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Commerce Finance and Policy

FORTY-THIRD MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 23, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-THIRD 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 3:01 PM on March 23rd, 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 22nd, 2022. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3768 (Koegel); Transfer of structured settlement process and approval amended, and prohibited practice violation enforcement provided.

Representative Koegel moved that HF3768 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

The following testified on HF3768:
Keith Ellison, Attorney General
Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice
Robyn Rowen, Minnesota Insurance and Financial Services Council
Sarah Strong Belisle, National Association of Settlement Purchasers

Ron Elwood, Legal Aid was present for questions.

Representative Koegel renewed her motion that HF3768 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
LUCERO, Eric

ABSENT
CARLSON, Andrew

With 14 AYES and 3 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2824 (Lee); Used motor vehicle pricing disclosure required.

Representative Lee moved that HF2824 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Representative Lee moved the HF2824A22 (Lee) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2824:
Heidy Valeria
Jessica Aliaga-Froelke
Felipe Illescas provided translation for testifiers.

Public testimony:
Amber Backhaus

Representative Lee renewed his motion that HF2824 be laid over. The bill was laid over.

HF2825 (Hollins); Used motor vehicle transactions conducted in single language required.

Representative Stephenson moved that HF2825 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF2825A22 (Hollins) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2825:
Felipe Illescas

Public testimony:
Amber Backhaus

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF2825 be laid over. The bill was laid over.

HF2823 (Noor); Motor vehicle retail installment contract additional disclosure required.

Representative Stephenson moved that HF2823 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF2823A22 (Noor) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2823:
Felipe Illescas

Public testimony:
Amber Backhaus

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF2823 be laid over. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 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:
  • HF2823 (Noor) - Motor vehicle retail installment contract additional disclosure required.
  • HF2824 (Lee) - Used motor vehicle pricing disclosure required.
  • HF2825 (Hollins) - Used motor vehicle transactions conducted in single language required.
  • HF3768 (Koegel) - Structured settlement payment rights process and approval transfer amended, surety bond purchase and registration required, disclosures to payees required, certain practices prohibited, enforcement of prohibited practices and judicial sanctions authorized, judicial consideration of best interest factors required, attorney evaluator appointment authorized, and money appropriated.
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01:59 - HF3768 (Koegel) Transfer of structured settlement process and approval amended, and prohibited practice violation enforcement provided.
23:50 - F2824 (Lee) Used motor vehicle pricing disclosure required.
48:22 - HF2825 (Hollins) Used motor vehicle transactions conducted in single language required.
1:03:12 - HF2823 (Noor) Motor vehicle retail installment contract additional disclosure required.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

HF3768 (Koegel); Transfer of structured settlement process and approval amended, and prohibited practice violation enforcement provided.

HF2824 (Lee); Used motor vehicle pricing disclosure required.

HF2825 (Hollins); Used motor vehicle transactions conducted in single language required.

HF2823 (Noor); Motor vehicle retail installment contract additional disclosure required.

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

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