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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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• 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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• 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.
• However, in reality, here in Minnesota, my lived experience and...
• It's for so many Minnesota families like mine.
• Updating Minnesota statute to meet these national best practices is important, and so Section 11 of the

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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• 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
• <01:34:42.920> do these particular pieces of Statute do these particular pieces of Statute
• for background studies in the statute for background studies in the statute section<01:37:09.320
• 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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• This bill makes changes to Minnesota Statute section 197.065 and other programs under the agency's veterans
• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• We are asking that the statute be expanded so that the current law that fails to protect Minnesota children
• We are asking that the statute be expanded so that the current law that fails to protect Minnesota children
• 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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• He works for Gleno Light and Minnesota.
• If Minnesota meet an unattainable goal.
• First of all, we want to Minnesota.
• c> about<01:33:39.679> 8,500 In Minnesota, there are about 8,500 In Minnesota, there are about
• SEAM and also from the Minnesota SEAM and also from the Minnesota Conservative<01:35:51.600>

Bills: HF3296, HF3802

Keywords: energy conservation, data centers, electric sales, energy optimization, utility regulations, energy regulation, certificate of need, renewable energy, power production, energy efficiency, Minnesota statutes, 1183, house

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• the people of Minnesota. the people of Minnesota.
• <00:09:58.320> Minnesota<00:09:58.960> after Minnesota, came home to Minnesota after
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• fraud going on in Minnesota right now. fraud going on in Minnesota right now.
• people of Minnesota. people of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3455, HF3936, HF3860, HF3656, HF4060

Keywords: public television, funding, Minnesota, operations, appropriation, cybersecurity, state government, legislative commission, extension, technology, civil law enforcement, attorney general, record custody, government transparency, legal services, 1183, house

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• So as you needs in Minnesota still.
• Minnesota and paying particularly close Minnesota and paying particularly close uh<00:06:29.520> eye
• next generation of farmers in Minnesota? next generation of farmers in Minnesota?
• Minnesota, and they, um, they serve Minnesota, and they, um, they serve hundreds<01:04:12.160> of<
• 40 or 80 acres out in greater Minnesota. 40 or 80 acres out in greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• along with all the students in Minnesota along with all the students in Minnesota to<00:09:29.680
• reinterpreting or looking at the statute reinterpreting or looking at the statute back<00:14:10.639
• Uh back in 2024, statute 126 C.40, 40.
• <00:15:24.959> stating explicitly laid out in statute stating explicitly laid out in statute
• ><01:29:28.560> with Minnesota school districts operate with Minnesota school districts operate

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

Keywords: education finance, lease levy authority, graduation ceremonies, school districts, Minnesota Statutes, local revenue, funding increase, education, state appropriation, local control, HF3371, local optional revenue, school finance, general education aid, school district funding, referendum revenue, referendum market value, equalization aid, state aid, property tax levy

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• This proposes adding a new subclause B under Minnesota Statutes 161.46, subdivision 2, which covers the
• We sat down together and looked at Minnesota State Statute 169.471.
• Neither is currently defined in Minnesota statute.
• <00:47:07.680> This<00:47:07.839> has defined in Minnesota statute.
• This has defined in Minnesota statute.

Bills: HF3131, HF3436, HF3106, HF3241, HF3531

Keywords: cancer, disability, parking certificates, transportation, state law, school bus, schoolchildren, student safety, traffic safety, stop arm, flashing red lights, amber lights, passing a school bus, 20 feet, vehicle stopping distance, driver duties, school transportation, Minnesota traffic law, school bus law, bus stop signal

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• House File 1161 is an important bill that supports our schools in Greater Minnesota.
• Minnesota has a long history of supporting public education.
• Again, this bill does not change how our cabins are taxed in Greater Minnesota.
• Kaitlin Schneider from Education Minnesota afterwards. So, Ms. Smith, thank you, Mr.
• That being said, Education Minnesota firmly believes in feeding all students.

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

Keywords: HF51, Sibley County, State-Aid Highway 21, capital investment, bonding bill, general obligation bonds, transportation infrastructure, road improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, local infrastructure, county grant, Minnesota Department of Transportation, bond proceeds fund, public works, utility infrastructure, education finance, school district funding, tax base adjustment

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• Probably know, it was the biggest fine in the history of the state of Minnesota.
• My wife, Laurie, and I live in Plymouth, Minnesota, and we are the very proud parents of Joseph.
• Will the CAC Board consists of local membership that you can see listed in the statute?
• Minnesota has a long history of supporting these veterans and acknowledging their sacrifices.
• House File 1225 is a simple, common-sense way to honor and support Minnesota disabled veterans.

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF78, Minnesota veterans, veteran retreats, Camp Bliss, Walker, Independent Lifestyles Inc., Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs grant, general fund appropriation, family members, spouse, domestic partner, children, therapy, transportation

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• <00:29:56.760> from throughout the state of Minnesota from throughout the state of Minnesota
• I'm the director of tax, fiscal policy, and elections for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
• I'm the director of tax, fiscal policy, and elections for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
• Thank you. ...their total Minnesota gross receipts from those same four years.
• So if we want to drive growth in Minnesota, we need to drive research and development here.

Bills: HF4, HF173

Keywords: tax relief fund, budget surplus, surplus revenue, tax rebate, tax refund, one-time refund, income tax, property tax, constitutional amendment, Minnesota Constitution, general fund, budget reserve, taxpayer relief, state surplus, fiscal forecast, wealthy taxpayers, high-income exclusion, 2026 ballot, referendum, surplus distribution

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• statute statute which<01:03:35.039> um<01:03:35.440> should<01:03:35.599> be<01
• Yeah, the language of the bill and the statute, even the current statute, when you're possibly subjected
• to<01:13:13.360> the<01:13:13.520> same Um, it proposes amendments to the same statutes
• Uh, it makes amendments to the same provisions as Act 308, including changes to the statute of repose
• would be per premature at this statutes would be per premature at this point.<01:14:00.159> Thank

Bills: HB1991, HB1776, HB1897, HB1900

Keywords: liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers. Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels. Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

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• Minnesota should be among them. Minnesota should be among them.
• Section 4 of this bill amends Minnesota Statute 270B, allowing the Department of Revenue to disclose
• Section 4 of this bill amends Minnesota Statute 270B, allowing the Department of Revenue to disclose
• Section 4 of this bill amends Minnesota Statute 270B, allowing the Department of Revenue to disclose
• <01:21:43.600> statute this bill amends uh Minnesota statute this bill amends uh Minnesota

Bills: HF3901, HF962, HF4428, HF4478, HF1775

Keywords: foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination

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• name field and filing history contain the notation that says, quote, removed per Minnesota Statute 300
• <00:12:39.920> statute<00:12:40.480> 300<00:12:41.200> as removed per Minnesota
• statute 300 as removed per Minnesota statute 300 as highlighted<00:12:41.920> in<00:12:42.160
• <00:13:08.720> statute says quote removed per Minnesota statute says quote removed per Minnesota
• School Districts, Minnesota of Minnesota School Districts, Minnesota Association<00:42:13.119> of

Bills: HF3422, HF3461, HF2904

Keywords: state grants, grant oversight, grants management, executive agencies, Minnesota Department of Administration, commissioner of administration, fraud prevention, waste prevention, grant monitoring, financial reconciliation, grant compliance, state government, public funds, grant recipients, competitive grants, grant administration, administrative oversight, monitoring visits, grant policy, legislative leave

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• As mentioned by Representative Duran, House File 3522 creates a new subsection in Minnesota statutes
• <00:27:23.760> for<00:27:24.000> Minnesota reading of MDVA statutes for Minnesota reading
• > repeals<00:27:32.480> Minnesota<00:27:32.960> statutes repealers.
• It repeals Minnesota statutes repealers.
• Minnesota Statutes 197.25, which requires the department to collect and maintain data about Minnesota

Bills: HF3540, HF3522, HF3544

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• Minnesota Department of Transportation Minnesota Department of Transportation Mandot<00:03:57.599>
• Minnesota new, excuse me, Minnesota Minnesota new, excuse me, Minnesota newspaper<00:31:23.600><
• I work for the Association of Minnesota I work for the Association of Minnesota Counties.<00:32:
• We surveyed our entire Minnesota.
• <00:51:31.520> They especially in rural Minnesota. They especially in rural Minnesota.

Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law