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• <00:51:06.880> of for elections in the state of for elections in the state of Minnesota<00
• The state of Minnesota has strongly supported our students in our efforts over the many years.
• The state of Minnesota has strongly supported our students in our efforts over the many years.
• So here in the United States of Minnesota, people vote on all sorts of things all up and down the ballot
• people United States of Minnesota uh people United States of Minnesota uh people vote<01:05:11.279

Bills: HF72, HF66, HF69, HF73

Keywords: campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide

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• I’m a registered professional engineer at the state of Minnesota.
• I'm here at the state of Minnesota.
• Paul native, a two-time all-state hockey player, and a recent Minnesota State girls hockey champion.
• We all know Minnesota is the state of hockey, but weeks like the state tournament are a great reminder
• We are the state of hockey because Minnesota does it like nobody else.

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility

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• proudly great state of Minnesota, I proudly great state of Minnesota, I proudly support<00:19:33.919
• And that is serving as many veterans here in the state of Minnesota as we can.
• And that is serving as many veterans here in the state of Minnesota as we can.
• That's not our intent. veterans here in the state of Minnesota veterans here in the state of Minnesota
• :08:21.199> of<01:08:21.359> Minnesota unfortunately in the state of Minnesota unfortunately

Bills: HF3919, HF3467, HF3741

Keywords: veterans benefits, Secret War, Laos veterans, eligibility process, burial fees, veteran designation, veterans affairs, food insecurity, homelessness, suicide prevention, state resources, reporting requirements, agency initiatives, veterans, educational assistance, tuition waiver, spouses, children, military service, benefits

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes, then heard an update from Metro Meals on Wheels on a veterans home-delivered meals grant funded by the committee in 2023. Testifiers said the program has served more than 82,000 meals to over 500 veterans, but funding is running short; enrollment was stopped in July 2025 and meal service was reduced to five per week to stretch dollars. They said the program is serving 168 veterans as of January 31 and will likely run out of funds in July unless additional money is provided. Members asked about eligibility and how the program ensures the grant is used only for veterans who do not qualify for other services; the organization said referrals come through county veteran service officers, MACV, hospitals, and other partners, and that it can provide confidential tracking information. No vote was taken on funding, but members expressed support and interest in more documentation. The committee then took up House File 3919, which implements recommendations from a task force on benefits for SGU veterans and irregular forces who served in the secret war in Laos from 1961 to 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs said the bill largely reflects the task force report and technical recommendations, including adding SGU veterans to the burial fee statute so burial costs in state cemeteries can be covered, while noting there is still an unresolved issue about headstone costs for spouses and dependents. A testifier from the task force supported the bill but objected to creating a separate SGU veteran designation on driver’s licenses, arguing it could create two classes of veterans and add administrative costs; he urged using a single veteran designation instead. Other public testimony emphasized the service of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese, and other allies in Laos and urged the legislature to adopt the recommendations broadly. The committee discussed the burial fee language and the purpose of the designation, but no final action or vote on HF 3919 was taken in the portion provided.

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• <00:47:25.800> of<00:47:25.920> Minnesota an appraiser in the state of Minnesota an
• are<00:48:11.440> required the state of Minnesota you are required the state of Minnesota
• of Minnesota to begin addressing fraud in the state of Minnesota right away.
• of Minnesota to begin addressing fraud in the state of Minnesota right away.
• I people in the state of Minnesota um I people in the state of Minnesota um I would<01:10:02.719>

Bills: HF2335, HF2400, HF2401, HF2522

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

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• <00:03:57.040> of on public bridges in the state of on public bridges in the state of Minnesota
• The state of Minnesota would be at the forefront of a growing proactive approach by state agencies to
• state of Minnesota, 50% of that is three<00:30:04.880> million<00:30:05.200> vehicles.
• > for as a Minnesota state patrol trooper for as a Minnesota state patrol trooper for 31<01:21
• of Minnesota and care of in the state of Minnesota and that<01:36:09.120> we<01:36:09.280>

Bills: HF3169, HF3749, HF2605, HF3541, HF4102, HF3513, HF268

Keywords: suicide prevention, transportation, mental health, bridge safety, data collection, state law, bridge inspection, active transportation, truck parking, public safety, vehicle registration, fee structure, full-service providers, Capitol security, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, Minnesota State Patrol, State Patrol compensation, trooper salary

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• Although this is not part of the HEAPR request for Minnesota State, in many ways this is an asset preservation
• and one of the oldest institutions within Minnesota State, we've been serving our community since 1910
• Our project is ranked No. 2 in the Minnesota State System.
• It also is about responsible stewardship of our state of Minnesota resources and our environment.
• it again, is that really good for the state of Minnesota going forward?

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• We transfer students to all corners of the state, and our alumni are making Minnesota a better place
• oldest institutions within Minnesota oldest institutions within Minnesota State,<00:02:02.640>
• > request, Minnesota State Systems capital request, Minnesota State Systems capital request, second
• So, with the chair's state of Minnesota.
• <01:30:15.360> of<01:30:15.520> Minnesota really good for the state of Minnesota really

Bills: HF2418, HF1666, HF232, HF344, HF402, HF431, HF468, HF547, HF583, HF1476, HF1711, HF2787, HF2788, HF3207

Keywords: capital investment, political subdivisions, state assistance, funding, project grants, child care, Slayton, state bonds, economic development, extended time revenue, school funding, state aid, career and technical education, CTE, STEM, secondary credit, after-school programs, summer school, learning year program, extended day

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• <00:05:35.039> limit<00:05:35.520> their state of Minnesota this will limit their state
• representing student transportation providers across the state of Minnesota.
• representing student transportation providers across the state of Minnesota.
• First and the state of Minnesota.
• We sat down together and looked at Minnesota State Statute 169.471.

Bills: HF3131, HF3436, HF3106, HF3241, HF3531

Keywords: cancer, disability, parking certificates, transportation, state law, school bus, schoolchildren, student safety, traffic safety, stop arm, flashing red lights, amber lights, passing a school bus, 20 feet, vehicle stopping distance, driver duties, school transportation, Minnesota traffic law, school bus law, bus stop signal

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• If you'd state your name. For the record, please state your name and begin your testimony.
• It says just calculating the state aid difference of what the state would pay instead of what these.
• The state of Minnesota made sure that every student has access to nutritious meals at school, regardless
• The state of Minnesota, in addition to providing 12.5 cents for every meal served to help school food
• There were seven schools that had to find an out-of-state insurer to cover them due to the state of their

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• We work to make Minnesota freer, more prosperous, and a better governed state.
• Please state your name for the record and two minutes, please. protect Minnesota care reject house file
• <00:36:41.560> that state of Minnesota and then that state of Minnesota and then that uncompensated
• Dan Andreon, with the Minnesota Council of Health Plans, testified that the state has embarked on studying
• the state.

Bills: HF10, HF27

Keywords: undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation

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• I'm the state policy lead for Move Minnesota Action.
• Child care centers with a site in Minnesota.
• We're in the northwest part of the state in Norman County.
• It's for so many Minnesota families like mine.
• of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• I’m the state policy lead for Move Minnesota Action.
• <00:04:48.919> policy job I'm Nas orotti I'm the state policy job I'm Nas orotti I'm the state
• but all providers all across the state but all providers all across the state um<00:30:08.360>
• of Minnesota.
• c><01:02:48.200> would<01:02:48.880> be<01:02:49.880> about The state of Minnesota

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• Obviously, any executive branch agency should be subject to the laws of the state of Minnesota that we
• Obviously, any executive branch agency should be subject to the laws of the state of Minnesota that we
• Obviously, any executive branch agency should be subject to the laws of the state of Minnesota that we
• And while Minnesota law is in 31 states.
• I don't think there's better legislation written in the state of Minnesota than that position.

Bills: SF856, HF3168, HF3528, HF389

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, ethnic councils, diversity, governance, state participation, community representation, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, Minnesota Historical Society

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• <00:35:50.160> of with the best hair in the state of with the best hair in the state of Minnesota
• So they're a vital part of the production in the state of Minnesota.
• with uh in the state of Minnesota so with uh in the state of Minnesota so with that<00:57:59.720>
• We know how important First District is to the state of Minnesota.
• c> you for the state of Minnesota thank you for the state of Minnesota thank you madam<01:23:25.800

Bills: HF220, HF230, HF240, HF241, HF295, HF429, HF490, HF505, HF574, HF576, HF581, HF865, HF918, HF1085, HF1449, HF1452, HF1454, HF602

Keywords: HF220, Minnesota transportation, highway user tax distribution fund, trunk highway fund, Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT, transportation finance, dedicated funds, funding restrictions, arts in transportation, cultural strategies, transportation project planning, project design, project construction, placemaking, public art, infrastructure spending, state statutes 161.045, HF230, Wyoming

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• Daniel Olson: I'm Daniel Olson, the disability advocate for the state of Minnesota.
• is one of remains limited, and Minnesota is one of 13<00:50:35.200> states 13 states 13 states
• It aligns with Minnesota and other states that have already passed similar protections.
• It aligns with Minnesota and other states that have already passed similar protections.
• Because it doesn't matter what disability we have, we are humans in the state of Minnesota.

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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• EPC communities are in greater Minnesota as well as the metro and urban parts of our great state, and
• Minnesota currently encourage the 75th. Minnesota currently pays the 75th.
• What have we done for Minnesota? What have we done for Minnesota?
• in the state. in the state.
• <01:37:12.440> of their children in the state of their children in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• of Minnesota, for essentially state government.
• political Affairs for the Minnesota political Affairs for the Minnesota Association<00:09:40.640
• expert and they have 80% of our state expert and they have 80% of our state budget<00:59:15.520>
• What we're seeing is these frauds occur again and again, and it seems like the state of Minnesota is
• What we're seeing is these frauds occur again and again, and it seems like the state of Minnesota is

Bills: HF1, HF779, HF1034

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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• I use she/her pronouns, and today I'm representing Education Minnesota, 84,000 strong across the state
• Minnesota 84,000 strong across the state Minnesota 84,000 strong across the state about<00:18:14.440
• Olaf College, I have engaged in open discussions with peers from all across the state of Minnesota who
• <00:27:15.880> of peers from all across the state of peers from all across the state of Minnesota
• of Minnesota.

Bills: HF56, HF780

Keywords: HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations

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• Paul campus, Metro Transit, and the Minnesota State Patrol. This has real consequences.
• I'm Christina Bogeyevich, and I serve as the Colonel of the Minnesota State Patrol.
• The first inclusion is for the Minnesota State Patrol General Fund deficiency.
• So, first of all, all troopers are licensed peace officers in the state of Minnesota.
• So, they do in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4810, HF4597, HF1082, HF3230

Keywords: public safety, radio communications, infrastructure funding, county funding, interoperability, ARMER network, local jurisdictions, HF4597, Minnesota public safety, 911, emergency dispatch, emergency communications, public safety appropriation, Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, PSAP, dispatch interoperability, real-time coordination, emergency response coordination, cross-jurisdictional response, 911 center awareness platform

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• Minnesota schools in Greater Minnesota Minnesota has<00:01:03.960> a<00:01:04.080> long
• it it it helps our greater Minnesota it it it helps our greater Minnesota<00:02:16.720> school
• gross yes uh you're up if you'd state gross yes uh you're up if you'd state your<00:09:25.839>
• <00:38:19.599> of Lori Smith, Executive Board of SEIU 284, said that the state of Minnesota
• The state of Minnesota, in addition to providing for the formerly the parent share of the universal meals

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment