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• matter the zip code, water and water infrastructure is key, and lead service line is part of that conversation
• matter the zip code, water and water infrastructure is key, and lead service line is part of that conversation
• on what to include in the conversation on what to include in the bonding<00:09:33.280> bill<00
• Having discussion and conversation about what's should be included and what should not be included.
• And so this is an ongoing conversation, you know, should we do something.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House and Senate capital investment leaders held a public discussion focused primarily on lead service line removal and the need for a new bonding bill. Rep. Fue Lee and Chair Jeff Franzen said Minnesota’s existing state and federal lead-line funds will be exhausted by the 2026 construction season, warning that without action there would be no lead removal program in 2027. They framed the issue as a bipartisan public health and infrastructure priority, emphasizing that no amount of lead is safe and that regular capital investment is needed to keep communities moving forward. Testimony from Raquel Vasquez of St. Paul Regional Water Services, Bradley Peterson of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, and Joel Smith of LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota described the scale of the problem and the progress made so far. Vasquez said St. Paul’s pilot program is working, with costs coming down and about 6,000 of roughly 26,000 local lead service lines expected to be replaced by the end of the season, but warned that 18,000 to 20,000 would remain without more funding. Peterson said there are about 100,000 known lead service lines statewide and more than 200,000 still being assessed, with replacement costs averaging $10,000 to $15,000 per line. Smith stressed that funding gaps would stall momentum, leave at least 90,000 lead pipes in the ground, and cost the state thousands of union jobs. In response to questions, Sen. Sandy Pappas said she supports including $100 million in appropriation bonds for lead service lines in the Senate bonding proposal, while acknowledging the need is closer to $250 million. House leaders said they were discussing the size and contents of the bonding bill and were considering both general fund cash and appropriation bonds, with affordability for homeowners a key concern. The chairs also discussed broader bonding priorities, including other water, sewer, road, and facility projects, and noted that decisions would depend on whether leadership can reach agreement on a final bonding package before the end of session.

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• > during Those conversations that occur during Those conversations that occur during home<00:50
• <01:35:50.320> with Then we had a phone conversation with Then we had a phone conversation
• > marks After that conversation, the marks After that conversation, the marks suddenly<01:36:03.880
• , thank you for having this conversation, thank you for having this conversation, uh,<01:45:47.640
• Connect with my conversations with you.

Bills: HF1660, HF1824, HF1926, HF1002, HF994, HF1915, HF1336

Keywords: children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy

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• Members, take your seats and keep your conversations off the floor.
• if your answer is we've already given enough money to education, I think that's an interesting conversation
• if your answer is we've already given enough money to education, I think that's an interesting conversation
• You know, I remember that conversation, to be honest with you.
• We aren't that long removed from conversations on this floor surrounding the recent changes to the Strong

Bills: SB378, SB985, SB1246, HB3720, SB1500, SB1984, HB4118, SB1644, SB1546, SB483

Keywords: bail bondsman, bondsman license, multicounty agent bondsman, surety bondsman, Insurance Commissioner, bail bond regulation, bond deposit, forfeiture, deposit ratio, writing capacity, license transfer, power of attorney, surety bond, bail industry, Oklahoma insurance law, financial solvency, administrative action, Oklahoma Local Food for Schools, school meals, local food procurement

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• Um, it was easy to see she had been grooming him for this moment the entire conversation, and she knew
• I read this conversation kill himself.
• I read this conversation between<00:03:24.640> Carter<00:03:25.040> and<00:03:25.200>
• I had multiple conversations with Carter trying to educate and protect him from the risks of sending
• c> multiple conversations with Carter multiple conversations with Carter trying<00:04:32.479> to

