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• We will go to public comments for those joining us online.

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• viability to leverage public and private housing resources.
• This includes state agencies, higher education institutions, and public schools.
• We'll now go to public comment and start online.
• Any others wishing to make public comment online? Raise your hand now. Okay, we'll go to in person.
• These folks are teaching our kids at the public schools.

Bills: SB240

Keywords: capital outlay, capital projects, severance tax bonds, general fund appropriations, supplemental severance tax bonds, UNM School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, infrastructure, state buildings, courts, schools, higher education, road improvements, water and wastewater, tribal infrastructure, tribal projects, public safety, housing, emergency services, bonding

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• They watched the improvement at Dakota, which I will say has made a significant improvement with all
• system that was leading into public system that was leading into public waters<00:30:52.000>
• This bill is about public safety.
• than the potential economic and public than the potential economic and public health<00:41:32.400
• the state to help with the improvements. the state to help with the improvements.

Bills: HF3700, HF3982, HF3927, HF3933, HF3949, HF4238, HF4275, HF4476, HF4504

Keywords: Duluth, Lake Superior Zoo, capital improvements, funding, bonds, appropriations, capital investment, port development, grant caps, state assistance, navigation facilities, Dakota County, state bonds, park improvements, infrastructure, transportation, safety, congestion, water infrastructure, bond issuance

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• This critical infrastructure project is needed for public safety, pedestrian safety, and improved connections
• This critical infrastructure project is needed for public safety, pedestrian safety, and improved connections
• This critical infrastructure project is needed for public safety, pedestrian safety, and improved connections
• This critical infrastructure project is needed for public safety, pedestrian safety, and improved connections
• needed for public safety, pedestrian safety,<01:02:42.000> and<01:02:42.240> improved<

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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• It's to build a new regional public safety facility.
• HF 2267 is a road improvement fund infrastructure bill, and I'm in a matter of time.
• It also offers 260 acres of public recreation.
• Funds would be for design, construction, furnishing, equipping improvements, and amenities.
• I'm the Public Works Director. I'm also the County Engineer for Douglas County.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• <00:26:07.200> our we're always working to improve our we're always working to improve our
• They're about public health.
• <01:08:44.640> and equipping, equipping improvements and equipping, equipping improvements
• revenue for future park improvements. revenue for future park improvements.
• I'm the public works director. Ericson. I'm the public works director.

Bills: HF568, HF433, HF1689, HF3135, HF3137, HF3145, HF2887, HF2819, HF2802, HF2664, HF2267, HF799, HF800, HF3049, HF296, HF580, HF1438, HF1237

Keywords: special education, education funding, construction, Minnesota, regional educational programs, HF433, Cloquet Area Fire District, fire station, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, general obligation bonds, public safety, emergency services, fire protection, local infrastructure, Minnesota capital budget, DEED grant, municipal facilities, station construction

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• Public safety is Sorry about that. Yep. Public safety is first<00:15:05.040> 318.
• infrastructure improvements. infrastructure improvements.
• improvements we bring before you today. improvements we bring before you today.
• Only public safety teams work.
• Only public safety teams work.

Bills: HF2178, HF942, HF2470, HF1043, HF1287, HF1229, HF1230, HF424, HF571, HF404, HF910, HF1055, HF318, HF319, HF401, HF609, HF306, HF1599, HF1881

Keywords: HF2178, Cohasset, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, public infrastructure, water tower, water infrastructure, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street reconstruction, municipal infrastructure, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota bonding, local government aid, utility infrastructure, public works, infrastructure, stormwater

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• It's a public ownership.
• Railroad Crossing Improvement Project. Railroad Crossing Improvement Project.
• The city has spent improvements.
• House File 2344 is for the city of Tront for public infrastructure improvements, and the chair turned
• The total estimated could jeopardize public health. could jeopardize public health.

