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• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• Bankers Association the the Minnesota Bankers Association the Minnesota<00:14:43.320><c> Credit</c><
• ><c> Minnesota</c><00:24:03.279><c> county</c> Association and the Minnesota county Association and the
• Association and the Minnesota judicial Association and the Minnesota judicial branch<01:18:19.400><c>
• County Recorders Association and the Minnesota County Officers Association.

Bills: HF1662, HF1224, HF1836, HF1367, HF1168, HF1999, HF1792, HF102, HF2127, HF104

Keywords: veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure

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• So the breakdown is $100,000 from the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, $150,000 from the Minnesota
• Paul near Red Wing, Minnesota.
• Paul near Redwing Minnesota pray Paul near Redwing Minnesota pray supports<00:59:26.640><c> the</c><00
• </c> Tracy and also the state of Minnesota Tracy and also the state of Minnesota for<01:13:42.440><c>
• </c> billion after working with Minnesota billion after working with Minnesota Department<01:35:44.119

Bills: HF458, HF459, HF461, HF449, HF450, HF965, HF1280, HF612, HF615, HF616, HF622, HF650, HF651, HF1045, HF972, HF851, HF644, HF1050

Keywords: HF458, Henderson, water treatment facility, drinking water, municipal water, public infrastructure, capital investment, state bonds, bonding bill, Public Facilities Authority, water distribution system, well connection, local government grant, Minnesota capital budget, HF459, Carver levee, City of Carver, levee restoration, flood control, flood mitigation

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• I am an attorney with the Minnesota Association of Townships.
• I am an attorney with the Minnesota<00:46:19.560><c> Association</c><00:46:20.160><c> of</c><00:46:20.240
• </c><00:46:21.359><c> I</c> Minnesota Association of Townships.
• I Minnesota Association of Townships.
• , Minnesota.

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• I have met with both Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota in meeting with them.
• </c> are moving to Minnesota. are moving to Minnesota.
• </c> graduated from a Minnesota high school. graduated from a Minnesota high school.
• </c> seven Minnesota state universities. seven Minnesota state universities.
• </c> Minnesota post-secondary institutions. Minnesota post-secondary institutions.

Bills: HF3432, HF3411

Keywords: resident tuition, employment, higher education, Minnesota, tuition rates, state universities, immigration status, immigration, postsecondary education, privacy, data access, federal officers, 1183, house

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• </c> then Maria King from the uh Minnesota then Maria King from the uh Minnesota Department<00:25:52.399
• Greater Minnesota is missed um then the Greater Minnesota is missed um then the following<00:30:45.519
• </c> not an option for over half of Minnesota not an option for over half of Minnesota senior senior
• </c><01:24:15.679><c> in</c> member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota in member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
• Next is Brian Elliott, SEIU Minnesota State Council. Thank you.

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 1183, house

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• I'm a lifelong Minnesota resident.
• I've been involved with the Minnesota Sheriff's Association since 1986, and many of these very halls
• I've been involved with the Minnesota Sheriff's Association since 1986, and many of these very halls
• I've been involved with the Minnesota Sheriff's Association since 1986, and many of these very halls
• I've been involved with the Minnesota Sheriff's Association since 1986, and many of these very halls

Bills: HF1082, HF1042, HF1295, HF1686, HF1998, HF1775, HF1163

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base

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• </c> started entering SAA Foundation started entering SAA Foundation programming<00:20:01.760><c> I</
• </c><00:20:49.080><c> I've</c> wanted to work at the sa Foundation I've wanted to work at the sa Foundation
• The other role that I serve on is I’m on the Minnesota Hospital Association board of directors, and I
• ><c> of</c> Minnesota hospital Association board of Minnesota hospital Association board of directors
• </c><00:51:49.680><c> and</c> group in North Eastern Minnesota and group in North Eastern Minnesota and

Bills: HF110, HF111, HF263, HF105

Keywords: HF110, Adrian Independent School District, Independent School District No. 511, school construction, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, refundable exemption, construction materials, capital improvements, school roofing, playground remodel, retaining walls, plumbing, bathroom remodel, locker room remodel, window replacements, local tax relief, general fund appropriation, Minnesota chapter 297A, retroactive tax refund

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• assault coalitions, my organization, the Minnesota Indian Women Sexual Assault Coalition, the Minnesota
• coalition, the Minnesota general crime coalition, the Minnesota Alliance<00:08:27.280><c> on</c><00:
• . counties in Southwest Minnesota.
• ><c> counting</c><00:26:41.800><c> on</c> Survivors in Minnesota are counting on Survivors in Minnesota
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF1082, HF2099, HF4177, HF2742

Keywords: public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, emergency management, local government, funding, preparedness, Minnesota, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, use of force, police accountability

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• Brian Werner, executive director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association, said the association appreciates
• Our first testifier is Brian Warner from Minnesota Biofuels Association.
• The Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Biofuels Association submitted separate written
• and Minnesota corn Association and and Minnesota corn Association and Minnesota<01:19:35.520><c> biofields
• </c><01:19:36.120><c> Association</c> Minnesota biofields Association Minnesota biofields Association

Bills: HF770, HF857, HF38, HF1500, HF43

Keywords: HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B

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• I'm here on behalf of the Florida Justice Association.
• Their trade association has a standard.
• I represent the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association.
• I represent the recreational off-highway vehicle association.
• Cameron Fink, Associated Industries of Florida, is waiving in support.

Bills: S0216, S0246, S0356, S0388, S0470, S0488, S0490, S0528, S0584, S0594

Keywords: reemployment assistance, fraud prevention, eligibility verification, Department of Commerce, benefit disqualification, specialty license plate, specialty plates, motor vehicle registration, license plate fees, annual use fees, Florida DHSMV, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, deauthorization, financial reporting, nonprofit organizations, college license plates, university license plates, veterans plates, law enforcement plates, Fraternal Order of Police

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and considered ten bills, beginning with SB 594 on local housing assistance plans. Senator Burton explained that the bill would make residents of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities eligible for SHIP rental assistance and, in some cases, repair or rehabilitation funds, recognizing that many own their homes but rent the lot. Supporters from AARP and the Federation of Manufactured Homeowners said the bill would help seniors and low-income residents remain housed. The bill was reported favorably by a roll call vote. Members then approved two Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles measures: SB 488, the agency package updating Florida’s motor fuel tax compliance with IFTA, allowing online filing and private license plate agencies to act as agents, raising the crash-damage reporting threshold, expanding email communications, and updating tank vehicle compliance; and SB 490, a related public records exemption for email addresses collected for renewal notices. Both were reported favorably without opposition. The committee also passed SB 246, creating a specialty license plate for the UFC Foundation, despite concerns raised that the foundation is based out of state and that the plate was politically motivated; the bill was approved on a split vote. The committee gave favorable reports to SB 216 on reemployment assistance eligibility, which would tighten job-search requirements, require more frequent eligibility verification, and add reporting on fraudulent claims. The bill drew substantial opposition from labor and policy advocates who argued it would add barriers for unemployed workers, especially in rural and skilled-trades jobs, and that the state’s unemployment system remains difficult to navigate. Supporters said the bill was aimed at fraud prevention and ensuring claimants remain eligible. SB 356 on utility terrain vehicles generated extensive debate over safety, local control, and whether UTVs should be allowed on certain roads; supporters emphasized rural utility and law enforcement benefits, while opponents cited manufacturer warnings and crash risks. The sponsor ultimately temporarily postponed the bill. The committee also reported favorably SB 528 on manufacturing, which expands the Department of Commerce’s manufacturing responsibilities, codifies the chief manufacturing officer position, and creates workforce development grant support; SB 584 on commercial driving schools, which authorizes DHSMV agreements with county tax collectors to help enforce school regulation; and SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflower specialty plate from $15 to $25 to support the Florida Wildflower Foundation. The final bill, SB 470 on the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate, was introduced as a measure to broaden eligibility for the existing plate and stabilize funding for law enforcement memorial efforts, but no final action on that bill was reached in the portion of the transcript provided.

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• My name is Thomas Wellness Service, the associate state director of advocacy with AARP, Minnesota.
• Minnesota.
• insurance companies operating in Minnesota.
• insurance companies operating in Minnesota.
• And this happens most often when we have a bad storm in your area, because Minnesota is associated with

Bills: HF4881, HF4867, HF4422, HF4223

Keywords: healthcare, insurance, regulation, financial institutions, prescription drug affordability, consumer protection, restitution account, financial compensation, attorney general, distributions, property insurance, homeowners insurance, fire and allied lines, hail insurance, appraisal clause, loss adjustment, alternative dispute resolution, insurance claims, claim valuation, actual cash value

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• </c> industry here in Minnesota. industry here in Minnesota.
• , the Minnesota Alliance on Crime, and the Minnesota Children's Alliance.
• c> victim</c><00:56:46.800><c> services</c> And now Minnesota crime victim services And now Minnesota
• </c> stand with survivors across Minnesota. stand with survivors across Minnesota.
• </c><01:03:14.760><c> crime</c> the 12 million for the Minnesota crime the 12 million for the Minnesota

Bills: HF4446, HF4066, HF1082

Keywords: public safety officer, survivor benefits, line of duty death, occupational cancer, firefighter, police officer, paramedic, EMT, correctional officer, first responder, workers' compensation, death benefits, occupational exposure, carcinogen, cancer presumption, mesothelioma, leukemia, lung cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

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• Today I am here representing the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians and the Minnesota Medical Association
• 24:09.799><c> Minnesota</c><00:24:10.279><c> Medical</c> and the Minnesota Medical and the Minnesota
• Minnesota.
• of Minnesota.
• of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1355, HF1469, HF1768

Keywords: commercial diving, scuba diving safety, aquatic plant management, workplace safety, environmental regulations, HF1469, Minnesota, workforce development, job training, job skills training, reentry, reentry services, formerly incarcerated, ex-offenders, inmates, recently released inmates, felony conviction, felony-level offense, corrections, prison release

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• I'm bringing it forward because the governor is proposing to cut Minnesota nursing homes.
• The standards will impact Minnesota.
• </c><00:10:47.800><c> and</c> member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
• Next is Brian Elliott, SEIU Minnesota State Council. Thank you for having me.
• </c> employees International Union Minnesota employees International Union Minnesota state<00:14:39.399

Bills: HF1419, HF500

Keywords: nursing facilities, reimbursement rates, elderly care, minimum wage, healthcare funding, nursing home, employment standards, worker rights, Minnesota Statutes, labor compensation, 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 500, which would require the legislature to fund the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s standards before they could take effect. An author’s DE2 amendment was adopted first; the amendment was described as pausing the board’s standards unless the legislature estimates and fully pays the cost for each nursing home. The bill author argued that mandates without money create serious consequences for seniors and providers, and said the measure would keep budget authority with the legislature rather than an appointed board. Supporters, including nursing home operators and the Long-Term Care Imperative, said the board’s holiday pay and minimum wage standards would create large unfunded costs, citing estimates ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars for individual facilities and more than $200 million statewide. They argued that some facilities could face debt, reserve depletion, or reduced access to care if the standards are not funded. Opponents, including SEIU workers and union leaders, said the board has improved staffing, recruitment, morale, and worker safety, and that caregivers deserve higher wages and holiday pay. They argued the bill would weaken the board’s ability to address chronic understaffing and would shift focus away from worker protections. Members also debated whether nursing home reimbursement rates have already risen enough to cover wages and whether the problem lies with how funds are used by providers. After public testimony closed, several members spoke in opposition and support. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted 9-7 to re-refer House File 500, as amended, to the Committee on Labor and Workforce and Economic Development Finance and Policy.

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• Lucas Solstrom is executive director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, also a dairy farmer
• I'm also a board member of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association, an organization representing Minnesota's
• The Minnesota Pork Producers Association believes the additional requirements for financial assurance
• Lucas Sjostrom, executive director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF4740, HF3940

Keywords: financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules, 1183, house

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• Association of School the Minnesota Association of School Business<00:05:27.039><c> Officials.
• > Business</c> Minnesota Association of School Business Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
• I'm the executive director of the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools.
• </c><01:10:35.520><c> Association</c><01:10:36.000><c> of</c> director of the Minnesota Association of
• director of the Minnesota Association of Charter<01:10:36.560><c> Schools.

Bills: HF3790, HF3654, HF3371, HF3470, HF1099

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

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• My name is Katherine Forward and I am here on behalf of the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association
• the Minnesota School Bus Operators<00:21:09.600><c> Association</c><00:21:10.720><c> representing</c
• Fueling Minnesota worked closely with the Minnesota Propane Association on that exemption, and the legislature
• ><c> on</c> the Minnesota Propane Association on the Minnesota Propane Association on that<00:46:42.240
• I'm representing the Minnesota Propane Association.

Bills: HF3131, HF3436, HF3106, HF3241, HF3531

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

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• House File 1161 is an important bill that supports our schools in Greater Minnesota.
• Minnesota has a long history of supporting public education.
• Again, this bill does not change how our cabins are taxed in Greater Minnesota.
• They can write a check to their district's foundation.
• That being said, Education Minnesota firmly believes in feeding all students.

Bills: HF51, HF1161, HF2201, HF2786, HF1053

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

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• Probably know, it was the biggest fine in the history of the state of Minnesota.
• My wife, Laurie, and I live in Plymouth, Minnesota, and we are the very proud parents of Joseph.
• Minnesota has a long history of supporting these veterans and acknowledging their sacrifices.
• I'm joined today by the president of the Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers, and he would
• I am the feedlot officer in Douglas County and president of the Minnesota Association of County Feedlot

Bills: HF1355, HF78, HF1846, HF1225

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

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

Bills: HF4, HF173

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