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The Public Safety and Judiciary Conference Committee met on May 13, 2025, with a quorum present and heard emotional testimony on Senate File 281, the coercion crime bill. Jamie Bumth testified about her son Carter’s death by suicide after being targeted in an online sextortion scheme, describing how the perpetrator groomed, shamed, and extorted him and urging lawmakers to hold offenders accountable and better protect children online. Members thanked her for sharing her story, and the committee then moved on without further discussion of that item. The committee next adopted several agreed-upon policy items. It approved Article 4, R17 House language, which extends consecutive sentencing to local jail inmates who assault a sheriff’s correctional officer, mirroring existing law for state correctional inmates and limiting the scope to first- through fourth-degree assault. The motion passed unanimously. Members also adopted Article 5, R1 Senate language with changes: replacing “preserve and protect” with “document,” removing a disputed provision related to fleeing individuals for future work, and inserting “active” so the language refers to facilitating the active search for a missing person. The committee then adopted the A3 amendment concerning felony murder resentencing, clarifying that when eligible individuals are resentenced, the predicate felony or lesser-included offense is redesignated for the felony murder charge while preserving the original conviction date, and applying the clarification to resentencings from August 1, 2023. All motions passed, and the committee adjourned after concluding its formal agenda.

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• THE DISSEMINATION IS ALSO BEEN A HUGE PIECE IN TERMS OF CONVERSATION HERE LOCALLY.
• WE WILL PULL FROM ALL AROUND GAINESVILLE INCLUDING SANTA FE COLLEGE IN THE CONVERSATION.
• WE KNOW WE HAVE TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE VARIOUS PARTNERS. WE WORK WITH THEM IN TWO WAYS.
• THE CONVERSATIONS HAVE NOT STARTED YET.
• WE HAVEN'T HAD A RECENT CONVERSATION WITH THE SANTA FE PRESIDENT BUT I HOPE TO HAVE CONVERSATION SOON

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• concerned though with the conversation concerned though with the conversation that<00:48:43.520>
• So, it has to do with the existing conversion of licenses, the conversion of existing licenses as they
• is reflective of conversations is reflective of conversations uh,<01:29:36.080> that<01:29
• , the the conversion of existing licenses, the the conversion of existing licenses<01:31:31.560> um
• <01:41:53.400> before in in in our conversations before in in in our conversations before

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• But we do want to be a part of the conversation and would like to continue the conversation with the
• But we do want to be a part of the conversation, would like to continue the conversation with the sponsors
• and productive conversations with the sponsors over the last couple of years.
• I hope you continue the conversation around hospitals.
• We do look forward to continuing these conversations, especially as we further have conversations regarding

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 22 and took up a special order of bills focused largely on prior authorization and utilization management in health care. The chair framed the discussion as part of a broader legislative effort to reduce delays and barriers to care, especially in behavioral health, chronic disease management, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. AB 384 by Assembly Member Connolly would prohibit prior authorization for inpatient mental health or substance use emergency admissions and related physician care; supporters said it would prevent dangerous delays in crisis care, while insurers and health plans warned about fraud, abuse, and ambiguity around residential treatment facilities. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and passed the committee on a party-line style vote, with Republicans largely absent or not voting. The committee then heard AB 510 by Assembly Member Addis, which would require health plans, upon request, to provide a peer reviewer of the same or similar specialty when a treating provider appeals a prior authorization denial or modification. Supporters argued that specialty-matched review would make appeals fairer and more clinically informed; opponents said the requirement was too rigid and that timelines and electronic submission rules needed changes. After discussion about the need for timely, specialty-specific review, the bill was approved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. AB 539 by Assembly Member Schiavo would extend prior authorization approvals to one year or the duration of the physician’s prescribed treatment for chronic conditions; supporters cited repeated denials and treatment interruptions, while opponents raised concerns about overbreadth, fraud, and the need for shorter validity periods. The bill was also passed as amended and placed on call. The committee next considered AB 669 by Assembly Member Haney, which would bar concurrent and retrospective review for the first 28 days of medically necessary substance use disorder treatment and limit prior authorization for related outpatient medications. The bill was presented with a powerful personal story from Ryan Matlock’s mother about her son’s death after an insurer cut off treatment early; supporters said the measure would keep patients in care long enough to stabilize, while opponents argued it would reduce oversight and could allow lower-quality or non-evidence-based care. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended motion and placed on call. Finally, AB 512 by Assembly Member Harabedian would shorten prior authorization response times to 24 hours for urgent requests and 48 hours for non-urgent requests; supporters said delays can worsen outcomes, while opponents warned the timelines were unrealistic and could increase administrative burdens and safety issues. The bill was approved as amended and placed on call. AB 574 by Assembly Member Mark Gonzalez was then heard; it would allow up to 12 medically necessary physical therapy sessions for a new episode of care without prior authorization, with supporters emphasizing stroke and neurological recovery and opponents warning of reduced oversight and unnecessary care. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 574, before final action is shown.

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• I've had some side conversations, and I won't say too much about the A4.
• I think we've had many conversations, and we are very interested in supporting housing development.
• I've had conversations with the author, and it sounds like you're very open to continuing to evolve this
• The idea is to prioritize the kinds of housing we've been discussing in the housing supply conversation
• In our first conversation, you mentioned you really wanted this to be a committee where we worked in

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• > when experienced similar conversations when experienced similar conversations when we<00:21:
• we'll continue to have conversations we'll continue to have conversations with<00:59:15.839>
• <01:18:30.239> as continue to have these conversations as continue to have these conversations
• spirit and and have those conversations spirit and and have those conversations and<01:18:50.400
• would like to have some conversations would like to have some conversations with<01:18:55.199>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Uh, you know, I have this conversation.
• <00:36:36.320> we're Uh this is fantastic conversation we're Uh this is fantastic conversation
• It's been a very interesting conversation today.
• Um one thing that conversation today.
• We conversations on election security.

Keywords: Discussion of BR 25 (2026 RS) 04:15 Presentation on voting systems by ES&S 48:14 Presentation on voting systems by Hart InterCivic and Harp Enterprises 01:13:07, 958, all

Summary: The committee met, approved the October 21 minutes, and then took up BR 25 for the 2026 regular session, a proposal to prohibit the use of tax dollars and public resources to advocate for or against ballot questions, including constitutional amendments. Senator Rawlings and the other presenters argued the current law already bars such advocacy but lacks meaningful enforcement, citing the 2024 school choice amendment campaign and other examples where public officials and school systems allegedly used taxpayer-funded resources to influence voters. They said the bill would add civil and criminal penalties, while preserving First Amendment rights for public employees acting in their personal capacities. Much of the discussion focused on whether the bill should be limited to school districts or broadened to cover other public entities, and on how to define terms such as “advocating in impartial terms.” Members raised concerns about possible effects on county and city lobbying through groups like KLC and KCO, on legitimate factual explanations by public officials, and on whether the bill could unintentionally restrict needed representation for local governments. The sponsors said the measure was intended to be narrow, would be vetted further, and would not bar individuals from speaking on their own behalf. Several members suggested revisions. Representative Lockett asked that schools and school employees be specifically named, and suggested separating the lobbying restrictions from the ballot-measure provisions into different bills. Representative Layman questioned the meaning of the bill’s language and whether it would cover factual testimony by officials. Representative Heen asked about a Jefferson County example involving legal fees used to challenge petition signatures; counsel said that situation would likely be allowable under the bill as drafted, though some members thought it should be covered. No final vote was taken on BR 25 during this discussion.

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• I had those conversations.
• I had those conversations. Those same. I had those conversations.
• <00:53:55.920> today, we engage in this conversation today, we engage in this conversation
• further conversation. further conversation.
• <01:08:05.839> is help guide what this conversation is help guide what this conversation is

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• Unfortunately, I wasn't able to really have a conversation with you and the reference to some of the
• And this is a much larger conversation I that'll be it will be addressed in this bill.
• I remiss would acknowledge that in our conversation today.
• And thank you for the conversation today.
• I look forward to you to making at the best that it can be and again continuing the conversation.

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• And, you know, those conversations, I'd encourage you to visit with folks in the Senate and also your
• and and and the refinement of bills and and having<00:03:56.000> those<00:03:56.239> conversations
• <00:03:56.720> in<00:03:56.959> committee having those conversations in committee having
• those conversations in committee are<00:03:57.439> exceptionally<00:03:57.920> important.
• ,<00:04:06.799> I'd you know, and those conversations, I'd you know, and those conversations

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

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• Looks like they're having a conversation. Oh, looks like maybe a conversation. Okay.
• You know, Representative Frazier has brought bills, and we've had those conversations.
• Um, and we had a conversation just yesterday—or it's kind of blending together this week.
• So So thank you for those conversations.
• I appreciate the conversation today.

