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• Thousands gather every summer for Agate Days in Moose Lake and to visit the Moose Lake Agate and Geological
• <00:21:50.680> Agate<00:21:51.000> Days<00:21:51.320> in<00:21:51.440> Moose
• every summer for Agate Days in Moose every summer for Agate Days in Moose Lake<00:21:52.360>
• <00:21:53.200> Lake<00:21:53.480> Agate Lake and to visit the Moose Lake Agate Lake
• and to visit the Moose Lake Agate and<00:21:53.960> Geological<00:21:54.640> Interpretive<

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• Corrections Facility in Moose Corrections Facility in Moose Lake<01:58:14.159> having<01:
• Peter, um, and Moose Lake. And again, the folks that are at Moose Lake are St.
• And again, the folks that are at Moose Lake are St.
• So they just don't see the same behaviors that Moose Lake is seeing.
• So they just don't see the same behaviors that Moose Lake is seeing.

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• Days in Moose Lake.
• And tens of thousands have driven past the Moose Lake agate and Geological Interpretive Center in Moose
• gemstone, Moose Lake Agot Days in Moose gemstone, Moose Lake Agot Days in Moose Lake.<01:09:49.679
• Lake AGOT and Geological the the Moose Lake AGOT and Geological Interpretive<01:09:57.120> Center
• Interpretive Center in Moose Lake State Interpretive Center in Moose Lake State Park<01:09:59.199

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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• If you look at our current moose... >> Sorry, let me follow. Sorry.
• If you look at our current moose... And so on that you can get a plate.
• If you look at our current moose... They're kind of a break even.
• If you look at our current moose... >> Oh. Oh, thank you.
• I have a moose/conservation plate on one of the cars that only fits four characters.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The meeting opened with brief remarks honoring Harry Bean after his death on February 14, with members describing him as a larger-than-life figure, a valued colleague, and a friend whose conversations and presence will be missed. The committee then moved to vehicle title bills, beginning with HB 1421, which would change title exemptions for older motor vehicles. DMV witnesses explained the fiscal note was based on 2024 new title applications for vehicles in the affected age range and represented a high-end estimate; members discussed whether the bill would actually be revenue-neutral because reduced title revenue would be offset by reduced staffing work. There was also clarification that the bill applies to cars and regular trucks, not heavy trucks or tractor trailers, and that owners could still obtain titles if they met proof-of-ownership requirements. Members noted antique cars would largely be unaffected because they are already exempt. HB 1421 was moved on an OTP motion and passed 9-8. The committee next considered HB 1466, a related title bill narrowed to boat trailers. Members again raised concerns about lost revenue, but the sponsor and DMV witness said the fiscal note was a high-water estimate and that the bill would likely be close to a wash because the department would save on title-processing costs. The witness also explained that VIN verification, when needed, can be done by local police or a dealership, but not for every trailer title. Members discussed the low value and infrequent resale of older boat trailers, and the bill was described as a practical policy change. HB 1466 was moved OTP and passed 8-0. Finally, the committee discussed HB 1483, which would create a special ham radio operator plate with a lightning bolt symbol and call sign. The sponsor explained an amendment was needed because the bill had mistakenly referred to a House and Senate Ways and Means Committee; the fix would treat the plate under existing vanity plate law. DMV witnesses said the plate would be optional, would require legislative approval, and would function like other special decal plates, which are generally limited to nonprofit-related or legislatively authorized uses. Members asked whether the plate would generate revenue, and DMV confirmed vanity plates carry an added fee that does produce revenue. Discussion focused on the plate’s practical purpose for identifying ham operators, especially in emergencies, and on whether it might set a precedent for other special-interest plates.

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• On line 222, Senate File 1291, Moose Lake Public Safety, the Senate includes $50,000 a year for two years
• On line 222, Senate File 1291, Moose Lake Public Safety, the Senate includes $50,000 a year for two years
• On line 222, Senate File<00:15:01.880> 1291,<00:15:02.880> Moose<00:15:03.199> Lake<
• /c><00:15:03.519> Public<00:15:03.839> Safety,<00:15:04.639> the File 1291, Moose
• Lake Public Safety, the File 1291, Moose Lake Public Safety, the Senate<00:15:05.199> includes

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• for the declaratory statement so that prior to plugging it in and pushing go, the Legion or VFW, the Moose
• I think if a police officer goes into a gambling operation in a VFW or Moose Lodge or American Legion
• not to go after the people that have served our country and that are in American Legions, VFW, or Moose
• Jonathan: We help supply different devices for bars, restaurants, Elk lodges, Moose lodges.

