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• We are proposing calendaring four bills for Thursday, March 6, 2025: House File 13, Bliss; House File
• 124, Berg; House File 129, Rinsky; and House File 286, Perryman.
• will designate Thursday, March 6, for the adoption of the calendar for the day and establish a pre-filing
• Members, please note that a 24-hour pre-filing period for amendments to these bills is now in place under

Committee: House Rules and Legislative Administration

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's House File 2034, as you mentioned before we begin.
• </c> is house file is house file 1843<00:21:40.960><c> representative</c><00:21:41.559><c> re</c><00:
• So I’m here to present House File 1843.
• file file 1012<01:21:35.199><c> this</c><01:21:35.360><c> bill</c><01:21:35.679><c> takes</c><01:21:
• I speak for House File 1012.

Committee: House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Um, just to do some backgrounding on House File 400.
• House file 400 is a win-win claim.
• </c> matter before the committee house file matter before the committee house file 400<00:09:50.480><
• </c> House File 400? House File 400?
• </c> going to be filing to leave. going to be filing to leave.

Bills: HF3388 , HF400

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance, health insurance, group health carriers, MCHA, MNsure, individual market, premium stabilization, carrier assessment, health insurance assessment, premium security plan account, state innovation waiver, high-risk pool, reinsurance payments, healthcare premiums, insurance carriers, deferral of assessment, financially impaired condition, HF400

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• The bill before us is House File 3806.
• I'd move House File 3806 before the committee. All right.
• I'm here today to share our support for House File 3806.
• And next we have House File 497. House File 497.
• House File 497.

Bills: HF3806 , HF2687 , HF497

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota Statutes, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords, corporate ownership, real estate investment trust, REIT, landlord registry, landlord database, tenant transparency, housing affordability, homeownership, deed tax, transfer tax, property tax, affordable housing

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• The striking amendment also requires for a person filing for election or elected as sheriff who is not
• The amendment removes the requirement for a person filing for candidacy for the office of sheriff, if
• not yet certified, to complete a background investigation prior to the election filing deadline, or
• The amendment removes the requirement for a person filing for candidacy for the Office of Sheriff, if
• , I have a personal problem with that because that's not a... ...personnel files.

Committee: House Community Safety

Keywords: 904, all

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• We're talking about a digital file of the data.
• So take the digital file and create the exchange.
• So take the digital file and create the exchange.
• But the file format and the structure of exchange itself, bill overcomes that challenge.
• And then... ...either have to print out paper copies or generate PDF files.

Bills: SB6052 , SB6051 , SB5907 , SB5860 , SB5574

Committee: Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education

Keywords: digital transcript, transcript sharing, student records, education data exchange, K-12, higher education, community colleges, universities, school districts, charter schools, state-tribal education compact schools, educational service districts, data interoperability, secure platform, student consent, FERPA, privacy, education technology, records management, transcript standard

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• She's ahead on the file with AB 50 and AB 489.
• File item 6, AB 521, Carrillo, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 8, AB 559, Berman, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 9, AB 586, Flora, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.
• File item 9, AB 586, Flora, the motion is do pass to the Committee on Judiciary.

