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• That's part of the amendment to the statute. >> No, it says, um, uh, it looks like it's written so that
• However, afterwards, because chapter 171 is now with MKSOA, I would stand with the Attorney General's
• Under the statute, we're supposed to come up with a fair market value for what those lease rents might
• Under the statute, we're forward.
• Under the statute, we're supposed<01:31:13.242><c> [clears throat]</c><01:31:13.360><c> to</c><01:31:

Bills: HB1527, HB1823, HB2490, HB2223, HB2325, HB2104, HB2593, HB2592, HB1927, HB1553, HB1964, HB1918, HB1990

Keywords: gambling prohibition, Aloha Stadium, University of Hawaii, amateur athletics, state lands, coastal resilience, Maui, Mantokuji Bay, coastal erosion, environmental protection, Native Hawaiian, spiritual sites, historic preservation, economic development, burial sites, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, cultural history, archaeology, Hawaii Revised Statutes, civil service

Summary: The committee first heard HB 1527 relating to gambling. The chair outlined hearing rules, including a two-minute limit and a warning that bills not heard would die. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from a prosecutor, Honolulu Police Department, and Stop Predatory Gambling, all arguing that casinos and sports betting increase crime, sex trafficking, harassment of athletes, and broader social harm. No opposition testimony was presented, and the committee moved on without questions or action taken on the bill. The committee then heard HB 1823 relating to coastal zone management and HB 2490 relating to coastal resilience. For HB 1823, DLNR, the Office of Planning, and Maui County testified, with Maui County supporting the measure and its proposed amendments. For HB 2490, DLNR expressed concern about exempting a proposed Mokuji Bay pilot project from permits and regulation before a long-term plan is finalized, while the County of Maui, the Mokuji Soto Zen Mission, and the Office of Planning supported the bill as a coastal resilience pilot. The mission described severe erosion, sea-level rise impacts, and years of unsuccessful efforts to stabilize the shoreline; its consultant said the study is leaning toward nature-based and hybrid solutions. In questioning, members and DLNR discussed whether the bill should say the project “shall” or “may” be exempt, and the chair indicated the language would be adjusted to preserve DLNR discretion and to change the lead agency reference to OPSD. No vote was taken in the transcript. Finally, the committee took up HB 2223 relating to historic preservation reviews. SHPD said it stood on its written comments, while OPSD and DHHL supported the bill. DHHL argued the measure would streamline reviews, improve transparency, and help address long wait times for its projects, saying it could alleviate burden on SHPD and better serve beneficiaries. Representative Shimizu questioned whether the bill would create redundancy and expand government rather than strengthen SHPD, noting a separate staffing bill already exists. SHPD responded that DHHL is uniquely subject to 6E review and that the bill would not waive federal or state historic review requirements; the discussion also touched on possible federal-style grant support and the existing memorandum of agreement between SHPD and DHHL. The transcript ends during questioning, with no final committee action shown.

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• I did want to thank the Minnesota Bar Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, the Minnesota
• Network, the Minnesota Land Title Network, the Minnesota Land Title Association,<00:03:18.959><c> Minnesota
• </c> data to be handled in Minnesota. data to be handled in Minnesota.
• the</c><00:52:30.800><c> 2025</c><00:52:31.680><c> Minnesota</c> In 2025, Minnesota in the 2025 Minnesota
• Minnesota should protect youth online. Minnesota should follow<00:58:20.000><c> suit.

Bills: HF3479, HF4205, HF3782, HF4081, HF4138

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage, redemption period, homestead, Minnesota Statutes, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, vehicle surveillance, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, data privacy, government data practices, law enforcement data, surveillance technology, location data, vehicle tracking, warrant requirement, probable cause, exigent circumstances

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• The next testifier is Pierre Willet with the League of Minnesota Cities.
• The League of Minnesota Cities remains opposed to this legislation.
• The League of Minnesota Cities remains opposed to this legislation.
• Clean Elections Minnesota urges this committee to vote to advance HF 73.
• </c><01:35:37.000><c> urges</c> packets clean elections Minnesota urges packets clean elections Minnesota

Bills: HF72, HF66, HF69, HF73

Keywords: campaign finance, state funding, political activity, nonprofits, government transparency, HF66, Minnesota second-degree murder, unintentional murder, protective order, order for protection, harassment restraining order, domestic violence, victim protection, cross-jurisdictional orders, out-of-state restraining order, tribal court order, Canadian protective order, public safety, criminal law, homicide

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• :04:03.040><c> presumption</c><00:04:03.680><c> that</c> chapter 13 create a presumption that chapter
• </c> chapter 13. chapter 13.
• We as the people<00:32:12.320><c> of</c><00:32:12.440><c> Minnesota,</c> people of Minnesota, people
• </c> need to add to the statute books. need to add to the statute books.
• You have to follow Chapter 13."

