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• You know, the balance that we desperately need to hear from our constituents.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

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• So that was sort of the balance that we took when we looked at this. >> Uh, just for the record, Nathan
• This reflects a more balanced, science-based approach. end result of the process which is the end result
• Um, this reflects<01:24:53.520><c> a</c><01:24:53.760><c> more</c><01:24:53.920><c> balanced</c><01:24
• I would urge the committee to consider a more balanced framework that extends comparable protections
• </c><01:43:16.880><c> framework</c><01:43:17.280><c> that</c> consider a more balanced framework that

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• I was doing my best to balance everything while knowing deep down that I wanted more.
• Thank you for your time. balance everything while knowing deep balance everything while knowing deep
• > standards that went in that most standards that went in that most importantly<01:25:34.400><c> balanced
• </c><01:25:34.880><c> rigor</c><01:25:35.280><c> of</c><01:25:35.520><c> tax</c> importantly balanced
• rigor of tax importantly balanced rigor of tax dollars<01:25:36.400><c> with</c><01:25:36.719><c> access

Committee: Senate Jobs and Economic Development

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So, try to create a balance.
• So, try to create a balance.
• So, try to create a balance.
• So, try to create a balance.
• The trade-off was you create a balance.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• The unexpended balance associated with these awards totals over $33 million in research funds that can
• The<01:06:58.720><c> unexpanded</c><01:06:59.680><c> balance</c><01:07:00.799><c> associated</c><01:07
• :01.520><c> with</c> The unexpanded balance associated with The unexpanded balance associated with these
• Behind every policy debate are students balancing jobs, family responsibilities, and the hope that higher
• So, yeah, the heaviness and trying to really balance all of it. Um, thank you.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, and it combines the remaining balances of the small grants and the large grants into one account
• balance that gives flexibility to the Department of Natural Resources.
• in 2023 from the heritage enhancement account in the game and fish fund, allowing an appropriate balance
• </c><00:49:30.800><c> of</c> allowing an appropriate balance of allowing an appropriate balance of $280,000
• Um, there's many reasons why, but a few of them: it would throw this bill out of balance.

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• be assumed by a new section of law that we're writing that's going to be taking up, you know, the balance
• be assumed by a new section of law that we're writing that's going to be taking up, you know, the balance
• be assumed by a new section of law that we're writing that's going to be taking up, you know, the balance
• </c><00:15:37.480><c> of</c><00:15:37.680><c> all</c> taking up uh you know the balance of all taking
• up uh you know the balance of all of<00:15:37.959><c> our</c><00:15:38.279><c> adult</c><00:15:38.600

Committee: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the way we have managed those funds, we have kept a balance in there that allows us basically to
• have managed those funds we have kept we have managed those funds we have kept a<00:28:49.919><c> balance
• in there that allows us a balance in there that allows us basically<00:28:51.880><c> to</c><00:28:52.840
• :10.360><c> the</c> pandemic um and and other items so the pandemic um and and other items so the balance
• <c> to</c><00:29:11.640><c> currently</c><00:29:12.080><c> about</c><00:29:12.279><c> $15</c> The balance

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• So ethics and running, I think, is my balance. Thank you, Chair.
• 12.600><c> chair</c><00:01:13.600><c> well</c><00:01:13.799><c> thank</c><00:01:13.960><c> you</c> balance
• thank you chair well thank you balance thank you chair well thank you for<00:01:14.280><c> joining</
• There are program oversight, monitoring, and checks and balances at the federal government that have
• There are program oversight, monitoring, and checks and balances at the federal government that have

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• sure that this whole session is to make sure that we<00:19:37.679><c> have</c><00:19:37.840><c> balanced
• budget so Mr um Mueller we have balanced budget so Mr um Mueller can<00:19:42.640><c> you</c><00:19:
• And as we do this work, the DNR has a responsibility of keeping a careful balance between conservation
• <00:35:55.400><c> between</c><00:35:56.040><c> conservation</c><00:35:57.040><c> Recreation</c> balance
• between conservation Recreation balance between conservation Recreation and<00:35:58.319><c> natural

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• space program, but hold fiscal disparity program rates and special taxing district rates constant to balance
• special taxing district rates constant special taxing district rates constant to<01:10:46.640><c> balance
• </c><01:10:47.040><c> model</c><01:10:47.360><c> simplicity</c><01:10:47.920><c> and</c> to balance model
• simplicity and to balance model simplicity and accuracy. accuracy. accuracy.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We don't want someone going out there without having permission, but is there a balance that we need
• but</c><00:34:10.480><c> is</c><00:34:10.679><c> there</c><00:34:10.879><c> a</c><00:34:10.919><c> balance
• </c><00:34:11.560><c> that</c> permission, but is there a balance that permission, but is there a balance

Bills: SB8

Committee: Joint Natural Resources & Energy

Keywords: utilities, public service commission, energy regulation, appointment, emergency declaration, tax increases, consumer protection, Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:51 Approval of Minutes 00:02:07 Legislator Comments 00:02:18 LIHEAP Public Hearing 00:04:19 PSC Update on RS 26 SB 8 00:32:18 WaterStep Presentation 01:04:08, 958, all

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• They have significant balance sheets to carry that load. I mean, the municipality doesn't.
• That's a great demonstration of what digitization can do by balancing from customers up to the substation
• plugged into the benefits of these emerging energy management technologies, we need to thoughtfully balance
• So we look forward to working with you to strike that right balance.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on H. 4144, the Governor’s Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act, with the administration arguing the bill would lower bills in the short and long term while expanding clean energy supply and innovation. The Governor and Secretary said the bill would reduce or restructure charges on customer bills, reform Mass Save, expand securitization as a financing tool, speed interconnection, create energy-ready zones, strengthen consumer protections in competitive supply, and allow broader state procurement of energy resources. They said the package could save consumers billions over time and would help address high energy costs, especially during extreme heat and winter spikes. Committee members pressed the administration on several provisions, especially securitization, asking whether the bill requires an apples-to-apples comparison of total costs over time, including interest and lost tax revenue, versus paying through rates. Administration witnesses said DPU review and public comment would be required and said they would work to clarify the language if needed. Members also questioned the bill’s solar and procurement provisions, including reduced net metering compensation for some large facilities, the scope of all-resource procurements, and whether hydro, solar, and nuclear would be included; the administration said those resources were contemplated and that procurement would still be reviewed by DPU. Other questions focused on the short-term relief from bill changes, the treatment of low- and moderate-income discounts, and whether the bill’s heat pump and Mass Save reforms would help customers who cannot afford upfront costs. Several witnesses and committee members discussed Mass Save reforms, including securitization of program costs, on-bill financing, pre-approval of rebates, and shifting program administration away from gas utilities. Administration witnesses said the changes were intended to reduce volatility, lower administrative costs, and better align costs with long-term savings. Questions also touched on geothermal permitting, municipal participation in offshore wind procurement, and the proposed repeal of the ballot requirement for nuclear power, which the administration defended as preserving future options under heavy review. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described. Supportive testimony came from labor, environmental, business, planning, and development groups. The AFL-CIO, NECA, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts backed the bill, emphasizing lower bills, job creation, labor standards, just transition protections, and cleaner energy. NAIOP, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, and MAPC supported provisions on energy-ready zones, interconnection reform, microgrids, extreme-heat shutoff protections, and Mass Save improvements. A HEET representative praised the bill’s use of securitization, geothermal, and utility financing tools but urged guardrails and workforce protections. Overall, testimony was broadly favorable, with most witnesses calling for refinements rather than opposing the bill outright.

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• . >> No, and that balance is one of the things that we are looking at.
• funding them at the expense of education, health care, and you know, all of that. >> No, and that balance
• &gt;&gt; No, and and that balance is is one of &gt;&gt; No, and and that balance is is one of the<00:

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• But you have to find that balance.
• And so you have to kind of find a balance.
• And so that's, you know, we often have to be very careful because you're balancing access to health care
• Well, it does, but we have to balance the state budget at the same time, right? No, exactly.

Committee: House Human Services

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• As legislators, we have to balance the rights of all Minnesotans and simply put, our students have the
• As legislators, we have to balance<00:05:16.479><c> the</c><00:05:16.720><c> rights</c><00:05:17.039>
• <c> of</c><00:05:17.280><c> all</c><00:05:17.520><c> motans</c><00:05:18.800><c> and</c> balance the
• rights of all motans and balance the rights of all motans and simply<00:05:19.520><c> put</c><00:05:20.000

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4893, a school safety and gun violence prevention bill, and first adopted a DE1 amendment before hearing the bill. The author and supporters described the measure as a layered approach to school safety, combining increased funding for student support personnel, required school safety plans, and anonymous threat reporting systems. They cited research from the Violence Prevention Project and other sources arguing that many school shooters are insiders, often show warning signs, and frequently leak plans beforehand, making early intervention and trusted adults in schools important. Members and testifiers also discussed the bill’s firearm storage provisions. Representative Green explained that the bill would require firearms on school property and in vehicles to be unloaded and locked, and would limit or remove principals’ discretion to allow firearms in school buildings, while preserving access for trained school security personnel. Supporters said the bill would improve clarity and safety for schools, while a representative from private schools raised concerns that the language could limit flexibility and create staffing and accountability problems for non-public schools, prompting discussion of possible amendments. Several student and organizational testifiers supported the bill, including students from Edina High School, Education Minnesota, the Minnesota School Counselors Association, and the Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota. They emphasized the impact of gun violence on students’ mental health and learning, the value of anonymous reporting systems, and the need to invest in counselors, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, but the committee did adopt the DE1 amendment and continued discussion of possible changes, including with the BCA and school safety center.

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• owners accountable, teaches everyday citizens what it means to look at a profit and loss statement, a balance
• to look at a profit and loss statement, to look at a profit and loss statement, a<00:19:11.320><c> balance
• c> sheet,</c><00:19:12.320><c> and</c><00:19:12.520><c> understand</c><00:19:13.000><c> the</c> a balance
• sheet, and understand the a balance sheet, and understand the equity<00:19:13.720><c> of</c><00:19:13.880

Committee: Senate Labor

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Um, the Union Leader is statewide, but I think this does strike a balance because it says the newspaper
• does</c><01:12:44.440><c> uh</c><01:12:44.640><c> strike</c><01:12:44.960><c> a</c><01:12:45.000><c> balance
• </c> think this does uh strike a balance think this does uh strike a balance because<01:12:46.080><c>

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• what this bill does is just simply allows them to transfer product they already own and correct that balance
• and<00:13:43.080><c> I</c><00:13:43.160><c> correct</c><00:13:43.520><c> that</c><00:13:43.680><c> balance
• </c><00:13:44.000><c> Now</c><00:13:44.120><c> the</c> and I correct that balance.
• Now the and I correct that balance.

Bills: HF4145 , HF4009 , HF4304 , SF2511 , HF4090 , HF357 , HF901

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: alcohol consumption, nursing homes, assisted living, resident activities, Minnesota Statutes, seasonal liquor licenses, resorts, intoxicating liquor, county board, Brainerd, Northern Pacific Center, event center, liquor license, on-sale license, alcohol sales, special law, local option, Minnesota liquor law, chapter 340A, Sunday sales

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• And my dear friend Mary Ann Reynolds, who helped me balance all of my obligations while campaigning for
• You have balanced it absolutely perfect, and read into it, but to Ray Rod, to Dane, and to Mike Grant
• And with that, I yield back the balance of our time. President, Mrs.
• This House, led by the Speaker, has restored that balance. The House is back.

Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a quorum call, approval of the journal, and adoption of the special order calendar. The chamber then took up several Senate bills on special order, with members offering questions and debate before final votes. The first major measure, CS/SB 156, the Officer Jason Rayner Act, would reclassify certain offenses against law enforcement officers and add manslaughter of an officer to the life-sentence reclassification statute. Supporters said it honored Officer Rayner and clarified that resistance to officers with violence is unlawful; opponents argued it reduced judicial discretion and could sweep in unintended cases. The bill passed 100-8. The House next passed CS/SB 688 on naturopathic medicine, which creates a regulatory framework and licensure standards for naturopathic physicians, defines scope limits, and establishes a board under the Department of Health. Supporters framed it as a consumer protection and medical freedom bill, while opponents called it an expansion of scope and criticized the low penalty for unlicensed practice. It passed 85-22. The chamber also passed CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, creating a Florida Speech and Debate Hall of Fame, a Speech and Debate Week, and a statewide debate initiative, by a unanimous 112-0 vote. Members then approved CS/CS/SB 1220, a broad transportation bill covering FDOT authority, airports and seaports, drone and delivery devices, autonomous vehicle crimes, tolls, and other transportation issues; an amendment added provisions on Space Florida, golf carts, automated license plate recognition, and related matters while removing digital driver’s license repeal language. The bill passed 87-23. SB 962 on affordable housing, which clarifies that Live Local Act zoning preemption does not unintentionally capture working farms and farm operations, passed 109-2. Finally, CS/CS/SB 1580 on aiding illegal gaming was introduced and discussed; it would strengthen penalties for illegal slot machines and unregulated gaming arcades, clarify reporting and enforcement, and preempt local regulation, with questions focused on VFWs, sweepstakes, fantasy sports, and online betting. The transcript then shifted into lengthy farewell remarks and recognitions, including tributes from members leaving the House and acknowledgments of guests in the galleries.