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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 8:15 AM, HTV 1
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
Liquor system and lawful gambling presentation.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:00 AM, HTV 3
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
Calendar for the Day: February 27, 2025.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:15 AM, HTV 1
House Taxes Committee
HF4 (Johnson, W.) Portion of projected budget surplus required to be returned to state taxpayers, and constitutional amendment proposed.
HF173 (Robbins) Income and corporate franchise tax; research credit modified.
HF173 (Robbins) Income and corporate franchise tax; research credit modified.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:15 AM, HTV 2
House Capital Investment Committee
State Agency governor bonding requests:.
- Minnesota Zoo.
- Metropolitan Council.
- Minnesota Historical Society.
- Minnesota Zoo.
- Metropolitan Council.
- Minnesota Historical Society.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:15 AM, HTV 4
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee
HF747 (Niska) Minnesota Business Corporation Act modified.
HF360 (Scott) Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and the Uniform Probate Code various provisions modified; and technical, clarifying, and conforming changes made.
Uniform Laws Commission presentation.
Minnesota District Judges Association presentation.
HF360 (Scott) Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and the Uniform Probate Code various provisions modified; and technical, clarifying, and conforming changes made.
Uniform Laws Commission presentation.
Minnesota District Judges Association presentation.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:00 PM, HTV 1
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
HF1120 (Myers) Keep it Clean program established, and money appropriated.
HF1218 (Heintzeman) Funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
HF1218 (Heintzeman) Funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:00 PM, HTV 2
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
University of Minnesota presentation and overview (continued).
- Health Sciences discussion.
- Health Sciences discussion.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:00 PM, HTV 4
House Education Finance Committee
HF1 (Anderson, P.E.) Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
HF779 (Kresha) Advance payment of the education credit established, education credit assignments disallowed, and report on delivering advance payments using an electronic benefits transfer card required.
HF1034 (Kresha) Aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program eligible grant expenditures clarified.
HF779 (Kresha) Advance payment of the education credit established, education credit assignments disallowed, and report on delivering advance payments using an electronic benefits transfer card required.
HF1034 (Kresha) Aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program eligible grant expenditures clarified.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 1:00 PM, HTV 5
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee
HF249 (Igo) Carbon-free definition amended.
HF1311 (Mekeland) Procedures governing cost recovery for public utility electric generation and transmission assets modified.
HF1311 (Mekeland) Procedures governing cost recovery for public utility electric generation and transmission assets modified.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:00 PM, HTV 1
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee
HF177 (Myers) Refundable construction tax exception provided for construction of new single-family residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
HF178 (Myers) Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new multifamily residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
HF178 (Myers) Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new multifamily residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:00 PM, HTV 2
House Education Policy Committee
HF62 (Keeler) References to statutes governing student attendance provided.
HF1030 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
HF1053 (Bakeberg) Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
HF1054 (Bakeberg) Student attendance data reporting required in school performance reports.
HF1413 (Bakeberg) Education attendance reporting requirements modified.
HF1030 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
HF1053 (Bakeberg) Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
HF1054 (Bakeberg) Student attendance data reporting required in school performance reports.
HF1413 (Bakeberg) Education attendance reporting requirements modified.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:00 PM, HTV 4
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee
HF963 (Rarick) Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act.
HF533 (Bliss) Earned incentive release credit exclusions expanded.
HF435 (Franson) Commissioner of corrections required to house only biological female inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee.
HF533 (Bliss) Earned incentive release credit exclusions expanded.
HF435 (Franson) Commissioner of corrections required to house only biological female inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:00 PM, HTV 5
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee
HF628 (Torkelson) Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
HF1247 (Nadeau) Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides.
HF1247 (Nadeau) Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:55 AM, HTV 1
WEDNESDAY: Session Daily Update
Updates from the House.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:00 PM, HTV 1
WEDNESDAY: House Floor Session
House Floor Session.
House Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/24/2025 8:15:00 AM
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Chair: Rep. Kristin Robbins
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of February 17, 2025, meeting minutes
III. Department of Human Services (DHS) presentation regarding oversight of DHS-licensed daycare facilities that receive Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding.
II. Approval of February 17, 2025, meeting minutes
III. Department of Human Services (DHS) presentation regarding oversight of DHS-licensed daycare facilities that receive Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/24/2025 10:15:00 AM
Ways and Means
Chair: Rep. Paul Torkelson
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of February 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes
3. HF3 (Nash) Legislative auditor required to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations, and money appropriated.
4. Presentation from House non-partisan staff and Minnesota Management and Budget on the issue and impact of estimates of discretionary inflation on the biennial budget.
5. Adjournment
2. Approval of February 17, 2025, Meeting Minutes
3. HF3 (Nash) Legislative auditor required to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations, and money appropriated.
4. Presentation from House non-partisan staff and Minnesota Management and Budget on the issue and impact of estimates of discretionary inflation on the biennial budget.
5. Adjournment
Bills Added
HF3
(Nash)
Legislative auditor required to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations, and money appropriated.
Legislative auditor required to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/24/2025 1:00:00 PM
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Paul Anderson
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
- Presentation from state FFA officers
- Office of the Legislative Auditor report on Bioincentive and Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Programs
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture response
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture proposed budget
Note:
- Office of the Legislative Auditor report on Bioincentive and Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Programs
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture response
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture proposed budget
The committee will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair in Room G3 to finish committee business.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/24/2025 1:00:00 PM
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Chair: Rep. Duane Quam
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 438 (Skraba) Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District permitted to have a three-member board of managers.
Testifiers:
• Rob Scott, Chair, Crane Lake Water & Sanitary District.
IV. HF 1058 (Skraba) North Koochiching sanitary sewer board composition modified.
V. HF 286 (Perryman) Local units of government authorized to conduct criminal background checks under certain circumstances.
