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• understand it, and I'm looking at page 3, any time after congressional districts pursuant to the subdivisions
• However, any such changes shall comply with the provisions of this section, except for subdivision B,
• commission shall consider the maintenance of cores of existing districts of pre-existing political subdivisions
• COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER, THE MAINTENANCE OF CORES OF EXISTING DISTRICTS OF PRE-EXISTING POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened, approved the journal, and then moved through a large number of motions to discharge bills from committees and substitute identical Senate bills for third reading. The chamber also received and accepted a Finance Committee report on nominations for Kathleen Mosier as Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Terrence O’Leary as Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and John Kagia as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management. All three nominees were confirmed, with Mosier and O’Leary confirmed unanimously and Kagia confirmed 57-1, with Senator Walczyk voting no. The Senate adopted previously approved resolutions recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and mourning the death of Susan Irene Wright of Harlem. Senators Brisport and Bottcher spoke at length in support of Pride Month, emphasizing LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and ongoing threats to the trans community. On the Susan Wright resolution, Senators Cleare, Bailey, and Bottcher praised her community leadership, philanthropy, and family legacy, and Assembly Member Jordan Wright was recognized in the chamber. The body then considered and passed many bills on the calendar, including measures on insurance, environmental conservation, public health, education, business law, labor, social services, highway law, and local tax exemptions. Several bills drew brief explanations of vote, including a measure to end higher insurance premiums for widows, a bill to prohibit correctional facilities from denying visitation because of menstrual products or IUDs, and a Medicaid-related bill to expand access to blood pressure monitors for pregnant people. Most bills passed with broad support, though some had notable opposition from a small group of senators. Late in the session, the Senate took up a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting. Senator Stewart-Cousins sponsored the measure, and Senator Walczyk questioned it extensively, arguing voters had previously approved an independent redistricting process and objecting to changes that would remove the Legislature’s two-thirds map-approval requirement and alter the commission’s role. The sponsor said the changes were needed in response to aggressive partisan redistricting in other states and would still require voter ratification in future sessions. The transcript ends during that debate, with no final vote on the amendment shown.

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• in the United States shall not be eligible on the basis of residence within a state or political subdivision
• It provides that political subdivisions for which county election boards hold elections shall furnish
• with having a place to hold an election, the county has to provide something, or the political subdivision
• with having a place to hold an election, the county has to provide something, or the political subdivision

Bills: SB1687, HB1687, HB4431, HB2894, HB2979, HB3262, HB3298, HB3369, HB3431, HB3462, SB1226, SB1876, SB1916, SB1920, HB3467, HB3498, HB3500, HB3521, HB3581, HB3650, HB3673, HB3764, HB3767, HB3781, HB3800, HB3831, HB3834, HB3941, HB2749, HB3970, HB3972, HB3979, HB3980, HB3981, HB3996, HB4095, HB4104, HB4191, HB4248, HB4298, HB4338, HB4427, HB4428, HJR1023, HB3660, HB3718, HB4326, HB3443, HB3880, HB3649, HB3000, SB1651, SB504, SB372, SB1326, SB1633, SB248, SB1242, SB1238, SB423, SB1989, SB1286, SB904, SB1213, SB1216, SB1827, SB65, SB1390, SB259, SB1944, SB540, SB2139, SB346, SB1595, SB1400, SB1555, SB1209, SB2110, SB1670, SB1061, SB2104, HR1057, SB1946, SB1734, SB1316, SB1360, SB1557, SB1684, SB2049, SB1410, SB2011, SB1437, SB1204, SB1732, SB1775, SB2084, SB1380, SB1572, SB1772, SB1224, SB710, SB1338, SB1266, SB1303, SB1307, SB1562, SB1794, SB1191, SB1983, SB1832, SB1448, SB1534, SB1593, SB1597, SB1630, SB1489, SB1726, SB1796, SB1806, SB1877, SB1451, SB1553, SB1632, SB1423, SB1425, SB1502, SB2180, SB1725, SB2182, HB3003, HB3004, HB4434, HB4324, HB4342, HB2137, HB4432, SJR50, SJR52, SJR53

Keywords: driver licenses, exam proctor, Service Oklahoma, commercial training, background checks, advance directive, advance health care directive, health care proxy, medical power of attorney, durable power of attorney for health care, living will, surrogate decision-maker, default surrogate, health care agent, capacity determination, supported decision making, mental health directive, psychiatric advance directive, end-of-life care, life-sustaining treatment

Summary: The House recognized several visitors and groups during the day, including the Norman North High School Cheer and Stunt Team, a student page, Bartlesville Day at the Capitol, and Leadership Elk City. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate amendments and final passage votes on a wide range of measures, with most amendments adopted without objection and many bills passing by wide margins. Topics included advanced health care directives, the Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act, motor vehicle and insurance changes, food truck fire suppression, foreign adversary land ownership restrictions, plumbing licensing reform, probate procedure, financial institutions, riots, Medicaid, court reporters, public finance, district attorney recruitment incentives, child care, the Oklahoma Brine Development Act, adjunct teachers, workers’ compensation, and other technical or policy updates. Several bills drew substantive debate. The Oklahoma Rural Jobs Act prompted questions about the additional $15 million funding tranche, return on investment, and the use of out-of-state fund managers; supporters said the program had created thousands of jobs and generated strong tax revenue, while opponents criticized the lack of independent ROI data and transparency. House Bill 3500 on probate procedure also drew questions about a nine-month deadline for successor affidavits, with the author saying the change would prevent a “gotcha” that could defeat a decedent’s wishes. House Bill 3660 on natural organic reduction was the subject of extended debate, with supporters arguing for personal freedom and rejecting claims about misuse of the resulting material, while opponents raised concerns about the practice and its regulation. The House passed most measures by comfortable margins, including bills on advanced health care directives, professions and occupations, motor vehicles, Medicaid, insurance, child care, court reporters, public finance, and criminal law. A few measures failed or were reconsidered: Senate Bill 1916 initially failed on a 46-39 vote, but the House later voted to reconsider and then passed it on reconsideration. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, which were adopted where required by two-thirds votes. The session ended with the House still considering debate on House Bill 3660 after the chamber had recessed and returned to order.

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• convicted and fraud, moves the definition of credible allegation of fraud into the definitions subdivision
• :30.800> into<00:37:31.040> the<00:37:31.280> definitions<00:37:32.160> subdivision
• fraud into the definitions subdivision fraud into the definitions subdivision within<00:37:33.119

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The joint hearing opened with chairs explaining that the program integrity omnibus bill is a combined draft assembled from individual member bills and governor proposals, many of which had already been heard in committee. Members emphasized the compressed end-of-session timeline, said the language was not yet ready for enactment, and invited continued revisions as the bill moves next to judiciary and finance. Several speakers stressed the need for bipartisan collaboration, while also warning that the Legislature must act this session on program integrity rather than defer reforms. The fiscal staff then walked through a spreadsheet showing the bill’s overall budget effects and major provisions. The package includes DHS proposals on transforming human services, market- and receipt-based rate reform, enhanced program and payment integrity, uniform service standards, nursing facility rate changes, ICS reforms, and a repeal/redesign of housing stabilization, along with child care assistance integrity and human services redesign items in DCYF. Staff highlighted that the bill combines multiple sources, including governor proposals and member bills, and noted several items that are also in the supplemental human services budget. Committee discussion focused heavily on prepayment review, remote supports, ICS, and provider accountability. Chairs said the bill would codify prepayment review with a 60-day notice requirement after providers were caught off guard by prior rollout, and that remote supports and ICS language were placeholders or under active debate. One member argued the system needs stronger standards but cautioned against harming compliant providers, while another urged the committee to learn from good providers and warned against repeating failed implementations. Staff also reviewed thematic indexes covering billing and service delivery oversight, EVV, administrative reform, licensing and background studies, provider enrollment, sanctions, and child care provider compliance training. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided. The hearing ended with staff beginning the index walkthrough and members indicating that posted amendments would be considered as the bill advances through the remaining committees.

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• The MSFA is a political subdivision created as a part of the legislation that the MSFA owns and operates
• <00:06:03.600> is<00:06:03.919> a<00:06:04.240> political<00:06:04.720> subdivision
• <00:06:05.440> created MSFA is a political subdivision created MSFA is a political subdivision

Bills: HF4912, HF4664

Keywords: electronic pull-tabs, pull-tabs, tipboards, gambling tax, Minnesota Racing Commission, Thoroughbred, horse racing, Minnesota-bred horses, breeders, owners, racing purses, industry subsidy, gambling revenue dedication, problem gambling, compulsive gambling treatment, general fund appropriation, state affiliate National Council on Problem Gambling, racing incentives, equine industry, public officers

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• of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions
• cabinets, departments, boards, commissions,<00:56:53.839> institutions,<00:56:54.799> subdivisions
• , commissions, institutions, subdivisions, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies,<00:

Bills: SB141, SB124, SB56, SJR116, SB94, SB37, SB127, SB197, SB66, SB70, SB133, SB160, SB214, SB312, SB52, SJR62, SJR75

Keywords: legal advertisements, tax rates, public hearings, transparency, local government, sick leave, education, teacher retirement, benefits, employee compensation, Medicaid, nonopioid analgesics, pain management, health care regulation, utilization controls, physician shortage, health care access, medically underserved areas, medical education, workforce development

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• As well as grants to tribes and political subdivisions would also be exempt.
• As well as grants to tribes and political subdivisions would also be exempt.
• As well as grants to tribes and political subdivisions would also be exempt.
• As well as grants to tribes and political subdivisions would also be exempt.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• faithfully implementing the law as drafted by this body, the labeling requirement of at 342.63 subdivision
• 49.640> at<01:31:49.800> 342.63 requirement of at 342.63 requirement of at 342.63 subdivision
• which<01:31:52.840> mandates<01:31:53.200> the<01:31:53.280> name, subdivision
• 7, which mandates the name, subdivision 7, which mandates the name, address,<01:31:54.200> and

Bills: HF3794, HF4472, HF4410, HF4347, HF4412, HF4398, HF4397, HF4201, HF4199, HF4203, HF3706, HF4071, HF4120, HF4175, HF4188

Keywords: surveillance, price discrimination, wage discrimination, automated decision systems, consumer protections, data privacy, biometrics, school district health insurance, charter school health benefits, employee benefits, public sector health insurance, health insurance survey, Legislative Budget Office, LBO report, premium costs, retiree coverage, broker commissions, third-party administrator, health plan transparency, health reimbursement arrangement

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• If the department or agency does not have primary investigation authority under subdivision two, the
• have primary investigation authority have primary investigation authority under<00:05:13.480> subdivision
• <00:05:14.040> two,<00:05:14.160> the<00:05:14.240> Inspector under subdivision
• two, the Inspector under subdivision two, the Inspector General<00:05:14.840> may<00:05:15.080

Bills: SF856, HF4482, HF3672, HF1234, HF4591, HF3554, HF936

Keywords: Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance

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• I qualify as a person under discrimination under subdivision 1C, or paragraph 3, 4, and 5. and it ends
• discrimination discrimination uh<01:08:39.120> under<01:08:40.239> uh uh under uh uh under uh subdivision
• <01:08:43.440> one subdivision one subdivision one C<01:08:45.600> or<01:08:45.920>

Bills: HF3661, HF2380, HF3468, HF3483

Keywords: facial recognition, privacy, government surveillance, public safety, data protection, civil liberties, disability rights, discrimination, accommodations, employment, housing, public services, education, civil action, failure to render aid, damages, Minnesota Statutes, legal liability, trespass, civil immigration enforcement

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.

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• the town of Pinedale and I know in other cities when we are doing planning, where we're doing subdivisions
• are doing planning, where<01:31:10.400> we're<01:31:10.560> doing<01:31:10.719> subdivisions
• ,<01:31:11.280> when where we're doing subdivisions, when where we're doing subdivisions,

Bills: SF0099, SF0116, SJ0006

Keywords: easement, electricity delivery, public utility, prescriptive easement, landowner rights, surface water, drainage utilities, municipality, elections, environmental management, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, 916, all

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• the county veteran service officer shall aid all veterans who are residents of the governmental subdivision
• c> governmental who are residents of the governmental who are residents of the governmental subdivision
• 59.679> which<01:31:59.840> the<01:32:00.080> officer<01:32:00.400> is subdivision
• by which the officer is subdivision by which the officer is employed.<01:32:01.760> So<01:32:

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• sourced sale; you need a nine-digit ZIP code, and this is because the boundaries of political subdivisions
• 07.920> boundaries<00:15:08.480> of<00:15:08.680> political<00:15:09.079> subdivisions
• the boundaries of political subdivisions the boundaries of political subdivisions and<00:15:10.240

Keywords: 1183, house

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• talking about here, because this is what Reading Core and Math Core is for this purposes of this subdivision
• /c><01:03:43.599> this for this uh for purposes of this for this uh for purposes of this subdivision
• <01:03:44.599> evidence-based<01:03:45.599> means<01:03:45.960> the subdivision
• evidence-based means the subdivision evidence-based means the instruction<01:03:46.799> or<01:

Bills: HF1966, HF54, HF2043, HF1171, HF2741

Keywords: HF1966, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs, STARS program, alternative education, alternative programs, education finance, general fund appropriation, student support services, career readiness, employment skills, academic skills, social skills, student conferences, training grants, Minnesota Department of Education, specialized education, at-risk students, nontraditional education, HF54, Silver Lake

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• Great, those are our commissioners in a political subdivision in which the person has authority to make
• Great, those are our commissioners in a political subdivision in which the person has authority to make
• Great, those are our commissioners in a political subdivision in which the person has authority to make
• In general, that's going to be the obligation of the local subdivision. so Mr sigs uh Mr chair members

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• not, as Senator Nelson has said, meet the definition of theater under Minnesota Statute 348.404, subdivision
• theater under Minnesota statute<00:04:23.040> 348<00:04:23.840> 404<00:04:24.360> subdivision
• <00:04:24.840> 1ab<00:04:25.479> 8B<00:04:26.400> no statute 348 404 subdivision
• 1ab 8B no statute 348 404 subdivision 1ab 8B no would<00:04:26.880> appear<00:04:27.120> to

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• In addition, number two under subdivision 5A in the proposed amendment continues a usage of a word, cropping
• In addition, number two under subdivision 5A in the proposed amendment continues a usage of a word, cropping
• In addition, number two under subdivision 5A in the proposed amendment continues a usage of a word, cropping
• Number two under subdivision 5A in the proposed amendment continues a usage of a word, cropping history

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I understand that the issue at a very basic level with that statute, and it's subdivision 9 in House
• I understand that the issue at a very basic level with that statute, and it's subdivision 9 in House
• I understand that the issue at a very basic level with that statute, and it's subdivision 9 in House
• Basic level with that statute, and it's subdivision 9 in House File 62 if you want to read the language

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It defines grants as $50,000 or more and defines a grantee as a political subdivision, a nonprofit, or
• or more defines a grantee as a $50,000 or more defines a grantee as a political<00:13:52.560> subdivision
• > a<00:13:53.680> nonprofit<00:13:54.680> or<00:13:54.839> a political subdivision
• a nonprofit or a political subdivision a nonprofit or a business business business entity<00:13:57.120

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And so by having this political subdivision prohibited from issuing a permit, doesn't that take away
• And so by having this political subdivision prohibited from issuing a permit, doesn't that take away
• And so by having this political subdivision prohibited from issuing a permit, doesn't that take away
• And so by having this political subdivision prohibited from issuing a permit, doesn't that take away

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I think any public state or political subdivision, as we usually call it, be local or regional or quasi
• quasi-publics I really think this should be subject to 30 B I think any public state or political subdivision

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard testimony on several procurement-related bills. Senator Lovely and steel industry witnesses supported S. 2167/H. 3411, which would require preference for U.S. manufacturers on public construction projects using steel and other materials. They argued that Canadian and other foreign fabricators underbid Massachusetts firms because of exchange rates, subsidies, and different labor-cost structures, causing local job losses and economic leakage. Committee members asked about tariffs, market share, and whether the bill should be folded into broader municipal legislation; the witnesses said public work should stay in Massachusetts and that the bill would help preserve local industry and jobs. The committee also heard strong support for S. 2107, a bill to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in state and municipal contracting. Work Inc. testified that a preference for contractors employing people with disabilities would expand competitive employment, reduce reliance on public assistance, and generate net savings for taxpayers. Members asked about the estimated savings and whether recent federal changes to benefits would affect the numbers; the witness said the figures may need updating but that the underlying employment opportunity remains important. Another bill, H. 3339/S. 2187, would prohibit state and municipal contracts for new artificial turf fields containing zinc, plastic, or intentionally added PFAS. Sponsors and supporters cited health risks, heat retention, injuries, and PFAS contamination, while committee members discussed local bans, disposal problems, and whether indoor facilities or alternative materials could be used. Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro testified in favor of H. 12 and H. 13, which would update Chapter 30B procurement thresholds and allow municipalities to bundle snow hauling and removal with plowing contracts. He said the changes would give local governments more flexibility, reduce confusion between school and municipal procurement rules, and make snow contracts more attractive to vendors. Members questioned whether quasi-public agencies and state entities should also be subject to 30B, and Shapiro said many public entities have their own procedures but that transparency and fairness should apply across the board. The committee also heard support for S. 2150, a software licensing bill aimed at preventing vendor lock-in by ensuring state agencies can run purchased software in the infrastructure that best fits their needs; the witness said restrictive licensing can drive up costs and create cybersecurity and modernization problems, and that similar laws have already passed in several other states.