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• They produced 9 state qualifiers, 7 placers, and 6 finalists, including state champions.
• as well as state qualifier Leaanille.
• And Doctor Steven Beck, Assistant Director, State 4-H Program Leader, Oklahoma State University.
• the rotunda, please stand with us and be recognized here in your state capitol for all the great work
• The Energy Council serves all the United States energy producing states and 22 provinces in Canada.

Bills: HR1052, SB2184, SB171

Keywords: 4-H, youth development, community service, education, volunteering, Oklahoma, statutory revision, consolidation, law amendment, emergency legislation, legal clarity, SB171, state government, Capitol security, peace officer commission, legislative security, Department of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Safety, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House

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• the with the state of Minnesota on the with the state of Minnesota on the Toward<00:13:08.280>
• So, Mankato State, is that the name of the university? Minnesota State University. Mankato.
• Minnesota State the university? Minnesota State University. University. University.
• "This bill is a treat for the state of Minnesota, members.
• <00:48:50.440> Very in the state of Minnesota. Very in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• In order to adjust them if need be, and currently Minnesota is one of only four states that does this
• As Representative Scott has mentioned, Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that continues to
• This belief inspired us to step into a new role, now serving as the first-ever State of Minnesota Central
• of Minnesota.
• State identified relating to abuse and molestation that children suffer when they are Minnesota residents

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• This belief inspired us to step into a new role, now serving as the first-ever state of Minnesota central
• of Minnesota.
• of Minnesota.
• that children suffer when they are Minnesota residents but are temporarily out of state.
• /c><01:48:21.000> represent states and how many states represent states and how many states represent

Bills: HF2436, HF470, HF2643, HF2456, HF102, HF1367

Keywords: child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension

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• I'm going to call this meeting of the Minnesota House of Representatives State Government Finance and
• adult population in the state the adult population in the state the Minnesota<01:13:37.920> student
• tribal the state of Minnesota and tribal the state of Minnesota and tribal Nations<01:19:24.719>
• 11 Minnesota tribes and ensure the well-being of American Indian citizens throughout the state of Minnesota
• /c><01:30:51.400> are<01:30:52.239> uh state of Minnesota and we are uh state of Minnesota

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• Minnesota statute 192.52. Minnesota statute 192.52.
• If enacted, this bill would expand eligibility across all four Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries.
• This is just one more way in which the state of Minnesota can, in a small way, honor the service of those
• most veterans in the state. most veterans in the state.
• It's it's uh, no cost to the<00:20:46.640> state. the state. the state.

Bills: HF4615, HF3532, HF4492, HF4171

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• the state working Family Credit for the state working Family Credit there's<00:02:58.280> also
• is an important priority for Minnesota is an important priority for Minnesota these<00:10:42.959
• the Catholic Church in Minnesota.
• in the previous session in the Minnesota in the previous session in the Minnesota Legislature<00
• We know, Madam Chair, that seniors all throughout the state of Minnesota are currently facing a ferocious

Bills: HF2254, HF2302, HF2502, HF2315, HF2475, HF2086

Keywords: HF2254, Minnesota child credit, baby bonus, child tax credit, income tax, individual income tax, tax relief, newborn, birth credit, family tax credit, tax refund, advance payment, Department of Revenue, taxable year, parenting, families with children, child credit, state regulations, families, taxation

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• > list city in the state of Minnesota they list city in the state of Minnesota they list the<00:10
• /c><00:48:30.280> 2016<00:48:31.280> we state of Minnesota and in 2016 we state of Minnesota
• the<00:48:36.800> individual state of Minnesota what's the individual state of Minnesota what's
• > we're to the state of Minnesota because we're to the state of Minnesota because we're making
• state of Minnesota those people in the state of Minnesota those who<01:31:27.560> are<01:31:27.679

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• ,<00:02:26.800> to Minnesota State High School League, to Minnesota State High School League
• <00:07:36.600> State So, otherwise, the the Minnesota State So, otherwise, the the Minnesota
• 07:41.320> Minnesota<00:07:41.440> State<00:07:41.560> High in some sort of Minnesota
• State High in some sort of Minnesota State High School<00:07:41.760> League<00:07:41.880>
• So, this the state of Minnesota, right?

Bills: HF4906, HF3971, HF4777, HF2109, HF2988

Keywords: property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land

Summary: The committee first approved the April 9 minutes, then took up House File 2988, which would extend for eight more years a sales tax exemption tied to Minnesota State High School League tournament ticket revenue that is funneled into the league’s foundation and returned to schools as grants. Chair Youakim and Executive Director Eric Martins said the program sends more than $1.1 million annually back to schools for activity fee reductions, scholarships, coaching and training, AEDs, late buses, and other school needs, with over 98% of funds going directly to schools. Representative Huot and others spoke in support, while Representative Robinson questioned the structure and suggested the state could instead simply reduce ticket prices and not tax the tickets. The committee laid HF 2988 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill. The committee then heard House File 4906, as amended, which would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for owners of residential homesteads and the homestead portion of agricultural property, funded by a $4 billion appropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a clawback for delinquent taxpayers and offsets to ensure no one receives more in property tax refunds than they paid. A House Research staffer said the Department of Revenue viewed the refund as potentially taxable, while House Research said it likely should be treated as a recovery of prior taxes, and the two would follow up. The bill was introduced with testimony from Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, both of whom opposed it, arguing it would create a large budget hole, force future cuts, and disproportionately benefit homeowners while excluding renters and lower-income Minnesotans. Several members also raised concerns. Representative Hewitt said the state should prioritize public safety, rural EMS, and safety-net hospitals rather than a large rebate, and Representative Youakim argued the money would be better spent on longer-term property tax relief and education funding. Representative Hollins said the proposal would worsen racial and wealth inequities because homeownership is lower among communities of color and renters would get nothing. In response, the author and supporters said the bill is meant to put money back into people’s budgets and that individuals should be able to decide how to use their own money. The discussion continued with questions about the bill’s size and fiscal impact, but no final action on HF 4906 was taken in the portion provided.