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• So moose, for example, we've been kind of consistently doing research on moose for probably 25, 30 years
• > um consistently doing research on moose um consistently doing research on moose um for<00:33:24.240
• They can find moose meat. They can find fish.
• The big difference will be moose, for certain.
• The big difference will be moose, for certain.

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• Wellesley at our Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, or a stroll around the vernal pools and maple trees at our Moose
• lands, and I want to answer for a moment what are connected lands, what are connected lands for the moose
• What are connected lands for the moose, for the bobcat, for the brook trout?
• BioMap critical natural landscape, 25% are core habitat, protecting rare and vulnerable species, the moose

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions held a public hearing on Initiative Petition No. 25-15, H.5505, “An Act to Protect Water and Nature.” Committee co-chairs outlined the Article 48 initiative process and explained that the hearing was divided into expert, proponent, opponent, and public-comment sections. The first witness, Undersecretary Stephanie Cooper of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, described current state and federal funding sources for land conservation and outdoor recreation, said existing programs are oversubscribed, and noted that the proposal aligns with the Commonwealth’s 30% land conservation goal by 2030 and 40% by 2050. She also flagged possible governance clarifications in the petition, including board structure and administrative authority, while saying the administration has the expertise to manage such a fund. Proponents from Mass Audubon, the Trustees of Reservations, Mount Grace Land Trust, the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, the Authentic Caribbean Foundation, and Bemis Associates argued that Massachusetts needs a dedicated, sustained revenue stream for conservation, clean water, climate resilience, and public access to nature. They said current funding is inconsistent and insufficient, cited estimates that the state may need roughly $300 million or more annually to meet conservation targets, and emphasized benefits to public health, mental health, biodiversity, flood protection, and the outdoor recreation economy. Several speakers said the measure would dedicate a portion of existing sales tax revenue tied to sporting goods, recreational vehicles, and golf courses, and that it would support both urban and rural communities, including underserved communities. Committee members pressed witnesses on the bill’s fiscal and constitutional implications, including how much sales tax revenue would be redirected, whether the measure is constitutional, how funds would be allocated among communities, and why the proposal includes certain revenue sources but not others such as ticket sales. Proponents said the measure would likely direct up to about $100 million annually when fully phased in, that it was designed as a “subject to appropriation” mechanism, and that legal review had found it constitutional. They also acknowledged that the proposal would reduce general fund flexibility but argued it would create a long-term investment in natural resources. The hearing concluded after public testimony, and the committee announced it would accept written testimony until March 27 at 5 p.m.; no vote was taken on the petition at the hearing.

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• Tower for the location of the Moose Tower for the location of the state's<00:14:55.199> only<
• Modernizing Moose Tower is the essential first step in addressing Minnesota's dental workforce gap.
• > essential<00:20:41.120> first<00:20:41.360> step Moose Tower is the essential
• first step Moose Tower is the essential first step in<00:20:41.679> addressing<00:20:42.080>
• As VP Roberts Davis has illuminated, the School of Dentistry has been located in Moose Health Science

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• So they can put a higher amount of energy needed for the taking of bear or moose and a lower level for
• taking<00:25:51.640> of<00:25:51.840> bear<00:25:52.279> or<00:25:52.440> moose
• <00:25:53.279> and<00:25:53.399> a<00:25:53.559> lower taking of bear or moose
• and a lower taking of bear or moose and a lower level<00:25:54.159> for<00:25:54.600> white
• working our way up we're pretty moose working our way up we're pretty confident<00:33:23.799> that

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• So, like the moose plate. >> I was going to say sounds similar to the moose plate.
• <00:19:14.960> like<00:19:15.120> like<00:19:15.280> the<00:19:15.360> moose
• So like like the moose plate. some form. So like like the moose plate.
• gt;> I was going to say sounds similar to the >> I was going to say sounds similar to the moose
• My question one more moose plate. My question one more followup. followup. followup.

