Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, we have uh 5.5 million people that live here, um, and so, we have 87 counties.
• Uh, we have uh 5.5 million people that live here, um, and so, we have 87 counties.
• <00:28:27.080><c> counties</c><00:28:27.720><c> in</c><00:28:28.120><c> uh</c> And um so, there are 87
• </c> and so, we have 87 counties. and so, we have 87 counties.
• </c> duplicative facilities in all 87 duplicative facilities in all 87 counties, counties, counties,

Bills: HF4094 , HF3390 , HF3813 , HF3583 , HF3751 , HF4324 , HF4789 , HF3596 , HF4033 , HF4424 , HF4053

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bill 87, first reading of the bill.
• House Bill 87, Omnibus Water Bill Planning, sponsored by Water.
• House Bill 87 is assigned to committee number five, Agriculture.
• 41:15.440><c> with</c><01:41:15.600><c> the</c> file 87 felony interference with the file 87 felony interference
• 54:15.520><c> with</c><01:54:15.679><c> a</c> file 87 felony interference with a file 87 felony interference

Transcript Highlights:

• We list in the bill, for example, on page 87, Demonstrable loss.
• We list in the bill, for example, on page 87, that photo or video evidence is something that would be
• We list in the bill, for example, on page 87, demonstrable loss.
• We list in the bill, for example, on page 87, that photo or video evidence is something that would be

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development considered a full agenda of transportation, economic development, housing, emergency services, and specialty license plate bills. Several measures were explained and advanced without opposition, including the Department of Transportation agency bill (CS/CS/SB 1662), a Purple Heart toll exemption bill (CS/SB 574), a Florida Highway Patrol specialty plate bill (CS/SB 824), a construction disruption assistance loan program for small businesses (CS/CS/SB 324), a manufactured housing assistance bill for local housing plans (CS/SB 1714), a foreign agents registration bill (CS/CS/SB 766), military academy specialty plates (CS/SB 1024), a Safe Coastal Wildlife specialty plate (CS/SB 1246), an emergency services warning-light bill (CS/SB 1644), the Florida Wildflower specialty plate (SB 1152), and a toll exemption bill for 100% disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients (CS/SB 532). The committee adopted amendments on several bills. On CS/CS/SB 1662, Senator Collins’ strike-all amendment made a range of DOT-related changes, including the Florida Transportation Academy, seaport and airport accountability provisions, and allowing cranes to move under special blanket permits at night. On CS/CS/SB 324, the committee adopted a delete-everything amendment and a further amendment removing liability language; the bill would create a revolving loan program for small businesses harmed by public works construction, with members raising concerns about eligibility, verification of losses, and public records issues for financial documents. On CS/SB 766, an amendment clarified definitions and aligned the bill with federal FARA standards, including a 20% beneficial ownership threshold. On CS/SB 532, an amendment added Purple Heart recipients to the toll exemption. Testimony and debate were generally supportive, with several outside witnesses appearing in favor of the bills, including Florida PBA, the Florida Manufactured Homeowners Federation, the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, the Center for Security Policy, and the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Members highlighted constituent impacts and policy concerns on a few measures, especially the construction disruption loan bill and the disabled veteran toll exemption, where some senators suggested narrowing the scope or adding protections. All bills considered were reported favorably, and senators later requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected tabs before the committee adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um this is it's set at $87 million for the biennium and that's just a presumption of funds that will
• Um this is it's<00:04:52.639><c> set</c><00:04:52.880><c> at</c><00:04:53.120><c> $87</c><00:04:53.759
• million</c><00:04:54.320><c> for</c><00:04:54.560><c> the</c><00:04:54.720><c> bianium</c> it's set at $87
• million for the bianium it's set at $87 million for the bianium and<00:04:55.440><c> that's</c><00:04

Bills: HF601

Committee: House Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:

• Members, this is HB 87. HB 87. Rep, the floor is yours. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• Members, this is HB 87. HB. 87. H.B. 87. Rep. The floor is yours. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• We have a motion by Senator Boudreau to report HB 87 favorably. Is there any objection?

Bills: SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , SB517 , HB87 , HB115 , HB162 , HB362 , HB368 , HB377 , HB431 , HB441 , HB466 , HB664 , HB741 , HB822 , HB990 , HB1243

Committee: Senate Municipal

Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.

Transcript Highlights:

• Do we want to go with 87 first, Senator? Please, please. Mr.
• Members, this is Senate Bill 87 by Senator Mazzle.
• We have a motion by Representative Chenevert to report SB 87 favorably.
• By Representative Chenevert to report SB 87 favorably. Do we have any objections?
• Hearing and seeing none, let SB 87 be reported favorably. Rep.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met on April 29, 2026, and first voluntarily deferred House Bill 517. The committee then heard and passed several bills focused on impaired driving, wrongful conviction compensation, gaming promo play, child protection, and criminal penalties related to sexual exploitation and worship-service interference. Senate Bill 118 would require substance use disorder screening for all misdemeanor DUI offenders, with supporters arguing early screening could identify treatment needs and reduce repeat offenses; it was reported favorably. Senate Bill 125 increased the wrongful conviction compensation cap from 10 to 15 years and from $400,000 to $600,000, with testimony emphasizing the hardship faced by people who were wrongfully imprisoned for decades; it also passed favorably. Senate Bill 294 allowed gaming operators to allocate promotional play across licenses without increasing the total amount, and it was reported favorably despite one opposition card. The committee also approved Senate Bill 87, which clarified the definition of commercial sexual activity to address conflicts in child sex trafficking statutes and better reach online solicitation and related conduct. Senate Bill 93 established minimum bond amounts for certain child sex abuse material offenses, and Chair Villio offered an amendment expanding related bail and revocation provisions for certain violent, sex, and firearm offenses; the amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 98 added certain school employees, including school resource officers and security guards, to the definition of educator for purposes of prohibited sexual conduct with students, and it passed favorably. Senate Bill 199 imposed a mandatory minimum sentence for a second offense of purchasing commercial sexual activity and required sex offender registration; after a technical amendment, it was reported favorably as amended. The committee then took up House Bill 333, which would require the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to house inmates within 30 miles of their home or offense location. The author argued this would preserve family ties and reduce recidivism, but sheriffs, district attorneys, and DOC representatives opposed it as impractical given limited bed space, security needs, and existing placement criteria; the bill was not moved. House Bill 828 would create an independent Louisiana Correctional Medical Review Board to investigate deaths in custody, but law enforcement and corrections witnesses warned it could interfere with homicide investigations and duplicate existing coroner and agency reviews; the author asked for voluntary deferral, which the committee granted. House Bill 146, authorizing a Sabine Parish sports wagering election, was heard but received no motion and remained in committee. The committee also approved Senate Bill 277, expanding concealed-carry exemptions for certain statewide elected officials in the State Capitol, and Senate Bill 306, creating the crime of obstructing worship services in a church or other place of worship; SB 306 was amended to reduce a proposed fine from $10,000 to $2,500 after concerns about jury-trial implications. The meeting ended with adjournment after all remaining items were disposed of.

Transcript Highlights:

• Replace line 87 on page four with the following. and uh at that time I I said to myself, and uh at that
• page two with the following. >> Replace lines 59-61 on page three with the following. >> Replace line 87
• Replace lines 8 through 83<00:47:54.800><c> through</c><00:47:55.119><c> 87</c><00:47:55.680><c> on</
• ><c> 3</c><00:47:56.640><c> through</c><00:47:56.880><c> 4</c><00:47:57.200><c> with</c> 83 through 87
• on page 3 through 4 with 83 through 87 on page 3 through 4 with the<00:47:57.599><c> following.

