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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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• workers across Minnesota Social workers across Minnesota step<00:12:01.839> into<00:12:02.240
• more for the people across Minnesota more for the people across Minnesota who<00:13:50.480> are
• could sell it to the state of Minnesota could sell it to the state of Minnesota or<00:15:48.000>
• <00:18:51.120> students think we can offer Minnesota students think we can offer Minnesota
• Counties and the Association, Minnesota Counties and the Minnesota<00:42:40.960> Inner<00:42:

Bills: HF3611, HF3659, HF3909

Keywords: taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law, 1183, house

Summary: The committee first approved the March 3, 2026 minutes and then laid over House File 3611 for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Representative Finke described HF 3611 as creating a state income tax withholding deduction for damages awarded to individuals in lawsuits against federal agents such as ICE or CBP, including emotional and financial awards. There was no public testimony or member discussion on the bill before it was laid over. The committee then took up House File 3909, which Representative Hansen said would impose a 50% tax on the gross receipts of detention centers operated by private nongovernmental entities. Hansen argued the measure would recapture public money, deter what he characterized as misuse of taxpayer dollars, and target profits made by private detention contractors such as GEO Group and CoreCivic. He also cited projected revenues and profits for those companies and said the bill was a response to human rights and civil rights concerns tied to private detention operations. Testimony on HF 3909 included support from Nancy Fitz Simmons, a Minnesota State University, Mankato social work professor, who said social workers see the effects of these issues across the state and that the bill could return money to Minnesotans in need. Representative Swedzinski opposed the bill’s impact on the Appleton facility and emphasized local jobs and economic opportunity, while Representative Lee said Minnesota should seek better economic options than jail-related work. Representative Holland supported the bill as a way to offset costs to families and the state from detentions and deportations. Representative Weiner questioned the bill’s revenue potential and criticized the 50% gross-receipts tax as politicizing taxes. Representative Hansen responded that similar proposals were being explored in Washington and California and that the bill was intended to stand up to large corporate interests. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill.

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• lakes uh here in the state of Minnesota. lakes uh here in the state of Minnesota.
• I and Wildlife at the Minnesota DNR.
• <00:07:33.120> that lakes, have special regulations that lakes, have special regulations that
• Minnesota public to talk about um what Minnesota public to talk about um what what<00:19:03.280> do
• benefits to Minnesota. benefits to Minnesota.

Bills: HF624

Keywords: HF624, Minnesota fishing law, game and fish, walleye stamp, walleye stamp validation, angling, angler, fishing lines, two lines, four lines, open water fishing, ice fishing, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, fishing regulations, fish harvest, conservation, Minnesota Statutes 97C.315, 1183, house

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• Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin.
• I think we heard Minnesota Farmers Union against, Minnesota Milk against this, Minnesota Pork Producers
• I think we heard Minnesota Farmers Union against, Minnesota Milk against this, Minnesota Pork Producers
• Minnesota. Minnesota.
• Minnesota. Minnesota.

Bills: HF4740, HF3940

Keywords: financial assurance, feedlot permits, manure storage, environmental compliance, agriculture regulation, abandoned infrastructure, pollution control, environmental impact, animal feedlot, livestock, regulations, Minnesota Rules

Summary: The committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes and then heard House File 4740, authored by Rep. Hansen, which would require feedlots with at least 1,000 animal units to provide financial assurance for closure costs. Hansen argued the bill would shift cleanup responsibility from taxpayers to owners, citing abandoned feedlots, changing ownership structures, and the 2024 Pure Prairie Poultry bankruptcy as examples of why public funds should not be used for closures and cleanup. He also said the bill would apply to new or renewed permits and suggested a statutory definition of abandoned feedlot storage units may be needed. Farm and livestock groups testified in opposition. Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Milk Producers Association, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation said existing MPCA and county permit rules already require closure planning and reporting, and that the bill would add unnecessary costs and barriers for family farms, beginning farmers, and expansion. They warned the financial assurance requirement could function like an animal-unit cap, encourage fragmentation or out-of-state relocation, and impose annual costs that would not improve environmental outcomes. Several testified that true abandonment is rare and that current permitting and closure processes already address it. MPCA staff said the agency has concerns with the bill, noted there is currently no formal fiscal note, and said the agency would need to ensure any appropriations cover ongoing staffing needs. MPCA officials explained that permitted feedlots already must notify the agency before closure, follow a checklist of closure requirements, and undergo follow-up inspection; they said abandonment notifications are uncommon and they are not aware of any currently permitted facilities in abandonment process. Members questioned whether the bill was needed, what form financial assurance would take, how other states handle similar requirements, and whether the proposal would unfairly burden smaller or family operations. No vote on HF 4740 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.

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• He works for Gleno Light and Minnesota.
• If Minnesota meet an unattainable goal.
• What I really makers and regulators.
• First of all, we want to Minnesota.
• SEAM and also from the Minnesota SEAM and also from the Minnesota Conservative<01:35:51.600>

Bills: HF3296, HF3802

Keywords: energy conservation, data centers, electric sales, energy optimization, utility regulations, energy regulation, certificate of need, renewable energy, power production, energy efficiency, Minnesota statutes, 1183, house

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• Minnesota has a voluntary program, and taxpayers want to do the right thing for Minnesota.
• Under current law, non-residents are required to file a Minnesota income tax return if their Minnesota
• the state income tax on their compensation in Minnesota if they work in Minnesota for thirty days or
• Skilled workers to Minnesota for short-term projects.
• , would you have any tax liability in Minnesota?

Bills: HF2048, HF2360, HF2006, HF950, HF912, HF3140, HF2931

Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding

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• regul the regulation<00:27:00.760> with<00:27:00.880> the<00:27:01.000> use<00:
• <00:29:46.039> short-term that hot tubs um in Minnesota short-term that hot tubs um in Minnesota
• Minnesota higher education facilities Minnesota higher education facilities Authority<00:47:04.640>
• in there so that if there is a Minnesota in there so that if there is a Minnesota based<00:53:28.200
• <00:53:37.319> we state directly adjacent to Minnesota we state directly adjacent to Minnesota

Bills: HF2371, HF2147, HF2557, HF1165, HF2466, HF2465, HF2482

Keywords: informed consent, sensitive examinations, healthcare, patient rights, anesthesia, hot water pools, rental properties, public health, safety regulations, Minnesota Statutes, health care access, hospital surcharge, fund allocation, medical assistance, health funding, health care, education, bonding capacity, financing, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority

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• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• , the Islamic Center of Minnesota, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Council
• Just how would you regulate that?
• But third, here in Minnesota, we have Minnesota Statute 32730.

Bills: HF1051, HF16

Keywords: sacred communities, micro units, religious institutions, housing regulations, homelessness, conditional use permits, immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, sanctuary city, noncooperation ordinance, ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, federal immigration authorities, deportation, undocumented immigrant, undocumented person, immigration status data, data sharing, preemption, local government

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• This would make Minnesota the Mr. Chair.
• Under current law, non-residents are required to file a Minnesota income tax return if their Minnesota
• <00:59:34.880> for Minnesota if they work in Minnesota for Minnesota if they work in Minnesota
• In Minnesota, it's even tougher because Minnesota has a dollar threshold.
• Williams, in Minnesota? Uh, no.

Bills: HF2048, HF2360, HF2006, HF950, HF912, HF3140, HF2931

Keywords: individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding

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• and political Affairs for the Minnesota and political Affairs for the Minnesota Association<00:04
• <00:18:06.080> has that because we know that Minnesota has that because we know that Minnesota
• <00:42:22.800> and<00:42:23.760> this Minnesota and this Minnesota and this bill<00:42:
• Without an attorney general here appointed in Minnesota, we are lacking that vital resource.
• <01:20:05.960> based of them in the state of Minnesota based of them in the state of Minnesota

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

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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
• States will now be able to serve Minnesotans while adhering to the Minnesota laws and rules and regulations
• relevance of the First Minnesota. relevance of the First Minnesota.

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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• Minnesota is clear about water priority. Minnesota is clear about water priority.
• The goal of our group is to put a pause on hyperscale data centers in Minnesota until regulations to
• in Minnesota.
• and I'm licensed engineer in Minnesota. and I'm licensed engineer in Minnesota.
• Minnesota consumers.

Bills: HF3793, HF3699, HF793, HF3322, HF3426

Keywords: groundwater, water use permit, data centers, public health, environmental regulations, municipalities, state park license plate, specialty license plate, Minnesota DNR, Department of Natural Resources, license plate design contest, North Shore, Lake Superior Agate, AI-generated art, artificial intelligence, Minnesota resident, state parks, specialty plates, vehicle registration, contest requirements

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• <00:05:02.199> rules drive currently the Minnesota rules drive currently the Minnesota rules
• serving as the colonel of the Minnesota serving as the colonel of the Minnesota state<00:36:37.720
• of government Affairs for the Minnesota of government Affairs for the Minnesota Automobile<00:42
• Minnesota Minnesota vehicles<00:53:48.240> uh<00:53:48.400> thank<00:53:48.559> you
• government Affairs at the Minnesota government Affairs at the Minnesota Automobile<00:54:09.559>

Bills: HF2382, HF639, SF1075, HF1243, HF1087, SF1360, HF739, HF2337, HF1220, HF712, HF1219

Keywords: accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate

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• of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
• <00:47:27.400> families significant number of Minnesota families significant number of Minnesota
• <00:55:11.320> Gro- Wilkie from the Greater Minnesota Gro- Wilkie from the Greater Minnesota
• <01:35:12.400> statute definition under the Minnesota statute definition under the Minnesota
• <01:38:28.440> and especially in greater Minnesota and especially in greater Minnesota and

Bills: HF4110, HF2113, HF4569, HF4414

Keywords: workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification

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• [Music] Meeting of the Minnesota Commerce Finance and Policy Committee.
• This is Minnesota.
• <00:44:41.040> with impact on the state of Minnesota with impact on the state of Minnesota
• <00:53:24.079> will keys in the state of Minnesota will keys in the state of Minnesota will
• is Kirk adelka with the Minnesota is Kirk adelka with the Minnesota Pollution<01:04:25.119> Control

Bills: HF737, HF247, HF325, HF1330

Keywords: lead, cadmium, consumer products, safety regulation, retail restrictions, motor sports, nonoxygenated gasoline, fuel regulations, storage requirements, racing events, HF325, flavored nitrous oxide, nitrous oxide, whippets, laughing gas, retail sales, consumer protection, misdemeanor, commerce, Minnesota Statutes chapter 325F

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• . regulation. regulation.
• external affairs for the Minnesota external affairs for the Minnesota Pollution<00:29:14.559>
• among the regulated community. among the regulated community.
• coming here to Minnesota. coming here to Minnesota.
• Association of Minnesota.

Bills: HF4253, HF4257, HF3236, HF4264, HF4149, HF4019

Keywords: boat storage structures, public waters, natural resources, rule amendments, watercraft canopy, PFAS, environmental regulation, manufacturers, public health, product safety, groundwater, water appropriation, water-use permit, water permit, aquifer test, aquifer, well construction, groundwater permit, Department of Natural Resources, DNR

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• <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.
• We talk about regulations as they sort of come out of nowhere, um, but the regulations that exist do
• 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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• gave to the people of Minnesota. gave to the people of Minnesota.
• Those are classified in Minnesota.
• <00:25:44.880> We Minnesota supports this bill. We Minnesota supports this bill.
• One of which has been adopted in Minnesota, one of which we hope to adopt in Minnesota in the future.
• of Minnesota.

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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• <00:40:09.359> That's<00:40:09.680> literally Minnesota taxpayers.
• That's literally Minnesota taxpayers.
• That is not like a Minnesota unique problem. That is a national problem.
• Courts in Minnesota payment withhold.
• So, in greater Minnesota, one of about.

Bills: HF3797, HF3780, HF4068, HF3935

Keywords: long-term care, insurance policy, healthcare, partnership policy, Minnesota, human services, wage increase, support workers, shared services, community first services, medical assistance, sanctions, healthcare services, monetary recovery, government accountability, assisted living, training, unlicensed personnel, resident rights, safety regulations

Bills: HF3127, HF3524, HF3525, HF3754

Keywords: taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, overtime compensation, tax deduction, income tax, federal regulations, tax reform, tip income, federal tax deduction, Minnesota Statutes, individual income, employer contributions, Trump accounts, federal law, gross income exclusion, 1183