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.
HF 450 (Stephenson) Crime of organized retail theft established, release of financial account information to law enforcement provided, burglary crimes following trespass notice amended, and time period for search warrant on financial institutions established.
HF 610 (Wolgamott) Addressing mental health in law enforcement and first responder communities funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 1200 (Wolgamott) State and local jail and prison inmates required to be housed in public owned and operated jails and prisons, and state and counties prohibited from contracting with private prisons.
HF 818 (Feist) Violence prevention project research center funding provided, and money appropriated.
*Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.
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Bills Added:
HF450
(Stephenson) - Crime of organized retail theft established, release of financial account information to law enforcement provided, burglary crimes following trespass notice amended, and time period for search warrant on financial institutions established.
HF610
(Wolgamott) - Addressing mental health in law enforcement and first responder communities funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1200
(Wolgamott) - State and local jail and prison inmates required to be housed in publicly owned and operated jails and prisons, and state and counties prohibited from contracting with private prisons.
HF818
(Feist) - Violence prevention project research center funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 396 (Becker-Finn) Safe storage of firearms and ammunition required, locking device required to be included in each firearm transfer, and criminal penalties imposed.
HF 14 (Pinto) Criminal background checks required for firearm transfers, and grounds modified for disqualification of transferee permit.
HF 15 (Frazier) Law enforcement and family members enabled to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm, and money appropriated.
HF 601 (Her) Lost and stolen firearms required to be reported promptly to law enforcement.
*Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.
AMENDMENT DEADLINE: Feb. 2nd, 10:30 AM, amendment to the amendments due by 4pm, Feb. 2nd. All amendments must be emailed to the Committee Administrator.
TESTIMONY: The committee has reached its capacity for public testimony for the hearing on Friday, Feb. 3rd. Written testimony is encouraged. All written testimony or letters must be submitted to the Committee Administrator at ellen.mcdaniel@house.mn.gov by 4 PM, Feb. 2nd. Please submit in Word Doc or PDF format.
*** The Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee hearing on Friday, Feb. 3rd will be a ticketed event. The hearing will be broadcasted on the Minnesota House Live Webcast and Mobile Streaming. There will also be an overflow room at the Capitol.
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Bills Added:
HF396
(Becker-Finn) - Safe storage of firearms and ammunition required, violation of safe storage statute included as ineligibility to possess firearm, locking device required to be included in each firearm transfer, and criminal penalties imposed.
HF14
(Pinto) - Criminal background checks required for firearms transfers, and grounds for disqualification of transferee permit modified.
HF15
(Frazier) - Law enforcement and family members enabled to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm, and money appropriated.
HF601
(Her) - Lost and stolen firearms required to be reported promptly to law enforcement, and money appropriated.
HF 803 (Moller) Enhanced sentences clarified for kidnapping offenses.
HF 686 (Moller) Tracking device expanded use authorized during stolen vehicle investigations.
HF 281 (Witte) Law enforcement agencies required to report carjacking data to commissioner of public safety, and commissioner required to publish carjacking data in commissioner's annual uniform crime report.
*Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.
*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 at ellen.mcdaniel@house.mn.gov by 10:30 am the day before the hearing (Feb. 1st).
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Bills Added:
HF30
(Richardson) - Catalytic converter purchase or acquisition requirements established, penalties provided, and money appropriated.
HF803
(Moller) - Enhanced sentences clarified for kidnapping offenses.
HF686
(Moller) - Tracking device expanded use authorized during stolen vehicle investigations.
HF281
(Witte) - Law enforcement agencies required to report carjacking data to commissioner of public safety, and commissioner required to publish carjacking data in commissioner's annual uniform crime report.
HF 822 (Curran) County and local authorities authorized to share data with POST Board when board has ordered investigation into peace officer misconduct.
HF 823 (Curran) Law enforcement agencies authorized to share criminal history background check data with Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Overview Presentation of MN Office of Ombuds for Corrections
HF 745 (Tabke) Removal of ombudsperson only for just cause authorized.
HF 357 (Urdahl) Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision; reimbursement provided of transportation expenses incurred by counties.
*Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.
*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 by 10:30 am the day before the hearing (Jan. 30th).
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:
HF822
(Curran) - County and local authorities authorized to share data with POST Board when board has ordered investigation into peace officer misconduct.
HF823
(Curran) - Law enforcement agencies authorized to share criminal history background check data with Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
HF745
(Tabke) - Department of Corrections; ombudsperson removal authorized only for just cause.
HF357
(Urdahl) - Interstate Compact for Adult Supervision; reimbursement of transportation expenses incurred by counties provided.
HF 91 (Liebling) Abortion regulating statutes repealed, sex offenses repealed, statutes governing the sale of articles and information and prohibiting advertisements repealed, limitation removed on performance of abortions at birth centers, language stricken regarding medical assistance coverage of abortion, limitation removed on MinnesotaCare coverage of abortion, and conforming changes made. (Pending Referral)
HF 506 (Koznick) Equine therapy to first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
*Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.
*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 by 10:30 am the day before the hearing (Jan. 25).
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:
HF91
(Liebling) - Abortion regulating statutes repealed, sex offenses repealed, statutes governing the sale of articles and information and prohibiting advertisements repealed, limitation removed on performance of abortions at birth centers, language stricken regarding medical assistance coverage of abortion, limitation removed on MinnesotaCare coverage of abortion, and conforming changes made.
HF506
(Koznick) - Equine therapy to first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder grant funding provided, and money appropriated.