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• My bill is looking to impact Minnesota State University of Mankato.
• My bill is looking to impact Minnesota State University of Mankato.
• State system of colleges and universities, I am here today on behalf of Minnesota State University Mankato
• State system of colleges and universities, I am here today on behalf of Minnesota State University Mankato
• <00:25:57.720> State<00:25:57.880> University campus of the Minnesota State University

Bills: HF1262, HF1741, HF472, HF1668, HF2055, HF1786, HF1876, HF1089, HF1121, HF509, HF1545, HF2027, HF642

Keywords: food truck, liquor license, temporary license, community events, catering, municipal regulations, food hall, St. Louis Park, on-sale, intoxicating beverages, food vendors, common seating area, HF472, Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato, MSU Mankato, Taylor Center, special liquor license, on-sale wine license, malt liquor license

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• We have uh Jim Dimmick from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Uh, Mr.
• I'm a professor of communication and media at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where I teach courses
• Um, you have, uh, right down the road from Mankato State or Minnesota State, you have the Blue Earth
• Um, you have, uh, right down the road from Mankato State or Minnesota State, you have the Blue Earth
• Um, you have, uh, right down the road from Mankato State or Minnesota State, you have the Blue Earth

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 peg that the state of Minnesota was using is no longer valid or relevant; it kind of went away.
• of Minnesota under USREA.
• of Minnesota.
• There were two provisions that are in the bill for the University of Minnesota licensing.
• There's also the Mankato request.

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• and solvency conditions for Minnesota and solvency conditions for Minnesota Minnesota<00:04:42.919
• And the peg that the state of Minnesota was using is no longer valid or relevant.
• of Minnesota under usury.
• of Minnesota.
• of Minnesota licensing.

Bills: HF2601, HF2607, HF2027, HF2608

Keywords: financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate

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• neighboring states or train in Minnesota neighboring states or train in Minnesota with<00:40:08.680><
• > with does the state of Minnesota work with does the state of Minnesota work with our<00:46:37.320
• <01:09:35.920> of<01:09:36.000> Minnesota They also know our state of Minnesota They
• It's a partnership with the University of Minnesota nursing and Minnesota State's Healthcare Center of
• HealthForce is part of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and in partnership with the University

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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• expensive in the state of Minnesota for us to operate.
• I’m the director of State Affairs of the Undergraduate Student Government at the University of Minnesota
• It is the largest public university in our state.
• It is the largest public university in our state.
• 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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• Nearly 530 students at Winona State University and Minnesota State College Southeast are receiving support
• Our state colleges, our state universities, and the University of Minnesota, and my question is why?
• the state of Minnesota.
• This bill was brought to the committee at the request of Minnesota State on behalf of Metro State University
• the state of Minnesota.

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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• University and<00:10:07.279> Minnesota<00:10:07.680> State<00:10:07.920> College
• universities, and the University of Minnesota.
• universities, and the University of Minnesota.
• This bill was brought to the committee at the request of Minnesota State on behalf of Metro State University
• Other states the state of Minnesota.

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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• of Minnesota schools and 33 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
• and 33 Minnesota State Colleges and and 33 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
• 54.079> system<01:00:54.559> as Minnesota State University system as Minnesota State University
• So, the Minnesota State University system as well as the University of Minnesota system. >> Vice Coulter
• c> University So, the Minnesota State University So, the Minnesota State University system<01:08:

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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• I'm Chief Information Security Officer for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and I'd like to
• > State challenges facing Minnesota State challenges facing Minnesota State Colleges<00:03:15.400
• State Colleges and measures at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.<00:07:42.120> And<00
• the state of Minnesota.
• Yes, this would be an annual cost for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Bills: HF4698, HF4608

Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses

Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

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• It's a lot of money, but in the scope of the bonding projects that we have in the state of Minnesota,
• <00:13:36.760> of<00:13:36.839> Minnesota will go to the state of Minnesota will go
• Because without the assistance from the state of Minnesota, our citizens of our great state will not
• <01:03:15.640> of your service to our great state of your service to our great state of Minnesota
• <01:40:05.800> of I'm a senior at the University of I'm a senior at the University of Minnesota

Bills: HF4710, HF4055, HF3848, HF3989, HF4599, HF3767, HF3592, HF3575, HF3574, HF3543, HF4606, HF4489, HF3891, HF3438, HF3811, HF3400

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

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• More importantly, we are home to Minnesota State University Mankato, which produces more pilots out of
• So, Mankato State, is that the name of the university? Minnesota State University. Mankato.
• I know there's a lot on the docket today. the university? Minnesota State the university?
• Minnesota State University. University. University.
• <00:48:50.440> Very in the state of Minnesota. Very in the state of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4156, HF3835, HF3995, HF4383, HF4091, HF4084, HF4311, HF198, HF4486, HF4302, HF4309, HF4032, HF3855, HF3673, HF4265, HF4012, HF4339, HF4298, HF3852

Keywords: infrastructure, wastewater, stormwater, Buhl, state bonds, appropriations, economic development, water infrastructure, grants, capital investment, funding, state regulation, Frazee, North River Drive, infrastructure improvements, HF4383, Minnesota capital investment, bonding bill, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• systems that happen when you have four seasons in Minnesota and certainly Northern Minnesota.
• region of the United uh of Minnesota region of the United uh of Minnesota truly<00:04:59.960>
• He said there are 53,356 electric vehicles in the state of Minnesota, and that is what the bill is about
• have know in the state of Minnesota we have know in the state of Minnesota we have you<00:20:22.080
• The standard Minnesota white-and-blue plate that you see across the state does not have any additional

Bills: HF198, HF269, HF185, HF303, HF305, HF189

Keywords: HF198, shared time pupils, shared-time enrollment, nonpublic school, private school, public school, career and technical education, CTE, secondary credit, school funding, state aid, education finance, Minnesota Statutes 126C.01, compulsory attendance, school district, education policy, HF269, Spicer, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment

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• Paul is looking at special law for usage of redevelopment TIF, which costs the state of Minnesota nothing
• Paul is looking at special law for usage of redevelopment TIF, which costs the state of Minnesota nothing
• This is based on a bill that came before folks last year, which was for the entire state of Minnesota
• This is based on a bill that came before folks last year, which was for the entire state of Minnesota
• state of Minnesota we was for the entire state of Minnesota we have<01:17:23.679> narrowed<01

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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• Section 1, page 22, allows Minnesota State Universities to offer applied doctoral degrees in cyber security
• , University of Minnesota, and the federal government.
• University of Minnesota.
• Coming into this session, Minnesota State certainly understood the financial position the state of Minnesota
• and Minnesota State.

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• Section 11 requires Minnesota State and requests the University of Minnesota to ensure that all students
• Section 11 requires Minnesota State and requests the University of Minnesota to ensure that all students
• Members of the committee, I'm Bernie Omen at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
• <01:05:23.280> State coming into session, Minnesota State coming into session, Minnesota State
• the university and Minnesota State.<01:36:05.920> And<01:36:06.159> I<01:36:06.719>

Bills: HF2312

Keywords: higher education, college finance, student aid, financial aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, tuition relief, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, work-study, child care grants, Indian scholarships, tribal colleges, Hunger-Free Campus, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct

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• Our age cohort votes in a higher percentage than any other age group in the state of Minnesota.
• Anthony Falls that we had commissioned the University of Minnesota to do.
• Our own Minnesota Constitution essentially states the same.
• Again, this is a flagrant violation of our Minnesota Constitution, which states in Article 1, Section
• And I think that this is not the direction that the state of Minnesota needs to be going.

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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• you group in the state of Minnesota and you group in the state of Minnesota and you may<00:38:56.280
• <00:53:23.000> of had commissioned the University of had commissioned the University of Minnesota
• <01:13:38.719> for for AR Minnesota you state your name for for AR Minnesota you state your
• Our own Minnesota Constitution essentially states the same.
• state of Minnesota then position of the state of Minnesota then we<01:32:08.239> would<01:32:

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 the Minnesota state economy and uh the Minnesota state economy and uh Studies<00:03:19.720><
• The financial realities that not only we face but certainly the state of Minnesota faces.
• It just states that the Minnesota will acknowledge the great old flag of the state of Minnesota as a
• the<01:02:01.200> great of the state of Minnesota and the great of the state of Minnesota
• Minnesota has a theme here: a state bird, a state flower, a state tree, a state fish, a state dance,

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

Bills: HF2431

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