Commerce Finance and Policy

THIRTIETH MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Wednesday, February 2, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION

COMMERCE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE

Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 3:00 PM on February 2nd, 2022 pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

Members present:

STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
LUCERO, Eric
PFARR, Brian
OLSON, Liz
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

A quorum was present.

Representative Stephenson moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on October 27th, 2021. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF1156 (Fischer); Digital fair repair provided and penalties provided.

Representative Stephenson moved HF1156 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary
Finance and Civil Law Committee.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF1156A1 (Fischer) amendment. THE MOTION
PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF1156:
Gay Gordon-Byrne, The Repair Association
Neil Vill, World Data Products
Tammy Gillard, Minnesota Tech for Success
John Helmers, Solid Waste Administrators
Peter Ripka, Farmer’s Union
Brad Sandnas, Cook County Hospital/EZ Screen Fix

Public testimony:
Colleen Hart, Toro
Tara Ryan, Entertainment Software Association
Tyler Diers, TechNet
Dustin Brighton, Brightstone Bridge
Lisa McCabe, CTA
John Keane, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
John Haine, Cummins Sales and Service
Steve Chesky, Dan’s Southside Marine
Jack Gerhardt, C&B Operations
Todd Martin, Arnold Companies Inc.
John Weber, RDO Equipment Co.
Grant Surrey, John Deere
Tia Sutton, Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association
Phil Watkins, Nuss Truck & Equipment
Zach Hoffman, Nuss Truck & Equipment

Representative Stephenson renewed the motion that HF1156, as amended, be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
CARLSON, Andrew
ELKINS, Steve
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
OLSON, Liz
RICHARDSON, Ruth

NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
HALEY, Barb
LISLEGARD, Dave
LUCERO, Eric
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
THEIS, Tama

ABSENT
DAVNIE, Jim

With 9 AYES and 8 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2342 (Carlson); Debt settlement service providers regulated.

Representative Carlson moved HF2342 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Carlson moved the HF2342DE3 (Carlson) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2342:
Ron Elwood, Legal Aid
Tony Kwilas, National Association of Enrolled Agents
Geno Fragnito, MN CPAs

Representative Carlson renewed the motion that HF2342, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
LUCERO, Eric
PFARR, Brian
OLSON, Liz
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

With 18 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 2675 (Kotyza-Witthun); Direct shippers of wine regulated; sales and use taxes, liquor gross receipt taxes, and excise taxes on direct shipments of wine imposed; licensing provided; data classification provided; and reports required.

Representative Kotyza-Witthun moved HF2675 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.

The following testified on HF2675:
Joel Carlson, MN Wine and Spirits Association

Representative Kotyza-Witthun renewed the motion that HF2675 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
PFARR, Brian
OLSON, Liz
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

NAYS
BAHR, Cal
LUCERO, Eric
RASMUSSON, Jordan

With 15 AYES and 3 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 PM

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Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair

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Jack Dockendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF1156 (Fischer) - Digital fair repair provided and penalties provided.
HF2342 (Carlson) - Debt settlement service governing provisions modified.
HF2675 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Direct shippers of wine regulated; sales and use taxes, liquor gross receipt taxes, and excise taxes on direct shipments of wine imposed; licensing provided; data classification provided; and reports required.

Documents:

2022 Right to Repair - ARM letter of support.pdf - 2/1/2022
2022 Right to Repair - ReUSE Minnesota letter of support.pdf - 2/1/2022
Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple.pdf - 2/1/2022
Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program expands globally - Apple.pdf - 2/1/2022
ASCDI 1-22 Support Letter_75021487(1).PDF - 2/1/2022
Carlson DE3.pdf - 2/1/2022
MN HF 1156 Oppose - Coalition Letter.pdf - 2/1/2022
MN Tech for Success Testimonial 2022.pdf - 2/1/2022
PWE Letter to Rep. Stephenson, HF 1156, 1-31-22.pdf - 2/1/2022
'Right-to-repair' fight extends from iPhones to tractors - StarTribune.com.pdf - 2/1/2022
Agenda 2-2-22.pdf - 2/1/2022
Commerce Minutes - 29 - 10.27.21.pdf - 2/1/2022
HF1156-SWAA-Letter to Chair Stephenson 2022-02-01.pdf - 2/1/2022
MFU Support_Right to Repair_House Commerce_2.2.22.pdf - 2/1/2022
MN HF 1156 CTIA Opposition 2.1.22.pdf - 2/1/2022
Minnesota HF 1156 AHAM Oppose Comments (00108925).pdf - 2/1/2022
EPA New Tampering Policy 2020.pdf - 2/1/2022
NMMA testimony re MN HF 1156.pdf - 2/1/2022
HF1156.pdf - 2/1/2022
HF2342.pdf - 2/1/2022
HF2675.pdf - 2/1/2022
AEM Oppose MN HF 1156.pdf - 2/1/2022
Fischer A1.pdf - 2/2/2022
OPEI letter on MN HF 1156 20220202.pdf - 2/2/2022
Impact Recyclers Support Letter 2019.pdf - 2/2/2022
2022 Repair Handout Counterpoints_75112802(1).pdf - 2/2/2022
HF1156 Right to Repair Commerce Committee Written Testimony.pdf - 2/2/2022
MN HF 1156 E-Right to Repair House Committee.pdf - 2/2/2022
MN Tech for Success Testimonial 2022.pdf - 2/2/2022
ASCDI HF 1156 Letter of Support.pdf - 2/2/2022
Cummins written testimony HF 1156.pdf - 2/2/2022
Handberg's HF 1156.pdf - 2/2/2022
iFixit HF 1156 Right to Repair Support Letter.pdf - 2/2/2022
IP Experts - HF 1156 not a risk to IP.docx.pdf - 2/2/2022
MRAA HF115 Testimony - Oppose.pdf - 2/2/2022
Repair.org HF 1156 Letter of Support.pdf - 2/2/2022
SecuRepairs HF 1156 Letter of Support.docx.pdf - 2/2/2022
SIA HF 1156 Letter of Support.docx.pdf - 2/2/2022
Tradeloop HF 1156 Letter of Support.docx.pdf - 2/2/2022
Trident HF 1156 Letter of Support.pdf - 2/2/2022
U.S. PIRG HF 1156 Letter of Support.pdf - 2/2/2022
Waveform HF 1156 Letter of Support.pdf - 2/2/2022
XSi HF 1156 Letter of Support.pdf - 2/2/2022

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06:29 - HF1156 (Fischer) Digital fair repair provided and penalties provided.
1:13:44 - HF2342 (Carlson) Debt settlement service providers regulated.
1:21:07 - HF2675 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Direct shippers of wine regulated; sales and use taxes, liquor gross receipt taxes, and excise taxes on direct shipments of wine imposed; licensing provided; data classification provided; and reports required.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

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HF1156 (Fischer); Digital fair repair provided and penalties provided.

HF2342 (Carlson); Debt settlement service providers regulated.

HF2675 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Direct shippers of wine regulated; sales and use taxes, liquor gross receipt taxes, and excise taxes on direct shipments of wine imposed; licensing provided; data classification provided; and reports required.
No public testimony will be taken as the bill was heard during the interim. Amendments will be in order.

Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

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