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• One of the biggest obstacles of building in a remote area is the lack of commercial contractors, which
• A sales tax exemption for a small remote school district like ours is a targeted, meaningful way that
• A sales tax exemption for a small<00:23:38.000> remote<00:23:38.320> school<00:23:38.559
• > district<00:23:38.880> like<00:23:39.039> ours small remote school district like
• ours small remote school district like ours is<00:23:39.520> a<00:23:39.679> targeted,

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• lose this eye contact and if a kid doesn't feel like there's one adult in that building or at their remote
• lose this eye contact and if a kid doesn't feel like there's one adult in that building or at their remote
• building<01:31:50.400> or<01:31:51.280> at<01:31:51.560> their<01:31:51.880> remote
• <01:31:52.360> site<01:31:52.719> where building or at their remote site where building
• or at their remote site where their<01:31:53.440> alter<01:31:54.000> ative<01:31:54.239

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• Kurt Cavine and on deck remotely is Tracy Holen Guard. >> Mr. Cavine, welcome to the committee.
• Kurt Cavine and on deck remotely<00:57:27.599> is<00:57:27.920> Tracy<00:57:28.880>
• remotely is Tracy Holen Guard. remotely is Tracy Holen Guard.
• Up next, we have Tracy Holingard on remote, and on deck we have Maxwell Becker, who's also remote.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Perkl, who is testifying today remotely. Mr.
• You may remember when we had an informational hearing on all the liquor bills during the remote session
• in prep for this, and I was pleasantly reminded of, you know, the horrors that we endured during remote
• know the the horrors that we endured know the the horrors that we endured during<01:22:16.560> remote
• uh<01:22:17.639> testimony<01:22:18.560> over<01:22:18.840> that during remote

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• Uh,<00:31:10.799> we<00:31:10.960> have<00:31:11.039> a<00:31:11.200> remote<
• /c><00:31:11.520> testifier<00:31:12.000> for Uh, we have a remote testifier for Uh, we
• have a remote testifier for number<00:31:12.480> three,<00:31:13.640> Rick<00:31:14.640
• And last on the list, we have President Robert Larson, who is also remote. [00:58:19.829] Thank you for
• And last on the list, we have President Robert Larson, who is also remote.

Bills: HF2078, HF777, HF841, HF1112, HF1098, HF1926

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment

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• for [Music] [Music] [Music] The clerk will call the names of the members that are participating remotely
• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Hussein? Hussein: I.
• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Hussein? Here. Yes.
• [Music] role [Music] e e The clerk will call the names of the members who are participating remotely.
• The clerk will call the name of the members participating remotely. Hussein? Here you go.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have a remote testifier on Senate File 404, so Senator Draheim, Senate File 404.
• we go ahead, in accordance with the rules of the Senate, following members will be participating remotely
• My name is Kevin Scheiber, mayor of North Branch, and I am participating remotely today from my home
• /c><01:51:44.880> you<01:51:44.960> have<01:51:45.120> some<01:51:45.280> remote
• I believe you have some remote I believe you have some remote testifiers. testifiers. testifiers

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• For all the people testifying remotely, all testifier audio will be muted and video disabled until it's
• For all the people<00:00:55.039> testifying<00:00:55.520> remotely,<00:00:56.000> all
• people testifying remotely, all people testifying remotely, all testifier<00:00:56.719> audio
• which<01:42:20.639> is<01:42:20.800> our<01:42:20.960> most<01:42:21.119> remote
• center in Hana, which is our most remote center in Hana, which is our most remote area<01:42:21.760

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2246, which would expand public financial disclosure requirements. The State Ethics Commission strongly supported the bill, saying broader disclosure could help restore public trust and potentially deter corruption, and it offered a clarifying amendment to make clear the requirement applies to board and commission members rather than all employees of listed agencies. Several organizations and individuals also testified in support. A committee member asked about the amendment, and the commission explained it was intended as a clarification rather than a substantive change. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2250, which would add homeless facilities to the locations covered by the drug-free-zone offense for promoting controlled substances. The Public Defender opposed the measure, arguing that many homeless facilities are unmarked and not easily identifiable, creating notice, fairness, and due process concerns and risking arbitrary enforcement. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying it targets distributors rather than users, that notice can be proven through evidence, and that the law is aimed at protecting vulnerable people in shelters and similar facilities. In questioning, senators asked how homeless facilities would be identified and whether the bill would cover all shelter models; the prosecutor said the definition is cross-referenced in statute and must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii and other groups testified in opposition, while several service and advocacy groups testified in support. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2325, which would allow courts to review and potentially reduce sentences for certain juvenile offenders after 15 years if the person is not a danger to the community. Judiciary staff said the court supports the bill’s intent but noted Hawaii’s indeterminate sentencing structure leaves no alternative sentence for a court to reduce to, suggesting the measure may need structural sentencing changes or could instead be directed to the Hawaii Paroling Authority. Public defender representatives and youth-justice advocates supported the bill, emphasizing rehabilitation, adolescent brain development, trauma, and the need for a meaningful opportunity for release. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided.

