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Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance

THIRTY-NINTH MEETING

2017-2018 Regular Session - Thursday, March 29, 2018

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-NINTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION


JOB GROWTH AND ENERGY AFFORDABILITY POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES


Representative Pat Garofalo, Chair of the Jobs Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 5:01 PM on March 29, 2018, in Room 10 of the State Office Building. A quorum was present.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
GAROFALO, Pat
NEWBERGER, Jim
MAHONEY, Tim
CLARK, Karen
ANDERSON, Paul
BAHR, Cal
DAVNIE, Jim
FABIAN, Dan
MAYE QUADE, Erin
MUNSON, Jeremy
NEU, Anne
O’NEILL, Marion
RARICK, Jason
THISSEN, Paul
VOGEL, Bob
WEST, Nolan

Members excused:
WAGENIUS, Jean
BAKER, Dave
HOWE, Jeff
LAYMAN, Sandy
METSA, Jason
MORAN, Rena
SCOTT, Peggy
SUNDIN, Mike

Representative Vogel moved the meeting minutes from March 28, 2018 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF4252 (Howe) State fire marshal inspection of place of public accommodation required, dedicated account in the special revenue fund created, and money appropriated.

Representative Garofalo moved HF4252 to be recommended to pass and be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance.

Representative Tama Theis; Randy Schmitz, Rolling Ridge Wedding; Wayne Butt, Fubben Farm, Cottage Grove; testified on HF4252.

Representative Garofalo renewed his motion to move HF4252 to be recommended to pass and be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF4254 (O’Neill) Unemployment Insurance Advisory council recommendations adopted.

Representative O’Neill moved HF4254 to be referred to the General Register.

Rick Caligiuri, Unemployment Insurance Division Director, DEED; testified on HF4254.

Representative O’Neill renewed her motion to move HF4254 to be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3873 (Albright) Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted, and worker’s Compensation Court of Appeals quorum requirements modified.

Representative Mahoney moved HF3873 to be recommended to pass and move to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Mahoney renewed his motion for HF3873 to be recommended to pass and move to the Committee on Ways and Means. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM.




Representative Pat Garofalo, Chair





Amelia Allert, Committee Legislative Assistant


More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3873 (Albright) - Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted; workers' compensation provisions modified; hospital outpatient fee schedules modified; billing, payment, and dispute resolution modified; ambulatory surgical center payments defined; and covered benefits modified.
  • HF4252 (Howe) - State fire marshal inspection of place of public accommodation required, dedicated account in the special revenue fund created, and money appropriated.
  • HF4254 (O'Neill) - Unemployment Insurance Advisory council recommendations adopted.
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*** Committee will convene 15 minutes after the conclusion of floor session ***