Video & Transcript : 'Minnesota Public Utilities Commission' :
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Transportation Committee of the Minnesota Senate. The time is 3:06 p.m.
- We are in Room 1100 of the Minnesota Senate Building. A quorum is present.
- Attending remotely is Senator McEwen from Duluth, Minnesota.
- Thank you. locations in Minnesota that primarily locations in Minnesota that primarily Services<00:01
- In rural Minnesota, people could look to for a TMO job.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is focused on public bodies. Thank you for the question.
- Page two, no public bodies, nor members, officers, or staff of a public body, nor any law enforcement
- of public bodies?
- But the public can still record.
- but to be there to say that you can't just say it's for public use; you have to prove that it's for public
Bills:
HB1016 , HB1453 , HB1992 , HB2015 , HB2940 , HB2959 , HB2997 , HB3037 , HB3045 , HB3053 , HB3087 , HB3267 , HB3301 , HB3453 , HB3495 , HB3521 , HB3581 , HB3584 , HB3586 , HB3587 , HB3662 , HB3691 , HB3695 , HB3697 , HB3742 , HB3743 , HB3845 , HB4058 , HB4125 , HB4198 , HB4227 , HB4425
Committee:
House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Keywords:
minors, content creation, trust account, compensation, civil action, digital content, Oklahoma statutes, foreign ownership, property rights, agricultural land, Attorney General, divestment, real estate, felony penalties, motor vehicles, towing services, combination vehicles, wrecker fees, possessory lien, landlord
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House committee considers bill to tax social media platforms, HF3117 4/9/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- , boards, and commissions.
- Thank you for the commissions.
- </c> and I'm a certified public accountant. and I'm a certified public accountant.
- </c> there is a consumer in Minnesota there is a consumer in Minnesota utilizing<00:35:42.560><c> a</
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3117, which would impose an excise tax on social media companies based on Minnesota monthly users and data-mining activity, and adopted an A1 amendment that added clarifying language identifying social media platforms. Chair Gomez described the bill as a way to tax companies profiting from data mining and social media use, citing concerns about child bullying, misinformation, and wealth concentration. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2025 taxes bill.
Supporters testified that the measure would help raise revenue from a highly profitable industry and better align the tax code with the social costs of data collection and social media use. Pastor Julie Thompson, MAPE representative Tanner Fritzinger, Council Member Sue Bud, and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota all backed the bill, arguing that social media companies extract value from users’ data, contribute to mental health and social harms, and should pay more toward public needs. Bernstein also framed the tax as a way to broaden the tax base and fund schools and other services.
Opponents warned that the bill could sweep in local broadcasters, newspapers, and other businesses that use digital platforms and collect some user data, and that costs would likely be passed on to consumers. Wendy Pollson of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association said the definitions were too broad and could unintentionally include local media. Deb Peters, speaking for Americans for Digital Opportunity, argued the tax would raise costs for small businesses and consumers, create legal risks, and amount to double taxation. Several members echoed concerns about regressivity, administration, and whether the bill actually addresses online bullying or data privacy, while supporters said it is a first step toward taxing a new, lightly taxed industry.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They made their way to America, to Minnesota, and they have woven themselves into the tapestry of Minnesota
- Thank you for your time, your attention, and your public service to the state of Minnesota.
- Minnesota FFA Foundation.
- Our celebration of 100 years of Minnesota FFA.
- Minnesota FFA has a rich, long history in our state.
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Chris Evans and I am the director of Brainerd Public Utilities in Brainerd, Minnesota.
- And so the public utilities serves the entire city of Brainerd.
- <00:04:26.240><c> Utilities</c> customers does Brainer Public Utilities customers does Brainer Public
- :04:51.520><c> serves</c> public Brainard public utilities serves public Brainard public utilities serves
- c> Hawinson, Brainer Public Utilities Hawinson, Brainer Public Utilities Operations<00:14:12.079><c>
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance.
- Whereas the future of democratic institutions the Minnesota counsel would have...
- in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- We will have that information before we commit more public dollars.
- find a certified public accountant to do their yearly financials.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> access for producers to graze on public access for producers to graze on public and<00:10:51.480
- Minnesota.
- , CDF Minnesota.
- , and public servants.
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
- This is the Minnesota language that establishes the Minnesota victims of crime account that Mr.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- That stands for the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
- ><c> on</c> Legislative Citizen Commission on Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota<00:27:04.560
- This is an appropriation bill for public television stations for greater Minnesota.
- community members in Greater Minnesota to see themselves through the lens of Public Television.
- </c><00:53:02.320><c> Public</c> CPB funding last fall, Minnesota Public CPB funding last fall, Minnesota
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/09/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Mchuan, you make an excellent point about the public utilities commission and I think part of
- </c> excellent point about the public excellent point about the public utilities<00:27:53.279><c> commission
- commission and I think part of utilities commission and I think part of our<00:27:55.039><c> pledge<
- And I would note that in Amazon's Public Utilities Commission filing, they did say that the emergency
- ><c> suburban,</c><01:11:12.159><c> and</c> public, greater Minnesota, suburban, and public, greater
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/18/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- division of the Attorney General's office in rate utility cases and other matters at the Public Utilities
- Commission, pursuant to our mandate under Minnesota Statutes 8.33, along with representation by the
- ><c> Public</c><00:37:01.800><c> Utilities</c><00:37:02.280><c> Commission</c> at the Public Utilities
- Commission at the Public Utilities Commission pursuant<00:37:03.560><c> to</c><00:37:03.720><c> our<
- Safeguard public funds and establish Minnesota as a leader in data-driven fraud prevention.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Public safety. As if you know, the public pensions, proxy voting. Finance.