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• They have 15 employees and six remotes in New Hampshire. Their office is up the street.
• They have 15 employees and six remotes in New Hampshire. Their office is up the street.
• They have 15 employees and six remotes in New Hampshire. Their office is up the street.
• They have 15 employees and six remotes in New Hampshire. Their office is up the street.
• They have 15 employees and six remotes in New Hampshire. Their office is up the street.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• them for successor that would qualify them for successor that would qualify them for lure in the remote
• state in which they lure in the remote state in which they lure in the remote state in which they are
• privilege in uh to maintain the compact privilege in uh to maintain the compact privilege in the remote
• Uh if those the remote state. Uh if those the remote state.
• Um like was mentioned earlier about some remote uh nurses and that sort of thing.

Bills: SJR 4, SJR 40, SJR 81, SCR 37, SCR 39, SB 22, SB 32, SB 33, SB 36, SB 38, SB 95, SB 209, SB 249, SB 311, SB 326, SB 365, SB 458, SB 609, SB 660, SB 664, SB 693, SB 732, SB 745, SB 760, SB 762, SB 779, SB 783, SB 785, SB 868, SB 871, SB 883, SB 921, SB 955, SB 993, SB 996, SB 1008, SB 1057, SB 1067, SB 1151, SB 1171, SB 1210, SB 1255, SB 1265, SB 1267, SB 1271, SB 1307, SB 1313, SB 1316, SB 1318, SB 1321, SB 1332, SB 1365, SB 1426, SB 1470, SB 1484, SB 1494, SB 1559, SB 1592, SB 1596, SB 1598, SB 1637, SB 1677, SB 1706, SB 1758, SB 1762, SB 1786, SB 1809, SB 1818, SB 1822, SB 1841, SB 1871, SB 1967, SB 2064, SB 2077, SB 2112, SB 2148, SB 2320, SB 2406, SB 2407, SJR 36, SJR 81, SJR 50, SJR 4, SJR 40, SJR 27, SCR 22, SCR 12, SCR 39, SCR 38, SCR 37, SB 921, SB 609, SB 660, SB 765, SB 62, SB 666, SB 888, SB 687, SB 847, SB 1248, SB 504, SB 305, SB 296, SB 284, SB 304, SB 1023, SB 204, SB 670, SB 850, SB 854, SB 413, SB 1346, SB 1033, SB 1220, SB 1073, SB 810, SB 1539, SB 447, SB 1119, SB 1505, SB 1215, SB 1302, SB 583, SB 673, SB 681, SB 1172, SB 955, SB 957, SB 541, SB 266, SB 1415, SB 53, SB 1352, SB 785, SB 1450, SB 1502, SB 1566, SB 1062, SB 711, SB 746, SB 1404, SB 1448, SB 507, SB 1026, SB 1349, SB 1355, SB 1433, SB 1434, SB 1596, SB 1403, SB 667, SB 1059, SB 1567, SB 310, SB 311, SB 505, SB 1210, SB 1470, SB 264, SB 1358, SB 1364, SB 1569, SB 1376, SB 1228, SB 519, SB 1350, SB 462, SB 827, SB 1585, SB 1484, SB 1273, SB 927, SB 1227, SB 1229, SB 1353, SB 1464, SB 1709, SB 1729, SB 1733, SB 1744, SB 1772, SB 1841, SB 1008, SB 2016, SB 1173, SB 1163, SB 996, SB 1370, SB 1321, SB 1101, SB 860, SB 993, SB 693, SB 1537, SB 1332, SB 1307, SB 963, SB 493, SB 984, SB 619, SB 1122, SB 455, SB 522, SB 1057, SB 1239, SB 1254, SB 1255, SB 1259, SB 1341, SB 1877, SB 1277, SB 32, SB 732, SB 731, SB 268, SB 1822, SB 1589, SB 397, SB 1058, SB 1267, SB 2112, SB 1930, SB 532, SB 508, SB 292, SB 291, SB 901, SB 1333, SB 1436, SB 1494, SB 964, SB 779, SB 1378, SB 2312, SB 1719, SB 287, SB 2143, SB 1245, SB 261, SB 1247, SB 2406, SB 2407, SB 1882, SB 618, SB 38, SB 393, SB 1371, SB 1365, SB 2243, SB 2226, SB 2039, SB 1919, SB 1895, SB 1598, SB 1493, SB 1810, SB 1791, SB 1706, SB 1644, SB 1238, SB 783, SB 458, SB 22, SB 651, SB 897, SB 1809, SB 1080, SB 745, SB 826, SB 989, SB 1320, SB 1437, SB 2320, SB 2289, SB 1171, SB 664, SB 1637, SB 2064, SB 868, SB 1079, SB 1243, SB 1504, SB 1851, SB 1879, SB 2237, SB 1257, SB 2034, SB 1522, SB 883, SB 249, SB 1318, SB 1151, SB 596, SB 1191, SB 226, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1067, SB 1786, SB 326, SB 1401, SB 1592, SB 1728, SB 1265, SB 586, SB 529, SB 217, SB 209, SB 1923, SB 1559, SB 1839, SB 387, SB 1874, SB 1872, SB 1873, SB 1921, SB 1883, SB 1677, SB 95, SB 1620, SB 1838, SB 2024, SB 2429, SB 1999, SB 511, SB 2309, SB 2166, SB 871, SB 510, SB 33, SB 2420, SB 1860, SB 1541, SB 1316, SB 1314, SB 1313, SB 1426, SB 1398, SB 1869, SB 1750, SB 1871, SB 36, SB 855, SB 1233, SB 760, SB 2425, SB 2037, SB 1758, SB 1759, SB 2365, SB 1924, SB 762, SB 1271, SB 1818, SB 605, SB 1405, SB 1762, SB 1968, SB 1977, SB 2077, SB 2148, SB 2321, SB 1967, SB 1662, SB 1663, SB 2124, SB 2204, SB 1855, SB 863, SB 37, SJR 39, SCR 1, SCR 27, SCR 32, SCR 42, SCR 6, SB 2232, SB 819, SB 2078, SB 2252, SB 1962, SB 2253, SB 825, SB 1577, SB 1184, SB 2018, SB 2206, SB 1901, SB 1030, SB 2368, SB 1963, SB 1960, SB 1643, SB 1625, SB 1299, SB 841, SB 668, SB 584, SB 231, SB 2411, SB 1085, SB 2431, SB 2231, SB 1490, SB 530, SB 34, SB 1261, SJR 81, SB 32, SB 458, SB 664, SB 693, SB 868, SB 1008, SB 1267, SB 1307, SB 1321, SB 1484, SB 1637, SB 1809, SB 1822, SB 2064, SB 2112, SB 2320, SB 2406, SB 2407, SB 609, SB 660, SB 921, SB 779, SB 1470, SR 388, SB 3042, SB 440, SB 2876, SB 3042, SB 440, SB 2876