Summary: The Senate began with a resolution honoring Special Agent Senior Josh Taylor for his long service in state law enforcement, including work as a traffic homicide investigator, field training officer, SBI major crimes investigator, and later on the Lieutenant Governor’s protective detail. The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then received a series of gubernatorial confirmations and House messages, including multiple Alabama Army National Guard promotions, appointments to state boards, and several House bills referred to Senate committees. Committee reports followed, with favorable reports on a number of bills from Finance and Taxation Education, Judiciary, State Governmental Affairs, County and Municipal Government, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Children and Youth Health, and Local Legislation. The Senate confirmed Leon M. Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles by a 33-0 vote, and also confirmed several State Textbook Committee appointees by unanimous votes. The chamber also adopted several resolutions, including memorials for John David Williams and William Grant Lynch Jr., a commendation for Sandra Thompson, and a resolution urging federal action on sextortion and child exploitation. During local legislation, the Senate passed or certified several county-specific measures, including bills involving Pickens, Colbert, Marshall, Blount, Fayette, Franklin, and Walker counties; one Marshall County bill was later indefinitely postponed after word that its House companion had passed. In the special order calendar, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 30 and then passed Senate Bill 95 extending the sunset on the “call before you dig” law, Senate Bill 42 addressing municipal election tie situations, Senate Bill 9 adding vaping to the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, and Senate Bill 41 on elder abuse and exploitation after adopting two amendments. The session ended with adjournment until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2nd.

Transcript Highlights:

• So at the last hearing it was 84%; it has since increased. 87% of the claims are being paid.
• The fee-for-service claim disputes were 66 in 2023, 87 in 2024, and 338 in 2025.
• significance for AISP and DFSM is that fee-for-service claims more than quadrupled, increasing from 87
• The fee-for-service claim disputes were 66 in 2023, 87 in 2024, and 338 in 2025.
• significance for AISP and DFSM is that fee-for-service claims more than quadrupled, increasing from 87

Committees: Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Senate Health and Human Services COR

Transcript Highlights:

• AB 87 by Assemblymember Berner. The clerk will read.
• Assembly Bill 87 by Assemblymember Berner, an act relating to housing.
• Speaker and members, AB 87 is a Tasha B special.
• I introduced AB 87 to clarify that density bonus law is being used for residential purposes.
• Item 87, pass and retain. Item 88, AB 539 by Assemblymember Schiavo, the clerk will read.

Transcript Highlights:

• We serve 91,000 individuals and families, which is about one in 63 Minnesotans, and we serve in all 87
• 03:03.239><c> all</c> able to do due to the scale across all able to do due to the scale across all 87
• 87 87 counties<00:03:06.159><c> I</c><00:03:06.239><c> will</c><00:03:06.480><c> introduce</c><00:03
• Representative Coulter said that 87% of your revenue comes from government grants currently.
• </c> more than the governor and you get 87% more than the governor and you get 87% of<00:19:31.919><c

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• I actually came here today to support HB 87 coming up, but I feel moved to speak on this as well because
• At HB 87 coming up, but I feel moved to speak on this as well because, as Mr.
• And the residential places that I ran, my operating, at HB 87 coming up, but I feel moved to speak on
• I'd like to make a motion for a due pass on SB 87. I'll second.
• So by a vote of 8 to 2, you have a due pass on House Bill 87. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you.

Committee: House House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:

• All right, and we're going to hear from the prime sponsor of HB 87 FN and from the prime sponsor of HB
• 87 FN here from Representative Dave Love.
• All right, are we good on 87? I think we're okay with 87.
• Move ought to pass on House 87.
• there all right are we good on 87 I there all right are we good on 87 I think<00:38:10.599><c> we're<

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:

• House Standing Committee Report Number 87. House Standing Committee Report Number 88.
• standing</c><00:27:08.640><c> committee</c><00:27:09.000><c> report</c><00:27:09.320><c> number</c> 87
• standing</c><00:27:13.520><c> committee</c><00:27:13.760><c> report</c><00:27:13.960><c> number</c> 87
• standing committee report number 87 standing committee report number 88<00:27:15.720><c> Representative

Transcript Highlights:

• You just said that. >> So it's 14.5 times 3 and then plus the same amount in C. >> So it's 87. >> $87
• I think it's 87 in FY27.5 75 million.
• 87 87 &gt;&gt; that's<01:31:02.159><c> for</c><01:31:02.400><c> FY26</c> &gt;&gt; that's for FY26 &gt
• &gt;&gt; $87 million is appropriated. &gt;&gt; $87 million is appropriated.
• So that doesn't add up to 87. &gt;&gt; Yeah. So that doesn't add up to 87.

Bills: SB1 , SB4 , SB6 , SB9 , SB16 , SB17 , SB20 , SB22 , SB28 , SB29 , SB36 , SB41 , SB45 , SB77 , SB85 , SB87 , SB96 , SB98 , SB110 , SB126 , SB139 , SB143 , SB164 , SB167 , SB171 , SB186 , SB188 , SB195 , SB197 , SB198 , SB204 , SB205 , SB206 , SB207 , SB209 , SB210 , SB211 , SB217 , SB219 , SB220 , SB225 , SB231 , SB237 , SB238 , SB241 , SB244 , SB246 , SB247 , SB272 , SB294 , SB315 , SB346 , SB364 , SB366 , SB367 , SB386 , SB392 , SB403 , SB415 , SB427 , SB431 , SB437 , SB457 , SB459 , SB469 , SB471 , SB478 , SB484 , SB489 , SB502 , SB503 , SB507 , SB508 , SB510 , SB516 , SB517 , SB518 , SB519 , SB521 , SB535 , SB543 , SB550 , SB564 , SB568 , SB570 , SB575 , SB577 , SB578 , SB590 , SB607 , SB616 , SB621 , SB634 , SB644 , SB647 , SB649 , SB652 , SB655 , SB656 , SB663

Transcript Highlights:

• I urge my colleagues to vote no on H.J.Res. 140, and I yield back. back to 1909 through treaties with
• Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to submit a coalition letter from over 140 organizations in support of H.J.Res

Bills: HB4327 , HCR68 , HJR140 , HB6945 , HR1009

Keywords: home sales, tax exemption, real estate, capital gains, personal residence, military intervention, Venezuela, Congress, war powers, foreign policy, federal lands, Bureau of Land Management, land withdrawal, Minnesota, congressional disapproval, pregnancy centers, support services, social security, family support, maternity care

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm here today on behalf of the Minnesota Association of County Officials, MCO, which represents all 87
• I'm here today on behalf of the Minnesota Association of County Officials, MCO, which represents all 87
• All 87 of them, and we do it according to a formula that they approved of, that they designed in fact
• mention, some of you have heard me say this, but I never miss an opportunity to say this: out of our 87
• mention, some of you have heard me say this, but I never miss an opportunity to say this: out of our 87

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate file 87, felony bill.
• Senate file 87, felony interference<00:16:32.079><c> with</c><00:16:32.240><c> a</c><00:16:32.560><c>
• ,</c><00:25:28.320><c> Omnibus</c> Program, and House Bill 87, Omnibus Program, and House Bill 87, Omnibus
• House Bill 87. Are there any changes? Closing vote. Closed. House Bill 87: 30 yes, one excused.
• Bill 87, Omnibus Water Bill Planning, Bill 87, Omnibus Water Bill Planning, have<00:28:43.200><c> passed

Transcript Highlights:

• -01 through 87-07.
• So starting out, Chapter 87-01.1, which starts on page 362.
• Chapter 87-02 has to do with continuing education requirements for veterinarians.
• In 87-03.02, this is a new chapter that deals with...
• And then 87-07. And then 87-07.01 on page 390.

Summary: The committee first approved the December 3 minutes, then heard a request from the Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice to amend its proposed rule on exempt test methods to add certain closed-system DNA/RNA tests, including rhinovirus. After testimony explaining that the board had considered late comments from BioMérieux and wanted the rule record to reflect that review, the committee agreed to a limited amendment and passed the motion unanimously. The Department of Agriculture then outlined broad rule updates affecting dairy, eggs, poultry, pesticides, animal health, environmental mitigation, and the Egg Product Utilization Commission. The commissioner said the changes mostly clarified existing requirements, updated references, and reduced some burdens, such as easing dairy hauler training/licensing timing and clarifying out-of-state grade A milk language. Members asked about dairy industry decline, the APUC scoring system, and the rationale for the milk-hauler and out-of-state milk provisions. The State Board of Dental Examiners presented extensive rule changes tied to recent legislation and workforce issues, including a new professional health program for dentists, expanded duties for assistants and hygienists, broader local anesthetic authority for hygienists, and fee increases to fund the program and cover administrative costs. Testimony from Dr. Edward May strongly supported the professional health program based on his own recovery experience. The committee also heard from Game and Fish on rules easing some guide/outfitter experience requirements, allowing electronic exams, and modifying boating safety equipment rules, with no public comment and no fiscal impact. Later, Health and Human Services received approval for an extension to update tattoo/body art rules and a separate motion to repeal an obsolete nurse aide training chapter. HHS also described nursing facility rule updates, lodging sanitation revisions, and related clarifications on licensing, safety, pest control, and fire requirements. The Department of Environmental Quality received an extension for septic-system installer rules, and also presented rules for above-ground storage tanks and water/wastewater operator certification, including new fees and third-party testing options. The Industrial Commission’s oil and gas division described multiple rule changes, some withdrawn after comments, including drilling unit flexibility, site stability, wildfire authority, and streamlined transport/reporting procedures. Finally, DPI began presenting several rule packages, including school construction loan limits, school bus standards, cooperative agreements, special education rules for public charter schools, and new math curriculum and intervention requirements.

Transcript Highlights:

• Eblad, if there's anything you want to say about that having gone to all 87 counties. Mr.
• Eblad, if there's anything you want to say about that having gone to all 87 counties. Mr.
• Eblad, if there's anything you want to say about that having gone to all 87 counties. Mr.
• Eblad, if there's anything you want to say about that having gone to all 87 counties. Mr.
• </c> all of Minnesota's 87 all of Minnesota's 87 counties<00:45:47.480><c> I</c><00:45:47.640><c> appreciate

Committee: Senate Elections

Transcript Highlights:

• Declare the vote: 87 aye, 3 nay.
• Declare the vote: 87 aye, 3 nay. Without objection, that would be the order.
• Declare the vote: 87 aye, 3 nay.
• Declare the vote: 87 aye, 7 nay. Having received a majority, 87 aye, 7 nay.
• Declare the vote: 87 aye, 7 nay.

Bills: HB4028 , HB4075 , HB4077 , HB4074 , HB4076 , SB1221 , SB1921 , SB2118 , SB1932 , SB2134 , HCR1025 , SB1432 , HCR1024 , HCR1022 , SB1122 , HB4029 , HB4063 , HB4073 , HB4078 , SB1936 , SB44 , SB237 , SB248 , SB1360 , SB985 , SB1204 , SB1239 , SB1307 , SB2143 , SB1428 , SB1390 , SB1400 , SB1405 , SB1732 , SB1832 , SB1859 , SB1989 , SB2018 , SB1427

Summary: The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including Deer Creek students, Skiatook Chamber members, Sand Springs youth leaders, and international visitors studying U.S. energy policy. The chamber also honored the Nurse of the Day, Marla Lyceum, and heard a lengthy farewell speech from Minority Leader Munson reflecting on her service, constituent work, leadership, and bipartisan relationships. Members then took up several special presentations and resolutions, including HCR 1024 recognizing Route 66 Day and its economic importance, HCR 1022 honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day, and a citation for Langston University Day at the Capitol. The House also recognized Deputy Kenton Blumenthal as Oklahoma’s 2025 Officer of the Year for heroic actions during a dangerous pursuit. Later, the House introduced the pages of the week. On legislation, the House passed SB 1122 on ad valorem tax, which supporters said would equalize tax treatment for broadband infrastructure and promote business fairness, over some concern about tax policy and revenue impacts. The chamber also passed HB 4029, HB 4063, HB 4073, HB 4078, and SB 1936, with emergency clauses adopted on the first four. HB 4063, which referred two previously approved state questions to a special August election, drew extended debate over ballot timing, turnout, and whether combining the questions was appropriate; it ultimately passed and the special election referral was approved. SB 1936, which elevates falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer to a D1 felony, passed unanimously.