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• I serve as the president and CEO of the Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation.
• I'm president of Southwest Initiative Foundation.
• Paul Minnesota Foundation is we the St.
• Our members in greater Minnesota and the NDCs, the Initiative Foundations, they all said to me outside
• Our members in greater Minnesota and the NDCs, the Initiative Foundations, they all said to me outside

Bills: HF4477

Keywords: Minnesota business recovery loan program, small business loan, zero-interest loan, forgivable loan, business recovery, economic development, small business emergency loan account, Minnesota Initiative Foundations, nonprofit lenders, greater Minnesota, Twin Cities metro, seven-county metropolitan area, immigration enforcement, business interruption, revenue loss, job preservation, business stabilization, state appropriation, forward fund, loan forgiveness

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• So as you needs in Minnesota still.
• Minnesota and paying particularly close Minnesota and paying particularly close uh<00:06:29.520> eye
• next generation of farmers in Minnesota? next generation of farmers in Minnesota?
• Minnesota, and they, um, they serve Minnesota, and they, um, they serve hundreds<01:04:12.160> of<
• 40 or 80 acres out in greater Minnesota. 40 or 80 acres out in greater Minnesota.

Bills: HF3508, HF3548, HF3549

Keywords: dairy assistance, agriculture, investment, relief initiative, farm support, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, 1183, house

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• > our<00:04:17.919> county Minnesota relies heavily on our county Minnesota relies heavily
• compared to many other states, Minnesota compared to many other states, Minnesota as<00:04:31.440
• We also know that Minnesota tribes.
• We do not know the full composition and the gaps in the financial foundation of the Minnesota child welfare
• We do not know the full composition and the gaps in the financial foundation of the Minnesota child welfare

Bills: HF2135, HF776, HF1581, HF1158, HF2226

Keywords: child welfare, fiscal analysis, third-party consultant, program evaluation, Minnesota, HF776, Minnesota Family Assets for Independence Initiative, family assets for independence, FAI, asset-building, matched savings, financial literacy, family savings, economic mobility, children youth and families, general fund appropriation, family support, low-income families, financial stability, budget bill

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• He said food insecurity is rising in Minnesota.
• It's a trend toward the viewpoints that we have in the state of Minnesota.
• It's a trend toward the viewpoints that we have in the state of Minnesota.
• It's a trend toward the viewpoints that we have in the state of Minnesota.
• It's a trend toward the viewpoints that we have in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1704, HF2052

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• Welcome to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
• Minnesota just reinsuring part of that. Minnesota just reinsuring part of that.
• Importantly, I have reviewed this clarification with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, the Minnesota Pollution
• It establishes officers in Minnesota.
• Police and Peace Officers Association, the Minnesota Chiefs, and the Minnesota Sheriffs have said, "

Bills: HF3475, SF3832, HF3508, HF3917, HF3404, HF3593

Keywords: agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances

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• Minnesota line 188 is $36,000 for the Minnesota line 188 is $36,000 for the livestock<00:09:36.800>
• $120,000 line 190 is the Minnesota $120,000 line 190 is the Minnesota Horticultural<00:09:47.920
• Clause K is for grants for the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.
• commissioner for the Minnesota commissioner for the Minnesota Department<00:24:30.559> of
• egg inspectors enforced the Minnesota egg inspectors enforced the Minnesota noxious<00:30:54.600

Bills: HF1704

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• democracy in Minnesota. democracy in Minnesota.
• Minnesota created its corporations. Minnesota defines what they are.
• Before 2010 in<00:56:59.040> Minnesota, in Minnesota, in Minnesota, uh<00:57:00.880> we
• and cost Minnesota taxpayers more money. and cost Minnesota taxpayers more money.
• Minnesota? Minnesota? >> Representative<01:25:22.480> Grieman.

Bills: HF4133, HF3419

Keywords: homeowner's insurance, peace officer, property damage, just compensation, exclusion policy, corporate powers, entity law, business corporations, nonprofit corporations, LLC, limited liability company, cooperative, partnership, trust, foreign entity, campaign finance, election spending, political spending, ballot measure, ballot initiative

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• <00:04:00.360> has degree with the the virus Minnesota has degree with the the virus Minnesota
• Minnesota, that kind of sums up what this bill does.
• California bureaucrats in charge of our policies here in Minnesota?
• Chair, I just wanted to point out that the Minnesota Clean Car standards for Minnesota expire at the
• c> the standards for Minnesota expires at the standards for Minnesota expires at the end<00:12:10.240

Bills: HF1704, HF1722

Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers

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• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• I'm the co-director of the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota.
• Forever Green initiative.

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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• HRAs are also political subdivisions of the state of Minnesota.
• Yet, Black Minnesotans, whose foundation has been denied for generations, in the state of Minnesota,
• First, Minnesota needs this legislation.
• Manufactured housing in Minnesota is in crisis.
• First, Minnesota Realtors oppose rent control policies.

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• Land Trust home buyer initiated program Land Trust home buyer initiated program pilot<00:03:52.560>
• subdivisions of the state of Minnesota subdivisions of the state of Minnesota but<00:11:04.839><
• bill one is we're asking Minnesota bill one is we're asking Minnesota housing<00:36:26.480> to
• And yet the Black Minnesotans whose foundation has been denied for generations in the state of Minnesota—over
• Minnesota realtor Minnesota second Minnesota realtor supports<01:08:43.080> policies<01:08:43.520

Bills: HF1143, HF1548, HF1340, HF2549, HF2559, HF1673, HF2740, HF2507, HF2461, HF2381, HF2695

Keywords: education funding, unemployment aid, special education, Minnesota statutes, appropriations, housing, redevelopment, local government, trust funds, community development, HF1340, housing infrastructure bonds, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, affordable housing, supportive housing, permanent housing, adaptive reuse, area median income, AMI

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• , the Minnesota Bankers Association, the Minnesota Credit Union Association, and the Minnesota Land Title
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.
• with Minnesota residents.

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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• And so, they're state of Minnesota.
• <00:03:01.640> Realtors affairs for the Minnesota Realtors affairs for the Minnesota Realtors
• Minnesota county. Minnesota county.
• c> particular,<00:20:13.560> the In greater Minnesota in particular, the In greater Minnesota
• <00:24:47.040> legislature in 1983 when the Minnesota legislature in 1983 when the Minnesota

Bills: HF2715, HF2499, HF3420, HF3657, HF2303

Keywords: HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax

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• I'm an associate professor at the University of Minnesota.
• Chronic wasting disease remains a growing concern in Minnesota.
• You will position Minnesota as a national leader in addressing this emerging challenge.
• Minnesota has been a leader in prion research. We have invested.
• They sent their tests to Minnesota, to our labs, because we have the resources.

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Minnesota has been a leader in prion research.
• > of commissioner, Minnesota Department of commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture<00
• Iowa and Wisconsin have had Minnesota.
• And the Department of Health Minnesota.
• this is amending a statute Minnesota this is amending a statute Minnesota statute statute statute

Bills: HF2784, HF2785, HF2778, HF2281, HF2576, HF2280, HF2579

Keywords: beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing

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• Veterans in Minnesota.
• I know that some video production in Explore Minnesota went outside of Minnesota production companies
• Minnesota companies.
• Minnesota Public Radio meets the goals of the Minnesota Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Programming
• Stories on Minnesota heritage and history are shared regularly on programs like Minnesota Now, Morning

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• office and representing the Minnesota office and representing the Minnesota public<00:02:18.800>
• Minnesota communities through Minnesota Minnesota communities through free<00:07:27.160> accessible
• through its support of the Minnesota through its support of the Minnesota public<00:09:42.519>
• I know that some video production in Explore Minnesota went outside of Minnesota.
• <00:31:08.120> Radio Minnesota next uh Minnesota Public Radio Minnesota next uh Minnesota

Bills: HF1679, HF1019, HF2321, HF1740, HF2278

Keywords: public television, funding, grants, arts and culture, Minnesota, Minnesota Public Radio, arts education, cultural heritage, community engagement, public radio, community radio, educational grants, community cable, public access, programming funding, civic engagement, ethnic media, public access television, Minnesota Humanities Center, funding appropriation

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• Uh if a student group initiates the town hall at what we heard from Minnesota State Mankato, that they
• students initiated.
• Minnesota that the students initiated. Minnesota that the students initiated.
• Minnesota management and budget agency. Minnesota management and budget agency.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF4479, HF4368, HF4889

Keywords: higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State

Summary: The committee approved the April 9 minutes and then took up House File 4479, which would require public postsecondary institutions to make space available for town halls and similar official events by elected officials, with limits intended to keep the events on the official side and not campaign-related. Representative Frederick said the bill is meant to prevent universities from creating barriers such as fees or parking charges and to ensure a neutral, accessible venue for community conversations. The bill was laid over for possible later action. The committee heard supportive testimony from Jim Dimmick of Minnesota State University, Mankato, who argued that town halls should be public, open, moderated, and dialogic rather than speeches, and said universities should be centers for public discourse. He also said charging fees can undermine neutrality and that using partisan student groups to sponsor events can create the appearance of bias. Minnesota State official Mr. Omen said campuses often host these events, fees are set locally to cover costs, and student government sponsorship can sometimes avoid charges; he also noted the fee at Mankato is discounted and depends on room size. Several members raised concerns about the bill. Representative Scott, Chair Robbins, Representative Schwarz, Representative Allen, and others argued that campuses should not be required by statute to give legislators special treatment, that fees and parking costs cover real expenses, and that universities should remain focused on education rather than political events. Questions also focused on who would decide what room size is reasonable, how disputes would be handled, and who would pay for security if protests or safety issues arose. Representative Frederick responded that room selection would be a good-faith partnership with the university, that the bill does not require a town hall or guarantee a specific room, and that security funding is not spelled out in the bill.

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• additional projects in Minnesota. additional projects in Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• the state of Minnesota. the state of Minnesota.
• codified in Minnesota law until 2009. codified in Minnesota law until 2009.
• fraud in Minnesota. fraud in Minnesota.

Bills: HF4234, HF3697, HF1183, HF4738

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, tax refund, Minnesota Statutes, time limit, claims, tax overpayment, taxation

Summary: The committee first adopted the April 14, 2026 minutes as amended, correcting a misspelling in the reference to Chair Davids. It then heard House File 4234, a tax-exempt bonding/affordable housing bill from Representative Rey Rower, and adopted a technical A1 amendment before laying the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. The bill would conform Minnesota law to recent federal changes to low-income housing tax credit rules by lowering the amount of tax-exempt bonds needed for projects to qualify, with the stated goal of spreading bond allocations across more projects and increasing affordable housing production without additional state funds. Testimony in support came from the bill author, the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, and Mary Tingerthal, who said the change would increase efficiency in the use of federal bond authority and could raise the number of funded housing projects from about 16 to 25 per year, bringing in roughly $120 million more annually for housing. Members discussed where the benefits would be felt statewide, including greater Minnesota and larger metro areas, and the author said the bill would help address shortages in affordable and senior housing. The committee took no final vote on the bill, instead laying it over. The committee next heard House File 3697 from Vice Chair Norris, which would change Minnesota’s tax refund claim timelines to better align with federal law and most other states. The author and a tax attorney testifier said the bill would reduce confusion and help taxpayers, especially vulnerable individuals who may overpay or be overassessed and then miss the current deadline to seek refunds. The Department of Revenue said it had no concerns with the language and did not oppose the bill, and the committee laid the bill over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Finally, the committee began hearing House File 4738 from Representative Keeler, a Safe Harbor funding proposal for victims of sex trafficking and sexually exploited youth. The author described Safe Harbor as a statewide program serving youth across Minnesota and said the committee should consider creative funding options, but Chair Davids stated the proposed funding source would not work because it would take money from women’s sports scholarships. Testifiers from Lake House in Duluth and a former Safe Harbor youth described the program’s impact on homeless and trafficked youth, including shelter, mental health services, education, and transition to adulthood. The hearing continued with testimony, but no action was taken in the portion provided.

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• They're waiting for this to get these jobs done while we have weather permitting in Minnesota.
• And so if this is something Minnesota.
• And then we also add County, Minnesota.
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.
• reflect our uh proud Minnesota reflect our uh proud Minnesota traditions<00:14:19.279> and

Bills: HF3228, HF475

Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, statue replacement, Hubert H. Humphrey, national commemoration, civil rights, Minnesota history, 1183, house