Testifiers:
• Dave Bentrude, Police Chief (Retired), Waite Park
• Tony Reznicek, Police Chief, Waite Park
VI. HF 550 (Torkelson) Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Testifiers:
• Brian Cook, Director of Taxes, Fiscal Policy, and Elections, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
• Michael Li, Senior Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.
• Tom Wiesen
• May Yang, Senior Policy and Partnerships Manager, Minnesota Council on Foundations
• Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, Executive Director, Common Cause MN
VII. Adjournment
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 438 (Skraba) Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District permitted to have a three-member board of managers.
Testifiers:
• Rob Scott, Chair, Crane Lake Water & Sanitary District.
IV. HF 1058 (Skraba) North Koochiching sanitary sewer board composition modified.
V. HF 286 (Perryman) Local units of government authorized to conduct criminal background checks under certain circumstances.
Testifiers:
• Dave Bentrude, Police Chief (Retired), Waite Park
• Tony Reznicek, Police Chief, Waite Park
VI. HF 550 (Torkelson) Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Testifiers:
• Brian Cook, Director of Taxes, Fiscal Policy, and Elections, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
• Michael Li, Senior Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law.
• Tom Wiesen
• May Yang, Senior Policy and Partnerships Manager, Minnesota Council on Foundations
• Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, Executive Director, Common Cause MN
VII. Adjournment
Bills Added
HF438
(Skraba)
Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District permitted to have a three-member board of managers.
Crane Lake Water and Sanitary District permitted to have a three-member board of managers.
HF286
(Perryman)
Local units of government authorized to conduct criminal background checks under certain circumstances.
Local units of government authorized to conduct criminal background checks under certain circumstances.
HF550
(Torkelson)
Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Bills Removed
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/24/2025 1:00:00 PM
Health Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Jeff Backer
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF337 (Zeleznikar) Ambulance operating deficit grant program established, account established, and reports required.
IV. HF36 (Huot) Payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation increased.
V. HF93 (Backer) Ambulance service training and staffing grant program established, and money appropriated.
VI. HF94 (Backer) Reimbursement requirements for ambulance attendant education costs modified, and money appropriated.
VII. HF715 (Backer) Ambulance services medical assistance payment rates increase provided.
VIII. Adjournment
Removed from the agenda: HF 86 (Huot) Community emergency medical technician certification requirements modified, and medical assistance coverage of community emergency medical technician services modified.
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF337 (Zeleznikar) Ambulance operating deficit grant program established, account established, and reports required.
IV. HF36 (Huot) Payment rates for nonemergency medical transportation increased.
V. HF93 (Backer) Ambulance service training and staffing grant program established, and money appropriated.
VI. HF94 (Backer) Reimbursement requirements for ambulance attendant education costs modified, and money appropriated.
VII. HF715 (Backer) Ambulance services medical assistance payment rates increase provided.
VIII. Adjournment
Removed from the agenda: HF 86 (Huot) Community emergency medical technician certification requirements modified, and medical assistance coverage of community emergency medical technician services modified.
Bills Added
HF337
(Zeleznikar)
Ambulance operating deficit grant program established, account established, and reports required.
Ambulance operating deficit grant program established, account established, and reports required.
HF93
(Backer)
Ambulance service training and staffing grant program established, and money appropriated.
Ambulance service training and staffing grant program established, and money appropriated.
HF94
(Backer)
Reimbursement requirements for ambulance attendant education costs modified, and money appropriated.
Reimbursement requirements for ambulance attendant education costs modified, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
HF86
(Huot)
Community emergency medical technician certification requirements modified, and medical assistance coverage of community emergency medical technician services modified.
Community emergency medical technician certification requirements modified, and medical assistance coverage of community emergency medical technician services modified.
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/24/2025 1:00:00 PM
Transportation Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Jon Koznick
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Three bills on the agenda to be heard.
Agenda:
I Call to order
II Approval of Minutes from Monday 2/17/25
IV. Bills Heard:
HF795 (Myers) Online booking availability of driver's license road skills examinations modified, and fees for cancellation modified.
HF 749 (Koznick) Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.
HF 269 (Koznick) Commissioner of transportation and the Metropolitan Council required to request approval to discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations, and report required.
III. Adjournment
Agenda:
I Call to order
II Approval of Minutes from Monday 2/17/25
IV. Bills Heard:
HF795 (Myers) Online booking availability of driver's license road skills examinations modified, and fees for cancellation modified.
HF 749 (Koznick) Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.
HF 269 (Koznick) Commissioner of transportation and the Metropolitan Council required to request approval to discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations, and report required.
III. Adjournment
Bills Added
HF749
(Koznick)
Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.
Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.
HF795
(Myers)
Online booking availability of driver's license road skills examinations modified, and fees for cancellation modified.
Online booking availability of driver's license road skills examinations modified, and fees for cancellation modified.
HF269
(Koznick)
Commissioner of transportation and the Metropolitan Council required to request approval to discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations, and report required.
Commissioner of transportation and the Metropolitan Council required to request approval to discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations, and report required.
Bills Removed
Monday, February 24, 2025, 2/20/2025 3:30:00 PM
Floor Session
Agenda:
THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 8:15:00 AM
Commerce Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Tim O'Driscoll
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Presentation on the Liquor System
IV. Presentation on Lawful Gambling
V. Adjournment
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Presentation on the Liquor System
IV. Presentation on Lawful Gambling
V. Adjournment
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 8:15:00 AM
Human Services Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Joe Schomacker
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/20/2025
III. Presentation from the Department of Children and Families
IV. Presentation from Direct Care and Treatment
V. Adjournment
*This is an informational hearing, public testimony will not be taken
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/20/2025
III. Presentation from the Department of Children and Families
IV. Presentation from Direct Care and Treatment
V. Adjournment
*This is an informational hearing, public testimony will not be taken
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 8:15:00 AM
State Government Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Jim Nash
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes
III. Department of Administration: Strategic Facilities Plan and Overview
IV. Department of Revenue: Overview
V. Minnesota IT Services: Overview
VI. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator 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.
