THIRTY-SECOND MEETING

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

Representative Laurie Halverson, Chair of the Commerce Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 2:33 P.M. on Monday, April 27, 2020 pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
HALVERSON, Laurie, Chair
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVIDS, Greg
DEHN, Raymond
ELKINS, Steve
GAROFALO, Pat
HALEY, Barb
HOWARD, Michael
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
KRESHA, Ron
LESCH, John
LISLEGARD, Dave
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama

Members excused:
MAHONEY, Tim

A quorum was present.

Representative Stephenson moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on April 16th, 2020. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2475 (Schultz); Vulnerable adult financial exploitation protection provisions modified.

Representative Halverson moved HF2475 be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division.

Representative Halverson moved the A20-0722 (Schultz) amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2475:
Tess Rice, Minnesota Bankers Association
Jim Amundson, President & CEO of the Independent and Community Bankers of Minnesota

Representative Halverson renewed the motion to re-refer HF2475, as amended, to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF4240 (Richardson); Minnesota Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act modified.

Representative Richardson moved HF4240 be re-referred to the General Register.

Representative Richardson moved the H4240DE4 (Richardson) amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF4240:
Steve Kelley, Commissioner, Department of Commerce

Representative Richardson renewed the motion to re-refer HF4240, as amended, to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF356 (Lien); Regulating electronic paddlewheels; providing for use of symbols; modifying methods of wagering and ticket requirements.

Representative Halverson moved HF356 be re-referred to the General Register.

Representative Halverson moved the A20-0747 (Halverson) amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF356:
Matt Gettman, Minnesota Gambling Control Board

Representative Halverson renewed the motion that HF356, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

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Representative Laurie Halverson, Chair



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Simon Brown, Committee Legislative Assistant