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• Stand beside her, guide her, and light her from above.
• ><00:09:32.160> stand<00:09:32.480> beside<00:09:32.800> her<00:09:33.120> guide
• <00:09:33.360> her that we love stand beside her guide her that we love stand beside her guide
• We don't circumcise horses, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, and none of them seem to have widespread problems
• She said we do not circumcise any male mammal, including horses, dogs, cats, sheep, and goats, and that

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• with that guide.
• out and guide with that with that guide. out and guide with that with that guide.
• Um, so if somebody wants to be a fishing guide and a hunting guide, can they go with a different guide
• Hampshire Guides Association. Hampshire Guides Association.
• This apprentice guide, he's he's not a a Licensed guide.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Chairman, but the Guides Association — I wrote this and then the Guides Association reviewed it and reached
• or hunting order to be a fishing guide or hunting guide<00:20:25.520> in<00:20:25.600> New
• easy for guides to pass it the guides easy for guides to pass it the guides Association<00:20:39.960
• Chairman, but the Guides Association — I wrote this and then the Guides Association reviewed it and reached
• Chairman, but the Guides Association — I wrote this and then the Guides Association reviewed it and reached

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• All of these guides include basic All of these guides include basic information<00:02:27.599> on
• > include<00:02:36.080> uh state voter guides also include uh state voter guides also include
• And while the a voter information guide.
• To ensure that whatever guide is put out, to Representative Wam's point, yes, we want it to be a guide
• To ensure that whatever guide is put out, to Representative Wam's point, yes, we want it to be a guide

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We have one measure on the agenda, SCR 159 SD1, urging the adoption of shared guiding principles for
• But the shared guiding the beaches.
• into the shared guiding principles. into the shared guiding principles.
• <00:10:01.360> But,<00:10:01.560> we shared guiding framework.
• But, we shared guiding framework.

Bills: SCR159

Keywords: Waikiki, beach restoration, shoreline management, public access, environmental protection, coastal resources, tourism, economic development, traditional practices, 910, house, all

Bills: HB2117, HB2155, HB1832, HB1601, HB2297, HB2397, HB1893, HB2533, HB1890, HB2004, HB1810, HB2323, HB1691, HB1671, HB2619, HB1481, HB2314, HB2319, HB2214, HB2488, HB2009, HB2007, HB1964, HB2218, HB1535, HB1977, HB2054, HB2046, HB146, HB2094, HB2181, HB2515, HB2444, HB2385, HB1724, HB1733, HB2416, HB2001, HB1603, HB1753, HB2140, HB1962, HB1963, HB2096, HB1959, HB1960, HB2293, HB2288, HB1752, HB1573, HB469, HB2091, HB1851, HB1688, HB1696, HB2417, HB2375, HB2333, HB2152, HB1881, HB2395, HB1721, HB1921, HB1730, HB1697, HB1824, HB2282, HB2078, HB2321, HB2279, HB1522, HB2097, HB2433, HB2106, HB2274, HB2452, HB1764, HB2438, HB1860, HB2604, HB2118, HB2017, HB2216, HB1934, HB2454, HB2427, HB2207, HB1840, HB1644, HB1645, HB1946, HB1648, HB2324, HB1509, HB1514, HB1515, HB2164, HB2165, HB2283, HB2386

Keywords: arts education, data mapping, task force, creative economy, cultural preservation, workforce development, geographic information systems, agriculture, data collection, statistical program, sustainable practices, Hawaii, aquaculture, biosecurity, food security, sustainable seafood, regulatory framework, interagency coordination, environmental stewardship, invasive species

