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• Again, this is for continuous improvement.
• I will say, I am committed to continuing to review this language well throughout the interim.
• If you want to have a vote on the school board, make that position electable.
• The people that we elect are responsible, and we can elect other people.
• We'll continue on with the work session. I'll pass it to Ms. Lower. Thank you, Chair.

Keywords: 909, all

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• So again, on the racial issues, the law is continuing to move.
• If we apply that to today, if you're losing an election, the...
• This is a time when we... ...two elections in a row.
• This is way too important for your elections and for our votes.
• Why vote if the elected officials in Tallahassee will just redistrict your county when the election gets

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• going to happen if Harris gets elected. going to happen if Harris gets elected.
• for our schools and continue to do so. for our schools and continue to do so.
• So, we will continue.
• So, we will continue. We have Judiciary. So, we will continue.
• to continue to have those conversations. to continue to have those conversations.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The meetings were held, they kept records, they had elections.
• Every year, oh, we need to have elections. Oh, Tony's there.
• And then we held elections. And guess how many people ran for our board?
• There were two board members that were left, and I was elected.
• Whereas before, I think in our election in 2016, we had seven people come to vote, in our election in

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• <00:02:58.760> law the chairman of the election law the chairman of the election law committee
• <00:09:43.680> officials uh 618 is Rel enables election officials uh 618 is Rel enables election
• <00:58:55.760> Day Election Day Election Day um<00:58:57.640> and<00:58:58.240> then
• <01:03:17.880> have after an election the clerk will have after an election the clerk will
• ID for the last election?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So we hope to continue to do that and continue to pursue those kinds of assumptions.
• So we hope to continue to do that and continue to pursue those kinds of assumptions.
• positions can be filled to address the backlog and continue.
• Election conspiracy theorist on all of that.
• The fee, which cannot continue to go up. We can't just continue to fee our way out of situations.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules established a quorum and first approved several items without required appearances, including the appointments of Rick Simpson to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and Trinidad Solis, M.D., and Gerald Talbert, M.D., to the Medical Board of California, along with references of bills to committees and floor acknowledgments. The committee then heard testimony on two State Bar of California appointments requiring appearance: George Cardona, J.D., for Chief Trial Counsel, and Laura Enderton Speed, J.D., for Executive Director. Cardona described his first four years as chief trial counsel, emphasizing reforms after the Girardi matter, including stronger conflict-of-interest and gift rules, tighter trust-account investigations, more data tracking, and efforts to reduce case backlogs and discipline disparities. Senators questioned him about the John Eastman disbarment case, the office’s role and jurisdiction, racial and Latino discipline disparities, unauthorized practice of law by notarios, staffing vacancies, and the use of AI in pleadings and internal work. Public witnesses from the State Bar, SEIU Local 1000, and others supported his confirmation, and the committee voted 3-0 to advance his appointment to the full Senate. Enderton Speed said she sought the executive director role to help restore public trust, strengthen discipline and admissions, and address the February 2025 bar exam problems. Senators asked about the State Bar’s budget deficit, hiring freeze, long-term fiscal stability, the bar exam audit and litigation, safeguards against conflicts and gifts, and the decision to move the February exam largely remote before returning to in-person administration for July. Public witnesses also supported her confirmation, citing leadership, accessibility, and a focus on core functions. The committee voted 5-0 to advance her appointment to the full Senate. The meeting ended with remarks honoring Senator Jones on his final day on the committee and a cake presentation before adjournment to executive session.

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• More than a majority of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
• More than a majority of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
• More than a majority of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
• More than a majority of those elected to the Senate voted in the affirmative.
• More than two-thirds of those elected have voted in the affirmative.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

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• We'd like to get ready for the send of the bill to Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee
• We can continue to grow this important sector and ensure that outdoor recreation remains a driving force
• to grow this important we can continue to grow this important sector<00:04:11.159> and<00:04:
• <00:04:47.639> to communities like elely to continue to communities like elely to continue
• to the elections financing referred to the elections financing government<00:12:07.560> operating

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It simply triggers a vote on whether or not to have a tax ratification election.
• Now there are counties where there are no election crimes prosecuted.
• Senate Bill 6 continues consumable hemp product restrictions.
• Because those elected officials are closer to the people.
• will of the people who hired them, who elected them.

Bills: SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4

Keywords: flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• good jobs that can actually support their families, without that voice these problems are going to continue
• good jobs that can actually support their families, without that voice these problems are going to continue
• good jobs that can actually support their families, without that voice these problems are going to continue
• good jobs that can actually support their families, without that voice these problems are going to continue
• It will establish accountability, like my House author said, for companies that continue to put profits

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And as DFLers, we will continue to do that.
• the floor now have continued to do that. the floor now have continued to do that.
• our colleges and universities continue our colleges and universities continue to<00:09:30.000>
• <00:09:48.560> of joint convention on the election of joint convention on the election of
• That's what we continue to try to work on.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I think this bill continues that effort.
• And I think this bill continues that effort.
• And I think this bill continues that effort.
• And I think this bill continues that effort.
• And I think this bill continues that effort.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Keep continue, please.
• You can continue.
• Continue, Mr.
• Continue, Mr. Savory.
• Hopkins, please continue.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Higher Ed Finance and Policy Committee met to begin a budget overview for higher education. The chair noted quorum, committee member introductions, and that Democratic members were absent. The chair also said the Office of Higher Education would not be appearing for the planned budget deep dive, so nonpartisan fiscal staff would present instead. Ken Savory, the committee’s nonpartisan fiscal analyst, introduced a presentation on the higher education finance structure and timeline. Savory explained the state budget cycle, the difference between direct appropriations, statutory appropriations, open appropriations, base funding, tails, and one-time appropriations, and how those concepts apply to higher education. He described the committee’s usual budget areas: the Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota, and the Mayo Foundation. He also reviewed historical spending charts showing higher education’s share of the general fund over time, the 2/3-1/3 funding policy in statute, and how tuition and general fund support have shifted. He noted that the FY 26-27 base for the Office of Higher Education area is about $725 million, including roughly $450 million for the State Grant program and about $99 million for North Star Promise. Members asked about comparing the current budget to earlier biennia, and staff responded that they would need to calculate the percentage difference. The chair then summarized prior budget growth, saying the previous budget was about $650 million over base and the current budget/tail was about $450 million over base. Staff also reviewed the 2024 omnibus higher education bill, including a roughly $5 million reduction to North Star Promise that was redirected to the Fostering Independence Grant program and a $500,000 appropriation for Minnesota State’s Kids on Campus program. The committee did not take any formal votes or actions during this portion of the meeting.

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• continue to be great.
• has been raised with regard to his election. general election held on December 2nd, general election
• You're now a member of the 119th Congress. to his election. to his election.
• He tried to steal the last election. election. election.
• the election prior to September of 2024. the election prior to September of 2024.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• them from continuing their career. them from continuing their career.
• :08:28.920> be Continuous continued service should be Continuous continued service should be recognized
• I continue this day. I continue this day.
• abilities to continue serving. abilities to continue serving.
• I'm happy to continue<01:19:50.560> to continue to continue to discuss<01:19:52.640> how

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement met on April 14, 2026, adopted the April 7 minutes, and then took up Senate File 4464, which the chair said would be laid over after hearing testimony. The bill would restore continued health insurance coverage for police officers and firefighters in the PERA Police and Fire Fund who suffer documented physical duty-related injuries, addressing the current 5-year cap and the loss of coverage at normal retirement eligibility. Senator Hal Hoffman and Senator Hoffman’s testimony emphasized that the bill is a narrow fix for injured public safety workers and not a broader restructuring of retirement benefits. Supporters, including Mike Ladue of Law Enforcement Labor Services, several injured officers, Sheriff Ryan Kruger, and Amber Waldner, described the personal and family impacts of severe line-of-duty injuries and argued that coverage should continue to age 65 so families are not left with uncertainty if injuries worsen or force medical retirement. They said the bill would honor the promise made to public safety workers and provide stability for long-term care needs. One witness, Officer Albert, said the 2025 changes significantly reduced the protection he believed he and his family would have if his injury forced retirement. Anne Finn of the League of Minnesota Cities opposed the bill as drafted, warning that restoring coverage to age 65 for all physical injuries would be fiscally unsustainable without additional state funding. She said the 2025 pension changes were part of a negotiated package, noted that duty disability retirements are common, and argued the employer cost could reach about $500,000 per employee and create significant property tax pressure, especially for smaller communities. She urged the committee to work on a broader solution and said revisiting only one part of the 2025 law would create imbalance.

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• Chair, and I promise to continue working.
• And I think we continue to see that those challenges continue not to be met.
• And I think we continue to see that those challenges continue not to be met.
• I am a local elected official.
• So we're going to continue working on the bill.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 1134, which would extend and clarify the use of qualified private providers and computer-based tools in the building permit and inspection process for residential solar energy systems. The sponsor said the bill is intended to reduce long delays in solar permitting and make the process faster and cheaper; Senator Pizzo questioned whether the problem was limited to specific local governments, and a late-filed amendment clarifying the word “application” was adopted. After brief testimony from an industry representative supporting the measure, the committee reported the bill favorably, with Senator Pizzo voting no. Next, the committee considered SB 784, dealing with issuance of addresses and parcel identification numbers for plats and new development. The bill sets a 14-day timeframe, and an amendment was adopted that would allow use of a private provider if the deadline is missed and would bar fee collection if the local government fails to act within five business days. County representatives said they wanted to keep working on the bill and raised concerns about the private-provider language and the short deadlines, while several senators discussed whether the process should be handled earlier on the front end. The committee then reported the bill favorably. The committee also passed SB 1738 on transportation concurrency, which would let counties that previously opted out of concurrency opt back in by maintaining current levels of service. SB 1080, a local government land regulation bill, was described as a measure to speed development approvals by setting stricter timelines, limiting repeated information requests, and imposing penalties for noncompliance; local-government testimony opposed it as a loss of local control, while builders supported it. After debate, SB 1080 was reported favorably. SB 1260, which clarifies county constitutional officer budget procedures and creates an appeal process for clerks and supervisors of elections similar to sheriffs, was also reported favorably after members discussed possible adjustments to avoid burdening county budget negotiations. Finally, the committee took up SB 420, as amended by a strike-all, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from adopting or funding DEI-related ordinances, policies, programs, offices, or contracts, and would expose officials to misfeasance/malfeasance claims and local governments to lawsuits. The sponsor said the amendment removed retroactive language, delayed the effective date, and added definitions and contract-certification requirements, but many senators and public speakers argued the bill was overbroad, vague, and would chill local efforts such as Black History Month, women-owned business programs, minority contracting, and community outreach. Supporters said it would ensure merit-based government action and consistency with state standards. The amendment was adopted, but the bill drew extensive opposition testimony and debate over its scope and potential conflict with federal and state law.

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• He engages in election denialism, refusing to say President Biden won the 2020 election.
• President Trump then and President Trump today continues to assert that the 2020 election was stolen,
• stopped the steal. 2024 election.
• His election was certified.
• Patel unable to simply say who won the 2020 election? Continuing to stop the Steele narrative?

Bills: SB331

Keywords: fentanyl, controlled substances, drug trafficking, public health, research regulations, law enforcement, Kash Patel, FBI director nomination, S331, Fentanyl Act, committee meeting, legislative discussion

Summary: In this committee meeting, the primary focus was on the nomination of Kash Patel for the position of director of the FBI, which had sparked considerable debate over the past week. Members discussed the extensive vetting process Patel underwent, including a lengthy hearing where he addressed numerous questions, which emphasized his qualifications and the support he received from various law enforcement organizations. The meeting included significant arguments from both sides, reflecting the polarized nature of the nomination, especially regarding the allegations made against Patel by some committee members. As discussions continued, the committee decided to hold off on the Fentanyl Act, listed as S331, until the next meeting, indicating a prioritization of the nomination vote over new legislative measures at this time.

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• So I move that we elect Senator Muzal as chair. And I second that motion.
• Barra, if you would continue on, since you have been in charge of this, continue on with this meeting
• And then it's continued to decline. So as of last week, we're now at 43%.
• And then it's continued to decline. So as of last week, we're now at 43%.
• So the need for emergency funding continues for that immediate drought emergency.

Summary: The Joint Committee on Water Supply During Drought opened its 2025 meeting by electing new leadership. After brief discussion of the committee’s membership and the usual practice of alternating leadership between chambers and parties, members unanimously elected Senator Ron Mazzal as chair and Representative Christine Reeves as vice chair. The outgoing chair, Representative Ybarra, continued presiding for the remainder of the meeting at Senator Mazzal’s request. The committee then heard a presentation from Sage Park of the Rosa Irrigation District on the severe 2025 water year. Park said Rosa is facing very low reservoir levels, declining water supply forecasts, and an earlier-than-planned end to the irrigation season. She described the district’s conservation and drought response measures, including canal shutdowns, pump-backs, leased water, on-farm fallowing and water pooling, emergency well permits, and long-term investments in piping, sealant, drip irrigation, and storage. Park also urged continued emergency drought funding, more efficient state lease funding processes, and support for water releases that benefit fish during drought conditions. Urban Eberhard then presented on the Kittitas Reclamation District and the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. He described widespread on-farm conservation, reduced acre allocations, early shutoffs expected in late summer, and ongoing infrastructure work such as piping, lining, telemetry, and the Springwood reservoir project. He emphasized that these projects are intended to improve water delivery, support fish flows, and provide future storage, including possible hydroelectric generation as part of feasibility work. In response to a question, he said the districts are monitoring aquifer impacts from canal lining and are working on managed aquifer recharge to direct conserved water to beneficial groundwater areas. No additional votes or formal actions were taken after the leadership elections.

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• <00:09:52.560> and and those that were newly elected and and those that were newly elected
• <01:11:04.840> sheriff James Stewart retired elected sheriff James Stewart retired elected
• The MSA looks forward to continuing the pursuit of excellence as we humbly serve our elected sheriffs
• we humbly serve our elected sheriffs who we humbly serve our elected sheriffs who proudly<01:21:50.120
• With this, we would support the continuation of the $6 million in funding dedicated to the continuation

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Public Safety Committee held its first meeting of the session, opened with a quorum present, and reviewed basic decorum expectations and committee procedures. Members and staff introduced themselves and described their districts and backgrounds. The chair said the committee would focus on protecting victims and preventing crime, and that the first presenters would be law enforcement groups as subject-matter experts. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association testified first, warning of serious recruitment, retention, and retirement pressures in law enforcement. The group cited survey data showing most members would not recommend the profession to family, rising assaults on officers, a shortage of roughly 1,000 officers statewide, and more than 2,000 officers nearing retirement eligibility. They also urged continued funding for POST Board training reimbursements and described broader concerns about anti-police rhetoric and public policy. The presentation was interrupted by a disruptive outburst in the room, after which the committee returned to order. The Minnesota Sheriffs Association then outlined its 2025 priorities: expanding mental health treatment beds and revisiting the 48-hour law, making the Fandino-Castile training fund permanent, updating drone/UAV statutes for missing-person searches, training, and evidence preservation, requiring permit-to-carry holders to report name changes, expanding BCA authority for sexual assault investigations on state-owned military facilities, replacing aging public safety radios in the ARMER system, and strengthening employer background-check response requirements. Members asked questions about mental health capacity, UAV uses, and officer assaults; witnesses said the state needs more beds, staff, and support for both short-term crisis stabilization and longer-term treatment. The Minnesota Police Chiefs Association closed by echoing concerns about recruitment and retention, supporting the $6 million POST training reimbursement fund, and calling for tougher penalties for fleeing police, auto theft, and violent crime. No votes or formal actions were taken."}】【。assistant to=final 天天中彩票大奖json 天天中彩票追号json ఇలా to=final 彩神争霸快三 to=final 手机天天彩票 ்ந்து result 彩票平台招商 ્યો क्ता ંડ {

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• <02:06:50.719> for um I've been attending elections for um I've been attending elections for
• My parents voted in every election.
• <02:31:04.479> on allowing guns um into our elections on allowing guns um into our elections
• to fall here it states it continued to fall here it continued<02:45:20.399> to<02:45:20.640><
• in Manchester in the 2020 election in Manchester in the 2020 election so<07:04:32.920> the

Keywords: 1189, house, all