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• and political Affairs for the Minnesota and political Affairs for the Minnesota Association<00:04
• Clause 1 includes violations of law, rules, etc.
• <00:18:06.080> has that because we know that Minnesota has that because we know that Minnesota
• <00:42:22.800> and<00:42:23.760> this Minnesota and this Minnesota and this bill<00:42:
• <01:20:05.960> based of them in the state of Minnesota based of them in the state of Minnesota

Bills: HF23, HF1355

Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932

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• I'm going to call today, Thursday, February 20th, 2025, Committee hearing for Minnesota House of Representatives
• <00:04:48.759> constitutional of the four Minnesota constitutional of the four Minnesota constitutional
• Lyson mentioned, the OSA is a constitutional office and is not required to use Minnesota IT Services
• <00:56:56.920> expects is not right Minnesota expects is not right Minnesota expects transparency
• If we are able to wrap up, Rules is coming in here at 10. Representative Kraft, thank you, Mr.

Bills: HF1060, HF1062

Keywords: sports facilities, Minnesota, legislative commission, financial oversight, accountability, HF1062, driver and vehicle systems oversight committee, MNLARS, VTRS, vehicle title and registration system, driver's license system, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, MN.IT, legislative oversight, transportation finance, state government, committee repeal, sunset provision, information technology audit, vehicle registration

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• I am a resident at Amira Choice in Champlin, Minnesota.
• And I I get it, our job is to the rules?
• <00:41:26.480> Committee consideration when the Rules Committee consideration when the Rules
• for a Minnesota State campus. for a Minnesota State campus.
• Uh but I'm not going to Minnesota.

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

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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• <00:01:20.640> Insurance<00:01:21.159> guarantee Minnesota Insurance guarantee Minnesota
• <00:04:07.239> Insurance<00:04:07.799> guarantee Minnesota Insurance guarantee Minnesota
• > reported 2017 Minnesota families have reported 2017 Minnesota families have reported among<00
• <00:34:53.359> we country in the state of Minnesota we country in the state of Minnesota we
• about what when we put this in Minnesota about what when we put this in Minnesota statute<00:41:

Bills: HF747, HF1014, HF320, HF400

Keywords: corporate governance, shareholder rights, beneficial ownership, defective corporate acts, Minnesota Business Corporation Act, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association, MIGA, insurance guaranty fund, insurer insolvency, covered claim, net worth threshold, high-net-worth insured, financial information request, insurance claims, self-insured retention, deductible, commercial insurance, insurance regulation, Minnesota Statutes 60C.09, guaranty association

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• It allows Minnesota competitiveness.
• affairs director for the Minnesota affairs director for the Minnesota Department<00:15:24.639>
• :46:39.280> the<00:46:39.440> best Minnesota has some of the best Minnesota has some of
• Miller and I am a Minnesota Miller and I am a Minnesota [clears throat]<00:47:16.960> certified
• appraiser, past chair of the Minnesota appraiser, past chair of the Minnesota Real<00:47:21.200>

Bills: HF3604, HF2236, HF3709, HF3766, HF2400

Keywords: bulk fuel, nonoxygenated gasoline, environment, exemption criteria, transportation, HF2236, Minnesota commerce, obsolete language, statutory cleanup, retail installment contract, consumer credit, vehicle financing, auto loans, retail buyer, retail seller, delinquency charge, collection fee, attorney fees, assignment notice, payment receipt

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from February 26, after correcting the header date to Thursday, February 26. It then took up House File 36004, as amended by the author’s technical A1 amendment. Representative Van Binsbergen described the bill as a change to statute governing bulk delivery of nonoxygenated fuel, especially for boats and other watercraft, to allow direct delivery to vehicles rather than requiring transport of fuel in containers or removal of boats from the water. Members generally supported the concept, citing convenience for lake users, reduced travel and potential invasive species spread, and fewer spill risks, but the chair said the bill would be laid over pending additional clarification from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other agencies. House File 2236 was then introduced as a vehicle bill for possible future omnibus use and laid over without testimony or opposition. The committee also heard House File 3709, which would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer custodial accounts for digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The authors framed the bill as a consumer-protection and competitiveness measure that would let local institutions keep pace with customer demand and prevent Minnesotans from relying on out-of-state or offshore providers. Testimony from the Department of Commerce and credit union representatives supported the bill, saying it would level the playing field, keep digital assets under Minnesota oversight, and help local institutions remain relevant; one witness said significant liquidity had been leaving local communities for outside exchanges. Questions from members focused on whether the accounts would be NCUA-insured, how the bill related to unclaimed property, and whether the policy goal was consumer protection or simply preserving bank relevance. Several members expressed support but also cautioned about crypto volatility, scams, and the need to avoid turning credit unions into exchanges. The discussion ended without a final vote in the excerpt, with the bill still under committee consideration.

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• the Association of Minnesota Counties. the Association of Minnesota Counties.
• Central Minnesota. I've run a food shelf Central Minnesota.
• ,<00:41:20.560> Minnesota Blue Shield of Minnesota, Minnesota Blue Shield of Minnesota, Minnesota
• our Minnesota neighbors need us most. our Minnesota neighbors need us most.
• supporting Minnesota families. supporting Minnesota families.

Bills: HF45, HF1148, HF3624, HF3586, HF777

Keywords: HF45, Lake Benton, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, public infrastructure, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, utility replacement, U.S. Highway 75, road reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, local government grant, Minnesota bonding, capital appropriation, food insecurity, prepared meals

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• I am president of the Student Angler Organization in the state of Minnesota.
• Brad Parsons, Fisheries Section Manager for the Minnesota DNR.
• First up to testify is the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association.
• I'm Randall Donine with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
• It is defined in rule, and so aligning where the potable isn't.

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• organization in the state of Minnesota organization in the state of Minnesota we<00:04:41.840>
• Anglers and the Anglers of Minnesota Anglers and the Anglers of Minnesota certainly<00:05:06.199
• <00:20:58.840> we makes good sense for Minnesota we makes good sense for Minnesota we appreciate
• so any County in northern Minnesota so any County in northern Minnesota could<00:23:50.840> currently
• testify first up to testify Minnesota testify first up to testify Minnesota Christmas<00:42:01.599

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• longer temporary licenses than Minnesota longer temporary licenses than Minnesota so<00:15:50.759
• so Minnesota only allows a license so Minnesota only allows a 60-day<00:16:07.120> Oregon<00:
• Luke's in Duluth, Minnesota.
• North Minnesota North the Minnesota North Minnesota North the Minnesota North Dakota<00:40:12.640
• Minnesota million globally and Minnesota million globally and Minnesota consistently<01:06:48.160

Bills: HF837, HF1903, HF499, HF794

Keywords: health insurance, premium security plan, federal funding, state innovation waiver, Minnesota, newborn safety, anonymity, healthcare provider, safe place, child welfare, HF499, nursing, nurse licensure, temporary permit, temporary nursing permit, Board of Nursing, endorsement licensure, reregistration, refresher course, health occupations

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• political Affairs for the Minnesota political Affairs for the Minnesota Association<00:05:16.039
• He said Minnesota is state administered and state supervised, county administered, and that Minnesota
• <00:31:57.480> that federal funds and all of the rules that federal funds and all of the rules
• <00:35:12.440> around under Federal um laws and rules around under Federal um laws and rules
• salons in the state of Minnesota salons in the state of Minnesota representative<00:54:10.559>

Bills: HF1, HF98

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• Um, and in Minnesota, as you look at Minnesota, we now have 19.3 million acres of farmland in Minnesota
• central Minnesota. central Minnesota.
• Minnesota up in northern Minnesota. Minnesota up in northern Minnesota.
• particular in Minnesota, so. particular in Minnesota, so.
• "Minnesota is doing.

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• residents of southern Minnesota. residents of southern Minnesota.
• Minnesota State the university? Minnesota State University. University. University.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• It's just Minnesota.
• Central Minnesota. Central Minnesota.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• H.J.R. 1101 is a rule regarding the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority that was left out of Business
• and Commerce because we believed it was going to be a major rule.
• We subsequently determined that it was not, but we still need to address it or the rule doesn't pass
• If you know me very well, you know that I'm not a rule suspension kind of guy.
• rules to address that issue.

Bills: HJR1101

Keywords: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, OMMA, medical marijuana, cannabis, marijuana regulation, administrative rules, permanent rules, rule approval, joint resolution, legislative oversight, Title 75 Section 308, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 442, patients, caregivers, licensees, dispensaries, growers, processors

Summary: The committee met briefly to consider one item, H.J.R. 1101, a rule related to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority that had been left out of the Business and Commerce process because it was initially thought to be a major rule. The presenter explained that it was later determined not to be a major rule, but still needed committee action for the rule to take effect. After a motion, second, and no debate, the committee voted unanimously 9-0 to adopt it. After the vote, the chair told members that several additional Senate joint resolutions were still pending and were expected to arrive later that day, with action anticipated the next day or Thursday. He said he would try to keep the process within normal procedure rather than using a rule suspension, and would notify members when the items were ready. The chair also addressed a prior exchange involving the Long-Range Capital Planning Commission, saying he had met with the commission, apologized for using them as an example of agency frustration, and that they had since withdrawn their rules and would work on emergency rules to address the issue. With no further questions, the meeting adjourned.