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• Senator Limmer: I wanted to join Senator Westlin in commending everyone for dogging this issue down.
• commending join Senator Westlin in commending everyone<01:28:56.400> from<01:28:56.720> dogging
• everyone from dogging this issue down. everyone from dogging this issue down.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Dibble's Senate File 1943, the second engrossment, which prohibits pet shops from selling cats and dogs
• > prohibits pet shops from selling cats prohibits pet shops from selling cats and<01:54:58.600> dogs
• and dogs. and dogs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And just to beat the dog to death, I guess. Um, just have a question.
• And just to beat the<00:17:37.800> dog<00:17:38.120> to<00:17:38.240> death,<00:
• <00:17:39.040> Um<00:17:39.560> just<00:17:39.720> have the dog to death, I
• Um just have the dog to death, I guess. Um just have a<00:17:39.880> question.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Paternity tests, different disease PCR tests, your ancestry.com test, genetic tests for your dog, your
• genetic<01:48:44.080> tests<01:48:44.320> for<01:48:44.480> your<01:48:44.719> dog
• ,<01:48:45.040> your<01:48:45.280> cat, genetic tests for your dog, your cat, genetic
• tests for your dog, your cat, you<01:48:45.840> can<01:48:46.000> get<01:48:46.159>

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The committee began a work session on House Bill 1600, concerning access to the centralized voter registration database on election days. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the state already has a new statewide voter registration system connected to town clerks and supervisors of the checklist, and that the bill was probably unnecessary but acceptable if the legislature wanted it. He raised concern about language that could require direct electronic access in every polling place, noting that some polling locations lack reliable internet or cell service and that municipalities can change polling locations, which could make a rigid requirement expensive and impractical. Members discussed whether the bill should be clarified to allow direct or indirect access, including use of a phone-based workaround, and the secretary said that would address his concern. The committee then voted on HB 1600. Representative Maguire moved ought to pass with an amendment adding “direct or indirect access” on page one, line seven, and the motion was seconded. The amendment was adopted 9-0 by voice vote, and the committee then voted 9-0 to OTP the bill. The chair stated that HB 1600 would be placed on consent. The committee next took up House Bill 1197F FN, a technical correction to insurance laws. Members noted it had already passed the House with amendment and that the fiscal note was effectively indeterminate but would not affect the general fund because the insurance agency is self-funded. The committee voted 9-0 to OTP the bill; the chair said consent calendar placement would be decided by the full committee. Finally, the committee opened a work session on House Bill 11:30 FN regarding judicial performance evaluations. Representative Lynn, the bill’s sponsor, argued that the fiscal note overstated the immediate cost and said the judicial branch could likely manage through the current biennium while implementing the new system. He also supported making judges’ names public and said the bill’s anonymity provisions were aimed at protecting the identities of questionnaire respondents, not the judges being evaluated. Members asked about public disclosure, internal access to evaluation materials, and the removal of language allowing the governor and executive council to receive evaluations on request; discussion continued on those points, but no final vote on HB 11:30 FN was taken in the portion provided.

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• We used to ride our bikes for miles and walk in the park with our dog.
• the<00:39:55.440> park<00:39:55.680> with<00:39:55.839> our<00:39:56.079> dog
• <00:39:56.480> And walk in the park with our dog. And walk in the park with our dog.

Bills: HF3429, HF3418, HF3431, HF1597

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

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• security system here in the Senate building following the murders of Melissa Hortman and her husband and dog
• <00:01:35.680> husband<00:01:36.159> and<00:01:36.720> uh<00:01:36.880> dog
• c><00:01:37.280> as<00:01:37.520> well<00:01:37.600> as and her husband and uh dog
• as well as and her husband and uh dog as well as the<00:01:38.000> assa<00:01:38.479> assassination

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Minnesota Judicial Branch has developed an AI policy, number 704, in November of 2024, which is seven dog
• <01:33:35.360> which<01:33:35.600> is<01:33:36.320> seven<01:33:37.280> dog
• November of 2024, which is seven dog November of 2024, which is seven dog years<01:33:38.080>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options. The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules. During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.

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• She said that when you have businesses that have been there for 25 years, like the Black Dog, which closed
• <01:45:15.040> like<01:45:15.199> the<01:45:15.440> black<01:45:15.679> dog
• <01:45:15.920> that for 25 years like the black dog that for 25 years like the black dog that

Bills: HF2080, HF356, HF1968, HF228, HF569, HF603, HF692, HF1455, HF2224, HF1361

Keywords: contamination, water supply, municipal bonds, environmental mitigation, city funding, Sauk Rapids, PFAS contamination, drinking water, pollution control, bond issuance, Cokato, capital investment, school infrastructure, state bonds, HF228, Lakes Area Police Commission, Lindstrom, Chisago City, regional training facility, public safety facility

Transcript Highlights:

• Go look at the fact that a group of senators broke off and called themselves blue dogs.
• senators broke off and called<01:42:10.239> themselves<01:42:10.639> blue<01:42:10.960> dogs
• <01:42:11.520> They<01:42:11.840> get called themselves blue dogs.
• They get called themselves blue dogs.

Bills: HF1048, HF1049, HF745, HF2210

Keywords: charter schools, education funding, revenue calculation, general education revenue, special education, school library aid, education finance, school districts, funding eligibility, compensatory revenue, task force, free meals, school funding, education equity, HF2210, school unemployment aid, Minnesota Department of Education, general fund appropriation, unemployment insurance, unemployment claims

Transcript Highlights:

• is a carbon-free source of electricity at the point of generation, but the same problems that have dogged
• 01:22:29.199> problems<01:22:29.560> that<01:22:29.679> have<01:22:29.840> dogged
• <01:22:30.239> this the same problems that have dogged this the same problems that have dogged

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: The Minnesota Senate Energy Committee heard Senate File 426, authored by Senator Icorn, which would remove the 100-megawatt cap on hydropower for purposes of qualifying as an eligible energy technology under Minnesota law. Supporters said hydropower is carbon-free, reliable, flexible baseload power that can help Minnesota meet its 100% carbon-free electricity goal by 2040. Testifiers from Missouri River Energy Services and Minnesota Power described existing hydropower resources, including allocations from federal Missouri River dams, Minnesota hydro stations, and Manitoba Hydro, and argued that the bill would preserve and expand options for clean energy development. Several members raised concerns about the bill’s purpose and potential environmental impacts. Senator McEwen questioned why the size limit should be removed without specific proposed projects or more information about the need for larger dams, citing concerns about fisheries, water resources, and land use. Senator Port and others asked about costs, environmental effects, and where new projects might be built. In response, supporters said the bill is intended to open the door to future projects and allow agencies to review proposals through existing permitting and environmental processes, rather than approving any specific dam. Committee members offered mixed reactions. Senator Frentz said he supported the concept but recommended laying the bill over for further discussion and possibly sending it to the Environment Committee, noting environmental concerns and the need for more conversation. Senator Gruenhagen strongly supported the bill, arguing that it merely lifts a cap while leaving permitting and review requirements in place. Senator Hoffman also supported the bill, saying current policy blocks consideration of new projects and that the change would allow regulators to evaluate proposals on their merits. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was left open for further consideration.

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• one when I got into law enforcement a one when I got into law enforcement a sheep<01:31:10.880> dog
• 11.719> Within<01:31:12.040> Me<01:31:12.920> and<01:31:13.080> the sheep dog
• was born Within Me and the sheep dog was born Within Me and the same<01:31:13.440> thing<01:31
• My wife is sitting back here with her service dog.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Third-party time guides are guides that are meant for independent repair shops to utilize.
• These third-party guides take the Toyota time and add...
• . would essentially punish Toyota for providing accurate time guides.
• These third-party guides take the Toyota time and add.
• They set governance, update, and publish the time guides post-launch.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure heard testimony on a wide range of bills involving consumer protection, auto regulation, alcohol licenses, and professional licensure. A major focus was legislation to require a one-hour domestic violence awareness training for salon and cosmetology licensees (H.323/S.200), supported by District Attorney Marion Ryan, law enforcement, and a salon industry witness who described the program’s value in identifying and helping victims. The committee also heard strong support from the Attorney General’s office for auto consumer protection legislation (S.228/H.379) that would expand used-car warranty protections, extend the Lemon Law return period to seven days after receipt of the vehicle, raise the mileage cap to 200,000 miles, and increase dealer surety bonds to $50,000. Independent dealers opposed those changes, arguing they would burden small businesses and that dealer education, not expanded liability, was the better solution. The committee also took testimony on bills related to vehicle financial products and repair information. A trade association supported GAP waiver legislation (H.4188/S.281), saying it would create clear consumer protections and standard disclosures. On right-to-repair and heavy-duty vehicle service information (S.266), engine and truck manufacturers supported an exemption for commercial vehicles, while others argued that releasing service data to the general public could create safety, cybersecurity, and emissions risks. The committee then heard extensive testimony on auto dealer franchise and warranty reimbursement legislation (S.201/H.406), with dealer groups supporting changes to warranty labor reimbursement and manufacturer groups opposing them as costly and unnecessary. Manufacturers from GM, Volvo, Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, and others said their current time-study and appeals processes already compensate dealers fairly and that the bill would raise costs for consumers. In addition, the committee heard testimony on H.333, which would move auto damage appraiser licensing from the Division of Insurance to the Division of Occupational Licensure. Collision repair advocates supported the change, saying the current board structure leads to repeated dismissals of complaints and lacks accountability, while emphasizing that the bill is intended to protect consumers and ensure proper repair reimbursement. The hearing also included testimony in support of a local alcohol license petition for Westwood and a separate local alcohol measure for a town grant license. At the end of the hearing, the chairs announced that all docketed bills had been heard, noted that a joint poll would be held on H.4184, and the committee voted to adjourn by voice vote.

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• I begged to say goodbye to my dog. They said no.

Summary: The Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee met with several bills on the agenda, beginning with SB 739 (Arreguín) on the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program for transportation network companies. The author and supporters from Lyft, Uber, and TechNet said the bill would update EV miles traveled and greenhouse gas targets to reflect current market conditions, add flexibility for CARB and the CPUC, and protect drivers from losing platform access while also creating a path for future electrification. Opponents including the American Lung Association, Sierra Club California, and NRDC argued the bill would weaken a program meant to accelerate EV adoption and should retain stronger targets. Members discussed affordability, charging infrastructure, and the need to balance climate goals with feasibility. The committee approved SB 739 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations, later recording a 9-0 vote when the roll was completed. The committee then heard SB 1190 (Grove), the “Safe Passage for Youth Act,” which would regulate private youth transport services used for out-of-state residential placements. The author and sponsor testimony described abusive practices such as nighttime pickups, blindfolds, restraints, and emotional trauma, and said the bill would require CPUC permitting, TrustLine background checks, training, parental consent, and bans on certain practices. Support came from youth and disability advocates, with no opposition testimony. The bill was moved on a due pass as amended recommendation and later passed 9-0. SB 1191 (Ochoa Bogh) would extend the sunset for California High Cost Fund A and B universal service programs that help provide affordable telephone service in rural and high-cost areas. Supporters from rural telecom companies and industry groups said the funds are essential for maintaining service, 911 access, and emergency communications in remote communities. There was no opposition, and the committee advanced the bill on a due pass recommendation; it later passed 9-0. The consent item, SB 985 (Strickland) on the 911 emergency system, was also approved. Finally, the committee heard SB 1246 (Cortese) on autonomous vehicles and emergency response. The author and supporters from SEIU California and the California Professional Firefighters said the bill would require AV companies to provide incident response, notify local jurisdictions during system failures, ensure U.S.-based remote drivers, and prevent public safety workers from having to manage AV breakdowns. Industry opponents argued the bill intrudes on federal vehicle standards, gives local governments enforcement authority they should not have, and could create overly broad notification and response requirements. Members raised questions about local control, response times, and whether the bill was premature given existing DMV regulations. Despite those concerns, the committee passed SB 1246 on a due pass as amended recommendation, later recording a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed and returned to complete roll calls before adjourning.

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• Do you shoot a dog? I'm here. I'm here. Great. Yes. I'm not done. Good job, Madam Chair.

Keywords: 988, house, all