STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-SIXTH SESSION
CIVIL JUSTICE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Mullery, Chair of the Civil Justice Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
Mullery, Chair
Kulick-Jackson, Vice Chair
Champion
Drazkowski
Hilstrom
Holberg
Johnson
Kelly
Mahoney
Olin
Paymar
Scott
Westrom
A quorum was present.
Representative Hilstrom moved approval of the minutes for March 8, 2010, and March 10, 2010. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 910, the First Engrossment (Hortman): A bill for an act relating to notaries public; modifying fees; regulating commissions and notarial stamps and seals; providing clarifications; providing for the accommodations of physical limitations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 358.028; 358.09; 358.15; 358.47; 358.48; 359.01, subdivision 2; 359.02; 359.03, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 359.061; 359.12; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 357.021, subdivision 2; 359.01, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 359; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008,
section 359.05.
Representative Hilstrom moved adoption of the
H0910A6 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Hilstrom moved adoption of the
H0910A7 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Bert Black, Secretary of State’s Office
Representative Hilstrom moved that H.F 910, the First Engrossment, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3318 (Hortman): A bill for an act relating to judiciary; enacting the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act proposed for adoption by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; providing for penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609.48, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 358.
Representative Hilstrom moved H.F. 3318 before the committee.
Representative Hortman presented her bill.
Representative Hilstrom moved adoption of the
H3318A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Robert Tennessen, NCCUSL
Representative Hilstrom moved that H.F. 3318, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F 2970 (Jackson): A bill for an act relating to legislation; correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references; eliminating redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions; making miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statutes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008,
sections 3.7393, subdivision 12; 12A.05, subdivision 3; 13.321, subdivision 10; 13.411, subdivision 5; 13.861, subdivision 2; 16B.24, subdivision 5; 16D.11, subdivision 7; 53C.01, subdivision 12a; 84.797, subdivision 6; 84.803, subdivision 2; 84.8045; 115A.932, subdivision 1; 116.155, subdivision 3; 125A.64, subdivision 6; 126C.55, subdivision 6; 128D.03, subdivision 2; 129C.10, subdivision 8; 136F.61; 168.002, subdivision 13; 168.013, subdivision 1; 169.67, subdivision 1; 190.025, subdivision 3; 214.04, subdivision 1; 216B.1691, subdivision 1; 245A.18, subdivision 2; 256L.04, subdivision 1; 260C.301, subdivision 1; 270.41, subdivision 5; 273.1115, subdivisions 1, 3; 273.124, subdivision 11; 290.0921, subdivision 3a; 297A.61, subdivision 3; 309.72; 325F.675, subdivision 6; 325F.732, subdivision 2; 332.37; 332.40, subdivision 2; 332.52, subdivision 3; 374.02; 469.154, subdivision 3; 473.599, subdivision 8; 490.133; 507.071, subdivision 16; 515B.1-102; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 16A.126,subdivision 1; 16C.138, subdivision 2; 47.60, subdivisions 4, 6; 53.09, subdivision 2; 69.772, subdivision 6; 116J.401, subdivision 2; 120B.30, subdivisions 1, 2; 122A.60, subdivision 2; 124D.10, subdivisions 3, 8, 14, 15, 23, 25; 152.025; 168.33, subdivision 7; 169.011, subdivision 71; 169.865, subdivision 1; 176.135, subdivision 8; 246B.06, subdivision 7; 256.969, subdivision 3b; 256B.0659, subdivision 3; 256B.5012, subdivision 8; 260C.212, subdivision 7; 270.97; 270C.445, subdivision 7; 299A.61, subdivision 1; 332B.07, subdivisions 1, 4; 332B.09, subdivision 3; 424A.02, subdivision 10; 571.914, subdivision 4; 626.557, subdivision 20; Laws 2009, chapter 78, article 8, section 22, subdivision 3; Laws 2009, chapter 79, article 10, section 48; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.6435, subdivision 9; 15.38, subdivision 5; 168.098; 256B.041, subdivision 5; 256D.03, subdivision 5; Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 4, article 8, section 87; Laws 2006, chapter 277, article 1, sections 1; 3; Laws 2008, chapter 287, article 1, section 104; Laws 2008, chapter 300, section 6; Laws 2009, chapter 78, article 4, section 41; Laws 2009, chapter 88, article 6, sections 14; 15; 16; Laws 2009, chapter 169, article 10, section 32; Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.0750; 9525.0760; 9525.0770; 9525.0780; 9525.0790; 9525.0800; 9525.0810; 9525.0820; 9525.0830.
Representative Jackson moved H.F. 2970 before the committee.
Representative Jackson presented her bill.
Representative Jackson moved adoption of the
A10-2193 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Jackson moved that H.F. 2970, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 2699 (Hilstrom): A bill for an act relating to mortgages; regulating acquisition of the legal right to redeem a residence in foreclosure; requiring a notice to the mortgagee after a sheriff's sale of residential real property in foreclosure; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 325N.10, by adding a subdivision; 325N.17; 580.06; 582.25.
Representative Hilstrom moved H.F. 2699 before the committee.
Representative Hilstrom presented her bill.
Representative Hilstrom moved to orally amend the
H2699DE1 amendment as follows:
Delete Section 1 and Section 8.
THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE ORAL AMENDMENT WAS INCORPORATED.
Representative Hilstrom moved adoption of the
H2699DE1 amendment, as amended.
Testifying for the bill:
Ron Elwood, Legal Aid
J Lee
Representative Hilstrom moved that H.F. 2699, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3025, the First Engrossment (Olin): A bill for an act relating to business organizations; regulating the organization and operation of business corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies; providing for consistent law relating to registered agents and offices of business entities; repealing the prohibition against certain business names; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 5.16, subdivision 1; 222.18, subdivision 1; 302A.011, subdivision 18; 302A.121; 302A.123; 302A.215, subdivision 3; 302A.311; 302A.341, subdivision 2; 302A.402, subdivisions 3, 4; 302A.429, subdivision 2; 302A.435, subdivision 1; 302A.461, subdivision 2; 302A.661, subdivision 1; 303.05, subdivision 1; 303.10; 308A.025; 308A.131, subdivision 1; 308B.115; 317A.011, subdivision 15; 317A.111, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, by adding a subdivision; 317A.121; 317A.123; 317A.133, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 317A.181, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 317A.203; 317A.227; 317A.231, subdivisions 1, 4; 317A.237; 317A.239, subdivisions 1, 3; 317A.241, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 317A.255, subdivision 1; 317A.301; 317A.311; 317A.315; 317A.321; 317A.341, subdivision 2; 317A.521, subdivision 9; 317A.613, subdivision 2; 317A.661; 317A.721, subdivisions 1, 3; 321.0114; 321.0905; 322B.03, subdivision 29; 322B.13; 322B.135; 322B.34, subdivision 1; 322B.373, subdivision 2; 322B.676; 322B.686, subdivision 2; 322B.77, subdivision 1; 322B.935; 323A.1001; 323A.1102; 333.20, subdivision 1; 333.22, subdivisions 1, 3; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 5.15; 5.34; 5.35; 303.06, subdivision 2; 321.0809; 321.0902; 321.0906; Laws 2008, chapter 233, article 3, section 8; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 333.17.
Representative Olin moved H.F. 3025 before the committee.
Representative Olin moved that H.F. 3025, the First Engrossment, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3128 (Hilstrom): A bill for an act relating to probate; clarifying the powers of health care agents, guardians, and others to make health care decisions for wards and protected persons; modifying provisions governing guardians and conservators; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 145C.09, subdivision 3; 524.5-303; 524.5-403; 525A.09; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 524.5-120; 524.5-304; 524.5-309; 524.5-310; 524.5-315; 524.5-316; 524.5-406; 524.5-420.
Representative Hilstrom moved H.F. 3128 before the committee.
Representative Hilstrom presented her bill.
Representative Hilstsrom moved that H.F. 3128 be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 677, the First Engrossment (Bunn): A bill for an act relating to health occupations; establishing a regulation system for technicians performing body art procedures and for body art establishments; adopting penalty fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 325F.814, subdivision 1; 609.2246, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 146B.
Representative Johnson moved H.F. 677 before the committee.
Representative Bunn presented her bill.
Representative Johnson moved adoption of the
H0677A2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Tom Hindlmayer, Minnesota Department of Health
Steve Sviggum, Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Representative Johnson moved that H.F. 677, the First Engrossment, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 2231, the First Engrossment (Nelson): A bill for an act relating to transportation; allowing road authorities to remove snow from certain roads in uncompleted subdivisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 160.21, by adding a subdivision.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 2231 before the committee.
Representative Nelson presented his bill.
Representative Mullery moved adoption of the
H2231A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 2231, the First Engrossment, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 2639 (Johnson): A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing wireless telecommunications service providers to provide call locations for emergencies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 626A.01, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626A.
Representative Johnson moved H.F. 2369 before the committee.
Representative Johnson moved adoption of the
H2639A4 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Johnson moved that H.F. 2369, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3277, the First Engrossment (Simon): A bill for an act relating to commerce; specifying that advertising of deceptive local telephone numbers for businesses is a deceptive trade practice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 325D.46, by adding a subdivision.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 3277 before the committee.
Representative Simon presented his bill.
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 3277, the First Engrossment, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3386 (Swails): A bill for an act relating to real property; requiring performance guidelines for certain residential contracts; modifying statutory warranties; requiring notice and opportunity to repair; providing for dispute resolution procedures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 326B.809; 327A.01, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 327A.02, subdivision 4, by adding subdivisions.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 3386 before the committee.
Representative Swails presented her bill.
Representative Mullery moved adoption of the
H3386DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Charlie Durenberger, MN Department of Labor & Industry
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 3386, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 776 (Lesch): A bill for an act relating to real property; requiring performance guidelines for certain residential contracts; modifying statutory warranties; requiring notice and opportunity to repair; providing for dispute resolution procedures; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 326B.809; 327A.01, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision; 327A.02, subdivision 4, by adding subdivisions.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 776 before the committee.
Representative Lesch presented his bill.
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 776 be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3147, the First Engrossment (Jackson): A bill for an act relating to taxation; specifying duties of assessors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 82B.035, subdivision 2; 270.41, subdivision 5; 273.061, subdivisions 7, 8.
Representative Jackson moved H.F. 3147 before the committee.
Representative Jackson presented her bill.
Representative Jackson moved that H.F. 3147, the First Engrossment, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3393 (Jackson): A bill for an act relating to real property; amending the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act; making clarifying, conforming, and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 515B.1-102; 515B.1-103; 515B.1-107; 515B.1-112; 515B.1-115; 515B.1-116; 515B.2-101; 515B.2-102; 515B.2-105; 515B.2-106; 515B.2-108; 515B.2-109; 515B.2-110; 515B.2-111; 515B.2-112; 515B.2-113; 515B.2-114; 515B.2-118; 515B.2-119; 515B.2-121; 515B.2-124; 515B.3-101; 515B.3-102; 515B.3-103; 515B.3-104; 515B.3-105; 515B.3-106; 515B.3-109; 515B.3-110; 515B.3-112; 515B.3-113; 515B.3-114; 515B.3-115; 515B.3-116; 515B.3-117; 515B.3-120; 515B.3-121; 515B.4-101; 515B.4-102; 515B.4-104; 515B.4-105; 515B.4-106; 515B.4-107; 515B.4-108; 515B.4-110; 515B.4-111; 515B.4-115; 515B.4-116; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 515B.
Representative Jackson moved H.F. 3393 before the committee.
Representative Jackson presented her bill.
Representative Jackson moved adoption of the
H3393A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Jackson moved that H.F. 3393, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3117, the First Engrossment (Morrow): A bill for an act relating to transportation; regulating contracts; prohibiting indemnification provisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 221.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 3117 before the committee.
Representative Morrow presented his bill.
Testifying for the bill:
Adam Chelseth, Minnesota Trucking Association
Keith Klein, Minnesota Trucking Association
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 3117, the First Engrossment, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3300, the Second Engrossment (Morrow): A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying provisions relating to civilly committed sex offenders, sexually dangerous persons, and sexual psychopathic personalities; amending provisions relating to judicial holds in commitment cases; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 246B.01, by adding a subdivision; 253B.05, subdivision 1; 253B.07, subdivision 2b; 253B.10, subdivision 5; 253B.15, subdivision 1; 253B.18, subdivision 5a; 253B.185; 253B.19, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, sections 246B.01, subdivisions 1a, 1b, 2a, 2d; 246B.02; 246B.03, subdivisions 2, 3; 246B.04, subdivision 3; 246B.05, subdivision 1; 246B.06, subdivisions 1, 6, 7, 8; 246B.07, subdivisions 1, 2; 246B.08; 246B.09; 246B.10; 253B.14.
Representative Jackson moved H.F. 3300 before the committee.
Representative Morrow presented his bill.
Representative Jackson moved adoption of the
H3300A3 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Jackson moved adoption of the
H3300A5 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Sheila Brandt, Minnesota Sex Offender Program
Representative Jackson moved that H.3300, the Second Engrossment, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 2766 (Welti): A bill for an act relating to higher education; clarifying disclosure of educational data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 13.32, subdivision 3.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 2766 before the committee.
Representative Welti presented his bill.
Testifying for the bill:
Sue Abderholden, National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 2766 be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Kulick-Jackson assumed the chair at 9:45 a.m.
H.F. 3137 (Mullery): A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring chemical use screen of juvenile offenders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 260B.157, subdivision 1; 260B.176, subdivision 2.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 3137 before the committee.
Representative Mullery presented his bill.
Testifying for the bill:
Cheryl Kreager, Juvenile Justice Coalition of Minnesota
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 3137 be recommended to pass, and when so passed be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 1557 (Nelson): A bill for an act relating to civil actions; providing time limit for appealing decisions of a governing body or board of adjustment to district court; requiring posting of a bond for an appeal to Court of Appeals in certain cases; clarifying actions involving public participation in government; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 462.354, subdivision 2; 462.361, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 554.01, subdivision 6; 554.03.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 1557 before the committee.
Representative Mullery presented the bill.
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 3469 be adopted as a delete all amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 1557, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Mullery assumed the chair at 10:00 a.m.
H.F. 3085 (Marquart): A bill for an act relating to interest rates; exempting eminent domain awards and property tax adjustments and refunds from increased interest rates on certain judgments; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 117.195, subdivision 1; 278.08.
Representative Jackson moved H.F. 3085 before the committee.
Representative Marquart presented his bill.
Representative Jackson moved adoption of
H3085DE2. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Keith Carlson, Minnesota Inter-County Association
Joel Carlson, Legal Research/Government Affairs
Representative Jackson moved that H.F. 3085, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3528 (McFarlane): A bill for an act relating to higher education; regulating certain higher education data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2009 Supplement, section 136A.01, subdivision 2.
Representative Mullery moved H.F. 3528 before the committee.
Representative McFarlane presented her bill.
Representative Mullery moved adoption of
H3528A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying for the bill:
Tricia Grims, Office of Higher Education
Representative Mullery moved that H.F. 3528, as amended, be recommended to pass, and when so passed be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
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Joe Mullery, Chair
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Joan Harrison, Committee Legislative Assistant