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• And then finally, the rest of page four of the A6 includes changes requested by Minnesota Management
• The aging of Minnesota needs planning and policies.
• Transit Assistance Program, all of which are basic needs.
• rights in the state of Minnesota.
• Equality is the basis of the Minnesota Constitution, which is the law of the land.

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• c><00:24:23.600> of in Greater Minnesota and nearly 78% of in Greater Minnesota and nearly 78%
• <00:36:35.560> Minnesota population and the Aging of Minnesota population and the Aging of
• of the Minnesota Equal write in support of the Minnesota Equal Rights<01:16:37.560> Amendment
• <01:32:08.000> then position of the state of Minnesota then position of the state of Minnesota
• > up<01:33:22.239> to people of the Minnesota to step up to people of the Minnesota to

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• Minnesota Energy Alley is about developing a kind of Silicon Valley of clean energy in Minnesota.
• of develop of delivering is on the cusp of develop of delivering a<00:09:34.760> Minnesota<00
• ask of the Loan program just be another ask of the Loan program office<00:26:22.480> we're<00:
• > close state of Minnesota generating uh close state of Minnesota generating uh close to<00:41
• impacts in Minnesota in decarbonizing and making energy more affordable for all of us. of Minnesota

Bills: HF1013, HF1598, HF1656, HF2162

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• > league league of Minnesota cities the league league of Minnesota cities the league represents
• of this whole thing: this isn't a housing program from our point of view.
• the National Organization of Alternative Tiny Homes.
• c> US residents of Minnesota not just US residents of Minnesota not just US citizens<01:20:58.920
• <01:26:29.560> Act<01:26:30.320> to of the Minnesota data Practices Act to of the Minnesota

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• The Minnesota Chamber of universities.
• Uh million in the state of Minnesota.
• experience of every Minnesota student. experience of every Minnesota student.
• alone programming for all four years of alone programming for all four years of high<00:28:42.080
• of the program in YST is requirements of the program in YST is the<01:40:15.440> students<01:

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• suitability for Minnesota communities, and outcomes of the program for its participants.
• suitability for Minnesota communities, and outcomes of the program for its participants.
• , the trade association for the nonprofit health insurance of Minnesota.
• This is Matt Hillard with the Association of Minnesota Counties.
• My name is Matt Hilgart, and this morning I will be speaking on behalf of the Association of Minnesota

Bills: HF4421, HF1937, HF4675, HF4715, HF4684

Keywords: county cost share, economically distressed county, human services finance, substance use disorder treatment, SUD services, civil commitment, state aid, county levy, poverty threshold, tax-exempt acreage, property tax exemption, Minnesota human services, county fiscal relief, local government finance, chemical dependency, behavioral health, PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services

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• the people of Minnesota.
• the people of Minnesota.
• the people of Minnesota.
• on behalf of the people of Minnesota. on behalf of the people of Minnesota.
• The program growth of the PSO program.

Bills: HF3714, HF4399, HF4176, HF2544, HF60, HF4231, HF4232

Keywords: foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, education, school board, elections, local governance, school district, site-governed schools, education reform, local control, autonomy, interchange, bond issuance, transportation, infrastructure funding, Sherburne County, student eligibility

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• > deaths state of Minnesota, including the deaths state of Minnesota, including the deaths of<
• Our program provides a variety of services and one of the only programs in the state to be a member of
• , out of the University of Minnesota.
• Director of Office of Justice<00:40:11.120> Programs.
• And the number of Justice Programs.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• A quarter of the public this program.
• So that means the state of Minnesota.
• The Minnesota Library Association supports the name change of this important program to honor a longtime
• The Minnesota Library Association supports the name change of this important program to honor a longtime
• <01:14:11.199> Our Minnesota for most of my life. Our Minnesota for most of my life.

Bills: HF1972, HF229, HF1090, HF1084, HF1307, HF1274, HF1609, HF2110, HF211, HF216, HF222, HF224, HF225, HF203, HF206, HF207, HF208, HF227, HF246, HF427, HF466, HF502, HF680, HF971

Keywords: community center, Breckenridge, capital investment, state bonds, economic development, HF229, North Branch Area Hockey Association, Stacy Ice Arena, Chisago County, general fund appropriation, grant, ice arena, hockey rink, youth sports, recreational facility, community arena, nonprofit, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, local infrastructure

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• We have the entire state of Minnesota.
• that that was foisted upon the state of Minnesota.
• :42:37.200> of<00:42:37.359> Minnesota.
• Um, you know, it the state of Minnesota.
• So CCAP in the state of Minnesota just last year.

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.

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• HRAs are also political subdivisions of the state of Minnesota.
• In the state of Minnesota, over 70% of households are homeowners, yet only 28% of Black Minnesotans own
• I'm the Vice President of the Residents Association.
• Minnesota to the scrutiny of the unknown representative of the residents.
• Minnesota, presumably in the name of the residents.

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• Mark Bruner, president of the Manufactured and Modular Home Association of Minnesota, is introduced as
• Mark Bruner, president of the Manufactured and Modular Home Association of Minnesota, is introduced as
• Mark Bruner, president of the Manufactured and Modular Home Association of Minnesota, is introduced as
• Mark Bruner, president of the Manufactured and Modular Home Association of Minnesota, is introduced as
• <01:22:04.639> of<01:22:04.960> Minnesota modular home Association of Minnesota modular

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• Twenty-five percent of women nationally are on antidepressants, and 80% of Minnesota counties qualify
• Twenty-five percent of women nationally are on antidepressants, and 80% of Minnesota counties qualify
• Twenty-five percent of women nationally are on antidepressants, and 80% of Minnesota counties qualify
• <00:07:25.919> Minnesota anti-depressants and 80% of Minnesota anti-depressants and 80% of
• c> a<00:16:08.560> new University of Minnesota to build a new University of Minnesota to build

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

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• of Minnesota nursing association behalf of Minnesota nursing association in<00:19:48.919> opposition
• Home Care Association Services Minnesota Home Care Association Volunteers<00:42:23.119> of<00
• But what has happened is the ACA kind of dismantled that program here in the state of Minnesota, and
• What the state of Minnesota did is they stood up what was called a reinsurance program, and that program
• I’m the past president of the National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals in Minnesota

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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• just one more way in which the state of just one more way in which the state of Minnesota<00:10:
• I am the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
• on matters relating to veterans, the families of veterans, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans
• I'm the Department Commander for the DAV of Minnesota. And vice chair of the Commanders Task Force.
• Veterans<00:17:49.800> of Department of Minnesota Veterans of Department of Minnesota

Bills: HF4615, HF3532, HF4492, HF4171

Keywords: military, pay, officers, enlisted members, state active service, Minnesota Statutes, veterans, burial eligibility, honor guard, state cemeteries, military service, burial fees, veterans affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, advisory task force, commanders task force, veterans service organizations, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

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• Commissioner Fran Miron are offered on behalf of the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Minnesota
• Fran Miron are offered on behalf of the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Minnesota Intercounty
• In 2022, Minnesota counties diverted over 2.7 million tons of waste to recycling and organics programs
• fall short of the need in 2022 Minnesota fall short of the need in 2022 Minnesota Count's<00:20:
• association of family-owned seasonal resorts in Minnesota.

Bills: HF1359, HF1829, HF290, HF1933, HF926

Keywords: solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation

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• I'm the executive director of the Youth Intervention Programs Association.
• Intervention Programs Association. Intervention Programs Association.
• of Minnesota Counties.
• I offered testimony today on behalf of MAXA, which is the Minnesota Association of County Social Service
• of County Social Minnesota Association of County Social Service<01:25:39.880> Administrators<

Bills: HF2362, HF2136, HF1316, HF2009, HF1918, HF1614

Keywords: youth intervention, funding, mental health, education, community programs, HF1316, child support, new hire reporting, centralized work reporting system, independent contractors, payors, employers, payor of funds, withholding orders, income withholding, child support enforcement, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, gig economy, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers

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• I serve as a board member of the Minnesota Pharmacists Association, and I'm so proud to represent our
• It makes the program truly inclusive of all providers delivering primary care in rural Minnesota.
• of Minnesota.
• I am the Associate Director of the Minnesota Center for Health Care Ethics and Chair of Minnesota's Palliative
• I serve as the legislative liaison for the Catholic Health Association of Minnesota, or CHAMN.

Bills: HF4493, HF3133, HF4595, HF4143, HF4142, HF3756, HF4289, HF1724, HF2291, HF4568, HF4547

Keywords: opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law

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• Minnesota Juvenile Detention Association, or MJDA, is an organization consisting of 13 facilities that
• Um for our the state of Minnesota.
• Minnesota for the economic impact of Minnesota for the economic impact of operation<01:08:53.920
• of Minnesota Counties and the League of Minnesota Cities' response to this, especially in light of the
• > and Association of Minnesota Counties and Association of Minnesota Counties and the<01:36:04.000

Bills: HF3405, HF3413, HF3769, HF3768, HF3771, HF3465

Keywords: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Use of Force Investigations Unit, federal agents, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, Customs and Border Protection, CBP, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, officer-involved death, use of force, law enforcement accountability, police oversight, independent investigation, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and then took up several Department of Corrections-related bills. House File 3768, as amended by the A1 amendment, would extend the DOC’s graduated licensing and enforcement tools to juvenile detention facilities and state-licensed halfway houses, allowing corrective action plans and conditional licenses instead of only revocation. Commissioner Paul Schnell and Dakota County Juvenile Services Center Deputy Director Matt Bower testified in support, saying the bill would improve consistency, stability, and accountability without changing jail licensing. Members asked about costs and sheriff input; the commissioner said the bill is cost-neutral and that sheriffs were informed but did not provide input. The committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill to the general register. The committee then heard House File 3769, another DOC technical update bill, which would clarify tuberculosis screening procedures when incarcerated people refuse testing, allow mental health units at more than one facility and short-term stabilization at Oak Park Heights when clinically appropriate, and clarify the department’s substance use disorder treatment programs. Schnell said the changes were technical but important for effective operations. Members again asked about county costs and sheriff support, and the commissioner said the bill affects only DOC facilities and is cost-neutral. The committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The final major item was House File 3405, the chair’s bill, as amended by the A3 amendment. The amendment broadened the definition of federal agents, made the effective date retroactive, and removed a sexual assault investigation section to eliminate the fiscal note. The bill would require the BCA’s use-of-force unit to investigate deaths caused by federal agents in Minnesota, not just Minnesota peace officers. Chair Mohler argued the bill closes a loophole and ensures state-level, independent investigations; Dr. B.B. Newman testified in support, saying it preserves Minnesota’s investigative authority and public confidence. Deputy Superintendent Scott Mueller said the BCA already investigates deadly-force cases and has handled some federal-related cases, but he did not think the bill was necessary and recommended a no vote. Members debated whether the bill was needed given existing practice, with supporters saying the statute should clearly require state investigation and opponents questioning whether it would change anything. The committee adopted the amendment and continued discussion of the bill as amended.

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• I'm here on behalf of the Association of Minnesota School Districts, Minnesota Association of School
• Administrators, and Minnesota Association of School Business Administrators to address some concerns
• I I'm here on behalf of the Association of<00:42:10.960> Minnesota<00:42:11.359> School
• of Minnesota School Districts, Minnesota Association<00:42:13.119> of<00:42:13.280> School
• of<00:42:16.079> School and Minnesota Association of School and Minnesota Association of

Bills: HF3422, HF3461, HF2904

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave