Transcript Highlights:

• They called me, asked me if I would step in and help, you know, at least preserve their right because
• ><01:31:08.880><c> know,</c><01:31:09.120><c> at</c><01:31:09.120><c> least</c><01:31:09.520><c> preserve
• </c> in and help, you know, at least preserve in and help, you know, at least preserve their<01:31:10.080

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration - Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• project was originally asked for and discussed in the capital committees, it was indicated that to preserve
• 01:22:08.080><c> indicated</c><01:22:08.480><c> that</c><01:22:09.040><c> to</c><01:22:09.280><c> preserve
• </c><01:22:09.679><c> the</c> was indicated that to preserve the was indicated that to preserve the documents

Committee: Senate Capital Budget

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• such, if advanced, this may generate even more lawsuits, and instead we encourage the committee to preserve
• I urge you to support this bill to preserve pharmacy access for Minnesota's most vulnerable patient populations
• I urge you to support this bill to preserve pharmacy access for Minnesota's most vulnerable patient populations
• I urge you to support this bill to preserve pharmacy access for Minnesota's most vulnerable patient populations

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• in a position, I think we all would, where we can be proud of our lakes, take care of them, and preserve
• care<00:46:24.960><c> of</c><00:46:25.119><c> them,</c><00:46:25.839><c> and</c><00:46:26.319><c> preserve
• </c><00:46:26.720><c> them</c><00:46:26.960><c> for</c> care of them, and preserve them for care of them
• , and preserve them for future<00:46:27.560><c> generations.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• She said she wants to see that preserved. in the country and this robust academic in the country and
• 00:42:53.280><c> that</c> in Minnesota and I want to see that in Minnesota and I want to see that preserved
• 54.640><c> m</c><00:42:55.079><c> Madam</c><00:42:55.319><c> chair</c><00:42:56.079><c> thank</c> preserved
• thank you m Madam chair thank preserved thank you m Madam chair thank you<00:42:56.359><c> representive

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• They're a trusted resource to help preserve soil and water quality in our lands, lakes, and rivers.
• 53.560><c> help</c> years they're a trusted resource to help years they're a trusted resource to help preserve
• 54.759><c> water</c><00:04:55.039><c> quality</c><00:04:55.560><c> in</c><00:04:55.680><c> our</c> preserve
• soil and water quality in our preserve soil and water quality in our lands<00:04:56.360><c> lakes</c

Bills: HF1126 , HF967 , HF1066 , HF1669 , HF926

Committee: House Taxes

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

Transcript Highlights:

• If the goal is to create and preserve housing affordability for low-income and middle-income seniors,
• /c><01:06:14.839><c> and</c> face if the goal is to create and face if the goal is to create and preserve
• <01:06:15.559><c> housing</c><01:06:15.960><c> affordability</c><01:06:16.640><c> for</c> preserve housing
• affordability for preserve housing affordability for lowincome<01:06:17.559><c> and</c><01:06:17.720

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Carlson thanked Chair Scott and said, "Again, this bill is making sure that we are going to preserve
• Representative Carlson responded, "Again, this bill is making sure that we are going to preserve what
• Representative Carlson replied, "Again, this bill is making sure that we are going to preserve what Title
• Representative Carlson said, "Again, this bill is making sure that we are going to preserve what Title

Bills: HF1233

Committee: House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Keywords: women's athletics, gender, sports competition, Human Rights Act, biological sex, participation limits, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• to county and tribal agencies provide core child welfare services such as prevention and family preservation
• welfare services such as prevention welfare services such as prevention family<00:14:53.480><c> preservation
• c> and</c><00:14:54.320><c> makes</c><00:14:54.519><c> up</c><00:14:54.680><c> over</c> family preservation
• and makes up over family preservation and makes up over $200 $200 $200 million<00:14:57.120><c> um</

