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Government Operations

5/5/2020
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HF4257 (Moller) Teacher license renewal requirements amended to include mental illness training, and rulemaking required.

HF4527 (Bahner) MN.IT office renamed to Department of Information Technology Services.

HF4536 (Bahner) Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity established and legislative appointments provided.

HF4605 (Freiberg) Counties, cities, and townships authorized to accept documents and signatures electronically, by mail, or fascimile.


This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.

TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.

ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
Bills Added:
HF4605 (Freiberg) - Counties, cities, and townships authorized to accept documents and signatures electronically, by mail, or facsimile.
HF4536 (Bahner) - Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity established, legislative appointments provided, and name of Office of MN.IT Services changed to Minnesota Department of Information Technology Services.
HF4527 (Bahner) - MN.IT office renamed to Department of Information Technology Services.
HF4257 (Moller) - Teacher license renewal requirements amended to include mental illness training.
Attachments:
2020.05.05 Gov Ops Agenda.pdf (5/1/2020)
5-1 Minutes.pdf (5/1/2020)
SF1264_0_FiscalNote_CyberSecurityCommission.pdf (5/1/2020)
H4257A1 Moller.pdf (5/4/2020)
A20-0755 Bahner 16E.pdf (5/4/2020)
H4605A1.pdf (5/4/2020)
HF4605 HRD.pdf (5/4/2020)
HF4257 HRD.pdf (5/4/2020)
AIA-MN support letter HF 4605 May 1.pdf (5/4/2020)
A20-0762.pdf (5/4/2020)
4605 Amend Handout - 5-4-20 Harrington.pdf (5/4/2020)
HF4605 ltr Harrington.pdf (5/4/2020)
4605 Virtual Permitting - Soukup.pdf (5/4/2020)

Rules and Legislative Administration

5/5/2020
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Chair: Rep. Ryan Winkler

Meeting:
Tuesday, April 5, 2020
8:30AM to 9:00AM
Remote Hearing
This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01

Agenda:
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes for May 4, 2020

IV. Calendar for the Day for May 7, 2020

V. Adjournment

This committee hearing may be listened to live via the following methods:

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at rules@house.mn. If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

Health and Human Services Policy

5/5/2020
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HF3727 (Moran): Health care policy bill

NOTE: This hearing will include a presentation of the DE1 amendment, as well as votes for amendments and final passage of the bill. Provisions of the DE1 amendment not previously heard by the committee will be presented by their chief authors with testifiers. Documents related to the hearing will be added to this posting as they become available.

Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01, which may be viewed here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm. Members of the public with questions about this process may contact committee staff at chris.mccall@house.mn.
• If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least two hours prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
• Written testimony is encouraged and should be submitted electronically to chris.mccall@house.mn by 5:00PM on Monday, May 4.


Public Viewing Information:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require anaccommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF3727 (Moran) - Health care; various provisions regarding payment and eligibility modified.
Attachments:
H3727DE Bill List.pdf (4/30/2020)
H3727DE1.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF3727-DE1 Summary.pdf (4/30/2020)
H3727A3.pdf (5/4/2020)
H3727A4.pdf (5/4/2020)
H3727A5.pdf (5/4/2020)
H3727A7.pdf (5/4/2020)
H3727A8.pdf (5/4/2020)
H3727A9.pdf (5/4/2020)
H3727A10.pdf (5/4/2020)
NAIFA Letter of Support HF3727.pdf (5/4/2020)
MHA PA Letter 4.6.20.pdf (5/4/2020)
APTA Letter of Support A5.pdf (5/4/2020)
MAPA Letter HF3727.pdf (5/4/2020)

Rules and Legislative Administration

5/4/2020
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Chair: Rep. Ryan Winkler


Meeting:
Monday, May 4, 2020
11:45AM to 12:15PM
This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01

Agenda:
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes for April 30, 2020

IV. Waiver of Joint Rule 2.03


To be considered at meeting beginning at 11:45am:
HF3029 Ecklund
HF334 Mariani
HF3642 Kunesh-Podein
HF3109 Edelson
HF2383 Sandstede
HF3737 Pryor
HF4407 Erickson
HF4240 Richardson
HF3992 Murphy

