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• <00:18:09.600> And<00:18:09.720> on<00:18:09.840> Lake And on Lake Street alone
• And what happens on Lake Street does not just stay on Lake Street.
• And what happens on Lake Street does not And what happens on Lake Street does not just<00:18:41.120><
• just stay on Lake Street. just stay on Lake Street.
• standing<00:20:03.600> but<00:20:03.720> we Lake Street is still standing but we Lake

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House and Senate DFL lawmakers held a Capitol news conference to press for a $100 million small business relief package in response to the economic fallout from Operation Metro Surge and related ICE enforcement activity. Representatives Cedrick Frazier and Jay Xiong, along with Senator Susan Pappas and other supporters, said the enforcement surge caused widespread fear, reduced customer traffic, lost wages, and closures for immigrant-owned and other small businesses in Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota. They argued the state has a history of providing disaster-style aid when communities are harmed through no fault of their own and said this situation warrants similar action. Business and community testimony described specific losses: a Willmar restaurant closed after both parents were detained, a North Mankato grocery store opening was delayed, The Coven reported a 33% revenue drop at two locations, and Lake Street businesses were said to have lost substantial revenue and staff. Speakers said the damage affected workers, landlords, suppliers, and neighborhood corridors statewide, and several emphasized that the relief should come as grants or forgivable loans rather than additional debt. They also criticized House Republican leaders for tying the relief to changes in paid family leave and for blocking a public hearing. In response to questions, Frazier said negotiations were ongoing through committee chairs and conference committee, with the issue still being discussed in broader leadership talks. He said the House would need only one Republican vote in committee and on the floor to advance the measure, and identified Chair Baker as a possible supporter because of harm in his district. Speakers said the Senate has already passed the relief and urged the House to act quickly before the end of session.

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• these towns and similar towns around Lake Babusek and other lakes to address those things and prevent
• <00:31:11.799> thank in their Lakes thank in their Lakes thank you<00:31:14.480> anyone
• I actually live on a lake as well.
• shorelines I actually live on a a lake shorelines I actually live on a a lake as as as well<00:44
• story uh I have a small camp on uh Lake story uh I have a small camp on uh Lake monomac<00:45:10.359

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee began with housekeeping about report deadlines and bill scheduling, noting that reports should be submitted as soon as possible, ideally by Friday night, so they can be reviewed and filed on time. The chair explained the process for Democratic and Republican reports, reviewed the timing sheet for early bills, and said the committee was trying to stay on schedule to avoid hearings during vacation week. He also shared his contact information for questions. The committee then moved into executive session on 10 bills. On HB 13, relative to OHRV operation on certain highways in Windsor, the committee voted unanimously to retain the bill after the prime sponsor asked that it be held for possible local action. On HB 127, extending the closing date of OHRV trails on the Connecticut River headquarters property from September 30 to Columbus Day, members debated economic benefits for Pittsburgh versus concerns about local control, conservation easements, and hunting impacts. The committee voted 11-5 ought to pass; the chair noted it would not go on consent and would have a fiscal note. On HB 174, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,500 pounds unladen dry weight, supporters argued the change could help accommodate electric vehicles and heavier equipment, while opponents raised concerns about undefined terms, enforcement, private landowner rights, and unintended consequences. The committee voted 8-7 ought to pass. On HB 203, requiring C-COT approved personal flotation devices while on New Hampshire state waters, the committee heard a split between members who emphasized personal responsibility and those who said the bill would improve safety and education and could reduce drowning deaths. The motion to ITL failed 11-5, meaning the committee rejected the motion to kill the bill and advanced it instead. The transcript then moved on to HB 332, allowing for the establishment of a village district, but the discussion of that bill was not included in the provided excerpt.

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• in Madison County, and 4-H Camp Cloverleaf on Lake Francis in Highlands County. 4-H focuses on four
• This includes our current push for 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison County.
• We have already secured federal, private, and university... 4-H Camp Cherry Lake.
• Champion for 4-H and Camp Cherry Lake.
• This funding will be instrumental in our continued efforts to revitalize Camp Cherry Lake.

Summary: The Agriculture Committee took up SB 806, the consumer and agricultural equipment right-to-repair bill by Senator Trumbull. Trumbull said the measure would expand repair options for portable wireless devices and farm equipment while protecting trade secrets. The committee adopted two amendments: one clarifying the bill does not apply to motor vehicles, and a technical staff amendment. Testimony was mixed: an Everglades Equipment representative opposed the bill, warning it could weaken local dealer support, reduce parts inventory, and increase downtime for farmers; the Consumer Technology Association also opposed the bill in its current form, citing concerns about a patchwork of state repair laws, private lawsuits, and inconsistent standards. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 806 by a roll call vote of 4-0, with Senator Rouson not voting. The committee then heard a presentation from Florida 4-H state officers Timmy Hawes, Summer Wayne, and Taylor Thigpin. They described 4-H as a youth development organization focused on citizenship and leadership, agriculture, STEM, and healthy living, serving more than 216,000 youth statewide. They highlighted personal stories about how 4-H built confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills, and they outlined goals to grow participation to 300,000 youth and to invest in 4-H camps, especially Camp Cherry Lake and Camp Timpoochee, as year-round learning sites. Senators praised the program and asked questions about how youth get involved and what drives participation. Florida FFA state officers Hope Storder and Isabel Jenkins then presented on agricultural education and FFA. They explained FFA’s three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development, and noted that Florida now has more than 65,000 FFA members and that state funding has allowed all agricultural education students to participate at no cost. They emphasized agriculture’s role in feeding a growing population and discussed how technology, innovation, and urban agriculture can help meet future production needs. Senators commended the organization’s work and its role in preparing future leaders and agricultural professionals. At the end of the meeting, Senator Burton requested a group photo with the students, and the committee agreed.

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• Brian Lake, Minnesota State Bar Association: “Thank you, Madam Chair. My name is Brian Lake.
• We want to 5,000 lakes.
• manage,00 lakes for invasive species. manage,00 lakes for invasive species.
• There's lake associations.
• There's lake associations.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• of lake shore sold.
• of lake shore sold.
• of lake shore sold.
• I live on a lake.
• I live on a lake. I Yep. I live on a lake.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:07:50.400> campus Boston Scientific Arbor Lakes campus Boston Scientific Arbor Lakes campus
• the cities of Blaine and Spring Lake the cities of Blaine and Spring Lake Park<01:21:08.320>
• was traveling westbound on Bunker Lake was traveling westbound on Bunker Lake Boulevard<01:22:41.360
• the local Frontage Road in Forest Lake the local Frontage Road in Forest Lake which<01:25:16.719
• bar uh which is the city of Ham Lake bar uh which is the city of Ham Lake Mark<01:42:47.520>

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Street, George Modular Housing in North Minneapolis, Red Lake Trading Post in Red Lake, and Climate
• Street, George Modular Housing in North Minneapolis, Red Lake Trading Post in Red Lake, and Climate
• Street, George Modular Housing in North Minneapolis, Red Lake Trading Post in Red Lake, and Climate
• the historic coliseum building on Lake the historic coliseum building on Lake Street,<00:03:28.800
• Trading Post in Minneapolis, Red Lake Trading Post in Red<00:03:32.319> Lake,<00:03:32.799>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 2360, as amended by H.F. 2360A1, which would create a state-level New Markets Tax Credit-style program modeled on the federal program. Chair Swedzinski explained that the bill is intended to drive investment across Minnesota, including a requirement that at least 50% of the $200 million allocation be directed to greater Minnesota, and noted that the program would run for 12 months with state oversight to help guide investments. Testimony in support came from Alex Stuponic of Advantage Capital and Jason Wabama of Advanced Machine Guarding Solutions in Hibbing. Stuponic described the federal New Markets program as a tool for directing capital to low-income and underserved communities, cited Minnesota projects that have already benefited from federal funding, and argued that state programs in other states have successfully attracted more investment. Wabama said the credit could help rural businesses like his expand, noting that his Hibbing company has grown from one employee in 2021 to 22 employees and hopes to reach 50 employees while eventually becoming an ESOP. Chair Gomez raised concerns about the bill’s changes, especially the set-aside of half the funds for one region and the five-year carryforward, saying the proposal seemed arbitrary and more permissive and that there was likely not room in the budget for the $100 million cost this year. In response, Swedzinski said the fiscal note pushes costs into future years, with the first costs beginning in 2028-2029, and emphasized that the structure would allow the investment benefits to occur upfront. The amendment was adopted, and the bill, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.

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• So I've got one particular lake in my district, Ayat Lake, almost completely choked off at times with
• And so that's how we set priorities of which lakes we receive funding from.
• It'll overtake a lake. I mean, it'll just close it in.
• Cole, I have Cattle Lake in my district, the entire lakes in my district, Blight-Bio.
• Everybody lives around Caddo Lake; water their yard out of the lake.

Keywords: 965, house, all

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• We're here because our Cuyuna Lakes area is about 400 square miles with five beautiful lakes.
• And all the folks from outside of Forest Lake in those communities come in to the city of Forest Lake
• um Forest Lake is a regional center. um Forest Lake is a regional center.
• Forest Lake serves as a department.
• As a lakes, and our many schools.

Bills: HF4094, HF3390, HF3813, HF3583, HF3751, HF4324, HF4789, HF3596, HF4033, HF4424, HF4053

Keywords: Crosby, local sales tax, bonding authority, community projects, voter approval, Owatonna, use tax, special law, community center, municipal finance, capital project, sales and use tax, local option tax, city tax, public facility, general election, bond referendum, debt limit, levy limit, Minnesota local government

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• , and restore water quality in lakes, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers<00:54:12.480>
• So again, and 12% of the state's lakes.
• <01:34:34.719> for know these often the metro lakes for know these often the metro lakes for
• <01:34:40.320> in likely to go out and use the lakes in likely to go out and use the lakes
• and well the quality of the metro lakes and well the quality of<01:35:01.679> lakes<01:35:02.000

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I especially appreciate our colleague from 20 Minutes from Tule Lake.
• Linda Yasumura from Tule Lake. Hannah Hatsunaka from Amachi. Louis Nishimura from Tule Lake.
• Terry Endo, Topaz, Alice Tabuchi, Tule Lake, Kiyoshi Kato, Topaz, Sayako Fukumon, Tule Lake, Takeo Kato
• Lester Uchida, Amachi, Nancy Hashimoto, Tule Lake, Joe Nishikawa, Rohwer, Helen Sakaishi, Tule Lake,
• Hideko Sakazaki, Tule Lake.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• , the growing threat to Minnesota's lakes, the growing threat to Minnesota's lakes, rivers,<00:02
• <00:04:14.879> and lives in the land of 10,000 lakes and lives in the land of 10,000 lakes
• the [clears throat] Lake Superior AGOT. the [clears throat] Lake Superior AGOT.
• Days in Moose Lake.
• Northshore and the Lake Superior AGOT. Northshore and the Lake Superior AGOT.

Bills: HF3793, HF3699, HF793, HF3322, HF3426

Keywords: groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements

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• It's on Boulder Lake. It is a woman-owned business.
• It's on Boulder Lake. It is a woman-owned business.
• <00:19:41.960> shore you know tear apart the the lake shore you know tear apart the the lake
• <00:37:20.040> band<00:37:20.359> of Leech Lake band of Leech Lake band of ojibway<
• owned by the Grand Portage band of Lake owned by the Grand Portage band of Lake Superior Superior

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Hurricane Lake is dependent upon the White River. Okay.
• Consequently, that area was a lake for a long time. It never has been intended to be a lake.
• The lake work, for all intents and purposes, is complete.
• But Lake Frierson up in Craighead County—that's a fishing game lake.
• In driving by Lake Conway, the property owners that have the docks around the lake, what is the process

Summary: The committee first heard from Arkansas State Police leadership about the agency’s role in federal immigration enforcement. Colonel Mike Hager said State Police has completed 287(g) training for all but 12 officers and is authorized to assist ICE in limited circumstances, but is not an immigration enforcement agency. He emphasized that troopers only make immigration-related notifications after lawful stops or arrests for other offenses, and that the agency uses discretion and chain-of-command approval for any planned operation. Members asked about how immigration status is determined, whether stops are tracked, whether local agencies are participating, and whether there are costs or reimbursement mechanisms; Hager said the agency began tracking encounters in September and had 48 detentions since then, most tied to other criminal violations such as DWIs or domestic violence. He also said there were no current planned immigration operations beyond assisting federal partners. The committee then received an update from Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock on wildlife management areas, waterfowl habitat, and related infrastructure. He reported that most moist-soil units and green tree reservoirs were flooded or near normal, with one new pump not yet operational and a vandalized Ed Gordon/Point Remove pump back in service since December. He also said the Lake Conway dam and water-control work were progressing, with a public meeting scheduled at Mayflower High School. Questions followed about dock removal notices, maintenance on other water-control structures, and a recent fatal boating accident at Baumito WMA, which Schoenrock described as a high-speed collision in flooded timber and said the agency was working on a safety memorial effort with the victim’s widow. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on duck season, drought conditions, and criticism of the Flyway Federation’s push to restrict hunting over standing corn. Schoenrock said Arkansas remains the nation’s top duck-hunting destination, but drought and warm weather have reduced water availability and caused ducks to move north; he cited survey numbers showing 1.4 million ducks in the state at the end of December but a much lower January count. He argued that standing corn is legal and that federal habitat and water policy, not Arkansas law, drives long-term duck populations. Members raised concerns about changing migration patterns, the role of private clubs, federal regulation, and the possible effects of wind turbines and solar panels on waterfowl; Schoenrock and Commissioner Chris Caldwell said the commission is studying those issues, including a University of Arkansas at Monticello project on avoidance behavior, and that no immediate regulatory changes were announced. The committee took no formal vote and adjourned after the presentations and questions.

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• Deanna Thomas, who's the executive director of Lake Technical College.
• Sponsored by the Lake County School District, Lake Tech proudly holds the distinction of being Florida's
• Since the 2021-22 school year, enrollment has surged at Lake Tech by 31%.
• This creative space will house joint programs offered by Lake Technical College and Lake Sumter State
• College in collaboration with Lake County Schools' flexible high school option.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education received an overview of Florida’s career and technical education (CTE) system from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell, who described the state’s CTE pathways, program types, enrollment and completion growth, quality audit metrics, and the Master Credentials List used to identify credentials of value. He highlighted record postsecondary CTE enrollment and completions, strong statewide performance in talent attraction, and several funding tools supporting expansion, including Open Door, the Florida First Responder Scholarship, Workforce Development Capitalization grants, Perkins funding, CAPE performance incentives, and apprenticeship grants. Senators asked about eligibility for Open Door and first responder aid, top industry certifications, and the teacher apprenticeship initiative. A panel of college and technical school leaders then described how state and federal funding has supported local program growth and facility expansion. Santa Fe College, Palm Beach State College, North Florida Technical College, Lake Technical College, Florida Gateway College, and Manatee Technical College each cited increases in enrollment, high placement or licensure pass rates, and new or expanded programs in nursing, welding, CDL, automotive, manufacturing, public safety, and apprenticeship. Several speakers emphasized partnerships with hospitals, employers, school districts, and local governments, and noted that grants helped fund equipment, renovations, and new training hubs. Palm Beach State also raised a request to broaden line funding beyond nursing to other health science fields, and multiple presenters asked for more flexibility, multi-year support, and continued or increased funding to sustain growth. Members discussed broader challenges, including the difficulty of sustaining grant-funded growth after initial awards, the lag between enrollment growth and funding formulas, and alignment problems for dual enrollment and technical programs with high school schedules. Senators also noted the need to balance support for high-demand core programs like nursing and welding with the ability to respond quickly to emerging industries such as AI and space. The meeting ended with no formal action beyond adjournment after Senator Davis moved to adjourn.

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• enhance restore water quality in lakes enhance restore water quality in lakes rivers<00:18:15.840
• Sportsman's groups it could be Lake Sportsman's groups it could be Lake Associations<00:27:03.399
• The dark spot here on the map is Tiger Lake, and that’s a designated wildlife lake, so it’s managed for
• The dark spot here on the map is Tiger Lake, and that’s a designated wildlife lake, so it’s managed for
• <00:54:19.359> so that's a designated Wildlife Lake so that's a designated Wildlife Lake so

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The Legacy Finance Committee held its first meeting of the session, with members and staff introducing themselves and the chair emphasizing the committee’s role in overseeing Minnesota’s Legacy Amendment funds. The committee then received an overview of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund from Mary Davis. She explained that the fund receives 19.75% of the 1% sales tax, is constitutionally limited to arts education, arts access, and preserving Minnesota history and cultural heritage, and is not a guaranteed base for prior recipients. She reviewed major recipients and statutory requirements, including the Minnesota State Arts Board’s 47% share, funding for the Historical Society, libraries, humanities and cultural organizations, public media, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. She also noted the 5% reserve requirement, reporting obligations, and a 2023 legislative directive to improve access through free or reduced admission and outreach to households regardless of income. The committee next heard from Janelle Taylor on the natural resources funds, focusing on the Clean Water Fund and Parks and Trails Fund. She said the Clean Water Fund receives 33% of Legacy revenues and must be used to protect, enhance, and restore water quality and protect groundwater, with at least 5% dedicated to drinking water sources. She described the Clean Water Council’s recommendation process and said most of the money goes to Board of Water and Soil Resources projects, with additional funding for PCA and DNR monitoring. In response to a question about Hastings and PFAS contamination, she said the legislature could appropriate clean water money if the project fits the constitutional criteria and protects drinking water sources. For the Parks and Trails Fund, she explained it receives 14.25% of Legacy revenues and is allocated under the long-standing 40-40-20 split: 40% to state parks and trails, 40% to metropolitan regional parks and trails, and 20% to Greater Minnesota regional parks and trails. House Fiscal Analysis staff then reviewed the reserve requirement and available balances, noting that each Legacy fund must keep a 5% reserve to protect against forecast changes. For the upcoming biennium, they cited approximately $327.229 million available for the Outdoor Heritage Fund, $184.73 million for the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and $133.13 million for the Parks and Trails Fund, with the Clean Water Fund total discussed earlier at about $311 million. Members briefly discussed the importance of the reserve and the zero-base nature of the funds. The committee then moved on to an overview of the Outdoor Heritage Fund and Outdoor Heritage Council from Mark Johnson and Joe Pelco, who explained that the fund was approved by voters in 2008, lasts 25 years, receives about one-third of the 3/8 of 1% sales tax, and is used to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands, prairies, forests, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. They described the council’s statutory role, the small grants program for projects from $5,000 to $500,000, and the annual recommendation process, but no votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.

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• We want to continue to be the Land of 10,000 Lakes and not the Land of 10,000 lake accesses.
• We want to continue to be the Land of 10,000 Lakes and not the Land of 10,000 lake accesses.
• We want to continue to be the Land of 10,000 Lakes and not the Land of 10,000 lake accesses.
• The happiest parts of my childhood were at this lake, on this beach.
• grandparents have a cabin on blanch Lake grandparents have a cabin on blanch Lake which<01:54:25.440

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• These are many of the roads that many people enjoy using to get to their favorite cabin on a lake, hunting
• to get to their favorite cabin on a lake to get to their favorite cabin on a lake hunting<00:02:
• access for millions of motans uh Lake access for millions of motans uh most<00:04:49.360> of<
• <00:08:43.760> that<00:08:43.880> we<00:08:43.959> all to the lakes that we
• all to the lakes that we all value<00:08:45.760> representative<00:08:46.240> Tab<00:08

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <01:20:45.199> uh<01:20:45.440> remission the lake uh remission the lake uh remission
• And as we heard in testimony, lakes.
• Um, Partridge Lake in Littleton was done last year, and in May we fully expect Babus Lake in Marramac
• Nippo Lake was done a few condition. Nippo Lake was done a few years<01:31:21.840> ago.
• on doing something about this on lakes on doing something about this on lakes and<01:33:53.920><

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Um, which lake? The Big Creek Lake.
• >> Um, which lake? The the Big Creek Lake. >> Um, which lake?
• The the Big Creek Lake.
• Creek Lake was a public body of water. Creek Lake was a public body of water.
• Is it Big Creek Lake?

Bills: SB222, HB560, HB475, HB484, HB583, HB542, HB566

Keywords: medical clinic board, clinic board, hospital bankruptcy, Chapter 11, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, municipal indebtedness, municipal bankruptcy, health care provider, acute care hospital, lease property, board immunity, director liability, civil liability, healthcare finance, insolvency, debt readjustment, federal bankruptcy law, Alabama Code 11-58-5.2, library materials