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• . >> Moola for moose. Moola famoose. >> Hundreds for horses. >> Hundreds.
• Um, anyway, I... >> Moola for moose. Moola famoose. >> Hundreds for horses. >> Hundreds.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and completed a roll call showing 55 members present and 10 excused, establishing a quorum. The journal from Wednesday, January 21, 2026, was approved as corrected by the chief clerk after a voice vote. The chamber then moved into announcements and introductions. Members highlighted several upcoming events and committee meetings. Representative Mabrey announced the Judiciary Committee’s final SMART Act hearing series, including presentations from the Joint Budget Committee, the Office of the Child’s Representative, the Child Protection Ombudsman, the Department of Corrections, the Office of Alternative Defense Counsel, and Legislative Council staff on prison population. Representative Gilchrist invited members to a Healthier Colorado legislative reception, and Representative Suckla introduced the Plateau Valley FFA chapter visiting the Capitol. Representative McCormick, with Representative Winter, promoted a fundraising effort for children, using a lighthearted call for donations, and noted that the House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee would meet upon adjournment to hear sunset reviews of the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee and the Forest Health Council, while postponing the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council review. The House also noted a Faith Bridge Advocacy Day visit, and the chamber then adopted a motion to stand in recess until later in the day.

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• That is a habitat project for mule deer, elk, moose, antelope, and maintains migration corridors, etc
• And, um, that's the spraying of cheat grass for our native species, mule deer, elk, moose, antelope,
• That is a habitat project for mule deer, elk, moose, antelope, and maintains migration corridors, etc
• And, um, that's the spraying of cheat grass for our native species, mule deer, elk, moose, antelope,
• That is a habitat project for mule deer, elk, moose, antelope, and maintains migration corridors, etc

Keywords: 916, all

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• those issues are, whether it's down in Rushford or over in Wabasha or up to Perham or Park Rapids or Moose
• the road in Tower it's the same thing, and it's that way in Manomen and Montrose and Mapleton and Moose
• <00:03:35.400> Lake<00:03:35.599> or purum or Park Rapids or Moose Lake or purum or
• Park Rapids or Moose Lake or what<00:03:35.879> have<00:03:36.040> you<00:03:36.959>
• Ramstad were open to ATV use, we went on to build the Moose Walk and Moose Run Trails, again multi-use

Keywords: 1183, house

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• ,<00:11:51.040> they<00:11:51.200> would they went into deer or moose, they would they
• went into deer or moose, they would be<00:11:51.360> able<00:11:51.519> to<00:11:51.600
• Um, our moose population is facing some challenges through winter ticks, but um we've been able to do
• Um, our moose population is facing some challenges through winter ticks, but um we've been able to do
• . um our moose population has increased. um our moose population<00:55:50.160> is<00:55:50.400

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• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• As we start to do the implementation work around MRA, we’re looking at Shakopee and Moose Lake as our
• The number of people who are seeking and actively pursuing programming at Moose Lake, for instance, has

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• My name is Mark Hollis, and I'm here as a concerned resident of the city of Moose Lake in Carlton County
• Now, as a resident of the city of Moose Lake, I must explain how allowing civil committed individuals
• Lake I must explain of the city of Moose Lake I must explain how<00:46:10.000> allowing<00:46
• The city of Moose Lake has approximately 3,000 residents.
• people did swing the mayor race in Moose Lake, and so that's why we just think it's important.

Bills: HF1937, HF2407, HF1678, HF1477, HF2040, HF1840, HF257

Keywords: PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing

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• So, right, the moose plates for conservation.
• So, essentially, again, it's a moose plate for veterans.
• again, it's a moose plate for veterans. again, it's a moose plate for veterans.
• I think they'll understand all day the $60 at the beginning and the $30 like a moose plate.
• beginning and the $30 like a moose beginning and the $30 like a moose plate.<03:25:16.239> They'll

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• Moose to suspend the rules to pass third reading. Is that objection?
• Representative Murray Moose to suspend the rules to pass third reading. Without objection.
• Representative Spell Moose to spend the rules past third reading. Without objection.

Bills: HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HCR112, HR307, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB66, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB145, HB159, HB167, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB316, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB511, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB799, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1095, HB1126, HB1129, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1230, HB1235, HB1249, HB723, HB36, HB140, HB181, HB198, HB205, HB211, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB302, HB335, HB342, HB487, HB513, HB623, HB682, HB730, HB740, HB761, HB775, HB797, HB812, HB816, HB940, HB968, HB979, HB1028, HB1029, HB1038, HB1049, HB1084, HB1161, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1203, HB1247, HB1256, SB25, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB237, SB250, SB405, SB406, SB414, SB433, SB480, SB513, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB134, HB1117, SB42, SB274, SB382, SB449, SB300, HR74, HB463, HB715, HB998, SB80, SB268, SB444, SB479, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469

Keywords: oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding, taxpayer liability, public liability, offshore wells, onshore wells, coastal erosion, Department of Conservation and Energy, natural resources

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• Moose to suspend the rules to pass third reading. Is that objection?
• Representative Murray Moose to suspend the rules to pass third reading. Without objection.
• Representative Spell Moose to spend the rules past third reading. Without objection.

Bills: HR310, HR314, HR316, HR317, HR321, HR275, HR276, HR279, HR282, HR286, HR289, HR292, HR295, HR302, HR319, HCR112, HR307, SCR59, SCR61, SCR62, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR54, SCR55, SCR64, SCR75, HCR3, HCR49, HCR66, HCR67, HB1, HB2, HB42, HB45, HB66, HB71, HB79, HB126, HB133, HB145, HB159, HB167, HB213, HB218, HB222, HB289, HB291, HB312, HB313, HB316, HB324, HB352, HB383, HB398, HB403, HB429, HB457, HB459, HB511, HB549, HB571, HB579, HB591, HB608, HB616, HB624, HB766, HB769, HB783, HB799, HB804, HB864, HB874, HB909, HB951, HB971, HB983, HB1005, HB1017, HB1051, HB1056, HB1095, HB1126, HB1129, HB1186, HB1193, HB1223, HB1224, HB1230, HB1235, HB1249, HB723, HB36, HB140, HB181, HB198, HB205, HB211, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB302, HB335, HB342, HB487, HB513, HB623, HB682, HB730, HB740, HB761, HB775, HB797, HB812, HB816, HB940, HB968, HB979, HB1028, HB1029, HB1038, HB1049, HB1084, HB1161, HB1194, HB1199, HB1201, HB1203, HB1247, HB1256, SB25, SB132, SB155, SB157, SB202, SB228, SB237, SB250, SB405, SB406, SB414, SB433, SB480, SB513, SB149, HB359, SB29, SB43, SB78, HB210, HB258, HB468, HB784, HB134, HB1117, SB42, SB274, SB382, SB449, SB300, HR74, HB463, HB715, HB998, SB80, SB268, SB444, SB479, HB901, HR20, HCR65, HCR71, HCR98, HB284, HB306, HB341, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB603, HB605, HB614, HB625, HB646, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1191, HB1240, HB1255, SB82, SB89, SB97, SB123, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469

Keywords: oil and gas, orphan wells, inactive wells, shut-in wells, marginal wells, plugging and abandonment, well decommissioning, site remediation, site restoration, Oilfield Site Restoration, OSR program, financial security, bonding, taxpayer liability, public liability, offshore wells, onshore wells, coastal erosion, Department of Conservation and Energy, natural resources

Summary: The House met with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then received Senate messages, committee enrollment reports, and a series of House resolutions. Members adopted or advanced numerous resolutions recognizing individuals and institutions, expressing condolences, and creating or continuing study task forces on topics including homeownership assistance, speech-language pathology assistant licensure, clean water, Medicaid reporting, voter accessibility, air monitoring, fire chief operations, maternal health, and other issues. Several Senate resolutions were also concurred in, and personal privileges were used to recognize the family of Susan Ann Taylor Bidding and to commend Anita Whitaker LaFontaine and her father, Green Whitaker, Sr. The House then moved through Senate bills on final passage. Bills approved included measures on registrar of voters compensation, dental coverage related to cancer treatment, paid parental leave planning for educators, election supervisor compensation days, weight management services, nursing facility quality oversight, a Slidell hotel occupancy tax subject to voter approval, medical debt interest-rate limits, Medicaid coverage for weight-loss medications, a shrimping-related butterfly net exception, public works design-build contracting, and a municipal lead-service-line replacement measure. Some bills were temporarily returned to the calendar, including measures on water utility service lines and registrar compensation, while others passed with strong bipartisan margins. The chamber also considered Senate amendments to many House bills and concurrent resolutions. Members concurred in amendments on topics such as hospital stabilization, student loan access for certain professional degrees, rural economic development, behavioral health and school policies, retirement and compensation provisions, food labeling, climate-change litigation, school emergency plans, anti-cancer medication coverage, domestic abuse procedures, and several infrastructure and workforce measures. A few bills were rejected for further conference, including some retirement, alternative power, and AI-related provisions. The session ended with the House taking a one-hour recess for lunch, with instructions to return by 12:45.