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• Everyone in Minnesota asked that.
• >> Maybe even Minnesota. >> Maybe even Minnesota.
• opportunities for Minnesota businesses. opportunities for Minnesota businesses.
• So, that's a Minnesota? Right?
• that all projects must be in Minnesota. that all projects must be in Minnesota.

Bills: HF4059, HF76

Keywords: climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, financing, sustainability, environmental policy, renewable energy, Minnesota Climate Innovation Financing Authority, earned incentive release credit, release credits, supervised release, corrections, Minnesota Department of Corrections, sentence reduction, good time, prison time, incarceration, violent offenses, murder, criminal sexual conduct, sex offenses

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• Minnesota operations. Thank you. Minnesota operations. Thank you.
• change, small businesses in Minnesota change, small businesses in Minnesota will<00:41:48.160>
• Minnesota businesses to uh get the full Minnesota businesses to uh get the full full<00:42:14.800>
• associated with investing in Minnesota. associated with investing in Minnesota.
• targeted towards just Minnesota targeted towards just Minnesota companies<01:26:02.719> and

Bills: HF3127, HF3816, HF3814, HF3815, HF3817

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity

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• Minnesota Housing Finance Assembly would Minnesota Housing Finance Assembly would give<00:01:42.880><
• Many Minnesota their individual home.
• the administrator for the Minnesota the administrator for the Minnesota Community<00:03:25.200><
• community land trusts in Minnesota community land trusts in Minnesota utilize<00:05:26.880> an
• this uh speaking with the Minnesota this uh speaking with the Minnesota Housing<00:08:54.240>

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• So this bill does include a section that asks the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota
• So this bill does include a section that asks the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota
• and the Minnesota Department of and the Minnesota Department of Education<00:12:42.000> um<00:
• places in the state of Minnesota. places in the state of Minnesota.
• poorer parts of the state of Minnesota. poorer parts of the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

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• , or Minnesota Cable.
• Association or Minnesota communications Association or Minnesota cable<00:04:13.400> thank<00
• Broadband in the next four Minnesota Broadband in the next four years<00:08:47.680> Minnesota
• the construction industry in Minnesota the construction industry in Minnesota that<00:29:25.440>
• <01:15:17.760> and farmer in sou Eastern Minnesota and farmer in sou Eastern Minnesota and

Bills: HF47, HF434, HF1503, HF1702

Keywords: telecommunications, installation, certification, safety, underground utilities, HF434, cervidae, deer, elk, moose, chronic wasting disease, CWD, wildlife importation, animal health, biosecurity, zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, AZA, USDA exhibitor, species survival plan

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• operations that oversee Minnesota operations that oversee Minnesota lottery<00:16:18.160> ticket
• that is subject to the Minnesota that is subject to the Minnesota Government<00:32:41.000> data
• The homeownership rate is more than 70% in Minnesota in general, but for Black folks in Minnesota it
• The homeownership rate is more than 70% in Minnesota in general, but for Black folks in Minnesota it
• <01:43:06.639> in rate is more than 70% in Minnesota in rate is more than 70% in Minnesota

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

Bills: HF4261, HF4263, HF4264, HF4787

Keywords: natural resources, motorboat, boating safety, personal watercraft, PWC, watercraft operator permit, boater safety exam, off-road vehicle, ORV, ATV, snowmobile, state trail pass, cross-country ski pass, horse pass, state park permit, game and fish, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife permit, invasive species

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• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• I'm going to blow this up Minnesota.
• That is stated in that graph that I had in the state of Minnesota for the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• I'm Katrina Kessler, Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
• Mission and the One Minnesota goals.
• other state statutes, and also Minnesota Rules 7007.
• There's one specifically from the coalition of Greater Minnesota, excuse me, Minnesota Cities, and the
• Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• health plans in Minnesota.
• we have Chelsea Olsen from the Minnesota we have Chelsea Olsen from the Minnesota Council<00:15:
• name is Chelsea Olsen with the Minnesota name is Chelsea Olsen with the Minnesota Council<00:15:
• Innovative program that Minnesota Innovative program that Minnesota established<00:16:10.680>
• <01:41:07.159> of Minnesota um the Minnesota Department of Minnesota um the Minnesota Department

Bills: HF1937, HF2407, HF1678, HF1477, HF2040, HF1840, HF257

Keywords: PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing

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• <00:01:28.400> Pollution commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution commissioner of the Minnesota
• core mission and the one Minnesota core mission and the one Minnesota goals,<00:04:19.199> the
• what are the plans for the uh Minnesota what are the plans for the uh Minnesota Pollution<00:43:
• <00:58:05.920> Uh, Minnesota. Is that correct? Uh, Minnesota. Is that correct?
• in Minnesota. Thank you, Madam Chair. in Minnesota. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Bills: HF1587, HF2293, HF2218, HF1208, HF1482

Keywords: HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty

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• The state of Minnesota has the opportunity to show its support of a program that serves all of Minnesota
• I live in Todd County all of Minnesota I live in Todd County Minnesota<00:48:37.119> and<00:48
• 1472 a bill that ensures Minnesota 1472 a bill that ensures Minnesota senion<01:02:08.039> don't
• with you about the work of the Minnesota with you about the work of the Minnesota the<01:06:25.680
• staffing open in our greater Minnesota staffing open in our greater Minnesota areas<01:15:44.360

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• <00:04:00.360> has degree with the the virus Minnesota has degree with the the virus Minnesota
• Minnesota, that kind of sums up what this bill does.
• Chair Anderson, you know I'm a strong supporter of Minnesota agriculture.
• Chair, I just wanted to point out that the Minnesota Clean Car standards for Minnesota expire at the
• c> the standards for Minnesota expires at the standards for Minnesota expires at the end<00:12:10.240

Bills: HF1704, HF1722

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• I think we heard Minnesota Farmers Union against, Minnesota Milk against this, Minnesota Pork Producers
• I think we heard Minnesota Farmers Union against, Minnesota Milk against this, Minnesota Pork Producers
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF4740, HF3940

Keywords: financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules

Summary: The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 4740, authored by Rep. Hansen, which would require feedlots with at least 1,000 animal units to provide financial assurance for closure costs. Hansen argued the bill would shift cleanup responsibility from taxpayers to owners, citing abandoned feedlots, changing ownership structures, and the 2024 Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy as examples of why public funds should not be used for closures and cleanup. He also said the bill would apply to new or renewed permits and suggested a statutory definition of abandoned feedlot storage units may be needed. Farm and livestock groups testified in opposition. Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation said existing MPCA and county permit rules already require closure planning and reporting, and that the bill would add unnecessary costs and barriers for family farms, beginning farmers, and expansion. They warned the financial assurance requirement could function like an animal-unit cap, encourage fragmentation or out-of-state relocation, and impose annual costs that would not improve environmental outcomes. Several testified that true abandonment is rare and that current permitting and closure processes already address it. MPCA staff said the agency has concerns with the bill, noted there is currently no formal fiscal note, and said the agency would need to ensure any appropriations cover ongoing staffing needs. MPCA officials explained that permitted feedlots already must notify the agency before closure, follow a checklist of closure requirements, and undergo follow-up inspection; they said abandonment notifications are uncommon and they are not aware of any currently permitted facilities in abandonment process. Members questioned whether the bill was needed, what form financial assurance would take, how other states handle similar requirements, and whether the proposal would unfairly burden smaller or family operations. No vote on HF 4740 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• I have met with both Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota in meeting with them.
• are moving to Minnesota. are moving to Minnesota.
• graduated from a Minnesota high school. graduated from a Minnesota high school.
• seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.
• Minnesota post-secondary institutions. Minnesota post-secondary institutions.

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• then Maria King from the uh Minnesota then Maria King from the uh Minnesota Department<00:25:52.399
• Greater Minnesota is missed um then the Greater Minnesota is missed um then the following<00:30:45.519
• not an option for over half of Minnesota not an option for over half of Minnesota senior senior
• <01:24:15.679> in member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota in member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
• Next is Brian Elliott, SEIU Minnesota State Council. Thank you.

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 1183, house

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• I am here on behalf of the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition, which is comprised of the Minnesota
• State Fire Chiefs Association, the Minnesota State Fire Departments Association, the Minnesota Chapter
• State Fire Chiefs Association, Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association, the<00:08:49.800> Minnesota
• > and<00:08:55.720> the<00:08:55.800> Minnesota Arson Investigators, and the Minnesota
• firefighters in the state of Minnesota. firefighters in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4371, HF4317, HF2817, HF3496, HF4151, HF3826, HF4425, HF3990

Keywords: HF4371, Minnesota background checks, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Office of the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Auditor, criminal history records, national criminal history record information, public safety, statutory amendment, section 299C.76, requesting agency, state audit, oversight, background screening, criminal records, county agencies, MNsure, Department of Revenue, Department of Human Services

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• 28.159> Colleges<00:03:28.560> and and 33 Minnesota State Colleges and and 33 Minnesota
• Indeed, we have more of Minnesota.
• Uh, Minnesota does.
• for the Minnesota Governor's Caucus. for the Minnesota Governor's Caucus.
• Minnesota system. Minnesota system. >> Vice<01:08:13.280> Coulter.

Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• This is what the Minnesota-based Search Institute found.
• for the Minnesota Youth Council.
• We talked about reaching out to Explore Minnesota.
• perspectives of people of color in Minnesota.
• To support all licensure via portfolio in Minnesota.

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• $55,000 each year to the Minnesota $55,000 each year to the Minnesota Association<00:01:52.360><
• for alternative schools in Minnesota for alternative schools in Minnesota fall<00:03:41.640>
• other students within Minnesota other students within Minnesota ALCS<00:09:17.720> supporting
• <00:17:43.440> Youth stewardship of the Minnesota Youth stewardship of the Minnesota Youth
• -person towns in greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake