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THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Tuesday, March 8, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-EIGHTH 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 March 8th, 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
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

A quorum was present.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on March 2nd, 2022. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn assumed the gavel at 3:02 PM.

HF778 (Stephenson); Sports wagering commission created, licensing provided for sports pool operators and sports wagering premises, mobile and electronic sports pool licenses established, conduct of sports pools prescribed, local restrictions prohibited, participation in sports wagering restricted, excise tax imposed on sports wagers in lieu of the corporate tax, administration of tax provided, and report required.

Representative Stephenson moves HF778 be recommended to be re-referred to the State Government Finance and Elections Committee.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF778DE2 (Stephenson) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative O’Driscoll moved the HF778A3 (O’Driscoll) amendment. THE AMENDMENT DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Representative O’Driscoll moved the HF778A4 (O’Driscoll) amendment. THE AMENDMENT DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Representative Rasmusson moved the HF778A2 (Rasmusson) amendment. THE AMENDMENT DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Representative Rasmusson moved the HF778A6 (Rasmusson) amendment. THE AMENDMENT DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF778:
Andy Platto, Executive Director, MIGA
Jake Grassel, Citizens Against Gambling Expansion
Brandt Iden, Sportsradar
Ryan Hamilton, MN Catholic Conference
Pat Gibbs, Orrick Law Firm
Les Bernal, Stop Predatory Gambling
Douglas Franzen, Running Aces Harness Track
Benita Fitzgerald-Mosley, LeagueApps

Phillip Brodeen, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, was present for questions.

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF778, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the State Government Finance and Elections Committee. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
BAHR, Cal
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
HALEY, Barb
LUCERO, Eric
RASMUSSON, Jordan

With 14 AYES and 4 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:09 PM.



_________________________________________
Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair

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Jack Dockendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF778 (Stephenson) - Sports betting provided for and authorized, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
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02:15 - HF778 (Stephenson) Sports wagering commission created, licensing provided for sports pool operators and sports wagering premises, mobile and electronic sports pool licenses established, conduct of sports pools prescribed, local restrictions prohibited, participation in sports wagering restricted, excise tax imposed on sports wagers in lieu of the corporate tax, administration of tax provided, and report required.
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HF778 (Stephenson); Sports wagering commission created, licensing provided for sports pool operators and sports wagering premises, mobile and electronic sports pool licenses established, conduct of sports pools prescribed, local restrictions prohibited, participation in sports wagering restricted, excise tax imposed on sports wagers in lieu of the corporate tax, administration of tax provided, and report required.
DE Amendment

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