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• The first bill on the agenda is Senator Hoffman.
• Are there any questions on this bill? Great, I'm glad that we came up with...
• </c> Are there any questions on this bill? Are there any questions on this bill?
• I worked with Senator Ann Johnson Stewart on the amendment language to this bill.
• I think at one time was a big project.

Bills: HF4680 , HF4047 , HF4590 , HF3757 , HF3569 , HF4507 , HF4426 , HF4927 , HF4788 , HF4757 , HF4747 , HF3561 , HF4014 , HF4013 , HF4689 , HF4766 , HF4589

Committee: Senate Capital Investment

Keywords: wastewater treatment, improvements, capital investment, Greenfield, bonds, water treatment, infrastructure, municipal funding, state bonds, public utilities, HF4590, Tamarack, municipal infrastructure, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, Public Facilities Authority, sewer system, collection system, street reconstruction, local infrastructure

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• the opportunity to speak on uh house bill<00:23:28.760><c> 450</c><00:23:29.760><c> uh</c><00:23:29.880
• It's located in Duluth, right in my district, on the beautiful Lake Superior.
• Representative Sadinsky, final comments on your final bill.
• I appreciate your time and attention on a myriad of these bills.
• and I hope that you can visit this bill and I hope that you can visit Cottonwood<01:36:49.480><c> on

Bills: HF458 , HF459 , HF461 , HF449 , HF450 , HF965 , HF1280 , HF612 , HF615 , HF616 , HF622 , HF650 , HF651 , HF1045 , HF972 , HF851 , HF644 , HF1050

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• We'll now move on to the bills we have to hear today.
• /c> move we'll now move on uh to the bills move we'll now move on uh to the bills we<00:03:33.040><c>
• ><00:32:21.600><c> on</c> had Representatives Nash's bill on had Representatives Nash's bill on mandated
• were able to get agreement on that bill.
• </c> your work on the entire bill. Thank you. your work on the entire bill. Thank you.

Bills: SF1959 , HF2444 , SF2298 , HF2445 , SF2216 , HF2443 , HF2130 , HF1943 , HF2436 , HF2442

Committee: House Ways and Means

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

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• So we're back on the bill that was laid out. The chair lays back House Bill 5365.
• Team position on the bill, who you're testifying on behalf of, for the record, please. Yes, sir.
• Please state your name, who you're testifying on behalf of, and your position on the bill, please.
• on the bill for the record, please.
• That's required to put the lights on at this capital bill.

Bills: HB386 , HB1449 , HB1701 , HB2142 , HB2675 , HB2857 , HB3063 , HB3171 , HB3641 , HB3732 , HB4045 , HB4370 , HB4491 , HB4505 , HB4626 , HB5267 , HB5356

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million

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• The chair lays out House Bill 3732 and calls on Representative Martinez to explain the bill.
• As your position on the bill? Yes, sir. I'm neutral.
• Tens, follow the bill. Will you represent the position on the bill for the record, please?
• There's one more. That was after, like, over 70 witnesses on the bill. Thank you.
• We have no registered witnesses on this bill.

Bills: HB386 , HB1449 , HB1701 , HB2142 , HB2675 , HB2857 , HB3063 , HB3171 , HB3641 , HB3732 , HB4045 , HB4370 , HB4491 , HB4505 , HB4626 , HB5267 , HB5356

Committee: House Intergovernmental Affairs

Keywords: construction contracts, change orders, local government, budget limits, Texas legislation, HB 1449, mobile food vendors, food trucks, mobile food service establishments, permits, county health permit, municipal permitting, Health and Safety Code Chapter 437A, Chapter 437, inspection agreements, permit reciprocity, fee cap, preemption, large counties, population over one million

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• Members, any questions for Senator Hall on Senate Bill 1065?
• Some people like to talk about the shortcomings of their bill, but this one definitely has one in it:
• Is there anyone else wishing to testify on for or against? Senator Bill 1060, 1065.
• Anyone else on for or against Senate Bill 2743? Anyone else on for or against Senate Bill 2743?
• And we will close public testimony on Senate Bill 2743.

Bills: SB1065 , SB2117 , SB2217 , SB2363 , SB2533 , SB2742 , SB2743 , SB2881 , SB2964 , SB3013 , SB3014

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: SB 1065, handgun carry, license holder, concealed carry, open carry, government contracts, governmental entity, property lease, state agencies, local government, higher education, university, Texas Government Code, Penal Code 30.06, Penal Code 30.07, Penal Code 46.03, Second Amendment, gun rights, firearms, civil penalty

Summary: The Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1065, which would require government property contracts to prohibit contractors from barring licensed handgun holders from carrying firearms on leased or owned public property, with civil penalties and attorney general enforcement for violations. Senator Hall and invited witnesses from the Texas State Rifle Association, NRA, and Texas Gun Rights argued the bill would close a loophole exposed by the State Fair of Texas gun ban and protect law-abiding Texans’ self-defense rights. Opponents, including Moms Demand Action/Everytown, said the bill would undermine event organizers’ ability to set site-specific safety rules and could increase liability and insurance costs. Public testimony was then closed and the bill was left pending. The committee next took up Senate Bill 2742, which would create civil penalties for independent school districts and officials who use public resources for electioneering, waive immunity defenses, and expand attorney general enforcement. Senator Hagan-Bood said current law bans the conduct but lacks meaningful penalties, making injunctions the only remedy. No public testimony was heard, and the bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2743, also by Senator Hagan-Bood, which would allow a court to disqualify local prosecutors who refuse to prosecute election offenses and appoint the attorney general to handle the case, with a committee substitute adjusting the removal process through an adjacent-county judge. Opponents from the Texas Civil Rights Project argued the bill would undermine prosecutorial discretion and was vague and open to abuse, while a Harris County election official described past instances where alleged voter fraud cases were not pursued. After testimony, public comment was closed and SB 2743 was left pending.

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• </c><00:42:16.960><c> Chair</c> then to pass the bill on. Chair then to pass the bill on.
• They can't do this on every bill.
• going to be a hearing on a bill, right?
• They can't do this on every bill. right? They can't do this on every bill.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Even on one of my bills, Chair. &gt;&gt; Even on one of my bills, Chair.

Bills: HF3877 , HF3714 , HF3750 , HF3024

Committee: House Children and Families Finance and Policy

Keywords: public authorities, dissolution cases, court system, child protection, legal notice, foster care, child welfare, enrollment priority, education programs, child care assistance, foster youth, extended foster care, bill of rights, out-of-home placement, Minnesota Statutes chapter 260C, social services agency, caseworker, permanency team, sibling visitation, relative contact

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• Uh, House Bill 69 is due on water well contractors.
• I mean there's no changes. >> Any question on the bill? >> Any question on the bill?
• I mean there's no changes. >> Any question on the bill?
• &gt;&gt; Any question on the bill?
• bill across the country a lot on this bill across the country last<00:16:08.720><c> year.

Bills: HB69 , HB114 , HB161 , HB69 , HB114 , HB161

Committee: House State Government

Keywords: firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review

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• Chairman and Secretary Tepper, thank you for your work on this bill in all of its areas.
• Chairman and Secretary Tepper, thank you for your work on this bill in all of its areas.
• And we look forward to continuing to work with you on this bill. Thank you. Thank you.
• And we look forward to continuing to work with you on this bill. Thank you.
• Thank you for having me speak today, and thank you all for your service on this important bill.

