Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Michael W. Holmstrom, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
9:00 AM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Michael W. Holmstrom, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Ron Latz called the meeting to order at 9:07am
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S.F. 3769: Senator Klein: 340B prescription drugs delivery restrictions prohibition.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3769: Danny Ackert, Minnesota Hospital Association; Dan Pollock, Lockridge Grindal Nauen (representing the Minnesota Hospital Association); Jessica Lynch, Policy Director-Midwest, PhRMA
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 3769, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3769: Danny Ackert, Minnesota Hospital Association; Dan Pollock, Lockridge Grindal Nauen (representing the Minnesota Hospital Association); Jessica Lynch, Policy Director-Midwest, PhRMA
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 3769, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 1410: Senator Limmer: Local correctional officers provision in Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act.
The following individuals testified on H.F.1410: Buck Humphrey, Teamsters Local 320; Mike LeDoux, Law Enforcement Labor Services Senator Limmer moves adoption of the A4 author's amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Limmer moved that H.F. 1410, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on H.F.1410: Buck Humphrey, Teamsters Local 320; Mike LeDoux, Law Enforcement Labor Services Senator Limmer moves adoption of the A4 author's amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Limmer moved that H.F. 1410, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2709: Senator Kreun: Anti-scale fencing, pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2709: Danny Ackert, Minnesota Hospital Association; Dan Pollock, Lockridge Grindal Nauen (representing the Minnesota Hospital Association); Jessica Lynch, Policy Director-Midwest, PhRMA
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 2709, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2709: Danny Ackert, Minnesota Hospital Association; Dan Pollock, Lockridge Grindal Nauen (representing the Minnesota Hospital Association); Jessica Lynch, Policy Director-Midwest, PhRMA
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 2709, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4064: Senator Westlin: Various court notice and restitution, conciliation court, juror data, and no-fault arbitration provisions modifications and Supreme Court Council on Child Protection expiration date modification provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4064: Jeff Shorba, State Court Administrator Senator Westlin moves reconsideration of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice Senator Westlin withdraws the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A6 author's amendment - prevails by voice Senator Seeberger requested a division vote for the adoption of A4 amendment. 6 yays and 4 nays MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4064, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4064: Jeff Shorba, State Court Administrator Senator Westlin moves reconsideration of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice Senator Westlin withdraws the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A6 author's amendment - prevails by voice Senator Seeberger requested a division vote for the adoption of A4 amendment. 6 yays and 4 nays MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4064, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2510: Senator Seeberger: Criminal penalty for concealing a dead body increase.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2510: Barbara Hamilton, Mother of Kyle Hamilton Senator Seeberger moved an oral amendment to the SF 2510. Page 1, line 10 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" MOTION PREVAILED
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The following individuals testified on S.F.2510: Barbara Hamilton, Mother of Kyle Hamilton Senator Seeberger moved an oral amendment to the SF 2510. Page 1, line 10 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" MOTION PREVAILED
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S.F. 3847: Senator Marty: Crime of violence definition expansion to include certain animal cruelty offenses provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3847: Ann Olson, Founder & Executive Director, Animal Folks 10:21 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3847, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3847: Ann Olson, Founder & Executive Director, Animal Folks 10:21 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3847, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3559: Senator Boldon: Dentistry profession licensure, registration, scope of practice, continuing education, and disciplinary grounds modifications.
10:30am - Senator Seeberger passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Senator Westlin moved an oral amendment to the 3559. Page 14, line 21 After "section" add "s", after "609.342" add "-609.345", after "statute" add "s" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3559, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
10:30am - Senator Seeberger passes the gavel back to Senator Latz. Senator Westlin moved an oral amendment to the 3559. Page 14, line 21 After "section" add "s", after "609.342" add "-609.345", after "statute" add "s" MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3559, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3851: Senator Boldon: Court permission to stay certain writs of recovery for up to 15 days.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3851: Shana Tomenes, Attorney, Housing Justice Center; Michael Dahl, Public Policy Director, HOME Line; Cecil Smith Minnesota Multi Housing Association Senator Clark moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice vote Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to the SF 3851. Page 2, line 4 Insert: "(e) The court must make written findings establishing the basis for staying a writ of recovery for greater than seven days under paragraph (d)." MOTION PREVAILED
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The following individuals testified on S.F.3851: Shana Tomenes, Attorney, Housing Justice Center; Michael Dahl, Public Policy Director, HOME Line; Cecil Smith Minnesota Multi Housing Association Senator Clark moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice vote Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to the SF 3851. Page 2, line 4 Insert: "(e) The court must make written findings establishing the basis for staying a writ of recovery for greater than seven days under paragraph (d)." MOTION PREVAILED
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S.F. 4196: Senator Port: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to impose fees and civil penalties for various violations requirement.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4196: Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director of Minnesota Campaign Finance Board Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 4196. Page 8, line 22 After line 22, insert section 14. "Effective date. This act is effective August 1, 2026 and applies to violations occurring on or after that date." MOTION PREVAILED
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The following individuals testified on S.F.4196: Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director of Minnesota Campaign Finance Board Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 4196. Page 8, line 22 After line 22, insert section 14. "Effective date. This act is effective August 1, 2026 and applies to violations occurring on or after that date." MOTION PREVAILED
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S.F. 2691: Senator Boldon: Standards for rent and utility payments, fees, and charges provision in manufactured home parks.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2691: Shana Tomenes, Attorney, Housing Justice Center; Natasha Adams, Manufactured Home Resident, Chaska; Mark Brunner, President, Manufactured & Modular Home Association of Minnesota Senator Kreun moves adoption of the A8 amendment - prevails by voice. Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the A9 amendment. Page 1, line 5 after "costs" insert ", and special, levied, or pending taxes" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Kreun divides the amended A9 amendment to into two parts: (1.2-1.3) and (1.4-1.5) Senator Kreun moves adoption of the (1.2-1.3) language of the A9 amendment - failed by voice Senator Westrom requested a division vote for the adoption of (1.2-1.3) A9 amendment. 4 yays and 6 nays MOTION FAILED Senator Kreun moves adoption of the (1.4-1.5) language of the A9 amendment - failed by voice Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to the SF 2691. Page 3, line 24 After the period, insert: "A rent increase is presumed reasonable if a park owner obtains the approval of a majority of residents in advance of the effective date of the rent increase." MOTION FAILED 12:55 - Senator Latz dismisses the committee for a thirty minute break
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 2691, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2691: Shana Tomenes, Attorney, Housing Justice Center; Natasha Adams, Manufactured Home Resident, Chaska; Mark Brunner, President, Manufactured & Modular Home Association of Minnesota Senator Kreun moves adoption of the A8 amendment - prevails by voice. Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the A9 amendment. Page 1, line 5 after "costs" insert ", and special, levied, or pending taxes" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Kreun divides the amended A9 amendment to into two parts: (1.2-1.3) and (1.4-1.5) Senator Kreun moves adoption of the (1.2-1.3) language of the A9 amendment - failed by voice Senator Westrom requested a division vote for the adoption of (1.2-1.3) A9 amendment. 4 yays and 6 nays MOTION FAILED Senator Kreun moves adoption of the (1.4-1.5) language of the A9 amendment - failed by voice Senator Kreun moved an oral amendment to the SF 2691. Page 3, line 24 After the period, insert: "A rent increase is presumed reasonable if a park owner obtains the approval of a majority of residents in advance of the effective date of the rent increase." MOTION FAILED 12:55 - Senator Latz dismisses the committee for a thirty minute break
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 2691, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3735: Senator Hoffman: Criminal penalty increase for impersonating a peace officer.
1:31 - Senator Latz called the meeting to order again Senator Limmer moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3735: Mike LeDoux, former State Patrolman, Director of Legislative Affairs for Law Enforcement Labor Services
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3735, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
1:31 - Senator Latz called the meeting to order again Senator Limmer moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3735: Mike LeDoux, former State Patrolman, Director of Legislative Affairs for Law Enforcement Labor Services
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3735, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4235: Senator Hoffman: Removal requirement of identifying equipment and insignia from emergency vehicles sold to the public.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4235: Mike LeDoux, State Patrolman, Director of Legislative Affairs for Law Enforcement Labor Services
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4235, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4235: Mike LeDoux, State Patrolman, Director of Legislative Affairs for Law Enforcement Labor Services
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4235, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4147: Senator Boldon: Certain powers removal and reallocation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4147: Tom Moore, Senior Fellow, Democracy, Center for American Progress; Victoria Ford, Owner of Comma, a bookshop Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4147, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4147: Tom Moore, Senior Fellow, Democracy, Center for American Progress; Victoria Ford, Owner of Comma, a bookshop Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4147, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3665: Senator Champion: Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designation as judicial officials provision.
Senator Seeberger moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3665: Deven Bowdry, Government Relations Director, Department of Employment and Economic Development
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3665, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Seeberger moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3665: Deven Bowdry, Government Relations Director, Department of Employment and Economic Development
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3665, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4035: Senator Frentz: Common interest group late fee charges limitations provision, association adoption of policies on fines and collection requirement provision, and disclosures requirements provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4035: Joel Carlson, lobbyist; Matthew Greenstein, Partner, Greenstein and Sellers
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The following individuals testified on S.F.4035: Joel Carlson, lobbyist; Matthew Greenstein, Partner, Greenstein and Sellers
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S.F. 4068: Senator Latz: Ignition interlock program license revocation requirements modifications, driver's licenses indicators classified as private data provision, and technical corrections provisions.
2:56 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger The following individuals testified on S.F.4068: Pong Xiong, Director of Driver and Vehicle Services 2:59 - Senator Seeberger passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4068, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
2:56 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger The following individuals testified on S.F.4068: Pong Xiong, Director of Driver and Vehicle Services 2:59 - Senator Seeberger passes the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4068, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3710: Senator Westlin: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board data practices modification.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A9 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3710: Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State; Jeff Sigurdson, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3710, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A9 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3710: Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State; Jeff Sigurdson, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3710, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3893: Senator Westlin: Election intimidation and interference with the voting process penalties modifications and election official performance of duties interference penalties modifications.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3893, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3893, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3607: Senator Westlin: Notice requirements provision under the Human Rights Act.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3607: Rebecca Lucero, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3607, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3607: Rebecca Lucero, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3607, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1943: Senator Dibble: Pet shops prohibition from selling cats and dogs.
Senator Kreun moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 1943. Page 5, Delete section 6 MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 1943, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Kreun moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 1943. Page 5, Delete section 6 MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 1943, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2972: Senator Dibble: For-profit entity acquisitions of nursing homes and assisted living facilities and for-profit entity acquisitions of nursing homes and assisted facilities regulation.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Westlin moved an oral amendment to the A4 amendment. Page 1, line 29 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" MOTION PREVAILED The following individuals testified on S.F.2972: Sean Burke, Public Policy Director of the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, O'Connell Consulting
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 2972, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice Senator Westlin moved an oral amendment to the A4 amendment. Page 1, line 29 Delete "2025" and insert "2026" MOTION PREVAILED The following individuals testified on S.F.2972: Sean Burke, Public Policy Director of the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, O'Connell Consulting
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 2972, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3959: Senator Clark: Safe at Home program protections, remedies, and provisions modification.
3:52 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger Senator Clark moves the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3959, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
3:52 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger Senator Clark moves the A1 author's amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3959, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3548: Senator Westlin: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and automated external defibrillator training for coaches requirement provision.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3548, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Education Policy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3548, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Education Policy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4292: Senator Westlin: Child sexual abuse provisions.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4292: Superintendent Drew Evans, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 4:25 - Senator Seeberger passes the gavel back to Senator Latz.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4292, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4292: Superintendent Drew Evans, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 4:25 - Senator Seeberger passes the gavel back to Senator Latz.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4292, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4371: Senator Clark: Certain Bureau of Criminal Apprehension grants to local law enforcement as reimbursements clarification provision, recording of crimes law modifications, determination of how certain criminal records are ineligible for sealing process establishment, and orders of protection for access by law enforcement provided by the court requirement provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4371: Drew Evans, Superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 4371, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4371: Drew Evans, Superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 4371, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4370: Senator Clark: Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities responsibilities clarification provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4370: Commissioner Schnell, Department of Corrections Senator Clark moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 4370, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4370: Commissioner Schnell, Department of Corrections Senator Clark moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 4370, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4265: Senator Holmstrom: Benefits clarification for community corrections employees.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4265: Emilio Lamba, Public Safety Policy Analyst, Association of Minnesota Counties; Devin Bruce, MAPE; Commissioner Schnell, Department of Corrections 4:59 - committee on break
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The following individuals testified on S.F.4265: Emilio Lamba, Public Safety Policy Analyst, Association of Minnesota Counties; Devin Bruce, MAPE; Commissioner Schnell, Department of Corrections 4:59 - committee on break
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S.F. 3625: Senator Kunesh: Educator licensing and standards provisions modifications and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3625: Dr. Yelena Bailey, Executive Director of the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board 7:35- Senator Oumou Verbeten reconvenes the meeting Senator Clark moves to reconsider SF 3625 - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3625, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3625: Dr. Yelena Bailey, Executive Director of the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board 7:35- Senator Oumou Verbeten reconvenes the meeting Senator Clark moves to reconsider SF 3625 - prevails by voice
Senator Clark moved that S.F. 3625, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3611: Senator Kunesh: School sites access limitation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3611: Brenda Lewis, Superintendent, Fridley Public Schools; Mary Granlund, Board Chair, Columbia Heights Public Schools Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 3611. Page 2, line 2.1-2.4 Delete MOTION PREVAILED 7:56 - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz
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The following individuals testified on S.F.3611: Brenda Lewis, Superintendent, Fridley Public Schools; Mary Granlund, Board Chair, Columbia Heights Public Schools Senator Limmer moved an oral amendment to the SF 3611. Page 2, line 2.1-2.4 Delete MOTION PREVAILED 7:56 - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz
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S.F. 3616: Senator Maye Quade: Child care center facilities access limitation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3616: Carol Engelhart (Unidos MN); Kelly Anderson, preschool parent SENATOR OUMOU VERBETEN ORAL AMENDMENT- PRIYA
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The following individuals testified on S.F.3616: Carol Engelhart (Unidos MN); Kelly Anderson, preschool parent SENATOR OUMOU VERBETEN ORAL AMENDMENT- PRIYA
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S.F. 3803: Senator Mann: Denial of education based on immigration status prohibition provision.
8:28 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten The following individuals testified on S.F.3803: ______, Kate Lynne Snyder, Education Minnesota
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8:28 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten The following individuals testified on S.F.3803: ______, Kate Lynne Snyder, Education Minnesota
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S.F. 3570: Senator Clark: Postsecondary campus access by federal immigration officers limitation provision and educational data access provisions modifications.
Senator Clark moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice
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Senator Clark moves adoption of the A4 amendment - prevails by voice
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S.F. 4301: Senator Westlin: Domestic abuse definition and provisions modifications, Improving Responses to Domestic Violence Crimes Task Force establishment, and appropriation.
10:21 - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails The following individuals testified on S.F.4301: Joel Carlson, Lobbyist
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10:21 - Senator Oumou Verbeten passes the gavel to Senator Latz Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails The following individuals testified on S.F.4301: Joel Carlson, Lobbyist
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S.F. 3628: Senator Champion: Cause of action for violations of civil rights under the color of law creation.
SF 3628 is taken from the table. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A2 amendment - prevails by voice
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SF 3628 is taken from the table. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A2 amendment - prevails by voice
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S.F. 3660: Senator Latz: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Use of Force Investigations Unit to conduct investigations of incidents involving federal agents requirement.
SF 3660 is taken from the table.
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SF 3660 is taken from the table.
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S.F. 3699: Senator Latz: Civil arrests prohibition for persons attending court proceedings.
8:52 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger SF 3699 is taken from the table. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3699: John Boehler, Policy Council for the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Senator Latz moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment.. Page 2, line 24 Delete the ellipses and insert "December 31st, 2026" Page 3, line 26 Delete the ellipses and insert "December 31st, 2026" Page 4, line 11 Delete the ellipses and insert "December 31st, 2026" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Latz moves the language from SF --- be added to SF 3699 - prevails Senator Latz moves the language of 3628 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails Senator Latz moves the language of 3660 be incorporated into 3699 - prevails Senator Latz moves the language of 3688 be incorporated into 3699 - prevails Senator Clark moves the language of 3570 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails Senator Pappas moves the language of 3803 be incorporated in SF 3699 - prevails Senator Oumou Verbeten moves the language of SF 3616 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails Senator ____ moves the language of SF 3611 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails 9:47 - Senator Seeberger gavels for a brief recess 9:56 - Senator Oumou Verbeten reconvenes the meeting.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3699, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
8:52 - Senator Latz passes the gavel to Senator Seeberger SF 3699 is taken from the table. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice The following individuals testified on S.F.3699: John Boehler, Policy Council for the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Senator Latz moved an oral amendment to the A1 amendment.. Page 2, line 24 Delete the ellipses and insert "December 31st, 2026" Page 3, line 26 Delete the ellipses and insert "December 31st, 2026" Page 4, line 11 Delete the ellipses and insert "December 31st, 2026" MOTION PREVAILED Senator Latz moves the language from SF --- be added to SF 3699 - prevails Senator Latz moves the language of 3628 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails Senator Latz moves the language of 3660 be incorporated into 3699 - prevails Senator Latz moves the language of 3688 be incorporated into 3699 - prevails Senator Clark moves the language of 3570 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails Senator Pappas moves the language of 3803 be incorporated in SF 3699 - prevails Senator Oumou Verbeten moves the language of SF 3616 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails Senator ____ moves the language of SF 3611 be incorporated into SF 3699 - prevails 9:47 - Senator Seeberger gavels for a brief recess 9:56 - Senator Oumou Verbeten reconvenes the meeting.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3699, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4257: Senator Latz: Victim of domestic violence petitioning a court for an order releasing the victim from a shared wireless plan authorization provision.
Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4257, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Latz moves adoption of the A1 amendment - prevails by voice
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4257, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4144: Senator Westlin: Certain buildings usage of chemical irritants disclosure requirement provision.
Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails
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Senator Westlin moves adoption of the A1 author's amendment - prevails
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S.F. 3688: Senator Murphy: Civil action against a person for failure to render aid in certain circumstances authorization provision.
SF 3688 is taken from the table. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A6 amendment - prevails by voice
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SF 3688 is taken from the table. Senator Latz moves adoption of the A6 amendment - prevails by voice
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S.F. 3590: Senator Port: Circumstances when a person may conceal their identity in public modification and specific exceptions creation for law enforcement officers.
SF 3590 is taken from the table.
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SF 3590 is taken from the table.
Be laid over.
This hearing has been moved from Friday March 20 to Thursday March 19 in observance of Eid.
Additional bills have been added. Testimony and documents for the following bills must be received by Wednesday, March 18 at 5 p.m. Only requests submitted at the link and documents that meet the posted requirements for this hearing will be accepted. Testimony or documents to provisions other than those explicitly within the purview of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will not be accepted.
Additional bills will be added.
SF3628, SF3660, SF3699, SF3688, SF3590 The above files were heard on Friday, February 20, 2026. No additional testimony or documents will be taken on these bills.
03.19.2026 Time Blocks As best practicable, bills will be heard within the time block in the attached document.
Amendments Amendments will be added to the corresponding agenda item throughout the hearing and are posted here this evening for public notification.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 pm
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Kyra Layman, Legislative Assistant (CLA) |