STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-SIXTH SESSION
COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Lieder, Chair of the Transportation Finance and Policy Division, called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
Lieder, Chair
Beard
Demmer
Doepke
Hausman
Hortman
Magnus
Masin
Morgan
Morrow
Nelson
Newton
Reinert
Scott
Severson
Swails
Welti
Members excused: Champion, Holberg, Hornstein
A quorum was present.
HF73 (Lieder) General fund money transfer to state airports fund required. Jon Krall, of Super Valu representing the membership of the Minnesota Business Aircraft Association, MBAA, as a board member, shared his support for HF73. Gordon Hoff, MBAA, also shared information and his support for HF73. Rep. Lieder moved that HF73 be recommended to pass and rereferred to the Finance Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Newton moved adoption of the minutes from January 15, 2009. MOTION PREVAILED.
Commissioner Michael Campion, Department of Public Safety, shared overview information with the committee. Elizabeth Skalnek, Chief Administrative Engineer, MN Office of Pipeline Safety gave an overview. Colonel Mike Dunaski, MN State Patrol, gave an overview of his department and their functions/needs. Pat McCormack, Director, MN Driver and Vehicle Services, gave the committee an overview regarding their mission and responsibilities.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:57: P.M.
Representative Lieder, CHAIR
Susie Maher
Committee Legislative Assistant