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• I'm here at the state of Minnesota.
• <00:48:12.800> Department permitting of the Minnesota Department permitting of the Minnesota
• playing on the same ice as the Minnesota playing on the same ice as the Minnesota Wild<01:32:26.960
• Paul and Minnesota for generations St. Paul and Minnesota for generations to<01:36:34.800> come.
• ><01:37:00.560> construction the Minnesota building and construction the Minnesota building and

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility

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• Speaker, I move you, sir, that the absent members be excused in accordance with the House rules. >> Without
• <00:16:17.440> on<00:16:17.600> committees<00:16:17.920> and<00:16:18.079> rules
• the committee on committees and rules the committee on committees and rules committee<00:16:19.440
• Committee at the clerk's desk. committees and rules committee at the committees and rules committee
• Next order of business is a report of the Committee on Committees and Rules Committee. Mr.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 05:54 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 12:03 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 16:14 CoC and Rules Report 18:21 Adjournment 18:57, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a quorum with 95 members present. The journal from Friday, January 9, 2026 was approved, absent members were excused, and House Resolution 21 was taken from the Committee on Committees and brought to the floor without objection. Several committee and meeting announcements were made, including cancellations for various standing committees and notices that the Government Contract Review Committee and Oversight Investigation Committee would meet upon adjournment. The House also adopted House Citation 4, a citation of adjournment honoring Bill Nickel, with remarks describing him as a respected community member and friend. After the citation, members continued making committee announcements, including that the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Personnel, Public Retirement, and Finance would meet at noon the next day. The clerk then reported the introduction of numerous new bills and resolutions, covering topics such as grand jury service, criminal trespass, postsecondary admission and funding, sex crimes, cultured meat products, railroad crossings, firearms and concealed weapons, property tax exemptions, name/image/likeness rights, landlords and tenants, child care, child welfare investigations, government social media accounts, peace officer training, economic development incentives, residential safety, pre-trial release, and several resolutions on highways, property taxation, Medicaid waiver withdrawal, and food-as-medicine initiatives. The Committee on Committees and Rules met and referred House Bills 164, 176, 184, and 265 to Banking and Insurance, and the House adjourned without objection until 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

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• Hardoff, he thanked the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota
• in Minnesota, not Minnesota-bred, sorry, Minnesota-owned, is raced in Shakopee, that horse therefore
• in Minnesota, not Minnesota-bred, sorry, Minnesota-owned, is raced in Shakopee, that horse therefore
• Minnesota bread in Minnesota<01:31:54.880> uh<01:31:55.000> not<01:31:55.080> Minnesota
• <01:31:55.440> bread<01:31:55.639> sorry Minnesota uh not Minnesota bread sorry Minnesota

Bills: HF1621, HF1701, HF1796, HF1676, HF40, HF1428, HF1540

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• It's a Minnesota values bill, and now it's a Minnesota values law.
• It's a Minnesota values bill, and now it's a Minnesota values law.
• It's a Minnesota values bill, and now it's a Minnesota values law.
• It's a Minnesota values bill, and now it's a Minnesota values law.
• company uh Minnesota proud Minnesota company uh Minnesota based<00:29:16.480> company<00:29:16.919

Bills: HF1976

Keywords: paid leave, family leave, employment law, Minnesota statute, benefit eligibility, seasonal employment, workforce, labor rights, 1183, house

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• Speaker, I move you, sir, that House Resolution 7 be taken from the Committee on Rules and brought to
• on rules and brought to the House floor. on rules and brought to the House floor.
• Next order of business and meeting committee on committees and rules committee.
• Next order of business, report of committee on committees and rules committee.
• The Rules Committee has met and posted the following bills and resolutions to the regular orders for

