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• Today the committee will consider what will be a merger of House File 2783, the House omnibus state government
• I will now make a series of motions to get us through this general procedure.
• All those in favor of in favor of that All those in favor of in favor of that motion<00:02:16.319
• All those in favor of that motion 3045.
• All those in the will of the committee.

Bills: SF3045, HF2783, HF1943

Keywords: omnibus, state government, local government, elections, campaign finance, voter registration, absentee voting, election administration, electronic rosters, lobbying, lobbyist disclosure, state budget, appropriations, biennial budget, Minnesota Secretary of State, Minnesota Management and Budget, state personnel, civil service, affirmative action, disability employment

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• of State.
• of state.
• So the first one the secretary of state.
• Nicole Freeman from the Office of the Secretary of State.
• It would almost have no benefit for the smaller businesses in the state of Minnesota, and the biggest

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• Bethke, Deputy General Counsel at the Office of the Secretary of State for the Department of Justice,
• Minnesota is one of the healthiest states in the country, evident through the high rates of civic participation
• According to a survey by the Wilder Foundation for the State Department of Human Services, 46% of Minnesota
• rights in the state of Minnesota.
• If the position that you're expressing were to be the position of the state of Minnesota, then we would

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State handles phone calls daily from Minnesotans who are suddenly
• office of the Minnesota Secretary<00:04:17.120> of<00:04:17.280> State<00:04:17.600>
• you group in the state of Minnesota and you group in the state of Minnesota and you may<00:38:56.280
• protections in the state of Minnesota.
• <01:32:08.000> then position of the state of Minnesota then position of the state of Minnesota

Bills: HF1837, HF361, HF2725, HF2566, HF2744, HF1685, HF501, HF1889, HF1389

Keywords: state policy, employment, health insurance, fossil designation, public funds, community resources, Capitol Mall, grantmaking, community vitality, livability, funding, healthy aging, aging policy, older adults, seniors, elderly, gerontology, long-term care, assisted living, nursing homes

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• Uh, Nicole Freeman from the Office of the Secretary of State.
• <00:05:14.479> So<00:05:14.639> the Office of the Secretary of State.
• So the Office of the Secretary of State.
• the Secretary of State said the A4 amendment removes one section and some lines related to the use of
• Secretary of State, the Metropolitan Secretary of State, the Metropolitan Council,<00:51:54.079>

Bills: HF3676, HF3593, HF3785, HF3774, HF4111, HF3513

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• The fourth item moves the deadline for the SBI's annual report from, that's the State Board of Investment
• For those who may not know, the state government finance budget bill funds the offices of And the state
• The budget funds the offices of the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, Minnesota IT, which
• You will also see that there is a bill from Representative Breyer for the Secretary of State, which will
• Through it, and we'll be a better Minnesota because of it. Thank you. Thank you, Chair Sexton.

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• The Secretary of State is on line 3.24. The State Board of Investment is on line 3.28.
• Council of Minnesota, Minnesotans of African Heritage, line 8.15.
• part of the state government and provides services to all Minnesota communities.
• I'm the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of the Minnesota State Board of Investment.
• plans, as well as a large amount of state assets.

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• It caps the state grant to match tuition increases at Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota
• State system and some even in the University of Minnesota, but primarily Minnesota State and it throws
• State system and some even in the University of Minnesota, but primarily Minnesota State and it throws
• Minnesota State, and it throws our budget out of whack so terribly.
• Minnesota State, and it throws our budget out of whack so terribly.

Bills: HF2431, HF2438, HF2783, HF1943

Keywords: higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX

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• > on director of the Minnesota Council on director of the Minnesota Council on Latino<00:04:00.000
• called Minnesota IT, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Administration.
• You will also see that there is Representative Ryer's bill for the Secretary of State, which will help
• <00:10:31.600> of<00:10:32.040> Minnesota.
• effectively in the state of Minnesota. effectively in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• Secretary of State is on line 3.24. The State Board of Investment is on line 3.28.
• Secretary of State is on line 313.
• Secretary of State is on line 3.24.<00:02:57.599> The<00:02:57.840> State<00:02:58.080>
• And that is the Secretary of State.
• the Minnesota State Board of Investment. the Minnesota State Board of Investment.

Bills: HF2783

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• c><00:24:44.799> the um when the Secretary of State or or the um when the Secretary of State or
• Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State. Thank you, Representative Freiberg, for this.
• Thank you, Secretary of State, for being here.
• to us, to the Secretary of State.
• Secretary of State um and frankly don't Secretary of State um and frankly don't feel<00:50:16.160>

Bills: HF1345, HF71, HF993, HF1943

Keywords: HF1345, statutory city, public utility commission, municipal utilities, city council, local government, utility governance, commission membership, staggered terms, vacancy appointment, ordinance, Minnesota Statutes 412.341, municipal ordinance, city commission, public utilities, HF71, Minnesota, public safety, peace officers, correctional officers

