STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-EIGHTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-FIFTH SESSION
HOUSING POLICY AND FINANCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH FINANCE
MINUTES
Representative Karen Clark, Chair, called the twenty-eighth meeting to order at 10:04 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
CLARK, Karen, Chair
KRANZ, Scott, Vice-Chair
ANDERSON, Bruce
BENSON, John
EASTLUND, Rob
HUNTLEY, Thomas
LAINE, Carolyn
MADORE, Shelley
MCFARLANE. Carol
MCNAMERA, Denny
MOE, Frank
MORGAN, Will
PETERSON, Neil W.
SEVERSON, Dan
SWAILS, Marsha
Members excused:
TSCHUMPER, Ken
Representative Clark called the meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.
A quorum was present.
Representative Morgan moved that HF1891 pass and be re-referred to Finance with recommendation to be re-referred to the General Register.
HF1891 (Haws) Veterans Homes Board member and executive director service qualifications modified
Representative Haws presented HF1891 to the committee.
Testifying in support of HF1891:
Dan Williams, Veterans Home Board
Representative Kranz assumed the chair at 10:10 a.m.
Representative Morgan moved the amendment
H1891A3. (Attached) THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Morgan renewed his motion that HF1891 pass and be re-referred to Finance with recommendation to be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Clark moved that HF2100 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
HF2100 (Clark) Bisephenol-A and phthalates prohibited in products for young children
Representative Clark presented HF2100 to the committee.
Representative Clark moved the oral amendment:
On line 1.18 delete "other health sciences" and replace with "the University of Minnesota Chemical Plastics Research Department"
THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Clark renewed her motion that HF2100 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative Clark moved that HF917 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
HF917 (Clark) Lindane health impact on children study committee established, and report required
Representative Clark presented HF917 to the committee.
Testifying against of HF917:
Robert Tennessen, attorney
Testifying to HF917:
John Linc Stine, MN Department of Health
Representative Clark renewed her motion that HF917 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative Clark moved that HF2148 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
HF2148 (Clark) Minneapolis schools fragrance-free pilot project created
Representative Clark presented HF2148 to the committee.
Representative Clark renewed her motion that HF2148 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative Clark moved that HF2241 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
HF2241 (Clark) Health and human services grants and programs and Housing Finance Agency funding provided, and money appropriated (Governor's budget)
Representative Clark presented HF2241 to the committee.
Testifying to HF2241:
Margaret Kelly, MN Department of Health
Representative Clark moved the
H2241A1 amendment. (Attached) THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Clark renewed her motion that HF2241 pass and be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. Hearing no objection, the bill was laid over.
Representative McNamara moved that the minutes from Friday, March 23 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 a.m.
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Karen Clark, Chair
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Lauren Benditt, Committee Legislative Assistant