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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

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• States will now be able to serve Minnesotans while adhering to the Minnesota laws and rules and regulations
• the honorary state capital of Minnesota. the honorary state capital of Minnesota.
• > state Um while Minnesota's Minnesota state Um while Minnesota's Minnesota state capital<00:45
• Minnesota State Board of Investment. Minnesota State Board of Investment.
• The bill would require Minnesota law to apply to all of the contracts entered into by the state.

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

Bills: HF3321

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

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• First off, thank you to everybody for representing the state of Minnesota. We truly appreciate it.
• I am president of the Student Angler Organization in the state of Minnesota.
• In the state of Minnesota, when it comes to deer hunting, currently the state is really a world of two
• If it's a state enforcement, as we write counties into law, then it becomes a state responsibility, right
• So the DNR officers are out enforcing state law.

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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• House File 623 is a simple repeal of law that eliminates the shotgun zone in the state of Minnesota when
• So the DNR officers are out passing and enforcing state law.
• The DNR officers are out passing and enforcing state law.
• So as we write counties into law, then it becomes a state law, then it becomes a state responsibility
• So the DNR officers are out passing and enforcing state law.

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

Bills: HF3321

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

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• Um, if this bill was passed into law, Minnesota would join five other states that have added veteran
• protection under state law.
• Periodic updates to outdated state law allows for a clearer reading of Minnesota Department of Veterans
• <00:27:12.960> and becomes law, Minnesota veterans and becomes law, Minnesota veterans and
• <00:27:22.240> clear outdated state law allows for a clear outdated state law allows for a

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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• Minnesota Minnesota family<00:24:13.200> law.
• If this bill was passed into law, Minnesota would join five other states that have added veteran status
• and generally under Minnesota state law because it adopts the federal system.
• and and generally under federal law and and generally under Minnesota<01:08:44.560> state<01:
• > Minnesota state law because it adopts Minnesota state law because it adopts the<01:08:46.319> federal

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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• already written into law.
• already written into law.
• 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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• But you know, Representative Frederick is a huge supporter of Minnesota State and of Minnesota State.
• Um, at Minnesota State, new to us.
• c><00:14:42.720> of Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota State Mano and and of Minnesota<
• Minnesota state system to expand Minnesota state system to expand eligibility<00:54:09.359> and
• Um, and Minnesota State, I'm assuming.

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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• And so, with that, property taxes have been hit in the state of Minnesota.
• <00:01:49.800> And<00:01:49.920> so,<00:01:50.000> they're state of Minnesota
• And so, they're state of Minnesota.
• Minnesota county. Minnesota county.
• every part of the state. every part of the state.

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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• So the Attorney General's Office has the authority to enforce both state and federal antitrust laws.
• Over the past six years, we've protected the state of Minnesota and its many residents from harm.
• Agency to defend Minnesota state law. Mr.
• General was suing several counties because we had a state law that allowed options for some entities
• Because, as you know, under the Minnesota state statute, the Attorney General is allowed to vindicate

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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• Over the past six years, we've protected the state of Minnesota and its many residents from harm.
• state law?
• state law?
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.
• Like Minnesota, many states have chosen to submit one civic leader and one political leader.

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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• <00:09:59.640> law<00:09:59.880> or violation of any federal state law or violation
• of any federal state law or common<00:10:00.480> law<00:10:01.160> or<00:10:01.320>
• :14:52.560> say Kickbacks in state law but she did say Kickbacks in state law but she did say
• state law so I loopholes that exist in state law so I don't<00:18:56.400> see<00:18:56.919>
• state of Minnesota based of them in the state of Minnesota based on<01:20:06.400> their<01:20

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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• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to the state of Minnesota.
• They belong to 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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• In 2018, the Minnesota Legislature passed its first law regulating kratom in Minnesota, requiring a person
• setting 15 other states have passed laws setting 15 other states have passed laws setting 21<00:
• And state law allows it to be.
• so that we can prevent them from happening in states like ours here in Minnesota.
• Are there any other states that have this law currently in existence?

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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• If we want Minnesota to be a state where individuals and families can thrive, the legislature needs to
• If we want Minnesota to be a state<00:04:40.560> where<00:04:40.720> individuals<00:04:
• By advancing this approach, Minnesota can be at the forefront of how states invest in modern, effective
• of the committee, my name is Kelly Law and I'm a senior policy and field building adviser with the Minnesota
• > billing state assessment systems, state billing state assessment systems, state billing systems

Bills: HF4736, HF4737, HF3806, HF3352, HF4840, HF3748

Keywords: emergency shelter, grant program, homelessness, capital investment, Minnesota Statutes, appropriation bonds, public funding, housing, infrastructure bonds, funding, appropriation, Minnesota constitutional amendment, public debt, state bonds, general obligation bonds, information technology, IT infrastructure, software licenses, technology modernization, capital improvements

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• state law. state law.
• 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
• and for the entire in greater Minnesota and for the entire state.

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

Bills: HF4261, HF4263, HF4264, HF4787

Keywords: natural resources, motorboat, boating safety, personal watercraft, PWC, watercraft operator permit, boater safety exam, off-road vehicle, ORV, ATV, snowmobile, state trail pass, cross-country ski pass, horse pass, state park permit, game and fish, hunting license, fishing license, wildlife permit, invasive species

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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
• 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
• Paul is looking at special law for usage of redevelopment TIF, which costs the state of Minnesota nothing

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