Public Notice Date: 3/23/2026 4:13 PM
Documents added[Revision 6]
Location: 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Chair: Senator Tou Xiong*Agenda items may be added or removed.
Please submit documents to Committee Administrator, mikayla.mtanous@mnsenate.gov by Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00pm. 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 25, 2026 at 12:00pm.
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 25, 2026 at 12:00pm.
Please email the submission in following pdf format: yearmonthday_bill number_organization_testimony-or-handout
Example: 20260329_SF2373_MinnesotaOrganizationName_Testimony
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SLG POLICY OMNIBUS
SF4555 is the vehicle for the State and Local Government Committeee omnibus policy bill . Please reference the Delete Everything (DE) .
Omnibus walk through will occur on Thursday, March 26. Mark up and vote out will occur on Friday, March 27.
Agenda:
S.F. 4759 PappasCesar Chavez Day elimination provision(Will be laid on the table)
S.F. 4111 ChampionSoftware modernization and outreach appropriationTestifier:
- Kris Kewitsch, Executive Director, Charities Review Council
S.F. 4637 CwodzinskiState historic sites contracts permissionTestifier:
- • David Kelliher, Minnesota Historical Society
S.F. 4037 ClarkAlternative approval process for certain zoning procedures repeal for certain first class citiesTestifier:
- Jason Wittenberg, Manager of Code Development, City of Minneapolis
S.F. 4149 Hemmingsen-JaegerChange provisions for grants managementTestifier:
- Betsy Hayes, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Administration
S.F. 4367 XiongHousing and redevelopment agencies utilizing certain long-term equity investment authority authorization and qualifying government investment types modificationsTestifier:
Richard Kolodziejski, Political Director MN/ND/SD, Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters
S.F. 4555 XiongPublic television station block grants eligibility modification**SLG policy omnibus vehicle**
S.F. 2320 PappasLocal governmental units authorization to prohibit or restrict the possession of dangerous weapons, ammunition, or explosives in local government-owned or leased buildings and landTestifiers:
- Moriah Day, National Shooting Sports Foundation (REMOTE)
- Rebecca Noecker, Council President, St. Paul (REMOTE)
- Anna Leamy, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, MN Gun Owners Caucus
- Brian Gosch, Minnesota State Director, NRA
- Katie Topinka, Intergovernmental Relations Director, City of Minneapolis
S.F. 4640 KupecPreclude state employees and legislators from taking employment with grant recipients in certain situations Unofficial Minutes