Ways and Means

FORTIETH MEETING

2019-2020 Regular Session - Tuesday, May 12, 2020

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

MINUTES

Representative Lyndon Carlson, Chair of the Committee, called the remote Ways and Means Committee meeting to order at 9:32 A.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was conducted over Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services, Facebook Live, and YouTube live streaming.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:

CARLSON, Lyndon, (Chair)
OLSON, Liz (Vice-Chair)
GAROFALO, Pat (GOP-Lead)
ALBRIGHT, Tony
BERNARDY, Connie
DAVIDS, Greg
DAVNIE, Jim
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ECKLUND, Rob
HAMILTON, Rod
HANSEN, Rick
HAUSMAN, Alice
HERTAUS, Jerry
HORNSTEIN, Frank
KRESHA, Ron
LIEBLING, Tina
LILLIE, Leon
LONG, Jamie
MARIANI, Carlos
MARQUART, Paul
NELSON, Michael
NOOR, Mohamud
PELOWSKI, Gene, Jr.
POPPE, Jeanne
SCHOMACKER, Joe
SCOTT, Peggy
TORKELSON, Paul
VOGEL, Bob
WAGENIUS, Jean

A quorum was present.

Representative Olson moved that the minutes of May 11, 2020 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2529 (Murphy) Authorizing spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature.

Representative Olson moved adoption of the Capital Investment Finance Division Report for HF2529. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE DIVISION REPORT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Olson moved that HF2529, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Olson moved to adopt the A20-0785 delete everything amendment for the author.

Representative Olson moved to adopt the H2529A19 amendment to the A20-0785 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Davids moved to adopt the H2529A16 amendment to amend the A20-0785 amendment.

Deb Dyson, House Research, explained the amendment.

Representative Davids withdrew the A16 amendment.

Representative Torkelson moved to adopt the H2529A17 amendment to amend the A20-0785 amendment.

Deb Dyson, House Research, explained the amendment.

Representative Torkelson renewed the motion to adopt the H2529A17 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Murphy presented the A20-0785 amendment as amended.

Representative Carlson renewed the motion to adopt the A20-0785 amendment as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Andrew Lee, Fiscal Analyst, gave an overview of the fiscal spreadsheet and answered member questions.

Representative Murphy gave closing comments on the bill.

Representative Olson renewed the motion that HF2529, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register. A roll call was taken, and the results were as follows:

AYES:

CARLSON
OLSON
BERNARDY
DAVNIE
ECKLUND
HANSEN
HORNSTEIN
LIEBLING
LILLIE
LONG
MARIANI
MARQUART
NELSON
NOOR
PELOWSKI
POPPE
WAGENIUS

NAYS:

GAROFALO
ALBRIGHT
DAVIDS
DRAZKOWSKI
HAMILTON
HERTAUS
SCHOMACKER
SCOTT
TORKELSON
VOGEL

ABSENT/EXCUSED:

HAUSMAN
KRESHA

By a vote of 17 AYES and 10 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF4597 (Tabke) Horse racing wagering and simulcasting provisions modified, and waivers and expenditure provided.

Representative Olson moved that HF4597, the first engrossment, be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Tabke explained HF4597.

Representative Olson renewed the motion that HF4597, the first engrossment, be recommended to be placed on the General Register. A roll call was taken, and the results were as follows:

AYES:

CARLSON
OLSON
GAROFALO
ALBRIGHT
BERNARDY
DAVIDS
DAVNIE
DRAZKOWSKI
ECKLUND
HAMILTON
HANSEN
HAUSMAN
HERTAUS
HORNSTEIN
KRESHA
LIEBLING
LILLIE
LONG
MARIANI
MARQUART
NELSON
NOOR
PELOWSKI
POPPE
SCHOMACKER
SCOTT
TORKELSON
VOGEL
WAGENIUS

By a vote of 29 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2682 (Lillie) Legacy dedicated website funding provided, and money appropriated.

Representative Lillie moved that HF2682, the first engrossment, be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Lillie moved to adopt the H2682DE1 amendment.

Representative Lillie moved to adopt the H2682A3 amendment to the DE1 and explained the amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Lillie explained the H2682DE1 amendment as amended and answered member questions.

Representative Lillie renewed the motion to adopt the H2682DE1 amendment as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Mark Johnson, Executive Director, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, answered member questions.

Representative Lillie renewed the motion that HF2682, the first engrossment, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register. A roll call was taken, and the results were as follows:

AYES:

CARLSON
OLSON
BERNARDY
DAVIDS
DAVNIE
ECKLUND
HAMILTON
HANSEN
HAUSMAN
HORNSTEIN
KRESHA
LIEBLING
LILLIE
LONG
MARIANI
MARQUART
NELSON
NOOR
PELOWSKI
POPPE
SCHOMACKER
TORKELSON
WAGENIUS

NAYS:

GAROFALO
ALBRIGHT
DRAZKOWSKI
HERTAUS
SCOTT
VOGEL

By a vote of 23 AYES and 6 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 4500 (Nelson) COVID-19 grant extensions provided.

Representative Nelson moved that HF4500, the first engrossment, be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Nelson moved to adopt the H4500A1 amendment and explained the amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Nelson presented HF4500 as amended and answered member questions.

