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• It is a refile. of last session.
• Members, this legislation is a refile of AR 35 from the last session, the 88th legislative session, which
• We do it every single session.
• Again, this session. Yes, it is.
• Senator Bettencourt has Senator Middleton's bills this session.

Bills: SB16, SB76, SB310, SB311, SB396, SB505, SB827, SB964, SB1209, SB1210, SB1386, SB1470, SB2035, SJR37, SB 16

Keywords: voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity

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• Assembly is now in session. Assemblymember Sharp Collins notices the absence of a quorum.
• And shorter, and today, the day and night will be of equal length.
• Moving on to announcements, session schedule as follows.
• Close Friday, March 21st, no floor session, no check-in session.
• Monday, March 24th, floor session at 1 PM.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• In addition, in order to help the governor's border security priority in the 84th legislative session
• I was here in the 86th and 87th legislative sessions.
• In the last session, it did go to calendars and came out of calendars.
• And so it's going to be subject to appropriations each session? Yes, sir.
• But it will just be subject to appropriation each session.

Bills: HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479, HB 43, HB 3364, HB 3469, HB 3479

Keywords: agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs

Summary: The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.

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• But we did go ahead because when you look at the length of time that would take to either litigate with
• Nasty respiratory virus and this is my first trip over this session, so it's particularly good to be
• With water being a key priority of this session.
• In some cases, a planned excavation is many miles in length.
• To say this is a water session is an understatement. We're all focused on water.

Bills: HB206, HB 1285, HB1335, HJR107, HB206

Keywords: pipeline, construction, cash bond, county authority, local government, HB 1285, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, drones, unmanned aircraft, UAS, drone inspections, oil and gas, pipeline inspection, surface mining, well sites, tank batteries, disposal wells, injection sites, natural resources

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• think we have done a couple of things to attempt to provide more options over the last couple of sessions
• to consumers um last couple of sessions to consumers um about<00:57:01.920> what<00:57:02.160
• > that<01:10:22.560> it<01:10:22.719> allows<01:10:22.960> safety bit of length
• that it allows safety bit of length that it allows safety deposit<01:10:23.679> leases<01:10:
• But yes, we uh we are one way session.

Bills: HF1546, HF2403, HF2389, HF2398

Keywords: fire safety, public safety, statewide fire code, code cleanup, repeal, obsolete statutes, matches, strike-anywhere matches, safety matches, match packaging, match storage, tent safety, flame resistant tents, public assembly tents, flammable materials, fire code modernization, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation

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• Budgets are rewritten every session.
• One needs God's help to do that, which is why every session of the Supreme Court of the United States
• , every session of the U.S.
• Circuit, and every session of the Supreme Court of Texas begins with a prayer to God to help judges do
• be satisfied with his turn at the conference table, where he was famous for thinking out loud, at length

Summary: The Supreme Court of Texas held a ceremonial investiture for two new justices, James Sullivan and Kyle Hawkins. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock opened the session with welcoming remarks and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem sung by Trooper Alena Gallardo. The event included an invocation by Father Dean Wilhelm, emphasizing the importance of justice and the rule of law. Governor Greg Abbott praised the new justices, highlighting their qualifications and the significance of their appointments to the court. Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Hawkins, while Judge Thomas Griffith administered the oath to Justice Sullivan. Both justices expressed gratitude for their appointments and acknowledged the support of their families, mentors, and colleagues. The ceremony also honored former justices Jeff Boyd and Nathan Hecht, with heartfelt tributes reflecting on their contributions to the court and the legal community in Texas. The event concluded with a benediction by Reverend Greg Davidson, encouraging the justices to work diligently and honorably in their new roles.

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• WE DID GREAT WORK IN THIS COMMUNITY LAST SESSION SO I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE.
• PLEASE REACH OUT AND CONTACT THEM WITH ANY HELP OF ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THROUGHOUT THE SESSION.
• OUR ROLES IN THE SESSION REMAIN THE SAME.
• WE REGRETFULLY INFORM OF THAT WE LOOK FORWARD TO TALKING TO HIM LATER THROUGHOUT THE SESSION IN THE COMMITTEE
• Woodson: YOU SPOKE ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT YOU KEEP THE INFORMATION THERE.

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• LORD, WE SPEAK BLESSINGS OVER TODAY'S SESSION, OVER OUR SENATORS, OUR GOVERNOR, AND THE GREAT STATE OF
• WE TOOK GREAT LENGTHS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS THAT WERE NOT ADDRESSED.
• AS A SPONSOR OF ALL OF THE COVID MANDATE PACKAGES IN THE SPECIAL SESSION OF YOU, FALL TO GO.
• Is the fluoride issue something important coming into use this session, and are you looking for a vehicle
• But most of us came here wanting to do one thing and coming into this session.

Bills: SJR39, SB22, SB30, SB33, SB34, SB37, SB75, SB209, SB310, SB505, SB552, SB618, SB626, SB636, SB732, SB747, SB762, SB769, SB819, SB825, SB870, SB926, SB964, SB1030, SB1080, SB1099, SB1124, SB1177, SB1208, SB1233, SB1314, SB1325, SB1333, SB1405, SB1455, SB1506, SB1524, SB1541, SB1577, SB1579, SB1596, SB1646, SB1667, SB1727, SB1750, SB1758, SB1760, SB1791, SB1804, SB1806, SB1869, SB1923, SB1927, SB1951, SB1960, SB1962, SB2023, SB2024, SB2056, SB2078, SB2122, SB2129, SB2180, SB2183, SB2185, SB2207, SB2252, SB2361, SB2365, SB2368, SB2405, SB2411, SB2420, SB2425, SB2569, SB2717, SJR36, SJR50, SJR39, SJR63, SJR68, SCR12, SCR39, SCR38, SCR37, SCR42, SCR29, SB762, SB1596, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1539, SB1505, SB583, SB957, SB1502, SB507, SB1026, SB1349, SB1433, SB1434, SB310, SB505, SB264, SB1364, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB619, SB1122, SB1877, SB732, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1333, SB1436, SB964, SB287, SB2143, SB261, SB1247, SB1882, SB618, SB393, SB2243, SB2226, SB1919, SB1791, SB22, SB651, SB1080, SB826, SB1079, SB1243, SB1504, SB1851, SB1879, SB2237, SB1257, SB2034, SB1522, SB1151, SB596, SB1191, SB226, SB570, SB870, SB991, SB60, SB1401, SB1728, SB586, SB529, SB217, SB209, SB1923, SB1839, SB387, SB1874, SB1872, SB1873, SB1921, SB1883, SB1620, SB1838, SB2024, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB2166, SB510, SB33, SB2420, SB1860, SB1541, SB1314, SB1398, SB1869, SB1750, SB855, SB1233, SB2425, SB2037, SB1758, SB1759, SB2365, SB1924, SB1818, SB1405, SB1762, SB1968, SB1977, SB2077, SB2321, SB1662, SB1663, SB2124, SB2204, SB1855, SB863, SB37, SB819, SB2078, SB2252, SB1962, SB2253, SB825, SB1577, SB1184, SB2018, SB2206, SB1901, SB1030, SB2368, SB1963, SB1960, SB1643, SB1625, SB1299, SB841, SB668, SB584, SB231, SB2411, SB1085, SB2431, SB2231, SB1490, SB530, SB34, SB1261, SB552, SB1099, SB1646, SB2180, SB1804, SB1937, SB1936, SB2569, SB1372, SB1208, SB1124, SB1506, SB1806, SB1868, SB2361, SB2314, SB769, SB1409, SB2122, SB434, SB1214, SB1951, SB2183, SB2046, SB1667, SB1870, SB1727, SB2405, SB2127, SB1975, SB1760, SB1734, SB1335, SB2066, SB2129, SB2246, SB2439, SB1624, SB1244, SB1468, SB2717, SB1612, SB1262, SB604, SB2395, SB2185, SB1832, SB1745, SB1746, SB2207, SB2023, SB1784, SB1524, SB626, SB528, SB437, SB269, SB1137, SB968, SB636, SB747, SB1325, SB1789, SB1455, SB2056, SB75, SB1940, SB2052, SB1927, SB2010, SB1579, SB2068, SB3034, SB844, SB1920, SB1177, SB1558, SB1236, SB1044, SB926, SB884, SB463, SB331, SB227, SB240, SB517, SB1200, SB1410, SB1626, SB1845, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB1717, SB2053, SB546, SB2141, SB2949, SB2323, SB2200, SB2332, SB2199, SB1642, SB1150, SB1757, SB2050, SB1138, SB2051, SB2626, SB2458, SB1864, SB30, SB2201, SB1862, SB1583, SB1583, SB1055, SB2660, SB1898, SB2662, SB2662, SB2161, SB2161, SB2964, SB2881, SB1065, SB1065, SB801, SB2743, SB2533, SB2533, SB1413, SB1413, SB1, SB34, SB310, SB819, SB1030, SB1124, SB1208, SB1233, SB1333, SB1405, SB1541, SB1750, SB1758, SB1869, SB2078, SB2365, SB2411, SB762, SB33, SB37, SB505, SR402, SR409, SB2695, SB2695

Keywords: constitutional amendment, veto override, legislature power, governor, Texas Constitution, Texas, moving image industry, incentive program, film production, grant funding, job creation, economic development, wildfire, wildfire mitigation, wildfire prevention, volunteer fire department, Texas A&M Forest Service, West Texas A&M University, prescribed burning, fuel loading

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• LORD, WE SPEAK BLESSINGS OVER TODAY'S SESSION, OVER OUR SENATORS, OUR GOVERNOR AND THE GREAT STATE OF
• WE TOOK GREAT LENGTHS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS THAT WERE NOT ADDRESSED IN PREVIOUS VERSIONS WITH STRONG DEFINITIONS
• INSTITUTING SOMETHING LIKE THIS AND AS A SPONSOR OF ALL OF THE COVID MANDATE PACKAGES IN THE SPECIAL SESSION
• IS THE FLUORIDE ISSUE SOMETHING IMPORTANT COMING INTO USE THIS SESSION AND YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VEHICLE
• BUT MOST OF US CAME HERE WANTING TO DO ONE THING AND COMING INTO THIS SESSION WAS THIS SOMETHING IMPORTANT

Keywords: 998, house, all

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• At the start of this session, Speaker Rivas challenged all of us with the urgent and clear task of focusing
• I know there's a long session. A lot to deal with.
• As written, there is no limitation on length, and this amount of new private lines it can run on a parcel
• Thank you. appropriately protect rate pairs has written there is no limitation on length that since an
• She said they had a lot of fun this year during their strategic planning session, where they made a list

Summary: The committee heard several energy and utilities bills, with testimony largely focused on wildfire mitigation, affordability, clean energy planning, and utility accountability. AB 706, by Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, would create a fund to support projects that use forest biomass waste from wildfire mitigation and forest restoration; supporters said it would reduce open burning and emissions while providing reliable renewable power, and the bill later passed 13-0. AB 39, by Assembly Member Zbur, would require larger cities and counties to adopt electrification planning strategies for transportation and buildings; it drew broad support from clean energy, labor, environmental, and local government advocates and passed 9-0. AB 1167, by Assembly Member Berman, would restrict investor-owned utilities from charging ratepayers for lobbying, promotional advertising, and similar shareholder-benefit expenses; supporters framed it as an affordability and transparency measure, while utilities argued the bill was overly broad and already covered by existing rules. It passed 7-0, with some members not voting and the roll left open. The committee also considered AB 1417 on offshore wind community funding transparency, which was amended to remove new fees and instead require reporting on developer support for local and tribal community capacity-building; opposition was withdrawn and the bill passed 9-0. AB 367, by Assembly Member Bennett, would require water districts in high fire-risk areas of Ventura County to have backup power, full tanks during red flag warnings, and hardened facilities; water agencies opposed unless amended due to cost and liability concerns, but the bill passed 10-0. The consent calendar, including multiple additional measures, was approved 11-0. Other bills drew more divided testimony. AB 745 would allow securitization to finance utility undergrounding and prohibit a return on equity for undergrounding projects; supporters said it would lower ratepayer costs, while utilities warned it would effectively discourage undergrounding and could raise other rates. The bill passed 7-4 and was left on call. AB 1423 would apply reliability standards to publicly funded EV chargers installed before 2024; supporters said taxpayers should get functioning chargers, while charging-network representatives objected to retroactive requirements and possible conflicts with existing agreements. It passed 13-0. AB 388 would create a narrow exception to utility regulation to facilitate green hydrogen projects using private power lines; supporters said it would unlock low-cost renewable hydrogen and jobs, while utilities raised concerns about customer protections and grid planning. It passed 12-0. The committee also began hearing AB 825, which the author said would address the high cost of financing major transmission and generation buildout, but the transcript cuts off before the full presentation and action on that bill.

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• In fact, this bill, along with all of the oil and gas reform bills that have been introduced this session
• I too just share that frustration because I've heard it over and over and over again this session, and
• Chair, as Senator Cortez, you know, as we've discussed at some length in this committee in the context
• In a half hour, the floor session is starting, so we're going to stop. But let's quickly go to 458.
• I'll just read the lengths of time following cessation of CO2 injections after which state law allows

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• Those of you that were here last session.
• the session level data.
• I haven't plugged in to listen to the session yet.
• length.
• We're collecting session level data.

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• c><00:14:38.440> '25 forecasts since the end of the '25 forecasts since the end of the '25 session
• . session. session.
• heard in this committee, there were some concerns that were raised about potential litigation and the length
• 00:36:47.400> litigation<00:36:48.320> and<00:36:48.480> the<00:36:48.560> length
• <00:36:48.840> of potential litigation and the length of potential litigation and the length

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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• > at<00:59:27.520> at<00:59:27.520> at<00:59:28.480> at<00:59:29.040> length
• <00:59:29.280> I<00:59:29.520> know our tax law at at at at length.
• I know our tax law at at at at length.
• :26:11.920> this of the budget and recalibration this of the budget and recalibration this session
• and trying to look out for those session and trying to look out for those that<01:26:15.440> are<

Bills: HB0045

Keywords: property tax, exemption, homeowners, long-term, aged, 916, all

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• Okay, Senate Judiciary is now in session.
• We're back in session. We're going to hear House Bill 188.
• Senate Judiciary is back in session.
• meeting discussed at length meeting discussed at length um<01:42:23.679> the<01:42:24.000
• All those in favor going to executive session? The ayes have it.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 6 months, we were directed to attend many group meetings to discuss the investigative process at length
• and<00:35:26.680> we<00:35:26.800> were<00:35:26.920> giving process at length
• and we were giving process at length and we were giving homework<00:35:27.680> assignments<00
• bit about other things that we can strengthen in that area, and we expect at the next legislative session
• to come in with some legislative session to come in with some recommendations<01:29:43.640> around

Keywords: 1183, house

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• high Medicaid caseload, patients who have more complex health care needs and therefore have long lengths
• of stays, uh deliver have long lengths of stays, uh deliver mental<00:24:45.400> health<00:24
• As you consider the needs before you this session, please do not place new mandates on hospitals.
• , this session, this session, please<00:54:12.120> do<00:54:12.280> not<00:54:12.560
• , I must highlight some of the session, I must highlight some of the consequences<01:00:03.200> if

Bills: HF4343

Keywords: sales tax, use tax, advertising tax, taxable services, digital advertising, online marketing, marketing services, search engine marketing, lead generation, internet advertising, ad agency, media buying, campaign planning, Minnesota tax law, service tax, broadening tax base, web advertising, promotional services, 1183, house

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• This, too, has been amended in past sessions. It has been changed since 2023.
• <00:14:57.360> Uh<00:14:58.000> it<00:14:58.320> has amended uh in past sessions
• Uh it has amended uh in past sessions.
• <00:58:42.720> about<00:58:42.960> when<00:58:43.200> the amortization length
• about when the amortization length about when the businesses<00:58:43.920> started.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee met on March 4, 2026, and focused almost entirely on an update and oversight discussion of the Promise Act, including its grant and loan programs. The chair opened by explaining that the committee wanted to better understand how the 2023 law was implemented, how funds are still being deployed in greater Minnesota and the metro, and whether adjustments made in 2024 and 2025 were working as intended. The minutes from March 3 were approved at the start of the meeting. Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon of DEED outlined the program’s legislative history, funding structure, eligibility rules, and oversight process. He said the grant side has about $94 million available, with $16 million going to the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and $86 million to the Neighborhood Development Center, plus administrative and technical assistance set-asides. He noted legislative changes over time, including shifting the revenue eligibility test to the prior year, adding a home-office deduction requirement for businesses using a home address, and maintaining a preference for applicants who had not received more than $10,000 in prior state assistance. McKinnon said about $22 million had been awarded to 35 businesses at the time of the update, and that the loan program has $30 million appropriated, with about $9.5 million lent so far. He also described the application, verification, audit, and payment process, emphasizing that partners handle intake and DEED conducts final review and random audits. Shahir Ahmmed of the Neighborhood Development Center described the round-one and round-two grant process in more detail. He said NDC spent about nine months building the application platform, launched round one in June 2024, received more than 3,000 applications, and later paused awards while DEED and legislators clarified the law. He reported that 651 applications were approved in the first round for just under $9 million, and that round two launched in September 2025 with a goal of distributing up to $50 million in remaining grant funds. Ahmmed also explained the step-by-step applicant process, including email confirmation, eligibility screening, document upload, identity verification through Plaid, and final DEED review. He said applicants commonly use funds for payroll, equipment or inventory, rent, and utilities. The chair indicated there would be further testimony from other program partners and then member questions, but no votes or formal actions were taken on the Promise Act itself during this portion of the meeting.

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• from pretty well having a lot of similarities from the other bill that came over from your body last session
• the midst of these approvals, Cowboy Racing was very concerned about an effort during last year's session
• a lot of discussions about this issue during the interim, and we could debate the merits of it at length
• <01:06:38.960> but<01:06:39.119> to<01:06:39.359> be the merits of it at length
• but to be the merits of it at length but to be brief<01:06:39.839> we<01:06:40.000> want

Bills: SF0045, SJ0001

Keywords: pari-mutuel wagering, simulcasting, historic horse racing, HHR terminals, horse racing, gaming commission, Wyoming Gaming Commission, local control, city approval, county approval, municipal approval, permit renewal, gaming permit, wagering regulation, racetrack, live pari-mutuel event, district court appeal, public notice, land use, public safety

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• You guys are going to fill these seven positions next session?
• we're going to fill them as soon session we're going to fill them as soon as<00:27:04.159> we
• <00:55:09.359> so<00:55:09.559> their<00:55:09.760> next legislative session
• so their next legislative session so their next forecast<00:55:10.839> is<00:55:11.040> in
• be lower but with an increase in length be lower but with an increase in length of<01:39:13.280>

Keywords: 912, senate, all