STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Knoblach, Chair of the Ways & Means Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:20AM on Monday, March 20, 2017 in the Room 200 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
KNOBLACH, Jim, Chair
VOGEL, Bob VC
ANDERSON, Sarah
BAKER, Dave
CARLSON, Lyndon
CORNISH, Tony
DAVIDS, Greg
DEAN, Matt
DETTMER, Bob
FABIAN, Dan
GAROFALO, Pat
GUNTHER, Bob
HAMILTON, Rod
HAUSMAN, Alice
HILSTROM, Deb
HORNSTEIN, Frank
LIEBLING, Tina
LOON, Jenifer
MARQUART, Paul
MURPHY, Erin
NORNES, Bud
PELOWSKI, Gene
TORKELSON, Paul
URDAHL, Dean
WAGENIUS, Jean
Excused:
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
POPPE, Jeanne
Representative Knoblach called the meeting to order at 10:20AM a quorum was present.
Representative Carlson moved that the minutes of March 13, 2017 be approved
MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Knoblach moved HF140 be referred to the General Register
HF140 (Sondra Erickson) Teacher licensing system restructured, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board established, all teacher licensing and support personnel licensing and credentialing authority transferred to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, rulemaking provided, report required, and money appropriated.
Representative Erickson introduced the A28 Amendment
Representative Knoblach moved to adopt the A28 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED
Representative Erickson introduced the A29 Amendment
Representative Knoblach moved to adopt the A29 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED
Representative Erickson presented HF140
Representative Knoblach renewed his motion to refer HF140 as amended to the General Register
THE MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Knoblach moved HF326 be referred to the General Register
HF326 (Jeff Howe) Paynesville; Trunk Highway 23 segment dedicated as Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth L. Olson Highway.
Representative Howe presented HF326
Representative Knoblach renewed his motion to refer HF326 to the General Register THE MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Knoblach moved HF1659 be referred to the General Register
HF1659 (Dario Anselmo) Transportation management organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Amselmo introduced the A1 Amendment
Representative Knoblach moved to adopt the A1 Amendment THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED
Representative Amselmo presented HF1659
Representative Knoblach renewed his motion to refer HF1659 as amended to the General Registry MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Hamilton moved HF1545 be referred to the General Register
HF1545 (Rod Hamilton) Food Safety and Defense Task force extended, and animal definition modified.
Representative Hamilton presented HF1545
Representative Hamilton renewed his motion to refer HF1545 to the General Registry
MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Knoblach requested testimony on the Budget Resolution
The following individuals testified:
Scott Croonquist, Association of Metro School Districts
Beth Kadoun, MN Chamber of Commerce
Representative Garofalo moved HF1620 be referred to the General Register
HF1620 (Pat Garofalo) Minnesota investment fund's local government loan repayment funds restrictions on use temporarily modified.
Representative Garofalo renewed his motion to refer HF1620 to the General Registry
MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Knoblach resumed testimony on the Budget Resolution
Peter Nelson, Center for the American Experiment, testified
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00PM
Representative Jim Knoblach, Chair
Jean Cottington, Committee Legislative Assistant