Representative Nelson renewed the motion that HF4500, the first engrossment, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register. A roll call was taken, and the results were as follows:

AYES:

CARLSON
OLSON
GAROFALO
ALBRIGHT
BERNARDY
DAVIDS
DAVNIE
ECKLUND
HAMILTON
HANSEN
HAUSMAN
HORNSTEIN
KRESHA
LIEBLING
LILLIE
LONG
MARIANI
MARQUART
NELSON
NOOR
PELOWSKI
POPPE
SCHOMACKER
SCOTT
TORKELSON
VOGEL
WAGENIUS

NAYS:

DRAZKOWSKI
HERTAUS

By a vote of 27 AYES and 2 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Olson, Vice Chair of the Committee, assumed the gavel at 11:19 A.M.

HF3392 (Bernardy) Office of Higher Education policy changes provided, including financial aid, institutional approval, and Minnesota college savings plan; fees established and increased, and report required.

Representative Bernardy moved that HF3392, the first engrossment, be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Bernardy moved to adopt the H3392DE4 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Bernardy explained HF3392 as amended.

Representative Bernardy renewed the motion that HF3392, the first engrossment, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register. A roll call was taken, and the results were as follows:

AYES:

CARLSON
OLSON
GAROFALO
ALBRIGHT
BERNARDY
DAVIDS
DAVNIE
DRAZKOWSKI
ECKLUND
HAMILTON
HANSEN
HAUSMAN
HERTAUS
HORNSTEIN
KRESHA
LIEBLING
LILLIE
LONG
MARIANI
MARQUART
NELSON
NOOR
PELOWSKI
POPPE
SCHOMACKER
SCOTT
TORKELSON
VOGEL
WAGENIUS

By a vote of 29 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Chair Carlson made some administrative announcements.

The meeting adjourned at 11:29 A.M.

_________________________________________

Representative Lyndon Carlson, Chair

_________________________________________
Laura Sparkman, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF2682 (Lillie) - Outdoor heritage fund funding provided, Medal of Honor memorial funding provided, previous appropriations from legacy funds extended and modified, and money appropriated.
HF3392 (Bernardy) - Office of Higher Education policy changes provided, including financial aid, institutional approval, and Minnesota college savings plan; fees established and increased; and report required.
HF4597 (Tabke) - Revenue and reimbursement provisions modified, and discretion to the commission for operation of a card club granted.
HF4500 (Nelson) - COVID-19; grant extensions provided, and report required.
HF2529 (Murphy) - Omnibus capital investment bill.

Documents:

H2682DE1-legacy DE.pdf - 5/10/2020
Legacy OCH ACH 5-10-2020 Agreement.pdf - 5/10/2020
5% Reserve Calculations May 2020 (5-5-20).pdf - 5/10/2020
H3392DE4.pdf - 5/10/2020
H2682A3.pdf - 5/11/2020
HigherEdPolicyHF3392DE4.pdf - 5/11/2020
2682de1 Lillie.jtmm.pdf - 5/11/2020
A20-0785.pdf - 5/11/2020
HF 2529 DE Amend 5-10-20 List.pdf - 5/11/2020
HF 2529 DE Amend 5-10-20 Debt Service.pdf - 5/11/2020
hf2529-House Research Summary (as amended by A20-0785).pdf - 5/11/2020
H4500A1-3608827564413479657.pdf - 5/11/2020
Fiscal Note - HF4597_1UE.pdf - 5/11/2020
Ways and Means Minutes 5.11.20.pdf - 5/11/2020
5122020 Ways and Means Agendashort.pdf - 5/11/2020
3392de4 Bernardy.sw.pdf - 5/11/2020
4ed38804-f957-4bb0-b1c3-cc70791abcd2.pdf - 5/11/2020
H2529A19.pdf - 5/11/2020
H2529A16.pdf - 5/11/2020
H2529A17.pdf - 5/11/2020
HF3128-1E Completed FN.pdf - 5/11/2020
HF4500-1E Completed FN.pdf - 5/11/2020
MASWCD_RIM_bonding_letter.pdf - 5/11/2020
Homes for All 2020 Bonding Letter.pdf - 5/11/2020

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• This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 •.
00:35 - HF2529 (Murphy) Omnibus capital investment bill.
1:09:41 - HF4597 (Tabke) Revenue and reimbursement provisions modified, and discretion to the commission for operation of a card club granted.
1:15:30 - HF2682 (Lillie) Legacy dedicated website funding provided, and money appropriated.
1:38:54 - HF4500 (Nelson, M.) COVID-19 grant extensions provided.
1:48:56 - HF3392 (Bernardy) Office of Higher Education policy changes provided, including financial aid, institutional approval, and Minnesota college savings plan; fees established and increased, and report required.
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This remote hearing is taking place under Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm

I. BILL ADDED: HF 2529 (Murphy) Authorizing spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature
II. HF 4597 (Tabke) Horse racing wagering and simulcasting provisions modified, and waivers and expenditures provided
III. HF 2682 (Lillie) Legacy dedicated website funding provided, and money appropriated.
IV. HF4500 (Nelson, M) COVID-19 grant extensions provided.
V. HF3392 (Bernardy) Office of Higher Education policy changes provided, including financial aid, institutional approval, and Minnesota college savings plan; fees established and increased, and report required.

Other bills may be added

BILL REMOVED: HF4611 (Gomez) - COVID-19; emergency community relief grant program established, and money appropriated. (pending referral)

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