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• executive director of the Minnesota executive director of the Minnesota propane Association<00:04
• <00:06:26.960> residents of external factors Minnesota residents of external factors Minnesota
• <00:20:55.000> House operator reported to the Minnesota House operator reported to the Minnesota
• <00:30:07.880> is out that myo did say that Minnesota is out that myo did say that Minnesota
• Security Administration or Minnesota Security Administration or Minnesota drivers<01:03:51.240><

Bills: HF484, HF483, HF1447, HF1496, HF554

Keywords: natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice

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• have across the state here in Minnesota have across the state here in Minnesota and<00:14:47.639
• <00:40:31.640> as being able to provide for Minnesota as being able to provide for Minnesota
• <00:54:15.000> laws enacted would be um in Minnesota laws enacted would be um in Minnesota
• positive support staff across Minnesota positive support staff across Minnesota particularly<01:
• <01:46:17.480> and particularly in Greater Minnesota and particularly in Greater Minnesota

Bills: HF2367, HF2319, HF2523, HF1742, HF671, HF2331, HF2722, HF2406, HF1674

Keywords: HF2367, Community First Services and Supports, CFSS, personal care assistance, PCA, consumer-directed community supports, CDCS, home and community-based services, HCBS, direct support professionals, direct care workers, caregivers, support workers, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa, collective bargaining agreement, retention stipend, health care cost stipend, training stipend, orientation program, retirement trust

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• Because I mean, folks you know, reach out constantly about poultry waste and their concerns about pollution

Bills: HB3406, HB2975, HB3977, HB3263, HB2988, HB3404, HB1770

Keywords: agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office

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• And so, they're state of Minnesota.
• <00:03:01.640> Realtors affairs for the Minnesota Realtors affairs for the Minnesota Realtors
• Minnesota county. Minnesota county.
• <00:24:47.040> legislature in 1983 when the Minnesota legislature in 1983 when the Minnesota
• resulted from this historic pollution. resulted from this historic pollution.

Bills: HF2715, HF2499, HF3420, HF3657, HF2303

Keywords: HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax

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• <00:03:48.480> on International Agency for Research on International Agency for Research on
• Bruce Newstead with Minnesota retailers. Bruce Newstead with Minnesota retailers.
• <00:21:05.280> The operating here in Minnesota. The operating here in Minnesota.
• In Minnesota, gambling for years.
• here in Minnesota. here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota in the last few years. Minnesota in the last few years.
• Minnesota does it different.
• Minnesota does it different.
• Minnesota, that would take care of that. Minnesota, that would take care of that.

Bills: HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990

Keywords: medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints

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• So the breakdown is $100,000 from the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, $150,000 from the Minnesota
• Paul near Red Wing, Minnesota.
• Paul near Redwing Minnesota pray Paul near Redwing Minnesota pray supports<00:59:26.640> the<00
• Tracy and also the state of Minnesota Tracy and also the state of Minnesota for<01:13:42.440>
• billion after working with Minnesota billion after working with Minnesota Department<01:35:44.119

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• Veterans in Minnesota.
• I know that some video production in Explore Minnesota went outside of Minnesota production companies
• Minnesota companies.
• Minnesota Public Radio meets the goals of the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming
• Stories on Minnesota heritage and history are shared regularly on programs like Minnesota Now, Morning

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• :03:30.959> better<00:03:31.200> by Minnesota can do even better by Minnesota can do even
• <00:08:44.800> dairy incentive actually to Minnesota dairy incentive actually to Minnesota
• law, Minnesota Under current law, Minnesota appropriated<00:09:10.160> $4<00:09:10.399> million
• In response, the 2025 Minnesota or 25.
• They've been Airbnb system in Minnesota.

Bills: HF3298, SF3832, HF3528, HF3516, HF3972, HF4118

Keywords: underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration

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• I think it's six of our agencies.
• that were defrauding the state agencies that were defrauding the state of<01:02:26.240> Minnesota
• It impacts 35-plus agencies.
• It impacts 35-plus agencies.
• It impacts 35-plus agencies.

