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• This meeting of the Rules Committee is called to order for Thursday, April 3rd.
• I move the adoption of the calendar for the day pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33.
• The Committee on Rules and Legislative Administration will designate Monday, April 7th, for the adoption
• Representative Joy moves the adoption of the calendar for the day pursuant to Rules 1.21 and 3.33.
• 1.21 and 3.33 the pursuant to rules 1.21 and 3.33 the committee<00:01:02.840> on<00:01:02.920

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
• It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
• It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
• It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.
• It's also against the rules of ethics and the rules of criminal procedure.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Townships always have special rules. Really? Well, aware of. Special rules.
• Yeah, special rules, special rules. Okay. We have the, Yes, special rules, special rules.
• Well, my rules are the guy that's the closest wins. Yeah, that would be me.
• Yeah, I should have clarified that on the rules. He changed the rules. But you'd read to do it.
• That on the rules. I'll do 1575. I'll do this one. I'll do 1575. Okay. Do we have this settled?

Bills: HB1428

Keywords: HB 1428, North Dakota sales tax, sales tax exemption, thrift store, nonprofit corporation, 501(c)(3), charitable organization, used clothing, clothing exemption, retail tax, Century Code 57-39.2-04, charity shop, secondhand clothing, taxable events, nonprofit retail, 908, all

Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met with a quorum and took up House Bill 1482, which would require certain municipal bond elections to be held on primary or general election days rather than at special elections. Senator Rummel walked the committee through a proposed amendment from Representative Wagner that would remove special-election language, align ballot timing requirements, and make related cleanup changes. Members discussed the distinction between constitutional debt limits and the bill’s election-timing requirements, with Senator Powers seeking clarification that the measure did not change levy or bond limits themselves. The committee also discussed whether the amended language would comply with the Secretary of State’s requirements. Chairman Weber and Senator Rummel said they had consulted legislative council and wanted a further check before the bill moved forward, and the chairman said he would hold the bill until that review was complete. The amendment was approved unanimously, 6-0, and the bill as amended was then adopted unanimously, 6-0. After passage, the committee discussed who would carry the bill, eventually settling on Senator Rummel as carrier. The chair also said several other bills, including gas tax and property tax measures, would be held for the time being while the committee waited for developments in the House. The committee announced it would not plan to meet the next day unless called from the floor, and then adjourned.

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• <00:14:44.440> and true to our constitution the rules and true to our constitution the rules
• house has adopted new permanent rules house has adopted new permanent rules there<00:42:13.480><
• The temporary rules are the same as the rules that we adopted last session.
• The agreement ensures a bipartisan negotiation on House rules.
• for members and guests and the rules for members and guests and the rules committee<01:42:49.080

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then proceeded to elect a Speaker. Republicans nominated Lisa Demuth and Democrats nominated Melissa Hortman, with multiple members seconding each nomination and praising the candidates’ leadership, bipartisanship, and ability to guide a closely divided chamber. After roll call, Representative Demuth received 67 votes to Representative Hortman’s 65 and was declared duly elected Speaker of the Minnesota House for the 2025-2026 session. After taking the oath of office from Senate President Bobby Joe Champion, Speaker Demuth delivered remarks emphasizing gratitude, integrity, respect, accountability, and a commitment to real results, safer communities, strong schools, economic opportunity, and open collaboration with all members. She said her door would remain open to both parties and urged the House to focus on shared purpose and Minnesota’s future. The House then took up a resolution adopting temporary rules for the 94th session, based on the prior session’s rules and modified by the House organization agreement dated February 6, 2025. Members speaking in support said the agreement reflected bipartisan negotiation, preserved power sharing, protected committee and conference committee balance, and would help the House address issues such as affordable housing, health care, and child care. The temporary rules were adopted by a roll call vote of 130 ayes and 2 nays. Finally, the House began the election of the chief clerk. Representative Robbins nominated Patrick Duffy Murphy, highlighting his long service to the House, his role as parliamentary adviser, and his work supporting continuity and remote proceedings during the pandemic. The transcript cuts off during the nomination and does not include the final vote on chief clerk.

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• They do so through the rule others.
• <01:05:17.359> They set rules, people make choices. They set rules, people make choices.
• hour and change all the rules. hour and change all the rules.
• After reading the rules and talking through the rules, the point of order is well taken. >> Mr.
• the rules and talking through the rules. the rules and talking through the rules.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• The rules have been provided to you prior to this.
• Are there any questions on the committee rules?
• The rules are adopted. Thank you, members. Finance.
• I think we talked about that before and has this rule. **Chair:** By rule, have you changed that?
• And has this rule... By rule, have you changed that? That is by statute.

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• In packet, you also have some ideas on how we could improve the current system with Rule 8100 and Rule
• rule 8100 and Rule current system with rule 8100 and Rule 8106<00:05:07.960> so<00:05:08.120>
• Under Rule 8106 for railroad property and 8100 for utility and pipeline property, the rule has been shown
• Within the rule, the rule focuses primarily on the cost and income models, and then a typical appraiser
• Within the rule, the rule focuses primarily on the cost and income models, and then a typical appraiser

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• as far as respect and follow the rules as far as respect and follow the rules and<01:29:24.760><
• So now my rules are in effect.
• office of legislative Services rules office of legislative Services rules unit<04:25:18.000>
• , they adhere to the rules.
• , they adhere to the rules.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the new session with opening remarks, member introductions, and a discussion of committee logistics. Members described their backgrounds and priorities, including criminal justice, right-to-know and privacy issues, domestic violence, death-with-dignity legislation, abortion, firearms, landlord-tenant policy, housing, and technology/privacy concerns. The chair noted there were already 34 bills assigned to the committee and expected more, and said the committee would likely continue to have a heavy workload this session. The chair also outlined how the committee would operate: meetings would generally be on Wednesdays, with possible Mondays as needed; hearings would not require a quorum, but executive sessions would; and members were asked to provide updated phone numbers and email addresses, especially cell numbers. He explained that the committee would continue its practice of seating members in a mixed partisan arrangement to encourage communication, and that the new clerk had joined the committee. A significant portion of the meeting focused on procedures for executive sessions and meeting times. The chair said the committee would follow the traditional rule allowing executive sessions on bills heard that day if proper notice was given, but he would avoid taking up controversial matters without full attendance. Members then discussed whether meetings should start at 9, 9:30, or 10 a.m., with concerns raised about long commutes, evening obligations, and winter driving after dark. No formal vote was taken in the portion provided, but the chair indicated he would try to accommodate the committee’s preference while balancing the workload.

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• , on administrative rules, on administrative rules, detailed<00:15:45.360> sideby-side<00:
• So the 1000 rules, this was a rule set that governs the actual interconnection process.
• So, we have, or within the rules.
• <00:40:53.280> currently currently is that the rules currently currently is that the rules
• sticking points I think in these rules sticking points I think in these rules from<00:42:43.920>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• from the committee on rules Senate rules from the committee on rules Senate resolution number 12 special
• chair and the rules committee by rules chair and the rules committee by rules chair and the rules committee
• unfortunately I I missed the Rules unfortunately I I missed the Rules meeting or we didn't we didn't
• guidance as they're making their rules guidance as they're making their rules okay I'm not the rule
• is the rule that people take closure is the rule that people take closure is the rule that people take

Bills: SB 2

Keywords: 920, all

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• But the way we currently overproduce rules and mix safety rules with quality expectations creates a pit
• > mix<00:25:04.880> safety<00:25:05.279> rules overproduce rules and mix safety
• rules overproduce rules and mix safety rules with<00:25:05.840> quality<00:25:06.320> expectations
• Where did these our current rules?
• We have had doctors rules.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Members or sponsors uh spoke rules.
• At this time there are um rules At this time there are um rules regarding<00:09:25.920> those
• of a rule when it's in the statute.
• of a rule when it's in the statute.
• all these RSAs and and there's no rules all these RSAs and and there's no rules that<00:41:03.680

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• The following members intend to vote from a remote location pursuant to rule 40.7.
• The following members intend to vote from a remote location pursuant to rule 40.7.
• to rule 40.7. to rule 40.7. >> Thank<00:45:15.680> you,<00:45:15.920> Mr.
• Senator Kunes for those voting pursuant to rule 40.7. >> Mr.
• to rule 40.7. to rule 40.7. >> Thank<01:02:33.280> you,<01:02:33.440> Mr.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The Senate opened under call, received a prayer and pledge, and then proceeded through routine business including roll call, quorum, and messages from the House. The chamber concurred in House amendments to Senate File 3210, a human rights bill concerning disability accommodations, and then passed the bill on final passage by a vote of 42-22. The Senate also received several House messages on conference committees and returned bills, including SF 4476, SF 4612, and SF 4760, and agreed to conference committees on House File 3426 (Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations) and House File 4252 (higher education student aid reporting). The Senate adopted committee reports and moved several bills through second reading and introduction stages. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 86, which governs Senate business during the interim between sessions; the sponsor explained that most changes were cleanup and modernization, with one substantive change allowing the Secretary of the Senate to appoint someone to fill a vacancy in an elected officer position for the remainder of the interim. The resolution passed 57-0. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 87, commemorating deceased senators Bruce Anderson, Carrie Dietick, Alice Johnson, Bob Kurlin, Don Samuelson, James Yuland, and Ray Vander, followed by a moment of silence. The Senate then took up confirmations of three Minnesota Tax Court judges: Jane Bowman, Bradford Deopena, and Beverly Luther Quest. Supporters cited their combined public- and private-sector tax law experience, and the appointments were confirmed. Later, the chamber designated special orders and debated Senate File 3891, which would allow eggs to be donated up to 30 days past their quality assurance date to food shelves; supporters emphasized food insecurity, food waste reduction, and the bill’s support from food shelves and retailers. The bill passed 65-0. The Senate also considered House File 4240 on election administration, adopting an amendment that replaced House language with Senate language, including polling-place requirements for certain school district elections, a ban on candidates betting on their own elections, and an effective date for Three Rivers Park District reporting; the bill then passed 36-28. The chamber then began consideration of House File 4239, another elections-related bill, taking it from the table and offering an A5 amendment, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that bill.

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• This rule is open through September 27th on our website.
• We encourage all of you to look at the proposed rule.
• I should say the statute called for both rules and guidelines.
• The reason for that is that the rules are a little bit more set in stone.
• They are working to provide input to the ongoing rule-making at ISC.

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• It's a ruling by the Department of Revenue. It has... It's a ruling by the Department of Revenue.
• That's just their ruling. So, you know, I think it is...
• And yes, that's the rule. That's the way we understand it.
• In regards to the rule, so this is where my...
• rule was actually passed in 2000.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We're now in the summer, we've drafted rules and we will be issuing those rules for public review and
• There are many laws and rules that are required for us to go through in order. to amend the rules, including
• The rules have been around a long time. People are used to working with those rules.
• They'll adopt the federal rules.
• So there are timelines that we're establishing in our draft rules.

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• So, if we cut off their house rules.
• put it in their administrative rules. put it in their administrative rules.
• administrative rule since around 2019.
• If you have any questions, mahalo. rule. It's basically the unmended text rule.
• because they're going to put this rule because they're going to put this rule that<00:35:59.520>

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard testimony on several measures. SB 1402, relating to vessels in state commercial harbors, drew opposition from Captain Andy Sailing Incorporated, and later the committee agreed to amend the bill to exempt tour boat operators before passing it. SB 1411, relating to Medicaid third-party liability, received strong support from the Department of Human Services, which asked that the effective date be restored to upon approval. SB 1438, relating to home care agencies, was supported by the Department of Health and one individual testifier, with the department arguing that unlicensed personnel performing skilled nursing services puts kupuna at risk. The committee later moved that bill forward with a clean date. SB 1449, relating to prior authorization of health care services, drew support from the Hawaii Medical Association and comments from the Hawaii Association of Health Plans and HMSA. Health plans asked that reporting requirements align with upcoming CMS regulations, and HMSA noted the work of the stakeholder process. The committee discussed the bill as consumer-focused and adopted amendments to add laboratory and diagnostic tests and to require the working group’s first report before the 2026 session and before each session thereafter. SB 1291, relating to certified public accountants, received support from the Board of Public Accountancy, the Hawaii Society of CPAs, Hong Consulting LLC, and Ron Heler, who said it was substantially the same as a previously passed House bill and would help increase the CPA pipeline in Hawaii. The committee also heard SB 752, relating to insurance, with opposition and comments from the Hawaii Insurance Council and Liberty Mutual, which requested amendments on non-payment of premiums, material misrepresentation, and limiting the bill to homeowners insurance. Greg Mskian testified in support but urged clearer notice and denial explanations for homeowners. SB 385, relating to condominiums, drew support from Hawaii Realtors and detailed comments from Ray Tenno and Greg Mskian about making governing documents available online or by email to owners and agents, with discussion of website costs and access. Finally, SB 140, relating to invasive species, received support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and CAPS, while the Department of Agriculture offered comments and proposed streamlining language; supporters emphasized firewood treatment standards and the need to prevent invasive pests. After a brief recess, the committee took votes on several measures, adopting the chair’s recommendations on SB 1402, SB 1411, SB 1438, SB 1449, and SB 1291.

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• as well as our foster home rule development and timelines.
• Our residential childcare rules, we have approximately 1,495 of those rules for our residential providers
• Um, and then our foster home rules, they are currently under development within our agency.
• and carry over to, uh, foster home rules.
• for to for participation are and to scrupulously obey those rules.

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• I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 1.1. No objection, such shall be the order.
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 56, I request unanimous consent to suspend Assembly Rule 56 to allow the Privacy
• I move to suspend Assembly Rules 96 and 63 to withdraw ACA 20, Gabriel, from the Rules Committee and
• We have an available housing crisis because the rules, regulations housing crisis.
• Pursuant to Assembly Rule 97, I request unanimous consent to re-refer file item...

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Madam the motion to suspend the rules.
• <00:40:03.280> of Speaker, I move to suspend the rules of Speaker, I move to suspend the rules
• And the committee does have rules. Rules do exist.
• Had the rules been followed, we would not be here today.
• follow their rules. follow their rules.

Bills: SB3136, SB2521, SB2851, SB3154, SB3262, SB2387, SB3001, SB2818, SB2972, SB2372, SB2108, SB888, SB3320, SB2798, SB2110, SB3007, SB2615, SB2095, SB2101, SB3138, SB2756, SB3229, SB2969, SB3286, SB3238, SB2557, SB3140, SB2014, SB3097, SB3096, SB3069, SB99, SB2930, SB2268, SB2543, SB3022, SB3109, SB3215, SB3152, SB3156, SB3234, SB3053, SB3067, SB2673, SB411, SB2041, SB2919, SB2532, SB2152, SB2721, SB2446, SB2601, SB2239, SB2804, SB3324, SB2802, SB2577, SB2320, SB2706, SB2595, SB2781, SB2961, SB2433, SB2657, SB2340, SB3045, SB3203, SB2861, SB3245, SB2803, SB3204, SB3025, SB2138, SB2645, SB3082, SB2109, SB2261, SB3332, SB2811, SB2567, SB2125, SB2866, SB83, SB874, SB2386, SB3137, SB3132, SB2175, SB2272, SB2271, SB847, SB3302, SB2089, SB2102, SB2050, SB2694, SB2487, SB2061, SB709, SB3083, SB2151, SB2852, SB2471, SB2568, SB2253, SB2697, SB2429, SB2929, SB3032, SB2057, SB148, SB2353, SB2075, SB2907, SB2074, SB3219, SB3218, SB2367, SB3048, SB17, SB3253, SB2376, SB3103, SB2999, SB3255, SB1166, SB3157, SB2698, SB3029, SB2146, SB2470, SB3040, SB3076, SB2575, SB3294, SB2438, SB2530, SB2688

Keywords: lead-free, lead in drinking water, drinking water, water infrastructure, public water system, plumbing, pipe fittings, solder, flux, fixtures, cast iron pipe repair, nonpotable water, Safe Drinking Water Act, Department of Health, water quality, lead exposure, lead contamination, water utilities, backflow preventer, fire hydrant