Summary: The Assembly Business and Professions Committee held its first regular bill hearing of 2025 and considered a wide range of measures on health care access, professional regulation, animal welfare, and consumer protection. Early in the hearing, the committee adopted its rules and then approved a consent calendar of several bills, including measures by Chen, Caloza, Carrillo, Arreguín, Berman, and Flora. The committee also took up AB 1082, which would allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state programs to complete clinical training in California; supporters said it would help address the nursing shortage and keep students closer to home, while opponents warned it could worsen already limited clinical placement capacity and reduce oversight. The bill passed on a do pass recommendation to Appropriations after a quorum was established. The committee then heard and advanced several health-related bills. AB 50, by Assembly Member Bonta, would ease Medi-Cal access to over-the-counter hormonal contraception by removing the need for a prescription for coverage purposes; pharmacists, reproductive health advocates, and medical groups supported the bill, and it passed unanimously to the Committee on Health. AB 489, also by Bonta, would prohibit AI systems from misrepresenting themselves as licensed health professionals; supporters from medical, psychiatric, behavioral health, and other professional groups said the bill would protect patients from misleading chatbot advice, and it passed to Privacy and Consumer Protection. AB 481, by Assembly Member Rubio, would expand the tasks that federally qualified lab personnel can perform under CLIA supervision to help address lab staffing shortages; labor groups raised concerns about training, certification, and supervision, but the bill passed to Appropriations with an amended do pass recommendation. The committee also considered animal welfare and access-to-care measures. AB 631, by Assembly Member Lee, would require animal shelters to post intake and outcome data online; supporters said the reporting would improve policy and resource allocation, while members discussed how the requirement would work for shelters without websites, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 867, also by Lee, would prohibit cat declawing except when medically necessary for the animal; animal welfare groups strongly supported the bill, while the veterinary association opposed it as an improper legislative regulation of veterinary surgery, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Finally, AB 1307 would create a pilot program allowing a limited number of qualified dentists trained in Mexico to practice in underserved California areas; supporters framed it as a cost-neutral way to address major dental access gaps, the California Dental Association remained opposed unless amended, and the bill passed to Appropriations. Several members later added their votes on the various items after the hearing, and the committee kept the hearing open briefly to allow additional add-ons.

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• This amendment for House File 3493.
• The Senate has language in Senate File 3717, House File 3485, that was changed in an amendment on March
• The Senate has language in Senate File 3717, House File 3485, that was changed in an amendment on March
• <c> the</c><00:15:31.160><c> needed</c> House file 3493 provides the needed House file 3493 provides
• </c> File 3493. File 3493. Thank<00:29:34.120><c> you.</c> Thank you. Thank you.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3493, the Safe Schools Revenue Increase bill, and first adopted the DE amendment before moving the bill on for re-referral to Ways and Means. Representative Lawrence described the bill as a multi-layered school safety package for all students and schools, including public, nonpublic, charter, and tribal schools, with increased safety funding, mental health support, anonymous threat reporting, school safety plans, and student discipline changes. Several supporters emphasized the need for flexible safety funding and cited real-world safety concerns, including anonymous tip systems that had generated many reports, classroom evacuations, staff injuries, and the need for more resources for mental health and safety infrastructure. Some supporters, including charter school leaders and Catholic Conference testimony, argued the bill’s flexibility and broader safety approach were important, while others supported the K-3 suspension language as a needed tool in severe cases. Opponents focused heavily on the bill’s repeal of Minnesota’s K-3 suspension ban and non-exclusionary discipline requirements. Legal aid, disability advocates, and education groups argued that suspensions harm young children, worsen disparities, and disproportionately affect students of color and students with disabilities, and they urged the committee to keep restorative and non-exclusionary practices in place. Disability advocates also asked that any safety planning explicitly account for students with disabilities and that the bill remain aligned with IDEA protections and individualized education decisions. Several testifiers opposed using public funds for private schools, saying public money should stay in public programs. Other testimony came from school administrators and staff who supported restoring limited suspension discretion, describing serious elementary incidents, classroom evacuations, and injuries that they said required a short-term removal option to stabilize classrooms and plan for students’ return. Mental health and school support personnel witnesses stressed that safety and mental health funding should remain distinct and that more counselors, social workers, and related staff are needed to address student crises. No final vote on the bill itself was taken in the portion provided beyond adoption of the DE amendment and the motion to re-refer the bill.

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• I renew my motion that House File 341 be referred to the Transportation Committee.
• Next bill on the agenda is House File 750.
• Your testifiers, the last bill on the agenda today is House File 491.
• We represent over 10,000 rank-and-file police officers across the state of Minnesota.
• House File 491 is laid over for possible inclusion.

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> He asks to please pass House File 3609. He asks to please pass House File 3609.
• </c> deal with foster care are House File deal with foster care are House File 3665 3665 3665 from<02
• House File 3002 and how it helps our House File 3002 and how it helps our foster<02:26:33.920><c> youth
• </c><02:27:38.960><c> 3665</c> Representative Pinto, House File 3665 Representative Pinto, House File
• </c> and Representative Hicks, House File and Representative Hicks, House File 3002<02:27:43.520><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> File 3587 off the table. File 3587 off the table.
• </c> Um, I would uh I move to take House File Um, I would uh I move to take House File 3588<00:24:51.039
• Uh, House File 4295, members.
• </c><00:38:23.520><c> On</c> Chair, members, House File 3571. On Chair, members, House File 3571.
• I do understand it's this house file.

Bills: HF4319 , HF3295 , HF3589 , HF3587 , HF3588 , HF4295 , HF3571 , HF3895

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Keywords: public utilities commission, Lake City, port authority, Red Wing, terms of appointment, local government, elections, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, voter access, polling place, ballot, unexpected needs, election judge, public information, political parties, HF4295

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• I would like to move House File 56 before the committee, and House File 56 is in front of the committee
• </c> sign all right the a the bill house file sign all right the a the bill house file 56<00:02:00.200
• </c><00:02:58.599><c> 56</c> bill Mr chair members uh house file 56 bill Mr chair members uh house file
• </c> member an employee to reject house file member an employee to reject house file 56<00:26:09.480>
• </c> and feedback on house file and feedback on house file 56<00:28:40.240><c> while</c><00:28:40.440

Bills: HF56 , HF780

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• Providers need to update their provider record that's on file with us.
• As a reminder, House File 3520 was adopted on March 4th.
• As a reminder, House File 3520 was adopted on March 4th.
• All those in to the House File 729.
• </c> Norp renews his motion that House File Norp renews his motion that House File 729<00:42:19.040><

Bills: HF729

Committee: House Human Services Finance and Policy

Keywords: human services, provider enrollment, medical assistance, healthcare, housing stabilization, substance use disorder, vulnerable adults, fraud prevention, 1183, house

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• Today, we are announcing criminal filings in four cases involving fraud.
• Again, today on National Health Care Fraud Takedown Day, we are announcing filing criminal charges in
• These are just charges that have been filed at present, and the defendants are entitled to a presumption
• Obviously, one of those is present in the filings today, too. That is correct.
• Obviously, one of those is present in the filings today, too.

Summary: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield held a press event marking National Health Care Fraud Takedown Day to highlight the state’s Medicaid fraud enforcement work and announce four new criminal filings. He said the Oregon Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Unit, which includes investigators, auditors, attorneys, data analysts, and a nurse investigator, has secured hundreds of convictions and settlements since 2010 and recently received additional staffing from the legislature. He framed the work as bipartisan and aimed at protecting vulnerable Oregonians, recovering taxpayer dollars, and deterring fraud. The announced cases involved alleged provider or vendor fraud rather than Medicaid recipients: Ed Morgan of Beaverton was charged in connection with housing assistance funds tied to a health-related social needs program; Linda Thomas and her company, Gateway of Willamette Valley, were charged with billing Medicaid for day support services not provided; and Amanda Thorne, a former Lane County employee, was charged with using a government credit card for personal purchases. Rayfield also noted recent progress in other cases, including a nurse who pleaded no contest to false billing and theft and was sentenced to jail, probation, and restitution, and a medical transportation company owner recently charged with billing for services not provided. In response to questions, Rayfield said Oregon staff attended a federal meeting on Medicaid fraud despite late notice and political tensions, emphasizing that fraud enforcement should remain bipartisan. He said the federal landscape is complicated by cuts to enforcement staff even as there is talk of increased enforcement, and that states have had to step up. He also said Oregon’s managed care system has not been a major barrier to investigations, which typically begin with complaints and are developed with partner agencies. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken at the event.

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• Olson, um, your motion is recommendation for House File 3532 to be placed on the general register.
• This bill, House File 3532, is going to make a slight adjustment to the way that we allow service members
• House File 3532 is going to make a slight adjustment to the way that we allow service members to be buried
• Olson's motion to refer House File 3532 to be placed on the general register.
• motion to refer uh, Rep Olson's motion to refer refer<00:03:17.280><c> House</c><00:03:17.560><c> File

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 3532, authored by Rep. Olson, which would adjust eligibility for burial in Minnesota state cemeteries. Olson explained that current law generally requires 181 days of active military service, and argued that this excludes many long-serving National Guard, Air Guard, and Reserve members who may not have had uninterrupted active-duty time despite years of service. The bill would allow burial eligibility for individuals who complete an entire contract with an honorable discharge, or who die while serving. Members spoke in support, saying Guard and Reserve service should be recognized regardless of whether members were called up for active duty and that their assigned status should not affect burial rights or benefits. One member also praised the bill as an example of representative democracy and thanked Olson for bringing forward an issue close to affected service members. The committee then voted to recommend House File 3532 be placed on the general register. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition noted.

