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Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

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Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/16/2023
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HF 1161 (Wolgamott) Exclusions to the definition of public employee modified.

HF 1056 (Edelson) Sexual harassment or abuse settlements as severance payment prohibited, and state income tax subtraction allowed for damages received.
Julie Risser
Artika Roller, MNCASA

HF 865 (Hollins) Building and construction contract requirements modified and clarified.
Patrick Lee-O'Halloran, MSA Chapter Counsel, Attorney at PJL Law Construction & ADR PLLC.
Tamara Sundby, GTS HVAC
Paulita LaPlante, Prescription Landscape
Jim Cownie, Deputy Chief Counsel, MnDOT
Cameron Boyd, General Counsel, Metropolitan Airport Commission
Laura Ziegler, Associated General Contractors
Patrick Hynes, Minnesota Contractor Coalition

If you would like to testify or provide written materials for the hearing, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF865 (Hollins) - Building and construction contract requirements modified and clarified.
HF1056 (Edelson) - Sexual harassment or abuse settlements as severance payment prohibited, and state income tax subtraction allowed for damages received.
HF1161 (Wolgamott) - Public employee definition exclusions modified.
Attachments:
HF 865 - MCLA Letter of Support.pdf (2/14/2023)
H1161A1-15322692930386691637.pdf (2/15/2023)
H1056A2.pdf (2/15/2023)
02152023081358-0001.pdf (2/15/2023)
HF865 Subcontractor Indemnity letter.pdf (2/15/2023)
HF865. SF754. Supporters. 2023.pdf (2/15/2023)
MCLA Supports HF865. SF.754.pdf (2/15/2023)
MNLA letter.pdf (2/15/2023)
Plumbers letter.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865 SF754. NFSA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865. SF754. NECA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865.SF754. MMCA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865.SF754. MSA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support Letter HF865.SF754 MPTA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865.SF574. TICA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MDPA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MECA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MFCA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MPWEA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Unfair Contract Ex. GC Sub MNDOT Job. Pass HF865.SF754.pdf (2/15/2023)
Article. MNDOT Failing Diverse Contracting Goals.pdf (2/16/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/14/2023
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HF 23 (Wolgamott) Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act
Tamara Nelsen, Executive Director, AgriGrowth Council
Greg Endres, Greg's Meat Processing, Hampton MN
Claudia Ambriz, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Dan Lenway, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Matt Karnes, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Xiomara Torres, Worthington MN UFCW Local 663 member
Jalysha Lopez, Worthington MN UFCW Local 663 member
Phimpha Keomany, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Berhane, Bekele, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Dan Barnes, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Callie Martell, Austin MN UFCW Local 663 member
Rena Wong, President, MN UFCW Local 663
Jama Alimad, Greater MN Worker Center
Ma Elena Gutierrez, Fe y Justicia

If you would like to testify or provide materials for the committee, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5:00pm Monday, February 13, 2023

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF23 (Wolgamott) - Safe workplaces for meat and poultry processing workers provided, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H0023DE2-8582341780688734518.pdf (2/13/2023)
HF 23 Preliminary Fiscal Note.pdf (2/13/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/9/2023
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HF 1104 (Koegel) Employer retaliation provisions modified, and pregnancy accommodations modified
Kate Perushek, Deputy Commissioner, Dept of Labor and Industry
Keisha Mitchell, Program Manager, Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects (AABC)
Donna Cassutt, Chief of Staff, Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison
Megan J. Peterson, Executive Director, Gender Justice
Lauryn Schothorst, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

HF 284 (Norris) Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided
Justin Rost, Executive Director, Helmets to Hardhats, USMC veteran
Erich Scheele, Union Carpenter, Army Reservist
Tom Dicklich, Executive Director, MN Building and Construction Trades Council

HF 981 (Hicks) State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public
Linda Hood, Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2022-2023
Greg Metz, Plan Review Unit manager, Dept of Labor and Industry

The committee is no longer accepting in-person testimony, if you would like to submit written testimony you can send it to travis.reese@house.mn.gov

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF1104 (Koegel) - Employer retaliation provisions modified, and pregnancy accommodations modified.
HF284 (Norris) - Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
HF981 (Hicks) - State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public, and rulemaking authorized.
Attachments:
2023.02.06 MN Biz Group Ltr re HF 1104.pdf (2/7/2023)
Personal Statement_HF 981_Bathroom Mission.pdf (2/7/2023)
Adult Changing Stations.pdf (2/8/2023)
PN3_Support HF 1104_Preg Accom__Labor & Industry_02.09.23.pdf (2/8/2023)
6-12 LH 4x6card_Revised 15Jun2022.pdf (2/8/2023)
The Arc Minnesota_Letter of Support HF 981.pdf (2/8/2023)
Adult Changing Table comparison flyer.pdf (2/8/2023)
Colorful Changing Spaces Flyer.pdf (2/8/2023)
AMBO. Letter of Concern. HF981.pdf (2/8/2023)
H1104A1.pdf (2/8/2023)
H1104A2.pdf (2/8/2023)
H1104A3.pdf (2/8/2023)
Letter in Support of Adult Size Changing tables in Public restrooms.pdf (2/8/2023)
Letter for HF 981.pdf (2/8/2023)
HF 981 Letter.pdf (2/8/2023)
Adult Changing Table Testimony.pdf (2/8/2023)
020623 HF 981 (Adult Changing Facilities) FINAL.pdf (2/8/2023)
Robert Wagner_Written Testimony HF 981.pdf (2/9/2023)
HF 981 testimony.pdf (2/9/2023)
LIUNA Letter of Support Helmets to Hardhats House Labor 020923.pdf (2/9/2023)
Helmets to Hardhats Budget.pdf (2/9/2023)
Helmets to Hardhats handout.pdf (2/9/2023)
Helmets to Hardhats Financial Report.pdf (2/9/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/7/2023
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HF 2 (Richardson) Paid Family Medical Leave program established
Deb Fitzpatrick, Children’s Defense Fund-MN
Nicole Blissenbach, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry
Adam Duininck, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
John Reynolds, NFIB
Tess Schlicksup, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Minnesota Nurses Association
David Benowitz, Craft & Crew
Paula Soderberg, Morrissey Hospitality
Annaka Larson, Teacher at Wellstone Elementary in St. Paul, Education MN
Lauryn Schothorst, MN Chamber of Commerce
Kim Lewis, MN School Boards Association
Ross Widmoyer
Corey Anderson, MAHU and NAIFA.
Gavin Hanson, Minnesota Business Partnership
Alex Hassel, League of MN Cities

This committee hearing is no longer accepting testifiers, if you would like to submit written testimony please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF2 (Richardson) - Paid family, bonding, and applicant's serious medical condition benefits provided; employment leaves regulated and required; income tax withholdings authorized and taxes imposed; penalties authorized; actuarial report required; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
MN Small Biz PFML Comp Chart - Feb 1.pdf (2/2/2023)
H0002A21.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-Humphrey School Paid Leave Report.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-In MN Its Time for Paid Leave -Chomilo, StarTribune.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-Main Street Alliance MN PFML Storybook May2019.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-MDH Maternity Leave after Childbirth - Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-MN PFML Report 2019 U of M Institute for Women's Policy Research.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-National Caregivers Alliance Paid Leave Fact Sheet 2018.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2SF2-PFML One Pager with Coalition List.pdf (2/6/2023)
AARP PFML LTR - House Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committee.pdf (2/6/2023)
Opposition to HF-SF-2.pdf (2/6/2023)
PN3_Support HF 2_PFML_Labor & Industry_02.06.23.pdf (2/6/2023)
H0002A15-12055138250348439382.pdf (2/6/2023)
H0002A17-11222360936718140500.pdf (2/6/2023)
H0002A18.pdf (2/6/2023)
H0002A20.pdf (2/6/2023)
2.7 PFML.pdf (2/6/2023)
Paid Leave Mandates_1pger_United for Jobs_Jan2023.pdf (2/6/2023)
H0002A22.pdf (2/6/2023)
Medical Alley HF 2 Labor and Industry.pdf (2/6/2023)
HospitalityMinnesota_MNHouse_Labor_PaidFamilyMedicalLeave_2023.02.07.pdf (2/6/2023)
HF2 Letter_Rep_Richardson.pdf (2/6/2023)
PFML House Labor 02.07.23.pdf (2/6/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/2/2023
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Overview of Department of Labor and Industry
Nicole Blissenbach, Commissioner

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Attachments:
2023 DLI agency overview final.pdf (2/1/2023)
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