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• Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed say nay.
• Then we will amend it onto the bill that will be in Ways and Means.
• Thank you so much for your help in supporting our committee.
• and having those conversations in committee are exceptionally important.
• I encourage you to visit with folks in the Senate and also your co-members in the House.

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

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• Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Oppose say nay.
• So this will will be in ways and means.
• All those in favor on Ways and Means. All those in favor say<00:02:31.760> I.
• Thank you so much for your help in supporting our committee.
• co-members in the House as we move these bills forward.

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

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• Seeing no discussion, all in favor say aye. Opposed? Motion prevails, and the minutes are approved.
• So all those in favor of my motion say aye. Opposed? Motion prevails.
• back up scheduled on Monday until further notice, or can we start understanding when we might see it in
• attention every day, uh, there was a day last week, I believe it was, where this meeting was completed in
• completed it was, where this meeting was completed it was, where this meeting was completed in

Bills: SF1832, HF2440, HF2442

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy

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• The Eden Prairie Center was built in the 1970s. It’s the third-largest mall in Minnesota.
• Minnesota it's got 1.4 largest mall in Minnesota it's got 1.4 million<00:12:57.199> square<00
• <01:26:00.280> is investing in parts of rural Minnesota is investing in parts of rural Minnesota
• :28:25.600> there places in Greater Minnesota where there places in Greater Minnesota where there
• > you<01:29:28.360> all in northern Minnesota thank you all in northern Minnesota thank

Bills: HF1746, HF2585, HF1159, HF2574, HF2839, HF157, HF158, HF160, HF338, HF512

Keywords: Oakdale, tax increment financing, local government, funding, urban development, tax increment, St. Paul, redevelopment, housing authority, housing trust fund, low-income housing, property taxation, Minnesota statutes, vacant property, housing, commercial to residential conversion, Minneapolis, urban redevelopment, public parks, tax capacity

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• leg up on fraud in child care in Minnesota.
• . crisis in the state of Minnesota we have crisis in the state of Minnesota we have um<00:51:31.720><
• in Greater Minnesota, we have schools and churches.
• Was the rate of 25% in Minnesota?
• <01:24:40.760> in<01:24:40.920> terms Greater Minnesota in terms Greater Minnesota

Bills: HF1277, HF812, HF457, HF633

Keywords: data centers, tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, economic development, employment growth, income tax, tax brackets, tax adjustments, Minnesota, tax policy, underutilized buildings, adaptive reuse, building conversion, historic preservation, downtown revitalization, vacant property, vacancy reduction, refundable tax credit, income tax credit, grant in lieu of credit

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• While we made great progress in the 23-24 session in both finance and policy, there is still more to
• In 2023, the state of Minnesota made the historic decision to extend the same unemployment benefits long
• This is a significant shortage area in Minnesota.
• Nearly nine out of ten schools in Minnesota are severely impacted by the shortage.
• education base—a significant bipartisan commitment to kids in Minnesota.

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• in allocations we made.
• in allocations we<00:04:02.360> made.
• In 2023, the state of Minnesota made a historic decision to extend the same unemployment benefits long
• of teachers in Minnesota.
• other worker in the state of Minnesota other worker in the state of Minnesota has<01:31:45.679><

Bills: HF1388

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

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• in Minnesota and sitting in warehouses in close proximity.
• <00:18:07.840> made program for a a uh Minnesota made program for a a uh Minnesota made fertilizer
• in Minnesota in the Farmers especially in Minnesota in the past<00:22:42.520> many<00:22:42.760
• in Minnesota, not Minnesota-bred, sorry, Minnesota-owned, is raced in Shakopee, that horse therefore
• in Minnesota, not Minnesota-bred, sorry, Minnesota-owned, is raced in Shakopee, that horse therefore

Bills: HF1621, HF1701, HF1796, HF1676, HF40, HF1428, HF1540

Keywords: HF1621, CelluComp, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, appropriation, grant, commercialization, fiber-based barrier packaging, packaging materials, PFAS, perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, plastic reduction, sustainable packaging, environmental health, materials innovation, bio-based packaging, food packaging, agriculture finance, one-time grant, state subsidy

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• <00:03:34.879> Um, There are 14 community land trusts in the state of Minnesota.
• There are seven in the metro area and seven in greater Minnesota, covering 82 of the 87 counties here
• <00:05:25.759> Minnesota community land trusts in Minnesota community land trusts in Minnesota
• <00:07:02.880> in<00:07:03.039> the affordability investments made in the affordability
• So, those are Minnesota in their homes.

Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608

Keywords: housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms

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• Minnesota. In 2014, 298 scholarships were given out. In 2024, 533 were given out.
• need in Minnesota?
• for college would need to stay right here in Minnesota.
• There's a rock in northern Minnesota called olivine.
• It happened in northern Minnesota by people from NRI.

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• high demand. and fields in Minnesota. high demand. and fields in Minnesota.
• In so much as the in Minnesota.
• need in Minnesota?
• <01:04:41.119> Minnesota Thank you for believing in Minnesota Thank you for believing in Minnesota
• requirement that they stay in Minnesota. requirement that they stay in Minnesota. we<01:09:44.640

Bills: HF2634, HF2241, HF2649, HF2520, HF2610

Keywords: North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data

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• Bailey had five prior DWI convictions in Minnesota and one when he was younger in Wisconsin.
• had five prior DWI convictions in had five prior DWI convictions in Minnesota<00:04:38.400> and
• Minnesota and one when he was younger in Minnesota and one when he was younger in Wisconsin.
• The food shelf program is the only program in Minnesota that receives base funding.
• <00:40:35.280> Minnesota<00:40:35.680> that is the only program in Minnesota that is

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

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• Adrians and ask her to tell the committee what the target was for this bill and if we're in compliance
• The target for the energy finance bill was no change from base funding in both the 26 and 27 biennium
• The target for the energy finance bill was no change from base funding in both the 26 and 27 biennium
• All those in favor of the DE amendment say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion prevails.
• Um all those in favor closing comments.

Bills: SF1959, HF2444, SF2298, HF2445, SF2216, HF2443, HF2130, HF1943, HF2436, HF2442

Keywords: veterans, military affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Military Affairs, omnibus veterans bill, appropriations, National Guard, state active service, armory, State Armory Building Commission, veterans homes, veterans cemeteries, county veterans service office, Minnesota GI Bill, Gold Star families, Blue Star families, Secret War in Laos, Hmong veterans, Laos veterans, special guerrilla units

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• Are they in here? They're in support.
• a 1 acre parcel in Holihua living in a 1 acre parcel in Holihua or in<01:08:17.679> Kalapu or
• use of of toxics in toxicants in a safe use of of toxics in toxicants in a safe way<01:13:56.000
• We believe that this restriction may be, and we made a mistake in our testimony: said too broad, but
• So um in addition in that respect.

Bills: SB2350, SB2349, SB2407, SB3320

Keywords: agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, agribusiness, Department of Agriculture, regulatory functions, employee benefits, restorative practices, sustainability, environmental stewardship, local food systems, Native Hawaiian, workforce development, agricultural development, Hawaii Island, property manager, state employment, SB3320, Hawaii, Agribusiness Development Corporation

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SP 2350, which would transfer oversight of the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Development Division and the aquaculture and livestock support services branch to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The Department of Agriculture and ADC both testified, with ADC opposing the bill as written while supporting the goal of strengthening agriculture. ADC said the transfer could create federal operational and coordination risks, jeopardize federal funding and program continuity, and was unnecessary because ADC is a business development entity, not a regulatory agency. The Hawaii Farmers Union also expressed concern that moving the programs could weaken the department’s ability to access federal resources, while the Hawaii Farm Bureau submitted written testimony and the Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association and H-Plan were noted as supporting the measure; the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council was noted as opposing it. Much of the discussion focused on aquaculture’s economic potential and the role of regulation, permitting, and funding. Committee members questioned why aquaculture had not grown faster, citing current gross revenues of about $66 million last year, a prior high of $82 million, and a possible long-term target of $500 million. Testimony identified permitting and feed costs as major barriers, along with market conditions and water quality issues affecting producers. ADC described ongoing efforts on feed development, permitting streamlining, coastal-state collaboration on seaweed and restorative aquaculture, and national advocacy for more parity in seafood import standards. Members also pressed the Department of Agriculture on its leadership and priorities, criticizing the lack of bills and resources dedicated to aquaculture and asking whether the department should have more authority to pursue land purchases and development opportunities. The department said it relies on divisions and industry feedback for bill ideas, noted it funds an annual aquaculture survey, and said it was pursuing congressional earmarks and other funding for aquaculture parks, research, and export/import issues. ADC said it would work with the department if the bill passed, but that its current statute does not give it regulatory authority and any such change would require a statutory amendment.