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• As a township in the state of Minnesota.
• Uh with that, the state of Minnesota.
• for the state of Minnesota. for the state of Minnesota.
• > over<00:40:35.160> 176 the state of Minnesota with over 176 the state of Minnesota with
• state of Minnesota is them know that the state of Minnesota is a<00:42:04.280> partner<00:42:

Bills: HF1016, HF2800, HF156, HF3051, HF526, HF2658, HF2062, HF2801

Keywords: local government aid, Baldwin, taxation, base year formula, municipal funding, population aid, aid penalty forgiveness, Minnesota, city funding, appropriations, HF156, lawful gambling, veterans organizations, licensed veterans organization, Minnesota gambling law, gross profits, lawful purpose, real property repair, facility maintenance, capital assets

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• state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota. >> Interesting. >> Interesting.
• /c><00:37:21.280> past<00:37:21.440> few state of Minnesota in the past few state of Minnesota
• constitution of the state of Minnesota. constitution of the state of Minnesota.
• seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.
• <01:41:15.040> state revenue stream for all Minnesota state revenue stream for all Minnesota

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• <00:04:02.879> of<00:04:03.200> Minnesota, the state of Minnesota, the state of Minnesota
• <00:04:11.680> of<00:04:11.920> Minnesota attention of the state of Minnesota attention
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service
• Minnesota, along with about half of the other states in the United States, follows a cost-of-service

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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• The stadium was built thanks to the financial commitments of the Minnesota Vikings, the state of Minnesota
• Minnesota Vikings, the state of Minnesota Vikings, the state of Minnesota,<00:02:58.640> the<
• the of both the state of Minnesota and the of both the state of Minnesota and the city<00:04:40.960
• of Minnesota to outside of the state of Minnesota to events<00:09:51.279> in<00:09:51.440>
• Concerts outside the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4912, HF4664

Keywords: electronic pull-tabs, pull-tabs, tipboards, gambling tax, Minnesota Racing Commission, Thoroughbred, horse racing, Minnesota-bred horses, breeders, owners, racing purses, industry subsidy, gambling revenue dedication, problem gambling, compulsive gambling treatment, general fund appropriation, state affiliate National Council on Problem Gambling, racing incentives, equine industry, public officers

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• state of Minnesota who efforts was the state of Minnesota who taxed<00:16:13.399> them taxed them
• Our tax rates in Minnesota are four times higher than any other state in the nation.
• Minnesota are four times higher than any other state in the nation.
• <00:31:45.880> only Minnesota is other states typically only Minnesota is other states typically
• We have 188 VFWs throughout the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF169, HF195, HF194, HF1756, HF2133

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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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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• agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems across the state
• agreed-upon bill, and we feel comfortable that it will help and assist many of our school systems across the state
• Because this is a bill that was passed in another state and this bill is copied and pasted off another

Bills: SB279, HB478, SB279, HB478

Keywords: Alabama State House, Montgomery, Legislative Council, demolition, state capitol, state capitol building, historic preservation, state property, inventory removal, fixtures, furnishings, reuse, recycling, upcycling, surplus property, public assets, legislative chambers, desk sale, chair sale, state auditor

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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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• <00:04:30.160> of do good work here at the state of do good work here at the state of Minnesota
• in the state of Minnesota and all over. in the state of Minnesota and all over.
• I move House File 3791. state of Minnesota to ever forget state of Minnesota to ever forget Melissa<00
• According to our own Minnesota State Patrol, threats against state agency commissioners, lawmakers, and
• According to our own Minnesota State Patrol, threats against state agency commissioners, lawmakers, and

Bills: HF3418, HF3739, HF3791, HF3356, HF3695, HF3430

Keywords: pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority, county roads, city streets, tribal transportation, capital improvements, safety design solutions, grant program

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and the chair noted the absence of Representative Katie Jones due to the birth of her baby. The chair also acknowledged that the committee would be discussing difficult topics related to the June 14 killing of Mark and Melissa Hortman and Gilbert. The main business began with House File 3418, which Chair Tabke moved for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and the committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment. The bill was described as a pedestrian safety measure prompted by a fatal Moorhead crash involving a young boy; it would create an opt-in program for communities to use pre-made traffic safety templates, with the state covering 80% of project costs to speed implementation of measures like lane narrowing, rumble strips, and bollards. A Moorhead testifier said the city could have acted faster with such funding, and members generally supported the goal while raising concerns about overlap with existing Safe Routes to School and active transportation programs, the bill’s fiscal note, and how communities would be selected. MDOT testified that it already supports similar community demonstration projects and has funded about 30 such projects since 2019. HF 3418 was laid over. The committee then took up House File 3739, a memorial highway bill for Mark and Melissa Hortman. An A1 amendment to shift funding away from trunk highway funds and toward legislative budgets was moved but not adopted after members argued memorial signage should continue to be paid for with private funds, as in prior memorial highway designations. The bill author explained the memorial was intended to honor Melissa Hortman’s service and connection to Highway 610, and members discussed the length of the proposed memorial stretch and whether it should be narrowed to the area she represented. Several members supported the tribute but expressed concern about using public funds and about setting a precedent for future memorial highways. The committee indicated the bill would move on to Ways and Means with other issues still to be worked out.

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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