Government Operations

FORTY-FIFTH MEETING

2019-2020 Regular Session - Monday, June 15, 2020

FORTY-FIFTH MEETING – Government Operations
2020 Special Session

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Mike Freiberg Chair of the Committee, called the virtual Government Operations Committee meeting to order at 8:00am on June 15th, 2020. Pursuant to House rule 10.01. the meeting is being broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

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
NASH, Jim
NELSON, Michael
THEIS, Tama
VOGEL, Bob
WEST, Nolan

Absent, excused:

A quorum was present.

Representative Freiberg moved HF75 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Carlos Mariani presented the bill.

HF75 (Mariani) Public safety critical incident stress management information prohibited as evidence, law enforcement use of force reported, critical incident review process established for peace officer involved shootings, Office of Community-Led Safety Coordination established, grants established to promote co-responder teams, grants established to promote community healing, standards established for crisis interventions and mental illness crisis training for peace officers, development and implementation of autism training required for peace officers, reports required and money appropriated.

The following testified on HF75:
The Honorable Steve Simon, Secretary of State

Representative Freiberg moved HF0075A1 (Moran). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to send HF75 as amended to the Committee on Ways and Means.
AYES

FREIBERG, Mike
SAUKE, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael

NAYS

HEINRICH, John
LAYMAN, Sandy
NASH, Jim
THEIS, Tama
VOGEL, Bob
WEST, Nolan

ABSTAIN

QUAM, Duane

Representative Freiberg moved HF73 be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Freiberg moved H73A3 (Hassan). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Freiberg moved H73A1 (Mariani). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Freiberg moved H73A4 (Her). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Carlos Mariani presented the bill.

HF73 (Mariani) Public safety; warrior-style training for peace officers prohibited, peace officer duty established to intercede when another is using unreasonable force, data included in complaint or charge against peace officer clarified, various other provisions modified, and money appropriated.

The following testified on HF73:
Deborah Dyson, House Research Analyst

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to send HF73 as amended to the committee on Ways and Means.
AYES

FREIBERG, Mike
SAUKE, Duane
QUAM, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
KOEGEL, Erin
LAYMAN, Sandy
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
THEIS, Tama
WEST, Nolan

NAYS

HEINRICH, John
NASH, Jim
VOGEL, Bob

MOTION PREVAILED. HF73 as amended was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:30am.

CHAIR, Mike Freiberg Lindy Sowmick, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Documents:

POST Board Reform & Data Collection Amendment (HF73).pdf - 6/13/2020
2020.06.15 Gov Ops -- Remote Hearing Agenda.pdf - 6/14/2020
Restore the Vote Amendment (HF75).pdf - 6/14/2020
06.14.2020 ACLU-MN Written Testimony for Gov Ops.pdf - 6/14/2020
Resident Requirement Amendment (HF73).pdf - 6/14/2020
Ltrs of Support for POCI Bills -- Gov Ops.pdf - 6/14/2020
Ltr to Govt Op -- Legal Aid.pdf - 6/14/2020
Arbitration Amendment (HF73).pdf - 6/14/2020
Ltr of Support -- Restore the Vote (1).pdf - 6/14/2020

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• This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 •.
01:15 - HF75 (Mariani) The Reimagining Public Safety Act.
• Community Led Public Safety -- HF75 (Gomez).
• Restore the Vote -- HF49 (Moran)***.
47:09 - HF73 (Mariani) The Reclaiming Community Oversight Act.
• Police Residency Reform -- HF50 (Hassan).
• Arbitration Reform -- HF72 (Her).
• Law Enforcement Oversight Council Reform -- HF44 (Gomez).
• POST Board Reform and Data Collection**.
Runs 1 hour, 29 minutes.

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This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/

The committee will hear two out of the three acts that comprise the Minnesota Police Accountability Package. The bills below are within the acts to be discussed in Government Operations.

HF73 (Mariani) The Reclaiming Community Oversight Act
Police Residency Reform -- HF50 (Hassan)
Arbitration Reform -- HF72 (Her)
Law Enforcement Oversight Council Reform -- HF44 (Gomez)
POST Board Reform and Data Collection**

HF75 (Mariani) The Reimagining Public Safety Act
Community Led Public Safety -- HF75 (Mariani)
Restore the Vote -- HF49 (Moran)***

HF50 (Hassan) A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul to impose residency requirements for peace officers.

HF72 (Her) A bill for an act relating to labor; amending arbitrator selection for peace officer grievance arbitrations; authorizing rulemaking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

HF44 (Gomez) A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring local units of government to establish law enforcement citizen oversight councils; specifying powers and duties of the councils and the responsibilities of local authorities toward them; requiring law enforcement policies, guidelines, training, and reporting on matters relating to procedural justice and community interactions; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 626.89, subdivisions 2, 17; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

HF75 (Mariani) A bill for an act relating to public safety; prohibiting public safety critical incident stress management information as evidence; reporting law enforcement use of force; establishing a critical incident review process for peace officer involved shootings; establishing an Office of Community-Led Public Safety Coordination; establishing grants to promote co-responder teams; establishing grants to promote community healing; establishing standards for crisis intervention and mental illness crisis training for peace officers; requiring the development and implementation of autism training for peace officers; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, sections 626.553, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions; 626.8469; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 181; 299A; 626; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 181.973.

HF49 (Moran) A bill for an act relating to public safety; restoring the civil right to vote of an individual upon release from incarceration or upon sentencing if no incarceration is imposed; requiring notice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, sections 201.014, by adding a subdivision; 201.071, subdivision 1; 609.165, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2019 Supplement, section 204C.10; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 201; 243.

**POST Board Reform and Data Collection will be added as an amendment to HF73 (Mariani).
***HF49 (Moran) will be added as an amendment to HF75 (Mariani).

This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.

TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.

ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.