Votes at a glance: Conference committee adopts penalties, extensions, data-practices changes, DOC and policing provisions

The Public Safety and Judiciary Conference Committee on May 10 approved a range of motions by voice vote, adopting multiple stand-alone provisions and several items to be incorporated into the conference report.

The actions below reflect motions taken on the committee floor and the mover identified in the transcript. All motions recorded in the transcript were adopted by voice vote and the transcript records "motion prevails" following the voice vote.

Votes at a glance (motion — mover — outcome):

- Extension of Ramsey County Youth Home funding (Article 2 R29, Senate language, lines 31.1–31.16) — moved by Senator Uma Verbatim — approved by voice vote. The motion extends the time for funds appropriated in 2023 to remain available while licensing and vendor procurement proceed.

- Extension for Grand Portage coast guard equipment and position (Article 2 R27, House language, lines 20.1–20.17) — moved by Chair Mueller — approved by voice vote. The committee said acquisition of a boat was delayed and the extension allows the project to proceed.

- Increased penalties for assault of firefighter or EMS personnel (Article 4, senate language lines 73.2–73.25) — moved by Senator Seabird — approved by voice vote. The adopted language increases penalties (from a two-year felony/$4,000 fine to a three-year felony/$6,000 fine) for assault with demonstrable bodily…