Meetings are listed by date with the most recent meeting at the top. If there is a television recording of the meeting links to that format will be available below.
*HF2917 (Hansen) Lottery in lieu tax modified.
*HF2917 received a full hearing with testimony on February 17, 2022. The action on this bill will be limited to taking procedural action to send the bill to the Ways and Means Committee.
HF4649 (Hollins) Environment and natural resources trust renewal provided, Minnesota Resource Legislative-Citizen Commission changes made, and constitutional amendment proposed.
HF4850 (Hansen) Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources membership and terms modified, fund disbursement availability modified, and appointments provided.
**Amendments are due for all bills by 4:30pm, Friday, May 6, 2022.
Public Testimony
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Scotland.Kraker@house.mn by 3:00pm, Saturday, May 7, 2022. Testimony may be limited due to time constraints.
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn. Written testimony will be accepted if submitted by 4:30pm, Friday, May 6, 2022. Written Testimony on amendments will be accepted if submitted by 3:00pm, Saturday, May 7, 2022.
To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF4649
(Hollins) - Environment and natural resources trust fund renewal and modification provided, providing for housing fund and Housing Fund Council, lottery provisions modified, money appropriated, and constitutional amendment proposed.
HF4850
(Hansen) - Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources membership and terms modified, fund disbursement availability modified, requirements established for capital projects, and appointments provided.
HF2917
(Hansen) - Lottery in lieu tax modified.
SF4062 (Hansen) Omnibus environment, natural resources, and tourism bill.
This committee hearing will be held in person, with remote participation available for members and others, pursuant to Temporary Senate Rule 12.1(b). To submit written testimony, please email Jesse.McArdell@senate.mn by 8:00 AM on Monday, May 9.
To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
SF4062
(Hansen) - Omnibus environment, natural resources, and tourism bill.
HF4492 (Hansen) Environment and Natural Resources Omnibus Bill.
Public Testimony, Omnibus bill markup and vote.
*The deadline to submit amendments electronically to the Committee Administrator (Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn) is 1pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Public Testimony
• If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Scotland.Kraker@house.mn by 6:00pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2022
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn. Written testimony on the DE will be accepted if submitted by 1:00 PM, April 6, 2022. Written Testimony on amendments to the DE will be accepted if submitted by 6:00pm, Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF4492
(Hansen) - Omnibus environment, natural resources, and tourism bill.
Walk-through of Delete-All amendment to HF4492 (Hansen) Environment and Natural Resources Omnibus Bill.
*No action will be taken.
**An author’s delete-all amendment to HF4492 (Hansen) is posted below. The deadline to submit amendments electronically to the Committee Administrator (Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn) is 1pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF4492
(Hansen) - Omnibus environment, natural resources, and tourism bill.
HF3146 (Lee) Environment; air quality permit analysis requirements modified, environmental justice area identified, and demographic analysis required.
HF3311 (Ecklund) Clean Water Act; funding provided for state to assume 404 permitting, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2624 (Lippert) Property assessed clean energy program modified.
**Amendments are due for HF3146 (Lee), HF3311 (Ecklund), and HF2624 (Lippert) by Thursday, 8:30am, March 31, 2022.
HF4736 (Hansen) Wastewater and water supply project climate issue rulemaking required.
*HF3916 (Sandell) State land easement and leasing conveying requirements modified. (Motion to take from the table).
**Amendments are due for HF4376 (Hansen) and HF3916 (Sandell) by Thursday, 5:30pm, March 31, 2022.
Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn • If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Scotland.Kraker@house.mn at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing to get instructions.
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 8:30am, Thursday, March 31, 2022.
•If you plan to submit written testimony on HF4736 (Hansen) or HF3916 (Sandell), please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 5:30pm, Thursday, March 31, 2022.
To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF3146
(Lee) - Environment; air quality permit analysis requirements modified, environmental justice area identified, and demographic analysis required.
HF3311
(Ecklund) - Clean Water Act; funding provided for state to assume 404 permitting, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2624
(Lippert) - Property assessed clean energy program modified.
HF3916
(Sandell) - State land easement and leasing conveying requirements modified.
HF4736
(Hansen) - Wastewater and water supply project climate issue rulemaking required, water infrastructure funding program modified, lead service line replacement provided, and money appropriated.
Governor’s Environment and Natural Resources Supplemental Budget Recommendations Presentation
HF4407 (Hansen) Natural resources reports due date modified; snowmobile registration, state trail, state park reservation policies, timber permit due date, walk-in access program enrolled land use, special permit issuance to use motorized vehicles in wildlife management areas, resident license requirements, and firearm provisions modified; blaze orange or blaze pink requirements for ground blinds established; nonlethal hazing of deer and elk causing damage to crops authorized; angling allowed with two lines; and rulemaking required.
HF766 (Hansen) Additional seed label information required, certain seed uses prohibited, and product stewardship required for corn and soybean seed coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticide.
*Amendments are due for all bills by 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Public Testimony:
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn • If you wish to testify, please contact Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn and copy Scotland.Kraker@house.mn at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing to get instructions.
• If you plan to submit written testimony, please send to Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn by 1:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF4407
(Hansen) - Various natural resources provisions modified, blaze orange or blaze pink requirements for ground blinds established, nonlethal hazing of deer and elk causing damage to crops authorized, angling allowed with two lines, and rulemaking required.
HF766
(Hansen) - Coated seed defined, certain seed sales and uses prohibited, disposal of seeds regulated, consumer guidance required, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.