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• A surety bond does nothing to fix incorrect claim suspensions, inconsistent interpretations of policy
• A surety bond does nothing to fix incorrect claim suspensions, inconsistent interpretations of policy
• A surety bond does nothing to fix incorrect claim suspensions, inconsistent interpretations of policy
• A surety bond does nothing to fix incorrect claim suspensions, inconsistent interpretations of policy
• A surety bond does nothing to fix incorrect claim suspensions, inconsistent interpretations of policy

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The speaker says the organization has publicly claimed to have been around for 25 years, but the speaker
• Cops frequently lie to claim they saw someone reaching for a gun when the video evidence doesn't show
• that, claiming he was never taught to extract something from a moving car is asinine.
• None of that is true, however she's been allowed to come to this very body and make those claims.
• as I said this case was 2009 the claims as I said this case was 2009 the chief<01:12:51.960><c> of</

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The claim that any child would have any less vaccine coverage is patently false.
• So they filed the claim with the New Hampshire Department of Labor.
• Hysterical claims abound. I won't go through them; you've heard a lot of them.
• So let’s stop bullying people who are skeptical of some of the climate claims.
• So let’s stop bullying people who are skeptical of some of the climate claims.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• We'll move to our second public hearing on Senate Bill 6230, adjusting the price of a cash transaction
• The bill specifies that rounding is applied after all applicable taxes, fees, adjustments, or discounts
• would provide that the threshold for use of state forces for emergency state highway work would be adjusted
• Vice Chair Lovick, Senate Bill 6170, adjusting monetary limits regarding contracting rules for state
• Vice Chair Lovick, Senate Bill 6170, adjusting monetary limits regarding contracting rules for state

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee held a work session focused on ignition interlock device compliance and broader traffic safety data. Traffic Safety Commission staff described a Yakima County pilot that provides enhanced probation supervision and support for DUI offenders, reporting that compliance with ignition interlock installation rose from roughly 16%–20% before the pilot to 41% among medium- and high-risk offenders, with barriers including cost, confusion about requirements, transportation access, and communication gaps. JLARC staff presented a statewide preliminary audit finding an overall 41% installation rate, with higher installation rates among higher-income drivers and limited use of financial assistance; JLARC recommended clearer goals for the assistance program and a formal coordination agreement between the Department of Licensing and State Patrol. State Patrol also reported on a Snohomish County outreach pilot that used troopers and door hangers to contact noncompliant drivers, found many were unaware of financial aid, and identified some drivers as physically unable to drive, without vehicles, or on warrant status. The committee then received a broader traffic safety update showing that serious injuries and fatalities rose sharply in recent years before declining somewhat in 2024; impaired-driving fatalities fell 15% from 2023 to 2024, while pedestrian fatalities remained near record highs. The Traffic Safety Commission also highlighted telematics-based research showing that targeted enforcement and visible patrols can reduce speeding, and that anonymized telematics data is being used to analyze speeding and distracted driving patterns statewide and at the corridor level. Members asked about privacy, enforcement methods, and how the data are used, and staff emphasized that the data are aggregate and opt-in through insurance or similar programs. After waiving five-day notice, the committee held a public hearing on Senate Joint Memorial 8016, which asks Congress and federal agencies to treat the Fairfax Bridge closure and replacement as an emergency and to expedite federal review and remove historic-register barriers. Supporters from Wilkeson, Carbonado, recreation groups, and nearby communities testified that the bridge closure has harmed tourism, emergency response, recreation access, and daily travel. The committee then heard Senate Bill 6230, which would require cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents in light of the federal penny phaseout; staff said the Department of Licensing fiscal note showed a $186,000 technology cost, and retail and food industry representatives supported the bill but requested amendments for permissive language, safe harbors, consumer protections, and local preemption. In executive session, staff briefed members on several bills and substitutes, including snowmobile registration fee increases, gender designation record confidentiality, salvaged title transfer streamlining, fish-barrier/utility relocation changes, emergency highway work thresholds, a Traffic Safety Commission public-health-authority proposal, special parking privilege renewal changes, parked vehicle registration enforcement, and oil tanker tug-escort requirements. No final votes or bill actions were recorded in the excerpt beyond the motion to waive notice and the completion of the public hearings.

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• The adjustment that this bill provides better reflects the compensation that workers depend on to stay
• the way that workers' comp was adjusted in the time-loss formula, as well as the parity that it brought
• Adjusted for inflation, grow margins have steadily eroded.
• Adjusted for inflation, grow margins have steadily eroded.
• Adjusted with inflation, grow margins have steadily eroded.

