remedy against federal actors. Supporters said the bill would improve accountability, make harmed individuals whole, and is consistent with the Supremacy Clause and federal law. Public testimony included Dr. Roger Day, who said the bill was important to people harmed by “color of law” abuses and urged broad, inclusive language. Members then considered amendments. The A1 amendment, offered by Representative Duran, removed subdivision 2, which had required federal law enforcement partners entering agreements with Minnesota to agree to abide by the state and federal constitutions; the amendment was adopted. The A2 amendment, which would have added a six-year lookback and limited the bill to future causes of action, was debated at length and rejected. The A3 amendment, which would have required state agencies to absorb litigation costs, was also debated; House fiscal staff said a fiscal note was not complete and costs were uncertain, and the amendment was not adopted. In discussion after amendments, opponents argued the bill would conflict with federal supremacy, duplicate or interfere with existing federal remedies, and could create fiscal and operational burdens. Supporters responded that the bill is modeled on existing remedies for state and local officials and that federal accountability is currently inadequate. The bill, as amended by A1, was then moved toward the general register, with a roll call requested on the bill.

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• Senator from Scott. Scott. Scott. >> Thank<00:08:15.199> you,<00:08:15.440> Mr.
• <00:24:57.600> Yes, >> from Scott since 2021? Yes, >> from Scott since 2021?
• >> Senator<00:26:44.000> from<00:26:44.240> Scott >> Senator from Scott >
• Thank you, Senator from Scott. Mr.

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Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a declared quorum. The chamber excused an absent senator, approved the prior journal, received House communication that the House had passed HB 168, 185, 249, and 455 and requested concurrence, and heard committee reports advancing SB 37 and SB 214 from Agriculture, SB 157 and SB 189 with a committee substitute from Banking and Insurance, and SJR 54 with a committee substitute from Families and Children. The Senate also introduced SB 226 on pre-need burial contracts and SR 113 honoring Robert Connley Young. The main floor debate centered on SB 101, an act relating to children, which would require a mandatory 12-month expulsion for students in grades 6-12 who assault a school employee, with exceptions for certain students with disabilities under an IEP and for incidents involving provocation by a school employee. The bill also creates a mandatory reporting requirement for assaults and penalties for intentionally failing to report them. The sponsor argued the measure responds to widespread, underreported assaults on teachers, citing 25,000 reported incidents since 2021 and sharing testimony from a teacher whose career ended after repeated assaults. Supporters said the bill would improve school safety, accountability, and classroom control, while opponents argued it is too harsh for children, could permanently remove students from school, and should leave more discretion to principals and districts. After debate, the Senate adopted Senate Committee Substitute 1 for SB 101 and then proceeded to final passage. Several senators spoke for and against the bill during roll-call explanation, with supporters emphasizing teacher safety, parental responsibility, and consequences for repeat offenders, and opponents warning about lost educational opportunities and the need for second chances. The transcript cuts off during the roll call, but the chamber had already adopted the committee substitute and moved to vote on SB 101 as amended.

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• >> Hi >> Hi >> Hi >> Cooper. >> Cooper. >> Cooper.
• >> Scott >> Scott >> Scott >> Steinmets. >> Steinmets.
• >> I<00:32:40.159> Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> I Cooper.
• Senator<00:48:54.800> Cooper. Senator Cooper. Senator Cooper.
• Senator<01:20:45.360> Scott. Senator Scott. Senator Scott.

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• >> I<01:18:14.800> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.
• >> I<01:33:42.800> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> No.
• >> I<01:51:25.119> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.
• >> I<01:56:44.880> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• >> I<02:06:23.040> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.

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• >> I<00:36:35.920> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• >> No.<00:48:00.480> Scott. >> No. Scott. >> No. Scott.
• >> No<01:11:12.000> Cooper. >> No Cooper. >> No Cooper.
• >> No.<01:59:02.800> Scott. >> No. Scott. >> No. Scott.
• Uh Senator Cooper. Cooper. Cooper. >> Senator<02:55:34.800> Cooper.

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• We are now co-chairing the committee, and thank you to Chair Scott for all her work and cooperation.
• Representative Scott: All right.
• Representative Scott, thank you, Chair Liebling, and Scott.
• Representative Scott, thank you, Chair Liebling, and Scott.
• Representative Scott, thank you, Chair Liebling, and Scott.

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• For the record, my name is Scott Goings. For the record, my name is Scott Goings.
• Representative Scott. answered. Representative Scott. >> you,<01:41:48.880> Mr.
• Cooperating. I know Republicans like to say, "Oh, maybe Walls should have been more cooperative."
• Cooperating. I know Republicans like to say, "Oh, maybe Walls should have been more cooperative."
• Cooperating. I know Republicans like to say, "Oh, maybe Walls should have been more cooperative."

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee adopted the minutes from its February 24, 2026 meeting after a motion by Vice Chair Coulter. The hearing then focused on the impact of federal immigration enforcement, referred to throughout as Operation Metro Surge, on Minnesota college campuses. The chair said the purpose was to document alleged abuses, campus fear, and racial discrimination, and to hear from testifiers about effects on students, faculty, and staff. Representative Novotny briefly objected to the framing, saying the committee should be finding facts rather than making a predetermined presentation, and the chair responded that members should remain respectful and that questions would be held until after all presenters testified. Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow described what he called relentless and unprecedented disruption, including student stops and interrogations, family separations, and an ICE operation on campus in which armed masked agents allegedly detained a student without a warrant and pointed weapons at students and staff. He said the campus received bomb threats afterward, increased virtual learning options, and saw spikes in student support needs, housing assistance, and leaves of absence. Jenna Chernega of the Inter Faculty Organization said faculty across Minnesota State universities reported widespread student and colleague stress, increased workload, disappearing students, and a need for clearer sensitive-location protections and academic freedom guidance. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College Faculty said community conditions inevitably affect classrooms, that campuses have not yet had an ICE incident but are bracing for one, and that faculty want to support students and may need financial help if enrollment declines. Jennifer Irwin of AFSCME said fear from ICE activity extends beyond campus boundaries and is affecting attendance, work, and daily life for staff and students; she cited a member detained in St. Paul while trying to prove legal status. Student testifiers Brendan Frazier of Concordia University, St. Paul, Jonathan Fitzgerald of Minnesota State Mankato, Sudi Adow of Lead MN, and Will Luther of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities described panic, reduced attendance, food insecurity, disrupted classes, and fear of leaving home or commuting to campus. They urged stronger student privacy protections, support for international and immigrant students, emergency aid, and policies to keep campuses safe. No further committee action or votes were taken after the minutes approval.

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• >> I<01:19:09.520> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• >> I<01:22:45.360> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• Scott. >> I Steinmets. >> I President Biteman. >> No. Closing vote. >> Cooper. No to I.
• >> No.<01:35:34.560> Scott. >> No. Scott. >> No. Scott. >> Hi.
• >> Cooper. No to I. >> Cooper. No to I. Closing. Vote<01:35:56.000> closed.

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• Scott: You're Scott. Chairman: Yes, but who do I have first on the list? Staff: I have Kirk first.
• Chairman: Thank you very much, Scott. We'll go to you. Scott: Thank you.
• Scott: Your name is Scott, right.
• Scott: Texas is the energy capital of the US.
• Marshall Cooper: Or RPGs.

Summary: The Committee on State Affairs convened to discuss data centers and their impact on Texas's energy infrastructure. The meeting featured testimony from key representatives of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and ERCOT, who outlined the evolving landscape of energy generation and the challenges posed by the rapid growth of data centers. Notably, ERCOT reported over 450,000 MW of generation resources planned for connection, with a significant portion attributed to data centers, which now represent around 87% of new large load interconnection requests. The committee explored proposed changes to the interconnection process, including a new 'batch study' approach aimed at streamlining the approval of multiple projects simultaneously. This change is intended to address the challenges of managing numerous simultaneous requests and to provide more certainty for developers regarding their energy needs. Testimonies emphasized the importance of ensuring that the costs of infrastructure upgrades are borne by the data centers rather than residential ratepayers, with discussions around the financial commitments required from developers. Several data center developers also provided testimony, highlighting the economic benefits of their projects, including job creation and increased local revenues. They expressed concerns about the potential for a moratorium on future growth due to the new interconnection rules and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address water usage and environmental impacts. The committee plans to continue discussions on these topics in future hearings, with a focus on balancing economic growth with energy reliability and resource management.

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• Scott? I. Steinmetz? I. President Biteman? I. Closing vote. I. I. Case? I. I. Cooper? No. I. I.
• No.<00:11:03.320> Scott?<00:11:04.080> I. No. Scott? I. No. Scott? I.
• I.<00:15:17.680> Cooper? I. Cooper? I. Cooper? I.<00:15:19.280> I.
• I.<00:16:08.839> Scott?<00:16:09.680> No. I. Scott? No. I. Scott? No.
• Scott, Steinmetz. Scott, Steinmetz.

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• And Senator Scott.
• Thanks, Senator Scott.
• Thank you, Senator Scott.
• My name is Scott Lopez.
• Senator Scott.

Bills: SB47, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, SB78

Keywords: food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter

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• with Mr Holan in that and cooperates with Mr Holan in terms<00:27:23.840> of<00:27:24.000>
• And there's nothing wrong with preparing for it, but I think if we get in cooperation with the executive
• And there's nothing wrong with preparing for it, but I think if we get in cooperation with the executive
• "Again, if you cooperate with this, you'll get your federal funding, and if not, there's going to be
• with the executive orders in cooperation with the executive orders a<00:32:52.240> lot<00:32:

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• Senator<00:17:27.600> Scott. Senator Scott. Mr.
• >> Scott >> Scott >> Scott >> Steinmets. >> Steinmets.
• >> I<01:40:16.239> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> No.
• >> I<01:43:47.679> Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> Hi.
• >> I<01:44:33.760> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.

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• <00:02:07.360> with agents and there is no cooperation with agents and there is no cooperation
• Uh, I don't know what your title is now, but Scott, could you come to the table?
• Uh, I don't know what your title is now, but Scott, could you come to the table?
• My name is Scott Mueller. I'm the deputy superintendent with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
• Uh, I don't know what your title is now, but Scott, could you come to the table?

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Scott Jordan, deputy commissioner, Scott Jordan, deputy commissioner, Department<00:01:26.880> of
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation
• We're just asking for cooperation, and we haven't, just to be clear, had any problems with cooperation

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• >> Scott >> Scott >> Scott >> here. >> here. >> here.
• >> I<00:32:59.600> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.
• >> I<02:00:15.119> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• Scott. >> I. Steinmetz. >> Excused.
• >> I<02:08:52.560> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott. >> Hi.

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• So, my mistake earlier: that is all cooperative units. We have about 33 cooperative units.
• bill the reference is to a cooperative bill the reference is to a cooperative unit<00:09:32.560>
• units uh we have about 33 cooperative units uh we have about 33 cooperative<00:09:42.160> units
• <00:10:18.560> would itself all all cooperatives would itself all all cooperatives would potentially
• <00:11:02.640> that this money could go to cooperatives that this money could go to cooperatives

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3492, which would create a $25 million grant program for school safety and security improvements, funded by a reduction in a prior appropriation for the Northern Lights Express rail project. The bill would allow grants of up to $500,000 through the Department of Education for school districts, charter schools, cooperative units, tribal contract schools, and nonpublic schools. Staff explained that the bill uses the language of clause 7 of the safe schools revenue statute, focusing on facility security enhancements such as laminated glass, public announcement systems, emergency communication devices, and related equipment and modifications. Testifiers and members generally supported the goal of improving school safety, but there was disagreement about the bill’s scope. Supporters, including a superintendent and a nonpublic school principal, said the bill would help pay for one-time hardening costs like secure entrances, door locks, redesigned offices, and other physical security upgrades, and argued that all schools and students should be eligible. Several members raised concerns that the bill is too narrow and too competitive, could disadvantage districts without grant writers, and should also allow broader uses such as counselors, social workers, SROs, or mental health supports. Others said the bill should prioritize physical security and that one-time dollars are best used for one-time facility improvements. No vote was taken. The chair indicated the bill would be laid over, and the discussion ended with the author saying the proposal is not a fix-all but a starting point for school safety investments.

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• Senator Scott. Mr.
• >> No.<00:37:16.160> Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No.
• >> No.<00:38:02.720> Scott, >> No. Scott, >> No.
• >> I<00:42:20.960> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.
• >> I<00:44:14.960> Scott. >> I Scott. >> I Scott.

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• for equity and justice, enhancing democracy, and public service in the state, and the member from Scott
• misunderstanding, division, and fear, and is inconsistent with Minnesota's values, and the member from Scott
• Mohamed Abdirizak is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal
• from Scott, Representative Bakeberg. from Scott, Representative Bakeberg.
• of the Federal Republic of Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia<00:04:20.079> with<

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House began with announcements centered on a resolution expressing support for Minnesota’s Somali American community. Several members read the resolution’s whereas clauses, which highlighted the community’s history in Minnesota, contributions to civic, cultural, social, and economic life, and the importance of welcoming and inclusive communities. The resolution also stated that language questioning any group’s inclusion can foster division and fear, and it called for public safety, community trust, and dignity for all residents. Representative Long explained that the resolution was being offered in honor of guest Mohamed Abdirizak, a former Somali foreign minister and longtime peace, governance, and democracy advocate. Members were asked to stand and honor him, and the chamber applauded. After that, reports of standing committees and divisions were adopted without objection, and the House moved to the second reading of Senate File 4401. The meeting then shifted to announcements and procedural business. Representative Long said the Rules Committee was ready to meet in G3, and Representative Olson moved a recess to the call of the Speaker. The motion prevailed on voice vote, and the House recessed.