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Public Safety Finance and Policy

4/9/2025
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1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 2432 (Novotny / Moller) Protection from report of fictitious emergency extended to all state or local correctional employees; Tribal Nation access and use of community supervisions services subsidy clarified; post-incarceration supervision provisions codified; obsolete administrative rules repealed; various other public safety, judiciary, and corrections provisions modified; and money appropriated.

Note: A delete-all amendment that inserts the language of the House Public Safety Budget Bill and the budget spreadsheet been posted. House staff will do a walk-through of the bill and public testimony will be taken at the Tuesday, April 8 hearing.

The Committee will consider amendments, hold member discussion and pass the bill out of committee at the Wednesday hearing. There will be no further opportunity for public testimony at Wednesday’s hearing.

4. Adjourn

If you have any questions, you may contact John Hultquist, the Committee Administrator for Wednesday's hearing, at john.hultquist@house.mn.gov
Bills Added:
HF2432 (Novotny) - Public safety policy and finance bill.
Attachments:
HF 2432 DE2 amendment - House Omnibus language.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE 2 Budget spreadsheet.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 A1 amendment DPS policy.pdf (4/8/2025)
HF 2432 A2 amendment Grand Portage appropriation extension.pdf (4/8/2025)
HF 2432 A3 amendment DOC policy.pdf (4/8/2025)
HF 2432 A5 DOC Housing and Support rider.pdf (4/8/2025)
HF 2432 A6 Amendment delete Brady-Giglio.pdf (4/9/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

4/8/2025
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HF 2432 (Novotny) Protection from report of fictitious emergency extended to all state or local correctional employees; Tribal Nation access and use of community supervisions services subsidy clarified; post-incarceration supervision provisions codified; obsolete administrative rules repealed; various other public safety, judiciary, and corrections provisions modified; and money appropriated. *

*HF 2432 will be used as the vehicle for the House Public Safety Finance bill. A DE amendment and spreadsheet will be posted when it is available.

TESTIMONY: Requests for in-person testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 5:00 PM, April 7th, 2025. 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.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Requests to submit written testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 5:00 PM, April 7th, 2025. All written testimony must be submitted in PDF format and not include hyperlinks.

Items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.

Bills Added:
HF2432 (Novotny) - Public safety policy and finance bill.
Attachments:
HF 2432 DE2 Public Safety Finance Bill Language.pdf (4/5/2025)
HF 2432 House Public Safety Finance Bill Agreement - Spreadsheet.pdf (4/5/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 Dept of Public Safety Written Testimony.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 League of Minnesota Cities Letter of Support.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 Metro Cities Letter.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 MN Board of Firefighter Training and Education Letter of Support.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 Victim Services Coalitions Letter of Support.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 Worth Rises Written Testimony.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 Amendment Bill Summary.pdf (4/7/2025)
Committee Agenda 4.8.25.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 Association of Minnesota Counties Letter.pdf (4/7/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 Dept of Corrections Letter.pdf (4/8/2025)
HF 2432 DE2 MN Chiefs of Police Association Letter of Support.pdf (4/8/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

4/2/2025
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1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 963 (Rarick) Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act.

Note: This bill was heard during the February 25, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting and public testimony was taken at that time. There will be no additional public testimony on this bill. The Committee will consider an amendment and plan to move the bill out of committee.

4. HF 538 (Stier) Use of deadly force by peace officer to protect person from apparent death modified.

Note: This bill was heard during the March 4, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting and public testimony was taken at that time. There will be no additional public testimony on this bill. The Committee will consider an amendment and plan to move the bill out of committee.

5. HF 3006 (Moller / Novotny) Department of Corrections deficiency funding request.

6. HF 2825 (Hudson) Access to expunged conviction records of applicants for licenses and positions in private security industry provided.

7. HF 467 (Harder) Sunset of correctional fees repealed.

8. HF 2812 (Stier) Commissioner of corrections required to charge a fee for incarcerated person communication services.

9. HF 2892 (Novotny) Community justice reinvestment account in the special revenue fund eliminated.

10. HF 2532 (Novotny) Community crime and violence prevention account eliminated, and unexpended amount transferred to the general fund.

11. HF 2875 (Nash) Crime of damage or theft to telecommunications equipment extended to broadband and cable services.

12. Adjourn

Removed from the agenda:
-HF 1567 (Duran) Personal information protections currently available for judicial officials extended to peace officers.
-HF 1354 (Moller) House Public Safety Committee Policy Omnibus. The bill was passed out of committee on April 1.


Testimony: Written testimony and requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to john.hultquist@house.mn.gov, the Committee Administrator for this hearing, no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony will be limited due to committee time constraints. Written testimony is strongly encouraged. Amendments and committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF963 (Rarick) - Commissioner of corrections authorized to revoke earned incentive credits granted under Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act, and earned incentive release and supervision abatement status modified.
HF538 (Stier) - Deadly force by peace officer modified to protect person from death.
HF2825 (Hudson) - Access to expunged conviction records of applicants for licenses and positions in private security and private detective industry provided.
HF467 (Harder) - Sunset of correctional fees repealed.
HF2812 (Stier) - Commissioner of corrections required to charge a fee for incarcerated person communication services.
HF2892 (Novotny) - Community justice reinvestment account in the special revenue fund eliminated.
HF2532 (Novotny) - Community crime and violence prevention account eliminated, and unexpended amount transferred to the general fund.
HF2875 (Nash) - Crime of damage or theft to telecommunications equipment extended to broadband and cable services.
HF3006 (Moller) - Funding provided for deficiencies in the budget of the Department of Corrections, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF 1354 DE2 amendment - public safety policy bill.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 963 A2 Amendment - supervision added.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 538 A2 amendment - perceived replaces apparent.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2825 A1 amendment - title addition.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 467 DE1 authors amendment.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2825 Richard Hodsdon support letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 467 Institute for Justice opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2812 ISAIAH opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Goodhue County Court Services opposition letter.docx.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Brooklyn Park opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Brown County Probation opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Brown County Truancy Program opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Cass County Probation opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Community Justice Action Fund opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Everytown for Gun Safety opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Giffords opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Health Alliance for Violence Intervention opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Lutheran Social Service letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Moms Demand Action opposition testimony.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Rise Up Partnership opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 The Link opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 2532 Tri-County Community Corrections opposition letter.pdf (4/1/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

4/1/2025
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Chair Moller will have the gavel.

HF 1354 (Moller) Scope of video made available by Bureau of Criminal Apprehension limited for officer-involved death investigations. *

*A DE to HF 1354 will be posted when it is available. The DE will contain language that will make up the House Public Safety Policy bill. Please see PDF attachment with a list of bills that will be included.

HF 1901 (Moller) School safety provisions modified, anonymous threat reporting system grants provided for schools, active shooter incidents and active shooter threats reporting required, Minnesota Fusion Center reporting modified, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 2124 (Hussein) Ramsey County Sheriff's Office grant provided for event security and community engagement, and money appropriated.

HF 2130 (Kraft) Length of driver's license revocations related to certain offenses, length of time individuals must participate in the ignition interlock program modified, and ignition interlock program participants required to complete a treatment or rehabilitation program before reinstatement of full driving privileges.

HF 2260 (Curran) Department of Human Services policy bill sections modified on background studies, fraud prevention, Department of Corrections reconsiderations, kickback crimes, and appeals divisions worker protections; and criminal penalties provided. *

*Testimony and discussion of HF 2260 will focus on the provisions that fall within the Public Safety Committee’s jurisdiction. Section 27 related to criminal penalties.

HF 2099 (Johnson, P) Local government emergency management provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

HF 104 (Feist) Confidentiality established for restorative justice practices participants, and data classified. *

*No further testimony will be taken on HF 104. The bill was heard in the Public Safety Committee on March 26, 2025, where public testimony was taken.

HF 134 (Feist) Violence prevention project research center funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1769 (Feist) Community supervision funding provided, and money appropriated.

Items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.

TESTIMONY: Requests for in-person testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 3:00 PM, March 31st, 2025. 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.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Requests to submit written testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 3:00 PM, March 31st, 2025. All written testimony must be submitted in PDF format and not include hyperlinks.

Bills Added:
HF1354 (Moller) - Public safety policy bill.
HF1901 (Moller) - School safety provisions modified, anonymous threat reporting system grants provided for schools, active shooter incidents and active shooter threats reporting required, Minnesota Fusion Center reporting modified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2124 (Hussein) - Ramsey County Sheriff's Office grant provided for event security and community engagement, and money appropriated.
HF2130 (Kraft) - Public safety; various provisions modified relating to revocations, ignition interlock participation length, treatment or rehabilitation program, criminal penalties for participants who operate a vehicle not equipped with interlock device, criminal vehicular homicide offenders, judicial review of an extension, impounded and reissued license plate process, temporary driver's licenses, and criminal penalties.
HF2260 (Curran) - Department of Human Services policy bill sections modified on background studies, fraud prevention, Department of Corrections reconsiderations, illegal remuneration crimes, and appeals division worker protections; and criminal penalties provided.
HF2099 (Johnson) - Local government emergency management provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF104 (Feist) - Confidentiality established for restorative justice practices participants, status report modified for restorative practices, and data classified.
HF134 (Feist) - Violence prevention project research center funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1769 (Feist) - Community supervision funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF 1354 House Policy Package - Bill List .pdf (3/27/2025)
HF 1769 A1 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1354 DE2 House Public Safety Policy Package - Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1901 A4 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 A2 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2260 A2 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 104 DE5 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 104 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 104 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 134 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 134 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 134 The Violence Project Legislative Report 2025.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 134 The Violence Project Packet.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 134 Lisa Geller Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1354 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1354 DE2 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1354 A1 to the DE2 (Moller).pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1354 DE2 Metro Cities Letter of Support (section 8).pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1769 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1769 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1769 Hand Out.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1769 Associations Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1769 DOC Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1769 Hennepin County Commissioners Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1901 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1901 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1901 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 1901 The Process for Successful Student Wellness Intervention and School Violence Prevention - U.S. Dept of Homeland Security.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2099 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2099 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2099 Fact Sheet.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2099 Associations Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2124 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2124 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 One Pager.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 Star Tribune Article.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2130 Brandon Fox Letter of Opposition.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2260 Bill Language.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2260 Bill Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2260 Preliminary Fiscal Note.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2260 A2 Authors Amendment Summary.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 2260 Attorney Generals Office Letter of Support.pdf (3/31/2025)
Committee Agenda 4.1.25.pdf (3/31/2025)
HF 104 A2 Authors Amendment (adopted 3.26.25).pdf (4/1/2025)
HF 1354 DPS Letter of Support.pdf (4/1/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/28/2025
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Chair Novotny and Chair Moller will share the gavel.

*HF 2432 (Novotny/Moller) Protection from report of fictitious emergency extended to all state or local correctional employees; Tribal Nation access and use of community supervisions services subsidy clarified; post-incarceration supervision provisions codified; obsolete administrative rules repealed; various other public safety, judiciary, and corrections provisions modified; and money appropriated.

*This will be an informational hearing to discuss the Governor’s budget proposals. No formal testimony from the public will be taken at this time.

Written Testimony will be allowed. Please submit all written testimony to Committee Administrator, john.hultqiust@house.mn.gov by Thursday, March 27th at 10:00 AM. Please send written testimony in a PDF format without hyperlinks.
Bills Added:
HF2432 (Novotny) - Public safety policy and finance bill.
Attachments:
Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Clemency Review Commission Budget Doc.pdf (3/22/2025)
Department of Public Safety Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
MN Sentencing Guidelines Commission Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Department of Corrections Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Ombudsperson For Corrections Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Private Detective and Protective Agents Board Budget Recommendations.pdf (3/22/2025)
Corrections Ombuds Agency Overview.pdf (3/27/2025)
Clemency Rreview Commission Budget Presentation.pdf (3/27/2025)
Private Detective Board overview.pdf (3/27/2025)
Sentencing Guidelines Commission Budget Presentation.pdf (3/27/2025)
Public Safety Department Budget Powerpoint.pdf (3/28/2025)
Public Safety Firefighter Training Budget Request.pdf (3/28/2025)
Public Safety Firefighter Training Reimbursement Requests - Jim Fisher.pdf (3/28/2025)
Corrections Department 2025 Budget Presentation.pdf (3/28/2025)
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