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• It modifies our pharmacist and health consultant and some temporary transporter relief as the industry
• And she is a recent Minnesota immigrant who came from Wisconsin.
• ><c> in</c><00:12:51.320><c> desperate</c><00:12:51.800><c> need</c><00:12:52.000><c> of</c> and Minnesota
• is in desperate need of and Minnesota is in desperate need of economic<00:12:52.560><c> growth,</c><
• </c><00:13:30.800><c> immigrant</c> And she is a recent Minnesota immigrant And she is a recent Minnesota

Bills: HR133 , HR134 , HR135 , HR136 , HR137 , HR138 , HR139 , HR140 , HR141 , HR142 , HR143 , HR144 , HR145 , HR146 , HR147 , HR148 , HR149 , HR150 , HR151 , HR152 , HR119 , HR120 , HR121 , HR122 , HR123 , HR125 , HR126 , HR127 , HR128 , HR129 , HR130 , HR131 , HR132 , HCR53 , HCR54 , HCR55 , HCR56 , SCR3 , SCR22 , SB4 , SB18 , SB66 , SB106 , SB201 , SB256 , SB274 , SB292 , SB326 , SB386 , SB406 , SB422 , SB423 , SB456 , SB475 , HCR3 , HB1 , HB3 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB312 , HB313 , HB314 , HB345 , HB366 , HB383 , HB446 , HB473 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB836 , HB983 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1126 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , HB76 , HB132 , HB181 , HB210 , HB250 , HB265 , HB275 , HB291 , HB322 , HB342 , HB475 , HB486 , HB616 , HB635 , HB639 , HB690 , HB740 , HB757 , HB761 , HB774 , HB808 , HB855 , HB872 , HB883 , HB886 , HB903 , HB949 , HB962 , HB996 , HB1003 , HB1036 , HB1054 , HB1071 , HB1076 , HB1078 , HB1113 , HB1132 , HB1146 , HB1232 , HB1233 , HB21 , HB24 , HB29 , HB31 , HB39 , HB45 , HB77 , HB136 , HB150 , HB263 , HB273 , HB299 , HB315 , HB376 , HB377 , HB431 , HB444 , HB450 , HB519 , HB533 , HB538 , HB559 , HB562 , HB663 , HB664 , HB715 , HB717 , HB805 , HB822 , HB823 , HB834 , HB864 , HB867 , HB1017 , HB1018 , HB1068 , HB1134 , HB1137 , HB1234 , HB1235 , HB1236 , HB961 , HB399 , HB868 , HB905 , HB180 , HB192 , HB284 , HB476 , HB915 , HB952 , HB1006 , HB401 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB750 , HB911 , HB977 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB151 , HB193 , HB310 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB615 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773

Keywords: commendation, leadership, energy sector, Shell USA, Louisiana pride, House Resolution 134, HR134, honorary resolution, Bob Lupo, Robert E. Smith Lupo, Lakeview, New Orleans, civic service, philanthropy, real estate development, Hurricane Katrina recovery, community service, charitable giving, public recognition, Louisiana House of Representatives

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• happened to be one day when he was out fishing that the last attack really prompted him to need to be transported
• And so we had to go over what we did, erase some of that, and do the transportation-oriented development
• And now you're passing this, so we're going to have to go back over our transportation opportunity zones

Bills: SB5223 , SB6071 , SB5966 , SB6061 , SB5520 , SB6016 , SB5890 , SB5973 , SB5053 , SB5249 , SB5536 , SB5879 , SB5899 , SB6190 , SB6086 , SB5574 , SB5873 , SB5924 , SB6134 , SB6263 , SB6282 , SB6302 , SB5950 , SB6074 , SB6096 , SB5970 , SB5609 , SB5827 , SB5862 , SB5880 , SB5901 , SB5943 , SB5971 , SB5975 , SB5981 , SB5988 , SB6097 , SJM8016 , SB5496 , SB5907 , SB6031 , SB6155 , SB6158 , SB6227 , SB5947 , SB6085 , SB6234 , SB6274 , SB6194 , SB5909 , SB5868 , SB6026 , SB6044 , SB6239 , SB5923 , SB6045 , SB6106 , SB6089 , SB6170 , SB5954 , SB5968 , SB5489 , SB5762 , SB5832 , SB5847 , SB5963 , SB5969 , SB6027 , SB6032 , SB6049 , SB6066 , SB6079 , SB6082 , SB6113 , SB6114 , SB6160 , SB6162 , SB6164 , SB6176 , SB6289 , SB6309 , SB6319 , SB6347 , SB6308 , SB6200 , SB6080 , SB5911 , SJM8014 , SB6177 , SB6052 , SB6182 , SB5828 , SB6335 , SB6017 , SB6346 , SB6262 , SB5470 , SB5990 , SB6244 , SB5961

