STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-FOURTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Representative Laurie Halverson, Chair of the Commerce Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 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
MAHONEY, Tim
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama
Members excused:
LISLEGARD, Dave
A quorum was present.
Representative Stephenson moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on May 1st, 2020. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4597 (Tabke); Revenue and reimbursement provisions modified, and discretion to the commission for operation of a card club granted.
Representative Tabke moved that HF4597 be re-referred to the State Government Finance Division.
Representative Tabke moved the A20-0768 (Tabke) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following testified on HF4597:
Andrew Offerman, Vice President of Racing, Canterbury Park
James Goldstein, Citizen Advocate
Cort Holten, Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association
Michael Tindall, Citizen Advocate
Representative Tabke renewed the motion that HF4597, as amended, be re-referred to the State Government Finance Division.
Representative Halverson requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll.
AYES
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
MAHONEY, Tim
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama
ABSENT
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
LISLEGARD, Dave
With a vote of 18 AYES, 0 NAYS, and 2 ABSENT, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3625 (Fischer); Modular home definition modified, and assessment provision modified for manufactured home relocation trust fund.
Representative Halverson moved that HF3625 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Halverson renewed the motion that HF3625 be re-referred to the General Register and requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll.
AYES
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
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama
ABSENT
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
LISLEGARD, Dave
MAHONEY, Tim
With a vote of 17 AYES, 0 NAYS, and 3 ABSENT, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3398 (Morrison); Health care service utilization review and prior authorization requirements modified, and conforming changes made.
Representative Halverson moved that HF3398 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Halverson moved the H3398DE6 (Morrison) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following testified on HF3398:
Dan Endreson, Minnesota Council of Health Plans
Representative Halverson renewed the motion that HF3398, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register and requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll.
AYES
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
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama
ABSENT
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
LISLEGARD, Dave
MAHONEY, Tim
With a vote of 17 AYES, 0 NAYS, and 3 ABSENT, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3904 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Money transmission timing conduct regulated.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF3904 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the H3904A1 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following testified on HF3904:
Andy McElmeel, Pay Pal
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed the motion that HF3904, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Halverson requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll.
AYES
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
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama
ABSENT
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
LISLEGARD, Dave
MAHONEY, Tim
With a vote of 17 AYES, 0 NAYS, and 3 ABSENT, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4067 (Elkins); Bank and trust company authorized investments modified.
Representative Elkins moved that HF4067 be re-referred to the General Register.
The following testified on HF4067:
Representative Bob Vogel, Minnesota State House
Representative Elkins renewed the motion that HF4067 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Halverson requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll.
AYES
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
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama
ABSENT
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
LISLEGARD, Dave
MAHONEY, Tim
With a vote of 17 AYES, 0 NAYS, and 3 ABSENT, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.
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Representative Laurie Halverson, Chair
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Simon Brown, Committee Legislative Assistant