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SenateThursday, March 19, 2026 11:00 AM 

State and Local Government

Public Notice Date: 3/18/2026 11:35 AM
Location: Hybrid Hearing 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg. and Remote

Chair: Senator Tou Xiong

*Agenda items may be added or removed.

Please submit documents to Committee Administrator, mikayla.mtanous@mnsenate.gov by Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm. Late submissions may not be posted in advance of the hearing or included in prepared materials for committee members.

TESTIMONY: 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 Administrator, mikayla.mtanous@mnsenate.gov by Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:30pm.

Requests for Zoom testimony must be made at least 24 hours in advance. 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 AND HANDOUTS: Written testimony is encouraged. To submit written testimony or hand-outs, email Committee Administrator, mikayla.mtanous@mnsenate.gov by Wednesday, March 18 at 2:30pm.

Please email the submission in following pdf format: yearmonthday_bill number_organization_testimony-or-handout
Example: 20250329_SF2373_MinnesotaOrganizationName_Testimony

Agenda:

Call to Order
S.F. 3733 WiklundMethod of deposit modification of fines collected related to home care licensing surveys and investigations

**Testimony will not be accepted**

S.F. 4455 DrazkowskiCity of Lake City port authority powers modification

Testifiers: - Doug Grout, Executive Director, Lake City Port Authority - Brian Quinn, Mayor, Lake City

S.F. 4075 PhaSecret War in Laos veterans benefits availability modifications and eligibility process establishment by the commissioner of veterans affairs requirement provision

Testifier: - Yee Xiong, Raven FAC

S.F. 3593 KuneshConstitutional Amendment proposal to modify the permanent school fund investment, management, and distribution policy

Testifiers: - Aaron Vande Linde, Director, Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands - Nate Blumenshine, Vice President of Fixed Income, Minnesota State Board of Investments

S.F. 3750 KuneshRequire the commissioner of labor and industry to amend the rules related to school storm shelters

Testifiers: - Tracey Fiereck, Director of Business Services, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School (REMOTE) - Chris Kampa, Director of Finance and Operations, Cambridge-Isanti School (REMOTE)

S.F. 4555 XiongPublic television station block grants eligibility modification

Testifier: - Bill Strusinski, Friends of Minnesota Public Television

Unofficial Minutes

Eid break begins on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8:00am. Legislative activities resume on Friday, March 20 at 8:00am (may change based on religious tradition).

The Easter/Passover break begins on Friday, March 27 at 5:00pm. Legislative activities resume on Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00am.


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