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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
HF748 approved in House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the interim executive director at Move Minnesota Action.
- The law as it exists is a safety lock.
- Association and the Association of Minnesota Counties.
- After the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, we'll have the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
- I submit that providing flexibility to Minnesota to obey the law is a better path than undoing it.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 748, a bill revising Minnesota’s transportation greenhouse gas and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impact assessment requirements for trunk highway projects. The chair first moved and adopted the A2 author’s amendment and then the A3 amendment, which was described as adding implementation time and project exemptions when federal dollars are available. The bill author explained that the measure responds to concerns from stakeholders that the current law can force costly mitigation, delay or stop safety and capacity projects, and create uncertainty because key implementation details are still being developed by a technical advisory committee.
Testimony was split. County and city engineers, county commissioners, the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities generally supported the bill, arguing that the current requirements can add 20% to 40% or more to project costs, are difficult to administer, and could jeopardize critical safety improvements, congestion relief, and federal funding. They cited examples such as Scott County and Trunk Highway 65, and said VMT mitigation is especially hard to quantify and fund. Opponents, including Move Minnesota and Sierra Club, argued that safety and climate goals are not in conflict, that reducing driving can save lives and reduce pollution, and that the bill would weaken an important tool for cutting transportation emissions. Members also asked about how GHG and VMT are measured, whether the required assessment was ready, and who would be responsible for mitigation assets and costs.
After discussion, the committee held a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, passed 8-7 and was moved to the General Register.
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- </c><00:02:02.399><c> Please</c> Minnesota. Pledge of Allegiance. Please Minnesota.
- Minnesota, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. If Minnesota, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
- </c> truency in the state of Minnesota. truency in the state of Minnesota.
- We can't do that in Minnesota. truency. We can't do that in Minnesota.
- We can't do that in<00:25:23.200><c> Minnesota.</c> in Minnesota. in Minnesota.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Foster Youth Bill of Rights established 3/11/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- laws in Minnesota<00:02:23.360><c> and</c><00:02:23.599><c> the</c><00:02:23.840><c> policies</c><00:
- 02:24.319><c> at</c><00:02:24.560><c> the</c> Minnesota and the policies at the Minnesota and the policies
- , the Minnesota Indian Aspire Minnesota, the Minnesota Indian Affairs<00:03:33.599><c> Council,</c><00
- :17.840><c> and</c><00:08:18.080><c> we</c> Minnesota foster youth and we Minnesota foster youth and
- </c> work if this were law? work if this were law?
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota starter home act and it's Minnesota starter home act and it's going<00:26:17.600><c> to</c>
- </c> District if you're in Greater Minnesota District if you're in Greater Minnesota if<00:29:34.039>
- we believe the housing in Minnesota we believe the Minnesota<00:35:54.280><c> starter</c><00:35:54.680
- by the state of Minnesota.
- </c> welcome in certain places in Minnesota welcome in certain places in Minnesota so<01:20:01.560><c
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing: Committee on Education Policy and Committee on Education Finance - 05/06/26
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> student Testifier from the Minnesota student Testifier from the Minnesota High<00:07:02.440><c>
- And there's an ongoing debate, as there should be, about which laws to add, which laws to subtract, to
- He quoted the Minnesota Historical Society mission statement: “We serve all people of Minnesota.
- Minnesota Legislature Page Program. Minnesota Legislature Page Program.
- </c> across across Minnesota. across across Minnesota.
Summary:
The committee held a joint hearing recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and focusing on civic education, free speech, voting, and Minnesota’s America 250 commemorations. Opening remarks emphasized the importance of education, Indigenous land acknowledgement, and the idea that democracy depends on informed and engaged citizens. The chair then invited student debaters from the Minnesota High School League to testify about how debate, free speech, and evidence-based reasoning have shaped their education and civic participation. The students argued that debate teaches critical thinking, helps young people engage with difficult issues, and should be protected as part of a healthy democracy; one also urged lawmakers to move beyond empty promises and take action on issues such as eviction moratoriums, ICE collaboration, and protest protections.
Commissioner Willie Jett of the Minnesota Department of Education testified that public education is where citizenship first becomes real, and that schools, libraries, and educators help students learn to listen, question, debate respectfully, and understand both the ideals and failures of American history. He said democracy is something each generation must learn and strengthen, and thanked the committee for convening the hearing. Former students Sarah Griffin and Charlie Crocker then offered tributes to Senator Swedzinski, describing how his teaching encouraged civic engagement, disagreement, and action, and how his classroom shaped their lives and public service. Their remarks emphasized that democracy is not a spectator sport and that ordinary people build it through small, courageous acts.
Secretary of State Steve Simon followed with testimony on Minnesota’s civic culture and voter participation. He said Minnesota has long ranked near the top nationally in voter turnout, including youth turnout, and attributed that to a combination of good election laws and a strong pro-voting culture. He highlighted school-based civic education efforts such as pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds and the Students Vote mock election program, and noted that Minnesota’s congressional delegation was unanimous in supporting the Voting Rights Act in 1965 as an example of the state coming together on major moral questions. The Minnesota Historical Society then began its presentation on America 250, with Kent Whitworth describing the organization’s role, the new edition of the Northern Lights curriculum, and broader commemorative activities; Dr. Bill Convery introduced historical context about how Americans have celebrated independence and how the semiquincentennial can leave a legacy for future generations.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . law. law.
- This is current law. This is just moving current law into a new section.
