Public Notice Date: 3/24/2026 4:16 PM
Documents added[Revision 9]
Location: Hybrid Hearing 1150 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 Thursday, March 26, 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 Thursday, March 26, 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 Thursday, March 26, 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. 3959 ClarkSafe at Home program protections, remedies, and provisions modification S.F. 1717 HoffmanYouLead2025 appropriation**DE will be adopted in committee to reflect SF1131**
Testifiers:
- Petra Brokken (REMOTE)
- SchaOn Blodgett (REMOTE)
- Leo Cashman (REMOTE)
- Rachel Romanelli, Government Relations Chair, American Massage Therapy Association
- Carrie Borchardt
- Christine Hoober, AMTA
- Barbara York
S.F. 4660 Johnson StewartProcedure to select the Hennepin County medical examiner modificationTestifier:
- Shawn Wilson, Director, Medical Examiners Operations, Hennepin County
S.F. 4661 Johnson StewartCoroners and medical examiners disposition of decedents' personal property provisions modificationsTestifier:
- Shawn Wilson, Director, Medical Examiners Operations, Hennepin County
S.F. 4736 PhaHmong heritage week of observance establishmentTestifiers:
- Pang Yang, Executive Director, MN Zej Zog
- Dr. Kha Yang, Educator Scholar Expert, MN Zej Zog
S.F. 3685 KuneshCertain libraries' electronic book and digital audiobook license agreements or contracts terms prohibition provisionTestifiers:
- Todd Hill, Hill Capitol Strategies, Association of American Publishers
- Sarah Hawkins, MN Library Association
S.F. 3625 KuneshEducator licensing and standards provisions modifications and appropriationTestifier:
- Yelena Bailey, Executive Director, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
S.F. 4769 Hemmingsen-JaegerAttorney general responsibilities specification in civil law enforcement actionsTestifier:
- Chris McNulty, General Counsel, Minnesota Management and Budget
S.F. 4874 GustafsonState contracts preclusion with a person or business convicted of fraud S.F. 4889 GustafsonNoncommercial radio station grants eligibility modifications and appropriationTestifier:
- Joel Glaser, President and CEO, AMPERS
S.F. 4719 WiklundHuman Services Systems Steering Committee establishmentTestifier:
- Sydney Spreck, Political Affairs Coordinator, MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
S.F. 4640 KupecPreclude state employees and legislators from taking employment with grant recipients in certain situations S.F. 4555 XiongPublic television station block grants eligibility modification**SLG policy omnibus**
S.F. 4515 DuckworthCertain prize and ticket limits modificationTestifier:
- Rachel Jenner, Executive Director, Allied Charities Of Minnesota
S.F. 2061 DuckworthResidential property rights with regard to flag display limitation prohibition S.F. 4749 WeberTask Force establishment on Housing Taxes and FeesTestifier:
- Grace Keliher, BAM-Builders Association of Minnesota
S.F. 3252 BahrDelegates attending an amendment convention held under Article V of the United States Constitution selection process provision Unofficial Minutes