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• We will accept public comment on any bill placed on the suspense file by the committee today for which
• AB 1917 would instead require that prosecutors file an 871.5 motion to reinstate those dismissed charges
• It would simply require prosecutors to file a motion explaining why a charge that was removed by the
• dismisses a charge for lack of evidence, prosecutors will use discretion in determining whether to file
• an 871.5 motion; likely, they will file them only when their motions to reinstate have merit.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on April 15, 2026, for a regular order hearing on 38 bills. The chair announced that AB 2457 was pulled to a later hearing, reviewed public testimony rules, established a quorum, and approved the consent calendar in two motions. Bills on the consent calendar were moved either to the Assembly floor consent calendar or to the floor non-consent calendar, and the suspense calendar was deemed approved as read. The committee then heard AB 1917 by Assemblymember Schultz, which would require prosecutors to file an 871.5 motion to reinstate felony charges dismissed at a preliminary hearing for lack of probable cause, rather than simply adding the charges back. The author and supporters, including the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, Californians for Safety and Justice, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and several advocacy groups, argued the bill would improve due process, transparency, and court efficiency by reducing unnecessary litigation and costs. No opposition testimony was presented. After questions and a motion, the committee took a roll call vote on AB 1917. Members voting were recorded as aye, and the bill passed out of committee. The hearing then concluded and the committee adjourned.

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• We will accept public comment on any bill placed on the suspense file by the committee today for which
• It would simply require prosecutors to file a motion explaining why a charge that was removed by the
• must be supported by probable cause, both at a preliminary hearing and afterward if they choose to file
• dismisses a charge for lack of evidence, prosecutors will use discretion in determining whether to file
• an 871.5; likely, they will file them only when their motions to reinstate have merit.

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative Sabadosa of
• Order filed by Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Garcia of Chelsea relative to extending until
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Chan of Quincy and Keefe
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Lawn of Watertown and
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Madero of Boston and

Keywords: 1212, all

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• E, so starting on line 16 of page 13 is, are the folks currently required under this amendment to file
• And then also for folks who have to file their year-end statement, basically compiling all of their 2025
• reportable transactions, they have until February 1st of '26 to file that.
• February 1st of '26 to file that.
• Any filers that are required to file this have to do this, and this is what applies to this.

Bills: SB2156

Committee: House Government and Veterans Affairs

Keywords: campaign finance, disclosure, political contributions, election transparency, North Dakota Century Code, 908, all

Summary: The subcommittee met to review amendments to a campaign finance bill, focusing on reporting requirements for ending balances and annual statements. Members and staff worked through whether the language should apply to all multi-candidate committees or only statewide multi-candidate committees, and whether the addition of non-statewide political parties created any unintended change from current law. Dustin Richard from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the draft needed to be tightened to mirror existing law by inserting “statewide” where appropriate, while keeping the new non-statewide political party provisions as intended. The committee also discussed an effective date and application clause. Staff explained that an effective date of January 1, 2026 would align with the new reporting requirements, and that 2025 transactions would still be reported under the old law while 2026 transactions would follow the new rules. Members asked for plain-language clarification about how the application clause would work and whether any statutory cleanup would be needed afterward. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to adopt the amendments, with the motion then rephrased to refer to the “Dustin amendments.” The meeting concluded with scheduling discussion about reconvening later in the week to keep the bill moving before the deadline, followed by adjournment.

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• Without objection, we'll move to Senate third reading to take up file item 34, SCR 138 by our Majority
• I would like to pull from the consent agenda file item 63, SCR 124. The desk will note. Thank you.
• We have items one through nine on the second reading file.
• Members, file item number 11 is... Now we're ready. Thank you, Madam President.
• Senator Reyes, file item 12. Thank you, Madam President, members.

Keywords: 987, senate, all