Bills: HF4077, HF3809, HF3639, HF4478, HF3363, HF3874

Keywords: municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations

Summary: The Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee approved the minutes from March 25 and March 26, then took up House File 4077, a bipartisan bill authored by Representatives Greenman and Roach. The bill would prohibit municipalities from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities that restrict disclosure about land development, economic development, or publicly funded projects, while preserving existing Chapter 13 data practices rules and trade secret protections. The authors argued the bill is needed to prevent secret agreements and backroom decision-making that undermine public transparency, and they moved that the bill be re-referred to the general register. Several local officials and residents testified in support, including a St. Louis County commissioner, the mayor of Lonsdale, and residents from Farmington and Hermantown. Supporters said NDAs had been used in connection with data center and other development projects to keep elected officials and the public in the dark, eroding trust and limiting community input. They described the bill as a common-sense transparency measure and said existing law already protects legitimate trade secrets. Opposition came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership, which argued that NDAs are often necessary in early-stage economic development discussions to protect sensitive business information and remain competitive with other states. They warned the bill could discourage investment, jobs, and tax growth, and said it would impose a one-size-fits-all state mandate that limits local discretion. Committee members then debated whether the bill was too broad and whether it should be narrowed to data centers; supporters responded that the issue extends beyond data centers to other forms of economic development. A roll call vote was requested on the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register, but the final vote result was not stated in the transcript excerpt.

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• So housing mediation was the first chapter in my mediation career in Minnesota and it's what I'm so passionate
• So housing mediation was the first chapter in my mediation career in Minnesota and it's what I'm so passionate
• So housing mediation was the first chapter in my mediation career in Minnesota and it's what I'm so passionate
• So housing mediation was the first chapter in my mediation career in Minnesota and it's what I'm so passionate
• So housing mediation was the first chapter in my mediation career in Minnesota and it's what I'm so passionate

Bills: HF3806, HF2687, HF497

Keywords: housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota Statutes, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords, corporate ownership, real estate investment trust, REIT, landlord registry, landlord database, tenant transparency, housing affordability, homeownership, deed tax, transfer tax, property tax, affordable housing

Summary: The committee first approved the March 3 minutes, then heard House File 3806, a bill to authorize $200 million in housing infrastructure bonds. Chair Howard said the funding would help address Minnesota’s housing shortage by leveraging state dollars to build thousands of affordable homes, and testifiers from Alliance Housing, Luna Minnesota/North Dakota, and the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership described how prior housing infrastructure bonds helped finance supportive housing, preserve and rehabilitate apartments, and leverage local, federal, and private dollars, especially in greater Minnesota. Members generally expressed support for the tool, while also raising questions about the state’s debt load, the current outstanding principal on housing infrastructure bonds, regional distribution, and whether manufactured housing could be included; staff said the outstanding principal was about $474.465 million. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion. The committee then took up House File 2687, as amended by a DE1, which would prohibit private equity firms from buying single-family homes and limit corporations and partnerships to owning no more than 50 single-family homes, with enforcement by the attorney general. Representative Vang said the bill was intended as a first step to return homeownership opportunities to individuals and families, citing research and reporting suggesting corporate ownership is concentrated in lower-income neighborhoods and can disadvantage first-time buyers. Testimony from the Family Housing Fund supported the bill, saying its research found that renter experience declines as single-family rental portfolios grow, with larger landlords associated with higher rents and more repair problems. The bill was discussed but not voted on; members indicated it would be held over for action at a later hearing.

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• Minnesota has more than 8,000 statutes.
• </c><01:23:13.920><c> statutes</c> Uh it is codified in Minnesota statutes Uh it is codified in Minnesota
• And we will soon offer free informal mediation for disputes involving Minnesota Statutes chapter 515B
• </c><01:24:17.280><c> statutes</c><01:24:17.840><c> chapter</c> involving Minnesota statutes chapter
• involving Minnesota statutes chapter 515b<01:24:19.280><c> and</c><01:24:19.600><c> government</c><01

Bills: SF1750, HF704, HF3479

Keywords: common interest community, CIC, homeowners association, HOA, condominium, planned community, cooperative, unit owner, association board, declarant, declarant control, special declarant rights, assessment lien, foreclosure, late fees, fines, attorney fees, resale disclosure, annual report, maintenance plan