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• They rebelled, they ran, they preserved their languages, spiritual practices, and traditions in secret
• c><02:10:15.679><c> ran</c><02:10:16.199><c> they</c><02:10:16.880><c> they</c><02:10:17.040><c> preserved
• </c> rebelled they ran they they preserved rebelled they ran they they preserved their<02:10:17.679><

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• And I think that's an important thing to preserve because, in terms of our tax structure in this state
• And I think that's an important thing to preserve because, in terms of our tax structure in this state
• Importantly,<04:34:43.840><c> this</c><04:34:44.080><c> bill</c><04:34:44.400><c> preserves</c><04:34
• :44.879><c> all</c> Importantly, this bill preserves all Importantly, this bill preserves all existing
• I support the passage of HB 1653 to preserve patient choice and autonomy when circumstances dictate that

Committee: House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm also asking that you preserve funding for Family Resource Centers because strong families mean strong
• I'm also asking that you preserve funding for Family Resource Centers because strong families mean strong
• I'm also asking that you preserve funding for Family Resource Centers because strong families mean strong
• I'm also asking that you preserve funding for Family Resource Centers because strong families mean strong
• </c> above other needs and that you preserve above other needs and that you preserve current<03:15:40.000

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The House Finance Committee opened a public hearing on House Bills 1 and 2, which concern the governor’s proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. The chair explained that the committee must fit the budget to House Ways and Means revenue, which is about $800 million below the governor’s estimate in an almost $16 billion budget. He also noted a projected current-budget overspend, the impact of recently passed legislation, possible fee updates, no new tax proposals at that time, and the importance of federal funding and Medicaid stability. Testimony was limited to three minutes, with the chair asking speakers to avoid duplication. Much of the testimony focused on Medicaid, disability services, and home- and community-based care. Speakers urged the committee to restore or protect funding for transportation, Medicaid, day programs, in-home supports, and behavioral health services. Several individuals and providers described how cuts would affect people with disabilities, medically fragile children, and families who rely on services to remain employed and avoid institutional care. A home care provider argued that a proposed 3% Medicaid cut would increase hospitalizations and costs, while a behavioral health representative asked for sustainable Medicaid rates, uncompensated care support, housing resources, and continued funding for community behavioral health clinics. Another major topic was the Group II retirement provisions in HB 2 for public safety workers. Representatives from police, fire, corrections, probation/parole, and related associations testified in support, saying prior pension changes hurt recruitment and retention, pushed experienced workers to neighboring states, and should be reversed to restore promised benefits. They argued the provisions would help keep public safety careers viable and honor commitments made to first responders. An executive counselor also warned that when the state shifts costs away from itself, local property taxpayers bear the burden, and she opposed cost shifts such as Medicaid premiums and universal vouchers. A separate speaker urged funding public schools rather than universal vouchers, arguing vouchers can leave other students behind as resources are diverted.

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:18:41.159><c> to</c> for the way of life that we want to for the way of life that we want to preserve
• :18:43.559><c> a</c><00:18:43.760><c> huge</c><00:18:44.120><c> part</c><00:18:44.320><c> of</c> preserve
• and Bait fish is a huge part of preserve and Bait fish is a huge part of it<00:18:45.360><c> um</c><
• </c><05:29:10.120><c> of</c><05:29:10.200><c> our</c><05:29:10.360><c> state's</c> and preservation of
• our state's and preservation of our state's resources<05:29:11.718><c> I'd</c><05:29:11.878><c> like

Committee: House Fish and Game and Marine Resources

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• ><02:09:24.800><c> continue</c><02:09:25.400><c> to</c><02:09:25.920><c> to</c><02:09:26.280><c> preserve
• </c><02:09:27.280><c> the</c><02:09:27.719><c> the</c> we uh continue to to preserve the the we uh continue
• to to preserve the the the<02:09:28.280><c> community</c><02:09:28.800><c> that</c><02:09:28.960><c>
• > opportunities</c><04:38:43.400><c> that</c><04:38:43.561><c> I</c><04:38:43.719><c> had</c> to preserve
• the opportunities that I had to preserve the opportunities that I had as<04:38:44.199><c> a</c><04:38

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first discussed scheduling and notice for upcoming executive sessions on a larger slate of bills, including plans to take up eight bills in the morning and possibly the last three bills in the afternoon, with caucus time provided if needed. The chair emphasized advance notice, publication, and flexibility if more bills are added later. The hearing then opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and proceeded to HB 568, a bill allowing local planning boards to request water supply studies for subdivisions to ensure water adequacy as housing density increases. Representative Kat McGee, the prime sponsor, said HB 568 was developed after constituent concerns about private wells being affected by nearby development. She described the bill as narrowly tailored, non-mandatory, and intended to preserve local control while clarifying that planning boards may request studies under local regulations. She noted bipartisan support, an exclusion for community water systems and larger groundwater withdrawals regulated elsewhere, and said the bill would help prevent water shortages and related problems for new and existing homes. Questions from members focused on whether the bill should specify that it applies to subdivisions of four or more lots, since that language had been in an earlier version. Testimony on HB 568 was mixed. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors opposed the bill, arguing it lacked a definition of “water supply study,” could lead to expensive hydrology studies, and might raise housing costs; he suggested more work with DES or a study committee. DES administrator Brandon Kernin said the department had worked from a 2010 groundwater commission report, that such problems arise only intermittently in certain areas, and that the bill would make explicit local authority to adopt such ordinances. He also said DES data and homeowner surveys can help identify problem areas and that more robust wells could be considered in the long term. The committee noted 10 online submissions in favor and 3 opposed, plus blue-sheet testimony of 2 in favor and 1 neutral, and then closed the hearing on HB 568. The committee immediately opened HB 582, a bill on safety requirements for operation of personal watercraft. Representative Darby, the sponsor, said the bill responds to the speed and maneuverability of modern personal watercraft, which he described as more like motorcycles on water than traditional boats, and cited a fatal accident on Lake Monomonac as an example of the risks. He said the bill is not intended to restrict ordinary recreation or wake surfing, but to update safety standards for a newer class of larger, quieter three-person PWCs. The hearing began with Darby’s presentation, and no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Century Code 28-32-18, thereby upholding the statutory authority of the State Gaming Commission and preserving
• Century Code 28-32-18, thereby upholding the statutory authority of the State Gaming Commission and preserving
• Century Code 28-32-18, thereby upholding the statutory authority of the State Gaming Commission and preserving

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from prior meetings and then filled a vacancy on Legislative Management by appointing Senator Braunberger after a caucus recommendation. Members then took up an unusual appeal from the North Dakota Gaming Commission after the Administrative Rules Committee voided a rule that would have raised the poker tournament entry fee from $300 to $1,500. Legislative Council explained the administrative rules process and the grounds for voiding a rule, while Gaming Commission representatives argued the commission had statutory authority and that the issue should be left to the full Legislature. Several members raised concerns about legislative intent, precedent, and whether the matter should wait for the regular session. On a motion to disapprove the Administrative Rules Committee’s finding and restore the rule, the committee voted no, so the voiding of the rule remained in place. The committee then reviewed the fiscal impact statement for Constitutional Measure No. 1 on congressional age limits. Staff reported no current fiscal impact because no litigation had been filed, though members noted the possibility of future legal challenges if the measure were enforced. After that, the committee began hearing proposed bills for the upcoming special session, starting with several kratom-related measures. Representative Wolff withdrew her bill, saying it was redundant, while Representative Heinert presented a bill to legalize and regulate natural kratom for adults 21 and over under the Attorney General, with licensing, labeling, penalties, and a public health campaign. Senator Axtman presented a companion bill targeting synthetic kratom derivatives, placing them on the controlled substances list with penalties similar to marijuana. Legislative Council later outlined Representative Johnston’s separate kratom bill, which would regulate kratom under the Department of Agriculture with product registration, licensing, and enforcement provisions. The committee also heard Senator Hogue’s bill to address funding for the State Historical Society’s military museum project. He argued the state was in breach of contract and that delaying action would increase costs, so his bill would authorize a $35 million line of credit to keep construction moving while fundraising continued. Members questioned the relationship between the proposed line of credit, existing SIF funding, and the private fundraising requirement, but no vote was taken before the meeting moved on. Finally, Representative Sue Ann Olson began presenting a bill requiring the Class D driver’s license test to be administered in English, arguing it was a safety measure because road signs are in English and law enforcement encounters can be complicated by language barriers. The transcript cuts off before her testimony concluded or any action was taken on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• type of legislation that would narrow eligibility... ...for future data center development while preserving
• The bill also preserves local government authority over zoning, permitting, and land use decisions by
• states have considered legislation addressing data center siting, most proposals have focused on preserving

Committee: Joint Energy Development and Transmission Committee

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fairness, the language related to payday lending that's in the Finance Code actually, I think, sort of preserves
• treat minors under this statute as we do under nearly every other statute, that their claims are preserved
• Their claims are preserved until they turn majority, and then they have two years to bring it then.

Committee: House Governmental Oversight, Select

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• amended, and in connection therewith amending or repealing obsolete, imperfect, and inoperative law to preserve
• It asks us to trust that every change truly preserves original legislative intent without altering meaning
• It was debated pretty lengthy in the budget committee when we were trying to figure out how to preserve

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• defining jurisdictional limits, and regulating secondary employment can strengthen the system while preserving
• defining jurisdictional limits, and regulating secondary employment can strengthen the system while preserving
• defining jurisdictional limits, and regulating secondary employment can strengthen the system while preserving

Committee: Senate Criminal Justice

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• deletion rule that recognizes the harm caused by mass data aggregation, which can be done while preserving
• statewide limit is workable, and that this bill aligns with California's privacy interests and also preserves
• And lastly, it preserves a little human dignity in the workplace because with the growth of this technology

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and reinforce confidentiality and privacy protections for therapy records. Supporters, including a mother and therapist whose son died by suicide after extensive chats with ChatGPT, argued the bill is needed to prevent harmful, crisis-related interactions. Behavioral health groups and labor/privacy organizations supported the measure, while TechNet, the California Medical Association, and the California Hospital Association opposed unless amended, saying the bill could restrict useful clinical tools and create conflicts around triage, screening, and data use. The committee passed SB 903 4-0 to Appropriations, with members noting the need for further work on definitions and implementation. SB 1119 would create a broader framework for chatbot safety for children, including annual risk assessments, crisis response protocols, default child protections, parental controls, notice and time limits, restrictions on advertising and use of children’s data, incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The author and supporters again cited the death of Adam Raine as evidence that chatbots can reinforce suicidal ideation and isolate children. Common Sense Media and several labor and privacy groups supported the bill. CalChamber, TechNet, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, and other industry and local government groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about vague standards, overlap with SB 243, prescriptive design mandates, and litigation risk. The committee approved SB 1119 4-0 to Judiciary, with amendments to be taken there. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader data by requiring DOJ audits, employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for most data. Supporters said the bill responds to documented misuse and over-retention of data that mostly belongs to innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, arguing the retention limit would hinder investigations and reduce the usefulness of ALPRs in serious or delayed cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, a local control bill for six cities, would allow camera or sensor-based enforcement of curb and loading zones, with a human reviewing each violation before issuance. Supporters said it would help cities manage congestion and unsafe blocking of bike lanes and loading zones; privacy advocates warned about expanding automated surveillance. It passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard SB 1101, which would require higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies and limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters framed it as a transparency and anti-doxing measure in response to recent federal investigations and subpoenas; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. The committee then began hearing SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, which would require advance notice and reporting when employers displace workers due to technology and give displaced workers priority for openings, but the transcript cuts off before the hearing concluded.