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• need<00:43:07.520> to the state of Minnesota really need to the state of Minnesota really
• the honorary state capital of Minnesota. the honorary state capital of Minnesota.
• Peter's bid to be the capital of the state of Minnesota.
• It says the city of St. Peter is the honorary capital of the state of 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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• It is a public policy of the state of Minnesota to protect children, and it is the intent of the legislature
• outside of Minnesota, so a pretty small set of cases.
• This causes our district, a medium-size district in the state of Minnesota, to have an onerous responsibility
• the Secretary of State, so too will this program need oversight.
• overseen by the office of the Secretary of<01:31:23.520> State<01:31:23.920> so<01:31:24.040

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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• But you know, Representative Frederick is a huge supporter of Minnesota State and of Minnesota State.
• Frederick is a huge supporter of Frederick is a huge supporter of Minnesota<00:14:41.519> State
• /c> Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota<00:14:43.360> State.
• First of all, under the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement with Minnesota State
• of 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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• the state of Minnesota and Minnesota consumers.
• We send a lot of money to Washington, D.C. as the state of Minnesota, and it's the AG that stands to
• violent crimes across the state of Minnesota.
• Department of Education could have severe impacts for the state of Minnesota.
• the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• the interests of the state of Minnesota the interests of the state of Minnesota and<00:36:49.240
• crimes across the state of Minnesota. crimes across the state of Minnesota.
• focus on the state of Minnesota. focus on the state of Minnesota.
• the state of Minnesota.
• So thank you of the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF2783, HF2603, HF2846, HF2354, HF1836, HF2713, HF1198, HF1389

Keywords: state government finance, biennial budget, appropriations, Minnesota Management and Budget, Healthy Aging Subcabinet, Office of Healthy Aging, older adults, aging policy, long-term care, caregivers, public health, Medicaid fraud, medical assistance fraud, attorney general subpoena power, fraud enforcement, business filing fraud, Secretary of State, deceptive mailings, consumer protection, certified public accountant

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• Uh we here at the Secretary of State.
• So, that is of the state of Minnesota.
• of money coming to the state of Minnesota, and that was immediately put in as a warning for the state
• sent to the state of Minnesota being sent to the state of Minnesota suddenly<00:37:30.640> came
• 17.440> each<00:39:17.680> time the state of Minnesota and each time the state of Minnesota

Bills: HF3676, HF3683, HF3395

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

Summary: The committee first approved minutes from February 19 and February 26, while skipping the February 24 minutes because of a drafting error that would be corrected later. It then took up House File 3676, a Safe at Home program bill described by Rep. Nash as arising from a constituent’s dangerous identity exposure and intended to tighten protections for participants, including allowing emancipated minors to enroll. Testimony from the Secretary of State’s office explained that the bill would clarify who may apply for a minor, require proof of guardianship, strengthen court findings before a participant’s physical address can be disclosed, increase penalties for harmful disclosure, prohibit discrimination based on participation, require state agencies to designate a Safe at Home contact person, allow use of the Safe at Home card as proof of residence for certain ID purposes, and require judge training. Members raised concerns about federal compatibility, constitutionality of court-related provisions, and the need for a fiscal note on the felony penalty. Several sections were noted as being removed or modified in a later engrossment, and the committee voted to re-refer HF 3676 to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. The committee then heard House File 3683, which would direct the state budget forecast to include the estimated cost of fraud. Rep. Nash argued that fraud is a significant but unquantified drain on state resources and said the bill would adapt existing forecast language used for inflation to track fraud costs. Minnesota Management and Budget Deputy Commissioner Anna Mingi testified that fraud is unacceptable and that the agency works to prevent and detect it, but said the twice-yearly forecast is not the right tool for this kind of retrospective analysis. She explained that if fraud is identified, the forecast would reflect reduced spending through program integrity actions rather than a separate fraud-cost line item. The bill was moved and referred to the general register after a roll call was requested.

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• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• the state of 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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• expensive in the state of Minnesota for us to operate.
• > of policies that we make in the state of policies that we make in the state of Minnesota<00:
• 00:31:15.320> for expensive in the state of Minnesota for expensive in the state of Minnesota
• that happen within the state of Minnesota.
• Um happen within the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF1323, HF4266, HF4413, HF3101, HF4572, HF4698, HF3650, HF2634

Keywords: undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium

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• <00:09:29.839> state was um about uh feelings of state was um about uh feelings of state employees
• ><01:20:05.239> of<01:20:05.320> Minnesota<01:20:05.960> based of them in the state
• of Minnesota based of them in the state of Minnesota based on<01:20:06.400> their<01:20:06.760
• She said 69% of the funding is state funding for Minnesota medical assistance in nursing homes, so the
• She said 69% of the funding is state funding for Minnesota medical assistance in nursing homes, so the

Bills: HF23, HF1355

Keywords: whistleblower, whistleblower protections, public employees, state employees, retaliation, reporting fraud, misuse of authority, personal gain, state government, state services, state programs, legislative auditor, constitutional officer, public corruption, fraud reporting, government accountability, employee rights, labor law, Minnesota Statutes 181.931, Minnesota Statutes 181.932