STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINTEITH SESSION
COMMERCE AND REGULATORY REFORM COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Kelly Fenton called the Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee, to order at 3:00 p.m. on January 17th, 2017, 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
FENTON, Kelly V. Chair
ALLEN, Susan
ANDERSON, Sarah
APPLEBAUM, Jon
BARR, Regina
DAVIDS, Greg
FRANSON, Mary
HALVERSON, Laurie
HILSTROM, Deb
JOHNSON, Sheldon
KRESHA, Ron
LOON, Jen
LOONAN, Bob
NASH, Jim
PINTO, Dave
ROSENTHAL, Paul
SLOCUM, Linda
SMITH, Dennis
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
Members excused:
O’DRISCOLL, Tim
Representative Barr moved to approve the minutes of January 11th, 2017. THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF30 (Loon)
Off-sale intoxicating liquor sales on Sunday permitted.
Representative Loon moved that HF30 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Loon moved the H0030DE2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED
Testifying on HF30:
Pro:
Mr. Andrew Schmit, MN Beer Activists
Ms. Tamara Kramer, owner, Vom Fass
Opposed:
Mr. Tony Chesak, Executive Director, MLBA
Mr. Gary Fry, St. Paul
Mr. Ken Rockler, Tavern League
Representative Applebaum requested a roll call vote on HF30. The results were as follows:
AYES
HOPPE, Joe Chair
FENTON, Kelly V. Chair
ALLEN, Susan
ANDERSON, Sarah
BARR, Regina
HALVERSON, Laurie
HILSTROM, Deb
KRESHA, Ron
LOON, Jen
LOONAN, Bob
NASH, Jim
PINTO, Dave
ROSENTHAL, Paul
SLOCUM, Linda
SMITH, Dennis
NAYS
APPLEBAUM, Jon
DAVIDS, Greg
JOHNSON, Sheldon
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
There being 15 AYES and 4 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Loon renewed the motion that HF30, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF68 (Hoppe)
Labeling requirements for 3.2 percent malt liquor created.
Representative Hoppe moved that HF68 be re-referred to the Committee.
Representative Hopped renewed the motion that HF68 be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED
The meeting was adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
Representative Joe Hoppe, Chair
Karen Rudeen, Committee Legislative Assistant