Bills: HF604, HF1972, HF578, HF1951, HF629, HF864, HF874, HF1155, HF884, HF2365, HF643, HF234, HF2655, HF2637, HF2535, HF2530, HF2344, HF584, HF524

Keywords: airport funding, bonds, transportation, capital investment, Karlstad, community center, Breckenridge, state bonds, economic development, HF578, Faribault, River Bend Nature Center, bonding bill, bond proceeds fund, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR grant, nature center, visitor center, environmental education, multicultural center

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• That is the Opus Public Space Project.
• And closed to the public.
• A road improvement in an area that's very dangerous right now.
• The public parking ramp and the ice center improvements would probably go together since they're in the
• I'm joined by our Public Works Director, **Kristen Ascher**.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• investment will extend its life, improve investment will extend its life, improve accessibility,
• work to replace this muchneeded public work to replace this muchneeded public space.<00:35:51.760
• <01:15:31.280> is significant public infrastructure is significant public infrastructure is
• The public parking ramp and the ice center improvements would probably go together since they're in the
• <01:26:52.080> These public storm water pond. These public storm water pond.

Bills: HF474, HF218, HF210, HF441, HF691, HF720, HF1068, HF1314, HF1465, HF1860, HF2046, HF1389, HF2404, HF2854, HF2985, HF3128, HF3103, HF778, HF3125

Keywords: HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice, Statuary Hall, United States Capitol, statue replacement, capital investment, general fund appropriation, Minnesota State Capitol, Minnesota State Historical Society, public art, commemorative statue, National Statuary Hall Collection, commissioner of administration, cultural heritage, monument, Washington D.C., HF218, Minnesota, Department of Public Safety

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• As some of you may recall, the City Square West regional project combines public infrastructure improvements
• , public spaces, support for communities of color, assists small businesses, and improves safety between
• As some of you may recall, the City Square West regional project combines public infrastructure improvements
• , public spaces, support for communities of color, assists small businesses, and improves safety between
• 47.839> a<00:41:48.079> public<00:41:48.400> po commercial spaces, a public a public

Bills: HF333, HF2712, HF1064, HF1069, HF1113, HF2207, HF204, HF2867, HF2924, HF746, HF1530, HF2587, HF1078

Keywords: HF333, Duluth, Lot D, redevelopment, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds, public infrastructure, seawall repair, utility connections, demolition, debris removal, transportation improvements, site preparation, soil correction, economic development, DEED, capital appropriation, general obligation bonds

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• Lake Road safety and improvement Lake Road safety and improvement project.<00:02:20.239> The<
• Other needed improvements identified for the corridor include added traffic capacity, improved traffic
• c><00:03:40.239> the needed improvements identified for the needed improvements identified for
• works uh public sibly county public works uh public sibly county public works director<00:09:
• They're improving that.

Bills: HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607

Keywords: transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure

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• House File 1079 is drinking water infrastructure improvements.
• House File 1079 is drinking water infrastructure improvements.
• They have been in our Capital Improvements Plan since 2019.
• <01:13:08.040> for half to7 million uh Improvement for half to7 million uh Improvement for
• <01:13:19.360> safety they they are a matter of public safety they they are a matter of public

Bills: HF201, HF217, HF314, HF315, HF406, HF408, HF425, HF426, HF730, HF731, HF652, HF761, HF1079, HF928, HF1017, HF1056, HF1081

Keywords: HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card

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• The growth is largely attributable to increases to public education, public safety, and criminal justice
• This process was open; it was open to the public.
• I'm the Director of Public Policy for Texas CASA.
• I'm the Director of Public Policy.
• There being none, public testimony is closed.

Bills: SB1, HB500, SB 1

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1184, house, all

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• The former examiner of public accounts sunset reports on this board.
• accounts sunset reports on this public accounts sunset reports on this uh<00:03:17.840> on<00
• >> Just an observation that the Alabama Department of Public Health is on board with this, so we
• There seem to be some improvement in the communication with the circuit judges or... >> Yeah, correct
• improvement in the communication improvement in the communication >> with<00:09:09.519>

Bills: HB150

Keywords: improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien

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• public transit. public transit.
• Thank you. speed is a public health crisis. I know speed is a public health crisis.
• behavior on our roads, and from a public behavior on our roads, and from a public safety<01:04:42.400
• car to keep the rest of the public safe. car to keep the rest of the public safe.
• <01:42:09.280> It's safety improvements and things. It's safety improvements and things.

Bills: HF3429, HF3418, HF3431, HF1597

Keywords: intelligent speed assistance, transportation, speeding offenses, public safety, license restrictions, speed control, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, roadway improvements, nonmotorized transportation, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, complete streets, Vision Zero, Toward Zero Deaths, MnDOT, Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local road authority

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• And so everybody you can think of sees it all the way down to the public now.
• And all of those things are going to have reviews and public review.
• And all of those things are going to have reviews and public review.
• And they take that proposal to the Public Regulation Commission.
• Public safety is already addressed, and oversight exists. SB 235...

Bills: SB78, SB235, SB22, SB310

Keywords: nuclear energy, renewable energy, sustainability, carbon emissions, energy regulation, microgrid, zero carbon resources, Public Regulation Commission, energy generation, electric utilities, motor vehicle manufacturers, licensing, dealers, franchise agreements, consumer protection, water supply, sewage improvements, environment, funding, Mora County

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• Granting the use of these drones for these purposes protects the public health safety and improves inspection
• And spoken to this in public settings as well.
• The only way that we can improve this situation is by improving the law and by working with the responsible
• But there are over 7000 public water systems here in Texas.
• Public water, sewer, and storm, not private.

Bills: HB206

Keywords: HB206, school district bonds, bond election, voter approval, Education Code, Chapter 45, Section 45.003, Section 45.0034, Texas schools, school finance, local tax election, bond referendum, school construction, capital improvements, election frequency, five-year waiting period, district bonds, public school funding

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• In the long term, it improves behavior, concentration, and academic outcomes.
• From a classroom perspective, this does not improve education.
• , K-12 public schools, have to go through a very burdensome process.
• for each improvement, and, for each of the prescribed improvement categories, the percentage of the
• A public school teacher, principal, administrator, volunteer, or contractor of a public school, and a

Bills: HB2040, HB2142, HB2255, HB2379, HB2482, HB2575, HB2600, HB2764, HB4033, HCR2015

Keywords: public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements

Summary: The committee on Education heard a series of bills and took action on each. HCR 2015, a resolution supporting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity for K-12 students and posting dietary guidelines in schools, drew testimony from advocates for recess and student wellness; it was approved 6-0. HB 2040, which would require schools to provide adoption information when contraception or STI topics are discussed and add adoption-related content to sex education, drew opposition from Reproductive Freedom for All and the Arizona Education Association, but passed 4-2. HB 2255, extending Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students from two to four years, passed unanimously 6-0. HB 2764, creating a voluntary state seal of computer science proficiency for high school graduates, also passed 6-0. The committee then considered HB 2600, requiring written parental permission for students in grades 6-8 to join school clubs or organizations. The ACLU of Arizona opposed the bill, arguing it would suppress participation in clubs involving sensitive identities or topics; the bill passed 4-2. HB 2379, which requires school district governing board members to complete recurring training on school finance and related duties, was amended to narrow the re-election consequences and then passed 4-2. HB 2142, establishing a school safety center and council within the Arizona Department of Education to provide training, technical assistance, and risk assessments, received mixed testimony over its funding source and council makeup but passed 4-2. Later, HB 4033, which would require more detailed bond election pamphlets and separate ballot propositions for certain school bond projects such as stadiums, administrative buildings, and teacher housing, drew opposition from the Arizona Education Association over added barriers to school funding, but passed 4-2. HB 2482, capping job order contracting for building renewal grant projects at $1 million and requiring verification against artificial project splitting, drew concerns from builders and school board groups about slowing repairs and limiting procurement flexibility; it passed 4-2. Finally, HB 2575, the Anti-Semitism and Education Act, which would bar public schools and higher education institutions from teaching or promoting antisemitism and create reporting and discipline procedures, drew strong support from Jewish community representatives describing school and campus incidents, and opposition from the ACLU and AEA over free-speech and liability concerns; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on this bill.

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• <00:35:45.400> transit public transit public transit Association<00:35:48.520> thank<00
• president of the Minnesota public president of the Minnesota public transit<00:36:11.079> Association
• This bill represents a critical step toward improving the efficiency and reliability of public transit
• <00:44:14.720> that any uh members of the public that any uh members of the public that wishing
• available at the Department of Public available at the Department of Public Safety<01:27:56.159>

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