STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION
EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Jenifer Loon, Chair of the Education Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 12:48 p.m. on March 19th, 2015, in Room Five of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
LOON, Jenifer, Chair HERTAUS, Jerry
KRESHA, Ron, VC MARIANI, Carlos
MURPHY, Mary, DFL Lead MARQUART, Paul
ANDERSON, Paul MULLERY, Joe
ANZELC, Tom NEWTON, Jerry
BENNETT, Peggy NORNES, Bud
CHRISTENSEN, Drew PETERSON, Roz
DAVNIE, Jim QUAM, Duane
DETTMER, Bob SELCER, Yvonne
ERICKSON, Sondra SLOCUM, Linda
FENTON, Kelly WILLS, Anna
A quorum was present.
Representative Peterson moved the minutes of March 18th, 2015, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1636 Christensen, School district authority to transfer certain money among funds and accounts extended.
Representative Christensen moved that HF1636 be placed on the General Register.
Representative Christensen testified on HF1636.
Additional testifiers on HF1636:
Denise Dittrick, Minnesota School Boards Association
Valerie Dosland, Minnesota Community Education Association
Representative Loon laid over HF1636 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill, or further consideration at a later date.
HF1390 Bly, Pupil unit provisions modified.
Representative Loon moved that HF1390 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Loon moved the A15-0166 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Bly testified on HF1390, as amended.
Additional Testifiers on HF1390, as amended:
Steve Allen, Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs
Bill Zimniewicz, Jennings Community Center; Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs
Ray Holmes, Student, Jennings Community Center
Lea Dahl, Principal, Intermediate District 287
Representative Loon laid over HF720, as amended, for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill, or further consideration at a later date.
HF1368 Kresha, Tax credit provided for contributions to qualified foundations.
Representative Kresha moved that HF1368 be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Representative Kresha testified on HF1368.
Representative Kresha moved the H1368-A4 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Loon laid over HF1368, as amended, for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill, or further consideration at a later date.
HF768 Schomacker, Independent School District No. 402, Hendricks exempted from the general reciprocity agreement.
Representative Loon moved that HF768 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Schomacker testified on HF768.
Additional testifiers on HF768:
Nick Citterman, Hendricks School Board
Representative Loon laid over HF768 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill, or further consideration at a later date.
HF724 Bernardy, College concurrent enrollment program full funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Loon moved HF724 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Bernardy testified on HF724.
Additional testifiers on HF724:
Dr. Diane Schimelpfeng, Hopkins Public Schools
Tim Amlie, Hopkins Public Schools
Jeff McGonigal, Anoka Hennepin School District 11
Representative Loon laid over HF724 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill, or further consideration at a later date.
HF1571 Newton, PSEO payments to postsecondary institutions enhanced to include textbook and equipment costs, greater financial incentive for school districts to encourage student participation in the PSEO program created.
Representative Newton moved that HF1571 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Newton testified on HF1571.
Additional testifiers on HF1571:
Don Lewis, Vice President and CFO Anoka Ramsey Community College
Jeff McGonigal, Anoka Hennepin School District 11
Representative Loon laid over HF1571 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill, or further consideration at a later date.
The Education Finance Committee was adjourned at 2:13 p.m.
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Representative Jenifer Loon, Chair
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Dorene Kainz, Committee Legislative Assistant