Keywords: criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, overpayment recovery, modernization, health care, legislation, healthcare, nutrition, medically tailored meals, dietary support, food security, chronic illness, tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development

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• , transportation, transportation, laundry,<00:09:17.440><c> housekeeping.
• So, for example, I'll use Minnesota as an example.
• So, um the way it works, and I'm going to use Minnesota as an example.
• So, um the way it works, and I'm going to use Minnesota as an example.
• To use Minnesota as an example, it's easy to explain, I think.

Summary: The Health and Family Services committee heard an informational presentation on Kentucky personal care homes from representatives of the Kentucky Association of Healthcare Facilities, Management Systems of Kentucky, and Elder Care Partners. Witnesses described personal care homes as a lower-cost, 24/7 residential option for adults, often with serious mental illness, who do not meet nursing home criteria but need structured supervision, medication assistance, meals, and daily support. They said the homes are regulated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, are not Medicaid-funded, and are supported largely through state supplementation payments and residents’ SSI income. The presenters argued that the current reimbursement rate of about $50.70 per day is no longer sufficient to cover staffing, food, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other costs, and said the sector has shrunk significantly over time. They cited figures showing a decline from 64 to 34 homes serving the seriously mentally ill since 2002, with 30 closures over 23 years, and said the loss of beds contributes to homelessness, hospital overcrowding, and longer psychiatric stays. They also gave examples of residents who had spent many months in hospitals before being successfully placed in personal care homes, which they said can prevent more costly institutional care. Committee members asked about staffing credentials, fraud controls, referral processes, and how reimbursement works in other states. The presenters said Kentucky does not require licensed or certified staff in these facilities, though some homes use certified medication technicians or an LPN, and they described a county case-manager-based assessment process used to set individualized rates in other states such as Minnesota. Members expressed support for the work but emphasized the need for documentation of savings and budget offsets. The presenters said they are seeking an incremental reimbursement increase over two years, roughly 25% to 50% in the first year and another 50% after that, and urged the committee to support the homes to prevent further closures.

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• But, this is not the Minnesota I want. But, this is not the Minnesota I want.
• drive the economy of Minnesota.
• drive the economy of Minnesota.
• </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota. So,<01:13:38.280><c> yes.</c> So, yes. So, yes.
• Minnesota. Um that's correct. The uh Minnesota. Um that's correct.

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• </c><00:04:21.440><c> Our</c> industries throughout Minnesota. Our industries throughout Minnesota.
• </c> is a critical issue here in Minnesota. is a critical issue here in Minnesota.
• <c> and</c> Minnesota select Minnesota cities and Minnesota select Minnesota cities and counties.<00:
• </c> this need to go to the transportation this need to go to the transportation committee?
• </c> which the state of Minnesota grants. which the state of Minnesota grants.

Bills: HF4348 , HF4186 , HF4202 , HF4455 , HF3884 , HF3883 , HF3882 , HF3881 , HF2688 , HF3295 , HF3862 , HF3362 , HF4242 , HF3798

Committee: House Elections Finance and Government Operations

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• Additionally, our outdated... call the Minnesota Zoo home you can see call the Minnesota Zoo home you
• </c> exotic hospitals like this in Minnesota exotic hospitals like this in Minnesota we<00:17:36.000>
• it so yes it's at serve all of Minnesota it so yes it's at the<00:17:54.280><c> Minnesota</c><00:17:
• the um Minnesota relationship with the um Minnesota Raptor<00:24:33.720><c> Center</c><00:24:34.159>
• </c> um relied more heavily on the Minnesota um relied more heavily on the Minnesota uh<00:25:53.159>

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• </c> proceedings it created the Minnesota proceedings it created the Minnesota competency<00:18:37.600
• </c><00:20:08.559><c> Supreme</c> appointed by the Minnesota Supreme appointed by the Minnesota Supreme
• In both metro and greater Minnesota.
• </c> Southeast just north of langy Minnesota Southeast just north of langy Minnesota and<00:43:51.280
• So potentially a person would not have the ability, especially in Greater Minnesota, where transportation

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• Senate Bill 1087 by Senator Cabaldon and relating to transportation.
• It was an effort to try to use the mix of land use and transportation strategies at the regional scale
• It's critically important that we do long-range transportation planning, but the process has become so
• Senate Bill 1423 by Senator Stern, an act relating to transportation.
• So hopefully we can make some progress for those of you who want to use public transportation or want

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• ,</c><01:57:39.440><c> um,</c> Supreme Court decision in Minnesota, um, Supreme Court decision in Minnesota
• The court only addressed the Minnesota law that talked about political speech.
• Minnesota law that talked about<01:59:43.760><c> political</c><01:59:44.159><c> speech.
• </c><02:02:28.159><c> Voting</c> you have you read the Minnesota Voting you have you read the Minnesota
• <05:14:47.120><c> are</c> persons have transportation or are persons have transportation or are confined

Committee: House Election Law

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• </c> are in Minnesota. Thank you, Mr. are in Minnesota. Thank you, Mr.
• President, that state of Minnesota. Mr.
• </c> the roads of Minnesota the roads of Minnesota with with with the<01:53:30.239><c> intent</c> the
• </c> activities and in life in Minnesota. activities and in life in Minnesota.
• ,</c><02:18:30.000><c> we</c> many times, uh you know, Minnesota, we many times, uh you know, Minnesota

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• </c> Minnesota and Northeast Minneapolis. Minnesota and Northeast Minneapolis.
• It was ordered back in February under authority in Minnesota statute 16B.37.
• </c> in February under authority in Minnesota in February under authority in Minnesota statute statute
• Both expand the definition of endangered in the Minnesota missing and endangered persons program.
• Section 4 on page R4 establishes the transport hold work group to determine best practices for the transport

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• Um, we are here today because Minnesota renters face a basic financial injustice.
• I urge you all to support HF 2123. because Minnesota renters face a basic because Minnesota renters face
• For the record, I represent the Minnesota Multi Housing Association.
• </c> the record, I represent the Minnesota the record, I represent the Minnesota Multi<00:08:15.800><
• Also curious um in here in Minnesota.

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• They were able to pass this bill for a tax, and it funds just the Humanities Council in Minnesota.
• This is Minnesota. This is panel on community voices and policy impact. So we're going to start.
• This is Minnesota. This is panel on community voices and policy impact. So we're going to start.
• They lack ease of transportation, especially in their own... ...gaps.
• They lack ease of transportation, especially in the rural areas, and find it really hard to be heard.

Summary: The joint informational hearing focused on how federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and creative industries in California. Chair Ben Allen, Vice Chair Chris Ward, and other members described the moment as a crisis, citing proposed or implemented cuts to the NEA, NEH, and IMLS, grant terminations, leadership removals, and budget proposals to zero out major cultural agencies. Members emphasized that arts and humanities are both culturally essential and economically significant, and they framed the hearing as a chance to hear impacts on the ground and consider state and federal responses. Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA highlighted the scale of the problem. Harky said federal rescissions and policy changes are causing immediate financial harm, forcing hiring freezes, program cancellations, and emergency fundraising, while disproportionately hurting rural, immigrant, elder, and small community organizations. She noted California’s creative economy generates hundreds of billions of dollars and urged support for restoring state arts funding, museum grants, and legislation such as SB 456 and AB 3149, along with federal measures like the Charitable Act and Performing Arts Tax Parity Act. Fisher focused on film and television production, saying runaway production, outdated tax rules, and weak federal IP protections are harming workers and local businesses; she urged federal production incentives, tax parity for performers, and stronger protections against AI misuse of artists’ voices and likenesses. State agency leaders Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council described direct impacts from federal funding disruptions. Noguchi said California Humanities lost NEH support immediately, putting grants and documentary projects at risk and prompting possible litigation and appeals. Lucas said the State Library initially faced a major IMLS funding loss but has since had part of the money restored, though still with a reduced amount that will limit local assistance. Purcell said the California Arts Council is assessing terminated grants and fielding urgent calls from grantees, while continuing to distribute state arts funds and track the damage. Members asked about bipartisan support, business coalition-building, economic measurement, AI threats to creative work, and the implications of federal leadership changes; no votes were taken, but the hearing ended with calls for continued advocacy, legal action, and possible state investment to stabilize the sector.

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• </c><00:02:55.239><c> biofuels</c> director of the Minnesota biofuels director of the Minnesota biofuels
• </c><00:03:03.879><c> Department</c><00:03:04.239><c> of</c> the Minnesota Department of the Minnesota
• </c> basis than petroleum many Minnesota basis than petroleum many Minnesota biofuels<00:03:20.640><c
• </c> Minnesota Minnesota fuel for the Minnesota Minnesota fuel for the national<00:08:36.039><c> uh</
• </c> will continue investing in the Minnesota will continue investing in the Minnesota Department<00:

Committee: Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

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• These are also the kind of homes most likely to be in existing neighborhoods close to good jobs, transportation
• We've already seen, as Matt referenced, California, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington have passed laws
• We've already seen, as Matt referenced, California, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington have passed laws
• to remain as a competitive state in this country we've already seen as Matt referenced California Minnesota
• We're here as people who want our teachers, our hospital workers, and our transportation workers to be

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Housing

Summary: The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on zoning, Chapter 40B, and related housing bills. Much of the testimony focused on the “Yes in My Backyard” bill (H. 1572/S. 962), which would expand by-right development of missing middle housing, reduce barriers such as minimum lot sizes and parking mandates, and support duplexes, triplexes, and other small-scale housing. Supporters included housing advocates, developers, local officials, and municipal leaders from places like Cambridge, Salem, and Braintree, who argued that state action is needed because local zoning often blocks needed housing and that the bill would help create more affordable, neighborhood-compatible homes. Several witnesses also backed a companion “Yes in God’s Backyard” bill (H. 2347), which would allow faith-based institutions to build housing on their property by right, with testimony emphasizing the potential for new units, added municipal tax revenue, and partnerships between religious organizations and housing developers. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 1021 to modernize Chapter 40R incentives. Senator Pavel Payano and others said the program’s payments have not kept pace with inflation since 2004 and should be increased to better encourage smart-growth zoning near transit and town centers. Another major topic was H. 2298 on site plan review, which would codify and standardize the process in state law. Rep. Kristin Kassner and witnesses from MAPC and NAIOP said current site plan review practices vary widely across the state, creating confusion, delays, and litigation, while a uniform framework would give municipalities clearer tools to review by-right projects without undermining local oversight. The hearing also included testimony on Chapter 40B reform, including S. 1005 and H. 1537. One witness supported further review of 40B and stronger regional planning, while another backed a proposal to allow certain pre-2010 40B condominium owners to sell at market value under a framework that would recapture some of the subsidy benefits. Committee members asked several questions about local zoning changes, housing goals by county, and how the proposed bills would affect communities. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chairs indicated that written testimony would be welcomed for technical details and additional comments.

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• That Minnesota.
• </c> I'm here on behalf of the Minnesota I'm here on behalf of the Minnesota Association<00:44:16.400
• It's not a requirement to be a Minnesota citizen to apply for a Minnesota marriage license.
• Minnesota and apply for marriage here. Minnesota and apply for marriage here.
• </c> Minnesota citizen to apply for Minnesota Minnesota citizen to apply for Minnesota marriage<01:04

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

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• , because I've had many counties reach out to me, and it's millions to implement this in greater Minnesota
• They help with logistics; they help with the transportation of food, and I think that they're a really
• Minnesota has very intense privacy laws, so this was something that needed to be put in the bill.
• Our budget targets are not allowing the financial situation that we have in Minnesota, you know, the
• I can't afford to lose any more in greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF2436

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

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• , the Minnesota The legislature, the Minnesota legislature, legislature, legislature, directed<00:03:
• </c> revenues in Minnesota. revenues in Minnesota.
• . 20% of Minnesota and their families. 20% of Minnesota families. families. families.
• Minnesota. Every week we prepare and Minnesota.
• </c> with Open Arms Minnesota. with Open Arms Minnesota.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

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• [Applause] Okay, we're going to convene the Transportation Committee of Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
• We are in Room 1100 of the Minnesota Senate building.
• We're currently at 6%, and this would again allow us to align with the state of Minnesota up to 12%.
• We're currently at 6%, and this would again allow us to align with the state of Minnesota up to 12%.
• </c><00:16:10.600><c> up</c><00:16:10.759><c> to</c> the state of Minnesota up to the state of Minnesota

Committee: Senate Transportation