To be considered after session goes into recess:
HF4571 Lesch
HF3568 Considine
HF4576 Bahner
HF3657 Hansen
HF4554 Hansen
HF3376 Wazlawik
HF627 Pinto
HF4582 Halverson
HF4285 Poppe
HF4601 Koegel
HF3341 Huot
HF3563 Moran


V. Adjournment

This committee hearing may be listened to live via the following methods:

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at rules@house.mn. If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF3029 (Ecklund) - COVID-19; distance learning equipment grant program established, grant program established for telemedicine equipment purchased, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF334 (Mariani) - Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training membership expanded.
HF3642 (Kunesh-Podein) - Tribal contract or grant schools authorized payment equivalent to annual payment to school districts and charter school from permanent school fund endowment, and money appropriated.
HF3109 (Edelson) - Individuals convicted as an extended jurisdiction juvenile statistic report required.
HF2383 (Sandstede) - School trust lands director provisions modified.
HF3737 (Pryor) - Child care provider licensing and training provisions amended.
HF4407 (Erickson) - Independent School District No. 333, Ogilvie; fund transfer authorized.
HF4240 (Richardson) - Minnesota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act modified.
HF3992 (Murphy) - Independent School District No. 709, Duluth; levy authority transfer from the long-term facilities maintenance revenue program to the debt redemption fund authorized, report required, and bonds issued.
HF4571 (Lesch) - Vehicles and other property subject to forfeiture limited, recovery of property by innocent owners provided, participation in the federal equitable sharing program modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF3568 (Considine) - Mental illness decriminalization planning group provided, report required, and money appropriated.
HF4576 (Bahner) - Reemploying retired members of PERA and MSRS requirements amended, and requirements amended relating to members who continue employment under postretirement option under PERA or MSRS.
HF3657 (Hansen) - Natural resources; various provisions modified relating to fish diseases, wild rice, school trust land reporting, insecticide use, invasive species permits, game and fish licenses after convictions, and hunting and fishing provisions.
HF4554 (Hansen) - Environment and natural resources funding provided, various provisions and prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
HF3376 (Wazlawik) - Trichloroethylene use prohibited.
HF627 (Pinto) - Law enforcement policies required on best practices for eyewitness identifications.
HF4582 (Halverson) - Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) onetime supplemental payment funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF4285 (Poppe) - Agriculture; various provisions modified relating to perishable farm products, seed law, noxious weed law, hemp, farming, loans, plant shipment, pet food, food, eggs, grain, and others; data classified; rulemaking authority modified; veterinarian immunity provided; reports required; and recommendations required.
HF4601 (Koegel) - Human services commissioner required to award opiate epidemic response account grants.
HF3341 (Huot) - Appraisal management company licensure modified.
HF3563 (Moran) - Child support provisions modified.

Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division

5/4/2020
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This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

Agenda:
HF4375* (Pinto): Early learning scholarship funding provided, and money appropriated.
*See DE1 amendment to HF4375

HF1785** (Richardson): Pupil Fair Dismissal Act amended, and pupil dismissals limited.
**See DE2 amendment to HF1785

NOTE: The Chair has waived the amendment deadline for this hearing.

***

Public Viewing Methods:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:

1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2

2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

Public Comment Instructions:
If you are interested in testifying at this hearing or submitting written comments, please email the Committee Administrator at alyssa.fritz@house.mn by 8:00 AM on Monday, May 4.

Accessibility:
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF4375 (Pinto) - Early childhood learning; provisions modified relating to public school age verification for admission, eligibility for early learning scholarships, and interagency early intervention committees.
HF1785 (Richardson) - Preschool and kindergarten participation required, and disciplinary dismissals prohibited.
Attachments:
H4375DE1.pdf (5/1/2020)
H1785DE2.pdf (5/1/2020)
H4375A2.pdf (5/3/2020)
H4375A3.pdf (5/3/2020)
H1785A2.pdf (5/3/2020)
H1785A3.pdf (5/3/2020)
4375de1 (2).pdf (5/4/2020)
MCCPIN Letter_HF4375 DE1.pdf (5/4/2020)
Idl Abdull Letter_HF1785 DE2.pdf (5/4/2020)
Solutions Not Suspensions Letter_HF 1785 DE 2.pdf (5/4/2020)
Agenda_Early Childhood 5.4.20.pdf (5/4/2020)
Minutes_Early Childhood 4.28.20.pdf (5/4/2020)

Education Finance Division

5/4/2020
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HF 4542 (Davnie) Forecast adjustments made to general education, education excellence, teachers, special education, facilities, nutrition and libraries, early childhood, and community and lifelong learning; Departments of Education and Labor and Industry responsibilities clarified for construction and skills trades career counseling services; and base appropriations adjusted.

During this hearing the committee will walk through and mark up the delete everything amendment to HF 4542. This is the DE 2 amendment that is attached. No outside testimony will be taken.

The amendment deadline to House Research is Friday, May 1 at 8 PM.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF4542 (Davnie) - Education omnibus policy bill including COVID-19 formula adjustments.
Attachments:
H4542 - DE 2 Amendment.pdf (4/30/2020)
4542de2 - Bill Summary.pdf (5/2/2020)
H4542A5 - Author's Amendment to DE2.pdf (5/2/2020)
H4542de2 - A1 Amendment.pdf (5/2/2020)
H4542de2 - A2 Amendment.pdf (5/2/2020)
H4542de2 - A6 Amendment.pdf (5/2/2020)
H4542de2 - A8 Amendment.pdf (5/2/2020)
5.4.2020 Ed Finance Remote Hearing Agenda.pdf (5/2/2020)
HF 4542_DE2 House Research Tracking Document.pdf (5/3/2020)

Ways and Means

5/4/2020
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This remote hearing is taking place under Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

I. *SF1098/HF 1246 (Morrison) Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act established, drug manufacturer price information submission to health commissioner required, civil penalties provided report required, and appropriations modified.
II. HF4498 (Hansen) Environment and natural resources trust fund funding provided, previous appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
III. HF4180 (Hansen) Dry cleaner fees modified, and report to legislature modified.
Other bills may be added.

Notes: *The author will work from the SF language.

Meeting documents on the Ways and Means Committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/91014

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
SF1098 (Morrison) - Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act established, drug manufacturer price information submission to health commissioner required, civil penalties provided report required, and appropriations modified.
HF4498 (Hansen) - Environment and natural resources trust fund funding provided, previous appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
HF4180 (Hansen) - Perchloroethylene use prohibited as dry cleaning solvent, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
MN HF 1246 STMT 4.29.pdf (5/1/2020)
2020.05.04 Coalition ltr for House WM Cmte.pdf (5/1/2020)
ENRTF HF 4498 1E (Hansen) (5-1-2020).pdf (5/1/2020)
SF1098_2CE (1).pdf (5/1/2020)
SF 1098_HF 1246 spreadsheet.pdf (5/1/2020)
Ways and Means Minutes 5.1.20.pdf (5/2/2020)
542020 Ways and Means Agendashort.pdf (5/2/2020)
H1842DE4-7537598447759629326.pdf (5/10/2020)
HF1842-1E DE4 SS 5.10 11.38AM.pdf (5/10/2020)

Property and Local Tax Division

5/4/2020
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I. HF 346 (A. Carlson) Division Report
Walk through of delete everything amendment
Public testimony on delete everything amendment

Public Comment Instructions:
If you are interested in testifying at this hearing or submitting written comments, please email the Committee Administrator at nathan.jesson@house.mn by 1 pm on Monday, May 4.

Accessibility:
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require assistance to arrange the necessary service to participate as a testifier, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:

1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig
Bills Added:
HF346 (Carlson) - Political subdivisions authority to impose and collect local lodging taxes clarified.
Attachments:
A20-0760.pdf (5/1/2020)
0346a0760 Carlson.ahjspd.pdf (5/1/2020)
Division Report May 1, 2020_2.pdf (5/2/2020)
5-1-20 Minutes.pdf (5/4/2020)
5-4-20 Letter to Carlson Vang.pdf (5/4/2020)
Division Report Support Letter.pdf (5/4/2020)
Itasca County Letter.pdf (5/4/2020)
House Property Memo 5-4.pdf (5/4/2020)
HF346.CookCountyLetter.pdf (5/4/2020)
may 4 agenda.pdf (5/4/2020)
Hospitality Minnesota Letter Carlson HF346.pdf (5/4/2020)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division

5/4/2020
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This Remote Hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

a). HF 3837 (Hornstein): Crimes motivated by bias reporting expanded, property damage crime motivated by bias amended, Peace Officer Standards and Training Board bias training required, law enforcement agencies adoption of standard policies regarding
b). HF 4137 (Pinto): intent required for repeated harassing conduct
c). HF 2475 (Schultz): Vulnerable adult financial exploitation protection provisions modified.

*Bills may be added and taken in any order*

*Documents associated with this Remote Hearing will be posted to the committee page. The public will receive notice of additions and updates to the agenda.*

*If you are interested in providing written testimony, oral testimony, or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant by 5 pm the day before the hearing (5/3/20) to get instructions:

CA: Rachel.Ganani@house.mn
CLA: Jenna.Maus@house.mn

This committee hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1. Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2. Facebook live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3. YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF3837 (Hornstein) - Crimes motivated by bias reporting expanded; property damage crime motivated by bias amended; Peace Officer Standards and Training Board bias required to update training in recognizing, responding to, and reporting crimes of bias; law enforcement agencies adoption of standard policies regarding crimes motivated by bias required; and money appropriated.
HF4137 (Pinto) - Intent required for repeated harassing conduct crime.
HF2475 (Schultz) - Vulnerable adult financial exploitation protection provisions modified.
Attachments:
H4137A1.pdf (4/30/2020)
H3837A1.pdf (4/30/2020)
Legal Aid Ltr of Support for HF 2475.pdf (4/30/2020)
H4137A2 [author amendment to amendment].pdf (5/1/2020)
H3837A2 (002).pdf (5/1/2020)
Written Testimony on Hate Crimes Legislation _ 202005.pdf (5/2/2020)
ADL Midwest - HF 3837 Letter of Support - 5-3-20.pdf (5/4/2020)

Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division

5/1/2020
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I.
HF4602 (Olson) - Minnesota investment fund loan forgiveness conditions modified.
HF3341 (Huot) - Appraisal management company licensure modified.
HF4603 (Ecklund) - General funds transfer to the 21st century fund provided.
HF4429 (Claflin) - Pay-for-performance grant program modified.

II.
Presentation from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on Unemployment Insurance

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:

1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2

2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in submitting testimony may email committee staff at Michael.Mollner@house.mn

•If you plan to submit written testimony please send directly to Michael.Mollner@house.mn by 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 30.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF4602 (Olson) - Minnesota investment fund loan forgiveness conditions modified.
HF4603 (Ecklund) - General funds transfer to the 21st century fund provided, and small business emergency loans modified.
HF4429 (Claflin) - Pay-for-performance grant program modified, and displaced homemaker program renamed.
HF3341 (Huot) - Appraisal management company licensure modified.
Attachments:
H4429A1.pdf (4/28/2020)
H4603DE1.pdf (4/28/2020)
TCR Legislative Support FY2021.docx (4/30/2020)
0220 REVAA leave behind (002).pdf (4/30/2020)

Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division

5/1/2020
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This remote hearing is taking place under Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

Update: The HF4554 DE1 amendment and documents are posted.

*Agenda Change: Bill added.

Agenda:

HF4554 (Hansen) Environment and natural resources funding provided, soil and water conservation fund created, state park permit provisions modified, conveying state land interests provisions modified, closed landfill investment fund provisions modified, Water Supply Systems and Wastewater Treatment Facilities Advisory Council reestablished, riparian protection aid modified, and money appropriated.
*The deadline to submit amendments electronically to the Committee Administrator (Peter.Strohmeier@house.mn) is 5pm on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

*HF3376 (Wazlawik) Trichloroethylene use prohibited.
**The amendment is posted. Written testimony can be submitted up to 9:30am on Friday, May 1.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

Meeting Documents will be posted on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Website at: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/91019

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 Clay.Schwartzwalter@house.mn at least two hours 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 4pm on Thursday, April 30. Written testimony on amendments to the DE1 may be submitted up to 9:30 am on Friday, May 1.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require assistance to arrange the necessary service to participate as a testifier, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF4554 (Hansen) - Environment and natural resources funding provided, various provisions and prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
HF3376 (Wazlawik) - Trichloroethylene use prohibited.
Attachments:
H4554DE1.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 4554 DE 1 (4-29-2020).pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 4554 DE 1 Article 3 ENRTF (4-29-2020).pdf (4/29/2020)
Provisions in HF 4554 DE1.pdf (4/29/2020)
4554de1 Hansen.jt.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF4554.0.pdf (4/30/2020)
H3376DE1.pdf (4/30/2020)
3376de1 Wazlawik.be.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF3376.0.pdf (4/30/2020)
Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Agenda Remote Hearing 5-1-20.pdf (4/30/2020)
Minutes of April 24, 2020.pdf (4/30/2020)
Dry Cleaners Association.pdf (4/30/2020)
Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails.pdf (4/30/2020)
League of Minnesota Cities and Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities.pdf (4/30/2020)
Marine Retailers Association.pdf (4/30/2020)
MASWCD.pdf (4/30/2020)
Minnesota Deer Farmers Association-Meech.pdf (4/30/2020)
Minnesota Deer Farmers -Leistico.pdf (4/30/2020)
National Marine Manufacturers Association.pdf (4/30/2020)
National Waste and Recycling Association.pdf (4/30/2020)
Office of School Trust Lands.pdf (4/30/2020)
Stephanie Chappell.pdf (4/30/2020)
The Nature Conservancy.pdf (4/30/2020)
White Bear Area Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group.pdf (4/30/2020)
Ducks Unlimited and others updated.pdf (5/1/2020)
Board of Water and Soil Resources.pdf (5/1/2020)

Property and Local Tax Division

5/1/2020
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I. HF 4196 (Poppe) Property tax aid penalty forgiveness to cities provided
II. HF 4255 (Fabian) Cities provided an aid penalty forgiveness
III. HF 3876 (Petersburg) Tax increment financing; five-year pooling rule extended to ten years for redevelopment districts outside metro area. Use of local taxes expanded.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

Public Comment Instructions:
If you are interested in testifying at this hearing or submitting written comments, please email the Committee Administrator at nathan.jesson@house.mn at least one hour prior to the start of the hearing.

Accessibility:
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require assistance to arrange the necessary service to participate as a testifier, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF4196 (Poppe) - Property tax aid penalty forgiveness to cities provided.
HF4255 (Fabian) - Cities provided an aid penalty forgiveness.
HF3876 (Petersburg) - Tax increment financing; five-year pooling rule extended to ten years for redevelopment districts outside metro area.
Attachments:
H4196DE1-3964357912370194037.pdf (4/27/2020)
H3876A2.pdf (4/27/2020)
H4255A1-380264135823730202.pdf (4/28/2020)
3876a2 Petersburg.ahpd.pdf (4/28/2020)
HF4196 summary.pdf (4/28/2020)
Property tax division memo 4-27.pdf (4/28/2020)
Red Wing TIF Resolution.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 3876 City of Austin letter.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 3876 Greater MN Partnership letter.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 3876 Letter of Support - MLC, LMC, Metro Cities.pdf (4/30/2020)
200430 House Property and Local Tax Division - Attachment.pdf (4/30/2020)
hf4196(sf4186)_pt_1.pdf (4/30/2020)
sf3783(hf3876)_pt_2.pdf (4/30/2020)
sf4211(hf4255)_pt_1.pdf (4/30/2020)
4-20-20 Minutes.pdf (4/30/2020)
OSA Notes H3876 wA2.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 3876 Letter 4.30.20.pdf (4/30/2020)
H3876A4.pdf (4/30/2020)
may 1 agenda.pdf (4/30/2020)

Ways and Means

5/1/2020
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This meeting is scheduled until 12:45 if necessary.

This remote hearing is taking place under Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

I. HF 168 (Schultz) Temporary PCA rate increase during COVID-19 emergency
II. HF 4541 (Hausman) COVID-19; eviction and mortgage foreclosure protection and emergency housing assistance provided during a public health emergency, report required, penalties for false statements provided, and money appropriated
III. HF 1507 (Stephenson) Minnesota investment fund grant program limits modified, job training grant program modified, and money appropriated

BILL REMOVED: HF 3029 (Ecklund) Broadband development grant program annual statutory appropriation provided, and money appropriated (pending referral)

NOTE: A decision has been made to package the four COVID-19 bills that were the agenda into a larger COVID-19 Economic Security Act package. HF 1507 will be the vehicle. A series of motions to move the language adopted in the individual bills into HF 1507 as separate articles will be made before HF 1507 moves out to General Register. At this point, HF 3029 (Ecklund) remains in the Rules Committee. The broadband proposal will be offered as an amendment to HF 1507.

Meeting documents will be posted on the Ways and Means website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/91014

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

If you have questions about the technology associated with/accessibility of remote hearings, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF3029 (Ecklund) - COVID-19; distance learning equipment grant program established, grant program established for telemedicine equipment purchased, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1507 (Stephenson) - COVID-19 Economic Security Act established, loans modified during public health emergency, small business loans and grants provided, grants provided for expanding broadband and telemedicine, housing assistance provided, personal care assistance services expanded, personal care assistant rates increased, penalties provided, and money appropriated.
HF168 (Schultz) - COVID-19; personal care assistant and support worker hour limitations increased, personal care assistance compensation permitted for services provided by a parent or spouse during a peacetime emergency for an outbreak, temporary rate increases provided for personal care assistance, and money appropriated.
HF4541 (Hausman) - COVID-19; eviction and mortgage foreclosure protection and emergency housing assistance provided during a public health emergency, report required, penalties for false statements provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF 1507 Division Report.pdf (4/28/2020)
HF168-7A Completed FN.pdf (4/28/2020)
0168dive2 Schultz.dp.pdf (4/29/2020)
Letter in Support of Small Business Emergency Loans.pdf (4/29/2020)
DIVH0168CR2.pdf (4/29/2020)
H1507DE4.pdf (4/30/2020)
H4541A2.pdf (4/30/2020)
H0168A8.pdf (4/30/2020)
H1507A8.pdf (4/30/2020)
H1507A9.pdf (4/30/2020)
512020 Ways and Means Agendashort.pdf (4/30/2020)
H1507A10.pdf (4/30/2020)
H1507A11-302051458092563839.pdf (4/30/2020)
Ways and Means Minutes 4.29.20 (003).pdf (4/30/2020)
H1507A12.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 1507 Spreadsheet 4-30.pdf (4/30/2020)
H1507A13-7302126852593517590.pdf (4/30/2020)
FINAL GTCUW Letter - MN House Ways Means Cmte - 05.01.201.pdf (4/30/2020)
Debra Howze Letter - HF 168.pdf (5/1/2020)
Brittanie Hernandez Wilson Letter - HF 168.pdf (5/1/2020)

Government Operations

5/1/2020
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This remote committee hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

HF4018 (Carlson, A.) Public Employee Retirement Association increased employer contribution funding provided through extending aid to local governments.

HF1842 (Wagenius) Energy; utility arbiter of disputes clarified.

HF3423 (Sandell) Water quality standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances funding provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated in the Water Division.

This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.

TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.

ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
Bills Added:
HF1842 (Wagenius) - Solar energy incentive program modified, various renewable energy and other energy-related programs established, utility filing governed, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF3423 (Sandell) - Water quality standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances funding provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF4018 (Carlson) - Public Employee Retirement Association increased employer contribution funding provided through extending aid to local governments.
Attachments:
PERA aid extension 2020.pdf (4/29/2020)
2020.05.01 Gov Ops 1245 pm Agenda.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF1842 HRD.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF3423 HRD.pdf (4/29/2020)
Joint CGMC_LMC letter on HF 3423 4.30.20.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF4018 - PERA Position.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 3423 MCEA Testimony Gov Ops.pdf (4/30/2020)
H4018-S4066.Summary.pdf (4/30/2020)
4-30-2020 Minutes.pdf (5/1/2020)

Education Policy

5/1/2020
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This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm


AGENDA

HF4098 (Sandell): Innovation research zone program established, and money appropriated.

HF3849 (Sandstede): Concurrent enrollment teacher training funding increased, and money appropriated.

***HF163 (Youakim): School board vacancy technical changes made.

NOTE: ***HF163 will be a vehicle for the committee policy bill. This hearing will be for presenting and taking testimony on the content of the committee’s policy bill in the form of a delete-all amendment to HF163. No formal action will be taken on the bill, including amendments, until a separate hearing at a later date. Documents related to the hearing will be added to this posting as they become available.


Additional agenda items may be added


Public Viewing Methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2

2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig


Public Comment Instructions:
If you are interested in testifying at this hearing or submitting written comments, please email the Committee Administrator at alyssa.fritz@house.mn by 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1. Testifiers are asked to keep their comments to under two minutes.


Accessibility:
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF3849 (Sandstede) - Concurrent enrollment teacher training funding increased, concurrent enrollment aid modified, and money appropriated.
HF4098 (Sandell) - Innovation research zone program established, and money appropriated.
HF163 (Youakim) - Education; prekindergarten through grade 12 education policy changes made including general education, education excellence, teacher licensing, health and safety, special education, and early childhood education; and changes made to a report.
Attachments:
HF4098 A1.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF3849 A2.pdf (4/30/2020)
H0163DE3.pdf (4/30/2020)
5.1.20 Ed Policy Agenda.pdf (5/1/2020)
4.28.2020 Minutes.pdf (5/1/2020)
HF 4098 Education Evolving IRZ Memorandum.pdf (5/1/2020)
HF 4098 Education Organizations Letter.pdf (5/1/2020)

Commerce

5/1/2020
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SF 2130 Omnibus liquor bill

Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at travis.reese@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
• Public Testimony will be taken at the end of the presentation, as is custom with in person hearings.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
Bills Added:
SF2130 (Halverson) - Intoxicating liquor sale and delivery provisions modified, accounting adjustment provided, and various local licensing authorized.
Attachments:
S2130DE2.pdf (4/29/2020)
Letter to Chair Halverson re Cedarholm Liquor License 4.30.20.pdf (4/30/2020)
HF 3283 Summary.pdf (4/30/2020)
Bruins and Grizzlies for SF 2106.pdf (4/30/2020)
S2130A19.pdf (4/30/2020)
TCM Letter of support for DE2.pdf (4/30/2020)
LMC Letterhead.pdf (4/30/2020)
04.30.2020 HR 2337 Testimony.pdf (5/1/2020)
HF 3572 & HF 3573 Wolgamott Bill Presentation.pdf (5/1/2020)
HF 3572 Blizzard President Letter of Support.pdf (5/1/2020)
HF 3573 Rox Baseball Club Letter of Support.pdf (5/1/2020)
HF3572 & HF3573 Mayor Kleis Letter of Support.pdf (5/1/2020)
1046_001.pdf (5/1/2020)
LW Int'l Arena User Signed Agreement - House Commerce.pdf (5/1/2020)
Agenda May 1.pdf (5/1/2020)

Government Operations

4/30/2020
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This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc

HF3568 (Considine) Mental illness decriminalization planning group provided, and report required.

HF3976 (Dehn) Aiding and abetting felony murder sentencing task force established, and report required.

This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.

TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.

ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
Bills Added:
HF3568 (Considine) - Mental illness decriminalization planning group provided, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3976 (Dehn) - Aiding and abetting felony murder sentencing task force established, and report required.
Attachments:
2020.04.30 Gov Ops Agenda.pdf (4/24/2020)
updated leg packet 2020 (1).pdf (4/28/2020)
bill highlights.pdf (4/28/2020)
4-29 Minutes.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF3568 HRD.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF3568-0 Completed FN.pdf (4/30/2020)

Rules and Legislative Administration

4/30/2020
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Chair: Rep. Ryan Winkler


Meeting:
Thursday, April 30 2020
9:15AM to 9:30AM
OR
5 minutes after session goes into recess
Remote Hearing
This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01

Agenda:
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes for April 29, 2020

IV. Calendar for the Day for May 4, 2020

V. Waiver of Joint Rule 2.03

HF2475 (Schultz)

VI. Adjournment

This committee hearing may be listened to live via the following methods:

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at rules@house.mn. If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF2475 (Schultz) - Vulnerable adult financial exploitation protection provisions modified.

Education Finance Division

4/30/2020
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This is an informational hearing. No action will be taken on these bills, however, if amendments are offered they will be discussed. The amendment deadline is 5 pm Wednesday, April 29. No public testimony will be taken.

HF 4098 (Sandell) Innovation research zone program established, and money appropriated.

HF 3849 (Sandstede) Concurrent enrollment teacher training funding increased, and money appropriated.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added:
HF4098 (Sandell) - Innovation research zone program established, and money appropriated.
HF3849 (Sandstede) - Concurrent enrollment teacher training funding increased, concurrent enrollment aid modified, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
4.30.2020 Ed Finance Remote Hearing Agenda.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 4098 - Bill Summary.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 4098 - Fiscal Note.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 4098 - Letter of Support from Organizations.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 4098 - Letter of Support from Superintendents.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 3849 - Bill Summary.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 3849- A2 Amendment.pdf (4/29/2020)
HF 3849A2 - Concurrent Enrollment Change.pdf (4/29/2020)

Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division

4/30/2020
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This audio remote hearing is taking place under Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

I. Final Action on HF 4285 (Poppe) Agriculture Policy Bill
II. Walk through of DE Amendment for HF 4490 (Poppe) Supplemental Ag Finance Bill

*NOTES: HF 4285: Amendments to the DE to HF 4285 will be considered and the bill will be voted out. They are due by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29.
HF 4490: The DE to HF 4490 will be posted in advance of the meeting. No action will be taken on HF 4490. Amendments to the DE for HF 4490 are due by 9:45 am on Monday, May 4 for consideration May 5th.

Written public testimony on the posted DE amendment to HF 4490 is invited. Please submit testimony to nancy.conley@house.mn by noon on Friday, May 1. The testimony will be provided to members and posted on the division website. If other accommodations are necessary, please contact staff at the above email.

This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

Meeting documents will be posted on the Agriculture & Food Finance and Policy Division website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/91015

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added:
HF4285 (Poppe) - Agriculture; various provisions modified relating to perishable farm products, seed law, noxious weed law, hemp, farming, loans, plant shipment, pet food, food, eggs, grain, and others; data classified; rulemaking authority modified; veterinarian immunity provided; reports required; and recommendations required.
HF4490 (Poppe) - Agriculture supplemental appropriations bill.
Attachments:
AgAGenda4302020shortnc.pdf (4/26/2020)
H4285DE1-9048473981792692592.pdf (4/29/2020)
4285de1 Poppe.cs.pdf (4/29/2020)
H4285A2.pdf (4/29/2020)
H4285A3.pdf (4/29/2020)
H4490DE1.pdf (4/29/2020)
4490de1 Poppe.cs.pdf (4/29/2020)
Ag Policy HF4285 DE v2.pdf (4/29/2020)
Ag Minutes April 28.pdf (4/29/2020)
AG FinanceHF4490 DE.pdf (4/29/2020)
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