STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY EIGHTH 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 8:15 A.M. on March 15, 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 NEWBERGER, Jim
BLISS, Matt POSTON, John
CLARK, Karen SUNDIN, Mike
ECKLUND, Rob SWEDZINSKI, Chris
FISCHER, Peter TORKELSON, Paul
GREEN, Steve UGLEM, Mark
HOPPE, Joe WAGENIUS, Jean
HORNSTEIN, Frank
Members excused:
METSA, Jason
Representative Backer moved the approval of the March 14, 2018 minutes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3557 (Lueck) Environmental assessment worksheet exemptions for recreational trails expanded.
Representative Fabian moved HF3557 be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee.
Representative Lueck moved the 3557DE1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
Bob Meier, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3557, as amended, be re-referred to the Government Operations and Elections Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3422 (Fabian) Bait and equipment requirements for infested waters modified.
Representative Fabian moved HF3422 be sent to the General Register.
Representative Fabian moved the 3422A-2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
Jill Townley, Legislative Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Heidi Wolf, Invasive Species Program Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF3422, as amended, be sent to the General Register. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED.
HF3350 - (Fabian): Deer license revenue dedicated to deer management account increased.
Representative Fabian moved HF3350 be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.
Representative Fabian moved the H3350A-1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS WITHDRAWN.
Testifiers:
Bob Meier, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Craig Engwall, Executive Director, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Representative Fabian laid over HF3350, as amended, for possible inclusion in a future bill.
HF2783 (Ecklund) Voyageur Country ATV Trail funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Fabian moved HF2783 be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.
Testifier:
Tom Hackbarth, All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota
Representative Fabian laid over HF2783 for possible inclusion in a future bill.
HF3416 (Ecklund) Lake County; off-highway vehicle trail funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Fabian moved HF3416 be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.
Representative Fabian moved the H3416A-1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Ecklund moved the H3416A-2 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
Tom Hackbarth, All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota
Representative Fabian laid over HF3416, as amended, for possible inclusion in a future bill.
HF3478 (Metsa) All-terrain vehicle trail funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Fabian moved HF3478 be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.
Representative Fabian moved the H3478A-1 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifier:
Tom Hackbarth, All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota
Representative Fabian laid over HF3416, as amended, for possible inclusion in a future bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 AM.
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Representative Dan Fabian, Chair
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Karen Johnson, Committee Legislative Assistant