- ATT and public safety. As if 5, transitional housing, public, ATT, and MABS. A.T. in public safety.
- We don't need public input.
- It's public safety. What she says, what she does is all about public safety.
- I am a proud public servant.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including Arizona agricultural producers and suppliers and sixth graders from James W. Rice Elementary School. The chamber then moved through a lengthy calendar of first- and second-reading bill references and committee reports, with no substantive debate on those items recorded in the transcript.
The main floor action centered on Senate Resolution 1036, which was converted from a concurrent resolution to a Senate resolution and brought forward under a suspension of rules. The resolution condemned Attorney General Chris Mays for public comments about the use of force and law enforcement, and called on her to retract, clarify, and resign. Senators debated whether the resolution was a necessary public safety response or a politically motivated stunt, with supporters arguing Mays’ remarks endangered officers and opponents saying the resolution misquoted her and was being rushed without committee review or public input. A floor amendment was adopted, and after extended debate the Senate passed SR 1036 on a 17-13 vote.
After the resolution vote, the Senate briefly returned to personal privileges, including an introduction of visitors connected to civics education, and then recessed and adjourned until Monday, February 2, 2026. The transcript does not show any other bill final actions beyond the SR 1036 vote and the routine referral and reporting of other measures.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- For the population that would likely utilize the PHP services, we assumed about a 46% cost reduction
- It added this definition for the intensive behavioral therapy and allows HHSC to conduct utilization
- We are confident that we have the most up-to-date costs and utilization rates available.
- With not having reliable and affordable public transportation, I think those are the areas that would
- All right, members, we will be considering a few motions in writing to recommend bills to the Public
Bills:
HB231 , HB231 , HB475 , HB488 , HB632 , HB821 , HB1786 , HB1955 , HB2036 , HB2060 , HB2659 , HB2677
Keywords:
HB 231, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, permit exemption, dam, reservoir, erosion control, flood control, floodwater control, sediment control, watershed protection, Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, local sponsor, water appropriation, small dam, water diversion, maintenance, rehabilitation
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025
S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Food deserts are a public health issue.
- Addressing food deserts is a key public health issue, and thank you so much.
- At the time, the committee was a welcome forum for public debate and input.
- HB1786 would reinstate the Women's Health Advisory Committee to provide recommendations to the Commission
- Our network includes FQHCs, public health departments, hospitals, and freestanding family planning clinics
Bills:
HB231 , HB475 , HB488 , HB632 , HB821 , HB1786 , HB1955 , HB2036 , HB2060 , HB2659 , HB2677 , HB231
Keywords:
food access, food deserts, communities of color, health disparities, socioeconomic impact, nutritious food, health effects, socioeconomic disparities, legislative recommendations, nutrition, access to food, Medicaid, multisystemic therapy, healthcare, reimbursement, mental health services, education, funding, local control, school system
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, with us today are two testifiers, Brandon Nurmi, uh president of Minnesota Public Transit Transit
- Um, with us today are two testifiers, Brandon Nurmi, uh president of Minnesota Public Transit Transit
- Um, with us today are two testifiers, Brandon Nurmi, uh president of Minnesota Public Transit Transit
- Um, with us today are two testifiers, Brandon Nurmi, uh president of Minnesota Public Transit Transit
- So, we will work with the Minnesota Public Transit Association. See Ms.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> executive director with the Minnesota executive director with the Minnesota Board<00:52:09.880><
- </c> by itself and provide those public by itself and provide those public benefits<01:03:27.400><c>
- Northwestern Minnesota um you know here Northwestern Minnesota um you know here this<01:08:16.880><c>
- </c><01:24:36.679><c> good</c> going to give us the most public good going to give us the most public
- </c> programs is that we're using public programs is that we're using public dollars<01:31:17.600><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a challenge in greater Minnesota and rural Minnesota with access to care.
- We have a challenge in greater Minnesota and rural Minnesota with access to care.
- We have a challenge in greater Minnesota and rural Minnesota with access to care.
- We have a challenge in greater Minnesota and rural Minnesota with access to care.
- </c> to utilize them and we're utilizing to utilize them and we're utilizing health<01:19:55.120><c>
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the general manager for the Glenolite and Power Commission in Glenco, Minnesota.
- I'm Ken Sulen, director of government relations and senior counsel for the Minnesota Municipal Utilities
- secretary of the Public Utilities Commission.
- and utilities are greater Minnesota and utilities are trying<01:30:48.080><c> to</c><01:30:48.159><c
- Utilities Commission.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> people the people of Minnesota people the people of Minnesota well<00:25:55.840><c> slide</c><00
- </c> those Services absence in utilization those Services absence in utilization factor<00:35:14.599>
- utilization utilization Factor<00:35:41.280><c> uh</c><00:35:41.400><c> finally</c><00:35:41.760><c>
- </c> more than 1 million people in Minnesota more than 1 million people in Minnesota and<00:47:37.760
- </c><01:00:53.680><c> um</c> so it's critical for for Minnesota um so it's critical for for Minnesota
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of Minnesota.
- of Minnesota.
- of Minnesota.
- </c> can keep up with their utility bills. can keep up with their utility bills.
- due to the lack of in greater Minnesota due to the lack of public<01:39:52.800><c> transportation</c
Committee:
Senate Taxes