THIRTY-THIRD MEETING – Government Operations
2019-2020 Regular Session
STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Mike Freiberg, Chair of the Government Operations Committee, called the meeting to order at 9:48am on February 27th, 2020, in the Basement Hearing Room of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
FREIBERG, Mike – Chair
SAUKE, Duane –Vice Chair
QUAM, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
HEINRICH, John
KOEGEL, Erin
LAYMAN, Sandy
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
THEIS, Tama
VOGEL, Bob
WEST, Nolan
Absent, excused:
NASH, Jim
A quorum was present.
Representative Elkins moved that the minutes from the committee meeting on February 25th, 2020 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3228 be referred to the Judiciary Committee.
HF3228 (Morrison); Prescription Drug Affordability Act established, prescription drug affordability commission and prescription drug affordability requirements created, and report required.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3228A2. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Kelly Morrison presented the bill.
The following testified on HF3228:
Will Phillips, AARP
Claire Henn, AARP
Christene Jolowsky, Hennepin Healthcare
Erin Heers-McArdle, Anoka-Hennepin School Board
Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF3228 as amended to the Judiciary Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3268 be referred to the Environment Finance Committee.
HF3268 (Persell); Environment; PFAS Task Force created, and money appropriated.
Representative John Persell presented the bill.
The following testified on HF3268:
David Wallinga, Natural Resources Defense Council
Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF3268 as amended to the Environment Finance Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3202 be referred to the State Government Finance Committee.
HF3202 (Christensen); Hairstyling and makeup application exempted from licensing.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3202DE1. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Shelly Christensen presented the bill.
The following testified on HF3202:
Christina Ziemer, Christina Ziemer Beauty
Amy Reed, Amy Marie Artistry
Debbie Carlson, Faces Etc. of MN Media Makeup School
Jessica Mae Koza, War Paint International Beauty Agency
Jim Hirst, Salon and Spa Professional Association
Nino Altobello
Melanie Rivers
Meagan Forbes, Institute for Justice
Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF3202 as amended to the State Government Finance Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3356 be referred to the State Government Finance Committee.
HF3356 (Sauke); State Register publication provisions changed, and Capitol building event annual report date changed.
Representative Sauke presented the bill.
The following testified on HF3356:
Erin Campbell, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Administration
Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF3356 to the State Government Finance Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3357 be referred to the Jobs Committee.
HF3357 (Sauke); State-owned land and property, general services revolving fund, and central motor pool provisions modified; and Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution established.
Representative Freiberg moved HF3357A2. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Sauke presented the bill.
The following testified on HF3357:
Erin Campbell, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Administration
Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF3357 as amended to the Jobs Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:31am.
CHAIR, Mike Freiberg Committee Legislative Assistant