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes
III. Department of Administration: Strategic Facilities Plan and Overview
IV. Department of Revenue: Overview
V. Minnesota IT Services: Overview
VI. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator 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 Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 8:15:00 AM
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Dave Baker
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
I. Conclusion of questions from overview by Dept. of Employment and Economic Development regarding paid leave program buildout
II. H.F. 661 (Hicks) - Bridges to Healthcare funding provided
III. H.F. 610 (Davids) - Emergency medicine career pathways program appropriation
IV. H.F. 606 (Rymer) / H.F. 1376 (Johnson, W) - FATHER Project grant funding provided
**** this bill will be presented jointly with a bill being introduced by Rep. Wayne Johnson on Monday, Feb. 24th. Both bills will be laid over.
II. H.F. 661 (Hicks) - Bridges to Healthcare funding provided
III. H.F. 610 (Davids) - Emergency medicine career pathways program appropriation
IV. H.F. 606 (Rymer) / H.F. 1376 (Johnson, W) - FATHER Project grant funding provided
**** this bill will be presented jointly with a bill being introduced by Rep. Wayne Johnson on Monday, Feb. 24th. Both bills will be laid over.
Bills Added
HF610
(Davids)
Emergency medicine career pathways program funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Emergency medicine career pathways program funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 10:00:00 AM
Rules and Legislative Administration
Chair: Rep. Harry Niska
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Calendar for the Day: February 27, 2025
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 10:15:00 AM
Capital Investment
Chair: Rep. Mary Franson
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Agenda:
State Agency Governor Bonding Requests Presentations:
MN Zoo
Met Council
MN Historical Society
State Agency Governor Bonding Requests Presentations:
MN Zoo
Met Council
MN Historical Society
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 10:15:00 AM
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Chair: Rep. Peggy Scott
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 747 (Niska): Minnesota Business Corporation Act modified - pending re-referral.
IV. HF 360 (Scott): Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and the Uniform Probate Code various provisions modified; and technical, clarifying, and conforming changes made.
V. Presentation by the Uniform State Laws Commission
VI. Presentation by Minnesota District Judges
VII. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
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 Monday, February 24, 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 Monday, February 24, 2025.
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 747 (Niska): Minnesota Business Corporation Act modified - pending re-referral.
IV. HF 360 (Scott): Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and the Uniform Probate Code various provisions modified; and technical, clarifying, and conforming changes made.
V. Presentation by the Uniform State Laws Commission
VI. Presentation by Minnesota District Judges
VII. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
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 Monday, February 24, 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 Monday, February 24, 2025.
Bills Added
HF360
(Scott)
Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and the Uniform Probate Code various provisions modified; and technical, clarifying, and conforming changes made.
Uniform Trust Code, Powers of Appointment, and the Uniform Probate Code various provisions modified; and technical, clarifying, and conforming changes made.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 10:15:00 AM
Taxes
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order.
II. HF4 (Johnson, W) - Portion of projected budget surplus required to be returned to state taxpayers, and constitutional amendment proposed.
III. HF173 (Robbins) - Income and corporate franchise tax; research credit modified.
IV. Adjourn.
Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025.
II. HF4 (Johnson, W) - Portion of projected budget surplus required to be returned to state taxpayers, and constitutional amendment proposed.
III. HF173 (Robbins) - Income and corporate franchise tax; research credit modified.
IV. Adjourn.
Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Bills Added
HF4
(Johnson)
Portion of projected budget surplus required to be returned to state taxpayers, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Portion of projected budget surplus required to be returned to state taxpayers, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 1:00:00 PM
Education Finance
Chair: Rep. Ron Kresha
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
• HF 1 (Anderson, PE) - Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated. (Pending Referral)
• HF 779 (Kresha) - Advance payment of the education credit established, education credit assignments disallowed, and report on delivering advance payments using an electronic benefits transfer card required.
• HF 1034 (Kresha) - Aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program eligible grant expenditures clarified.
V. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on any of the scheduled bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025.
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
• HF 1 (Anderson, PE) - Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated. (Pending Referral)
• HF 779 (Kresha) - Advance payment of the education credit established, education credit assignments disallowed, and report on delivering advance payments using an electronic benefits transfer card required.
• HF 1034 (Kresha) - Aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program eligible grant expenditures clarified.
V. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on any of the scheduled bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Bills Added
HF1
(Anderson)
Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
HF779
(Kresha)
Advance payment of the education credit established, education credit assignments disallowed, and report on delivering advance payments using an electronic benefits transfer card required.
Advance payment of the education credit established, education credit assignments disallowed, and report on delivering advance payments using an electronic benefits transfer card required.
HF1034
(Kresha)
Aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program eligible grant expenditures clarified.
Aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program eligible grant expenditures clarified.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 1:00:00 PM
Energy Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Chris Swedzinski
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes from February 20, 2025
III. HF 249 (Igo) - Carbon-free definition amended.
IV. HF 1311 (Mekeland) - Procedures governing cost recovery for public utility electric generation and transmission assets modified.
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 2/24/2025.
II. Minutes from February 20, 2025
III. HF 249 (Igo) - Carbon-free definition amended.
IV. HF 1311 (Mekeland) - Procedures governing cost recovery for public utility electric generation and transmission assets modified.
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 2/24/2025.
Bills Added
HF1311
(Mekeland)
Procedures governing cost recovery for public utility electric generation and transmission assets modified.
Procedures governing cost recovery for public utility electric generation and transmission assets modified.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 1:00:00 PM
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Josh Heintzeman
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
- HF 1120 (Myers) Keep it Clean program established, and money appropriated.
- HF 1218 (Heintzeman) Funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
**Other bills may be added**
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (amy.zipko@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.
- HF 1218 (Heintzeman) Funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
**Other bills may be added**
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (amy.zipko@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
HF1218
(Heintzeman)
Funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
Funding from the environment and natural resources trust fund, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 1:00:00 PM
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. University of Minnesota Presentation and Overview (cont.)
a. Health Science Discussion
IV. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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.
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. University of Minnesota Presentation and Overview (cont.)
a. Health Science Discussion
IV. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 3:00:00 PM
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Nolan West
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF 628, Torkelson, Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
a. Maria Harms, Snug as a Bug Childcare, Owner and Operator
IV. HF 1247, Nadeau, Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides
a. Darielle Dannen, MCCA Contract Lobbyist
b. Jen Orth, Hypointe Child Care owner
V. 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.
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF 628, Torkelson, Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
a. Maria Harms, Snug as a Bug Childcare, Owner and Operator
IV. HF 1247, Nadeau, Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides
a. Darielle Dannen, MCCA Contract Lobbyist
b. Jen Orth, Hypointe Child Care owner
V. 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
HF628
(Torkelson)
Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
Child care staff qualification, staff ratio, and group size licensing standards modified.
HF1247
(Nadeau)
Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides.
Commissioner of children, youth, and families required to amend rules on teacher's aides.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 3:00:00 PM
Education Policy
Chair: Rep. Peggy Bennett
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
• HF 62 (Keeler) References to statutes governing student attendance provided.
• HF 1030 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
• HF 1053 (Bakeberg) Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
• HF 1054 (Bakeberg) Student attendance data reporting required in school performance reports.
• HF 1413 (Bakeberg) – Modifying attendance reporting requirements.
VI. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on the scheduled bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025. As these bills relate to the subject of student attendance and truancy, testifiers will be recognized once and may testify on specific bills posted, or all bills in combination within the allotted time.
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
• HF 62 (Keeler) References to statutes governing student attendance provided.
• HF 1030 (Keeler) Student attendance reporting required.
• HF 1053 (Bakeberg) Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
• HF 1054 (Bakeberg) Student attendance data reporting required in school performance reports.
• HF 1413 (Bakeberg) – Modifying attendance reporting requirements.
VI. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on the scheduled bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025. As these bills relate to the subject of student attendance and truancy, testifiers will be recognized once and may testify on specific bills posted, or all bills in combination within the allotted time.
Bills Added
HF1053
(Bakeberg)
Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 3:00:00 PM
Housing Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Spencer Igo
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF 177 (Myers) – Refundable construction tax exception provided for construction of new single-family residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
A. Representative Myers
B. Mark Foster – Vice President (Housing First)
IV. HF 178 (Myers) - Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new multifamily residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
A. Representative Myers
*Agenda Subject to change at the discretion of the Chair
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF 177 (Myers) – Refundable construction tax exception provided for construction of new single-family residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
A. Representative Myers
B. Mark Foster – Vice President (Housing First)
IV. HF 178 (Myers) - Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new multifamily residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
A. Representative Myers
*Agenda Subject to change at the discretion of the Chair
Bills Added
HF177
(Myers)
Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new single-family residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new single-family residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
HF178
(Myers)
Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new multifamily residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
Refundable construction tax exemption provided for construction of new multifamily residential housing for first-time homebuyers.
Bills Removed
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 2/25/2025 3:00:00 PM
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Paul Novotny
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. HF 963 (Rarick) – Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act.
4. HF 533 (Bliss) – Earned incentive release credit exclusions expanded.
5. HF 435 (Franson) – Commissioner of corrections required to house only biological female inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee.
6. Adjourn
Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
2. Approval of Minutes
3. HF 963 (Rarick) – Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act.
4. HF 533 (Bliss) – Earned incentive release credit exclusions expanded.
5. HF 435 (Franson) – Commissioner of corrections required to house only biological female inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee.
6. Adjourn
Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added
HF963
(Rarick)
Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act.
Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act.
HF435
(Franson)
Commissioner of corrections required to house only biological female inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee.
Commissioner of corrections required to house only biological female inmates at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 8:15:00 AM
Human Services Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Joe Schomacker
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/25/2025
III. HF 729 (Noor) Medical assistance provisions modified relating to care evaluations, homemaker services rates, and home care.
IV. HF 728 (Hicks) Out-of-home respite care for children services modified.
V. Adjournment
*Additional bills may be added to the agenda
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@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.
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/25/2025
III. HF 729 (Noor) Medical assistance provisions modified relating to care evaluations, homemaker services rates, and home care.
IV. HF 728 (Hicks) Out-of-home respite care for children services modified.
V. Adjournment
*Additional bills may be added to the agenda
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@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 Added
HF729
(Noor)
Medical assistance provisions modified relating to care evaluations, homemaker services rates, and home care.
Medical assistance provisions modified relating to care evaluations, homemaker services rates, and home care.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 8:15:00 AM
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Chair: Rep. Matt Bliss
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of February 12, 2025 Minutes
3. Approval of February 19, 2025 Minutes
4. HF 26 (Roach) – Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.
5. HF 648 (Skraba) – Veterans on the Lake grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
6. HF 532 (Bliss) – Veteran retreats funding provided, and money appropriated.
7. HF 492 (Hill) – Currently serving military personnel and veterans provided funding for mental health services and outdoor activities, and money appropriated.
8. Adjourn
Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
2. Approval of February 12, 2025 Minutes
3. Approval of February 19, 2025 Minutes
4. HF 26 (Roach) – Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.
5. HF 648 (Skraba) – Veterans on the Lake grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
6. HF 532 (Bliss) – Veteran retreats funding provided, and money appropriated.
7. HF 492 (Hill) – Currently serving military personnel and veterans provided funding for mental health services and outdoor activities, and money appropriated.
8. Adjourn
Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added
HF26
(Roach)
Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.
Governor's power to declare emergency repealed, legislative emergency declaration and extension process established, governor's authority to adopt orders and expedited rules during an emergency repealed, citizen rights protected, and technical corrections made.
HF492
(Hill)
Currently serving military personnel and veterans provided funding for mental health services and outdoor activities, and money appropriated.
Currently serving military personnel and veterans provided funding for mental health services and outdoor activities, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 8:15:00 AM
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Dave Baker
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
I. Presentation by the Intergovernmental Misclassification Enforcement and Education Partnership
II. H.F. 961 (Baker) - Hospitality education grant funding provided
III. Explore Minnesota agency overview
I.V. Bureau of Mediation Services agency overview
II. H.F. 961 (Baker) - Hospitality education grant funding provided
III. Explore Minnesota agency overview
I.V. Bureau of Mediation Services agency overview
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 10:15:00 AM
Legacy Finance
Chair: Rep. Joe McDonald
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Parks and trails presentation from the Department of Natural Resources, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, and Met Council Parks.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 10:15:00 AM
Taxes
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order.
II. HF5 (Joy) - Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
III. HF9 (Swedzinski) - Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified; electric utility requirements relating to energy, solar, or carbon-free standards delayed under certain conditions; and sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity expanded.
IV. HF385 (Norris) - Individual income tax subtraction provided for discharges of indebtedness, and certain discharges of indebtedness excluded from income.
V. Adjourn.
Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
II. HF5 (Joy) - Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
III. HF9 (Swedzinski) - Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified; electric utility requirements relating to energy, solar, or carbon-free standards delayed under certain conditions; and sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity expanded.
IV. HF385 (Norris) - Individual income tax subtraction provided for discharges of indebtedness, and certain discharges of indebtedness excluded from income.
V. Adjourn.
Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Bills Added
HF5
(Joy)
Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, transportation funding impacts analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF9
(Swedzinski)
Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified; electric utility requirements relating to energy, solar, or carbon-free standards delayed under certain conditions; and sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity expanded.
Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified; electric utility requirements relating to energy, solar, or carbon-free standards delayed under certain conditions; and sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity expanded.
HF385
(Norris)
Individual income tax subtraction provided for discharges of indebtedness, and certain discharges of indebtedness excluded from income.
Individual income tax subtraction provided for discharges of indebtedness, and certain discharges of indebtedness excluded from income.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/24/2025 12:00:00 PM
Floor Session
Agenda:
THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 1:00:00 PM
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Paul Anderson
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
- Presentation from the Poultry Industry
- Board of Animal Health Budget Presentation and status update on livestock and poultry diseases
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports on depredation programs
- Presentation from CelluComp
Note:
- Board of Animal Health Budget Presentation and status update on livestock and poultry diseases
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports on depredation programs
- Presentation from CelluComp
The committee will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. or at the call of the Chair in Room G3, if necessary, to complete the agenda.
Bills Added
HF271
(Burkel)
Wolf and elk depredation compensation payments funding provided, and money appropriated.
Wolf and elk depredation compensation payments funding provided, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 1:00:00 PM
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Chair: Rep. Duane Quam
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 931 (Nash) Requirements related to certain mailings containing an absentee ballot application or sample ballot sent by or on behalf of a committee or other private organization provided.
IV. HF 1253 (Davis) Requirements related to the return of absentee ballots on election day modified, and absentee voting period modified for certain voters.
V. HF 1329 (Koznick) Metropolitan Council governance modified, and Transportation Advisory Board eliminated.
VI. HF 124 (Berg) Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed.
VII. HF 977 (Freiberg) Money transferred to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account.
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 931 (Nash) Requirements related to certain mailings containing an absentee ballot application or sample ballot sent by or on behalf of a committee or other private organization provided.
IV. HF 1253 (Davis) Requirements related to the return of absentee ballots on election day modified, and absentee voting period modified for certain voters.
V. HF 1329 (Koznick) Metropolitan Council governance modified, and Transportation Advisory Board eliminated.
VI. HF 124 (Berg) Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed.
VII. HF 977 (Freiberg) Money transferred to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account.
Bills Added
HF931
(Nash)
Requirements related to certain mailings containing an absentee ballot application or sample ballot sent by or on behalf of a committee or other private organization provided.
Requirements related to certain mailings containing an absentee ballot application or sample ballot sent by or on behalf of a committee or other private organization provided.
HF1253
(Davis)
Requirements related to the return of absentee ballots on election day modified, and absentee voting period modified for certain voters.
Requirements related to the return of absentee ballots on election day modified, and absentee voting period modified for certain voters.
HF1329
(Koznick)
Metropolitan Council governance modified, and Transportation Advisory Board eliminated.
Metropolitan Council governance modified, and Transportation Advisory Board eliminated.
HF124
(Berg)
Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed.
Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed.
HF977
(Freiberg)
Money transferred to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account.
Money transferred to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 1:00:00 PM
Health Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Jeff Backer
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF 129 (Repinski) Director of child sex trafficking prevention required to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature.
IV. HF 958 (Nadeau) Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model provided.
V. HF 953 (West) Hospitals and birth centers required to educate parents on recognizing physical abuse in infants.
VI. HF 981 (Bierman) Opioid prevention and education funding provided, and money appropriated.
VII. Adjournment
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF 129 (Repinski) Director of child sex trafficking prevention required to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature.
IV. HF 958 (Nadeau) Medical assistance coverage of psychiatric Collaborative Care Model provided.
V. HF 953 (West) Hospitals and birth centers required to educate parents on recognizing physical abuse in infants.
VI. HF 981 (Bierman) Opioid prevention and education funding provided, and money appropriated.
VII. Adjournment
Bills Added
HF129
(Repinski)
Director of child sex trafficking prevention required to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature.
Director of child sex trafficking prevention required to submit a program evaluation each odd-numbered year to the legislature.
HF953
(West)
Hospitals and birth centers required to educate parents on recognizing physical abuse in infants.
Hospitals and birth centers required to educate parents on recognizing physical abuse in infants.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 1:00:00 PM
Transportation Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Jon Koznick
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
2 bills will be heard:
Agenda:
I Call to order
II Approval of Minutes from Monday 2/24/25
IV. Bills Heard:
• HF 376 (Murphy) Clean Car Rules Repealed
• HF 367 (Murphy) Action for damages for highway obstruction authorized, and civil penalties imposed.
III. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Monday March 03, 2025
Note: If you would like to testify on these bills, please contact Committee Legislative Assistant Cyndy Wallin by 3pm on Tuesday 2/25/25. Phone: 651-297-5723 Email: Cyndy.Wallin@house.mn.gov . Testimony will be limited to 2 minutes maximum per testifier. Also no more than one testifier per organization. The Chair may limit the testimony to no more than 15 minutes per side on each bill. Any handouts or letters should be emailed to the committee legislative assistant by 3 pm on Tuesday 2/25/25. The Chair can determine the order the bills will be heard in.
Agenda:
I Call to order
II Approval of Minutes from Monday 2/24/25
IV. Bills Heard:
• HF 376 (Murphy) Clean Car Rules Repealed
• HF 367 (Murphy) Action for damages for highway obstruction authorized, and civil penalties imposed.
III. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Monday March 03, 2025
Note: If you would like to testify on these bills, please contact Committee Legislative Assistant Cyndy Wallin by 3pm on Tuesday 2/25/25. Phone: 651-297-5723 Email: Cyndy.Wallin@house.mn.gov . Testimony will be limited to 2 minutes maximum per testifier. Also no more than one testifier per organization. The Chair may limit the testimony to no more than 15 minutes per side on each bill. Any handouts or letters should be emailed to the committee legislative assistant by 3 pm on Tuesday 2/25/25. The Chair can determine the order the bills will be heard in.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 3:00:00 PM
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Nolan West
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF1346, Nash, relating to maltreatment, modifying training requirements for mandatory reporters.
IV. HF 1169, Nelson, Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.
a. Anne Broskoff, Brown County Director of Human Services
V. HF 1276, Hicks, Northstar Care for Children benefits modified for children under the age of six and children transferred into Northstar Care for Children.
VI. 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.
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. HF1346, Nash, relating to maltreatment, modifying training requirements for mandatory reporters.
IV. HF 1169, Nelson, Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.
a. Anne Broskoff, Brown County Director of Human Services
V. HF 1276, Hicks, Northstar Care for Children benefits modified for children under the age of six and children transferred into Northstar Care for Children.
VI. 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
HF1169
(Nelson)
Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.
Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to make recommendations for paperwork reduction relating to child protection cases.
HF1276
(Hicks)
Northstar Care for Children benefits modified for children under the age of six and children transferred into Northstar Care for Children.
Northstar Care for Children benefits modified for children under the age of six and children transferred into Northstar Care for Children.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 3:00:00 PM
Education Policy
Chair: Rep. Peggy Bennett
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
- HF15 (Engen) - Student and staff safety measures required to be included in each school district's long-term facilities maintenance school facility plan, safe schools funding increased, school security systems grants created, and money appropriated.
- HF22 (Gillman) - Parent's bill of rights created.
VI. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on the posted bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
- HF15 (Engen) - Student and staff safety measures required to be included in each school district's long-term facilities maintenance school facility plan, safe schools funding increased, school security systems grants created, and money appropriated.
- HF22 (Gillman) - Parent's bill of rights created.
VI. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on the posted bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Bills Added
HF15
(Engen)
Student and staff safety measures required to be included in each school district's long-term facilities maintenance school facility plan, safe schools funding increased, school security systems grants created, and money appropriated.
Student and staff safety measures required to be included in each school district's long-term facilities maintenance school facility plan, safe schools funding increased, school security systems grants created, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 3:00:00 PM
Housing Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Spencer Igo
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF 688 (Frazier) – Service dog provisions modified in housing
accommodations for persons with disabilities.
A. Representative Frazier
IV. HF 1143 (Howard) - Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure
program funding provided, and money appropriated.
A. Representative Howard
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF 688 (Frazier) – Service dog provisions modified in housing
accommodations for persons with disabilities.
A. Representative Frazier
IV. HF 1143 (Howard) - Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure
program funding provided, and money appropriated.
A. Representative Howard
Bills Added
HF688
(Frazier)
Service dog provisions modified in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Service dog provisions modified in housing accommodations for persons with disabilities.
HF1143
(Howard)
Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure program funding provided, and money appropriated.
Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure program funding provided, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 2/26/2025 3:00:00 PM
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Paul Novotny
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. HF 924 (Nash) – Certain retired peace officers authorized to possess firearms in the Capitol complex.
4. HF 284 (Heintzeman) – Information collected and scope of background check conducted expanded for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.
5. HF 13 (Bliss) – Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.
6. Adjourn
Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
2. Approval of Minutes
3. HF 924 (Nash) – Certain retired peace officers authorized to possess firearms in the Capitol complex.
4. HF 284 (Heintzeman) – Information collected and scope of background check conducted expanded for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.
5. HF 13 (Bliss) – Duty to retreat before using reasonable force in defense of self or others eliminated.
6. Adjourn
Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added
HF284
(Heintzeman)
Information collected and scope of background check conducted expanded for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.
Information collected and scope of background check conducted expanded for noncitizen permit to carry applicants.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 8:15:00 AM
Commerce Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Tim O'Driscoll
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Presentation and Discussion on Cost of Health Care Mandates
IV. Adjournment
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Presentation and Discussion on Cost of Health Care Mandates
IV. Adjournment
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 8:15:00 AM
Human Services Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Joe Schomacker
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/26/2025
III. HF 1419 (Schomacker) relating to human services; modifying elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates
IV. HF 500 (Zeleznikar) Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board repealed.
V. 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@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.
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/26/2025
III. HF 1419 (Schomacker) relating to human services; modifying elderly waiver rates and nursing facility reimbursement rates
IV. HF 500 (Zeleznikar) Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board repealed.
V. 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@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 Added
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 8:15:00 AM
State Government Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Jim Nash
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
III. HF550 (Torkelson) Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
IV. HF412 (Myers) Members of the legislative committees on education policy and education finance required to observe a teacher or administrator each year, house and senate required to adopt rules, and report required.
V. HF796 (Myers) Members of public safety policy and finance committees required to participate in ride alongs with law enforcement or fire departments, and adoption of legislative rules required.
VI. HF140 (Bahner) State-funded county and city cybersecurity grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.
VII. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator 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.
I. Call to order
II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
III. HF550 (Torkelson) Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
IV. HF412 (Myers) Members of the legislative committees on education policy and education finance required to observe a teacher or administrator each year, house and senate required to adopt rules, and report required.
V. HF796 (Myers) Members of public safety policy and finance committees required to participate in ride alongs with law enforcement or fire departments, and adoption of legislative rules required.
VI. HF140 (Bahner) State-funded county and city cybersecurity grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.
VII. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator 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 Added
HF550
(Torkelson)
Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Bipartisan Redistricting Commission established, principles to be used in adopting legislative and congressional districts established, and constitutional amendment proposed.
HF412
(Myers)
Members of the legislative committees on education policy and education finance required to observe a teacher or administrator each year, house and senate required to adopt rules, and report required.
Members of the legislative committees on education policy and education finance required to observe a teacher or administrator each year, house and senate required to adopt rules, and report required.
HF796
(Myers)
Members of public safety policy and finance committees required to participate in ride alongs with law enforcement or fire departments, and adoption of legislative rules required.
Members of public safety policy and finance committees required to participate in ride alongs with law enforcement or fire departments, and adoption of legislative rules required.
HF140
(Bahner)
State-funded county and city cybersecurity grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.
State-funded county and city cybersecurity grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 8:15:00 AM
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Dave Baker
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
I. H.F. 8 (Heintzeman) - expedited permitting process modified
Bills Added
HF8
(Heintzeman)
Wetland Conservation Act determination efficiency improved, permitting efficiency reporting requirements modified, permit application process improved, Pollution Control Agency required to issue separate permits, expedited permitting process modified, petitioners required to reside in affected or adjoining counties, scoping environmental assessment worksheet requirements eliminated, local review clarified, state implementation plan modification required, reports required, and money appropriated.
Wetland Conservation Act determination efficiency improved, permitting efficiency reporting requirements modified, permit application process improved, Pollution Control Agency required to issue separate permits, expedited permitting process modified, petitioners required to reside in affected or adjoining counties, scoping environmental assessment worksheet requirements eliminated, local review clarified, state implementation plan modification required, reports required, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 10:15:00 AM
Capital Investment
Chair: Rep. Mary Franson
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
State Agency Governor Bonding Requests:
Department of Administration
DHS Direct Care & Treatment / Children Youth and Family
Nancy Freeman, Chief Operating Officer, Direct Care and Treatment
Shana Morse, Legislative Director for Early Childhood, DCYF
The Committee will be starting to hear from local projects
These will be heard on an informational basis at this time with no formal actions taken on the bills.
Time will be limited generally to 5 minutes with no online Power Points
Local Community Projects:
HF919 (Van BinsBergen) Litchfield; wastewater industrial pretreatment facility funding provided, and money appropriated.
First District Association Dairy Cooperative - Litchfield
HF1192 (Dippel) Hastings; water treatment plant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF212 (Hill) Stillwater; water treatment plan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF214 (Hill) Oak Park Heights; water infrastructure improvement designs for PFAS treatment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
The Chair Reserves the Right to add additional items to agenda
Department of Administration
DHS Direct Care & Treatment / Children Youth and Family
Nancy Freeman, Chief Operating Officer, Direct Care and Treatment
Shana Morse, Legislative Director for Early Childhood, DCYF
The Committee will be starting to hear from local projects
These will be heard on an informational basis at this time with no formal actions taken on the bills.
Time will be limited generally to 5 minutes with no online Power Points
Local Community Projects:
HF919 (Van BinsBergen) Litchfield; wastewater industrial pretreatment facility funding provided, and money appropriated.
First District Association Dairy Cooperative - Litchfield
HF1192 (Dippel) Hastings; water treatment plant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF212 (Hill) Stillwater; water treatment plan funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF214 (Hill) Oak Park Heights; water infrastructure improvement designs for PFAS treatment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
The Chair Reserves the Right to add additional items to agenda
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 10:15:00 AM
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Chair: Rep. Peggy Scott
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 25 (Zeleznikar): Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.
IV. HF 1(Anderson, P.E.): Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
V. HF 428 (Scott): Correspondence in government record retention law defined, and minimum three-year retention period for correspondence provided.
VI. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
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, February 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, February 26, 2025.
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 25 (Zeleznikar): Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.
IV. HF 1(Anderson, P.E.): Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
V. HF 428 (Scott): Correspondence in government record retention law defined, and minimum three-year retention period for correspondence provided.
VI. Adjournment
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
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, February 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, February 26, 2025.
Bills Added
HF1
(Anderson)
Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting tools required, grant oversight duties and powers transferred, executive Offices of Inspector General modified or repealed, and money appropriated.
HF25
(Zeleznikar)
Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.
Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.
HF428
(Scott)
Correspondence in government record retention law defined, and minimum three-year retention period for correspondence provided.
Correspondence in government record retention law defined, and minimum three-year retention period for correspondence provided.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 10:15:00 AM
Taxes
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call to Order.
II. HF1277 (Davids) - Data centers sales and use tax exemption modified.
III. HF1006 (Norris) - Property tax abatement for land bank property allowed.
IV. Adjourn
Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
II. HF1277 (Davids) - Data centers sales and use tax exemption modified.
III. HF1006 (Norris) - Property tax abatement for land bank property allowed.
IV. Adjourn
Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to the Committee Administrator sam.moyer@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 1:00:00 PM
Education Finance
Chair: Rep. Ron Kresha
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 120
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
- HF29 (Kresha) - Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.
- HF921 (Kresha) - Aid and levy adjustments when a tax increment finance excess is received by a school district clarified.
- HF922 (Kresha) - Aid and levy amounts for community education programs clarified.
HF1048 (Youakim) - Charter school general education revenue calculation clarified.
HF1049 (Youakim) - School district eligibility for school library aid clarified.
Other bills may be added.
VI. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Note: HF 921, HF 922. HF 1048, HF 1049 are technical correction bills and public testimony will not be taken on these bills.
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
- HF29 (Kresha) - Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.
- HF921 (Kresha) - Aid and levy adjustments when a tax increment finance excess is received by a school district clarified.
- HF922 (Kresha) - Aid and levy amounts for community education programs clarified.
HF1048 (Youakim) - Charter school general education revenue calculation clarified.
HF1049 (Youakim) - School district eligibility for school library aid clarified.
Other bills may be added.
VI. Adjournment
Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Note: HF 921, HF 922. HF 1048, HF 1049 are technical correction bills and public testimony will not be taken on these bills.
Bills Added
HF29
(Kresha)
Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.
Social studies standards adoption suspended and review cycle modified, ethnic studies requirements repealed, and ethnic studies appropriations cancelled.
HF921
(Kresha)
Aid and levy adjustments when a tax increment finance excess is received by a school district clarified.
Aid and levy adjustments when a tax increment finance excess is received by a school district clarified.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 1:00:00 PM
Energy Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Chris Swedzinski
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
Location: Capitol 123
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes from February 25, 2025
III. HF 1040 (Scott) - Wind and solar infrastructure product stewardship program required, retail sales fee provided for wind and solar infrastructure, wind and solar energy infrastructure moratorium established in landfills, report required, and money appropriated.
IV. 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 2/26/2025.
II. Minutes from February 25, 2025
III. HF 1040 (Scott) - Wind and solar infrastructure product stewardship program required, retail sales fee provided for wind and solar infrastructure, wind and solar energy infrastructure moratorium established in landfills, report required, and money appropriated.
IV. 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 2/26/2025.
Bills Added
HF1040
(Scott)
Wind and solar infrastructure product stewardship program required, retail sales fee provided for wind and solar infrastructure, wind and solar energy infrastructure moratorium established in landfills, report required, and money appropriated.
Wind and solar infrastructure product stewardship program required, retail sales fee provided for wind and solar infrastructure, wind and solar energy infrastructure moratorium established in landfills, report required, and money appropriated.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 1:00:00 PM
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Josh Heintzeman
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G3
Agenda:
- HF 944 (Gillman) Trespass law modified to allow purple markings.
- HF 819 (Schultz) Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force established, appointments provided, and report required.
BILL ADDED
**HF 28 (Mekeland) Data center energy generation redundancy.
**Other bills may be added**
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (amy.zipko@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.
- HF 819 (Schultz) Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force established, appointments provided, and report required.
BILL ADDED
**HF 28 (Mekeland) Data center energy generation redundancy.
**Other bills may be added**
TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator (amy.zipko@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
HF819
(Schultz)
Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force established, appointments provided, and report required.
Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force established, appointments provided, and report required.
Bills Removed
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 2/27/2025 1:00:00 PM
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:
Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Meeting: Thursday, February 27, 2025
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. University of Minnesota Presentation and Overview (cont.)
a. Agriculture and Research Overview
b. Public Safety Overview
IV. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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.
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick
Meeting: Thursday, February 27, 2025
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Capitol G23
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. University of Minnesota Presentation and Overview (cont.)
a. Agriculture and Research Overview
b. Public Safety Overview
IV. Adjournment
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
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.
Bills Added
Bills Removed
Monday, March 3, 2025, 2/24/2025 9:00:00 AM
Legislative Audit Commission
Chair: Rep. Rick Hansen
Location: 1100 Minnesota Senate Building
Agenda:
Location: 1100 Minnesota Senate Building
Agenda:
- Elect 2025-2027 Legislative Audit Commission Chair and Vice Chair, and organize for the biennium.
- Discuss legislative action related to OLA.
PUBLIC VIEWING INFORMATION: This meeting will also be livestreamed via YouTube, which will be closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
TESTIFYING: The Legislative Audit Commission and its subcommittees typically do not take public testimony.
MEETING DOCUMENTS: Materials will be posted above and on the Office of the Legislative Auditor website in the Notices section as soon as they are available, and posted to our Minutes page soon after.
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