Bills: HF2440

Keywords: labor market, employment, economic development, funding, data analysis, 1183, house

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• and make sure that we get conversations and make sure that we get this<00:26:14.720> agreement
• <00:28:30.960> about so he and I are in conversation about so he and I are in conversation
• We've had very productive conversations about this.
• We've had very productive conversations about this.
• <00:58:57.119> with<00:58:57.280> the continuing conversation with the continuing conversation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So this slide is a direct outcome of that conversation.
• Rickerson:** ...the same conversations over the last decade-plus.
• Didn't know you were so conversant.
• This slide is a direct outcome of that conversation. **Mr.
• I'm happy to have more conversations with you.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• Anyone from the committee have any conversation or discussion or questions?
• conversations felt we should land.
• Uh Senator in the conversation.
• so my my thought is this conversation so my my thought is this conversation has has has identified
• That conversation that you guys are having is spot on.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• They are happy to continue to be a part of this conversation.
• to be a part of this conversation. to be a part of this conversation.
• So, just stand in support conversation. So, just stand in support of<00:31:40.360> it.
• Seeing no more conversation, this meeting is adjourned. wrestling. Yes, you did.
• :08.600> this Seeing no more conversation, this Seeing no more conversation, this meeting<01:08

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The joint Minerals Committee met to select interim topics and announced its meeting dates for April 27-28 in Casper, June 4-5 in Casper, and August 27-28 in Cheyenne. Members heard public testimony on several economic development and minerals-related topics and were asked to identify their top priorities for later ranking and consensus. No formal votes were taken during this portion of the meeting. A major topic was removing obstacles to energy development in Wyoming, including possible regulatory, bonding, and permitting barriers. Testimony from the Mining Association and Energy Capital Economic Development supported revisiting barriers to development, similar to the earlier Regulatory Reduction Task Force. Another related topic was industrial siting exemptions on coal mine property, with testimony arguing that mineral-related projects such as rare earths, uranium conversion, and ferroalloys should not have to go through the full industrial siting process when communities have already dealt with similar development. Members also discussed industrial siting bonding requirements, including whether bonding or advance payments should be used to cover impacts on local services and emergency response, especially for projects like solar farms or battery storage. The committee also discussed coal bed methane industrial sovereign zones, tied to House Bill 120, with testimony seeking to include coal bed methane in value-added manufacturing zones. The sponsor said the goal was to create industrial zones that support economic development while protecting scenic values and limiting industrial sprawl. Another topic was sourcing curling stones in Wyoming, which was presented as a lighthearted but potentially useful way to promote Wyoming stone and broader dimension-stone quarrying; a state geologist testified that Wyoming has granite with similar mineralogy to stone used for curling stones elsewhere. Child care as an economic driver was withdrawn. The committee also heard support for a Business Council restructure review, though several members said the Minerals Committee should do the substantive review because the Business Council falls within its jurisdiction, while still coordinating with Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard a proposal for a domestic preference in residential general service contracts, extending Wyoming preference concepts beyond construction into goods and services, with testimony emphasizing local economic multipliers and possible exceptions for federal funding or other procurement limits.

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• It's now casual conversation. That's not right.
• Conversely, states fallen by over 10%.
• You know, I think it's a bigger conversation, and we've had this.
• You know, I think it's a bigger conversation, and we've had this.
• <00:36:59.440> a lot of conversations about a lot of conversations about a comprehensive<00:37

Keywords: 1183, house

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• /c> conversations I'm having with conversations I'm having with businesses,<00:18:17.360> they're<
• <00:45:57.839> Um,<00:45:58.480> I the from uh the conversation.
• Um, I the from uh the conversation.
• <00:46:02.400> with to go up in the conversations with to go up in the conversations with
• My last conversation with Charlie was that we talked about the $5 increase.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all