STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION
COMMERCE AND REGULATORY REFORM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Tim O’Driscoll, Vice Chair of the Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee, called the meeting to order at 2:49 PM on March 24, 2015 in the Basement Hearing Room of the State Office Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
HOPPE, Joe Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim Vice Chair
APPLEBAUM, Jon
ANDERSON, Sarah
ATKINS, Joe
DAVIDS, Greg
DEHN, Raymond
HALVERSON, Laurie
JOHNSON, Sheldon
KRESHA, Ron
LILLIE, Leon
LOON, Jen
LOONAN, Bob
SANDERS, Tim
SCOTT, Peggy
SLOCUM, Linda
SMITH, Dennis
SUNDIN, Mike
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
THEIS, Tama
Representative Davids moved to approve the minutes from the March 18, 2015 meeting. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1647 (Hilstrom)
Patient allowed to enjoin collection actions taken by a nonprofit hospital if the hospital has failed to provide a financial assistance policy.
Representative O’Driscoll moved that HF1647 be re-referred to the Civil Law Committee.
Representative O’Driscoll moved the 1647DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF1647:
Representative Hillstrom
Mr. Rick Varco, SEIU
Representative O’Driscoll renewed the motion that HF1647, as amended, be re-referred to the Civil Law Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1268 (Davids)
Individuals permitted to contract with insurance producer to advocate on the individual's behalf with respect to health coverage with an insurance company, and payment of commissions by issuers of qualified health plans regulated.
Representative Davids moved that HF1268 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Davids moved the H1268DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF1268:
Representative Davids
Mr. Chris Schneeman, Seven Hills Benefits on behalf of MAHU
Ms. Katherine Kmit, MN Council of Health Plans
Representative Davids renewed the motion to re-refer HF1268, as amended, to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1976 (Albright)
Electronic transactions modified and penalties authorized.
Representative O’Driscoll moved that HF1976 be re-referred to the Civil Law Committee.
Representative O’Driscoll moved the A15-0326 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF1976:
Representative Albright
Mr. Chris Liefeld
Mr. Ben Gerber, MN Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Brad Lehto, MN AFL- CIO
Representative O’Driscoll renewed the motion that HF1976, as amended, be re-referred to the Civil Law Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Hoppe assumed the gavel at 3:17 PM.
HF1825 (Slocum)
Automated sale and suppression device use criminal and civil penalties provided.
Representative Slocum moved that HF1825 be re-referred to the Public Safety Committee.
Representative Slocum moved the H1825A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF1825:
Representative Slocum
Mr. Paul Cummings, MN Department of Revenue
Ms. Margaret Reisdorf, MN Department of Revenue
Representative Slocum renewed the motion that HF1825, as amended, be re-referred to the Public Safety Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF177 (Sanders)
Self-service storage insurance agents regulated.
Representative Sanders moved that HF177 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Sanders moved the 177DE3 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF177:
Representative Sanders
Mr. Tim Deitz, Self-Storage Association
Representative Sanders renewed the motion that HF177, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative O’Driscoll assumed the gavel at 3:56 PM.
HF1979 (Hoppe)
No-fault automobile insurance reform issues task force established, legislative appointments provided, and report required.
Chair Hoppe moved that HF1979 be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Committee.
Chair Hoppe moved the H1979A1 amendment.
Chair Hoppe moved to amend the H1979A1 amendment as follows: Page 2, delete line 6. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF1879:
Representative Hoppe
Mr. Jim Abeler
Chair Hoppe renewed the motion that HF1979, as amended, be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting adjourned at 4:05 PM.
Representative Joe Hoppe, Chair
Karen Rudeen, Committee Legislative Assistant