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Taxes

2/25/2026
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call to order
II. House Research and Fiscal Overview of Federal HR1.
III. HF 387 (Norris) Blaine; certain special tax impositions authorized.
IV. Adjourn

No public testimony will be taken on the overview.
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 24, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF387 (Norris) - Blaine; certain special tax impositions authorized.
Attachments:

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

2/25/2026
1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes

4. HF 3540 (Bliss) Protection for Veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act

5. HF 3522 (Duran) Commissioner of Veterans affairs allowed to close Veterans homes under certain circumstances

6. HF 3544 (Repinski) Certain Veterans or former members of the armed forces who have forfeited federal benefits made ineligible for state-funded benefits, services, or programs; and environmental hazards information and assistance program for Veterans discontinued

7. Commanders Task Force presentation

8. Adjourn
Bills Added:
HF3540 (Bliss) - Protection for veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
HF3522 (Duran) - Commissioner of veterans affairs allowed to close veterans homes under certain circumstances.
HF3522 (Duran, Jr.) - Commissioner of veterans affairs allowed to close veterans homes under certain circumstances.
HF3544 (Repinski) - Certain veterans or former members of the armed forces who have forfeited federal benefits made ineligible for state-funded benefits, services, or programs; and environmental hazards information and assistance program for veterans discontinued.
Attachments:

Transportation Finance and Policy

2/25/2026
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Approve the minutes from Monday Feb. 23
3. MNDOT Cost Participation Policy Report presentation
Philip Schaffner, MnDOT Office of Transportation System Management Director
Jim Foldesi, St. Louis County Public Works Director/Highway Engineer
Deb Heiser, City of St. Louis Park Engineering Director.

The following bills will be heard:
a. HF3131 (Franson) Issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates authorized
Bill Nyberg, Constituent

b. HF3436 (Allen) Vehicles approaching school buses required to stop for flashing red lights
Marty Seifert, Flaherty & Hood, Representing the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association
Kathryn Fobord, President, Minnesota School Bus Operators Association; Schmitty & Sons Transportation
Garrett Regan, Minnesota Coaches / Faribault Transportation
Lt. Brian Reu, Minnesota State Patrol

c. HF3106 (Allen) Fines for failure to provide vehicle insurance increased

d. HF3241 (Stier) Certain limitations on display of dynamic electronic content while operating a motor vehicle modified
Mike Hanson - Director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety
Colonel Christina Bogojevic - MN State Patrol Chief

e. HF3531 (Joy) Certain retail fuel transactions exempted from retail delivery fee.
Dallas Fischer, Fueling Minnesota
Tony Kwilas, Minnesota Propane Association
Bills Added:
HF3131 (Franson) - Issuance of cancer-related disability parking certificates authorized.
HF3436 (Allen) - Vehicles approaching school buses required to stop for flashing red lights.
HF3106 (Allen) - Fines for failure to provide vehicle insurance increased.
HF3241 (Stier) - Display of dynamic electronic content while operating a motor vehicle limitations modified.
HF3531 (Joy) - Certain retail fuel transactions exempted from retail delivery fee.
Attachments:

Health Finance and Policy

2/25/2026
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 3521 (Backer) Exception to the hospital construction moratorium provided.

IV. HF 1807 (Gillman) Nonopioid drugs coverage required for treatment or management of pain.

V. HF 1270 (Gillman) Licensing for practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine modified.

VI. HF 2070 (Dippel) Provisions for the cost of health records changed.

VII. 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 5:00pm on Tuesday, February 24.
Bills Added:
HF1270 (Gillman) - Licensing for practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine modified.
HF1807 (Gillman) - Nonopioid drugs coverage required for treatment or management of pain.
HF2070 (Dippel) - Provisions for the cost of health records changed.
HF3521 (Backer) - Exception to the hospital construction moratorium provided.
Attachments:

Elections Finance and Government Operations

2/25/2026
HF3351 (Pinto) - State preemption of local units of government regulating firearms repealed.

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

For more information, including Committee Documents: Elections Finance and Government Operations Home Page

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should email wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) Tuesday, February 24th.

Amendments: Bill Authors and Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to Wilson Lee at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov by 12pm (noon) Tuesday, February 24th.
Bills Added:
HF3351 (Pinto) - State preemption of local units of government regulating firearms repealed.
Attachments:

Education Policy

2/25/2026
HF3409 (Sencer-Mura) - Denial of an education based on immigration status prohibited, and civil cause of action provided when right to education is denied based on immigration status.

Current State of Gun Violence in Schools - Sandy Hook Presentation.

HF3487 (Rehrauer) - Anonymous threat reporting systems required, and report required.

HF3401 (Greene) - Circumstances when firearms are permitted on school property modified, and uniform storage requirements for firearms permitted on school property established.

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

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

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the scheduled bills should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24th, 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 via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF3409 (Sencer-Mura) - Denial of an education based on immigration status prohibited, and civil cause of action provided when right to education is denied based on immigration status.
HF3487 (Rehrauer) - Anonymous threat reporting systems required, and report required.
HF3401 (Greene) - Circumstances when firearms are permitted on school property modified, and uniform storage requirements for firearms permitted on school property established.
Attachments:

Commerce Finance and Policy

2/25/2026
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. Update on the Financial Crimes and Fraud Section after the integration of the Commerce Fraud Bureau.

IV. Presentation and discussion on the report from the Task Force on Homeowners and Commercial Property Insurance.

V. 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.
Attachments:

Children and Families Finance and Policy

2/25/2026
Presentation: County Impact and Perspective of HR 1 on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

HF45 (Pérez-Vega) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Outreach Program funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF1148 (Coulter) Prepared meals food grant program established, and money appropriated.

HF3624 (Coulter) - Food shelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF3586 (Gander) - Regional food bank grant program established, and money appropriated.

Informational Hearing Only: SC3756-1 (Lee, X.) Minnesota supplemental nutrition​ assistance program established.

Presentation: Impact of H.R. 1 on SNAP in Minnesota Recent Federal Actions

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:
HF45 (Pérez-Vega) - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Outreach Program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1148 (Coulter) - Prepared meals food grant program established, and money appropriated.
HF3586 (Gander) - Regional food bank grant program established, and money appropriated.
HF3624 (Coulter) - Food shelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Agriculture Finance and Policy

2/25/2026
HF3474 (Hansen) Agricultural Utilization Research Institute grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3475 (Hansen) Per diem compensation for Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council officers and Agricultural Utilization Research Institute board of directors modified.
HF3508 (Nelson) Eligibility for the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program modified.

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

AMENDMENT DEADLINE: Amendments must be e-mailed to the committee administrator by 1 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF3474 (Hansen) - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3475 (Hansen) - Per diem compensation modified for Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council officers and Agricultural Utilization Research Institute board of directors.
HF3508 (Nelson) - Eligibility for the Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative (DAIRI) program modified.
Attachments:

Children and Families Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes:
3. Presentation: A Better Future for Minnesota Child Care Licensing and Quality
i. Dr. Nicole Smerillo, Think Small Director of Data, Research, and Policy
ii. Ericca Maas, Think Small
4. Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Implementation Updates
i. Inspector General Randall Keys
5. Adjournment

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

Capital Investment

2/24/2026
I. Approve the committee minutes from Thursday 2/19

II. State Agency Governor Bonding Recommendations Presentations:
a. Department of Agriculture
b. Amateur Sports Commission
c. Department of Corrections
d. Direct Care and Treatment
e. Department of Education
f. Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Attachments:

Commerce Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
Minnesota Department of Commerce presentation on the Homeowner Association Ombudsman Office.

SF1750 (Bahner) - Common interest communities rights and duties modified, unit owner rights modified, termination threshold modified, meet and confer process established, notice of meetings modified, and governing bodies prohibited from requiring or incentivizing creation of homeowners associations.

HF704 (Freiberg) - Mortgage payment satisfaction provisions modified.

HF3479 (Freiberg) – Right to postpone a mortgage sale clarified.

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

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT, have OCR capability, and emailed to the Committee Administrators at samuel.oneill@house.mn.gov and ben.frese@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 45 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.

TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the Committee Administrators at samuel.oneill@house.mn.gov and ben.frese@house.mn.gov by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.

VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
SF1750 (Bahner) - Common interest communities rights and duties modified, unit owner rights modified, termination threshold modified, meet and confer process established, notice of meetings modified, and governing bodies prohibited from requiring or incentivizing creation of homeowners associations.
HF704 (Freiberg) - Mortgage payment satisfaction provisions modified.
HF3479 (Freiberg) - Right to postpone a mortgage sale clarified.
Attachments:

Education Finance

2/24/2026
School Safety Proposals

Bills:
HF3492 (Duran, Jr.) - Commissioner of education authorized to award school safety facility grants to schools to enhance safety for students and staff, Northern Lights Express funds cancelled, and money appropriated.
HF3493 (Lawrence) - Safe schools revenue increased; safe schools revenue available to charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools made; and money appropriated.
HF3494 (Lawrence) - Safe schools aid for school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units created; student support personnel aid repealed; and money appropriated.
HF3495 (Duran, Jr.) - School safety grant eligibility expanded to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools, and money appropriated.
HF3602 (Curran) - Schools required to develop school safety plans, School Safety Advisory Council established, Minnesota School Safety Center funding provided, and money appropriated.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or submit written testimony, including handouts should contact both Polly Cerkvenik, via email at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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, February 23, 2026.
Bills Added:
HF3492 (Duran) - Commissioner of education authorized to award school safety facility grants to schools to enhance safety for students and staff, Northern Lights Express funds cancelled, and money appropriated.
HF3492 (Duran, Jr.) - Commissioner of education authorized to award school safety facility grants to schools to enhance safety for students and staff, Northern Lights Express funds cancelled, and money appropriated.
HF3493 (Lawrence) - Safe schools revenue increased; safe schools revenue available to charter schools, cooperative units, nonpublic schools, and Tribal contract schools made; and money appropriated.
HF3494 (Lawrence) - Safe schools aid for school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units created; student support personnel aid repealed; and money appropriated.
HF3495 (Duran) - School safety grant eligibility expanded to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools, and money appropriated.
HF3495 (Duran, Jr.) - School safety grant eligibility expanded to nonpublic and Tribal contract schools, and money appropriated.
HF3602 (Curran) - Schools required to develop school safety plans, School Safety Advisory Council established, Minnesota School Safety Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Education Policy

2/24/2026
Presentations by Minnesota Department of Education

- Proposed Statewide Health Standards

- Implementation of Social Studies Standards & Ethnic Studies Course Offering

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

HF3550 (Bennett) - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts on the posted bills should contact both Wilson Lee via email at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026. Testimony on the MDE presentations will be limited and at the discretion of the Co-Chair holding the gavel.

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, February 23, 2026.

Bills Added:
HF3489 (Bennett) - Field trip policy established, reporting to licensing boards required, and criminal offense of grooming established.
HF3550 (Bennett) - School districts allowed to implement local health education standards.
Attachments:

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
Overview and updates on groundwater management, water sustainability, and community tree planting from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Metropolitan Council.
Attachments:

Energy Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
Presentation from Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority
HF 2986 (Kraft) - Additional information in a public utility's resource plan required, public utilities directed to file a virtual power plant tariff and program with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, cost recovery provided, and reports required.
HF 3555 (Kraft) Installation and operation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device regulated.

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. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Bills Added:
HF2986 (Kraft) - Additional information in a public utility's resource plan required, public utilities directed to file a virtual power plant tariff and program with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, cost recovery provided, and reports required.
HF3555 (Kraft) - Installation and operation of a plug-in solar photovoltaic device regulated.
Attachments:

Higher Education Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee Hearing
February 24th, 2026
1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
G23

Agenda:

I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Office of Higher Education

Garrick Spennewyn
Committee Administrator
Higher Education Finance and Policy
(651) 297-8159
Attachments:

Housing Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
Housing Finance and Policy Committee
Chair – Represnetative Igo
Co-Vice Chair – Representative Dotseth

Meeting: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
3:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Cap. G3

Agenda:
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. Presentation – Minnesota Housing

IV. Presentation - Minnesota Realtors Association

V. 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.

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

Taxes

2/24/2026
Audio Available: Download Mp3
House DFL holds the gavel.

House Research and House Fiscal Overview of 2025 Taxes Bill/Chapter 13/HF9 1st Special Session

No public testimony will be taken at this hearing.
Attachments:

Public Safety Finance and Policy

2/24/2026
Chair Moller will have the gavel.

HF 3433 (Greenman) Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons banned, and criminal penalties provided.

HF 3402 (Tabke) Possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines banned.

HF 3412 (Finke) Circumstances when a person may conceal their identity in public modified and specific exceptions for law enforcement officers created.

HF 3405 (Moller) Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Use of Force Investigations Unit required to conduct investigations of incidents involving federal agents.

HF 3404 (Klevorn) Criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer increased, crime of impersonating a peace officer while possessing a firearm established, enhanced penalties established, persons presenting as peace officers required to fulfill duty to identify, and criminal penalties established.

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

TESTIMONY: Requests for in-person testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 3:00 PM, February 23rd, 2026. Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Requests to submit written testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 3:00 PM, February 23rd, 2026. All written testimony must be submitted in PDF Format and not include hyperlinks.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.

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Bills Added:
HF3433 (Greenman) - Possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons banned, and criminal penalties provided.
HF3402 (Tabke) - Possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines banned.
HF3412 (Finke) - Circumstances when a person may conceal their identity in public modified and specific exceptions for law enforcement officers created.
HF3405 (Moller) - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Use of Force Investigations Unit required to conduct investigations of incidents involving federal agents.
HF3404 (Klevorn) - Criminal penalty for impersonating a peace officer increased, crime of impersonating a peace officer while possessing a firearm established, enhanced penalties established, persons presenting as peace officers required to fulfill duty to identify, and criminal penalties established.
Attachments:
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