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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- How is it going to affect my community back in northern Minnesota, southern Minnesota, wherever they
- Here in southeast Minnesota, our available workforce is in critical condition.
- This has a direct impact on our ability to grow and thrive here in Minnesota.
- Thank you, Chair West, for authoring this bill.
- What we had was a family where the child lived in Minnesota, the offender lived in Minnesota, and when
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- He said Minnesota is no different.
- </c> the great start for all Minnesota the great start for all Minnesota children<01:00:16.079><c> task
- So this bill has a lot of co-authors.
- </c><01:42:31.679><c> the</c> the child lived in Minnesota the the child lived in Minnesota the offender
- </c><01:42:34.280><c> when</c> offender lived in Minnesota and when offender lived in Minnesota and when
Keywords:
child welfare, economic assistance, child care, grant program, video security cameras, early education, scholarships, funding, children, families, Minnesota education, child care licensing, family child care, child care center, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, correction order, conditional license, fix-it ticket, documented technical assistance, license suspension
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Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ports, Waterways and Intermodal Transit Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit
Keywords:
district attorneys, prosecutorial function, law enforcement, criminal procedure, legal advice, paternity, putative father registry, adoption, legal rights, parental rights, HB181, Alabama Building Renovation Finance Authority, bond authorization, state bonds, capital improvements, public buildings, State Capitol, renovation finance, public office facilities, infrastructure financing
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- <c> Agency</c><00:08:19.280><c> is</c> Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is Minnesota Pollution Control
- </c> the litigation that was the Minnesota the litigation that was the Minnesota litigation<00:15:56.160
- </c><01:00:55.680><c> who</c> over 1 million folks in Minnesota who over 1 million folks in Minnesota
- Uh I also want to of Minnesota.
- </c> it's supporting the people of Minnesota. it's supporting the people of Minnesota.
Bills:
HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078
Keywords:
HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
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- But today, Minnesota municipalities and counties lack the financing tools to build them at scale.
- </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> 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
Keywords:
HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> incredible tool for greater Minnesota. incredible tool for greater Minnesota.
- Now, to be clear, the League of Minnesota Cities opposes legislation that directly preempts city authority
- </c> Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
- Um, and when you can't find a home in Minnesota, it's not so Minnesota nice.
- Um, and when you can't find a home in Minnesota, it's not so Minnesota nice.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Energy Finance and Policy
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- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- Minnesota House here.
- A Minnesota uh builds its guidance. A Minnesota uh builds its energy<00:35:55.839><c> future.
- I do government affairs for Minnesota Power, based up in Duluth, Minnesota.
- Minnesota. And we are very unique Minnesota.
Keywords:
electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy
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Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- </c> executive director of the Minnesota executive director of the Minnesota Alliance<00:03:37.519><c
- </c> communities like black duck Minnesota communities like black duck Minnesota North<00:04:35.199><
- , and Central Minnesota.
- </c> the Twin Cities uh southern Minnesota the Twin Cities uh southern Minnesota and<00:52:55.839><c>
- Central</c><00:52:56.079><c> Minnesota</c> and Central Minnesota and Central Minnesota um<00:52:58.680
Keywords:
workforce development, youth employment, career guidance, education, job skills, Duluth Promise, education funding, career training, employment support, youth apprenticeship, economic development, minority support, internship program, Bloomington, funding, youth mentorship, job training, disadvantaged youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youthprise
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- </c> ballpark authority. ballpark authority.
- </c> Minnesota for careers. Minnesota for careers.
- </c> families all across Minnesota. families all across Minnesota.
- </c><01:09:19.759><c> Ballpark</c><01:09:20.240><c> Authority</c> ensure the Minnesota Ballpark Authority
- ensure the Minnesota Ballpark Authority has<01:09:20.799><c> resources</c><01:09:21.359><c> to</c><01
Keywords:
Hennepin County, sales tax, health care facilities, ballpark improvements, tax revenue, HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Main Street is hurting across<00:05:08.360><c> Minnesota.</c> across Minnesota. across Minnesota.
- I'm a lifelong Minnesota resident from New Ulm, Minnesota.
- </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
- , the small business climate of Minnesota.
- the climate for small business in Minnesota.
Bills:
HF4477
Keywords:
Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/4/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at the history of Minnesota, Minnesota has not had a set of maps approved by both parties
- If you look at the history of Minnesota, Minnesota has not had a set of maps approved by both parties
- If you look at the history of Minnesota, Minnesota has not had a set of maps approved by both parties
- If you look at the history of Minnesota, Minnesota has not had a set of maps approved by both parties
- Minnesota Minnesota has not have a had a Minnesota Minnesota has not have a had a set<00:14:02.120><c
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- </c> in Minnesota. in Minnesota.
- Thanks. >> Other questions for the author, the mayor, or the finance director?
- for the author, the mayor,<01:15:18.719><c> or</c><01:15:18.880><c> the</c><01:15:19.040><c> finance<
- Any other questions for the author, uh, the mayor or the finance director?
- Any other questions for the author, uh, the mayor or the finance director?
Keywords:
January 6 insurrection, pardon, law enforcement, violent crimes, public safety, justice system, political accountability, Blaine, local sales tax, special tax, restaurant tax, lodging tax, admissions tax, amusement tax, hotel tax, redevelopment, capital improvements, municipal finance, bonding authority, tourism tax
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- Our alumni are making Minnesota a better place to live.
- Enrollment is growing in programs that matter to Minnesota and to St.
- Our project is ranked No. 2 in the Minnesota State System.
- , actually in northern Minnesota.
- We have been working together with the League of Minnesota Cities, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota
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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- </c> oldest institutions within Minnesota oldest institutions within Minnesota State,<00:02:02.640><c
- We're based here in Minnesota.
- , actually in northern Minnesota.
- Minnesota.
- Cities, uh Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities, uh Minnesota Association<01:32:01.679><c> of</c><01
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
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- 07:12.080><c> with</c><00:07:12.319><c> law</c> of Minnesota, especially with law of Minnesota, especially
- </c> the current president of the Minnesota the current president of the Minnesota Chiefs<00:13:34.880
- She said the bill is meant to address those who serve in Minnesota and the state of Minnesota, and that
- </c> crime under Minnesota statute. crime under Minnesota statute.
- </c> the people of Minnesota will be safe. the people of Minnesota will be safe.
Keywords:
public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records
MN
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- workers across Minnesota Social workers across Minnesota step<00:12:01.839><c> into</c><00:12:02.240
- </c> more for the people across Minnesota more for the people across Minnesota who<00:13:50.480><c> are
- </c> could sell it to the state of Minnesota could sell it to the state of Minnesota or<00:15:48.000>
- </c><00:18:51.120><c> students</c> think we can offer Minnesota students think we can offer Minnesota
- </c> >> Who's the author of that one? >> Who's the author of that one?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/25/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- of Realtors, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota
- of Realtors, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota
- of Realtors, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota
- of Realtors, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota
- of Realtors, the Minnesota State Bar Association, the Minnesota Land Title Association, the Minnesota
Keywords:
veterans, benefit services, accreditation, consumer protection, civil penalties, disclosure requirements, HF102, Sibley County Road 166, Freedom Drive, Arlington, Sibley County, Minnesota transportation bonds, bonding bill, capital investment, road extension, highway access, intersection improvements, right-of-way acquisition, water main, sewer improvements
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm not, but, but it's not our authority.
- So the caption says relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority tissue premise or
- Would authorize qualifying, uh, political subdivisions to access open market financing for up to 50 years
- This bill authorizes additional financing tools, uh, that enable political subdivisions affordable implementation
- to access the open market at 50 years financing, and the, and it increases the financing program that
Bills:
HB 1520, HB 1525, HB 1530, HB 1535, HB 2068, HB 2091, HB 2347, HB 2372, HB 2805, HB 2815, HB 2867, HB 3154, HB 3482, HB 3483, HB 3663, HB 3781, HB 3901, HB 3915, HB 4135, HB 4153, HB 4158, HB 4329, HB 4331
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Regulatory authority for certain media, such as air permitting, we don't have. any sort of authority
- So the caption says, relating to the authority of the lower Colorado River Authority. tissue premise
- under that authority.
- This bill authorizes additional financing tools that enable political subdivisions affordable implementation
- open market in 50 years, financing, and it Increases the financing program that the SWIFT program from
Bills:
HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the Sabine River Authority, the SRA, provides raw water for the community.
- Bean River Authority of Texas registered for the bill. Is that correct? Yes, sir, Mr. Chairman.
- Authority sunset review date 12 years to the year 2037.
- That's the only thing that we have authority relative.
- I want to note that this is an optional authority.
Bills:
HB1520, HB1525, HB1530, HB1535, HB2068, HB2091, HB2347, HB2372, HB2805, HB2815, HB2867, HB3154, HB3482, HB3483, HB3663, HB3781, HB3901, HB3915, HB4135, HB4153, HB4158, HB4329, HB4331
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director