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• > then some cases of existing programs and then some cases of existing programs and then innovation
• other areas of Minnesota state budget? other areas of Minnesota state budget?
• > to<00:36:37.359> the the scale of some programs and to the the scale of some programs and
• <00:37:28.240> businesses alternative ways of of small businesses alternative ways of of small
• > Labor<00:38:51.040> and Minnesota Department of Labor and Minnesota Department of Labor

Bills: HF4598, HF4884, HF3732

Keywords: workers' compensation, Minnesota workers' compensation, Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, reinsurance association, Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association, WCRA, occupational disease, presumption, first responders, firefighter cancer, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, police officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, correctional officer, security counselor, public safety dispatcher, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability

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• You know, food insecurity impacts all of our districts from greater Minnesota to the metro as well as
• I just want to make sure that we highlight some of the data around food shelves in Minnesota.
• Well, I just do want to point out that it's a federal program that distributes Department of Ag food
• <00:04:22.400> Minnesota<00:04:22.800> have all across the state of Minnesota have
• all across the state of Minnesota have what<00:04:23.199> they<00:04:23.360> need<00:04

Bills: SF2077, HF2439, HF841

Keywords: environmental protection, natural resources, wildlife management, public funding, community grants, pollution reduction, waste management, climate change, funding allocations, food support, emergency funding, shelf programs, Minnesota statutes, appropriation, 1183, house

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• state of Minnesota.
• Children's Defense Fund Minnesota advocates for policies and programs that improve the well-being of
• I'm Craig Graffunder, the executive director of the Minnesota Head Start Association.
• My name is Sarah Wise, and I'm the assistant program manager of Parent Child Plus in Minnesota, but I
• impact of the program in that area. impact of the program in that area.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• But when we look at this, it allows the associations to continue their right of choice of how they're
• A lot of times what we look at is some of these self-managed associations are either spending too much
• Across Florida, large associations control millions of dollars in owner funds.
• "Yes, Jonathan Zackham for the Amusement Machine Association of Florida.
• , providing oversight and legal guidance for many of Florida's key regulatory programs.

Bills: S0468, S0822, S1234, S1260, S1580, S1706

Keywords: animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response

Summary: The committee heard and approved several bills. SB 468 would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected animal cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of patient records in good faith; it was reported favorably with support from animal welfare groups. SB 1706 narrows eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, and it also passed favorably. SB 1234 on building permits and inspections was amended extensively to clarify permit exemptions, private-provider rules, and timelines, then reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 1260, dealing with building inspections after emergencies, was amended to require state-term contracts for inspection vendors and then passed. SB 822 would require professionally managed community associations above a budget threshold; an amendment raised the threshold to $750,000, added a parcel-count trigger, and allowed direct-hire credentialed managers, after which the bill was reported favorably. SB 1580 would increase penalties for illegal gaming operations, add enforcement tools, and clarify procedures for veterans organizations; after removing a fantasy sports provision, it also passed favorably. The committee also heard from several appointees and reappointees to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission. Public Service Commission nominees Anna Ortega and Robert Payne were questioned closely about utility hardening projects, ratepayer costs, and the role of the Office of Public Counsel. Gaming Commission reappointee Julie Brown and appointees William Spacola, John DeQuilla, Peter Cutterman, and Tina Rep discussed illegal gaming enforcement, audits, agency operations, and their backgrounds in law, regulation, law enforcement, and public service. Several members raised concerns about contract timing and evidence handling at the Gaming Commission, while others praised the nominees’ experience and service. At the end of the meeting, the committee voted to recommend confirmation of all appointees on tabs 1 through 7. Members then requested favorable placement on the record for specific bills, including SB 468, SB 1234, SB 1260, SB 1580, and SB 1706, and the committee adjourned.

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• Chair, members of the committee.
• SB 251 is the same bill that this committee passed out of his House bill and kind of changed.
• is their line of credit.
• advantage of not not charging consumers. advantage of not not charging consumers.
• and and carry this piece of legislation. and and carry this piece of legislation.

Bills: SB277, HB395, HB482, SB251, HB513

Keywords: decentralized nonprofit association, unincorporated nonprofit association, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, smart contract, digital asset, crypto, web3, DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, nonprofit governance, digital membership, consensus mechanism, ledger, Alabama nonprofit law, entity formation, liability protection, service of process, real property, winding up

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• the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
• My name is Thomas Wellness Service, the associate state director of advocacy with AARP, Minnesota.
• Minnesota Homes Program."
• of Minnesota.
• the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers for the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4881, HF4867, HF4422, HF4223

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value

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• I'm here on behalf of the Minnesota Athletic Trainers Association in support of House File 82.
• Supporters include the Minnesota Nurse Practitioner Association, the Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• , the Minnesota Affiliate of Nurse Midwives, and the Minnesota Affiliate of the National Association
• Association, the Minnesota Practitioner Association, the Minnesota Association<01:09:23.920> of
• > and the Minnesota Affiliate of National and the Minnesota Affiliate of National Association<01:09:30.080

Bills: HF3521, HF3563, HF82, HF2689, HF1794, HF3544, HF3516, HF1752

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• Minnesota prohibits this kind of corporate practice of medicine, as do most states, but our prohibition
• Is that just revenue from the state of Minnesota, or how about if they have out-of-state stuff?
• I don't know about the licensure of nursing and pharmacy, but a couple of years ago in Minnesota, the
• My name is Steve Bartel, and I'm the Director of Government Relations for the Minnesota Grocers Association
• The Chief of General Pediatrics at Children's Minnesota.

Bills: HF2779, HF1645, HF1885, HF1289, HF1534, HF2707, HF1675, HF3046

Keywords: health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration, horizontal consolidation, vertical consolidation, health care ownership, corporate practice, health care regulation

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• to be ahead of that trend in Minnesota. to be ahead of that trend in Minnesota.
• one<00:09:37.600> that region of Minnesota, the same one that region of Minnesota, the
• is a program I'm struggling to kind of is a program I'm struggling to kind of remember<00:37:50.240
• My name is Steve Bartle, Director of Government Relations for the Minnesota Grocers Association.
• <01:13:53.199> For Minnesota Grocerers Association. For Minnesota Grocerers Association.

Bills: HF2779, HF1645, HF1885, HF1289, HF1534, HF2707, HF1675, HF3046

Keywords: health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration, horizontal consolidation, vertical consolidation, health care ownership, corporate practice, health care regulation

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• of all the citizens of Minnesota.
• <00:04:03.200> Minnesota, the state of Minnesota, the state of Minnesota, you<00:04:06.080
• attention of the state of Minnesota attention of the state of Minnesota um<00:04:15.280> flaws
• citizens of Minnesota.
• I am Derek Mo, president and CEO of Minnesota Rural Electric Association.

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

Summary: The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony. Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested. Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.

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• of insurance National Association of insurance Commissioners<00:04:24.520> group<00:04:24.880
• NAIC or the National Association of NAIC or the National Association of insurance<00:04:47.440><
• in the state of Minnesota under usury.
• in the state of Minnesota under usury.

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• Enrollment is growing in programs that matter to Minnesota and to St.
• It also is about responsible stewardship of our state of Minnesota resources and our environment.
• I'm the mayor of Mapleton, proudly known as the curling capital of Minnesota. is a small but growing
• I have with me Nick Hagan, Public Works Director of the great city of of Rainier, Minnesota.
• We have been working together with the League of Minnesota Cities, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• So, with the chair's state of Minnesota.
• They actually share a lot of program.
• of Minnesota Cities Coalition League of Minnesota Cities Coalition Greater<01:20:40.080> Minnesota
• Have you talked to, like, ran this past the League of Minnesota Cities, Minnesota Association of Townships
• > Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities, uh Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities, uh Minnesota

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• c> likely<00:27:16.960> the state of Minnesota and most likely the state of Minnesota and
• All members in the state of Minnesota.
• I'm the president and CEO of the Minnesota Telecom Alliance, and we're a trade association that represents
• dealing with telecom in the state of dealing with telecom in the state of Minnesota.
• of the Minnesota House. Welcome back. of the Minnesota House. Welcome back.

