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• Paul, Minnesota.
• there's something unique to Minnesota there's something unique to Minnesota that's<00:45:12.359>
• fiscal year 2024 the state of Minnesota fiscal year 2024 the state of Minnesota will<01:02:35.680
• 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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• CTAS will only work in Minnesota.
• This work we do in partnership with Minnesota.
• Agency to defend Minnesota state law. Mr.
• the rights of Minnesota consumers.
• It modifies the Of an annual report from Minnesota Management and Budget to the legislature regarding

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• > it only work in Minnesota Iowa asked for it only work in Minnesota Iowa asked for it I<00:18
• <00:40:26.000> AG but we also have uh several Minnesota AG but we also have uh several Minnesota
• What's the standing of Minnesota joining that lawsuit? Mr.
• Rice back to Minnesota to be displayed in Rice County.
• It modifies the timing of an annual report from Minnesota Management and Budget to the legislature regarding

Bills: HF627, HF474, HF361, HF1837

Keywords: HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice

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• We had 12,000 licensed child care providers in Minnesota.
• <00:03:12.200> in Education capacity in Minnesota in Education capacity in Minnesota in 2021
• life liced care and in rural Minnesota life liced care and in rural Minnesota it's<00:30:00.760>
• Paul, or greater Minnesota.
• Children and Families here in Minnesota Children and Families here in Minnesota but<01:19:27.440

Bills: HF656, HF655, HF633

Keywords: child care, childcare, day care, daycare, licensing, variance, licensed capacity, capacity limit, staff qualifications, staffing, child care center, family child care, provider flexibility, Minnesota career lattice, Department of Children Youth and Families, DCYF, licensing rules, enrollment, indoor space, professional development

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• And other people outside are talking to this legislature later or that legislature.
• later or that talked to this legislature later or that legislature. legislature. legislature.
• legislature legislature using<00:46:52.120> state<00:46:52.440> assets.
• I'm going to blow this up Minnesota.
• That is stated in that graph that I had in the state of Minnesota for the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF3643, HF4470, HF4462, HF4366, HF4172, HF3629, HF4356, HF3093

Keywords: Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, HF4470

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• The legislature and the elected leadership of the sovereign tribes in Minnesota, especially in the tax
• The legislature and the elected leadership of the sovereign tribes in Minnesota, especially in the tax
• departs MSP has some level of SAF on board, thanks to the Minnesota Legislature and the bipartisan support
• departs MSP has some level of SAF on board, thanks to the Minnesota Legislature and the bipartisan support
• The Legislature and the bipartisan support and Governor Walz, the state of Minnesota in 2023 passed really

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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• for the people of Minnesota. for the people of Minnesota.
• So, last year we vetted the original bill. legislature as to how that moves legislature as to how that
• ,<00:39:55.840> the Minnesota Cities, uh AIA Minnesota, the Minnesota Cities, uh AIA Minnesota
• First, that Minnesota is takeaways. First, that Minnesota is changing. changing. changing.
• University of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

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• Not much in rural Minnesota. metro. Not much in rural Minnesota.
• I live in Wilmer, Minnesota, Gomez.
• <00:34:07.279> an<00:34:07.600> outlier Minnesota an outlier Minnesota an outlier in<00
• <00:57:40.240> Guners and advocacy for the Minnesota Guners and advocacy for the Minnesota
• :46.240> Complex<00:58:46.720> has Minnesota State Capital Complex has Minnesota State

Bills: HF3477, HF3480, HF3781, HF3357, HF3737, HF3664, HF3621

Keywords: civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment

Summary: The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused. The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.

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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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• 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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• And then I also have a testifier uh I believe is on Zoom. legislature um are open for our use legislature
• State Mano and and of Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota<00:14:43.360> State.
• 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

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• Uh, to get Minnesota Unemployment Insurance, do they pay Minnesota unemployment insurance premium to
• the Minnesota fund?
• It relates to the child labor amendment that the Minnesota Legislature ratified in 1933.
• It relates to the child labor amendment that the Minnesota Legislature ratified in 1933. ask for your
• > Minnesota<01:36:51.400> Legislature<01:36:51.920> ratified<01:36:52.360> in

Bills: HF3023, HF3078, HF107, HF2171, HF3079, HF689, HF1316

Keywords: unemployment benefits, iron ore mining, economic support, workforce development, Minnesota, unemployment insurance, deferred resignation, employment, worker rights, benefits eligibility, Ellsworth Independent School District, ISD 514, school construction, school renovation, sales tax exemption, use tax refund, construction materials, HVAC replacement, boiler replacement, window replacement

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• legislature should make note of. legislature should make note of.
• in Minnesota. in Minnesota.
• practice in rural Minnesota. practice in rural Minnesota.
• Central Minnesota. Central Minnesota.
• legislature. legislature.

Bills: HF3843, HF3597, HF4003, HF3167, HF4193

Keywords: workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity

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• policy and elections for the Minnesota policy and elections for the Minnesota Chamber<00:05:21.560
• According to the Minnesota Department of Education, nearly nine in 10 Minnesota school districts report
• Um, we are a part-time legislature.
• we do we're a citizen legislature we do we're a citizen legislature and<00:58:57.880> I<00
• Minnesota uh about 16% of the population Minnesota uh about 16% of the population it's<01:23:26.440><

Bills: HF550, HF412, HF796, HF140

Keywords: redistricting, Bipartisan Commission, Minnesota Constitution, census, legislative districts, HF412, Minnesota legislature, education committee, K-12 education, school observation, teacher observation, administrator observation, legislative transparency, legislator accountability, House rules, Senate rules, Legislative Reference Library, public reporting, education finance, education policy

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• different regions of Minnesota. different regions of Minnesota.
• We have Lakeland up in the northern<00:02:08.840> Minnesota, northern Minnesota, northern Minnesota
• More than 20% of Minnesota<00:05:20.920> teachers Minnesota teachers Minnesota teachers use<00
• relevance of the First Minnesota. relevance of the First Minnesota.
• Minnesota State Board of Investment. Minnesota State Board of Investment.

Bills: HF1458, HF2063, HF2164, HF1377, HF927, HF1059, HF1910, HF2232

Keywords: CPA, certified public accountant, public accounting, accountancy, licensure, license mobility, substantial equivalency, interstate practice, out-of-state accountant, NASBA, Uniform CPA Examination, board of accountancy, attest services, audit, tax preparation, financial advisory, consulting, accounting education, master's degree, bachelor's degree

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• We are grateful for the support of the people of Minnesota through the legislature, and we respectfully
• We are grateful for the support of the people of Minnesota through the legislature, and we respectfully
• We are grateful for the support of the people of Minnesota through the legislature, and we respectfully
• We are grateful for the support of the people of Minnesota through the legislature, and we respectfully
• We are grateful for the support of the people of Minnesota through the legislature, and we respectfully

Bills: HF1234, HF1956, HF1025, HF1172, HF791

Keywords: payment transparency, public contracts, contractor rights, government accountability, construction payments, municipal finance, liquor store, audit requirements, state auditor, local government, historic flag, state flag, display standards, ceremonial, Minnesota Statutes, Ursa Minor, state symbol, Minnesota state laws, constellation, official state designation

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• incredible tool for greater Minnesota. incredible tool for greater Minnesota.
• Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
• Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.
• Um, and when you can't find a home in Minnesota, it's not so Minnesota nice.
• Um, and when you can't find a home in Minnesota, it's not so Minnesota nice.

Bills: HF3902, HF3895

Keywords: housing tax credit, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, qualified projects, taxpayer contributions, greater Minnesota, zoning, housing, local government, multifamily development, affordable housing, land use, urban development, 1183, house