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Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance

THIRTY-FIFTH MEETING

2017-2018 Regular Session - Thursday, March 1, 2018

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


PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES


Representative Johnson, Chair of the Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:16 AM on March 1, 2018 in Room 120 of the State Capitol. A quorum was present.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
JOHNSON, Brian
HILSTROM, Debra
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
CONSIDINE, John (Jack)
DEHN, Ray
FRANKE, Keith
GROSSELL, Matt
HOWE, Jeff
LOHMER, Kathy
LUCERO, Eric
NEWBERGER, Jim
O’NEILL, Marion
PINTO, Dave
UGLEM, Mark
WARD, JoAnn
ZERWAS, Nick

Representative Lohmer moved the minutes of the February 28, 2018, meeting be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

A presentation was given by the Department of Public Safety on their bonding request.

Testifiers:
Mona Dohman, Commissioner
Joe Kelly, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)
Rick Larkin

A presentation was given by the Department of Corrections on their bonding request.

Testifiers:
Tom Roy, Commissioner
Bruce Reiser, Deputy Commissioner of Facility Services
Dave Wisnewski, Capital Resources Administrator

Representative Pinto moved to re-refer HF1669 to the Committee on Civil law and Data Practices Policy.

Testifers:
Scott Knight, former Chief of Police, Chaska
James Backstrom, Dakota County Attorney
Andrew W. Kiragu, MD, FAAP, President, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Rob Doar, Political Director, Gun Owners Caucus
Ben Rust, General Council, Gun Owners Caucus
Daniel Ward, VP, African American Heritage Gun Club
Prof. Joe Olson, Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance

Representative Uglem moved HF1669 be laid on the table.

Representative Dehn requested a roll call vote on the motion. The results were as follows:

AYES
JOHNSON, Brian
GROSSELL, Matt
HOWE, Jeff
LOHMER, Kathy
LUCERO, Eric
NEWBERGER, Jim
O’NEILL, Marion
UGLEM, Mark
ZERWAS, Nick

NAYS
HILSTROM, Debra
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
CONSIDINE, John (Jack)
DEHN, Ray
FRANKE, Keith
PINTO, Dave
WARD, JoAnn

There being 9 ayes and 7 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE BILL WAS LAID ON THE TABLE.


Representative Pinto moved to re-refer HF1605 to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices Policy.

Testifiers:
Paul Schnell, Chief of Police, Inver Grove Heights
Ramsey County Sheriff Jack Serier
Marit Brock
Eva Goldfarb
Rob Doar, Political Director, Gun Owners Caucus
Sarah Cade, Team Leader, Gun Owners Caucus
Cara Schlultz, Libertarian Party of Minnesota
Prof. Joe Olson, Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance

Representative Uglem moved HF1605 be laid on the table.

Representative Dehn requested a roll call vote on the motion. The results were as follows:

AYES
JOHNSON, Brian
FRANKE, Keith
GROSSELL, Matt
HOWE, Jeff
LOHMER, Kathy
LUCERO, Eric
NEWBERGER, Jim
O’NEILL, Marion
UGLEM, Mark
ZERWAS, Nick

NAYS
HILSTROM, Debra
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
CONSIDINE, John (Jack)
DEHN, Ray
PINTO, Dave
WARD, JoAnn

There being 10 ayes and 6 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE BILL WAS LAID ON THE TABLE.



The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 PM




Representative Brian Johnson, Chair




Jeremy Hansen, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF1605 (Pinto) - Law enforcement and family members enabled to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm.
  • HF1669 (Pinto) - Firearm transfer criminal background check required, and transfers excepted.
House TV Video:
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01:35 - Department of Public Safety bonding request.
25:39 - Department of Corrections bonding request.
57:28 - Comments by the Chair.
58:09 - HF1669 (Pinto) Firearm transfer criminal background check required, and transfers excepted.
1:36:46 - HF1605 (Pinto) Law enforcement and family members enabled to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others.
Runs 2 hours, 29 minutes.


Department of Public Safety Bonding Request
Department of Corrections Bonding Request