Bills: S2542

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

Keywords: climate resilience, resilience bond bill, environmental bond, infrastructure spending, flood control, coastal resilience, PFAS, clean water, wetlands, nature-based solutions, housing permitting, flood disclosure, land conservation, biodiversity, forest reserves, municipal vulnerability preparedness, MVP grant program, food security, agricultural resilience, solid waste

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• You're neutral on the bill, is that correct? Yes sir, that's correct. Good morning, Mr.
• Luis Bazan for the record with the FAR International Bridge testifying on Senate Bill 2949.
• You're testifying neutral on the bill, is that correct? I approve of the bill.
• I'm just here as a resource witness on... On Senate Bill 2949, if you have any questions. Yes, sir.
• If not, Chair, recognize Vice Chair Morales to close on the bill. Thank you. Mr.

Bills: SB290 , SB2949

Committee: House Energy Resources

Keywords: LP-gas, property owner notice, natural resources, gas installations, safety notification, motor fuel, fuel transport, fuel export, transloading, export fuel transloading facility, fuel terminal, terminal operator, comptroller, Texas Tax Code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Department of Public Safety, DPS, border security, ports of entry

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• My good friend, Co-Chair Vang, we will look forward to hearing your presentation on the omnibus bill.
• , um, worked on in putting together<00:42:58.000><c> this</c><00:42:58.240><c> bill.
• I believe Representative Shang has a question on the bill. Is that okay? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
• I believe Representative Shang has a question on the bill. Is that okay? Okay.
• We'll see you all on the House floor when this bill comes to us.

Bills: HF2563

Committee: House Legacy Finance

Keywords: HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning

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• Um, one of the big issues county road.
• So, uh, with that, uh, I appreciate your support on the bill for further consideration.
• </c> support on the bill for further support on the bill for further consideration.<00:19:04.480><c>
• Representative Jacobs, final thoughts on your bill? Well, in closing, it's an important bill.
• Chair Franen, please state your name and continue on with your bill. Thank you.

Bills: HF1569 , HF460 , HF850 , HF707 , HF798 , HF852 , HF366 , HF365 , HF836 , HF866 , HF885 , HF959 , HF1196 , HF1788 , HF1349 , HF2272 , HF2652 , HF1251 , HF607

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure

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• Seeing no other questions, Representative Nadau, would you like final comments on your last two bills
• Representative Warwas, final question or final comments on your bills.
• </c><01:05:20.640><c> is</c> home what the one of the big effects is home what the one of the big effects
• So, um, proud to be the chief author on this bipartisan bill.
• All of you are on this bills up.

Bills: HF2178 , HF942 , HF2470 , HF1043 , HF1287 , HF1229 , HF1230 , HF424 , HF571 , HF404 , HF910 , HF1055 , HF318 , HF319 , HF401 , HF609 , HF306 , HF1599 , HF1881

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater

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• The second bill we have on the agenda today is House File 3777.
• Is there anyone else that would like to testify on this bill?
• And next on that, the bill is laid over.
• Thanks for the chance to give you our perspective on this bill.
• </c> you our perspective on this bill. you our perspective on this bill.

Bills: HF3458 , HF3777 , HF3778 , HF3912

Committee: House Energy Finance and Policy

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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• So with that, I'd also want to, on the House bill that Mr.
• </c> his hard work on this bill, and I his hard work on this bill, and I reserve<04:38:34.080><c> the
• Petta for their work on this bill, and I urge my colleagues to support the bill and I yield back the
• Petta for their work on this bill, and I urge my colleagues to support the bill and I yield back the
• </c> Beg for his work on this bill and urge Beg for his work on this bill and urge swift<04:59:38.638

Bills: HR432 , HR312 , HR311 , HR310 , HR309 , HR308 , HB1676 , SB356 , HR1372 , HB2175 , HB1461 , HB2466 , SB2283 , HB1830 , HR1009 , HR1008 , HR323 , HB5131 , HB4503 , HR573 , HB2916 , HB2306 , HB2290 , HB2389 , HB2388 , HB3857 , HB2293 , HR655 , HB4285 , HR1276 , HB2302

Keywords: federal labor relations, executive order, labor management, federal oversight, government reform, wildlife conservation, Pittman-Robertson, state plans, environment, approval process, Secretary of the Interior, Secure Rural Schools, reauthorization, federal land payments, county payments, state payments, payments in lieu of taxes, PILT, rural counties, forest counties

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• micromobility bill, which was crafted based on the recommendations of last year's commission on micromobility
• The bill currently groups wide ranges into one bucket.
• for clarification on the implementation of this critical bill.
• One of the areas in the and some adjustments to the bill language accordingly.
• The bill, just to touch on one tiny example, but I think is indicative, you know, the bill is written

Bills: H5400 , H5421 , H5430 , S3077 , S3089

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Transportation

Keywords: Boston, easement, highway improvement, Woburn, Burlington, public safety, transportation, land transfer, vessel transportation, Marston Mills, Osterville, Barnstable, state highway, traffic safety, maritime regulation, local legislation, Hyannis Transportation Center, Thomas S. Cahir, Cape Cod, commemorative designation

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• So we've worked with the Bankers Association on this one, making sure that this bill is going to be in
• We'll come back to you if it's on the bill.
• Representative Newell, is yours on the bill or the amendment?
• Bill number one of the 2020s session. I hate going first.
• So I'll take any questions on the bill at this time.

Bills: HB207 , HB267 , HB300 , HB464 , HB618 , HB853

Committees: House Commerce , House Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Keywords: Louisiana Auctioneers Licensing Board, auctioneer licensing, professional licensing board, board membership, gubernatorial appointments, consumer members, public at large, Public Service Commission district, East Baton Rouge Parish, venue, domicile, licensure requirements, licensed auctioneer, occupational licensing, state board governance, Act 138, home inspectors, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board

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• That's why I'm neutral on the bill. But my point was to try to embarrass you.
• Also, one point in the bill I'd just like to point out: on page 1, under 38 U.S.C. 5901, no individual
• Salaries to pay, you have bills to pay, so forth, so on.
• I am a no on this bill.
• But this bill, I'm a no on this bill, because it is an anti-immigration bill.

Bills: SB1232 , SB1421 , SB1505 , SB1511 , SB1520 , SB1803

Committee: Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Keywords: outdoor advertising, military compatibility, zoning, electronic signage, permitting, undocumented immigrants, financial services, identification requirements, loans, foreign remittances, transitional housing, military, veterans, grant program, supportive services, SB1511, commercial driver license, CDL, nondomiciled CDL, nondomiciled commercial driver license

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• Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• I mean, they just added $4 trillion to the national debt in their one big ugly bill.
• </c><00:26:21.440><c> Let</c><00:26:21.679><c> that</c> in their one big ugly bill.
• Let that in their one big ugly bill. Let that sink<00:26:22.240><c> in.
• $4</c> Office, their big ugly bill added $4 Office, their big ugly bill added $4 trillion<00:42:35.119

Bills: HB7194 , HB3377 , HB7211 , HB7148 , HR1032

Keywords: Medal of Honor, valor, Army, Nicholas Dockery, military service, James Capers Jr., Vietnam War, acts of valor, military recognition, military valor, John W. Ripley, Marine Corps, appropriations, omnibus, consolidated appropriations, fiscal year 2026, FY2026, federal spending, budget bill, defense appropriations

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• Shame on you. I'm a hell no on this bill. The Speaker pro tempore: The gentlelady from Minnesota.
• SHAME ON YOU. I'M A HELL NO ON THIS BILL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA.
• President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs on day one, and that's been one big broken promise
• Not one Democrat is saying this bill opens the government.
• NOT ONE DEMOCRAT IS SAYING THIS BILL OPENS THE GOVERNMENT.

Bills: HR874 , HB5371 , HR873

Keywords: Richard B. Cheney, Congress, House of Representatives, respect, resolution, continuing resolution, appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, government funding, federal budget, USDA, Department of Agriculture, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Veterans Affairs, VA health care, military construction, legislative branch, Congress funding