Keywords: economic stabilization fund, state finance, constitutional amendment, budget management, financial security, emergency powers, legislative authority, governor powers, disaster management, tax exemption, ad valorem, tangible personal property, income production, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes

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• Cybersecurity Agency put out joint notices saying that these devices allow for data. data leakage, and remote
• So they're able to get data out of there, and they're able to remotely. what is on the screen.
• I think that if the company that produced the is able to remotely access it in some way, that company
• I mean, that is the ability to remotely take control. of this aircraft is not something that is able
• batteries that you cannot put out, and they can be weaponized, they can be turned on by software remotely

Bills: HB17, HB34, HB41, HB 118, HB 119, HB 127, HB 128, HB 129, HB 130, HB132, HB133, HB17, HB41, HB118, HB119, HB127, HB128, HB129, HB130, HB132, HB133

Keywords: foreign ownership, real estate, national security, designated countries, Texas property law, lobbying, foreign adversaries, compensation prohibition, transparency, civil penalties, higher education, foreign adversary, research security, trade secrets, academic partnerships, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy

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• In accordance with the rules of the Senate, the following members will be participating remotely in today's
• Um, but as a courtesy to Senator Pune, who needs to be remote, co-author Senator Pa, a member of our
• Uh, next I have, visiting us from a remote location, Aaron Palmer.
• Chair Dibble: And we'll try again to have Miss Palmer join us remotely. Carrie Warren: Thank you.
• Chair Dibble: We'll try again to have Miss Palmer join us remotely. Aaron Palmer: Thank you.

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• And Caitlyn Schneider from Education Minnesota, if you'll come up, and then we have two remote testifiers
• :30.799> two if you'll come up and then we have two if you'll come up and then we have two remote
• testifiers Caitlyn Schneider from remote testifiers Caitlyn Schneider from Education<00:20:33.520>
• We do have two remote testifiers, so hopefully we can get this together well. Dr.
• We do have two remote testifiers, so hopefully we can get this together well. Dr.

Bills: HF984, HF921, HF922

Keywords: education funding, nonpublic schools, counseling services, guidance services, transportation for students, HF921, tax increment financing, TIF, excess tax increment, school district aid, levy adjustment, property tax levy, education finance, Minnesota education aid, decertification, local government finance, school funding formula, state aid reduction, referendum equalization aid, debt service equalization

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• you to the members and for the identification of the members and those that might be watching us remotely

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, adopted several congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, and welcomed sixth-grade students from Holy Name School in West Roxbury, along with guests and chaperones. The chamber then took up House No. 4100, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, which was described as addressing a roughly $240 million shortfall in the Group Insurance Commission. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of funding the GIC while also urging lawmakers to examine the causes of the deficiency and consider longer-term cost controls. The Senate suspended the rules, ordered the bill to a third reading, passed it to be engrossed, and later received notice that the House had non-concurred in the Senate amendment and appointed a conference committee. The Senate then insisted on its amendment and appointed conferees. The chamber also passed Senate No. 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Satera, an employee of the Trial Court. The Senate observed National Law Enforcement Memorial Day with remarks honoring fallen officers and a moment of silence, and later adopted a motion to adjourn in memory of Charlene Roberts Hayden, whose life and career in mathematics, software engineering, teaching, and public service were recognized. Finally, the Senate adopted the emergency preamble for H. 4100, passed the bill to be enacted, and adjourned to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m.

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• The clerk will call the names of the members voting remotely. Allen votes aye. Berkel.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House took up Senate File 1714, a bill on state government and payment transparency in public contracts. Representative Scott explained that the measure is intended to help Minnesota contractors and subcontractors know when public project payments have been made by requiring public owners, upon written request, to provide pay application and payment information within seven days at no cost. He said the bill had bipartisan support and backing from stakeholder groups, including trade associations and public entities, and that it would improve transparency for small businesses and workers waiting to be paid. The bill was amended with a technical change adding a missing word, and the amendment was adopted without opposition. During floor discussion, Representative Cleborn supported the bill, while Representative Berg asked whether trade unions supported it and noted that unions already have collective bargaining rights. Representative Sexton responded that IBEW and several trade unions had reached out and were very supportive. Scott later said he had received a text from Berg indicating support as well. After discussion ended, the House took a roll call vote. The bill passed as amended by a vote of 133 ayes and 0 nays.

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• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Momani Halseth present.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, and approved the previous day’s journal. It then moved through routine business including second reading of Senate File 4612, first reading of House Files 5112 through 5118, and a Senate message stating the Senate would not concur in House amendments to Senate File 4760, a public safety bill, and requested a conference committee. Representative Novotny moved that the House accede to the Senate’s request, and the motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed Representatives Novotny, Witty, Moller, and Feist to the conference committee on Senate File 4760. The House also approved non-controversial motions on the desk. During member announcements, Representative Buck marked National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day, citing state data on missing Indigenous persons and homicides and noting Minnesota’s Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives and related license plate funding. Members were encouraged to wear red in recognition of the day. Representative Long announced Democratic caucus plans after session, and Representative Niska announced the Rules Committee would meet after adjournment and moved to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026; both adjournment motions prevailed.

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• The clerk will call the names of the members participating remotely. Hansen, J. present.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-33, Senator Rashardi will participate remotely.
• As written, providers physically located in New Hampshire may conduct remote pre-screenings for patients
• As written, providers physically located in New Hampshire may conduct remote pre-screenings for patients
• As written, providers physically located in New Hampshire may conduct remote pre-screenings for patients
• for patients remote pre-screenings for patients anywhere<00:52:25.119> in<00:52:25.359> the

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The two chambers do not come together and have hearings, and we do not do them remotely.
• The rain fell in remote areas with limited gauge data.
• And we need reliable cell coverage in remote areas to make them work.
• I work in that industry, so I know the challenges of remote area reliability. not work and the storm
• So these are remote these tell they they can tell the the flow early flood warning systems Automatic

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The clerk will call the name of the member voting remotely. Aim. Go ahead. Aim votes no.
• [Music] The chief clerk will call the name of the member voting remotely. Aim, go ahead. Aim. No.
• member voting remotely. Aim. Go ahead. member voting remotely. Aim. Go ahead.
• The clerk will call the name of the member voting remotely. Aim. Go ahead. No. Aim votes no.
• The clerk will call the name of the member voting remotely. AM, go ahead. Aim. I.

Keywords: 1183, house