- </c> and the board chair of Aspire Minnesota. and the board chair of Aspire Minnesota.
- </c> therapy ecosystem in Minnesota. therapy ecosystem in Minnesota.
- </c> internship in Minnesota is 1,280 hours. internship in Minnesota is 1,280 hours.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As a law-abiding concealed carry holder myself, and I'm also an exemplary Minnesota State employee, I
- Uh, Minnesota does.
- </c> for the Minnesota Governor's Caucus. for the Minnesota Governor's Caucus.
- Minnesota permit-to-carry holders have already been vetted by the state and entrusted to carry for lawful
- </c> Minnesota system. Minnesota system. >> Vice<01:08:13.280><c> Coulter.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 04/02/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for all who guide veterans in Minnesota. for all who guide veterans in Minnesota.
- </c> operating outside the law. operating outside the law.
- is against the law.
- </c><00:42:30.640><c> It's</c><00:42:31.440><c> not</c> Minnesota is against the law.
- It's not Minnesota is against the law.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Vets Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- representatives from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. the Minnesota Department of Military
- Affairs, and the Minnesota National Guard.
- Specifically in Minnesota, according to LSS, more than one in five adults living in rural Minnesota with
- , the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas
- , and the Minnesota Council of Churches.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Protecting Public Trust / Prioritizing Infrastructure Projects / Offering Students More Choices Mar 27th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But will Minnesota water pollution.
- the Minnesota state campuses.
- </c> the Minnesota management budget the Minnesota management budget guidelines.<00:07:47.039><c> It's
- That milk is cartoned right here in Minnesota, produced off of Minnesota dairy farms.
- That milk is cartoned right here in Minnesota, produced off of Minnesota dairy farms.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- to North Dakota, North Dakota to Minnesota, Minnesota to Wisconsin, Wisconsin to Minnesota.
- to North Dakota, North Dakota to Minnesota, Minnesota to Wisconsin, Wisconsin to Minnesota.
- to North Dakota, North Dakota to Minnesota, Minnesota to Wisconsin, Wisconsin to Minnesota.
- to North Dakota, North Dakota to Minnesota, Minnesota to Wisconsin, Wisconsin to Minnesota.
- ><c> Minnesota</c><01:15:33.600><c> Minnesota</c><01:15:34.080><c> to</c> Dakota to Minnesota Minnesota
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
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Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the nine Minnesota service cooperatives. the nine Minnesota service cooperatives.
- uses the Minnesota mentioned, Minnesota uses the Minnesota MTSS<00:13:06.120><c> framework</c><00:13
- </c> of our education system in Minnesota. of our education system in Minnesota.
- /c><01:25:50.720><c> the</c><01:25:50.840><c> current</c> law um the current law, the current law um
- </c> read in Minnesota. Thank you. read in Minnesota. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . law. law.
- Most people in the state of Minnesota don't even know about this law.
- Most people in the state of Minnesota don't even know about this law.
- don't even know about this Minnesota don't even know about this law.<01:08:14.480><c> And</c><01:08:
- </c> coming here to Minnesota. coming here to Minnesota.
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/12/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- It modified to fit with Minnesota law.
- Minnesota Minnesota family<00:24:13.200><c> law.
- Additionally, Minnesota similar laws.
- > Minnesota state law because it adopts Minnesota state law because it adopts the<01:08:46.319><c> federal
- preference</c> Minnesota law around veterans preference Minnesota law around veterans preference and<
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/30/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- existing law so it's very workable and could work in Minnesota if this were to become law.
- existing law so it's very workable and could work in Minnesota if this were to become law.
- existing law so it's very workable and could work in Minnesota if this were to become law.
- existing law so it's very workable and could work in Minnesota if this were to become law.
- </c> Minnesota statute 211b point2 this law Minnesota statute 211b point2 this law law<01:07:43.039><
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy Committee 2/19/25 - Part 2
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> that</c> people that we have in Minnesota that people that we have in Minnesota that wouldn't<00
- If This Were Ever to here in Minnesota If This Were Ever to become<00:15:44.560><c> law</c><00:15:45.360
- </c><00:29:01.399><c> I</c> um it says notwithstanding any law I um it says notwithstanding any law I
- This has been the law for 10 years.
- And so I also just want to let everyone know that this bill will not become law in Minnesota.
Committee:
House Education Policy
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Transcript Highlights:
- We celebrate the vast diversity of people that call Minnesota home and make this great state what it
- The bill conforms with those opinions to keep our statutes and case law aligned. And finally, Mr.
- </c><00:19:51.280><c> aligned</c> keep our statutes and case law aligned keep our statutes and case law
- Minnesota has so many connections with Norway, a lot of history with them.
- </c> and this friendship between Minnesota and this friendship between Minnesota and<00:40:55.760><c>
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF72 2/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So under current law, uh, there's an inherent...
- The CEO, Alison Oul, formerly worked for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and U.S.
- The CEO, Alison Oul, formerly worked for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and U.S.
- The CEO, Alison Oul, formerly worked for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and U.S.
- The CEO, Alison Oul, formerly worked for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and U.S.
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- So, the bill included before you today simply ensures that Minnesota law is clear about how these devices
- And we can look now at the over 400 uses of the red flag law in Minnesota.
- Most of Minnesota will not comply with this unconstitutional law.
- Most of Minnesota will not comply with this<02:57:52.960><c> unconstitutional</c><02:57:54.000><c> law
- mission to pass into law something that will<04:01:04.960><c> make</c><04:01:05.199><c> Minnesota</c