Bills: HF3321

Keywords: legislative corrections, technical errors, legal consistency, Minnesota statutes, overhauling laws

Bills: HF3321

Keywords: legislative corrections, technical errors, legal consistency, Minnesota statutes, overhauling laws, 1183, house

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• the mission statement of the Minnesota the mission statement of the Minnesota historical<00:03:36.239
• <00:07:46.440> statutes<00:07:47.319> in Minnesota statutes in Minnesota statutes in 138
• <00:09:10.959> on newspaper published in Minnesota on newspaper published in Minnesota on
• It just states that the Minnesota will acknowledge the great old flag of the state of Minnesota as a
• <01:18:12.719> Indian support from the Minnesota Indian support from the Minnesota Indian

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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• It modified to fit with Minnesota law.
• Minnesota Minnesota family<00:24:13.200> law.
• Additionally, Minnesota similar laws.
• > Minnesota state law because it adopts Minnesota state law because it adopts the<01:08:46.319> federal
• preference Minnesota law around veterans preference Minnesota law around veterans preference and<

Bills: HF3560, HF3295, HF2937, HF3540

Keywords: electronic signatures, estate planning, uniform law, legal documents, Minnesota statutes, open meeting law, transparency, public engagement, social media, government accountability, parenting consultant, parenting time, custody, family court, family law, neutral third party, alternative dispute resolution, child custody, visitation, parenting coordinator

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• By law, these grants must be matched with funds from Minnesota-based contributors.
• The bill would require Minnesota law to apply to all of the contracts entered into by the state.
• The bill would<01:03:23.000> require<01:03:23.400> Minnesota<01:03:23.960> law<01
• :03:24.320> to<01:03:24.560> apply<01:03:25.120> to would require Minnesota law
• to apply to would require Minnesota law to apply to all<01:03:25.800> of<01:03:25.880> the<

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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• Brad Parsons, Fisheries Section Manager for the Minnesota DNR.
• If Olmstead County or Dodge County wanted to opt out of the current law, should this law pass, they could
• So the DNR officers are out enforcing state law.
• First up to testify is the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association.
• Oh yeah, just you know, Minnesota does have really good laws around water use and what's The DNR needs

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• organization in the state of Minnesota organization in the state of Minnesota we<00:04:41.840>
• Anglers and the Anglers of Minnesota Anglers and the Anglers of Minnesota certainly<00:05:06.199
• House File 623 is a simple repeal of law that eliminates the shotgun zone in the state of Minnesota when
• Minnesota does have really good laws around water use, and what the DNR needs to evaluate in water use
• Minnesota does have really good laws around water use, and what the DNR needs to evaluate in water use

Bills: HF647, HF2824, HF1249, HF623, HF820

Keywords: water appropriation, aquifer management, potable water, water conservation, environmental policy, fishing regulation, angling, sustainability, biodiversity, game fish, Carley State Park, Minnesota state parks, state lands, park boundary expansion, Wabasha County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, public lands, land acquisition, park addition

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• The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Business Partnership are also our members.
• Today<00:25:20.480> in<00:25:20.799> Minnesota, Today in Minnesota, Today in Minnesota,
• experience of every Minnesota student. experience of every Minnesota student.
• workforce that Minnesota needs. workforce that Minnesota needs.
• foundation here in Minnesota. foundation here in Minnesota.

Bills: HF3650, HF2238

Keywords: student career pathways, education framework, experiential learning, employer engagement, career technical education, HF2238, Minnesota, workforce development, construction trades, youth skills training, youth apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, construction training, career and technical education, CTE, child labor laws, minor labor, labor exemption, workforce pipeline, skilled trades

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• He said the committee should be aware of another issue: protections under Minnesota law for secondary
• Um, if this bill was passed into law, Minnesota would join five other states that have added veteran
• It cleans up sections of several of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs chapters of law and
• It cleans up sections of several of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs chapters of law and
• <00:27:12.960> and becomes law, Minnesota veterans and becomes law, Minnesota veterans and

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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• These modifications simply make a strong law stronger and ensure it continues to protect Minnesota communities
• In 2018, the Minnesota Legislature passed its first law regulating kratom in Minnesota, requiring a person
• I think when we look at how we treat people in Minnesota, how we respect due process of law, how we respect
• , how we respect due process of Minnesota, how we respect due process of law,<01:10:13.520> how
• Can Minnesota do this? And should we do this? And I think solidly the law is with us that we can.

Bills: HF3771, HF3658, HF3453, HF3358, HF1775

Keywords: disaster assistance, contingency account, Minnesota emergency management, public safety, state disaster aid, FEMA, federal cost-share, emergency relief, natural disaster, budget report, appropriations report, management and budget, local governments, utility cooperatives, public works, infrastructure repair, chapter 12B, chapter 12A, emergency management, disaster recovery

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• systems that happen when you have four seasons in Minnesota and certainly Northern Minnesota.
• already written into law.
• already written into law.
• already written into law.
• already written into law.

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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• In order for a fuel to be classified as SAF under Minnesota law, it has to have a minimum of a 50% reduction
• In order for a fuel to be classified as SAF under Minnesota law, it has to have a minimum of a 50% reduction
• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.
• SAF Hub here in Minnesota.

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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• file 566 to help Greater Minnesota file 566 to help Greater Minnesota communities<00:05:28.720><
• here today representing the Minnesota here today representing the Minnesota Chiefs<00:14:41.519>
• I am the executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota. I live in Rochester, Minnesota.
• must be Minnesota-titled and pay Minnesota tab fees.
• must be Minnesota-titled and pay Minnesota tab fees.

Bills: HF2066, HF340, HF341, HF566, HF2107, HF2130

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

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• to landlord-tenant law. to landlord-tenant law.
• law enforcement if they fail to do this? law enforcement if they fail to do this?
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• living in Minnesota. living in Minnesota.
• I'm a father from Woodbury, Minnesota. Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF3951, HF4005, HF962, HF4585, HF3870, HF4542, HF3893, HF4293, HF4075, HF4057, HF3809

Keywords: submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff

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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.
• <00:24:47.040> legislature in 1983 when the Minnesota legislature in 1983 when the Minnesota
• that can pass into law this year. that can pass into law this year.

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 with the Libby Law Office and representing the Minnesota Public... Television Association.
• 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

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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• My name is Les Heen, and I represent the Libby Law Office and the Minnesota Public Television Association
• represent the I'm with the Libby law represent the I'm with the Libby law office<00:02:16.920>
• Minnesota communities through Minnesota Minnesota communities through free<00:07:27.160> accessible
• 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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• Um, at Minnesota State, new to us.
• 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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• Section 530 is not a Minnesota law.
• It didn't become codified in Minnesota law until 2009.
• This Section 530 is not a Minnesota law.
• codified in Minnesota law until 2009. codified in Minnesota law until 2009.
• Minnesota law broadening the definition Minnesota law broadening the definition of<01:21:04.280>

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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• And so if this is something Minnesota.
• And then we also add County, Minnesota.
• :10:53.680> nod<00:10:53.920> to<00:10:54.000> the Minnesota Law grad as a nod to
• the Minnesota Law grad as a nod to the bipartisan<00:10:54.640> work<00:10:54.800> that
• 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