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Housing Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
Housing Finance and Policy Committee
Committee Co-Chair – Representative Igo
Committee Co-Chair Representative Howard
Co-Vice Chair – Representative Dotseth
Co-Vice Chair – Representative Kozlowski

Meeting: March 24th, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Location: Cap. G3

Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF4234 (Rehrauer) - Aggregate bond limitation applicable to the allocation of private activity bonds for qualifying residential rental projects reduced.
IV. HF0484 (Mekeland) – Natural gas hookup ban prohibited in residential construction.
V. HF0483 (Lawrence) – Political subdivision bans prohibited on natural gas or propane service to any building.
VI. Presentation on the Manufactured Homes Industry in Minnesota
VII. Adjourn

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to 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:
HF4234 (Rehrauer) - Aggregate bond limitation applicable to the allocation of private activity bonds for qualifying residential rental projects reduced.
HF484 (Mekeland) - Natural gas hookup ban prohibited in residential construction.
HF483 (Lawrence) - Political subdivision bans prohibited on natural gas or propane service to any building.
HF2614 (Mekeland) - Governing bodies prohibited from requiring or incentivizing creation of homeowners associations, and governing bodies prohibited from requiring terms not required under state law in homeowners association documents.
Attachments:

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3.18.26

III. HF4491 (Schomacker) Medical assistance prepayment review requirements established, and report required.

IV. HF4338 (Schomacker) Parties who may be awarded fees and expenses in proceedings involving the state modified, requirements for assisted living facilities to provide residents with a means to request assistance modified, and assisted living facilities exempted from the provider tax

• Kyle Berndt, LTC Imperative
• Kayla Khang, LTC Imperative
• Parichay Rudina, Legislative Specialist, Ombudsman for Long-Term Care

V. HF4288 (Franson) Framework rates for family residential services reenacted.

• Linda Fairchild, Fairchild’s Foster Care - zoom
• Judyann Fridgen, Fridgen Foster Care
• Sandra Bond, MARSH President
• Katie Olson, Grace Living Homes

VI. HFxxxx (Franson) Relating to human services; permitting suspension of medical assistance payments during investigation of kickback fraud; requiring rulemaking to include kickbacks in the definition of fraud

• Former Rep. Matt Dean, Policy Fellow, Center for the American Experiment

VII. Adjournment – next hearing – Wednesday, March 25th at 8:15am

*Bills may be added or removed at the chair's discretion

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals willing to 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 Added:
HF4491 (Schomacker) - Medical assistance prepayment review requirements established, and report required.
HF4338 (Schomacker) - Parties who may be awarded fees and expenses in proceedings involving the state modified, requirements for assisted living facilities to provide residents with a means to request assistance modified, and assisted living facilities exempted from the provider tax.
HF4288 (Franson) - Framework rates for family residential services reenacted.
HF4566 (Franson) - Suspension of medical assistance payments during investigation of kickback fraud permitted, and rulemaking required to include kickbacks in the definition of fraud.
Attachments:

Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
I. Call to Order

II. HF4362 - (Coulter) - Visitor carrying of firearms on campuses of public postsecondary institutions regulated.*

III. HF4252 (Wolgamott) - Student aid reporting requirements modified, additional accommodations for parenting students required, American Indian Scholars program eligibility modified, and reports required. [OHE Policy Bill]

IV. Presentation of Office of Higher Education Finance & Policy Recommendations

V. Adjournment

*Agenda item added. Agenda items may be added or removed.

HANDOUTS: All handouts and written testimony must be provided electronically to the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov by 3pm the day prior to the hearing. Handouts should be in PDF format with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capability.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Higher Education Finance & Policy webpage.
Bills Added:
HF4252 (Wolgamott) - Student aid reporting requirements modified, additional accommodations for parenting students required, American Indian Scholars program eligibility modified, and reports required.
HF4362 (Coulter) - Visitor carrying of firearms on campuses of public postsecondary institutions regulated.
Attachments:

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
HF4253 (Bliss) - Rule amendments on boat storage structures in public waters required.
HF4257 (Heintzeman) - Date by which manufacturers are required to submit information about products containing intentionally added PFAS modified, and use of PFAS in products as currently unavoidable uses clarified.
HF3236 (Burkel) - Requirements for water appropriations permits modified.
HF4264 (Heintzeman) - Permitting efficiency provisions modified.
**BILL ADDED** HF4149 (Heintzeman) - Soil and water conservation provisions modified.
**BILL ADDED** HF4019 (Schultz) - Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits eligibility criteria expanded.

*Bills may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair's discretion.

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. Written testimony is preferred.

AMENDMENT DEADLINE: Amendments must be e-mailed to the committee administrator by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF4253 (Bliss) - Rule amendments on boat storage structures in public waters required.
HF4257 (Heintzeman) - Date by which manufacturers are required to submit information about products containing intentionally added PFAS modified, and use of PFAS in products as currently unavoidable uses clarified.
HF3236 (Burkel) - Requirements for water appropriations permits modified.
HF4264 (Heintzeman) - Permitting efficiency provisions modified.
HF4149 (Heintzeman) - Soil and water conservation provisions modified.
HF4019 (Schultz) - Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer appropriation permits eligibility criteria expanded.
Attachments:
H4257A1.pdf (3/19/2026)
HF 4257 AHRI Letter MN HF 4257 March 2026.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 Catherine Graeve Written Testimony.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 CTA Testimony on HF 4257 - Support - March 23 2026.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 House Committee Support Comments MIC SVIA ROHVA.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 RVIA letter MN HF 4257 (Support).pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257_PFAS_House_Environment_March24_2026 MN Retailers.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 NMMA HF 4257 MN Letter of Support 3.24.26.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 3.24.26 CPMC HF 4257 CUU House Environment Letter.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 Extension Request Letter to MPCA.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 Medical Alley HF4257 Testimony.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 AEM Letter HF 4257.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 Testimony - HF4257 Sierra Club.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 March2026 AHI MNHF4257SupportLtr2.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 CPR HF4257 Opposition Letter.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 AHAM Letter.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 CHPA Support for HF 4257.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 3236DE1.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 3236 de1 Burkel.jt.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4149A1.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4149 Heintzeman.jt.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4149 2026 BWSR Policy Update - SWCD provisions.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4149 Koochiching County_Letter of Support.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4149 Lake of the Woods County_Written Testimony of Support.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4149 Roseau County_Letter of Support.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4264 MPCA Handout.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4264 Heintzeman.jt.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4264 CGMC_Letter of Support 3.23.26.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4264 LMC Support.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4253DE1.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4253 de1 Bliss.jt.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4253 KVA Canopy Testimony 2026 03 22 (1).pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4019 MCEA Handout.pdf (3/23/2026)
H4019DE4.pdf (3/23/2026)
4019de4 Schultz.jt.pdf (3/23/2026)
HF 4257 House Research Summary.pdf (3/23/2026)
SPAN Letter - HF4257 Support 3.24.26.pdf (3/24/2026)
H4019A1.pdf (3/24/2026)
3-24-26 Enviro Agenda.pdf (3/24/2026)
Signed 26th Meeting Minutes.pdf (4/13/2026)
Testifier Signin Sheet.pdf (4/13/2026)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
HF 3831 (Altendorf) SNAP income and asset requirements modified.

HF 3603 (Olson) Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to request a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of certain items with SNAP benefits.

HF 1900 (Nadeau) Benefit eligibility offense provisions changed.

HF 495 (West) Day care costs paid by the taxpayer provided a subtraction.

HF 3750 (Torkelson) Requirements governing licenses and license exemptions for crisis nurseries amended, and report required.

HF 4316 (Olson) Child care background study notification requirements modified, child care leadership made responsible for maltreatment at centers, and maltreatment notification requirements modified.

HF 2136 (Johnson, P.) Grant funding provided for forensic interview training scholarships, and money appropriated.

HF 4384 (Bakeberg) Requirements for abusive head trauma training for child care providers modified.

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

AMENDMENTS: All substantive amendments must be emailed to the committee administrators by 8:00 AM the day of the committee hearing. Ryann Woods, GOP Committee Administrator, ryann.woods@house.mn.gov; Colie Colburn, DFL Committee Administrator, colie.colburn@house.mn.gov.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Due to time constraints, Chair West requests that individuals submit written testimony for the hearing to the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. In-person testimony may be limited.
Bills Added:
HF495 (West) - Day care costs paid by the taxpayer provided a subtraction.
HF1900 (Nadeau) - Minnesota Family Investment Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits restrictions removed for individuals convicted of drug crimes.
HF2136 (Johnson) - Grant funding provided for forensic interview training scholarships, and money appropriated.
HF3603 (Olson) - Commissioner of children, youth, and families directed to request a federal waiver to prohibit the purchase of certain items with SNAP benefits.
HF3750 (Torkelson) - Requirements governing licenses and license exemptions for crisis nurseries amended, and report required.
HF3831 (Altendorf) - SNAP income and asset requirements modified.
HF4316 (Olson) - Licensing actions modified to indicate whether a violation was self-reported, and child care programs required to give parents materials on how to recognize abuse.
HF4384 (Bakeberg) - Requirements for abusive head trauma training for child care providers modified.
Attachments:

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 2400 (Huot) Real estate appraisers; disciplinary sanction matrix established.

IV. HF 1724 (Gillman) Direct primary care service agreements established.

V. HF 3437 (Allen) Application of certain residential mortgage loan fees and penalties modified.

VI. HF4333 (Davids) Supplemental health insurance product established to cover short-term home health and nursing care, and civil penalties provided.

VI. HF 2874 (Kresha) Earned wage access services regulated.

VII. HF 4052 (Kresha) Various provisions governing telephone company regulation, infrastructure and railroad crossings, pricing plans, service classification, and reporting requirements modified and clarified.

VIII. Adjournment



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

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF and OCR-compatible format and be emailed to the Committee Administrators at samuel.oneill@house.mn.gov and ben.frese@house.mn.gov by 10:00 AM the business day before the hearing.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the Committee Administrators by 1:00 PM the business day before the hearing.
LIVESTREAM: This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
HF1724 (Gillman) - Direct primary care service agreements established.
HF2400 (Huot) - Real estate appraisers; disciplinary sanction matrix established.
HF2874 (Kresha) - Earned wage access services regulated.
HF4052 (Kresha) - Various provisions governing telephone company regulation, facilities and property, pricing plans, service classification, and reporting requirements.
HF3437 (Allen) - Application of certain residential mortgage loan fees and penalties modified.
HF4333 (Davids) - Supplemental health insurance product established to cover short-term home health and nursing care, and civil penalties provided.
Attachments:

Capital Investment

3/24/2026
Agenda Update: **Bill added**

Bill added: HF 4470 (Klevorn) Melissa Hortman memorial at the State Office Building funding provided, and money appropriated. Amendments are due to Committee Administrator, Jenny Nash, 24-hours before the hearing. Action will be taken on the bill.

HF 2418-First Engrossment (Tabke) was heard in Capital Investment on April 30, 2025. The H2418DE4 amendment was adopted and the bill was laid over as amended. The Chair will bring up HF2418 as amended by the H2418DE4 for further consideration. Additional testimony will not be taken.

Secondary amendments should be written to the attached "H2418DE4 as adopted 4.30.25" and are due to Committee Administrator, Jenny Nash, 24-hours before the hearing. Action will be taken on the bill.

The following bills will be heard on an informational only basis. No formal action will be taken:

HF3417 (Pursell) Lonsdale; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF3365 (Freiberg) Robbinsdale; new public works facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF3463 (Freiberg) Crystal; water main improvements along Douglas Drive funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Overview of Future Weather Trends and Infrastructure Report: Institute on the Environment, Center for Sustainable Building Research, and Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership, U of MN
Bills Added:
HF2418 (Tabke) - Information provided for capital project grants to political subdivisions modified.
HF3365 (Freiberg) - Robbinsdale; new public works facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF3417 (Pursell) - Lonsdale; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF3463 (Freiberg) - Crystal; water main improvements along Douglas Drive funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF4470 (Klevorn) - Melissa Hortman memorial at the State Office Building funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Education Policy

3/24/2026
Bills: (May be taken in any order)
- HF751 (Robbins) - Parental notification of adverse incidents required.
- HF3550 (Bennett) - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards.
- HF3764 (Nadeau) - Anonymous reporting systems required, and report required.
- HF1490 (Bennett) - High school graduation requirements clarified. (Vehicle)
--- Note: H1490DE1 relates to the READ Act.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on 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 Monday, March 23, 2026.

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 Monday, March 23, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF751 (Robbins) - Parental notification of adverse incidents required.
HF1490 (Mueller) - High school graduation requirements clarified.
HF3550 (Bennett) - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards.
HF3764 (Nadeau) - Anonymous reporting systems required, and report required.
Attachments:

Education Finance

3/24/2026
Little Falls Aviation/Transportation Grant Update

HF3650 (Mueller) - Student career pathways framework established, and report required.

HF1791 (Scott) - School district authorized to offer career and technical education postsecondary scholarships and postsecondary grants.

HF3489 (Bennett) - Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, and criminal offense of grooming established.

PSEO Discussion: These bills will be heard information only. No formal action. Invited Testimony Only
- HF4231 (Keeler) - Student eligibility for postsecondary enrollment options participation established.
- HF4232 (Keeler) - Postsecondary institutions required to notify a pupil's school of the pupil's grades, and number of college credits granted each school year for postsecondary course enrollment limited.
- HF4269 (Knudsen) - Office of the Legislative Auditor directed to evaluate the postsecondary enrollment options program, and report required.
- HF4270 (Knudsen) - Payments to postsecondary institutions and schools for the postsecondary enrollment options program modified.

ITEM ADDED:
- HF3490 (Myers) - Scholarship-granting organizations authorized.
- - - This bill was heard and amended on March 10, 2026, and laid over. The Chair will bring up HF3490, as amended, for further consideration. Additional testimony will not be taken.


Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or submit written testimony, including handouts on HF1791, HF3489, HF3650 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 Monday, March 23, 2026.

Testimony on HF4231, HF4232, HF4269, HF4270 is invite only. These bills are being heard Information Only. Action will be taken on these bills.

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 Monday, March 23, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF4231 (Keeler) - Student eligibility for postsecondary enrollment options participation established.
HF4232 (Keeler) - Postsecondary institutions required to notify a pupil's school of the pupil's grades, and number of college credits granted each school year for postsecondary course enrollment limited.
HF4269 (Knudsen) - Office of the Legislative Auditor directed to evaluate the postsecondary enrollment options program, and report required.
HF4270 (Knudsen) - Payments to postsecondary institutions and schools for the postsecondary enrollment options program modified.
HF1791 (Scott) - School district authorized to offer career and technical education postsecondary scholarships and postsecondary grants.
HF3489 (Bennett) - Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, and criminal offense of grooming established.
HF3650 (Mueller) - Student career pathways framework established, and report required.
HF3490 (Myers) - Scholarship-granting organizations authorized.
Attachments:

Energy Finance and Policy

3/24/2026
HF4236 (Buck) - Public utility interim rate amounts limited.
HF4122 (Hollins) - Thermal energy network plan requirements established.
HF4377 (Jones) - Required elements in an application to the Public Utilities Commission for a certificate of need for a petroleum pipeline specified.

Items may be added or removed from the agenda.

If you wish to submit written testimony or testify, please send the written testimony or the request to testify to Mike.Molzahn@house.mn.gov by 1 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written testimony is preferred and will be accepted after the deadline, but may not be printed. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF4377 (Jones) - Required elements in an application to the Public Utilities Commission for a certificate of need for a petroleum pipeline specified.
HF4236 (Buck) - Public utility interim rate amounts limited.
HF4122 (Hollins) - Thermal energy network plan requirements established.
Attachments:

Elections Finance and Government Operations

3/23/2026
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes

III. HF 4319 (Altendorf) Lake City port authority modified.

IV. HF 3295 (Gordon) Open Meeting Law; meeting broadcasting through social media authorized.

V. HF 3589 (Gordon) Voter permitted to briefly leave a polling place to address an unexpected need, at the discretion of the head election judge.

VI. HF 3587 (Gordon) Election judges who assist a voter outside of a polling place required to handle only one voted ballot at a time.

VII. HF 3588 (Quam) Eligible persons who may request a public information list expanded.

VIII. HF 4295 (McDonald) County authorized to approve up to 24 chickens on any lot by ordinance.

IX. HF 3571 (Bakeberg) Watershed districts allowed to self-insure for certain employee health benefits, and technical changes made.

X. HF 3895 (Igo) Zoning authority of local governments over certain housing types limited.

XI. Adjournment

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should reach out to Pat Kaluza via email at pat.kaluza@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026. Written testimony must be in PDF format. No testimony will be taken on House Files 3587, 3588, or 3589 as those bills were previously heard and laid over.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to Pat Kaluza, pat.kaluza@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF4319 (Altendorf) - Public utilities commission procedures modified, Lake City port authority powers modified, and length of terms for appointees to the Red Wing Port Authority changed.
HF3295 (Gordon) - Open Meeting Law; meeting broadcasting through social media authorized.
HF3589 (Gordon) - Voter permitted to briefly leave a polling place to address an unexpected need, at the discretion of the head election judge.
HF3587 (Gordon) - Election judges who assist a voter outside of a polling place required to handle only one voted ballot at a time.
HF3588 (Quam) - Eligible persons who may request a public information list expanded.
HF4295 (McDonald) - County authorized to approve up to 24 chickens on any lot by ordinance.
HF3571 (Bakeberg) - Watershed districts allowed to self-insure for certain employee health benefits, and technical changes made.
HF3895 (Igo) - Zoning authority of local governments over certain housing types limited.
Attachments:

Agriculture Finance and Policy

3/23/2026
- HF XXXX (Harder) Clarifying plant and soil amendment labeling requirements; modifying the guaranteed analysis of soil and plant amendments (informational hearing) Revisor number 26-07984
Bills Added:
HF3579 (Myers) - Eggs allowed to be donated past their quality assurance date.
HF3549 (Anderson) - Use of the grain indemnity account modified.
HF3548 (Anderson) - Farm down payment assistance program modified.
HF4388 (Nelson) - Rotational grazing pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3566 (Harder) - Crime for damage to farm machinery and equipment established, crime for trespasses on agricultural land established, and criminal penalties provided.
Attachments:

Health Finance and Policy

3/23/2026
I. HF4438 (Bierman); MDH Policy Bill **
** A DE amendment for this bill has been posted.

II. HF4467 (Bierman); DHS Health Care Administration Policy Bill

III. HF4379 (Bierman); Early childhood mental health consultation grants established, protection-related rights for home and community-based services modified, day treatment program requirements modified, intensive rehabilitative mental health services modified, and reports required.

IV. SF3402 (Virnig); Community health board medical consultant acceptable professions to serve modifications.

V. HF4349 (Bierman); Provisions governing hospital reimbursement for biological products to treat rare diseases modified.

VI. HF4064 (Reyer); Commissioner of health directed to study and report on activities to support innovations in cell and gene therapy to treat rare diseases, report required, and money appropriated.

VII. HF84 (Huot); Requirements modified for reciprocal licensure to practice mortuary science.

VIII. HF85 (Huot); Mortuary science internship requirements modified.

IX. HF3804 (Huot); Time period natural organic reduction facilities may hold dead human bodies before initiating natural organic reduction extended.
Bills Added:
HF4438 (Bierman) - Health; reporting provisions changed, contract term limits specified for WIC, members clarified to serve on the state community health services advisory committee, and speech-language pathologist and audiologist licensing requirements modified.
HF4467 (Bierman) - Provider disenrollment, premium payment requirements, and physician-directed clinic staff services coverage modified; enrollment for county-administered rural medical assistance program modified; language recodified; and report required.
HF84 (Huot) - Requirements modified for reciprocal licensure to practice mortuary science.
HF85 (Huot) - Mortuary science internship requirements modified.
SF3402 (Virnig) - Professions that may serve as a medical consultant for a community health board modified.
HF4379 (Bierman) - Early childhood mental health consultation grants established, protection-related rights for home and community-based services modified, day treatment program requirements modified, intensive rehabilitative mental health services modified, and reports required.
HF4064 (Reyer) - Commissioner of health directed to study and report on activities to support innovations in cell and gene therapy to treat rare diseases, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3804 (Huot) - Time period natural organic reduction facilities may hold dead human bodies before initiating natural organic reduction extended.
HF4349 (Bierman) - Provisions governing hospital reimbursement for biological products to treat rare diseases modified.
Attachments:

Ways and Means

3/23/2026
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of March 9, 2026, Meeting Minutes
3. HF3298 (Mekeland) Reimbursement program established for underground petroleum storage tank systems with pressurized single-walled steel piping.
4. SF3832 (Nelson) Eligibility for the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program modified.
5. HF3528 (Sexton) Board of Barber Examiners provisions modified.
6. HF3516 (Schomacker) Dentistry profession licensure, registration, scope of practice, continuing education, and disciplinary grounds modified; and fees established.
7. HF3972 (Huot) Short-term rental guarantees and reimbursement insurance policies provided and regulated.
8. HF4118 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Credit unions authorized to obtain insurance from a credit union share insurance provider, and credit union share guaranty corporations regulated.
9. Adjournment

Agenda items may be added or removed.

DOCUMENTS: There will not be public testimony in Ways and Means. Individuals wishing to submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must e-mail the committee administrator harry.kennedy@house.mn.gov and the committee legislative assistant allie.spellman@house.mn.gov by Noon on Friday, March 20, 2026. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

Meeting documents may be found on the Ways & Means Committee webpage.
Bills Added:
HF3298 (Mekeland) - Reimbursement program established for underground petroleum storage tank systems with pressurized single-walled steel piping.
SF3832 (Nelson) - Eligibility for the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program modified.
HF3528 (Sexton) - Board of Barber Examiners provisions modified.
HF3516 (Schomacker) - Dentistry profession licensure, registration, scope of practice, continuing education, and disciplinary grounds modified; and fees established.
HF3972 (Huot) - Short-term rental guarantees and reimbursement insurance policies provided and regulated.
HF4118 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Credit unions authorized to obtain insurance from a credit union share insurance provider, credit union share guaranty corporations regulated, and conforming changes made.
Attachments:

Transportation Finance and Policy

3/23/2026
Co-Chair Tabke has the gavel.

AGENDA*
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from March 18, 2026
3. HF4062 (Rehm) Deadline to file vehicle title transfers increased to 20 days, eligibility requirements for rental motor vehicle license plates modified, and technical corrections made.
4. HF4063 (Rehm) Stopping requirements for vehicles approaching school buses modified, first aid kit requirements on school buses modified, USDOT numbers for all school buses required, and use of school buses on public roads for training purposes authorized.
5. HF4065 (Rehm) Criminal penalty provisions for assaulting transit workers clarified
6. HF3926 (Rehm) Various transportation-related provisions modified, silencing of railroad crossing bells prohibited, major highway project cost thresholds increased, authorization for maintenance of Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport in Roseau County removed, and other transportation provisions modified.
7. HF4216 (Sencer-Mura) Advisory board established to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation, minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles established, and permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations required.
8. HF3176 (Koegel) Rail corridor service analysis required for passenger rail service to Fargo and Kansas City, commissioner of transportation required to apply for federal passenger rail corridor identification and development programming, and money appropriated.
9. HF3728 (Koegel) Requirements on trunk highway system maintenance and expansion established, including to limit trunk highway capacity expansion projects in certain circumstances and to require transportation asset management plans; and technical changes made.
10. HF3988 (Myers) Persons under 21 years of age required to complete driver education course before obtaining a driver's license.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 25, 2026


*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
Bills Added:
HF3926 (Rehm) - Transportation; various provisions modified, silencing of railroad crossing bells prohibited, rail service improvement program accounts modified, town roads and private roads provisions modified, authorization for maintenance of Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport in Roseau County removed, highway designations repealed for the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail, and technical corrections made.
HF4062 (Rehm) - Deadline to file vehicle title transfers increased to 20 days, eligibility requirements for rental motor vehicle license plates modified, and technical corrections made.
HF4063 (Rehm) - Stopping requirements for vehicles approaching school buses modified, first aid kit requirements on school buses modified, USDOT numbers required for all school buses, and use of school buses on public roads for training purposes authorized.
HF4065 (Rehm) - Criminal penalty provisions for assaulting transit workers clarified.
HF4216 (Sencer-Mura) - Advisory board established to study impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations implementation, minimum requirements for operation of commercial autonomous vehicles established, and permit process for commercial autonomous vehicle operations required.
HF3728 (Koegel) - Requirements on trunk highway system maintenance and expansion established, including to limit trunk highway capacity expansion projects in certain circumstances and to require transportation asset management plans; and technical changes made.
HF3176 (Koegel) - Rail corridor service analysis required for passenger rail service to Fargo and Kansas City, commissioner of transportation required to apply for federal passenger rail corridor identification and development programming, and money appropriated.
HF3988 (Myers) - Persons under 21 years of age required to complete driver education course before obtaining a driver's license.
Attachments:

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

3/23/2026
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee
Chair: Rep. Kristin Robbins
Vice Chair: Rep. Patti Anderson
DFL Lead, Rep. Dave Pinto

Meeting: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Cap. 120

Agenda:
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. Informational Discussion: International Remittance from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

a. Metropolitan Airports Commission


IV. Adjourn

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:15 a.m. the day prior to the hearing (for Monday hearings this deadline would be on the preceding Friday). 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.

This agenda is subject to change and bills may be added at the discretion of the Chair.
Attachments:

Transportation Finance and Policy

3/18/2026
Agenda:
HF3169 (Olson) Commissioner of transportation required to study, develop, and implement suicide prevention methods for construction of new bridges; report required; and money appropriated.
Erich Mische, CEO, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
MJ Weiss Blair
Trish Merelo (appearing online)
HF3749 (Olson) Various transportation-related policies enacted, bridge inspection standards established, active transportation education funding modified, mandated reporting expiration dates modified, scenic byway designations removed, and truck parking improvement program established.
Jennifer Witt, Legislative Affairs Manager. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)
HF2605 (Olson) Driver and vehicle services; full-service provider account established, and fee distributions modified.
Jim Hirst, Minnesota Deputy Registrar Association
Mike Hintz, Deputy Registrar, Rochester MN
Jared O'Reilly, St. Louis Park DMV
HF3541 (Duran) Division of Capitol Security's responsibilities clarified.

HF 4102 (Koznick) State Patrol compensation study requirements modified.
Mike LeDoux, Director of Legislator Affairs, Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS).
Jason Theel, Minnesota State Patrol Troopers Association

HF3513 (Koznick) Automated vehicles regulated.


bill added:
HF268 (Koznick) Certain limitations on use of interest or investment income from transportation revenue established.
The Chair reserves the right to add additional bills to agenda.
The chair also may limit testimony on bills and time limits for testimony.


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Bills Added:
HF3169 (Olson) - Bridge-related suicide data collection required, best practices development required for suicide prevention on bridges, and implementation of suicide reduction railings on bridge projects identified as appropriate and feasible.
HF3749 (Olson) - Various transportation-related policies enacted, bridge inspection standards established, active transportation education funding modified, mandated reporting expiration dates modified, scenic byway designations removed, and truck parking improvement program established.
HF2605 (Olson) - Driver and vehicle services; full-service provider account established, and fee distributions modified.
HF3541 (Duran) - Division of Capitol Security's responsibilities clarified.
HF4102 (Koznick) - State Patrol compensation study requirements modified, and volunteer chaplains allowed within the state patrol.
HF3513 (Koznick) - Autonomous vehicles regulated.
HF268 (Koznick) - Certain limitations on use of interest or investment income from transportation revenue established.
Attachments:

Taxes

3/18/2026
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Presentations on Selected State Safety Net Hospitals
Hennepin County Medical Center/Hennepin County
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Hospital Association
North Memorial

HF4343 (K. Lee) Digital Sales Tax (Revisor #: 26-07500 (BILL ADDED)

Items may be added or removed from the agenda. Public testimony will not be taking on the presentations on safety net hospitals. 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 (Sumira Sheikh (Sumira.Sheikh@house.mn.gov) by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17th. Written materials are also due to Patrick McQuillan and Sumira Sheikh by Tuesday, March 17th at 2 PM. 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.
Bills Added:
HF4343 (Lee) - Advertising services tax imposed.
Attachments:

Health Finance and Policy

3/18/2026
TIME CHANGE: This hearing has been rescheduled for 5PM on Wednesday, March 18th.

I. HF3769 (Curran); Multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections clarified in law, access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons expanded, and mandatory tuberculosis screening in correctional facilities clarified.

II. HF3978 (Reyer); Protections provided to participants in and employees and operators of a health care provider wellness program.

III. HF3476 (Liebling); Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, contracting with administrative services organizations authorized, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.

IV. HF3939 (Bierman); Helping Paws grant funding provided to breed, train, and place service dogs; and money appropriated.

Agenda subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.
Bills Added:
HF3476 (Liebling) - Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, contracting with administrative services organizations authorized, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
HF3769 (Curran) - Multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections clarified in law, access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons expanded, and mandatory tuberculosis screening in correctional facilities clarified.
HF3939 (Bierman) - Helping Paws grant funding provided to breed, train, and place service dogs; and money appropriated.
HF3978 (Reyer) - Protections provided to participants in and employees and operators of a health care provider wellness program.
Attachments:
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 4048 (Robbins) Gross receipts tax on hospitals and health care providers; licensed chiropractors excluded from the providers subject to the tax.

IV. HF 3893 (Scott) Use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy services regulated, and civil penalties provided.

V. Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Health on the 340B Covered Entity Report

VI. HF 3609 (Zeleznikar) Disallowance of drug manufacturers from restricting delivery of 340B prescription drugs continued, enforcement provided, and expiration date removed.

VII. HF 4142 (Nadeau) Medical assistance coverage of prescription drugs solely for weight loss prohibited.

VIII. Adjournment

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair's discretion.

If you would like to submit written testimony or sign up to testify, please contact Hanna.Zimmerman@house.mn.gov by 1:00pm on Tuesday, March 17.
Bills Added:
HF4048 (Robbins) - Gross receipts tax on hospitals and health care providers; licensed chiropractors excluded from the providers subject to the tax.
HF3893 (Scott) - Use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy services regulated, and civil penalties provided.
HF4142 (Nadeau) - Medical assistance coverage of prescription drugs solely for weight loss prohibited.
HF3609 (Zeleznikar) - Disallowance of drug manufacturers from restricting delivery of 340B prescription drugs continued, enforcement provided, and expiration date removed.
Attachments:

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/18/2026
HF3935 (Klevorn); Policies and procedures required at assisted living facilities modified, and training requirements for unlicensed personnel at assisted living facilities modified.

HF2216 (Moller); Conditions for admission to or continued residence in certain facilities prohibited, review and approval of increases in amounts charged by assisted living facilities required, termination or nonrenewal of assisted living contracts on certain grounds prohibited, and arbitration in assisted living contracts governing provisions modified.

HF4354 (Frederick); Direct Care and Treatment data requirements modified, classification for employees established, patient consent procedures modified, voluntary patient transfer procedures modified, and technical corrections made.
The plan is to amend this bill with every DHS policy bill and have a full discussion. DHS policy bills have been posted to the website.

HF4210 (Fischer); Senior nutrition programs modified.

HF4212 (Virnig); Access to certain information allowed, references to chapter 144D removed, documentation on use of patient restraints required, and change of ownership provisions clarified.
*pending re-referral*

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator, Simon Brown (simon.brown@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.

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair’s discretion
Bills Added:
HF2216 (Moller) - Conditions for admission to or continued residence in certain facilities prohibited, review and approval of increases in amounts charged by assisted living facilities required, termination or nonrenewal of assisted living contracts on certain grounds prohibited, and arbitration in assisted living contracts governing provisions modified.
HF3935 (Klevorn) - Policies and procedures required at assisted living facilities modified, and training requirements for unlicensed personnel at assisted living facilities modified.
HF4210 (Fischer) - Senior nutrition programs modified.
HF4212 (Virnig) - Access to certain information allowed, references to chapter 144D removed, documentation on use of patient restraints required, and change of ownership provisions clarified.
HF4354 (Frederick) - Direct Care and Treatment data requirements modified, classification for employees established, patient consent procedures modified, voluntary patient transfer procedures modified, and technical corrections made.
Attachments:
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