STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION
Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
MINUTES
Representative Fabian, Chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:16 A.M. on March 13, 2018, in Hearing Room 5 of the State Office Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
FABIAN, Dan, Chair JOHNSON, Brian
HEINTZEMAN, Josh, Vice Chair JOHNSON, Clark
HANSEN, Rick LAYMAN, Sandy
BACKER, Jeff LUECK, Dale
BECKER-FINN, Jamie METSA, Jason
BLISS, Matt NEWBERGER, Jim
CLARK, Karen POSTON, John
ECKLUND, Rob SUNDIN, Mike
FISCHER, Peter SWEDZINSKI, Chris
GREEN, Steve TORKELSON, Paul
HOPPE, Joe UGLEM, Mark
HORNSTEIN, Frank WAGENIUS, Jean
Representative Ecklund moved the approval of the March 8, 2018 minutes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3577 (Anselmo) Certified salt applicator program established.
Representative Fabian moved HF3577 be re-referred to the Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee.
Representative Fabian moved the H3577A-1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifiers:
Larry Johnson, Government Affairs, Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
Tim Malooly, Vice President, Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
Shannon Lotthammer, Assistant Commissioner for Water, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Connie Fortin, Fortin Consulting Inc.
Sue Nissen, Stop Over Salting
Steve Woods, Executive Director, Freshwater Society
Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3577, as amended, be re-referred to the Civil Law and Data Practices Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3556 (Heintzeman) Off road vehicle trail planning and development funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Fabian moved HF3556 be laid over for possible inclusion in another bill.
Testifiers:
Dan Larson, Minnesota Four-Wheel Drive Association.
Tony Kieffer, Minnesota Land Rovers, and Minnesota Overland
Laura Preus, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division
Representative Fabian laid over HF3556 for possible inclusion in another bill.
HF2847 (Lueck) Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area Citizens Advisory Council modified.
Representative Fabian moved HF2847 be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee.
Testifier:
Bob Meier, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF2847 be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3421 (Fabian) Natural resource commissioner's duties modified, and provisions for elk licenses modified.
Representative Fabian moved HF3421 be sent to the General Register.
Testifiers:
Bob Meier, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3421 be sent to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 AM
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Representative Dan Fabian, Chair
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Karen Johnson, Committee Legislative Assistant