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Commerce Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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HF2543 (Reyer); Various statutory forms pertaining to garnishment modified.

HF2566 (Reyer); Process for removing fraudulent business filings established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

HFXXXX (Huot); MDH policy provisions (Senate amendment posted for reference)
**This bill will be heard informationally, no official action will be taken**

HF2627 (Norris); Pet shops prohibited from selling cats and dogs.

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

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov and jonathan.cotter@house.mn.gov no later than March 31, at 1:00pm.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp
Bills Added:
HF2543 (Reyer) - Various statutory forms pertaining to garnishment modified.
HF2566 (Reyer) - Process for removing fraudulent business filings established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF2627 (Norris) - Pet shops prohibited from selling cats and dogs.
Attachments:
scs2477a-1.pdf (3/28/2025)
HF 2627 - Humane World.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2543 Joint Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2566 Michael Stanchfield Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2566 Thomas Baker Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2566 Wally Hilke Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Angel Duratti Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Colleen Carroll Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Lasaija Kleis Paperwork.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Lasaija Kleis Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Pam Mulroy Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Pet Advocacy Network Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Queschen Moet Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Sandy Vera Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2627 Socialization and Humane Pet Stores.pdf (3/31/2025)
Commerce agenda 4-1-25.pdf (3/31/2025)
3-27-25 Minutes_.pdf (4/1/2025)

Energy Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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HF2928 (Acomb) - Preapplication filings for large water appropriation projects required, permit application information for large water appropriation projects added, level of environmental review for data centers specified, data centers exempted from making financial contributions to an energy conservation and optimization plan, and other data center provisions modified.
HF2912 (Her) - Macalester College geothermal energy system funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2297 (Myers) - Special license plate established for solar pollinator programs, and agrivoltaic solar sites made eligible for solar site management practices.
Revisor Code 25-04891 (Kraft) - Virtual power plants
***25-04891 is pending introduction

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:
HF2928 (Acomb) - Preapplication filings for large water appropriation projects required, permit application information for large water appropriation projects added, level of environmental review for data centers specified, data centers exempted from making financial contributions to an energy conservation and optimization plan, and other data center provisions modified.
HF2912 (Her) - Macalester College geothermal energy system funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2297 (Myers) - Special license plate established for solar pollinator programs, and agrivoltaic solar sites made eligible for solar site management practices.
Attachments:
Revisor Code 25-04891 (Kraft) - Virtual Power Plants.pdf (3/27/2025)
4.1.25-Agenda.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2928 A2.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2297 A1.pdf (3/31/2025)
Minutes 3.27.25.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letters - HF 2912.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letters - RC 25-0489.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letters - HF 2297.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letters - HF 2928.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letter of Minnesota Trout Unlimited re HF 2928_.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letter- RC 25-04891.pdf (3/31/2025)
Handouts - HF 2912-combined.pdf (3/31/2025)
2928a2 Acomb.be.pdf (3/31/2025)
Letter -.pdf (4/1/2025)
Letter-RC 25-04891.pdf (4/1/2025)

Education Policy

4/1/2025
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I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Bills
• HF 1306 (Jordan) - Kindergarten through grade 12 education changes made; general education, education excellence, charter schools, Read Act, special education, school nutrition, and state agencies provisions modified; and reports required.
o This is the Minnesota Department of Education agency bill, which will serve as a vehicle for the committee’s policy bill.
• H1306DE1 – Committee Delete-All Amendment

• Note: Committee walk through of the DE1 Amendment, public testimony, member discussion. No formal action on the amendment or HF1306 until Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

V. Adjournment


Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify and/or provide written testimony/handouts to the posted amendments (as they become available) 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 31, 2025.
• Testimony will be limited regarding provisions previously heard in committee.
Bills Added:
HF1306 (Jordan) - Education policy bill.
Attachments:
04-01-2025_AGENDA_Education Policy Committee.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1306 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1306-0 - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
H1306DE1-Committee Delete-All Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1306-DE1 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)

Education Finance

4/1/2025
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I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order
• HF51 (Virnig) - Education finance; roof projects authorized as part of the long-term facilities maintenance program, and money appropriated.
• HF1161 (Igo) - School district seasonal tax base replacement aid established, and money appropriated.
• HF2201 (Myers) - Local optional aid for schools increased, state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level limited, and money appropriated.
• HF2786 (Bennett) - Requirements for grants from the Department of Education modified.
• HF1053 (Bakeberg) - Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.

V. Adjournment

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, March 31, 2025.
Bills Added:
HF51 (Virnig) - Education finance; roof projects authorized as part of the long-term facilities maintenance program, and money appropriated.
HF1161 (Igo) - School district seasonal tax base replacement aid established, and money appropriated.
HF2786 (Bennett) - Requirements for grants from the Department of Education modified.
HF1053 (Bakeberg) - Reenrollment after student withdrawal from school encouraged, and notification and resources required for the family of an unenrolled child.
HF2201 (Myers) - Local optional aid for schools increased, state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level limited, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF0051 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF0051-0 - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF0051_0 - Fiscal Note.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1053 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1053-0 - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1053-DE4.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1053-A4 Amendment to DE4.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1161 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1161-0 - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1161-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1161 - Public Testimony Document.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2201 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2201-0 - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2201-A1.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2201-A2.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2201 - Public Testimony Documents.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2786 - House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2786-0 - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2786-A1.pdf (3/31/2025)
04-01-2025_AGENDA_Education Finance Committee.pdf (3/31/2025)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

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


I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. HF2634 (Bakeberg) North Star Promise scholarship's eligibility conditions limited to students in programs in high-demand industries and occupations.
IV. HF2241 (Scott) In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed.
V. HF2649 (Knudsen) Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, institution eligibility for state student aid modified, and report required.
VI. HF2520 (Skraba) University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute Minnesota Green Iron Initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
VII. HF2610 (Rarick) Cybersecurity permitted to be offered as an applied doctoral degree.
VIII. Adjournment

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

Next meeting Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Bills Added:
HF2634 (Bakeberg) - North Star Promise scholarship's eligibility conditions limited to students in programs in high-demand industries and occupations.
HF2241 (Scott) - In-state residency and work requirement for recipients of North Star Promise scholarships imposed.
HF2649 (Knudsen) - Disclosure of employment opportunities for fields of study required, institution eligibility for state student aid modified, and report required.
HF2520 (Skraba) - University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute Minnesota Green Iron Initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2610 (Rarick) - Cybersecurity permitted to be offered as an applied doctoral degree.
Attachments:
H2649A1-9867777032306586598.pdf (3/28/2025)
Higher Ed 4-1-2025 for Posting.pdf (3/28/2025)
Shakopee Area Chamber Letter of Support - H.F. 2634.pdf (3/28/2025)
HF2441_HF2634_MN Chamber Federation LOS_House Higher Ed Cmte_4.2.25.pdf (3/31/2025)
MetroNorth HF2441 Letter March312025 (1).pdf (3/31/2025)
H2241 - A2 Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
North Star Prosperity - opposition to HF2634 and HF2241.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2241A3-862150281381184966.pdf (3/31/2025)
MNLEG NRRI Testimony APR 1 2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2241.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2610.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2634.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2649.pdf (3/31/2025)
Copy of joint testimony letter & template (1).pdf (3/31/2025)

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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HF647 (Schultz) - Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer water appropriations authorized.
HF2824 (Nash) - Continuous open season for taking largemouth and smallmouth bass provided.
HF1249 (Jacob) - State land added to Carley State Park (this will be the vehicle for the annual Lands Bill).
HF623 (Swedzinski) - Shotgun zone for taking deer eliminated.
BILL REMOVED FROM AGENDA: HF820 (Skraba) - Chippewa Bands authorized to establish open seasons for big game in accordance with 1854 treaty, and money appropriated.

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 (amy.zipko@house.mn.gov) by 3 p.m. the day prior to the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF647 (Schultz) - Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer water appropriations authorized.
HF2824 (Nash) - Continuous open season for taking largemouth and smallmouth bass provided.
HF1249 (Jacob) - State land added to Carley State Park.
HF623 (Swedzinski) - Shotgun zone for taking deer eliminated.
Attachments:
H0623DE1.pdf (3/31/2025)
H0647DE1.pdf (3/31/2025)
H1249DE1.pdf (3/31/2025)
Lands bill maps and letters.pdf (3/31/2025)
0623 Swedzinski.jt.pdf (3/31/2025)
0647de1 Schultz.jt.pdf (3/31/2025)
1249de1 Jacob.jt.pdf (3/31/2025)
2824 Nash.jt.pdf (3/31/2025)
Olmsted County Concerns HF623.pdf (3/31/2025)
Continuous Open Season for Bass2025[100].pdf (3/31/2025)
4-1-25 Enviro Agenda.pdf (4/1/2025)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

4/1/2025
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I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. HF 2233 (Niska) Uniform Special Deposits Act adopted. [informational hearing - no official action will be taken on HF 2233]
IV. HF 1999 (Greene) Data request clarification.
V. HF 1995 (Frederick) Substance use disorder treatment provisions modified.
VI. HF 1614 (Kraft) Child in need of protection or services definition modified to clarify when a child is considered to be without the special care made necessary by a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
VII. HF 2781 (Pinto) Definition of custodian modified for purposes of orders of protection.
VIII. HF 1775 (Pinto) Criminal case information reporting required, and money appropriated.
IX. HF 1316 (Curran) Independent contractors and payors added to the centralized work reporting system, and payors required to report independent contractors to the centralized work reporting system.
XI. HF 2127 (Curran) Judicial official real property records classified as private, access limited, and criminal penalties imposed.*
XII. HF 2521 (Frazier) Petition to court for relief from stay of adjudication permitted.
XIII. HF 689 (Frazier) County attorneys authorized to use administrative subpoenas in wage theft investigations.
XIV. Adjournment

*Public testimony on HF 2127 was taken on March 18, 2025. No further public testimony on HF 2127 will be taken at this hearing.

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

TESTIMONY: If you would like to testify on a bill, please email the Committee Administrator, anna.borgerding@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM the business day before the hearing. 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, anna.borgerding@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM the business day before the hearing.

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

ACCOMODATIONS:
- To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov.
- If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send you comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
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Bills Added:
HF689 (Frazier) - County attorneys authorized to use administrative subpoenas in wage theft investigations.
HF1316 (Curran) - Independent contractors and payors added to the centralized work reporting system, and payors required to report independent contractors to the centralized work reporting system.
HF1614 (Kraft) - Child welfare; neglect definition modified to clarify when a child is considered to be without the special care made necessary by a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
HF1775 (Pinto) - Criminal case information reporting required, and money appropriated.
HF1999 (Greene) - Public data request restrictions added.
HF2127 (Curran) - Judicial official real property records classified as private, and access limited to judicial official real property.
HF2233 (Niska) - Uniform Special Deposits Act adopted.
HF2521 (Frazier) - Petition to court for relief from stay of adjudication permitted.
HF2781 (Pinto) - Definition of custodian modified for purposes of orders of protection.
HF1995 (Frederick) - Substance use disorder treatment provisions modified.
Attachments:
HF 1316 House Research Summary.pdf (3/27/2025)
HF 1614 House Research Summary.pdf (3/27/2025)
H1999A1 (Greene, adopted on 3.18).pdf (3/27/2025)
H2127A1 (Curran, adopted on 3.18).pdf (3/27/2025)
HF 2127 House Research Summary.pdf (3/27/2025)
HF 2781 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/27/2025)
HF 1316 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/27/2025)
HF 2127-0 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/28/2025)
H1999DE4 (Greene).pdf (3/28/2025)
HF 689 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/28/2025)
HF 1614 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/29/2025)
HF 689 House Research Summary.pdf (3/29/2025)
HF 1775 House Research Summary.pdf (3/29/2025)
HF 2521 House Research Summary.pdf (3/29/2025)
H1775A3 (Pinto).pdf (3/30/2025)
HF 2125 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/30/2025)
HF 1995 House Research Summary.pdf (3/30/2025)
HF 1614 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1999 House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2233 Uniform Law Commission Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2521 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2127A2 (Curran).pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1999 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1775 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2127 Testimony Packet.pdf (3/31/2025)
Judiciary Agenda 4.1.25.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2781 House Research Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2781A1 (Pinto).pdf (3/31/2025)

Housing Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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Items may be added/removed
- Amendment deadline will be 1:00PM on Monday, March 31st
- The DFL holds the gavel for this hearing


I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF1143 (Howard) Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure program funding provided, and money appropriated. (Bill will be used as a backup vehicle, testimony will not be taken.)

IV. HF1548 (Kozlowski) Housing and redevelopment authorities authorized to establish local housing trust funds.

V. HF1340 (Lee, F) Use of housing infrastructure bonds allowed on adaptive reuse to develop supportive housing and permanent housing for households at or below 50 percent of the area median income.

VI. HF2549 (Lee, K) Housing infrastructure bonds authorized, and money appropriated.

VII. HF2559 (Hussein) Rondo Community Land Trust grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

VIII. HF1673 (Howard) Accessible Housing Task Force established, reports required, and money appropriated.

IX. HF2740 (Howard) Report on the affordable housing industry required, maximum compliance period for certain low-income tax credit commitment requirements set, commissioner of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency required to identify avenues for potential regulatory relief to affordable housing providers, and money appropriated.

X. HF2507 (Momanyi-Hiltsley) African American workforce and affordable homeownership development program established, and money appropriated.

XI. HF2461 (Norris) Housing development fund money transferred, and money appropriated for the manufactured home down payment assistance program and the manufactured home park cooperative purchase program.

XII. HF2381 (Norris) Standards for rent and utility payments, fees, and charges in manufactured home park provided; safety inspections required; sale of manufactured home parks provisions modified; and penalties modified.

XIII. Adjourn


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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Benjamin.Brinks@house.mn.gov and Committee Legislative Assistant Sowmya.Kannan@house.mn.gov by 3:00pm the day before each hearing. Public testifiers should email their full name, organization (if applicable) and preferred title. Testifiers may participate remotely at the Chair’s discretion. Testimony may be limited to two minutes per testifier. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

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

Accommodations:
- To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov.
- If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send you comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
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Bills Added:
HF1143 (Howard) - Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1548 (Kozlowski) - Housing and redevelopment authorities authorized to establish local housing trust funds.
HF1340 (Lee) - Use of housing infrastructure bonds allowed on adaptive reuse to develop supportive housing and permanent housing for households at or below 50 percent of the area median income.
HF2549 (Lee) - Housing infrastructure bonds authorized, and money appropriated.
HF2559 (Hussein) - Rondo Community Land Trust grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1673 (Howard) - Accessible Housing Task Force established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF2740 (Howard) - Report on the affordable housing industry required, maximum compliance period for certain low-income tax credit commitment requirements set, commissioner of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency required to identify avenues for potential regulatory relief to affordable housing providers, and money appropriated.
HF2507 (Momanyi-Hiltsley) - African American workforce and affordable homeownership development program established, and money appropriated.
HF2381 (Norris) - Standards for rent and utility payments, fees, and charges in manufactured home park provided; safety inspections required; sale of manufactured home parks provisions modified; and penalties modified.
HF2461 (Norris) - Housing development fund money transferred, and money appropriated for the manufactured home down payment assistance program and the manufactured home park cooperative purchase program.
Attachments:
3.26.25 Meeting Minutes.pdf (3/30/2025)
Agenda Housing Policy and Finance - 4.1.25.pdf (3/30/2025)
H2381A3.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2381A4.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2381A5.pdf (3/31/2025)
H2381A6.pdf (3/31/2025)
H1673A1 (Author's Amendment).pdf (3/31/2025)
H2381A7 (Author's Amendment).pdf (3/31/2025)
H2740A1 (Author's Amendment).pdf (3/31/2025)
H2381A8.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1548 - Combined Written Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2549 - Combined Written Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2559 - Combined Written Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2470 - Combined Written Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2507 - Combined Written Testimony'.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2461 - Combined Written Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2381 - Combined Written Testimony.pdf (3/31/2025)

Human Services Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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Note: Testifier and Testimony Deadline is Monday, March 31st at Noon.
*The DFL holds the gavel for this hearing*

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF2367 (Nadeau) Community first services and supports reimbursement rates modified, consumer-directed community supports budgets increased, Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust established, and money appropriated.
a. Tiffini Flynn-Forslund, Personal Care Assistant & Member, SEIU Healthcare MN & IA

IV. HF2319 (Agbaje) Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule establishing nursing home minimum wage standards affecting medical assistance reimbursement rates made effective.
a. Sam Knigge, Dietary Aide, South Shore Care Center & Member, AFSCME 65
b. Travis Burth, Nursing Home Worker & Member, SEIU Healthcare MN & IA
c. Erin Huppert, VP of Advocacy LeadingAge Minnesota & Long-Term Care Imperative
d. Kyle Berndt, Senior Director of Advocacy, Care Providers of Minnesota & Long-Term Care Imperative

V. HF2523 (Pérez-Vega) HIV/AIDS support services funding provided, and money appropriated.
a. Kat Rohn, Executive Director, Outfront Minnesota
b. Terral Ewing, HIV Services and Prevention Advocate
c. Hank Urban HIV Services and Prevention Advocate
d. Lisa Lane, Chief External Affairs Officer, Open Arms of Minnesota

VI. HF1742 (Pérez-Vega) Direct support professional certification pilot project establishment.
a. Jesse Bethke Gomez, Executive Director, Metropolitan Center for Independent Living

VII. HF671 (Hicks) Grant programs established for various purposes related to children’s mental health, provisions governing long-term care consultation services modified, children’s mental health service rates modified, psychiatric residential treatment facility working group established, reports required, and money appropriated.
a. Jennifer Gustafson, Clinical Supervisor, Dakota County Juvenile Service Center
b. Dr. Margot Zarin-Pass, Hospital Pediatrician, Children’s Minnesota
c. Todd Archbold, Chief Executive Officer, PrairieCare
d. Jill Pooler, Supervisor, Wright County [Zoom]

VIII. HF2331 (Noor) Assisted living service providers exempted from direct care staff compensation requirements.
a. Ken Bence; Director of Research, Analysis, and Policy; ARRM
b. Jon Sondergaard, Co-Founder, ProviderCAS

IX. HF2722 (Noor) Positive support professional and support analyst qualifications modified relating to human services.
a. Donna Cobb, Intervention Services Director, Affinity Care MN
b. Heather Wilford, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Mains’l Services, Inc.
c. Jessica Simacek, Director, TeleOutreach Center & Institute on Community Integration

X. HF2406 (Curran) Abbreviated annual reassessments of people receiving disability waiver services.
a. Katy Molinare, Social Services Deputy Director, Ramsey County

XI. HF1674 (Curran) Funding increased for regional and local dementia grants, and money appropriated.
a. Robert Freeman, Vice-President for Public Policy, Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND

XII. Adjournment

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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format (with Optical Character Recognition) and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by Noon (12PM) the day before each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
HF671 (Hicks) - Grant programs established for various purposes related to children's mental health, provisions governing long-term care consultation services modified, children's mental health service rates modified, psychiatric residential treatment facility working group established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1674 (Curran) - Funding increased for regional and local dementia grants, and money appropriated.
HF1742 (Pérez-Vega) - Direct support professional certification pilot project established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2319 (Agbaje) - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule establishing nursing home minimum wage standards affecting medical assistance reimbursement rates made effective.
HF2331 (Noor) - Assisted living service providers exempted from direct care staff compensation requirements.
HF2367 (Nadeau) - Community first services and supports reimbursement rates modified, consumer-direct community supports budgets increased, Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust established, and money appropriated.
HF2406 (Curran) - Abbreviated annual reassessments of people receiving disability waiver services.
HF2523 (Pérez-Vega) - HIV/AIDS support services funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2722 (Noor) - Positive support professional and support analyst qualifications modified relating to human services.
Attachments:
HF2331 DE1 Author's Amendment_03.28.2025.pdf (3/29/2025)
HF2367 A1 Author's Amendment_03.28.2025.pdf (3/29/2025)
Meeting Minutes, March 27_03.28.2025.pdf (3/29/2025)
HF2319 Presentation from Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board_03.28.2025.pdf (3/29/2025)
HF671 A1 Author's Amendment_03.30.2025.pdf (3/30/2025)
HF2722 A1 Author's Amendment_03.30.2025.pdf (3/30/2025)
HF2406 DE2 Author's Amendment_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF671 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1674 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF1742 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2319 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2331 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2367 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2406 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2523 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF671 Report from Univeristy of Minnesota's Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF2722 Written Testimony from Rachel Freeman_03.31.2025.pdf (3/31/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

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

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

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

Written Testimony will be allowed. Please submit all written testimony to Committee Administrator, john.hultqiust@house.mn.gov by Thursday, March 27th at 10:00 AM. Please send written testimony in a PDF format without hyperlinks.
Bills Added:
HF2432 (Novotny) - Judiciary, public safety, and corrections policy and finance bill.
Attachments:
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Clemency Review Commission Budget Doc.pdf (3/22/2025)
Department of Public Safety Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
MN Sentencing Guidelines Commission Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Department of Corrections Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Ombudsperson For Corrections Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Private Detective and Protective Agents Board Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Corrections Ombuds Agency Overview.pdf (3/27/2025)
Clemency Rreview Commission Budget Presentation.pdf (3/27/2025)
Private Detective Board overview.pdf (3/27/2025)
Sentencing Guidelines Commission Budget Presentation.pdf (3/27/2025)
Public Safety Department Budget Powerpoint.pdf (3/28/2025)
Public Safety Firefighter Training Budget Request.pdf (3/28/2025)
Public Safety Firefighter Training Reimbursement Requests - Jim Fisher.pdf (3/28/2025)
Corrections Department 2025 Budget Presentation.pdf (3/28/2025)

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taxes

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

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

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

State Government Finance and Policy

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

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

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Bills Added:
HF1198 (Niska) - Number of leadership positions increased in each body.
HF1836 (Klevorn) - State government; changes made to data practices.
HF2354 (Norris) - Medicaid fraud provisions added and modified, attorney general provided subpoena and enforcement authority, criminal penalties provided, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
HF2603 (Pinto) - Provisions in state agencies made to address financial crimes and fraud.
HF2713 (Klevorn) - State personnel management provisions updated.
HF2783 (Klevorn) - State government finance bill.
HF2846 (Klevorn) - Attorney general duties and activities funding provided, consumer protection restitution account and related requirements established, consumer litigation account modified, proceeds of litigation or settlement account established, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF 2603 -- A1 (Author's).pdf (3/24/2025)
HF 2713 -- A1 (Author's).pdf (3/24/2025)
HF 2783 -- MN Racing Commission.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2713 -- 43A Bill Table of Sections.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2354 -- AG Medical Assistance Protection Act.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 1836 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2354 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2603 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2783 -- A1 (Author's).pdf (3/26/2025)
State Gov Minutes 3-25-2025.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2354 -- A3 (Author's).pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2783 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2846 -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
State Gov 3-27-2025 Agenda.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF 2846 -- AARP.pdf (3/27/2025)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

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

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

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

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

Human Services Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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1. Call To Order

2. Approval of Meeting Minutes 3/26/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Adjournment


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

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

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Budget Overview

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

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

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

Ethics

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

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

Energy Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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I. Call to Order

II. Minutes from March 25, 2025

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

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

V. Adjournment

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

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

Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/27/2025
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Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee

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

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

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

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

Education Finance

3/27/2025
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I. Approval of Minutes

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

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

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

V. Adjournment

Agenda items may be added or changed.

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

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

Amendments: Bill Authors or Committee Members wishing to present an amendment must submit amendments via email to both Polly Cerkvenik, via email at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov and Jody Withers, via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, March 26th.
Bills Added:
HF2430 (Clardy) - Read Act training funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2433 (Youakim) - Education finance bill.
Attachments:
3.27.25 READ Act.pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2433 Summary.pdf (3/26/2025)
SS_Education_GovRevRecs25_pub032125.pdf (3/26/2025)
Governor's 2025 Education Budget Proposal (1) (1).pdf (3/26/2025)
HF2433 - Public Testimony-combined.pdf (3/26/2025)
Education Finance Committee Minutes 3.25.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
Ed Finance Agenda 3.27.25.pdf (3/27/2025)
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