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• Legal Aid through a stakeholder negotiation with Minnesota Legal Aid and the Minnesota Multi Housing
• I'd be happy to have no opposition to this, based on the good work of Minnesota Legal Aid and Minnesota
• </c><00:02:33.040><c> with</c><00:02:33.200><c> Minnesota</c> stakeholder negotiation with Minnesota
• </c> the violence as required by the statute the violence as required by the statute um<00:03:03.879>
• work um in of Minnesota legal aid in<00:03:38.920><c> Minnesota</c><00:03:39.319><c> multi</c><00:03:

Bills: HF2296, HF1566, HF1854, HF1385, HF1142

Keywords: landlord-tenant, victim confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, tenant privacy, housing law, eviction, unpaid rent, damages, release of information, shared database, protective order, victim of violence, Minnesota Statutes 504B.206, housing finance, civil law, autism, rental properties, reasonable accommodation

Bills: SB2723, HB9

Keywords: law enforcement, State Sheriffs Day, Hawaii, commemoration, public safety, honor sheriffs, HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation

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• I am a proud member of the Purple Heart Chapter 483 in Hawaii.
• member of<00:12:07.920><c> the</c><00:12:08.639><c> heart</c><00:12:09.440><c> uh</c><00:12:09.680><c> chapter
• </c><00:12:10.800><c> uh</c><00:12:10.959><c> 483</c><00:12:11.760><c> in</c> of the heart uh chapter
• uh 483 in of the heart uh chapter uh 483 in Hawaii.<00:12:12.800><c> I'm</c><00:12:13.120><c> send</

Bills: HB9, SB2723

Keywords: HB9, Hawaii Purple Heart state, Purple Heart, Purple Heart recipients, veterans, military, armed forces, service members, combat wounded, war veterans, military honors, state designation, symbolic legislation, honorary designation, Chapter 5 HRS, Hawaii Revised Statutes, military appreciation, veteran recognition, law enforcement, State Sheriffs Day

Summary: The Committee on Culture and the Arts heard testimony on HB 9 HD1, which would designate Hawaii as a Purple Heart State, and SB 2723, relating to State Sheriff’s Day. On HB 9 HD1, Takumi Abby of Purple Heart Chapter 483 testified in strong support, saying the bill would recognize the service and sacrifice of combat-wounded veterans and honor Purple Heart recipients and their families. Additional support was noted from the Office of Veterans Services, the Hawaii Military Affairs Council, and CARES, whose representative Angela Melody Young described related veteran-honoring efforts in Honolulu and across Oahu and said the state designation would extend that recognition statewide. Members then moved to decision-making on HB 9 HD1. One member briefly commented on family military service and the importance of remembering Purple Heart recipients. The committee voted to adopt the chair’s recommendation to pass the measure as is, with all members present voting aye. For SB 2723, the chair indicated the committee would further defer the date, while also recommending passage with amendments. The committee voted on the amended version and adopted the chair’s recommendation with no objections or reservations.

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• She said their main goal is to make sure that victims' rights are realized under Minnesota Statutes,
• </c><00:16:24.360><c> statute</c> get under Minnesota statute get under Minnesota statute 611a<00:16:
• I'm a lifelong Minnesota resident.
• Mr. law.' long Minnesota long Minnesota resident<00:21:26.440><c> if</c><00:21:26.679><c> this</c><00
• This statute, 609.11, subdivision 2, is important for victim services in Minnesota, not only for the

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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• Uh, Minnesota does.
• </c> for the Minnesota Governor's Caucus. for the Minnesota Governor's Caucus.
• </c> Minnesota system. Minnesota system. &gt;&gt; Vice<01:08:13.280><c> Coulter.
• This is part of the repealer that eliminates Minnesota Statutes section 136A.657, which creates the religious
• </c> authority uh on the rest of the statute. authority uh on the rest of the statute.

Bills: HF4362, HF4252, HF4440

Keywords: firearms, guns, gun rights, gun control, campus safety, public college, university, postsecondary institution, higher education, visitor carry, concealed carry, open carry, campus policy, Minnesota Statutes 624.714, petty misdemeanor, parking lot carry, firearm possession, public safety, college campus, student carry

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• He works at the Minnesota Health Department and was testifying on behalf of the Minnesota Health Department
• ,</c> is full and when we looked into statute, is full and when we looked into statute, we<00:04:27.440
• Thank you for at the Minnesota DNR.
• </c><00:59:26.480><c> Since</c> provisions of statute are met. Since provisions of statute are met.
• We believe that the bill and existing statute positions Minnesota to wisely use this resource in sustainable

Bills: HF1531, HF4017, HF3399, HF4146, HF4019, HF3677

Keywords: crossbow, crossbow hunting, archery season, deer hunting, bear hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, common carp, rough fish, game and fish, wildlife management, hunting license, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, sunset clause, expiration removal, archery equipment, outdoor recreation, infectious waste, pathological waste

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• </c> is a current tool used by Minnesota is a current tool used by Minnesota housing<00:05:40.160><c>
• But as it housing across Minnesota.
• </c><00:24:49.360><c> Student</c> the University of Minnesota Student the University of Minnesota Student
• ,</c> there's a violation of this chapter, there's a violation of this chapter, there's<00:34:47.679>
• You are renting to Minnesota law.

Bills: HF2740, HF2901, HF4443, HF3943

Keywords: affordable housing, housing finance, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, low-income housing tax credit, LIHTC, Section 42, compliance period, housing stability, rental housing, affordable rental housing, homelessness, housing insecurity, housing supply, preservation, recapitalization, distressed properties, regulatory relief, local affordable housing aid, Interagency Council to End Homelessness

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• I'm the legislative and coalitions director for the Americans for Prosperity chapter here in Minnesota
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• The purpose of House File 4052 is simply to modernize Minnesota's telecommunications statutes, Chapter
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota Statutes section 8.32 requires the Attorney General to make recommendations to the legislature

Bills: HF2400, HF1724, HF3437, HF4333, HF2874, HF4052

Keywords: real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care

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• The law has worked well, but why we're here before you today is to clear up an ambiguity in our statutes
• We've worked with and I would like to thank the Minnesota State Bar Association's Real Property Section
• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, BankIn, and the Minnesota
• We also want to thank the Minnesota Mortgage Association for its assistance.
• We have to stop making these decisions to make it harder to get care for people in Minnesota.

Bills: HF1224, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage postponement, homeowners, redemption period, Minnesota Statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• The law worked well, but why we're here before you today is to clear up an ambiguity in our statutes
• We've worked with and would like to thank the Minnesota State Bar Association's Real Property Section
• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• We also want to thank the Minnesota Mortgage Association for its assistance.
• We have to stop making these decisions to make it harder to get care for people in Minnesota.

Bills: HF1224, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: foreclosure, mortgage postponement, homeowners, redemption period, Minnesota Statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• This makes modifications to Chapter 60D.
• , rather which are in Chapter 152, and make some changes in Chapter 342, which will be the new medical
• My answer is always Minnesota.
• This violates Minnesota Statute 342.02, which mandates that the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) promotes
• The Minnesota cannabis industry was sold to the public as a craft industry for Minnesota entrepreneurs

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• Adding them to Minnesota statutes would ensure that we maintain strong insurance solvency requirements
• Adding them to Minnesota statutes would ensure that we maintain strong insurance solvency requirements
• Adding them to Minnesota statutes would ensure that we maintain strong insurance solvency requirements
• Adding them to Minnesota statutes would ensure that we maintain strong insurance solvency requirements
• Adding them to Minnesota statutes would ensure that we maintain strong insurance solvency requirements

Bills: HF1545, HF2426, HF1615, HF2403

Keywords: medical cannabis, cultivation, cannabinoid products, plant canopy, Minnesota statutes, cannabis, hemp, lower-potency, edibles, regulations, licensing, local control, consumer safety, age restrictions, commerce policy, financial institutions, insurance regulation, limited long-term care insurance, Medicare supplement, health insurance

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• Under current Minnesota statute, patients are able to access physical therapy directly without a referral
• Under current<00:54:18.400><c> Minnesota</c><00:54:18.880><c> statute,</c><00:54:19.359><c> patients<
• /c><00:54:19.680><c> are</c> current Minnesota statute, patients are current Minnesota statute, patients
• It cleans up sections of several Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs chapters of law and adds provisions
• of statute.

Bills: HF3521, HF3563, HF82, HF2689, HF1794, HF3544, HF3516, HF1752

Keywords: hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure

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• It is a permissible use here in Minnesota. So this puts it into statute.
• So thank you. for people in Minnesota. I have a couple for people in Minnesota.
• <c> more</c> This is making Minnesota more This is making Minnesota more affordable.<01:42:07.840><c>
• </c> district supervisor, Minnesota district district supervisor, Minnesota district supervisor<01:42
• </c> things down here to make Minnesota things down here to make Minnesota affordable,<01:43:00.960><

Bills: HF3694, HF3844, HF4006, HF3785, HF3849, HF4102, HF3441, HF3507, HF3562

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license