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• It seems to ban all flags and banners other than those listed in the bill directly, which with flags
• Makes it makes me flag, so to speak.
• Gold Star Mothers and the POW/MIA flag. Gold Star Mothers and the POW/MIA flag.
• > have<00:16:28.480> in of the uh 1776 flag, and they have in of the uh 1776 flag, and
• <00:21:02.000> that which is talking about the flags that which is talking about the flags

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• c><00:32:46.880> algiance<00:32:47.440> to<00:32:47.679> the<00:32:47.919> flag
• <00:32:48.799> of<00:32:48.960> the >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the &
• gt;> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United<00:32:49.600> States<00:32:50.000> of
• Faith trained Melissa Hortman, who was a speaker in Minnesota, who was tragically assassinated in her

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• The Anti-Red Flag Act prevents all governmental entities in Texas from recognizing or enforcing red flag
• Studies show that 88% of Texans support red flag laws.
• The bill claims that red flag laws.
• For, for those who think that red flag laws, there is no red flag law in Texas, I'd like to show your
• Unbeknownst to us, she had been re-red flagged. But what, what prompted the red flag? Do you know?

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• The Anti-Red Flag Act prevents all government entities in Texas from recognizing or enforcing red flag
• He was red flagged by the Veterans Affairs Hospital.
• For those who think that red flag laws don't exist, there is no comprehensive red flag law in Texas.
• Unbeknownst to us, she had been re-red flagged. But what prompted the red flag? Do you know?
• But red flags are not the way to accomplish this.

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• the U.S. flag?
• state flag.
• I fly the American flag and I fly the state flag as well.
• , the flag may be destroyed.
• So when you say the flag may be destroyed, well, of course, the flag may be destroyed.

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• One estimate is that the Minnesota One estimate is that the Minnesota scandal<03:27:50.560> accounts
• <03:43:17.199> In<03:43:17.439> Minnesota, seen the consequences.
• In Minnesota, seen the consequences.
• But Minnesota isn't isn't of dollars. But Minnesota isn't isn't the<03:43:33.840> outlier.
• ,<03:50:03.760> who Patrol agents into Minnesota, who Patrol agents into Minnesota, who increasingly

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• So flag that.
• Chairman, that's a good flag.
• Could we flag that one?
• Okay, so we're going to flag those two, so don't—12 is... 14 is already flagged.
• So we want to flag them and flag him for removal from the bill.

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• >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
• But it—I mean, I... it's definitely something to flag for it. object to put in uh they opposed the uh
• :04.240> definitely<00:15:04.480> something<00:15:04.639> to<00:15:04.800> flag
• <00:15:04.959> for >> it's definitely something to flag for >> it's definitely
• something to flag for it. >> Yeah.

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• You know, we had the Pine Tree Riot flag up there. We've had the Betsy Ross flag up there.
• They can still fly other flags.
• House can still fly other flags. House can still fly other flags.
• We have >> They can still fly other flags.
• c> poles<00:06:33.080> to Allowing the other flag poles to Allowing the other flag poles to

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• language that’s there doesn’t really even have anything that provides for agreements with Montana or Minnesota
• is flying and we have an intended path that intersects each other, the system should automatically flag
• is flying and we have an intended path that intersects each other, the system should automatically flag
• You mentioned about 360 drones were flagged for replacement, but then also a drone-sharing program, pilot-sharing

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• language that's there doesn't really even have anything that provides for agreements with Montana or Minnesota
• Nathie's flying and we have an intended path that intersects each other, the system should automatically flag
• You mentioned about 360 drones were flagged for replacement, but then also drone sharing program, pilot
• You mentioned about 360 drones were flagged for replacement, but then also drone sharing program, pilot

Summary: The committee began with roll call, introductions of a new fiscal analyst and a new member, and approval of the March 19 minutes. The first major presentation was from the Office of Management and Budget on the state’s general fund and special fund status through May. OMB reported general fund revenues were running below the legislative forecast by about $76 million, driven largely by weaker individual income tax and sales tax collections, though the projected ending balance remained positive and above the budgeted level. The budget stabilization fund was above its cap and would transfer excess earnings to the general fund, and the legacy fund balance continued to grow. Members also asked about federal funding uncertainty and mineral leasing revenue variability. The committee then reviewed compliance reports and trust fund analyses, followed by discussion of a bill draft for the fixed-route city transportation network study. The draft would create a $15 million general fund grant program with a formula-based distribution to eligible fixed-route transit cities, intended to support operating and capital needs and help match federal transit funds. Transit officials from Minot and Fargo testified in support, explaining local fare and match structures and the difficulty of replacing aging buses and securing federal matching dollars. Several members questioned whether the program should be limited to the current four cities or broadened to future eligible urban areas, and whether local funding sources should be explored further. The committee did not finalize the bill draft at that point and planned to continue discussion at a later meeting. The committee also approved a bill draft repealing obsolete language related to approval of a bi-state authority with South Dakota, after staff explained that no agreements had ever been implemented and the provision appeared outdated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried. Later, the Department of Commerce and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site presented updates on uncrewed aircraft systems initiatives, including the Vantis radar data enclave, the drone replacement program, and efforts to build a revenue model for Vantis. Test site officials said FAA approval had been secured for the radar data program, replacement of noncompliant drones was underway, and future revenue could come from state and external users once pricing and intellectual property arrangements are finalized. Members asked about Chinese-made drones, supply chain issues, automation, and how the system would manage beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation then presented on the design of a new minimum-security prison and a reentry housing study. Officials said the proposed facility would relocate the minimum-security prison to the penitentiary campus, reduce costs from an earlier estimate, and provide more beds and programming space, with construction potentially beginning in 2027 and opening around 2031. They also described staffing needs, the planned move of women to the New England facility, and possible expansion of men’s housing there. The parole and probation chief described a reentry housing task force studying housing needs for people leaving incarceration, with a goal of developing data-driven recommendations for subsidies and support services; a representative from Protection and Advocacy closed by expressing general support for fixed-route and paratransit funding.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which Of the
• David Petit, originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-year letterman and an academic All-American
• It's not prevention because you all banned red flag laws, red flag laws, which the majority of gun owners

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Summary: The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a 123-0 roll call vote. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week and honor fallen law enforcement officers with a moment of silence, and several members gave farewell remarks for departing colleagues and interns. The chamber also introduced a number of special guests, including student groups, interns, a former representative, and the University of Missouri wheelchair basketball team. The House then took up Senate messages and committee reports before acting on House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1839, 2921, and 3015. The sponsor explained the Senate amendment was a technical correction to an online age-verification provision related to pornography; the House concurred 104-30 and then finally passed the package 112-25. The chamber also considered the conference committee report on House Bill 2596, which was described as a small-business health plan measure that modernizes pooled-plan language and adds a 12-month contraception coverage provision while removing a Senate-added blood pressure cuff requirement. After debate on the conference report and a severability clause, the House adopted the report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27. Finally, the House debated Senate Bill 905, which would create the Missouri Ranger training program allowing schools to optionally place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement authority on campus. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, training standards, liability, funding, and whether the proposal would improve protection or instead increase the presence of guns in schools. Supporters argued it would give districts another optional safety tool, especially where school resource officers are unavailable, while opponents said schools need more mental health and educational resources rather than armed personnel and raised concerns about training, child development, and unintended harm. The House adopted an amendment clarifying the program after a 96-46 vote, but the transcript cuts off before final passage of the bill.

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• It's just flagging that we want to think through all the potential ramifications of these changes.
• It's just flagging that we want to think through all the potential ramifications of these changes.
• I also want to flag that we'll have more conversations about the expansion of who can report.
• I fully expect that to be addressed as we move through the process, but just wanted to flag that here
• I think about the Black journalists and the folks who went into a temple in Minnesota because one of

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with most of the discussion focused on public safety, consumer protection, and youth harms. AB 1557 by Assemblymember Papin would clarify e-bike motor power limits and set lower speed-related standards for Class 1 and 2 e-bikes. Supporters, including the California Police Chiefs Association, cities, the California Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, argued the bill would reduce severe injuries and deaths among young riders. Opponents from People for Bikes warned it could conflict with federal law, create legal uncertainty, and disrupt the bicycle market. The author and committee members acknowledged industry concerns and urged continued work on the bill. AB 1770 by Assemblymember Garcia would place large health care service plan arbitration under California Department of Justice oversight and require compliance with the California Arbitration Act. Supporters described cases where patients were forced into private arbitration with little transparency or accountability, arguing the bill would make the process fairer and more neutral. Kaiser Permanente and the Civil Justice Association of California said they were still reviewing amendments and had not settled on a final position. Committee members expressed sympathy for the personal stories shared and encouraged continued negotiations. The committee also heard AB 2075, which would require fire suppression equipment to be kept closer at hand during brush work, and AB 1864, which would require screening of gene synthesis orders to prevent misuse for bioterrorism. AB 2075 was presented as a response to a Ventura County wildfire, with support from the Ventura County District Attorney’s office and no opposition heard. AB 1864 was backed by the author, Stanford biosecurity expert Dr. Milana Trout, and Encode AI, while Biocom opposed unless amended and California Life Sciences remained neutral. Members discussed implementation details and the role of the Department of Public Health. A major portion of the hearing was devoted to AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts on platforms with harmful features and create an e-safety advisory commission. Supporters, including youth advocates, parents, medical groups, and Common Sense Media, said addictive design features are harming children’s mental health and safety. Opponents, including EFF, the ACLU, TechNet, and other civil liberties and industry groups, argued the bill is overbroad, raises First Amendment and privacy concerns, and could limit access to important online communities. Despite those objections, the bill was moved forward after committee discussion, with members emphasizing the need to protect children while continuing to work on carveouts and implementation details.

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• Members and guests, please join me in pledging allegiance to our flag.
• I pledge allegiance to the flag.
• And then also to read a proclamation and then also to present a flag. Yes.
• The Arizona State flag was designed by... ...of Amaya Curley.
• And then here is the flag. There's nothing more to say.

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• So I just wanted to flag that reminder.
• So I just wanted to flag that reminder.
• I do want to flag items five and six.
• Chair, Representative, a great flag.
• Chair, Representative, a great flag.

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
• positive to say, and it was almost a 45-minute to an hour just for speakers alone, that should be a red flag
• businesses, especially those outside of the state, and none of you probably have one, but I do in Minnesota

Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis. The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections. Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.

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• -flag vessels economically viable.
• -flag vessels economically viable.
• -flagged vessels in international trade so they can better compete against other foreign-flagged operators
• -flagged vessels in international trade so they can better compete against other foreign-flagged operators
• -flagged and foreign-flagged vessels.

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• We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing to join us in the flag salute.
• He was doing a town hall in a swing state in Minnesota, and he got a question from a voter who attacked

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, completed the roll, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing visitors, students, and a long-serving committee secretary, Tabitha Volga-Sang, who was honored for 32 years of service. Members also took up a procedural motion by Assembly Member DeMaio to immediately consider ACA 14, the Taxpayer Protection Act, without reference to file; that motion failed on a 14-44 vote. The main policy debate centered on SB 106 by Senator Laird, a budget appropriation to provide $90 million in one-time funding for Planned Parenthood and related women’s health and family planning services after federal cuts. Assembly Member Tangipa offered amendments arguing the money should be directed more broadly to women’s health and hospitals, but the Assembly voted 41-13 to lay the amendments on the table. Supporters, including Gabriel, Sharp-Collins, Gibson, Krell, Bonta, and others, said the bill was needed to preserve access to cancer screenings, contraception, STI testing, and reproductive care, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to offset the effects of federal defunding. Opponents, including Johnson, DeMaio, Patterson, and Tangipa, criticized the bill as lacking transparency, favoring a politically connected organization, and diverting attention from hospital funding and other health needs. After extended floor debate, SB 106 passed the Assembly 55-10 and was transmitted immediately to the Senate. The chamber then took up H.R. 84, a resolution condemning racism after President Trump circulated racist imagery depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Members from the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, AAPI, Jewish, Native American, and other caucuses spoke in support, saying the post normalized dehumanization and had real-world consequences; Assembly Member Tangipa also stated the post was wrong and apologized on the record. The transcript ends during continued debate on H.R. 84, before a final vote is shown.

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• time, if we feel like you're not understanding due to some competency or mental health issues, we may flag
• And so it's At some point in time, we'll have governors here in the state of Minnesota say, "We don't

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• Council and the K-16 collaboratives, but I just wanted to flag what I'm going to be looking for.
• This successful program model has now spread to other states, including New York and Minnesota, who are

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