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• systems that happen when you have four seasons in Minnesota and certainly Northern Minnesota.
• region of the United uh of Minnesota region of the United uh of Minnesota truly<00:04:59.960>
• He said there are 53,356 electric vehicles in the state of Minnesota, and that is what the bill is about
• have know in the state of Minnesota we have know in the state of Minnesota we have you<00:20:22.080
• The standard Minnesota white-and-blue plate that you see across the state does not have any additional

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• State Government Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• <00:04:48.759> constitutional of the four Minnesota constitutional of the four Minnesota constitutional
• <00:56:56.920> expects is not right Minnesota expects is not right Minnesota expects transparency
• I'm your state auditor.
• correct this is a vehicle bill for state correct this is a vehicle bill for state government<01:

Bills: HF1060, HF1062

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• this buying the state of Minnesota is this buying the state of Minnesota is this for<00:13:02.560
• <00:19:39.200> of<00:19:39.600> Minnesota Farmland in UN in the state of Minnesota
• Hardoff, he thanked the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota
• :00.960> State Title Association the Minnesota State Title Association the Minnesota State Bar
• hopefully in the state of Minnesota so hopefully in the state of Minnesota so hopefully my<01:01:

Bills: HF1621, HF1701, HF1796, HF1676, HF40, HF1428, HF1540

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• Our state colleges, our state universities, and the University of Minnesota, and my question is why?
• Minnesota is a generous state, but for some...
• the state of Minnesota.
• These realities to the state of Minnesota.
• These efforts are consistent with Minnesota state goals.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Minnesota State doesn't charge out-of-state tuition.
• Um Minnesota State doesn't tuition.
• Other states the state of Minnesota.
• It's an to the state of Minnesota.
• <01:26:44.880> state consistent with with Minnesota state consistent with with Minnesota state

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Madam Chair, members, Teresa Nelson for the ACLU of Minnesota. Ms.
• But in Minnesota, child support is a very important issue.
• that represent tens of thousands of property taxpayers in the state of Minnesota.
• I'm the Deputy State Court Administrator for the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
• There are other states that do this.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• There are as many security officers in the state of Minnesota now as there are licensed peace officers
• Parent representation in Minnesota is inequitable across the state.
• Parent representation in Minnesota is inequitable across the state.
• state of Minnesota to managers do in the state of Minnesota to ensure<00:41:24.960> that<00:41
• I'm the state program administrator for the Minnesota Competency Attainment Board.

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• Minnesota is only one of four states that continue to have this outdated method.
• Minnesota is only one of four states that continue to have this outdated method.
• of property taxpayers in the state of Minnesota, and I'm here testifying in favor on their behalf of
• I'm the Deputy State Court Administrator for the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
• I'm the deputy State Court Administrator for<01:18:29.120> the<01:18:29.239> Minnesota

Bills: HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070

Keywords: Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money

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• <00:03:14.760> State challenges facing Minnesota State challenges facing Minnesota State Colleges
• <00:04:49.400> State Security Officer for Minnesota State Security Officer for Minnesota State
• State Colleges and measures at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.<00:07:42.120> And<00
• Was that number the state of Minnesota.
• <00:15:30.120> State not just directly at at Minnesota State not just directly at at Minnesota

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• When the civic infrastructure of greater Minnesota is compromised, the strength of the entire state is
• I exercise my duty state of Minnesota.
• South Carolina is a good example that states that when an AG is acting on behalf of the people of Minnesota
• people of Minnesota. people of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• We now have 10 staff scattered across the state of Minnesota, um, who work and are able to do that because
• <00:14:54.720> So<00:14:55.360> I we have in the state of Minnesota.
• So I we have in the state of Minnesota.
• Um, it's a very difficult area to serve in the state of Minnesota.
• And if you go look at other states, you can see an imprint of Minnesota in that.

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• If the state of Minnesota values school choice, whether it is open enrollment, charter schools, or post-secondary
• If the state of Minnesota values school choice, whether it is open enrollment, charter schools, or post-secondary
• Like every public school in Minnesota, chartered public schools must follow all state and federal laws
• Like every public school in Minnesota, chartered public schools must follow all state and federal laws
• As costs continue to rise across our state, our sector is actively working with authorizers, the Minnesota

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

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• state of Minnesota from throughout the state of Minnesota from getting<00:29:57.799> money<00:
• of Minnesota, so we're incentivizing companies to do their R&D here rather than in other states where
• At the Minnesota Business Partnership, we support policies that drive growth across the entire state,
• At the Minnesota Business Partnership, we support policies that drive growth across the entire state,
• At the Minnesota Business Partnership, we support policies that drive growth across the entire state,

Bills: HF4, HF173

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• We've worked with and would like to thank the Minnesota State Bar Association's Real Property Section
• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• <00:14:38.800> State would like to thank the Minnesota State would like to thank the Minnesota
• It is a public policy of the state of Minnesota to protect children, and it is the intent of the legislature
• This causes our district, a medium-size district in the state of Minnesota, to have an onerous responsibility

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State. the vote of seven eyes's and six nazs. the vote of seven eyes's
• But after 25 years of underfunding by the state of Minnesota, our wages and benefits have not kept up
• But after 25 years of underfunding by the state of Minnesota, our wages and benefits have not kept up
• School Districts, Minnesota of Minnesota School Districts, Minnesota Association<00:42:13.119> of
• First, state control without state accountability.

Bills: HF3422, HF3461, HF2904

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave

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• He added that they are state forces serving the state, and that the state should be taking care of them
• He emphasized that National Guard members are state forces serving the state, and that the state should
• Um, if this bill was passed into law, Minnesota would join five other states that have added veteran
• Additionally, Minnesota State added veteran status to their policy 1B equal opportunity, non-discrimination
• Periodic updates to outdated state law allows for a clearer reading of Minnesota Department of Veterans

Bills: HF3540, HF3522, HF3544

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• I'm the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business in Minnesota.
• of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
• We've actually been referred to our lawyer by the state of Minnesota in regard to understanding the program
• Indeed, it wouldn't have been a one-size-fits-all mandate, and it wouldn't have cost the state of Minnesota
• Indeed, it wouldn't have been a one-size-fits-all mandate, and it wouldn't have cost the state of Minnesota

Bills: HF4110, HF2113, HF4569, HF4414

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification

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• <00:16:05.240> the Minnesota state patrol in 2006 the Minnesota state patrol in 2006 the information
• If not, we will move House File 1220. state of Minnesota to get you those state of Minnesota to get you
• in other states to purchase Minnesota vehicles.
• in other states to purchase Minnesota vehicles.
• in other states to purchase Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota vehicles<00:53:48.240> uh<00:53:48.400

Bills: HF2382, HF639, SF1075, HF1243, HF1087, SF1360, HF739, HF2337, HF1220, HF712, HF1219

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

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• Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota School
• Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota School
• Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota School
• Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State. Thank you, Representative Freiberg, for this.
• Did the state of Minnesota request or receive any of that funding from 2022-2023?

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• It's a lot of money, but in the scope of the bonding projects that we have in the state of Minnesota,
• <00:13:36.760> of<00:13:36.839> Minnesota will go to the state of Minnesota will go
• to the state of Minnesota for<00:13:38.360> further<00:13:38.760> community<00:13:39.320
• Because without the assistance from the state of Minnesota, our citizens of our great state will not
• <01:03:15.640> of your service to our great state of your service to our great state of Minnesota

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund