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• that effectuate the labor agreement between the State of Minnesota and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa
• 58.480><c> Healthcare</c><00:53:59.040><c> Minnesota</c><00:53:59.520><c> and</c><00:53:59.760><c> Iowa
• </c> and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa and SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa for<00:54:00.559><

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• farmers markets and women who have small children are all super aware of an incident that took place in Iowa
• </c><01:04:56.240><c> took</c><01:04:56.480><c> place</c><01:04:56.640><c> in</c><01:04:56.880><c> Iowa
• </c><01:04:57.680><c> where</c> incident that took place in Iowa where incident that took place in Iowa

Committee: Senate Commerce

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• taxes $10 billion, and now we're facing a $6 billion deficit, and our governor is out in Nebraska and Iowa
• governor is out in deficit and our governor is out in Nebraska<02:09:18.920><c> and</c><02:09:19.119><c> Iowa
• c><02:09:19.719><c> walsing</c><02:09:20.239><c> around</c><02:09:21.159><c> when</c> Nebraska and Iowa
• walsing around when Nebraska and Iowa walsing around when we're<02:09:21.520><c> at</c><02:09:21.599

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• here to support Senate File 1268 and the previous bill on behalf of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa
• here to support Senate File 1268 and the previous bill on behalf of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa
• here to support Senate File 1268 and the previous bill on behalf of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa
• here to support Senate File 1268 and the previous bill on behalf of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

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• So you'll see Iowa, Wisconsin, and our surrounding states there are also State apprenticeship agencies
• </c><01:14:09.560><c> you'll</c><01:14:09.760><c> see</c><01:14:10.280><c> um</c><01:14:10.679><c> Iowa
• </c><01:14:11.320><c> Wisconsin</c> agency so you'll see um Iowa Wisconsin agency so you'll see um Iowa

Committee: Senate Labor

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• state of Minnesota, our school counselors that are licensed here are leaving and going to Wisconsin, Iowa
• excuse leaving and going to Minnesota or excuse me<01:03:57.880><c> Wisconsin</c><01:03:58.559><c> Iowa
• South</c><01:03:59.480><c> Dakota</c><01:03:59.839><c> and</c><01:04:00.000><c> North</c> me Wisconsin Iowa
• South Dakota and North me Wisconsin Iowa South Dakota and North Dakota<01:04:00.799><c> where</c><01

Committee: Senate Education Policy

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• search regionally to include just the eastern borders of North and South Dakota, the northern border of Iowa
• 00:45:57.920><c> northern</c><00:45:58.400><c> border</c><00:45:58.760><c> of</c><00:45:58.960><c> Iowa
• </c><00:45:59.400><c> and</c><00:45:59.559><c> the</c> the northern border of Iowa and the the northern
• border of Iowa and the Western<00:46:00.160><c> border</c><00:46:00.520><c> of</c> Western border of

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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• actions to be taken, following actions by Wisconsin to allow rifles for deer hunting statewide, and Iowa
• actions to be taken, following actions by Wisconsin to allow rifles for deer hunting statewide, and Iowa
• actions to be taken, following actions by Wisconsin to allow rifles for deer hunting statewide, and Iowa
• Durenberger—if anybody remembers, speaking of hunters—Dave Durenberger was a hunter, and Tom Harkin from Iowa

Committee: Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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• Our organization advances and protects Latino health through policy and advocacy, with a vision of ending
• It's best practices; it's been passed in Florida, New York, and Iowa. All righty. Thank you, sir.

Summary: The committee heard several bills and took action on a number of them. SB 1234 by Senator Alvarado-Gil would require fentanyl to be included in drug tests ordered by juvenile courts for parents or guardians in dependency cases; there was no opposition, a committee member confirmed it would apply to caregivers rather than children, and the bill was supported for moving forward. SB 1257 by Senator Arreguín would require the Attorney General to publish an annual public report on immigration enforcement incidents at designated safe locations such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, and places of worship; supporters from immigrant advocacy and health groups testified about fear and chilling effects in communities, while questions focused on how data would be collected and concerns were raised about sanctuary policies. SB 1176 by Senator Choi would bar foreign adversary entities from buying California agricultural land; supporters cited national security concerns, but committee members pressed on enforcement, straw buyers, and who would be responsible for identifying prohibited purchasers, and the bill was held on a 2-4 vote after debate. The committee also heard SB 1146 by Senator Gonzalez, which would require clear disclosure when AI-generated or altered images, audio, or video are used in health-related advertisements depicting health care providers. The California Medical Association and California Dental Association supported the bill, describing deepfake health ads as deceptive and harmful; it passed the committee 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 988 by Senator Grayson would regulate auto glass insurance practices by restricting assignment of benefits, requiring claim numbers and itemized estimates, and addressing steering and billing practices; supporters said it would curb fraud and stabilize premiums, while independent glass businesses worried about steering and market concentration. After discussion of consumer choice and small-business impacts, the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 1288, presented by Senator Grayson on behalf of Senator Laird, would require financial institutions to make a good-faith effort to notify beneficiaries of non-probate assets and would reduce barriers to claiming those assets, especially for nonprofits. Nonprofit witnesses described long delays and burdensome account-opening requirements, while SIFMA and bankers opposed the bill unless amended, citing conflicts with federal and industry obligations and concerns about retroactivity and verification. The bill passed 8-0 to call. The committee also heard SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost; the Attorney General’s office and immigrant advocates supported it as a response to exploitative pricing and poor conditions, and it passed 8-0 to call. Finally, SB 909 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas would raise and index public works contractor fees and penalties and dedicate more penalty revenue to enforcement; labor supporters said stronger funding is needed to address wage theft and backlogs, while contractors opposed the fee and penalty structure as uncapped and costly. The bill was moved forward on a vote and remained on call after committee discussion.

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• The sky has not fallen over Guam, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Iowa, and Idaho since they allowed qualified
• The sky has not fallen over Guam, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Iowa, and Idaho since they allowed qualified
• The sky has not fallen over Guam, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Iowa, and Idaho since they allowed qualified

Bills: HB1626 , HB1643 , HB1668 , HB1550 , HB1974 , HB1858 , HB1871 , HB1966 , HB1972 , HB1973

Committee: House Health

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 847, which would create a Kauai pilot program allowing qualified psychologists limited authority to prescribe psychotropic medications. The Board of Psychology supported the bill’s intent but asked for amendments to delay the effective date or extend the pilot so rules could be written first, and to clarify the education/training language. Supporters, including the Hawaii Psychological Association, Hawaii Mental Health Coalition, and several psychologists, argued that prescribing psychologists have long safety records in other jurisdictions and that the pilot could improve access to care on Kauai, especially amid ongoing mental health needs and storm-related stress. They cited studies and examples from New Mexico, Louisiana, the Department of Defense, and other places. Opponents, including the Hawaii Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Queen’s Medical Center, and a Department of Health representative, said the bill needed substantial work, raised concerns about training, liability, and workforce impacts, and urged a team-based model with psychiatrist oversight rather than independent prescribing. Some testimony also referenced a GAO report, with witnesses disagreeing over its meaning and cost-effectiveness. No vote was taken during the discussion, and members asked questions about how the bill would address the workforce shortage and whether a psychiatrist on Kauai could already meet the need. The committee then moved to SB 2271 on hospital licensing and SB 2272 on home health care licensing. The Department of Health, the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities supported both measures, which were described as streamlining and clarifying licensing oversight by relying on accreditation or certification reports. A member asked whether the bill language on hospital accreditation reports was duplicative, and the response was that the second provision was intended to strengthen enforcement by requiring hospitals to provide the actual report to DOH. The committee did not take final action in the portion of the hearing provided, and the chair noted that all bills on the agenda would later be considered for decision-making.

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• committee members, I'm Nani McCutchen, and I'm the executive director of Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
• ><00:16:04.079><c> and</c> of Conservation Corps Minnesota and of Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
• committee members, I'm Nani McCutchen, and I'm the executive director of Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa

Bills: HF4119 , HF3959 , HF3792 , HF3913 , HF3752

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

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• And in fact, there are many other states, uh, states like Iowa and Kentucky, that are also looking at
• And in fact, there are many other states, uh, states like Iowa and Kentucky, that are also looking at
• And in fact, there are many other states, uh, states like Iowa and Kentucky, that are also looking at

Bills: HF3806 , HF2687 , HF497

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota Statutes, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords, corporate ownership, real estate investment trust, REIT, landlord registry, landlord database, tenant transparency, housing affordability, homeownership, deed tax, transfer tax, property tax, affordable housing

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• think it would be really helpful for the group to hear more about what's happening in Wisconsin and Iowa
• think it would be really helpful for the group to hear more about what's happening in Wisconsin and Iowa
• As was mentioned earlier in this meeting, Iowa, Wisconsin, Montana, Utah, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania,

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• currency<00:37:46.880><c> the</c><00:37:46.960><c> state</c><00:37:47.160><c> of</c><00:37:47.319><c> Iowa
• </c><00:37:47.720><c> fully</c><00:37:48.040><c> exempts</c> currency the state of Iowa fully exempts
• currency the state of Iowa fully exempts it<00:37:48.839><c> and</c><00:37:48.920><c> they're</c><00

Committee: House Taxes

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• I represent just about everything south of Mankato to the Iowa border.
• just about everything south of mano to just about everything south of mano to the<00:05:29.360><c> Iowa
• 31.479><c> one</c><00:05:31.759><c> thing</c><00:05:32.120><c> that</c> Representative Bjorn Olson: The Iowa

Committee: House Legacy Finance

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• century</c><01:24:38.360><c> there</c><01:24:38.480><c> was</c><01:24:38.639><c> a</c><01:24:39.480><c> Iowa
• </c><01:24:40.040><c> there</c> the 20th century there was a Iowa there the 20th century there was a
• Iowa there was<01:24:40.360><c> a</c><01:24:40.760><c> Pennsylvania</c><01:24:41.600><c> US</c><01:24

Committee: Senate Elections

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• Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois have similar laws already on the books.
• Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 267, which would change the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors by adjusting appointment qualifications, term limits, and nomination procedures. Vice Chair Thomas explained the bill was meant to address the lack of nominations from existing entities and to allow the governor more flexibility, especially in smaller districts. After adopting a technical amendment, the committee reported HB 267 favorably. The committee then considered House Bill 478 on utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill, as amended, requires utilities to clearly label reimbursements on customer bills and sets a deadline for issuing refunds. After discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee changed the reimbursement timeline from 45 days to 90 days and clarified that the bill would not interfere with larger settlement or regulatory credits. HB 478 was then reported favorably as amended. The longest discussion centered on House Bill 924, a consumer protection measure aimed at contractors who solicit residential property owners after declared disasters. The author said the bill was intended to curb predatory storm-chasing and fraudulent insurance-related practices, while still allowing emergency mitigation work. The committee adopted technical amendments and then a conceptual amendment shortening the catastrophe response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split: the Insurance Commissioner and some roofing industry witnesses supported the bill as a way to deter fraud, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses, limit legitimate door-to-door work, and not solve enforcement problems. The bill remained under consideration after extensive testimony and public comment.

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• Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois have similar laws already on the books.
• Florida, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.

Bills: HB267 , HB478 , HB617 , HB659 , HB800 , HB922 , HB924 , HB947 , HB1166 , HB1223

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees

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• Right now, if you were a psychologist in Iowa, you could come to CDCR and serve as a clinician for one
• Right now, if you were a psychologist in Iowa, you could come to CDCR and serve as a clinician for one

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• We took that from Iowa. That was done on purpose. It doesn't include retention. It was done.
• We took that from Iowa. That was done on purpose.

Committee: House Elementary and Secondary Education

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 2710, which would require the State Board of Education to create a simple A-through-F report card for every public school, charter school, and district, based on academic achievement, growth, and college/career readiness measures. Sponsor Rep. Dane Deal said the bill is intended to improve transparency for parents, keep the current testing system intact, and create a reward program for high-performing schools. Committee members raised concerns about the bill’s “moving target” provisions, the constitutionality and administration of performance bonuses, whether the grading system would oversimplify school quality, and how poverty, school size, and other demographics would be accounted for. Deal said he was open to revising timelines, bonus language, and other details with DESE and the committee. Supporters included a Louisiana education board member, who said Louisiana’s A-through-F system helped make school performance more understandable to families and was associated with major gains in NAEP rankings and reductions in the share of D/F schools. A researcher from the University of Missouri explained the state’s growth model and said growth measures are statistically designed to compare students to similar peers and are publicly available through DESE. Parent and advocacy witnesses from Missouri said families want a clear, digestible rating and that growth should be emphasized. They argued the bill would help parents make decisions and hold schools accountable. Some supporters also said the bill should be refined to ensure the letter grade is prominent and to better explain the underlying metrics. Opponents, including the Missouri State Teachers Association and other witnesses, argued that a single letter grade would oversimplify school performance, ignore factors such as poverty and staffing shortages, and create a punitive “moving target” by raising standards automatically as schools improve. They warned it could narrow curriculum, increase burnout, and lead to more administrative burden and possible litigation. Several witnesses said parents need a broader dashboard of information rather than one grade, and some questioned whether the system would fairly compare schools with very different student populations. No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing.