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• Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota School
• Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota School
• Cities, Association of Minnesota Counties, Minnesota Association of Townships, and Minnesota School
• <00:34:50.639> but out a million dollars to Minnesota but out a million dollars to Minnesota
• Did the state of Minnesota request or receive any of that funding from 2022-2023?

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• under the hood issues with Minnesota under the hood issues with Minnesota Housing<00:08:44.399><
• message to uh the folks in Minnesota message to uh the folks in Minnesota that<00:21:49.760>
• for Minnesota. Thank you. for Minnesota. Thank you. >> Thank<00:36:29.200> you.
• and opportunity in greater Minnesota. and opportunity in greater Minnesota.
• <01:12:41.120> Um, Minnesota House. Um, Minnesota House.

Bills: HF1141

Keywords: housing, finance, affordable housing, infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, supportive housing, homeless prevention, elderly assistance, community development, 1183, house

Summary: The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee met to consider its finance and policy bill, House File 1141, which Chair Howard moved to re-refer to Ways and Means. The committee adopted the DE2 amendment and first removed a tax-related section with the A1 amendment. Chair Howard then described the bill as a bipartisan package aimed at addressing Minnesota’s housing shortage while remaining budget-neutral, highlighting $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds, $20 million for Greater Minnesota workforce housing, $150,000 for homeownership counseling, $150,000 for a senior housing pilot, and rental assistance through the existing FHPAP program using Tyler settlement funds. He also outlined policy changes to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency oversight, reporting, and use of interest earnings. Several amendments were considered. The A4 amendment, deleting a lived-experience provision after discussions between DHS and MHFA, was adopted. Representative Norris offered the A2 amendment to dedicate $15 million in housing infrastructure bonds to manufactured home park acquisition and improvements; members from both parties expressed support for manufactured housing but concerns about earmarking, and Norris withdrew the amendment after the discussion. Norris then offered the A3 amendment to deny local and state affordable housing aid to cities imposing moratoriums on new housing; Chair Howard supported the concept, but Norris withdrew it as a tax-related provision. After the amendments were withdrawn, the committee adopted the DE2 as amended and moved to testimony. Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho said the agency was still reviewing the proposal but supported the overall housing goals, including funding for FHPAP, homeownership assistance, and supportive housing. She raised concerns about the proposed transfer of agency funds and redirection of interest earnings, warning that the changes could affect agency autonomy, investor and rating agency confidence, staffing, and long-term program integrity. Members then began questioning her about the agency’s finances and the bill’s impact.

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• bill HF 1277 in order to make Minnesota bill HF 1277 in order to make Minnesota more<00:04:43.639
• <00:16:09.680> to this bill we are asking Minnesota to this bill we are asking Minnesota to
• uh color printing at the Minnesota uh color printing at the Minnesota Legislature<00:17:21.120><
• Minnesota has a choice.
• Duluth and Northeast Minnesota.

Bills: HF1277, HF1006

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, property tax, abatement, land bank, redevelopment, political subdivision, 1183, house

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• ,<00:09:08.400> and tax on the people of Minnesota, and tax on the people of Minnesota, and
• <00:13:33.440> is we are seeing in greater Minnesota is we are seeing in greater Minnesota
• a differentiator, that does Minnesota a differentiator, that does make<00:35:05.520> Minnesota
• housing gap in greater Minnesota. housing gap in greater Minnesota.
• <01:31:22.480> So<01:31:23.200> uh greater Minnesota. So uh greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF3279, HF1879, HF1417, HF2462

Keywords: housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing

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• operations that oversee Minnesota operations that oversee Minnesota lottery<00:16:18.160> ticket
• that is subject to the Minnesota that is subject to the Minnesota Government<00:32:41.000> data
• The homeownership rate is more than 70% in Minnesota in general, but for Black folks in Minnesota it
• The homeownership rate is more than 70% in Minnesota in general, but for Black folks in Minnesota it
• <01:43:06.639> in rate is more than 70% in Minnesota in rate is more than 70% in Minnesota

Bills: HF1867, HF1240

Keywords: lottery, retailer contracts, Minnesota Statutes, contract qualifications, public integrity, criminal background, legislative auditor, public funds, state government, compliance, transparency, 1183, house

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• I have met with both Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota in meeting with them.
• are moving to Minnesota. are moving to Minnesota.
• graduated from a Minnesota high school. graduated from a Minnesota high school.
• seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.
• Minnesota post-secondary institutions. Minnesota post-secondary institutions.

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• then Maria King from the uh Minnesota then Maria King from the uh Minnesota Department<00:25:52.399
• Greater Minnesota is missed um then the Greater Minnesota is missed um then the following<00:30:45.519
• not an option for over half of Minnesota not an option for over half of Minnesota senior senior
• <01:24:15.679> in member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota in member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
• Next is Brian Elliott, SEIU Minnesota State Council. Thank you.

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 1183, house

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• Minnesota currently encourage the 75th. Minnesota currently pays the 75th.
• Minnesota currently encourage the 75th. Minnesota currently pays the 75th.
• Minnesota. Do you have a any follow-up? Minnesota. Do you have a any follow-up?
• . for all of Minnesota.
• What have we done for Minnesota? What have we done for Minnesota?

Bills: HF2136, HF4195, HF4548, HF4432, HF4174, HF3024, HF4389, HF3773

Keywords: youth intervention, grants, community support, early intervention services, nonprofit, Minnesota human services, forecast adjustment, budget forecast, appropriations, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, Health Care Access Fund, general fund, behavioral health, housing support, General Assistance, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, MFIP, DWP, child care assistance

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• I'm David Kelleher from the Minnesota Historical Society.
• According to a study from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the University of Minnesota
• I'm from northern Minnesota, where we have trails everywhere.
• I'm with the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota.
• State parks are among the most special places in Minnesota.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• proposing for the John Rose Minnesota proposing for the John Rose Minnesota Oval.<00:01:54.399><
• <00:02:22.239> Speed including the Greater Minnesota Speed including the Greater Minnesota
• ,<00:02:48.400> from from across the state of Minnesota, from from across the state of Minnesota
• <00:04:28.560> This Minnesota and across the state. This Minnesota and across the state.
• c> received<00:41:57.520> $2 Minnesota legislature, we received $2 Minnesota legislature,

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• I'm the state policy lead for Move Minnesota Action.
• Child care centers with a site in Minnesota.
• I'm here today because child care in greater Minnesota is in crisis.
• However, in reality, here in Minnesota, my lived experience and...
• It's for so many Minnesota families like mine.

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• in support for almost 75% of Minnesota in support for almost 75% of Minnesota families<00:52:49.319
• dollars back in the hands of Minnesota dollars back in the hands of Minnesota families<00:53:10.319
• level of subsidies provided in Minnesota level of subsidies provided in Minnesota and<00:53:29.720
• <00:53:56.079> with 85% of the families in Minnesota with 85% of the families in Minnesota
• Thank you for your time. achievable qpi Minnesota has directly achievable qpi Minnesota has directly

Bills: HF1367, HF2732, HF1897, HF1424, HF1383, HF2728, HF2863, HF1685, HF2929

Keywords: child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination

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• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• So the breakdown is $100,000 from the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, $150,000 from the Minnesota
• Paul near Red Wing, Minnesota.
• Paul near Redwing Minnesota pray Paul near Redwing Minnesota pray supports<00:59:26.640> the<00
• Tracy and also the state of Minnesota Tracy and also the state of Minnesota for<01:13:42.440>
• billion after working with Minnesota billion after working with Minnesota Department<01:35:44.119

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

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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• will go to the state of Minnesota will go to the state of Minnesota for<00:13:38.360> further
• Central Minnesota economic corridor. Central Minnesota economic corridor.
• Minnesota. Minnesota. Uh<01:03:17.640> thank<01:03:18.000> you.
• , Minnesota.
• Sorry, Madam Chair. greater Minnesota, you know. And and I greater Minnesota, you know.

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• <00:16:24.360> statute get under Minnesota statute get under Minnesota statute 611a<00:16:
• I'm a lifelong Minnesota resident.
• Mr. law.' long Minnesota long Minnesota resident<00:21:26.440> if<00:21:26.679> this<00
• prison two years ago the Minnesota prison two years ago the Minnesota legislation<00:21:40.080><
• I'm here to represent the Minnesota I'm here to represent the Minnesota sheriff's<00:54:45.720><

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• Again, it’s not just Northern Minnesota. This is 12 counties.
• Representative Igo continued: “It’s not just Northern Minnesota. This is 12 counties.
• I’m the president of Aspirus Lake View here in Two Harbors, Minnesota.
• <00:47:33.359> and in the University of Minnesota and in the University of Minnesota and you'll
• <00:51:49.680> and group in North Eastern Minnesota and group in North Eastern Minnesota and

Bills: HF110, HF111, HF263, HF105

Keywords: HF110, Adrian Independent School District, Independent School District No. 511, school construction, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, refundable exemption, construction materials, capital improvements, school roofing, playground remodel, retaining walls, plumbing, bathroom remodel, locker room remodel, window replacements, local tax relief, general fund appropriation, Minnesota chapter 297A, retroactive tax refund

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• assault coalitions, my organization, the Minnesota Indian Women Sexual Assault Coalition, the Minnesota
• coalition, the Minnesota general crime coalition, the Minnesota Alliance<00:08:27.280> on<00:
• . counties in Southwest Minnesota.
• > counting<00:26:41.800> on Survivors in Minnesota are counting on Survivors in Minnesota
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• group uh our goals are to help Minnesota group uh our goals are to help Minnesota Farmers<00:04:
• Minnesota agriculture.
• that you see in Minnesota today.
• and Minnesota corn Association and and Minnesota corn Association and Minnesota<01:19:35.520> biofields
• Farm Bureau and Fueling Minnesota.

Bills: HF770, HF857, HF38, HF1500, HF43

Keywords: HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B

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• Minnesota residents are seeing it all, and they are calling for help."
• I am a resident of Beltrami County living in Minnesota.
• Minnesota has been industry standard for decades.
• Again, Peter Equity from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
• Again, Peter Equity from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

Bills: HF4881, HF4867, HF4422, HF4223

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value