Bills: HF2400, HF1724, HF3437, HF4333, HF2874, HF4052

Keywords: real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care

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• I'm here today on behalf of the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators, or MACSA
• of Minnesota North Dakota chapter.
• With my Greater Minnesota brain, we made sure in legislation that a minimum of 40% of these grants are
• youth. 40% of sex-trafficked individuals in the state of Minnesota are youth.
• A University of Minnesota study found that there is a $34 return on investment for every dollar of government

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• welfare and relief of related to the welfare and relief of Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Indians.<00
• program has been one of housing support program has been one of our<00:55:43.280> most<00:55:
• I’m here today on behalf of the Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators, or MACSSA
• I’m the vice president of public policy for the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter
• of Minnesota are youth.

Bills: HF2115, HF2276, HF1644, HF99, HF2068, HF2707, HF2704, HF2406, HF1674, HF1579

Keywords: human services, aging services, disability services, behavioral health, long-term care, nursing home, nursing facility, assisted living, waiver services, medical assistance, Medicaid, case mix reimbursement, PDPM, RUG, direct care and treatment, developmental disabilities, day services, positive support, guardian, conservator

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• of mobility.
• The Northwestern Alumni Association has a very large association across the state of Florida, and I have
• programs.
• It requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to post on its website program data received
• It is never my intent to get in the way of a really good program. ...kind of get in the way of a really

Bills: S0382, S0628, S0654, S0696, S0880

Keywords: transportation facility designations, road naming, highway designation, honorary designation, memorial highway, memorial boulevard, memorial interchange, airport naming, FDOT markers, Florida Department of Transportation, State Road 80, SR 80, U.S. 90, U.S. 41, A1A, Turnpike interchange, Kissimmee Park Road, Bobby Bowden, Donald Trump Highway, President Donald J. Trump Highway

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. First, SB 628 designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor Ensign Joshua Watson, Petty Officer Muhammad Hatham, and Cameron Walters, who were killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing remembrance and support for the families. The committee then heard CS/SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. The bill would require riders on shared pathways to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements. Law enforcement, local officials, and school board representatives supported the bill and described safety concerns and data gaps, while several senators raised questions about enforcement and asked that e-scooters be addressed more explicitly. The bill was reported favorably. Members also approved SB 880, creating a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and SB 696, which allows online trademark registration applications and updates Florida’s trademark classification and verification procedures. Finally, the committee took up CS/CS/SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red light, school zone speeding, and school bus violations. The bill and an amendment added guardrails on data use, hearings, reporting, signage, and contract limits; senators raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, and school zone enforcement, and a Hillsborough County sheriff’s representative testified that all-day school zone enforcement has improved safety. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after recording additional affirmative votes on SB 628 from Senators Martin and Smith.

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• of Minnesota Counties, Townships, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Newspaper Association.
• of Minnesota Counties, Townships, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Newspaper Association.
• of Minnesota Counties, Townships, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Newspaper Association.
• of Minnesota Counties, Townships, League of Minnesota Cities, and the Newspaper Association.
• I'd Minnesota Association of Townships.

Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

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• of the program: to increase child care slots in the state of Minnesota.
• /c><00:34:40.720> just Association of Minnesota and we just Association of Minnesota and we just
• > our<00:48:10.680> programs all of Minnesota uh through our programs all of Minnesota
• programs across the the state of programs across the the state of Minnesota<00:52:39.400> um<
• by the Minnesota youth program as funded by the Minnesota youth program as part<01:41:20.159> of<

Bills: HF2582, HF2266, HF2518, HF2039, HF1941

Keywords: child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian

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• But you know, Representative Frederick is a huge supporter of Minnesota State and of Minnesota State.
• Frederick is a huge supporter of Frederick is a huge supporter of Minnesota<00:14:41.519> State
• /c> Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota<00:14:43.360> State.
• having a town hall at the University of having a town hall at the University of Minnesota<00:36:
• First of all, under the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement with Minnesota State

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.