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Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/28/2025
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Chair Novotny and Chair Moller will share the gavel.

*HF 2432 (Novotny/Moller) Protection from report of fictitious emergency extended to all state or local correctional employees; Tribal Nation access and use of community supervisions services subsidy clarified; post-incarceration supervision provisions codified; obsolete administrative rules repealed; various other public safety, judiciary, and corrections provisions modified; and money appropriated.

*This will be an informational hearing to discuss the Governor’s budget proposals. No formal testimony from the public will be taken at this time.

Written Testimony will be allowed. Please submit all written testimony to Committee Administrator, john.hultqiust@house.mn.gov by Thursday, March 27th at 10:00 AM. Please send written testimony in a PDF format without hyperlinks.
Bills Added:
HF2432 (Novotny) - Protection from report of fictitious emergency extended to all state or local correctional employees; Tribal Nation access and use of community supervisions services subsidy clarified; post-incarceration supervision provisions codified; obsolete administrative rules repealed; various other public safety, judiciary, and corrections provisions modified; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Clemency Review Commission Budget Doc.pdf (3/22/2025)
Department of Public Safety Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
MN Sentencing Guidelines Commission Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Department of Corrections Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Ombudsperson For Corrections Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Private Detective and Protective Agents Board Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Corrections Ombuds Agency Overview.pdf (3/27/2025)
Clemency Rreview Commission Budget Presentation.pdf (3/27/2025)
Private Detective Board overview.pdf (3/27/2025)
Sentencing Guidelines Commission Budget Presentation.pdf (3/27/2025)
Public Safety Department Budget Powerpoint.pdf (3/28/2025)
Public Safety Firefighter Training Budget Request.pdf (3/28/2025)
Public Safety Firefighter Training Reimbursement Requests - Jim Fisher.pdf (3/28/2025)
Corrections Department 2025 Budget Presentation.pdf (3/28/2025)

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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Agenda
I. H.F. 2251 (Baker) – Department of Employment and Economic Development policy bill

II. Department of Employment and Economic Development update on Vocational Rehabilitation Services

III. H.F. 2838 (Hicks) - Vocational rehabilitation services program funding provided

IV. H.F. 1538 (Mueller) – Teacher apprenticeships funding provided

V. H.F. 1965 (Johnson, W) – Small business assistance partnerships program appropriation

*these bills will be laid over.
Bills Added:
HF1538 (Mueller) - Teacher apprenticeships funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1965 (Johnson) - Small business assistance partnership program funding provided.
HF2251 (Baker) - Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board membership modified, state services for the blind vendor facilities modified, and reporting requirements modified.
HF2838 (Hicks) - Vocational rehabilitation services program funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
3.27 agenda.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1538DE3.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1965 - Small Business Partnerships Handout.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1965 Letter of Support - Current Program Partners.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1965 Letter of Support - MN CDFI Coalition.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1965 Washington County CDA (SUPPORT).pdf (3/26/2025)
EDAM HF1965 (1).pdf (3/26/2025)
Forward_Together_HF1538_Letter (2).pdf (3/26/2025)
VRS Information Funding.pdf (3/26/2025)
DEED Updates on Federal Program Budget Items.pdf (3/26/2025)

State Government Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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1. HF 2783 (Klevorn) Code of ethics for legislative branch established; payment withholding if credible allegation of fraud exists allowed; authority to share data regarding fraud in public programs granted; renewable energy improvement, storage projects, and EVSE projects provided; and money appropriated.
2. HF 2603 (Pinto) Provisions in state agencies made to address financial crimes and fraud.
3. HF 2846 (Klevorn) Attorney general duties and activities funding provided, consumer protection restitution account and related requirements established, consumer litigation account modified, proceeds of litigation or settlement account established, report required, and money appropriated.
4. HF 2354 (Norris) Medicaid fraud provisions expanded and modified, subpoena and enforcement authority specified, penalties imposed, and money appropriated.
5. HF 1836 (Klevorn) State government; changes made to data practices.
6. HF 2713 (Klevorn) State personnel management provisions updated.
7. HF 1198 (Niska) Number of leadership positions increased in each body.

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT, have OCR capability, and emailed to the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 20 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
AMENDMENTS: Amendments must be emailed to the Committee Administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the State Government Finance and Policy webpage.
VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
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Bills Added:
HF1198 (Niska) - Number of leadership positions increased in each body.
HF1836 (Klevorn) - State government; changes made to data practices.
HF2354 (Norris) - Medicaid fraud provisions added and modified, attorney general provided subpoena and enforcement authority, criminal penalties provided, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
HF2603 (Pinto) - Provisions in state agencies made to address financial crimes and fraud.
HF2713 (Klevorn) - State personnel management provisions updated.
HF2783 (Klevorn) - Code of ethics for legislative branch established; payment withholding if credible allegation of fraud exists allowed; authority to share data regarding fraud in public programs granted; renewable energy improvement, storage projects, and EVSE projects provided; and money appropriated.
HF2846 (Klevorn) - Attorney general duties and activities funding provided, consumer protection restitution account and related requirements established, consumer litigation account modified, proceeds of litigation or settlement account established, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF 2603 -- A1 (Author's).pdf (3/24/2025)
HF 2713 -- A1 (Author's).pdf (3/24/2025)
HF 2783 -- MN Racing Commission.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2713 -- 43A Bill Table of Sections.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2354 -- AG Medical Assistance Protection Act.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1836 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2354 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2603 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2783 -- A1 (Author's).pdf (3/26/2025)
State Gov Minutes 3-25-2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2354 -- A3 (Author's).pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2783 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2846 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
State Gov 3-27-2025 Agenda.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2846 -- AARP.pdf (3/27/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Date: March 27, 2025
Location: Capitol G23
Time: 1-2:45

I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Office of Higher Education State Grant and North Star Promise Overview
IV. CentraCare Appropriation Overview
V. Hennepin Healthcare System Appropriation Overview
VI. Adjournment

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Testimony information must include name, organization, and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

Next Hearing, Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Attachments:
OHE Presentation_House_3.13.25_Part 3.pdf (3/25/2025)
Hennepin Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Higher Ed Cmte Mar 27 2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
03.27.25 CentraCare Legislative Update_Academic Affiliation.pdf (3/26/2025)
Higher Ed 3-27-2025 Agenda.pdf (3/26/2025)
Joint Higher Ed House and Senate_First Meeting_3.18.25_Unapproved.pdf (3/26/2025)
2023-Hennepin-Healthcare-System-Inc-990-Public-Disclosure.pdf (3/26/2025)
Hennepin-Healthcare-System Financials_23-FS_Final.pdf (3/26/2025)
form990-411813221-centracare-health-system-2023-06.pdf (3/26/2025)
F_646308G-1A_CentraCareHealthSystem_FS.pdf (3/26/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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1. Call To Order

2. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/26/2025

3. HF 1937 (Reyer) Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly service delivery system implemented
a. Wayne Olson, Presbyterian Homes
b. John Thao, Managing Director, BoldAge PACE
c. Eric Nilsen, Volunteers of America National Services
d. Chesley Olson, Minnesota Council of Health Plans

4. HF 2407 (Zeleznikar) Residents of long-term care facilities provided with right to a designated support person
a. Erin Huppert & Kyle Berndt, LTC Imperative
b. Parichay Rudina, Legislative Specialist, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care

5. HF 1678 (Virnig) Eligibility for essential community supports modified, available services expanded, funding for caregiver respite services grants increased, and money appropriated
a. Robert Freeman, Vice-President, Alzheimer's Association MN-ND Chapter
b. Tuesday Glover, Director of Culturally Responsive. Caregiver Support and Dementia Services, Volunteers of America MN/WI. – zoom

6. HF 1477 (Nadeau) Residential program licensing requirements modified
a. Sara Grafstrom, ARRM
b. Scott Schulte, City of Champlin Economic Development Director
c. Hollies Winston Brooklyn Park Mayor
d. Jason Newby, Brooklyn Park Inspections and Environmental Health Manager,
e. Mark Bruley, Brooklyn Park Chief of Police
f. Samantha Brown, Brooklyn Park Detective
g. Daniel Lightfoot, Senior Intergovernmental Relations Representative, League of MN Cities
h. Josh Berg, Director of Minnesota Services & Strategic Growth, Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI)

7. HF 2040 (Nadeau) Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated
a. Jeffrey Lunde, Hennepin County Commissioner
b. Barb Dahl, Health and Human Services Director, Scott County
c. Suwana Kirkland, Community Corrections Director, Dakota County

8. HF 1840 (Altendorf) Standard for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order established
a. Doug Junten, Council Member, Moose Lake – zoom
b. Mark Hollis, resident of Moose Lake

9. HF 257 (Hanson, J) Long-term services and supports review process established for denials of eligibility
a. Ellen Smart, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid/Minnesota Disability Law Center
b. Jillian Nelson, Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota

10. Adjournment


TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Megan Rossbach (megan.rossbach@house.mn.gov) by 12 p.m. (noon) the day prior to the hearing. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

*Bills may be added or removed at the chair's discretion
Bills Added:
HF1937 (Reyer) - Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly service delivery system implemented.
HF1678 (Virnig) - Eligibility for essential community supports modified, available services expanded, funding for caregiver respite services grants increased, and money appropriated.
HF1477 (Nadeau) - Residential program licensing requirements modified.
HF1840 (Altendorf) - Standard for determining the residence of an individual subject to a civil commitment order established.
HF2407 (Zeleznikar) - Residents of long-term care facilities provided with right to a designated support person.
HF2040 (Nadeau) - Commissioner of human services directed to provide updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health projects, gaps in children's residential facilities funded, crisis stabilization facility established, legislative task force established, and money appropriated.
HF257 (Hanson) - Long-term services and supports review process established for denials of eligibility.
Attachments:
H2040A3-11184211375636660875.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2407A3.pdf (3/26/2025)
H0257DE1.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF2040.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF1678.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF1840.pdf (3/26/2025)
MACHP Letter re HF 1937_SF 2755 PACE.pdf (3/26/2025)
H2407A4.pdf (3/26/2025)
Written Testimony HF1477.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1477A2.pdf (3/26/2025)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

3/27/2025
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I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 1027 (West): Mortgage foreclosure redemption and surpluses provided.
IV. HF 2226 (West): Background study requirements for child care providers modified. (Informational)
V. HF 1916 (West): Child care assistance program integrity requirements established; commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to establish an electronic record-keeping system for child care enrollment; reports required; and money appropriated.
VI. HF 1915 (West): Child care centers required to use video security cameras to monitor infants and toddlers, and money appropriated.
VII. HF 1567 (Duran): Personal information protections currently available for judicial officials extended to peace officers.
VIII. HF 1986 (Scott): Seat belt use gag rule repealed.
IX. Adjournment

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

TESTIMONY: If you would like to testify on a bill, please email the Committee Administrator, marissa.manteufel@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Include the bill number, your name, title and/or organization where applicable, and whether your testimony will be in support of or opposition to the bill.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY & HANDOUTS: Please send electronically in accessible .pdf format to the Committee Administrator, marissa.manteufel@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Bills Added:
HF1027 (West) - Mortgage foreclosure redemption and surpluses provided.
HF2226 (West) - Background study requirements for child care providers modified.
HF1916 (West) - Child care assistance program integrity requirements established; commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to establish an electronic record-keeping system for child care enrollment; reports required; and money appropriated.
HF1915 (West) - Child care centers required to use video security cameras to monitor infants and toddlers, and money appropriated.
HF1567 (Duran, Jr.) - Personal information protections currently available for judicial officials extended to peace officers.
HF1986 (Scott) - Seat belt use gag rule repealed.
Attachments:
Judiciary Agenda 3.27.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1027 Minnesota House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1027 Legal Services Advocacy Project Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1915 Minnesota House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1915 & HF 1916 MCCA Concerns.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1916 Minnesota House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2226 Minnesota House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2226 Think Small Letter in Support.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2226 PSP One Pager.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1567 Minnesota House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1567 MPPOA Letter in Support.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1915A2.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1916A11.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1567 A2 (Author's Amendment).pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1986 Minnesota House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1027A1.pdf (3/26/2025)

Capital Investment

3/27/2025
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19 bills will be heard on an informational basis. 5 minutes
maximum per bill for testimony. Up to two testifiers plus the bill author.
One page handout for testimony allowed.
Bills Added
HF2178(Igo) Cohasset; public infrastructure improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF942(Gillman) Silver Lake; stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.
HF2470(McDonald) Howard Lake; new water treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1043(Rarick) Buffalo; Wright Technical Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1287(Warwas) Virginia city hall improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1229(Kraft) St. Louis Park; Wayzata Boulevard and Zarthan Avenue improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1230(Youakim) St. Louis Park; Louisiana Avenue South and Oxford Street improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF424(Sexton) Owatonna; regional public safety facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF571(Warwas) Chisholm; funding provided for public infrastructure in the Wenton Addition housing development, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF404(Myers) Excelsior; public infrastructure reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF910(Kresha) Flensburg; water and sewer infrastructure improvements and street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1055(Van Binsbergen) Sacred Heart; water and sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF318(Nadeau) Rogers; public safety training facility and emergency operations center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF319(Nadeau) Rogers; Main Street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF401(Zeleznikar) Rice Lake; regional public safety facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF609(Rymer) Wyoming; public safety facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF306(Robbins) Greenfield; Greenfield Road improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1599(Lillie) North St. Paul and Oakdale; Trunk Highway 36 and Trunk Highway 120 grade-separated interchange funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1881(Pursell) New Prague; centralized public safety center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Bills Added:
HF2178 (Igo) - Cohasset; public infrastructure improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF942 (Gillman) - Silver Lake; stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.
HF2470 (McDonald) - Howard Lake; new water treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1043 (Rarick) - Buffalo; Wright Technical Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1287 (Warwas) - Virginia city hall improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1229 (Kraft) - St. Louis Park; Wayzata Boulevard and Zarthan Avenue improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1230 (Youakim) - St. Louis Park; Louisiana Avenue South and Oxford Street improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF424 (Sexton) - Owatonna; regional public safety facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF571 (Warwas) - Chisholm; funding provided for public infrastructure in the Wenton Addition housing development, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF404 (Myers) - Excelsior; public infrastructure reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF910 (Kresha) - Flensburg; water and sewer infrastructure improvements and street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1055 (Van Binsbergen) - Sacred Heart; water and sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF318 (Nadeau) - Rogers; public safety training facility and emergency operations center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF319 (Nadeau) - Rogers; Main Street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF401 (Zeleznikar) - Rice Lake; regional public safety facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF609 (Rymer) - Wyoming; public safety facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF306 (Robbins) - Greenfield; Greenfield Road improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1599 (Lillie) - North St. Paul and Oakdale; Trunk Highway 36 and Trunk Highway 120 grade-separated interchange funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1881 (Pursell) - New Prague; centralized public safety center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Owatonna_Public_Safety_Legislative_Handout_FINAL_R3.1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2178 Cohasset (Igo).pdf (3/25/2025)
HF571 Wenton Bonding Request House Hearing.pdf (3/25/2025)
Regional Public Safety Center Handout 3.27.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
2025 Excelsior One Pager.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1043 - 2025 WTC Bonding Info.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1229_St.LouisPark_BondingRequest_WayzataZarthan.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1230_St.LouisPark_BondingRequest_OxfordLouisiana.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF0609 Letter of Support_Family Pathways.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF0609 Letter of Support_Chisago Co Atty_3-21-2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1287 Virgina City Hall one pager.pdf (3/26/2025)
Howard Lake - Request.pdf (3/26/2025)
Police Bonding Request2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
Main Street Reconstruction Project Funding Bonding Request.pdf (3/26/2025)
25-03-25_Flensburg Briefing Sheet.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1881 Basis For Need Police Facility.pdf (3/26/2025)
Trunk-Highway-36-and-Trunk-Highway-120-Interchange-Design-PDF.pdf (3/27/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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Co-Chair O'Driscoll has the gavel

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 2601 (Huot) Maximum interest rate for certain loans and contracts for deed modified.

IV. HF 2607 (Huot) Insurers required to provide copy of current policy to insured.

V. HF 2027 (O’Driscoll) Omnibus Liquor Bill
*The DE amendment is posted.

VI. Adjournment

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email jonathan.cotter@house.mn.gov and simon.brown@house.mn.gov no later than March 26, at 1:00pm.
Bills Added:
HF2601 (Huot) - Maximum interest rate for certain loans and contracts for deed modified.
HF2607 (Huot) - Insurers required to provide copy of current policy to insured.
HF2027 (O'Driscoll) - Persons that are 17 years of age permitted to serve alcoholic beverages.
Attachments:
H2027DE2.pdf (3/25/2025)
Agenda 3.27.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
H2601A1-875748406662015165.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2601 HRD Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2607-0.pdf (3/26/2025)
H2607A1-14084995428147667307.pdf (3/26/2025)
2027de2 O'Driscoll.ck.pdf (3/26/2025)

Education Finance

3/27/2025
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I. Approval of Minutes

II. Presentation on READ Act Implementation from the Minnesota Department of Education

III. HF2430 (Clardy) Read Act training funding provided, and money appropriated.

IV. HF2433 (Youakim) Governor's Education Budget Proposal.

V. Adjournment

Agenda items may be added or changed.

Testimony: Public testimony on the Governor's Budget Proposal on Education was taken on February 11th. No further public testimony will be taken on the proposal in HF 2433 (Youakim) Governor's Education Budget. Written testimony on HF 2433 may be submitted to both Polly Cerkvenik, via email at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26th.

Individuals wishing to testify and/or submit written testimony on HF2430 ( Clardy) including handouts, should contact both Polly Cerkvenik, via email at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26th.

Amendments: Bill Authors or Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Polly Cerkvenik, via email at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers, via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, March 26th.
Bills Added:
HF2430 (Clardy) - Read Act training funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2433 (Youakim) - Kindergarten through grade 12 education changes made; prekindergarten through grade 12 education funding provided; general education, education excellence, American Indian education, teachers, special education, facilities, school nutrition, libraries, early childhood, community education, and state agencies provisions modified; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
3.27.25 READ Act.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2433 Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
SS_Education_GovRevRecs25_pub032125.pdf (3/26/2025)
Governor's 2025 Education Budget Proposal (1) (1).pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2433 - Public Testimony-combined.pdf (3/26/2025)
Education Finance Committee Minutes 3.25.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
Ed Finance Agenda 3.27.25.pdf (3/27/2025)

Energy Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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I. Call to Order

II. Minutes from March 25, 2025

III. HF 2103 (Anderson, P.H.) - Ammonia, hydrogen, and renewable energy certificate tracking system funding provided; reports required; and money appropriated.

IV. HF 2793 (Swedzinski) - Community solar garden program sunset.

V. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

If you wish to testify or submit written testimony, please email aj.borowiak@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on 3/26/2025. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF2103 (Anderson) - Ammonia, hydrogen, and renewable energy certificate tracking system funding provided; reports required; and money appropriated.
HF2793 (Swedzinski) - Community solar garden program sunset.
Attachments:
3.27.25 Agenda.pdf (3/26/2025)
H2103DE1.pdf (3/26/2025)
H2793A1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2103 Written Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2793 Written Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
3.25.25 Minutes.pdf (3/26/2025)

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Budget Overview

HF1587 (Stephenson) Cass County; funding provided to condemn certain land, land transfer for no consideration authorized, and money appropriated.
HF2293 (Hollins) Commissioner of natural resources funding provided for grants under the environment and naturals resources trust fund community grant program, and money appropriated.
HF2218 (Falconer) Metropolitan Council funding provided for grants to implementing agencies to manage aquatic invasive species, and money appropriated.
HF1208 (Fischer) Permitting efficiency provisions modified.
HF1482(Hansen) Money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund, and prior appropriations modified.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn.gov) by 1 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.

AMENDMENT DEADLINE: Amendments must be e-mailed to the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF1587 (Stephenson) - Cass County; funding provided to condemn certain land, land transfer for no consideration authorized, and money appropriated.
HF2293 (Hollins) - Commissioner of natural resources funding provided for grants under the environment and naturals resources trust fund community grant program, and money appropriated.
HF2218 (Falconer) - Metropolitan Council funding provided for grants to implementing agencies to manage aquatic invasive species, and money appropriated.
HF1208 (Fischer) - Permitting efficiency provisions modified.
HF1482 (Hansen) - Money appropriated from the environment and natural resources trust fund, and prior appropriations modified.
Attachments:
H1208A1.pdf (3/26/2025)
MPCA budget presentation.pdf (3/26/2025)
MPCA budget fact sheet.pdf (3/26/2025)
1587 Stephenson.jt.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1587 Written Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
2293 Hollins.jt.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2293 Written Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2218 Written Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
1208 Fischer.jt.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1208 Handout.pdf (3/26/2025)
1482 HansenR.jt.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1482 Written Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
2025-26 Environment and Natural Resources Committee Procedures (updated).pdf (3/26/2025)
13th ENRFP Committee meeting Minutes.pdf (3/26/2025)
Environment and Natural Resources Agenda March 27, 2025.pdf (3/26/2025)

Ethics

3/27/2025
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I. Call To Order & Roll Call
II. Committee Rules for Elections Contests
III. Scheduling Order
IV. Adjournment

No public testimony will be taken.
Attachments:
Elections Contest Rules .pdf (3/27/2025)
Scheduling Order.pdf (3/27/2025)

Taxes

3/27/2025
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I. Call to Order.
II. HF1833 (Kresha) - Refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for projects for Aitkin Public Schools.
III. HF148 (McDonald) -Delano; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for an ice rink.
IV. HF1127 (Robbins) - Maple Grove; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials.
V. HF1227 (Witte) - Lakeville; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials.
VI. HF1681 (Davids) - Maximum amount of outstanding debt allowed for the state agricultural society increased, and sales tax exemption for certain construction materials provided.
VII. HF1974 (Franson)- Employee student loan payments by critical access dental clinics income tax subtraction established.
VIII. HF1106 (Agbaje) - Tax Expenditure Review Commission requirements modified, and legislative requirements for new or renewed tax expenditures repealed.
IX. Adjourn

Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the GOP Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.

*HF1016 (Lawrence) has been removed from the agenda.
Bills Added:
HF1833 (Kresha) - Refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for projects for Aitkin Public Schools.
HF148 (McDonald) - Delano; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for an ice rink.
HF1127 (Robbins) - Maple Grove; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials.
HF1227 (Witte) - Lakeville; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials.
HF1681 (Davids) - Maximum amount of outstanding debt allowed for the state agricultural society increased, and sales tax exemption for certain construction materials provided.
HF1974 (Franson) - Employee student loan payments by critical access dental clinics income tax subtraction established.
HF1106 (Agbaje) - Tax Expenditure Review Commission requirements modified, and legislative requirements for new or renewed tax expenditures repealed.
HF2197 (Robbins) - Individual income tax; child credit marriage penalty eliminated and credit phaseout increased, and working family credit limited based on earned income to taxpayers with qualifying children.
Attachments:
HF1833HRS.pdf (3/26/2025)
sf1917(hf1833) Aitkin Public Schools construction exemption_1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1833 - Aitkin Public Schools refundable exemption provision for construction materials for certain projects.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1127HRS.pdf (3/26/2025)
sf0066(hf1127)_city of Maple Grove_2.pdf (3/26/2025)
One-pager.CC Tax Exempt Request.FINAL 02132025.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1227A1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1227HRS.pdf (3/26/2025)
hf1227(sf1868) City of Lakeville construction exemption_1.pdf (3/26/2025)
FiRST Center Overview Updated.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1974HouseResearch.pdf (3/26/2025)
sf2293(hf1974) Dental Clinic Student Loan Subtraction_1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1106HRS.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2197HouseResearchSummary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2197Modeling Memo.pdf (3/26/2025)
hf2197 CWFC Eligibility and Phase-Out_1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2197Handout.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF0148HRS.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1681HouseResearchSummary.pdf (3/26/2025)
sf1712(hf1681)_state ag society_3.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1681 - State Fair Handout.pdf (3/26/2025)
Taxes 3.26.pdf (3/26/2025)
Twentieth Meeting Agenda3.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1106A1.pdf (3/26/2025)
sf1155(hf0148)_city of Delano_construction exemption_1.pdf (3/27/2025)

Transportation Finance and Policy

3/26/2025
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1. HF1520 (Koegel) Various provisions governing drivers' licenses modified.
2. HF1509 (Jones) Authority to issue certain citations to pedestrians.
3. HF1335 (Tabke) Electronic drivers' licenses authorized, and rulemaking authorized.
4. HF2249 (Rehm) Electric-assisted bicycle rebate program modified, and report required.
5. HF2505 (Jones) State-aid engineering and design standards variances modified, local road authorities authorized to adopt design elements
without state-aid engineering and design variances, state-aid variance procedures modified, advisory committee established, and report
required.
6. HF1817 (Kraft) Requirements governing electric vehicle surcharges amended, and account transfers
provided.
7. HF1950 (Bakeberg) Mandatory fines imposed for violations of the school bus stop arm law

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

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Bills Added:
HF1817 (Kraft) - Requirements governing electric vehicle surcharges amended, and account transfers provided.
HF1335 (Tabke) - Electronic drivers' licenses authorized, and rulemaking authorized.
HF2249 (Rehm) - Electric-assisted bicycle rebate program modified, and report required.
HF1509 (Jones) - Authority to issue certain citations to pedestrians limited.
HF2505 (Jones) - State-aid engineering and design standards variances modified, local road authorities authorized to adopt design elements without state-aid engineering and design variances, state-aid variance procedures modified, advisory committee established, and report required.
HF1950 (Bakeberg) - Mandatory fines imposed for violations of the school bus stop arm law.
HF1520 (Koegel) - Various provisions governing drivers' licenses modified.
Attachments:
HF1950 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF1950-0.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF2505-0.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF1509-0.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF2249 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF2249-0.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF1335-0.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF1817 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/21/2025)
HF1817-0.pdf (3/21/2025)
H1335A1.pdf (3/24/2025)
H2249A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1950 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1950 Revised Fiscal Note.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2505 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1509 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1817.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1335.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2249 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
Transportation Minutes 3.24.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
Transpo Agenda March 26 2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
PeopleForBikes Letter in Support of HF 2249.pdf (3/25/2025)
MCPA Letter of Opposition HF1509.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 1817 Fresh Energy 3.26.25.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1817 Drive Electric Letter.pdf (3/25/2025)
Transportation Minutes 3.24.2025.pdf (3/25/2025)
Metro Cities HF 2505.pdf (3/25/2025)
MAPT-Support for HF 1950.pdf (3/25/2025)
House -Auto_Innovator_EV_Fee_Letter PDF.pdf (3/25/2025)
City of Rochester Letter -- HF 2505 (Jones).pdf (3/25/2025)
MPPOA HF 1509 Jones.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1520 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/26/2025)
H1520A1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2505-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF1520-0.pdf (3/26/2025)

Taxes

3/26/2025
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HF1479 (Virnig) Provider taxes; quarterly pharmacy refunds established.
HF2257 (Gomez) Property tax; provisions related to public charity institution exemptions modified.
HF1529 (Cha) Woodbury; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for certain projects.
HF0443 (Kozlowski) Property tax exemption modified for certain airport property.
HF2499 (K. Lee) Renter's credit expanded to provide parity with the homestead credit refund.
HF1522 (Her) Property taxes; definition of agricultural land modified for agricultural property classification.


Items may be added/removed from the agenda. Public testifiers should email their full name, organization (if applicable) and preferred title to the DFL Committee Administrator (Patrick.McQuillan@house.mn.gov) and the DFL CLA (Shamat Abraha Shamat.Abraha@house.mn.gov) by 1 PM on Tuesday, March 25th. Materials to be distributed to the Committee members are also due by 1 PM on Tuesday, March 25th. Please note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline. Testimony may be limited to two minutes per testifier. Testifiers may participate remotely at the Chair’s discretion.
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Bills Added:
HF443 (Kozlowski) - Property tax exemption modified for certain airport property.
HF1479 (Virnig) - Provider taxes; quarterly pharmacy refunds established.
HF1522 (Her) - Property taxes; definition of agricultural land modified for agricultural property classification.
HF1529 (Cha) - Woodbury; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials for certain projects.
HF2257 (Gomez) - Property tax; provisions related to public charity institution exemptions modified.
HF2499 (Lee) - Renter's credit expanded to provide parity with the homestead credit refund.
Attachments:
1) Taxes Agenda 3.26.25.pdf (3/25/2025)
2) Minutes from 3.25.25 for Taxes Committee Review.pdf (3/25/2025)
3) HF1479-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/25/2025)
4) HF1479 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
5) HF1479 MinnesotaCare Pharmacy Refund Quarterly_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/25/2025)
6) HF1479 Sterling Specialty Pharmacy_ MN Care Tax Summary_3.25.pdf (3/25/2025)
7) HF1529-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/25/2025)
8) HF1529 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
9) HF1529_city of Woodbury_2 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/25/2025)
10) HF1529 Woodbury Sales Tax Exemption.pdf (3/25/2025)
11) HF0443-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/25/2025)
12) HF0443 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
13) HF0443-airport-property-exemption-pt-1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/25/2025)
14) HF0443 Combined Letters.pdf (3/25/2025)
15) HF2257-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/25/2025)
16) HF2257 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
17) HF2257 Public Charity Exemption Modified _pt_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/25/2025)
18) HF2257 House Research Memo Tax Committee Members 3-24.pdf (3/25/2025)
19) HF2257 Combined Letter.pdf (3/25/2025)
20) HF2499-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/25/2025)
21) HF2499 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
22) HF2499 Renters Credit Expansion_pt_1 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/25/2025)
23) HF 2499 - Legal Aid Letter of Support.pdf (3/25/2025)
24) HF1522-0 Bill Language.pdf (3/25/2025)
25) HF1522 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
26) HF1522 Ag Classification for Market Farms_pt_2 Revenue Estimate.pdf (3/25/2025)
27) H1522A1 (Her) Authors Amendment.pdf (3/25/2025)
28) HF1522 Combined Letters.pdf (3/25/2025)
29) HF2257 DOR Low-Income Residential Rental Property Memo.pdf (3/25/2025)

Health Finance and Policy

3/26/2025
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Co-Chair Bierman has the gavel.

I. HF1011 (Bierman); Optometrists prescribing and administering drugs limitations modified.

II. HF1010 (Agbaje); Health occupation definitions amended to include licensed certified midwife, licensure established for certified midwives, civil and criminal penalties established, and medical assistance coverage expanded to licensed certified midwife services.

III. HF1913 (Mahamoud); Licensing requirements amended for graduates of foreign medical schools, commissioner of health authorized to remedy violations by employers of limited license holders, employers of limited license holders required to carry medical malpractice insurance, and limited license holders required to provide periodic certification to the medical board.

IV. HF862 (Schomacker); Public postsecondary institutions required to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists on system campuses.

Bills Added:
HF862 (Schomacker) - Public postsecondary institutions required to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists on system campuses.
HF1010 (Agbaje) - Health occupation definitions amended to include licensed certified midwife, licensure established for certified midwives, civil and criminal penalties established, and medical assistance coverage expanded to licensed certified midwife services.
HF1011 (Bierman) - Optometrists prescribing and administering drugs limitations modified.
HF1913 (Mahamoud) - Licensing requirements amended for graduates of foreign medical schools, commissioner of health authorized to remedy violations by employers of limited license holders, employers of limited license holders required to carry medical malpractice insurance, and limited license holders required to provide periodic certification to the medical board.
Attachments:
H0862A2-12765137810798626681.pdf (3/25/2025)
H1010A1-1-4950260925409721194.pdf (3/25/2025)
H1913A1-1-2713647640755024789.pdf (3/25/2025)
Agenda 3.26.pdf (3/25/2025)
03.24Minutes.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1011 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1010 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1913 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
Combined HRD Summaries.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1010 Additional Combined Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)

Education Policy

3/26/2025
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HF101 (Feist) - Parent contact information prohibited from being designated as publicly available directory information.

HF2489 (Virnig) - Epinephrine access in schools requirements modified.

HF1982 (Greene) - Active transportation safety training deadlines eliminated.

HF1999 (Greene) - Restrictions on public data requests to a school district added.

HF1128 (Mueller) - Public high schools required to participate in the direct admissions program.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

For more information, including Committee Documents: Education Policy Home Page

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Bills Added:
HF101 (Feist) - Parent contact information prohibited from being designated as publicly available directory information.
HF1128 (Mueller) - Public high schools required to participate in the direct admissions program.
HF1982 (Greene) - Active transportation safety training deadlines eliminated.
HF1999 (Greene) - Restrictions on public data requests to a school district added.
HF2489 (Virnig) - Epinephrine access in schools requirements modified.
Attachments:
H2489A1.pdf (3/24/2025)
H1128A1.pdf (3/24/2025)
H1999DE2.pdf (3/25/2025)
H0101A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF0101-1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF0101 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2489-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2489 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1982-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1982 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1982 Reference Statute.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1999-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1999 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1128-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1128 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1128 Handout-combined.pdf (3/25/2025)
Ed Policy Agenda 3.26.25.pdf (3/25/2025)

Elections Finance and Government Operations

3/26/2025
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HF2418 – Tabke, Local governments required to establish replacement accounts to maintain and replace capital projects that receive state funding.

HF1299 – Rehrauer, Emergency shelter facilities authorized in certain zoning districts.

HF1596 (pending referral) - Acomb, Government data classification of investigative information pertaining to certain Metropolitan Council personnel modified.

HF2361 – K. Lee, Polling place closure and change notice required until occurrence of a presidential election or redistricting.

HF2284 – Coulter, Definitions of lobbyist and metropolitan governmental unit modified, expert witness lobbying reporting requirements modified, and additional individuals required to file statements of economic interest.

HF2595 - Freiberg, Election judge provisions modified.

HF2596 - Freiberg, Special election timing modified.

Agenda items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should reach out to Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Bills Added:
HF1299 (Rehrauer) - Emergency shelter facilities authorized in certain zoning districts.
HF1596 (Acomb) - Government data classification of investigative information pertaining to certain Metropolitan Council personnel modified.
HF2284 (Coulter) - Definitions of lobbyist and metropolitan governmental unit modified, expert witness lobbying reporting requirements modified, and additional individuals required to file statements of economic interest.
HF2361 (Lee) - Polling place closure and change notice required until occurrence of a presidential election or redistricting.
HF2418 (Tabke) - Local governments required to establish replacement accounts to maintain and replace capital projects that receive state funding.
HF2595 (Freiberg) - Election judge provisions modified.
HF2596 (Freiberg) - Special election timing modified.
Attachments:
H2284A4.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2361A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2418DE3.pdf (3/25/2025)
H1299A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2418-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2418 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2418 Written Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1299-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1299 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 1299 Handout.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1596-1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF1596 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 1596 Written Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2361-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2361 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2284-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2284 Written Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2595 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2595-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2596-0.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2596 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2284 House Research Summary.pdf (3/25/2025)
Elections Agenda 3.26.25.pdf (3/25/2025)
3-24-25 minutes.pdf (3/25/2025)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/26/2025
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I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF1918, Hanson J., Department of Children, Youth, and Families policy language; TEACH early childhood program, great start compensation support payment program, child welfare policies, and out-of-home placement plans updated; and provisions to prevent foster care placements modified.
IV. HF2305, West, Child care licensing action accompanied by a maltreatment investigation memorandum required to be publicly posted for ten years.
V. HF897, Knudsen, Protection to children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl provided, and criminal penalties for violation imposed.
a. Paul Ostrow, Chairman, Fentanyl Free Communities
b. Kari Sheldon
c. Sebastian Mesa
VI. HF2191, Gillman, Children and families licensing and certification regulations modified.
a. Ari Didion, Director of Legislative and External Affairs, Office of Inspector General
VII. HF2617, Coulter, Child care conditional license requirements modified, commissioner directed to create standardized visit time lines and requirements, definition of education amended, background study liaison created, and money appropriated.
a. Kayley Spencer, Kids Count on Us
b. Karin Swenson
c. Christina Killion Valdez, Executive Director, Listos Preschool and Childcare, Rochester
VIII. HF2551, Kotyza-Witthuhn, Follow-up to 2024 children, youth, and families recodification; technical changes made.
IX. Adjournment

All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF897 (Knudsen) - Protection to children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl provided, and criminal penalties for violation imposed.
HF1918 (Hanson) - Department of Children, Youth, and Families policy language; TEACH early childhood program, great start compensation support payment program, child welfare policies, and out-of-home placement plans updated; and provisions to prevent foster care placements modified.
HF2191 (Gillman) - Children and families licensing and certification regulations modified.
HF2305 (West) - Child care licensing action accompanied by a maltreatment investigation memorandum required to be publicly posted for ten years.
HF2617 (Coulter) - Child care conditional license requirements modified, commissioner directed to create standardized visit time lines and requirements, definition of education amended, background study liaison created, and money appropriated.
HF2551 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Follow-up to 2024 children, youth, and families recodification; technical changes made.
Attachments:
HF2191.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF897 Documents.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2617 Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2191DE1.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2617DE1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 897 Kari Sheldon Testimony.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2551 Documents.pdf (3/26/2025)
CAE Letter of Support - HF 2617.pdf (3/26/2025)
Agenda 3.26.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2617 New Deal Testimony1.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 897 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/26/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/26/2025
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HF2228 (Elkins); Task force on homeowners and commercial property insurance established, report required, and money appropriated.

HF46 (Reyer); Designation of payment by dental organizations provided.

HF856 (Moller); Common interest community ombudsperson created, data classified, Office of the Common Interest Ombudsperson funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF2149 (Greenman); Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act established, and civil penalties provided.

HF2215 (Hollins); Commissioner of commerce required to create a low-cost motor vehicle insurance program for low-income residents, report required, and money appropriated.

Bills may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the discretion of the Co-Chairs

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov and jonathan.cotter@house.mn.gov no later than March 25, at 1:00pm.

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Bills Added:
HF46 (Reyer) - Designation of payment by dental organizations provided.
HF856 (Moller) - Common interest community ombudsperson created, data classified, Office of the Common Interest Ombudsperson funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2149 (Greenman) - Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act established, and civil penalties provided.
HF2215 (Hollins) - Commissioner of commerce required to create a low-cost motor vehicle insurance program for low-income residents, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2228 (Elkins) - Task force on homeowners and commercial property insurance established, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H46DE2.pdf (3/25/2025)
H0856DE2.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2149A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2215A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2228A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2149 Coalition Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2215 Legal Aid Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF846 Bob Hunstad Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF856 Cole Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF856 Meg Smith Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2149 OpenMarkets Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 ACLU Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 Chiropractors Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 Coalition Testimony Support.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 Lifeline Handout.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 MCLA Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2228 Beacon Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2228 Climate Cabinet Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2228 MN Interfaith Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
commerce agenda 3-26-25.pdf (3/25/2025)
Bill Butler - Written Testimony - Low Cost Auto Insurance.pdf (3/25/2025)
Ben Wassam Written Testimony for HF2215.pdf (3/25/2025)
Assignment of Benefits SF1203-HF46.pdf (3/25/2025)
3-25-25 Minutes_.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2228A2.pdf (3/25/2025)
MN HOA fees pushed higher with insurance costs.pdf (3/26/2025)
MN home insurance cost concerns rise after L.A. wildfires.pdf (3/26/2025)
RPA-Myth-Facts-June-2024.docx.pdf (3/26/2025)
MFU Support of HF2149_3.26.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
ILSR-GroceryMarket-Graph-Final.pdf (3/26/2025)
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