Bills: HF1, HF2

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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• office and representing the Minnesota office and representing the Minnesota public<00:02:18.800>
• Minnesota communities through Minnesota Minnesota communities through free<00:07:27.160> accessible
• through its support of the Minnesota through its support of the Minnesota public<00:09:42.519>
• I know that some video production in Explore Minnesota went outside of Minnesota.
• <00:31:08.120> Radio Minnesota next uh Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota next uh Minnesota

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• State Mano and and of Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota<00:14:43.360> State.
• Minnesota that the students initiated. Minnesota that the students initiated.
• agency.
• Minnesota management and budget agency. Minnesota management and budget agency.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.

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• I served for eight years as the commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, during which we
• I served for eight years as the commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, during which we
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• the state of Minnesota. the state of Minnesota.
• fraud in Minnesota. fraud in Minnesota.

Bills: HF4234, HF3697, HF1183, HF4738

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation

Summary: The committee first adopted the April 14, 2026 minutes as amended, correcting a misspelling in the reference to Chair Davids. It then heard House File 4234, a tax-exempt bonding/affordable housing bill from Representative Rey Rower, and adopted a technical A1 amendment before laying the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. The bill would conform Minnesota law to recent federal changes to low-income housing tax credit rules by lowering the amount of tax-exempt bonds needed for projects to qualify, with the stated goal of spreading bond allocations across more projects and increasing affordable housing production without additional state funds. Testimony in support came from the bill author, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and Mary Tingerthal, who said the change would increase efficiency in the use of federal bond authority and could raise the number of funded housing projects from about 16 to 25 per year, bringing in roughly $120 million more annually for housing. Members discussed where the benefits would be felt statewide, including greater Minnesota and larger metro areas, and the author said the bill would help address shortages in affordable and senior housing. The committee took no final vote on the bill, instead laying it over. The committee next heard House File 3697 from Vice Chair Norris, which would change Minnesota’s tax refund claim timelines to better align with federal law and most other states. The author and a tax attorney testifier said the bill would reduce confusion and help taxpayers, especially vulnerable individuals who may overpay or be overassessed and then miss the current deadline to seek refunds. The Department of Revenue said it had no concerns with the language and did not oppose the bill, and the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Finally, the committee began hearing House File 4738 from Representative Keeler, a Safe Harbor funding proposal for victims of sex trafficking and sexually exploited youth. The author described Safe Harbor as a statewide program serving youth across Minnesota and said the committee should consider creative funding options, but Chair Davids stated the proposed funding source would not work because it would take money from women’s sports scholarships. Testifiers from Lake House in Duluth and a former Safe Harbor youth described the program’s impact on homeless and trafficked youth, including shelter, mental health services, education, and transition to adulthood. The hearing continued with testimony, but no action was taken in the portion provided.

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• of the Minnesota also past president of the Minnesota Society<00:24:56.559> of<00:24:56.760><
• <00:25:39.640> done this important work for Minnesota done this important work for Minnesota
• Here in Minnesota, we had IGs set up in a couple of the agencies, and the fraud was not caught up front
• <00:37:26.160> we point that out uh here in Minnesota we point that out uh here in Minnesota
• fraud in the country here in Minnesota fraud in the country here in Minnesota we<00:37:39.000>

Bills: HF1, HF1754, HF1809, HF1478

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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• The governor is asking for agencies to be allowed to carry forward.
• The final item I will touch on is a recommendation across agency operating funds to allow agencies to
• and Minnesota consumers.
• Control Unit.
• the Medicaid program, which in Minnesota is DHS.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• focus on the state of Minnesota. focus on the state of Minnesota.
• Over the past 5 years, the state of Minnesota has only spent about 5 million on our Medicaid Fraud Control
• Over the past 5 years, the state of Minnesota has only spent about 5 million on our Medicaid Fraud Control
• Over the past 5 years, the state of Minnesota has only spent about 5 million on our Medicaid Fraud Control
• Minnesota Management and Budget. Minnesota Management and Budget.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• This hidden pollution threatens aquatic life and contaminates our marine ecosystems.
• This hidden pollution threatens residue.
• <00:12:04.000> Um<00:12:05.120> polluting<00:12:05.600> our toxic waste.
• Um polluting our toxic waste.
• limit and taking away agency limit and taking away agency decision-m<00:44:41.440> powers.

Bills: HB1924, HB2121, HB1928, HB1979, HB1650, HB1543, HB1981, HB1982

Keywords: mattress recycling, waste management, producer responsibility, environmental health, steafardship program, electronic cigarettes, disposable devices, environmental protection, plastic pollution, lithium batteries, pollution control, public health, deposit beverage container, bottle bill, container deposit law, container redemption, recycling refund, extended producer responsibility, EPR, deposit return system

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several measures related to waste, recycling, and environmental review. On HB 1924, which would establish a mattress stewardship program, the Department of Health said it stood on written testimony and offered comments, while Hawaii Reef and Ocean Coalition and one individual supported the bill and the International Sleep Products Association opposed it. No questions were raised and the committee moved on. A large portion of the hearing focused on HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale of disposable vapes in Hawaii. The Department of Health supported the measure but suggested the bill may be better placed in a different part of state law because the cited waste-management section regulates products after consumption, while still praising the effort to remove disposable vapes from the market and environment. Testimony in strong support came from the Coalition for Tobacco Free Hawaii Youth Council, Hawaii Public Health Institute, Hawaii COPD Coalition, Hawaii Health and Harm Reduction Center, the City and County of Honolulu, and many individuals; supporters emphasized youth vaping, toxic waste, lithium battery fire risks, and environmental harm. There was at least one opposing individual and the International Sleep Products Association was listed in opposition. The committee noted there were many written testimonies and no immediate vote was taken. The committee also heard HB 1928 on the deposit beverage container recycling program. The Department of Health stood on written testimony. The Solid Waste Task Force of Hawaii Environmental Change Agents and Upstream supported the bill but urged amendments to better integrate reuse and reusables, strengthen enforcement, clarify definitions, and protect existing redemption centers. The Hawaii Food Industry Association supported the concept of a backdrop program but preferred strengthening the existing program and raised concerns about undefined fees, existing infrastructure, and future audit costs. The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii supported the bill, and the chair said the measure needs work and that decision-making would occur in a few days. Finally, the committee took up HB 979 on environmental review and HB 1650 on environmental assessments. For HB 979, OPSD offered amendments, HCDA supported the bill but suggested clarifying the affordable-housing definition, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative supported it, and Earthjustice was asked about the court process for environmental challenges; the chair asked about shortening the challenge period and the relationship between environmental court, the intermediate court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. For HB 1650, OPSD and the State Historic Preservation Division stood on written testimony, OHA asked to retain historic sites, and several groups and individuals testified in support or opposition. Opponents argued that removing Wiki special district and historic sites from Chapter 343 trigger language would weaken environmental review and risk impacts to iwi kūpuna and historic resources.

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• <00:10:49.040> we just say that uh in rural Minnesota we just say that uh in rural Minnesota
• learning and more stu more Minnesota learning and more stu more Minnesota students<00:19:54.400>
• According to the state of Minnesota, House File 1607 would give Minnesota high schools the flexibility
• According to the state of Minnesota, House File 1607 would give Minnesota high schools the flexibility
• According to the state of Minnesota, House File 1607 would give Minnesota high schools the flexibility

Bills: HF630, HF1435, HF1607

Keywords: short-call substitute, substitute teacher, substitute teaching license, pilot program, teacher shortage, education workforce, school district, charter school, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, background check, paraprofessional, education support personnel, temporary license, substitute training, retaliation, teacher pay, daily substitute pay, Minnesota education law, education innovation

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• They're waiting for this to get these jobs done while we have weather permitting in Minnesota.
• And so if this is something Minnesota.
• And then we also add County, Minnesota.
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.
• reflect our uh proud Minnesota reflect our uh proud Minnesota traditions<00:14:19.279> and

Bills: HF3228, HF475

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, statue replacement, Hubert H. Humphrey, national commemoration, civil rights, Minnesota history, 1183, house

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• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• so those are obligations of Minnesota so those are obligations of the<00:31:21.559> agency<00
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure