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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/19/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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- Thank you. in Mazeppa, southeast Minnesota. in Mazeppa, southeast Minnesota.
- </c> Minnesota Bow Hunters. Minnesota Bow Hunters.
- The purpose of today is to review our community grants report that was required under Minnesota Laws
- </c><00:34:50.240><c> laws</c><00:34:50.879><c> of</c><00:34:51.040><c> 2025</c> required under Minnesota
- laws of 2025 required under Minnesota laws of 2025 first<00:34:52.079><c> special</c><00:34:52.399><
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MN
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- Minnesota behind and so in the the last Minnesota behind and so in the the last buum<00:03:00.720><c>
- Fraud is rampant in Minnesota.
- </c> executive director of the Minnesota executive director of the Minnesota Community<00:51:25.599><
- There were six zones created under Minnesota's 2017 law and four under the 2012 law.
- There were six zones created under Minnesota's 2017 law and four under the 2012 law.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- </c><00:05:28.919><c> Center</c> The Upper Midwest Law Center, the Upper Midwest Law Center.
- </c> a consequential response law-abiding a consequential response law-abiding motans<01:12:22.360><c
- rate than surrounding states except North Dakota, which is slightly under Minnesota, and that Minnesota
- </c><01:15:48.560><c> um</c> Dakota is slightly under Minnesota um Dakota is slightly under Minnesota
- </c> person alert information for law person alert information for law enforcement<01:37:21.119><c> some
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Repeal of sales tax exemption on preferred seating at sports event proposed to fund shelter, housing Apr 15th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The 2022 Minnesota Student Survey found that at least 4,800 youth in Minnesota high schools had experienced
- </c> the state of Minnesota. the state of Minnesota.
- </c><00:14:35.560><c> Student</c> The 20,000 uh the 2022 Minnesota Student The 20,000 uh the 2022 Minnesota
- ><c> does</c><00:21:32.160><c> not</c> We Make Minnesota generally does not We Make Minnesota generally
- The reality is that we see in Minnesota.
Summary:
House File 4738 was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Representative Keeler presented the bill as a funding source for Minnesota’s Safe Harbor program, arguing that trafficking and sexual exploitation are statewide problems and that current shelter and housing resources are insufficient. She and several supporters emphasized that the program serves youth across greater Minnesota, not just the metro, and that state and federal funding pressures make additional support necessary.
Testifiers from Place Called Home/Life House, The Link, the City of Minneapolis, and a survivor all described the impact of Safe Harbor and related shelter programs. They cited data on youth served, bed nights, mental health services, and high unmet need, including waitlists and youth turned away because programs are full. Testimony stressed that stable housing and trauma-informed services help survivors recover and move toward education, employment, and family stability. One committee member, Representative Davis, objected to the proposed funding source, saying he would not support taking money from women’s sports scholarships and urging a different source.
The bill’s tax mechanism was described as ending the sales tax exemption for preferred seating, suite licenses, and related amenities at athletic and entertainment events. Alec Williams of We Make Minnesota supported the proposal as a fair way to raise revenue from high-end discretionary purchases for a public purpose. Committee discussion also focused on the size of the revenue estimate and the breakdown of the impact, with nonpartisan staff saying roughly 85% would come from suite licenses, 10% from collegiate seating, and 5% from amenities. Representative Smith and others framed the issue as both a tax and moral question, and the chair moved the bill to be laid over.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/02/25
Health and Human Services
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- </c><00:10:15.399><c> and</c> especially For Greater Minnesota and especially For Greater Minnesota and
- We found in Minnesota the concentration of helium at the Topaz project in Lake County, Minnesota is approximately
- </c> I'd like to thank the state of Minnesota I'd like to thank the state of Minnesota for<01:07:36.160
- </c><01:09:10.359><c> fiber</c> there are some here in Minnesota fiber there are some here in Minnesota
- </c><01:14:27.000><c> you</c> think think the fact that Minnesota you think think the fact that Minnesota
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 2
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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- We don't for law enforcement employment.
- </c> screened out is found in Minnesota screened out is found in Minnesota statute statute statute 326.3381
- We put the detectives in Minnesota.
- It is actually more law enforcement.
- </c><00:41:24.400><c> to</c> managers do in the state of Minnesota to managers do in the state of Minnesota
Bills:
HF2233 , HF1524 , HF1893 , HF1396 , HF2456 , HF2959 , HF2300 , HF2412 , HF3022 , HF2825 , HF1862 , HF1373 , HF1039 , HF3070
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/04/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
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- </c> Minnesota paid leave program. Minnesota paid leave program.
- I'm a law partner at Meshbasher and Spence law firm.
- </c> real property law and property tax law. real property law and property tax law.
- </c><01:59:45.280><c> that</c> Minnesota Supreme Court held that Minnesota Supreme Court held that Minnesota
- </c><02:26:27.680><c> Um</c> make law. Um make law.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26 - Evening Meeting
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- ,</c><00:52:23.480><c> whenever</c> under Medicaid federal law, whenever under Medicaid federal law,
- This could also Minnesota taxpayers.
- Health Plan of Minnesota.
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- </c><01:30:11.480><c> 6.6%</c> Minnesota on managed care. 6.6% Minnesota on managed care. 6.6% That's
Summary:
The committee first took up House File 3939, a bill to support a Helping Paws service-dog litter named in honor of Gilbert and the Hortman family. Testimony from Helping Paws and service-dog graduate Angie Foley described the organization’s work, the significance of the “Guided by Gilbert” litter, and how the funding would help train dogs that provide independence and support to people with disabilities, veterans, and others. Members from both parties spoke warmly about Speaker Hortman’s connection to the organization and Gilbert, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
The committee then considered House File 3769, the Department of Corrections’ technical omnibus bill, with an A1 amendment adopted to clarify tuberculosis testing language. The bill updates TB screening procedures in correctional facilities, including how refusals are handled, and adds Quantiferon Gold Plus testing as an option alongside existing methods. Members discussed whether the bill would create costs for counties and jails, with some noting added testing and segregation costs and others arguing the changes would improve accuracy and reduce time in restrictive housing. The bill, as amended, was recommended to the general register.
House File 3978 was next, a technical cleanup bill for a provider wellness program created last year. The bill expands eligibility and confidentiality protections from physicians to all health care providers, while supporters said the program is meant to address burnout and mental health strain in the workforce and does not require new money. Some members questioned whether the change was redundant or would broaden the program without additional funding, but the Minnesota Medical Association testified that the program is separate from insurance and was intended to serve all providers. The bill was recommended to the general register.
Finally, the committee began House File 3476, which Rep. Liebling described as a cleanup bill related to Minnesota’s Medicaid managed care system and public program oversight. She argued that the state spends billions through managed care organizations and that the system has never been proven better than direct payment, setting up a broader discussion of the bill’s purpose and the state’s oversight of public health care spending.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Transportation Bill - 06/06/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- Uh we Greater Minnesota Transit.
- ,</c> the passage of Clean Cars Minnesota, the passage of Clean Cars Minnesota, which<01:34:41.760><c
- </c> Carpio from Move Minnesota. Carpio from Move Minnesota. [Applause] Welcome, Ms. Dano.
- My name is MJ Carpio, executive director of Move Minnesota and Move Minnesota Action.
- </c><01:44:55.280><c> on</c><01:44:55.520><c> a</c> law in 2024, we put Minnesota on a law in 2024, we
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House honors former Rep. Mary Murphy 4/21/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas Mary Murphy represented northern Minnesota for 23 terms in the Minnesota Legislature, with more
- </c> Minnesota for 23 terms in the Minnesota Minnesota for 23 terms in the Minnesota legislature<00:02
- </c> wind power energy industry in Minnesota. wind power energy industry in Minnesota.
- State of Minnesota proclamation.
- </c> to serving the people here in Minnesota. to serving the people here in Minnesota.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Senate's Historic Co-Presiding Officers / Minnesota's Housing Needs / Students at the Capitol Jan 26th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- </c> this is my 15th year in the Minnesota this is my 15th year in the Minnesota Senate<00:14:01.800>
- People of Minnesota wanted us to restore balance in Minnesota.
- </c> not to mention the state of Minnesota not to mention the state of Minnesota and<00:19:15.080><c>
- </c> that's what the people of Minnesota that's what the people of Minnesota expect<00:19:38.799><c>
- </c> homes and improve lives in Minnesota homes and improve lives in Minnesota last<00:20:53.280><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
State Government Finance and Policy
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- </c><00:02:38.080><c> District</c> am a member of the Minnesota District am a member of the Minnesota
- </c> clarify some of the language in law. clarify some of the language in law.
- </c> the ultimate uh law enforcement pathway? the ultimate uh law enforcement pathway?
- My name is Jenny Star, and I'm the chief administrative law judge for the state of Minnesota.
- </c><00:34:14.720><c> I</c> judge for the state of Minnesota. I judge for the state of Minnesota.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services finance bill, HF3, passes MN House during 2025 special session 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- </c><00:12:35.760><c> more</c> service area, why is Minnesota more service area, why is Minnesota more
- And so Minnesota care program with that.
- Minnesota Minnesota advocating<00:20:27.360><c> to</c><00:20:27.760><c> continue</c><00:20:28.240><c
- ><c> most</c><00:20:37.039><c> important</c> of Minnesota is the most important of Minnesota is the most
- a law says that group literally has a law about<00:26:37.840><c> vulnerable</c><00:26:38.400><c> adults
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House panel hears bill proposing constitutional amendment to return surpluses to taxpayers 2/11/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- </c> your testimony uh Nan Madden Minnesota your testimony uh Nan Madden Minnesota budget<00:08:34.599
- budget project Minnesota Council of budget project Minnesota Council of nonprofits<00:08:36.880><c> if
- </c> uh the mission of the Minnesota budget uh the mission of the Minnesota budget project<00:08:50.240
- </c> that is before the people of Minnesota that is before the people of Minnesota uh<00:25:42.240><c
- </c><00:26:56.399><c> tax</c> 2.3 uh it says uh the Minnesota tax 2.3 uh it says uh the Minnesota tax
MN
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- </c> accountable to the people of Minnesota accountable to the people of Minnesota that<00:42:26.920>
- </c> government whether that's the Minnesota government whether that's the Minnesota Department<00:42
- ><c> here</c> criminal law civil commitment law here criminal law civil commitment law here but<00:58
- Why does everybody say that, you know, the Minnesota—well, Minnesota, you know, we've done the best.
- Minnesota, you know, we've done the best. Yes, because the Minnesota value is that.
Committee:
Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
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- Minnesota currently encourage the 75th. Minnesota currently pays the 75th.
- Minnesota currently encourage the 75th. Minnesota currently pays the 75th.
- That's current law.
- That's current law. except for holidays. That's current law.
- </c> What have we done for Minnesota? What have we done for Minnesota?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 1 May 15th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- , Minnesota.
- Paul, Minnesota.
- line of duty, the The Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association has recorded 312 peace officers
- Whereas peace officers with the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association have been standing guard
- who serve in 400 law enforcement agencies in our state for their dedication and service to Minnesota
MN
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- Um International Institute of Minnesota.
- </c> International Institute in Minnesota International Institute in Minnesota helps<00:01:46.320><c>
- </c> faculty here in the state of Minnesota. faculty here in the state of Minnesota.
- We're looking at expanding those offerings throughout the state of Minnesota in the Minnesota State system
- Um the current law asynchronous.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor debate of HF25 3/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- </c> outnumber abortion clinics in Minnesota outnumber abortion clinics in Minnesota by<00:44:15.119>
- If you look at infant mortality rates for that same year, Minnesota, under current law, where we don't
- </c><00:54:23.280><c> under</c><00:54:23.520><c> current</c><00:54:23.760><c> law</c> same year Minnesota
- under current law same year Minnesota under current law where<00:54:24.079><c> we</c><00:54:24.200><
- </c> need according to the Minnesota need according to the Minnesota Department<01:06:08.640><c> of</
MN
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- </c> story into a law. story into a law.
- Minnesota. Minnesota.
- </c> state of Minnesota. state of Minnesota.
- </c> education in Minnesota. education in Minnesota.
- </c> next school year under current law. next school year under current law.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance