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• Senate File 3045 and House File numbers 1837, 2098, 1290, and 2130.
• Senate file number bill.
• filed his claim. filed his claim.
• of House File 2444. of House File 2444.
• House File 2403.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Governor recommending legislation relative to energy affordability, independence, and innovation was filed
• Resolutions filed by Representatives Beal of Boston and Finn of West Springfield, recognizing the month
• Resolutions filed by Representative Lippa Garabedian of Melrose and Wong of Saugus...
• Resolutions filed by Representative Pease of Westfield and other members of the House, commending local
• And resolutions filed by Representative Phillips of Sharon, congratulating...

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a message from the Governor recommending legislation on energy affordability, independence, and innovation, which was referred to the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. The House also recognized several guest groups, including visitors from the Celiac Disease Foundation and a sixth-grade class from Holy Name School in West Roxbury. The Committee on Rules reported a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including observances for Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and ALS awareness, a commemoration of Wakefield’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments, recognition of veterans’ efforts regarding Agent Orange awareness, and congratulations to an Eagle Scout. The House suspended the rules and adopted these resolutions. The House then considered Senate amendments to House Bill 4010/House 4100, the fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The House did not concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead ordered a committee of conference, appointing Representatives Michalowitz, Ferranti, and Smola. The House also concurred in the referral of a retirement-credit petition and suspended Joint Rule 12 for several other petitions, including measures on arts education, a psychedelics treatment pilot program, toxic-free medical devices, and retirement credit service. House 4100 was later taken up for final passage, its emergency preamble was adopted, and the bill was passed to be enacted. The House adopted an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned accordingly.

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• House File 3709 also helps level the playing field.
• House file 3709 rather than outside it.
• House file 3709 levels the appropriate.
• House File 3709. >> I did not I don't mind saying.
• House file 3709. before the committee? House file 3709.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House File 3709, which would allow Minnesota banks and credit unions to offer custodial accounts for digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The bill authors said the measure is intended to let local financial institutions provide a regulated “digital safety deposit box” service, keeping innovation and consumer choice under Minnesota oversight rather than pushing customers to out-of-state or offshore providers. The Department of Commerce testified in support, saying it appreciates efforts to incorporate virtual currency into the regulatory framework and that the bill levels the playing field for trusted community institutions. Members and testifiers discussed whether the bill was really about consumer protection, institutional competitiveness, or both. Supporters from the Minnesota Credit Union Network and St. Cloud Financial Credit Union said the bill helps local institutions remain relevant as customers increasingly ask for crypto services, and one testifier said the credit union had seen significant liquidity leave local communities for exchanges. They also emphasized that the accounts are custodial, not exchange services, and are not NCUA-insured; one witness noted some institutions may obtain private insurance for risks like loss of keys or hacking. A Department of Commerce witness also said the agency is working on separate legislation to address unclaimed virtual currency property. Several members raised concerns about volatility, scams, and whether the bill simply helps banks stay relevant. In response, supporters argued that local institutions can provide a trusted point of contact and help customers avoid fraud, unlike stand-alone crypto exchanges or kiosks. The committee also discussed fees, with one witness saying the credit union’s expected charge would be percentage-based with a minimum of $5 and a maximum of $25. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.

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• 48%, resulting in 350 complaints being filed in FY25.
• The majority of complaints that we get are filed by litigants themselves against judges.
• Like I can see if I'm an attorney and I say, 'Oh, well, you could file.
• I mean, I'm just – how does someone decide to file a complaint? How do they even know?
• It's just the ease of filing complaints. I appreciate that.

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• having each individual person file a complaint.
• received $55 cents from every single one of those filings.
• Particular file or particular case. Is that kept in the file at the pardon parole board?
• Is that objection kept on file? Yes, representative, that is kept in the inmate's permanent file.
• Checking, cause what I've been informed, they were told that was not kept on file.

Keywords: 914, all

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• House File 4277 is Harvey's Law.
• House<00:04:04.040> File<00:04:04.320> 4277 House File 4277 House File 4277 requires
• I would be willing to reconsider that and have it follow suit House File 3435.
• I would be willing to reconsider that and have it follow suit House File 3435.
• and have it follow suit House File 3435. and have it follow suit House File 3435.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• motion to House File 4769. motion to House File 4769.
• represent Johnson moves House File 4923. represent Johnson moves House File 4923.
• So, represent Johnson moves uh<00:31:27.400> House<00:31:27.760> File uh House File uh
• Item last, House File 3172, fine piece of legislation. So, I will move House File 3172.
• So, I will move House File 3172. >> Okay. So, I will move House File 3172.

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• Okay, next we will move on to House File Okay, next we will move on to House File 3.<00:02:44.640
• We will have House File 3477.
• House File 3357.
• House File 3357. House File 3357.
• Cleorne bill, House File 3621. Cleorne bill, House File 3621.

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.

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• I'll move House File 1277.
• I'll move House File 1277.
• House File 1277 does a few things.
• opposition to house file opposition to house file 1277<00:32:10.320> house<00:32:10.559><
• Then we have House File 457, Harder; House File 633, Noe; and we have House File 805, Yim.

Bills: HF1277, HF1006

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, property tax, abatement, land bank, redevelopment, political subdivision, 1183, house

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• The next bill is Senate File 3896, Senator Pratt. The next bill is Senate File 3896, Senator Pratt.
• <00:19:50.880> limits the timing criteria, and filing limits the timing criteria, and filing
• > an<00:37:28.520> additional Senate file 3865 provides an additional Senate file 3865
• > simply<00:40:33.280> bring Senate file 3865 would simply bring Senate file 3865 would
• <00:41:58.560> 3865, We strongly support Senate file 3865, We strongly support Senate file

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• first up uh let's go right to House File first up uh let's go right to House File 107.<00:01:15.200
• <00:01:42.240> for<00:01:42.479> later move House File 107 for later move House File
• Our final bill up today is House File 1671.
• today is House File today is House File 1671.<00:56:24.160> Chair<00:56:24.480> Pinto<00
• So, I move House File 1671.

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

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• 45. 214 on u uh Senate file 45.
• Uh, Senator Roth, our Senate file 45.
• one, Senate file 45. one, Senate file 45.
• one to Senate file 45. 30 I. One. No. one to Senate file 45. 30 I. One. No.
• conference Senate file 88 joint conference Senate file 88 joint conference committee<00:45:33.440

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• We have a fairly light agenda today, so the first bill on the docket is House File 1917.
• This bill, House File 1917, deals with the public data law.
• What House File 1083 does is provides protections for domestic...
• the bill is before us um house file the bill is before us um house file 1083<00:26:34.360> and
• My name is Raina Alexander, and I am here to speak in support of House File 1083.

Bills: HF1917, HF1083, HF367

Keywords: data practices, public official, transparency, government accountability, employment data, domestic abuse, domestic violence, battered women, victim advocate, advocacy, confidentiality, privilege, evidence law, witness privilege, court-ordered disclosure, shelter, crisis intervention, sexual assault counselor, victim services, protective services

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• cabinets full of files.
• I haven't filed it.
• I haven't filed it, but we'll file it soon, and it will start a franchise tax credit.
• So if you open up a file and there's a piece of paper missing, okay, out of that file, you fail.
• They were a day late filing. No different.

Bills: SB 1

Keywords: campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards

Summary: The committee first heard the Legislative Budget Board and Secretary of State Jane Nelson on the Secretary of State budget. LBB said the recommendation would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million overall, with major changes including removing federal HAVA funding and one-time business system replacement money, adjusting the agency’s base request, deleting an outdated Interstate Crosscheck rider, and directing HAVA funds to be drawn down first. Secretary Nelson and staff defended the agency’s needs, emphasizing election security, business filings, international protocol, and the Texas Register, and requested additional staff, a new website, digitization of records, IT and cybersecurity upgrades, and renovation of the Rudder Building. Senators discussed voter-roll maintenance, cross-checking data, call-center response times, and the need for online voter registration and more efficient election administration. No votes were taken. The committee then took up the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB outlined a $2.4 million decrease for the office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs, driven by unexpended balances and the removal of one-time federal and border-security items, while noting continued funding for disaster response, victim assistance, and $2.9 billion for border security at roughly the prior level. Governor’s staff said Texas remains focused on border security, economic development, and public safety, and discussed efforts to seek federal reimbursement for prior border spending. Members asked about the National Guard’s status, possible federal assumption of border costs, the music incubator program, the Semiconductor Innovation Consortium, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, defense economic adjustment grants, and a new $5 million nonprofit security grant proposal. Staff said the semiconductor program has 12 approved projects totaling about 948 jobs and $17 billion in capital investment, and that the nonprofit security request was added late to address threats to houses of worship and other nonprofits. No formal action was taken. Finally, the committee heard the Texas Facilities Commission and lease-payment recommendations. LBB said the Facilities Commission recommendation would reduce appropriations by about $2.0 billion, mainly by removing border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, while adding money for higher utility costs, Rudder Building refurbishment, and additional staff. The lease-payment recommendation would decrease general revenue by $9.3 million. LBB also noted new riders related to completing the State Library and Archives building, tenant communication during disruptions, and a space-utilization report. In agency testimony, members asked about border wall maintenance responsibility, total facilities-related debt, and the status of capital complex construction. The Rudder Building renovation and related security needs were repeatedly discussed as important one-time infrastructure investments.

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• <00:22:26.799> for use of Medicaid data files for use of Medicaid data files for immigration
• The coalition filed suit.
• Um the coalition filed suit. A quickly. Um the coalition filed suit.
• in that case filed by the government. in that case filed by the government.
• been filed and is pending. been filed and is pending.

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee held an informational briefing on the State of Hawaii’s affirmative litigation against the federal administration, with no public testimony. Attorney General Lopez and deputies said the office’s goal is to enforce the rule of law, not make partisan points, and noted that Hawaii is involved in 27 ongoing cases. They grouped the cases into four broad areas: immigration, funding freezes and grant terminations, federal agency dismantling/reductions in force, and protecting elections, health, and safety. Several immigration-related cases were discussed in detail. These included a challenge to the federal sharing of Medicaid data with DHS for immigration enforcement, a similar challenge to USDA’s demand for SNAP applicant and recipient data, and litigation over immigration-enforcement conditions attached to federal grants. The office also described the birthright citizenship executive order, saying it conflicts with the 14th Amendment and Supreme Court precedent; lower courts granted preliminary relief, and the U.S. Supreme Court later addressed only the scope of nationwide injunctions, not the merits. In the Department of Transportation case, the court granted a preliminary injunction against the “Duffy directive,” finding the immigration conditions lacked statutory authority, were arbitrary and capricious, and violated the Spending Clause and APA. The briefing also covered multiple funding disputes. In the education funding freeze case, the Department of Education and OMB withheld about $6 billion in formula funds, including roughly $33 million for Hawaii; after suit was filed, the funds were released. Other cases included the termination of over $11 billion in public health grants, which affected Hawaii Department of Health grants, the NIH indirect cost cap case, and NIH grant terminations tied to DEI, transgender issues, and vaccine hesitancy. The speakers said some cases have already resulted in preliminary or permanent injunctions, while others remain on appeal or are still being litigated.

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• Um, we filed a case against uh children.
• Next on our agenda, we have Senate File Next on our agenda, we have Senate File 2235,<01:04:48.559
• Next on our agenda, we have Senate File 1566 and, followed by Senate File 1518, both authored by
• I'll take up Senate File 1566 first. I'll take up Senate File 1566 first.
• All in amendment to Senate File 1518.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• house file house file 674<00:43:15.559> Madam<00:43:15.760> shair<00:43:16.119>
• representative Gander has house file representative Gander has house file 1670<00:52:44.079>
• today I'm pleased to present house file today I'm pleased to present house file 1670<00:53:00.160
• And that's House File 1670.
• behalf of house file behalf of house file 1942<01:24:21.600> a<01:24:21.719> couple

Bills: HF343, HF446, HF448, HF674, HF811, HF832, HF1661, HF1528, HF1536, HF1541, HF1670, HF1438, HF1714, HF1748, HF1835, HF1904, HF1929, HF1942

Keywords: HF343, Chisago County, Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District, Rush Lake, sewer extension, wastewater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, treatment pond, sewage treatment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, local infrastructure, municipal utilities, water quality, sanitation, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, HF446

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• secretary will give the Senate file secretary will give the Senate file uh<00:12:20.920> its<
• >> Senate File Number 3432. >> The Senate file has been given its second reading.
• I move to lay House File 3825 on the table. >> House File number 3825.
• House File 3825 on the table. House File 3825 on the table.
• . file. file.

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• The secretary will read the Senate file numbers: Senate File 2669, Senate File 2255, Senate File 2300
• , Senate File 2068, Senate File 3054, and Senate File 3289.
• Senate file numbers Senate file numbers.
• Senate File 3432.
• Senate File 3432.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• during the 2026 regular session... ...19th, 2026, or Senate Bill 2518, filed during the 2026 regular
• The Secretary will now read the bills filed within the call.
• All of the bills are identical to the bills filed during regular session.
• For House bills that have a Senate companion bill, an amendment will be filed that takes the substance
• All of the bills are identical to the bills filed during regular session.

Summary: The Senate convened in special session for budget conference work, opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and moments of silence honoring Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Mateer and former Senator Bill Posey. The Secretary read the joint proclamation calling the special session, which was limited to the budget, implementing bill, collective bargaining/state employee issues, retirement, DMS, law enforcement radio system, health, higher education, K-12 education, government administration, correctional facilities financing, judges, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, fuel taxes, and taxation. Chair Hooper outlined the process for moving Senate and House budget conforming bills into conference posture, noting that conference meetings would be on one-hour notice. The Senate then took up and passed a series of Senate conforming bills and House companion bills, generally by unanimous 32-0 votes, with delete-all amendments used to place Senate language onto House bills or to clear bills for conference. Measures addressed fuel taxes, the state agency law enforcement radio system, judges, pre-K through 12 education, retirement, higher education, health care, government administration, correctional facilities financing and capital improvements, documentary stamp tax distributions, petroleum cleanup programs, state employees/collective bargaining, and the implementing bill for the 2026-27 budget. Senators repeatedly moved that, when the House version was not passed as received, the Senate request conference or accede to the House’s request for conference. The General Appropriations Bill was handled by substituting House Bill 5001E for Senate Bill 2500E, amending it with Senate substance, and passing it 32-0 before requesting conference. House Bill 7031E on taxation was also amended and debated; Senator Berman used the debate to urge consideration of suspending the motor fuel tax for summer relief, but the bill ultimately passed and the Senate requested conference after failing to pass the House version as received. The session ended with a motion to waive rules for publishing the Special Order Calendar for the remainder of the special session, followed by adjournment upon the call of the President for committee meetings and other Senate business.