Transcript Highlights:

• Are there any discussion? All in favor of approving the minutes say aye. All opposed?
• It is not just a discussion that's happening here in this country, but globally.
• <00:08:24.479><c> this</c> discuss this discuss this issue<00:08:26.479><c> this</c><00:08:26.639><c>
• </c> public engagement as we discuss public engagement as we discuss deployment<00:33:42.240><c> of</
• </c><00:34:00.120><c> about</c> have a voice and discussions about have a voice and discussions about

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Are you going to our our discussions about um how to move our our discussions about um how to move forward
• </c> another added element to the discussion. another added element to the discussion.
• </c> testifiers who are here to discuss testifiers who are here to discuss Hennepin<01:04:13.120><c>
• Wetlund's discussion on the payer mix.
• </c><01:28:01.640><c> about</c> that is our we've had discussions about that is our we've had discussions

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> discussion on House Bill 54? discussion on House Bill 54?
• <00:14:07.680><c> calendar</c> discussion on the consent calendar discussion on the consent calendar
• <00:16:12.959><c> calendar</c> discussion on the consent calendar discussion on the consent calendar
• Is there any discussion? Okay.
• We just discussed it out in you about. We just discussed it out in the<01:25:28.800><c> hallway.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion on the oral &gt;&gt; Okay. Any discussion on the oral amendment?
• Um, I don't see any other discussion.
• Um, I don't see any other discussion.
• </c> understand what we're even discussing understand what we're even discussing here<01:49:21.199><c
• Um, Senator thoughtful discussion.

Committee: Senate Elections

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Member discussion began.
• </c><00:51:22.920><c> for</c> chair all right lovely discussion for chair all right lovely discussion
• This amendment is for discussion.
• so we're just just it up for discussion so we're just just discussing<01:31:45.520><c> it</c><01:31:
• </c><01:31:47.119><c> it</c> discussing it I would like to discuss it discussing it I would like to discuss

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

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any discussion? Yes, Mr. Chair.
• I view this as a discussion.
• I view this as a discussion.
• I view this as a discussion.
• I view this as a discussion.

Bills: HF75

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

Keywords: HF75, earned incentive release credit, earned incentive credits, revocation, revocable credits, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, prison discipline, incarcerated persons, inmate misconduct, facility rules, sentence reduction, supervised release, Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, public safety, rehabilitation, prison credits, executed sentence, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Today, the purpose of today is for the Special Commission to openly discuss, propose edits to, et cetera
• Part of that's going to come out of this discussion, and we won't want to leave dexterity for whatever
• this discussion brings when we do send out a revised copy that is right for a decision.
• I think this is an even greater discussion once we do talk about higher education as well.
• And that's when a lot of the discussions that we're having here come to the floor.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism met to review and discuss draft preliminary recommendations, with the co-chairs explaining that the draft had been released publicly and that the meeting was intended for open discussion and edits rather than a final vote. They emphasized the urgency of addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, especially in K-12 schools, while noting that the recommendations are preliminary, may be revised, and will be supplemented by further testimony and a final report later. Several members also referenced recent allegations and incidents in local schools as examples of why the commission’s work is needed. Commissioners broadly supported the draft but proposed numerous refinements. Common themes included clarifying the distinction between antisemitic incidents and hate crimes; strengthening reporting systems and privacy protections; adding clearer guidance from DESE and the Attorney General on First Amendment issues, curriculum, and investigations; expanding Holocaust and genocide education; and improving professional development for educators, school committees, and administrators. Several members urged better links to mental health and victim services, more support for the Genocide Education Trust, and stronger language on bystander training, digital literacy, and the role of school committees in addressing bias. There was also discussion of how to frame antisemitism as a distinct form of hate, how to address antisemitism related to Israel and Zionism without restricting legitimate political speech, and how to avoid unfunded mandates for school districts and municipalities. Some commissioners suggested adding timeframes, a centralized reporting or investigative mechanism, and more explicit model policies for schools. The meeting ended with the chairs thanking participants and the public for their input, and the commission then moved to adjourn.

Transcript Highlights:

• There's a lot of discussion around it, and we don't necessarily get the full nuanced discussion of everything
• It’s also a housing discussion and an economic competitiveness discussion.
• Questions. ...discussion.
• It’s also a housing discussion, an economic competitiveness discussion, and a workforce development discussion
• It’s also a housing discussion, an economic competitiveness discussion, and a workforce development discussion

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee held a hearing on the value of Mass Save, with opening remarks emphasizing that despite past criticisms the program has delivered major energy, cost, climate, and equity benefits. The chair cited large avoided system costs, strong benefit-cost ratios, and recent legislative changes that set emissions goals, restricted fossil-fuel equipment incentives, and increased focus on low- and moderate-income households. Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney testified that Mass Save has weatherized hundreds of thousands of homes, reduced bills, avoided emissions, and that the current plan includes budget controls after the DPU ordered $500 million removed from the approved budget. She said the governor’s proposal to have only electric utilities administer the program was intended to reduce administrative costs and align with current implementation trends. Members questioned Mahoney about what counts as marketing and administration, and she said the category includes traditional advertising as well as community-based outreach, customer resource centers, and other customer engagement work, much of it in low- and moderate-income communities. She said administrative and marketing costs are under 5% of the budget, while more than 80% goes to incentives and direct program delivery. Several witnesses then focused on workforce and contractor impacts. Dave Betcher of Abode Energy Management and Rick Taglienti of Rogers Insulation said Mass Save sustains small businesses, creates careers, and supports thousands of jobs; both warned that budget cuts would reduce hiring, training, and work in homes and businesses. They also described a broad ecosystem of suppliers, trainers, and service providers that depends on stable program funding. Other witnesses addressed cost-effectiveness, affordability, and emissions. Anna Johnson of ACEEE said Massachusetts remains a national leader, with Mass Save returning about $2.80 per dollar invested, reducing peak demand, and lowering bills for participants, especially through weatherization and heat pumps. Kyle Murray of Acadia Center said the program is statutorily required to be cost-effective and has avoided billions in supply and infrastructure costs for all ratepayers, including nonparticipants, by lowering overall demand and peak prices. Amy Boyd-Rabin of the Environmental League of Massachusetts argued that efficiency is the cheapest way to meet climate targets and that cutting the budget would force more expensive power generation. The hearing also featured testimony on equity and housing: Mary Wampo described historic under-service to renter-heavy and lower-income communities and said recent reforms, including designated equity communities and performance incentives tied to equity, are helping correct that imbalance; Brian Biot and James Collins of LEAN/ABCD described low-income delivery systems and wraparound services; Barney Heath and John Nannari said Mass Save incentives are essential to affordable housing, passive house construction, and keeping projects on time and on budget. The final witnesses highlighted Connected Solutions and electrification: Sunrun’s Bronte Payne said the virtual power plant program saved more than it cost and helps avoid peaker plants and grid upgrades, and Highland Electric Fleets’ Ben Sondaga said electric school buses can provide similar grid benefits while lowering transportation costs for districts.

Transcript Highlights:

• First item on the agenda today is a discussion of a death that occurred at the Southeast Arkansas Human
• You know, my understanding is that we were here to discuss...
• And she's discussed that as well.
• To this discussion, ma'am, the mother of the young man that passed away, I'm very sorry.
• And I have a son in one of the facilities, and this discussion has been very good.

Summary: The Joint State Agencies committee met to approve the October 8, 2025 minutes and then held an extended hearing on the death of Zachary Moore at the Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center. DHS officials Lori McDonald, Jennifer Brise, and Melissa Weatherton described the HDC system, staffing and resident needs, and said Moore died after being held in a prone restraint for about 13 minutes, followed by a delayed chemical restraint and delayed CPR. They said the family settled a wrongful death claim for $725,000, 13 staff were terminated, the facility leadership was changed, and at least five staff had been criminally charged, with the death certificate later described as homicide and the cause of death as physiologic stress associated with struggle and prone restraint. Members pressed DHS on why the family was not kept informed, whether there was a written restraint protocol, how staff are trained, and why the agency did not have more complete information ready for the hearing. DHS said staff receive CPI restraint training, annual restraint training is mandatory, and a consultant is reviewing policies, retraining staff, and conducting a root cause analysis under a directed plan of correction from the Office of Long-Term Care. Legislators also raised broader concerns about low pay, staffing shortages, use of float and contract staff, and a waiting list of about 2,000 people for home- and community-based care. DHS said it is working on a retention and recruitment plan and a rate report for certain PASS services, but that the PASS rate study does not cover CNA pay. Several members said the incident reflected both a failure of restraint practice and a broader staffing and oversight problem. DHS acknowledged that prone restraint should not have been used, that the chemical restraint was given at the wrong time, and that multiple breakdowns occurred in supervision, communication, and equipment use. The committee also discussed whether there should be more regular independent audits of HDC policies, and DHS said it does not currently have a separate annual policy audit beyond existing oversight. At the end of the meeting, the committee asked DHS to keep it updated on recruitment, consultant reports, and to contact Moore’s mother about the communication she had been promised. The meeting adjourned without any additional formal action beyond approving the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, my understanding is that we were here to discuss...
• And she's discussed that as well.
• This discussion, and ma'am, the mother of the young man that passed away, very sorry.
• This discussion, and ma'am, the mother of the young man that passed away, very sorry.
• And this discussion has been very good.

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so there would have been opportunities to continue the discussion and work together on it in the
• That will present opportunities for compromise and discussion.
• </c><00:09:53.160><c> and</c> be a lot of uh discussions and be a lot of uh discussions and negotiations
• </c><00:10:03.280><c> So,</c> for compromise and and discussion.
• So, for compromise and and discussion.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Any further discussion? Madam Secretary, please call the roll. Representative Carter?
• Any further discussion? Please call the roll. Any further discussion? Please call the roll.
• Any further discussion? Seeing none, please call the roll.
• So I appreciate the discussion, all the testimony, and I thank you.
• We have good discussions, and no further business. Meeting adjourned.

Bills: SB1137 , SB1176 , SB1287 , SB1335 , SB1336 , SB1445 , SB1677

Committee: House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Keywords: underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion? Senator Adams: Just a brief comment, Mr. Chairman.
• I don't see any other discussion.
• I don't see any other discussion.
• Any other questions, discussion on the motion, Mr. Chairman?
• Any discussion on the motion?

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee began by approving the March 11 and March 13, 2026 minutes and then advanced the gubernatorial reappointment of Bud Tracy to the State Building Authority to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation. The committee then heard House Bill 650, a federalism-related measure described by the sponsor and Idaho Farm Bureau testimony as reaffirming constitutional limits on federal and state power; it was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation after brief discussion and no opposition. The committee next took up House Bill 674, which would streamline telecom service discontinuance by relying on the FCC process rather than duplicating review at the Idaho PUC. Lumen representative Rick Gutierrez testified that the FCC process already requires customer notice, identification of alternatives, public comment, and review of whether service can be discontinued without leaving customers without options; supporters argued the bill removes duplication, while opponents said it shifts final decision-making away from Idaho and could weaken state oversight. After debate over state sovereignty, consumer protection, and whether the FCC or PUC should be the final decision-maker, the bill passed 6-3 and was sent to the floor. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1365, which would exempt certain religious organizations from donor-disclosure requirements when they participate in ballot-measure advocacy, so long as related spending stays under 10% of prior-year receipts. The sponsor, Secretary of State Phil McGrane, and several pastors argued the current rules chill church participation and force disclosure of unrelated donors; opponents raised concerns about transparency, enforcement, and the possibility of churches becoming vehicles for political spending. A motion to send the bill to the 14th order failed, and a substitute motion to hold the bill in committee passed 5-4. Finally, Senate Bill 1411, expanding disclosure rules to paid in-person canvassing and related political activity, was introduced as a transparency measure aimed at paid campaign efforts; it was sent to the floor with a do-pass recommendation, with Senators Toews and Shippy recorded in opposition.

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. >> Aye. Anyone opposed?
• Uh, that would be one piece of what was discussed.
• .<00:13:34.240><c> Another</c><00:13:34.560><c> piece</c><00:13:34.800><c> is</c> discussed.
• Another piece is discussed.
• Any further discussion on the bill?

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• No discussion. Does it? Bye. Okay. No discussion. I move HB 2020 with a due pass recommendation.
• Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, will the Secretary please call the roll?
• Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, will the secretary please call the roll?
• Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, will the secretary please call the roll?
• Okay, if there's no further discussion, let's move the bill. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Senate Education Committee of Reference

Summary: The Committee on Education approved the minutes from February 18 and March 4, 2026, then took up several bills. HCR 2003, the “Protect Girls in Sports in Arizona Act,” drew extensive testimony. Supporters, including Superintendent Tom Horne, argued it would protect fairness, safety, and privacy in girls’ sports and locker rooms by requiring teams to be designated male, female, or co-ed and by limiting access to sex-designated private spaces. Opponents, including ACLU and transgender advocates, said the measure was discriminatory, would function as a bathroom ban, and could force schools to police students’ bodies and identities. The committee voted 4-3 to give HCR 2003 a due pass recommendation. The committee then advanced HB 2020, which lowers certain student threats or disruptions at educational institutions from a Class 6 felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor, and HB 2032, which changes the statewide testing window so assessments begin later in the spring and scores are returned later, with supporters saying it would better reflect a full year of instruction. HB 2033, allowing school districts or charter schools to choose paper-and-pencil administration of statewide assessments by governing board vote, also received support from educators who said it would reduce technology barriers for younger students. HB 2318, as amended, would impose term limits on school district governing board members after eight consecutive years; school board groups opposed it as harmful to rural districts, but the committee adopted an amendment and gave the bill a due pass recommendation. The committee also approved HB 2378, which changes eligibility rules for School Facilities Oversight Board members who are architects or engineers so their businesses may not include school construction. HB 2313, which prohibits teacher strikes or organized work stoppages and ties funding penalties to districts or charters that violate the ban, advanced despite testimony that it duplicates existing law and could chill educators’ speech and worsen staffing shortages. Finally, HB 2249, a major expansion of the Parents’ Bill of Rights, passed after heated testimony. Supporters said it would prevent schools from socially transitioning minors without written parental consent and stop staff from encouraging children to hide information from parents; opponents warned it was vague, punitive, and would expose teachers and schools to massive liability and litigation. The committee adopted amendments on HB 2318 and HB 2249 and reported all of the listed bills out with due pass recommendations, with recorded split votes on several measures.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm going to briefly discuss some methodology. We're going to go through some quick terminology.
• My question is on that last slide with the extensive needs that you were discussing.
• Yes, the results that we were discussing earlier, those are all survey results from superintendents,
• We can certainly discuss that offline and determine.
• I appreciate the discussion. I think that's an important discussion.

Keywords: 1204, all

Transcript Highlights:

• &gt;&gt; Further<00:45:25.599><c> discussion.
• Seeing none, the &gt;&gt; Further discussion.
• Further discussion. Seeing none, the motion is the passage of Senate Bill 37.
• &gt;&gt; Is there any further discussion of House Bill<00:59:08.000><c> 1064?
• Any discussion? >> No discussion. >> No discussion.

Keywords: 981, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Any discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Voted due pass. Any discussion?
• Any discussion? Seeing none, I do. Any discussion?
• Any discussion? Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
• Any discussion? Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Chairman Castile: aye.
• I've had discussions on the bill, and there's give and take.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Summary: The Commerce Committee met in executive session and unanimously voted do pass on House Bill 1707, House Bill 2927, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2057. The committee then moved into public hearing on House Bill 1664, which would extend the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims from age 26 to age 41. Representative Brian Sites presented the bill as a needed step for survivors, and multiple witnesses and organizations testified in support, including survivors and advocacy, tort reform, chamber, and insurance groups. No opposition was heard, and the hearing concluded without a vote. The committee also heard House Bill 1845, a startup and angel investor tax credit proposal sponsored by Representative Gallick. The bill would create incentives for Missouri-based startups under $5 million in revenue, with higher credits for rural investment, annual caps, oversight by the Missouri Technology Corporation, and a sunset in 2033. Members questioned what taxes the credit would apply to, how it would work if Missouri changes its income tax structure, and what safeguards would prevent businesses from leaving after receiving credits. Business and economic development groups testified in support, saying the bill would help fill an early-stage capital gap and keep investment in Missouri. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3231, a broad economic development and “Missouri Innovation Zone” proposal sponsored by Representative Brad Christ. The bill would let cities opt in to create innovation zones with local permitting and governance changes, tax incentives, office-to-residential conversion tools, and reinvestment of net new revenues into public safety, infrastructure, and a rural development fund. Members and witnesses discussed local control, prevailing wage, revenue diversion, and implementation concerns, especially from the City of St. Louis and labor groups, while chambers, developers, municipal groups, and historic revitalization advocates generally supported the concept. The hearing ended with no opposition testimony and no committee vote on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Discussion, Ranking Member Waters.
• Further discussion, Representative Doglio. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Further discussion, Ranking Member Waters. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Further discussion? Representative Walsh. Thank you, Madam Chair.
• Discussion, Representative Stearns. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bills: HB2514 , HB2661 , HB2637 , HB2632 , HB2499 , HB2198 , HB2520

Committee: House State Government & Tribal Relations

Keywords: HB 2514, global war on terror, GWOT, war on terror memorial, Capitol campus memorial, Washington veterans, fallen service members, military memorial, post-9/11 veterans, Iraq War, Afghanistan War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, veterans memorial, capitol grounds, state memorial, Secretary of State, Capitol Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:

• The State Patrol has been discussing the importance of a full security review at the Capitol complex
• In addition to that third-party assessment and our own internal review, there have been discussions and
• We certainly have some of those discussions internally and talk about what that preference might be.
• Uh we are discussing how we can work.
• </c><00:23:44.320><c> and</c> the criticisms and the discussions and the criticisms and the discussions

Keywords: 1187, senate, all