Keywords: HB 312 continued 00:00 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33 ConC/Rules Report 33:45 Adjournment 35:21, 958, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 312, which would expand concealed carry rights to 18- to 20-year-olds. Debate focused heavily on gun violence, public safety, constitutional rights, and whether the bill would make schools, parks, and other public places less safe. Opponents argued that young people are not ready for the responsibility, cited recent shootings and gun deaths in their districts, and said families had not asked for this bill. Supporters said 18- to 20-year-olds already may possess firearms, that concealed carry is safer than open carry for law-abiding adults, and that the bill includes training and background-check provisions. Several members also discussed differences between rural and urban gun culture and whether crime trends were related to constitutional carry laws. During floor discussion, members exchanged questions about crime rates since constitutional carry was enacted, with a sponsor responding that crime had decreased in the Commonwealth. Other members raised concerns about suicide, mental health, and the impact on students and women, while supporters emphasized self-defense and constitutional rights. After debate, the House voted on HB 312 and passed it 73-17. The bill was then clinched. After HB 312, the House handled routine business. Members moved House Resolutions 30, 33, and 7 from committee to the floor, and several committee schedule announcements were made, including possible changes due to weather. The Committee on Committees reported referrals for a number of bills to standing committees, and the Rules Committee posted House Bills 134 and 306 for the regular orders on Monday, January 26, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.

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• Speaker, I move you, sir, that the absent members be excused in accordance with the House rules.
• Speaker, I move you to suspend the rules for the purpose of allowing members to co-sponsor bills and
• committee at the on committees and rules committee at the clerk's<00:23:40.400> desk.
• committee on committees and the rules committee on committees and the rules committee<00:23:49.840
• Next order of business is a return to the rules committee report. Mr. Clerk, please report.

Keywords: Convene 00:00 Senate Message 06:30 Calendar/2nd Readings 07:18 Report of Committees 08:19 Orders of the Day 09:04 HB 96 09:16 Motions, Petitions, and Communications 15:21 Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 21:24 Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 23:35 ConC and Rules Report 31:06 Floor Amendments 32:42 Return to Rules Report 33:28 Adjournment 34:27, 958, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum of 98 members, excused absent members, and suspended rules to allow co-sponsorships and vote modifications. The chamber approved the journal from January 21, 2026, and received notice that the Senate had passed Senate Bills 29, 38, and 49, along with Senate Concurrent Resolution 9, requesting concurrence. The House also took second reading on several bills, including measures on agriculture programs, milk transportation, food donation, criminal trespass, concealed firearms and deadly weapons, human trafficking, sexual material involving minors, reading and writing in schools, and educators. Committee reports advanced House Resolution 7 on Kentucky election principles, House Bill 134 on sexual assault nurse examiners, and House Bill 168 on boating under the influence. The House then considered House Bill 96, which would revise the membership of the postsecondary education performance-based funding work group, adding more legislators and changing the work group timeline to calendar years; the sponsor said the bill had support from university presidents and the Council on Postsecondary Education. After a question about geographic representation, the House passed HB 96 by a vote of 79-16 and applied the clincher. During motions and announcements, the House brought House Resolution 34 to the floor and heard it reported as recognizing January 22, 2026 as Kentucky Arts Day. Rep. Burke spoke in support, citing the economic impact of Kentucky’s arts and culture sector, and the resolution was adopted without objection. Members also announced upcoming events, including a Holocaust survivor program, a breakfast, and a conservation district reception, and one member withdrew House Bill 284. The House introduced a large slate of new bills and resolutions, including measures on real property, civil rights, local boards of education, peer support specialists, Medicaid coverage for doula services, public contracts, foster care, residential safety, gender, reproductive rights, hate crimes, a child welfare and family court reform task force, memorial highway designations, and constitutional recognition days. The Committee on Committees and Rules later referred and reassigned several bills to standing committees, posted selected bills and amendments for Friday’s calendar, and the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026.

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• the groundwater in southeast Minnesota the groundwater in southeast Minnesota this<00:24:01.320>
• <00:39:50.200> Department<00:39:50.520> of Minnesota Department of Minnesota Department
• <00:51:46.920> and state of Minnesota and state of Minnesota and how<00:51:49.680> that
• could the next generation of Minnesota could the next generation of great<01:04:58.960> Minnesota
• <01:25:14.280> Farm policy specialist at Minnesota Farm policy specialist at Minnesota Farm

Bills: HF363, HF2155, HF1524, HF821, HF1677, HF1292

Keywords: HF363, property tax credit, agricultural water quality credit, Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, clean water fund, class 2a, class 2b, certified acres, conservation incentive, water quality, agricultural property, county assessor, county auditor, Department of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, property tax reimbursement, school district reimbursement, legacy finance, taxes committee, southeastern Minnesota