STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
JUDICIARY FINANCE AND CIVIL LAW DIVISION
COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Lesch, Chair of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division Committee, called the meeting to order at 9:49 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
LESCH, John
MOLLER, Kelly
SCOTT, Peggy
BAHR, Cal
CANTRELL, Hunter
CARLSON, Andrew
CONSIDINE, Jack
GROSSELL, Matt
HASSAN, Hodan
JOHNSON, Brian
HER, Kaohly
LIEBLING, Tina
LUCERO, Eric
MARIANI, Carlos
NOOR, Mohamud
O’NEILL, Marion
ROBBINS, Kristin
XIONG, Jay
Representative Lesch began the meeting at 9:49 a.m. A quorum was present.
Representative Cantrell moved the minutes from March 5, 2019 for approval. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 50 (Hornstein) Cell phone use while a motor vehicle is in motion prohibited, with hands-free mode exception.
Representative Lesch moved HF 50 be re-referred to Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Lesch moved the A8 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Hornstein presented HF 50 to the committee.
Testifiers:
Myron Orfield, Institute of Metropolitan Opportunity
Representative Lesch renewed his motion to re-refer HF 50 to the Ways and Means committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 50, as amended, was re-referred to the Ways and Means committee.
HF 1115 (Lesch) Cooperative private divorce program established, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
Representative Lesch moved HF 1115 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Lesch presented HF 1115 to the committee.
Testifiers:
Prof. William Doherty, U of M Family Services
Vicky Hill Ricky, Retired Nurse
Judge Bruce Peterson, Hennepin County
Testifiers in opposition:
Joel Carlson, MN Coalition for Battered Women
Michael Dittberner, MN American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Representative Lesch renewed his motion to re-refer HF 1115 to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 1115 was re-referred to the Ways and Means committee.
The meeting was recessed at 11:19a.m.
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Committee reconvened at 7:03p.m.
HF 8 (Pinto) Firearm transfer criminal background checks required
Representative Considine moved HF 8 to be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Carlson moved the A16 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Pinto presented HF 8 to the committee.
Testifiers in opposition:
Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association
Rob Doar, MN Gun Caucus
Ben Guswiler, High School Trap Student
Joe Olson, Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance
Ben Rust, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus
Representative Considine renewed his motion to re-refer HF 8 to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Lucero requested a roll call vote. The results were as follows:
AYES
LESCH, John
MOLLER, Kelly
CANTRELL, Hunter
CARLSON, Andrew
CONSIDINE, Jack
HASSAN, Hodan
HER, Kaohly
MARIANI, Carlos
NOOR, Mohamud
XIONG, Jay
NAYS
SCOTT, Peggy
BAHR, Cal
GROSSELL, Matt
JOHNSON, Brian
LUCERO, Eric
O’NEILL, Marion
ROBBINS, Kristin
ABSENT
LIEBLING, Tina
There being 10 ayes and 7 nays, the motion prevailed.
HF 8, as amended was re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
HF 9 (Richardson) Firearms; law enforcement and family members enabled to petition a court to prohibit people from possessing firearms if they pose a significant danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm.
Representative Lesch moved HF 9 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Cantrell moved the A22 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Richardson presented HF 9 to the committee.
Testifiers in support:
John Harrington, Dept of Public Safety Commissioner
Jan Malcom, Commissioner of MN Department of Health
Jim Backstrom, Dakota County Attorney
Jeff Potts, Bloomington Police Chief
Mary Beth Galloway, Maple Grove
Austin Berger, New Hope, U of M Sophomore
Testifiers in opposition:
Brian Gosch, NRA
Rob Doar, MN Gun Owners Caucus
Thomas Gallagher, Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
Joe Olson, Gun Owners Civil Rights Alliance
Reverend Tim Christopher
Representative Lesch renewed his motion to re-refer HF 9 to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Her requested a roll call vote. The results were as follows:
AYES
LESCH, John
MOLLER, Kelly
CANTRELL, Hunter
CARLSON, Andrew
CONSIDINE, Jack
HASSAN, Hodan
HER, Kaohly
MARIANI, Carlos
NOOR, Mohamud
XIONG, Jay
NAYS
SCOTT, Peggy
BAHR, Cal
GROSSELL, Matt
JOHNSON, Brian
LUCERO, Eric
O’NEILL, Marion
ROBBINS, Kristin
ABSENT
LIEBLING, Tina
There being 10 ayes and 7 nays, the motion prevailed.
HF 9, as amended, was re-referred to the Ways and Means committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:28p.m.
Representative John Lesch, Chair
Latisha Townsend, Committee Legislative Assistant