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• already underway in Minnesota.
• c><00:48:36.200> County all of Minnesota I live in Todd County all of Minnesota I live in Todd
• in our greater Minnesota staffing open in our greater Minnesota areas<01:15:44.360> but<01:15
• > thank if if in Greater Minnesota that thank if if in Greater Minnesota that thank you<01:15:
• Minnesota OSHA when they invested in Minnesota OSHA when they invested in upgrades<01:42:19.800>

Bills: HF1380, HF1166, HF487, HF1553, HF1472, HF258, HF1911

Keywords: psychiatric treatment, human services, mental health funding, per diem rate, Clay County, disability services, assistive technology, remote support, advocacy, training programs, HF487, Wellness in the Woods, Minnesota human services, grant funding, general fund appropriation, peer support, substance use recovery, addiction recovery, reentry services, reentry after incarceration

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• House File 958 stands to make a significant impact on mental health care in Minnesota, making a collaborative
• House File 958 stands to make a significant impact on mental health care in Minnesota, making a collaborative
• House File 958 stands to make a significant impact on mental health care in Minnesota, making a collaborative
• care in Minnesota making a mental health care in Minnesota making a collaborative<00:07:44.960> care
• 37 States our hope is to make in 37 States our hope is to make Minnesota<00:10:02.760> the<00

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation

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• in the unlikely event that a Minnesota veterans home must be temporarily closed due to a federal and
• In addition to the statute, it is necessary for the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs to be compliant
• As mentioned by Representative Duran, House File 3522 creates a new subsection in Minnesota statutes
• All in favor say I. All in favor say I.
• This was passed in the early 1980s as Minnesota grappled with the devastating effects of Agent Orange

Bills: HF3540, HF3522, HF3544

Keywords: veterans rights, employment discrimination, human rights, Minnesota laws, protected classes, veterans, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans affairs, Secret War in Laos, SGU veteran, Hmong veterans, Laotian veterans, honor guard, military funeral honors, state veterans cemetery, burial eligibility, veterans home, temporary closure, state active service, National Guard

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• <00:14:16.399> me in his life for a reason and made me in his life for a reason and made me
• Um as a 23B in Austin, Minnesota.
• investment in Minnesota. investment in Minnesota.
• in Minnesota where the young adults in Minnesota where the overarching<00:47:24.560> themes<00
• in Minnesota, than if counselor ratio in Minnesota, than if you<00:50:07.760> had<00:50:08.079

Bills: HF3650, HF1791, HF3489, HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270, HF3490

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, career and technical education, CTE, postsecondary scholarship, postsecondary grant, school district funding, cooperative unit, Minnesota high school, apprenticeship, certificate program, tuition assistance, workforce training, military transition, education finance, student aid, career pathways

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• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• in<00:35:42.880> these dollars in Minnesota we are in these dollars in Minnesota we are in
• in Minnesota.
• So right now this is not made in Minnesota; it's also being trucked in or pipelined into the airport,

Bills: HF1126, HF967, HF1066, HF1669, HF926

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• I guess, and so we started our project in 2018; the other two were in 2019.
• would appreciate your support in this legislation. administrator at vrest Health Center in administrator
• St Paul and chosen Valley Senior in St Paul and chosen Valley Senior Living<00:01:16.799> in<
• in two were in two were in 2019<00:02:23.080> um<00:02:24.000> but<00:02:24.239>
• department these three are being left in department these three are being left in their<00:04:47.880

Bills: HF958, HF688, HF702

Keywords: mental health, behavioral health, psychiatric care, collaborative care model, healthcare funding, service dog, service animal, service dog in training, assistance dog, guide dog, disability rights, housing accommodations, fair housing, landlord, rental housing, homeowners association, HOA, Minnesota human services, accessible housing, reasonable accommodation