Summary: The House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee heard public testimony on several bills. HB 2151 would update factory-built housing and commercial structure rules by directing L&I to consider newer national standards and allowing inspections by qualified third-party agencies without requiring a contract; the sponsor and L&I said it would save time and money and help lower costs for manufactured housing. HB 2372 would change workers’ compensation time-loss calculations so injured workers receive 100% of the employer’s monthly health care contribution unless the employer keeps paying it; supporters said this would better protect injured workers and their families, while a small-business representative opposed the bill and suggested direct payment to insurers instead, and L&I noted implementation costs and timing concerns. HB 2355, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, would create standalone protections for domestic workers covering wages, written agreements, notice before termination or severance, anti-harassment and anti-retaliation rules, and discrimination protections, while also extending minimum wage/overtime/sick leave coverage to some domestic workers; testimony from workers, advocates, Seattle officials, and the sponsor emphasized wage theft, insecurity, and the need for statewide standards, while L&I said technical clarifications and funding would be needed. HB 2409 would establish a collective bargaining framework for agricultural workers under PERC, with procedures for representation elections, mediation, and interest arbitration; supporters framed it as a long-overdue extension of bargaining rights and dignity to farmworkers, while growers and farm bureau representatives warned it could disrupt harvests, harm farms, and affect the food supply. HB 2472 would strengthen enforcement of fire sprinkler licensing and certification by allowing local fire code officials to request proof of credentials and issue stop-work orders; labor, fire marshals, and industry groups supported it as a public safety measure, while the building industry raised a drafting concern about the term “residential sprinkler.” No votes or final committee actions were taken in the hearing.

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• On slide 13, it just gives a breakdown of the cost of living adjustment that we issue.
• and that's where we've been given, I think it was two years of a half a percent cost of living adjustment
• That next July, they are eligible for the cost of living adjustment.
• But everybody else gets some form of cost of living adjustment that is compounded.
• I mean, so is there, like, a combination of things that could be adjusted?

Committee: House Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee

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• We currently offer these state tax withholdings for claims of sexual assault.
• We offer them for claims that are physical violence caused by the agents.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And the rest of that paragraph, we believe, makes sure if the claim isn't made whole from an injury,
• workers' comp makes that hole. ...make sure if the claim isn't made whole from an injury, workers' comp

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• , funding for grants operating adjustment, funding for grants to<00:24:26.159><c> certified</c><00:24
• These adjustments are not just overdue; they're critical.
• ><c> funding</c> Operating adjustments fund um funding Operating adjustments fund um funding ensures<
• </c><00:57:58.799><c> Thank</c> indeed's operating adjustment. Thank indeed's operating adjustment.
• ><c> overdue,</c> adjustments are not just overdue, adjustments are not just overdue, they're<00:58:56.559

Bills: HF3228 , HF2441

Committee: House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction

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• it been adjusted for inflation.
• So there is going to be an adjustment as people are treated well.
• So there is going to be an adjustment as people are treated well.
• So there is going to be an adjustment as people are treated well.
• So there is going to be an adjustment as people are treated well.

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, we served many years together on the claims committee, a bicameral committee that, if you had many
• The toughest time was when Mary and I were the only two that voted against a claim because it would have
• committee, a biccameal committee claims committee, a biccameal committee that that that uh<00:57:33.359
• The toughest time was when Mary claims.
• because it would have against a claim because it would have set<00:58:17.839><c> a</c><00:58:18.000>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• In neighboring Webster County, their coroner requested a salary adjustment during the budget process
• In neighboring Webster County, their coroner requested a salary adjustment during the budget process
• In neighboring Webster County, their coroner requested a salary adjustment during the budget process
• In neighboring Webster County, their coroner requested a salary adjustment during the budget process
• In neighboring Webster County, their coroner requested a salary adjustment during the budget process

Committee: Joint Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:08 Roll Call 00:00:29 Discussion of Large Project Siting in Local Governments Following Clover Creek Solar v. Breckinridge County 00:03:34 Discussion of Coroners’ Issues 00:24:49 Adjournment 01:01:11, 958, all

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• We reinstitute a retirement cost-of-living adjustment for our special risk employees that will ensure
• We reinstitute a retirement cost-living adjustment for our special risk employees that will ensure we
• Last year, the Legislature provided this adjustment to the public defenders in the 11th, 13th, and 20th
• It adjusts notification timing for tax exemption denials to improve protest options for property owners
• It allows county value adjustment boards to hear appeals relating to the timely filed or timely filing

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• When you adjust for inflation, that $7.25 has the same purchasing power as about $4.64 in today's dollars
• Starting in 2029, all counties would receive an annual CPI adjustment, the same as Vermont and Maine.
• ,</c><00:26:40.880><c> the</c> receive an annual CPI adjustment, the receive an annual CPI adjustment
• </c><00:46:51.040><c> think</c><00:46:51.320><c> it</c><00:46:51.440><c> is</c><00:46:51.560><c> adjusted
• </c> &gt;&gt; So, but I think it is adjusted. &gt;&gt; So, but I think it is adjusted.

Committee: House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• ><c> living</c> in their social security cost of living in their social security cost of living adjustments
• Uh we see this in adjustments.
• She shared that in 2022 the Social Security COLA, or cost-of-living adjustment, was 8.7%, which was fairly
• And yet now they're scared that with these rent increases far exceeding the cost-of-living adjustment
• </c><00:21:53.200><c> what</c> simply clarifying or adjusting what simply clarifying or adjusting what

Keywords: 1183, house

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• So how do we adjust? Is it not more than you need, but just what you need?
• So how do we adjust to that? That's one of our challenges.
• And then adjust to whatever the poverty level reimbursement is, like child care, let's say.
• They figure out a way to start adjusting as we need adjustments being made.
• So as design enhancements or adjustments are made, they are locked into those adjustments, and then cross-checking

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.

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• Or, hey, let's adjust the model that it's using behind the scenes.
• And then we adjust and see if that works better.
• We do have the clouds to be able to do that, and then we adjust and see if that works better.
• And then we adjust and see if that works better.
• We do have the clouds to be able to do that, and then we adjust and see if that works better.

Committee: House Subcommittee on Appropriations - General Administration

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• an individual after being found guilty of a misconduct violation and issued a sanction by former adjusting
• :23:40.480><c> sanction</c><00:23:41.280><c> by</c><00:23:41.600><c> former</c><00:23:42.000><c> adjusting
• </c> issued a sanction by former adjusting issued a sanction by former adjusting committee<00:23:42.880
• </c> institutional conduct and adjustment institutional conduct and adjustment dictates<00:32:34.880>
• Then a committee looks at the person's record, speaks to the person, just like an adjustment committee

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• In so many words, you are, but there won't be any adjustment by this legislature until 2030.
• We are telling the Ethics Commission that every five years they shall adjust it, that they should do
• are some factors they can and may take into account, but it should be an equitable adjustment, as is
• To answer your question, Representative Cook, is will this ever be adjusted?
• To answer your question, Representative Cook, is will this ever be adjusted?

Summary: The House met on sine die and began with prayer, pledges, quorum verification, and a series of announcements and recognitions. The chamber received Senate messages reporting adoption of conference committee reports on SB 268 and SB 2972, and Senate concurrence in House amendments to SB 1637. Members also referred several resolutions and announced the signing of numerous House and Senate measures by the presence of the House. Technical correction resolutions were adopted: HCR 171, authorizing corrections to HB 46, passed 138-0, and SCR 55, making a wording correction in SB 1964, passed 126-12. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to memorials and recognitions. The House honored Pastor Dave Welch, with several members offering condolences and reflections on his work organizing pastors and engaging in civic life, followed by a moment of silence. Members also recognized the Ganado High School Maidens for winning the 2025 UIL 2A Division I softball state championship, Waco police K-9 Andor after being shot in the line of duty, Region 7 DPS for Capitol Complex security, and various restaurants, staff members, interns, caucus staff, and caucus freshmen of the year across Republican, Democratic, Black, Progressive, LGBTQ, IT, Energy and Climate, and Mexican American Legislative Caucuses. The chamber also heard a retirement-style address from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who reflected on his six sessions in the House, his military service, and his decision to step aside to focus on family, while colleagues from both parties praised his service, discipline, and willingness to work across differences. The House then continued with additional staff and caucus recognitions, including committee staff, district office staff, and interns, with members repeatedly thanking their teams for their work during the session.

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• at a high level overview in the Minnesota State Retirement System and the P... there's some COLA adjustments
• > that</c><00:03:18.480><c> we're</c><00:03:18.720><c> able</c><00:03:18.879><c> to</c> uh COLA adjustments
• that we're able to uh COLA adjustments that we're able to do.<00:03:20.080><c> um</c><00:03:20.239><
• 39.040><c> living</c><00:10:39.360><c> allocation</c><00:10:39.760><c> and</c><00:10:40.279><c> adjustments
• </c> of living allocation and adjustments. of living allocation and adjustments.

Keywords: 1183, house