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FORTY-SIXTH MEETING

2019-2020 Regular Session - Tuesday, June 16, 2020

FORTY-SIXTH MEETING – Government Operations
2020 Special Session

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Mike Freiberg Chair of the Committee, called the virtual Government Operations Committee meeting to order at 4:30pm on June 16th, 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

A quorum was present.

Representative Freiberg moved HF88 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Freiberg moved HF0088A1 (Winkler). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Ryan Winkler presented the bill.

HF88 (Winkler) A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a special master panel to make awards to compensate for damages suffered by certain persons resulting from the civil unrest during May and June of 2020; appropriating money.

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to send HF88 as amended to the Committee on Ways and Means.
AYES

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

NAYS

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

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF88 as amended was moved to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Freiberg moved HF39 be referred to the General Register.

Representative Ginny Klevorn presented the bill.

HF39 (Klevorn) A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing observance of India Day; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10.

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to send HF39 as amended to the General Register.
AYES

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

NAYS

HEINRICH, John
NASH, Jim
VOGEL, Bob

ABSTAIN

QUAM, Duane
LAYMAN, Sandy
THEIS, Tama
WEST, Nolan

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF39 was moved to the General Register.

Representative Freiberg moved HF116 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Raymond Dehn presented the bill.

HF116 (Dehn) 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.

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to send HF116 to the committee on Ways and Means.

AYES

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

NAYS

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

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF116 was moved to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Lee moved HF85 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Fue Lee presented the bill.

Representative Lee moved H785A4 (Lee). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Lee moved H85A5 (Lee). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Lee moved H85A2 (Lee). MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

HF85 (Lee/Her) A bill for an act relating to local government; establishing the Metropolitan Area Redevelopment Corporation; providing for certain tax revenues; providing powers and duties to the corporation; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2019 Supplement, section 297A.993, subdivisions 1, 2; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473K.

The following testified on HF85:
Kelly Drummer, President, MIGIZI
Adair Mosley, President, Pillsbury United Communities

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to send HF85 as amended to the committee on Ways and Means.
AYES

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

NAYS

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

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF85 as amended was moved to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Nash moved HF124 be referred to the General Register.

Representative Jim Nash presented the bill.

HF124 (Nash) A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying requirements related to the release of election results at the 2020 state primary and state general elections.

The following testified on HF124:
The Honorable Steve Simon, Secretary of State

Representative Nash renewed the motion to send HF124 to the General Register.

AYES

FREIBERG, Mike
SAUKE, Duane
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

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF124 was moved to the General Register.

Representative Gomez moved HF81 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Gomez moved H0081A2. THE MOTION PREVAILED; THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Aisha Gomez presented the bill.

HF 81 (Gomez) A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing limited use of eminent domain; authorizing a development moratorium in certain areas.

Representative Gomez renewed the motion to send HF81 to the committee on Ways and Means.

AYES

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

NAYS

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

ABSTAIN

SAUKE, Duane

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF81 as amended was moved to the committee on Ways and Means.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:00pm.



CHAIR, Mike Freiberg Lindy Sowmick, Committee Legislative Assistant



More Info On This Meeting..
House TV Video:
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• This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 •.
01:03 - HF88 (Winkler) Protests of May and June 2020; special master panel to award compensation for damages suffered established, and money appropriated.
17:25 - HF39 (Klevorn) India Day observance established.
24:21 - HF116 (Dehn) Civil right to vote restored to individual upon release from incarceration or upon sentencing without incarceration.
27:44 - HF85 (Lee) Metropolitan Area Redevelopment Corporation established, tax revenues provided, corporation powers and duties provided, report required, and money appropriated.
51:10 - HF124 (Nash) Modifying requirements related to the release of election results at the 2020 state primary and state general elections.
57:27 - HF81 (Gomez) Eminent domain limited use by local government authorized, and development moratorium in areas authorized.
Runs 1 hour, 30 minutes.


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H. F. 88, (Winkler) A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a special master panel to make awards to compensate for damages suffered by certain persons resulting from the civil unrest during May and June of 2020; appropriating money.

H. F. 85, (Lee) A bill for an act relating to local government; establishing the Metropolitan Area Redevelopment Corporation; providing for certain tax revenues; providing powers and duties to the corporation; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2019 Supplement, section 297A.993, subdivisions 1, 2; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473K.

H. F. 81, (Gomez) A bill for an act relating to local government; authorizing limited use of eminent domain; authorizing a development moratorium in certain areas.

H. F. 124, (Nash) A bill for an act relating to elections; modifying requirements related to the release of election results at the 2020 state primary and state general elections.

H. F. 116, (Dehn) 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.

H. F. 39, (Klevorn) A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing observance of India Day; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10.


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.

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