STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
COMMERCE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
Representative Stephenson, Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 3:00PM on March 30th, 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
LUCERO, Eric
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama
EXCUSED
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
A quorum was present.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on March 29th, 2022. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4205 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Automobile theft prevention program funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF4205 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus.
Representative Stephenson moved the HF4205A3 (Stephenson) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following testified on HF4205:
Bob Fletcher, Sheriff, Ramsey County
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed her motion that HF4205 be laid over. The bill was laid over, as amended.
HF2603 (Richardson); Catalytic converter purchase requirements established, and penalties provided.
Representative Richardson moved that HF2603 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
Representative Richardson moved the HF2603A (Richardson) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following testified on HF2603:
Brian Sturgeon, Chief of Police, West St. Paul
Kurt Hallstrom, Sr. Commander, St. Paul
Kenan Stafford
Jeremy Estenson, Institute of Scrap Metal Recycling Industries
Representative Richardson renewed her motion that HF2603 be laid over. The bill was laid over, as amended.
HF3784 (O’Driscoll); Minimum damage acquisition report, continuing education, and investigations by the commissioner changes made.
Representative O’Driscoll moved that HF3784 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.
Representative O’Driscoll moved the HF3784DE2 (O’Driscoll) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following testified on HF3784:
Byron Miller, BM Appraisals
Peter Brickwedde, Department of Commerce
Representative O’Driscoll renewed his motion that HF3784 be recommended to be placed on the General Register, as amended. 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
LUCERO, Eric
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama
ABSENT
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
With 16 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4430 (Schultz); Health Care Affordability Board and Health Care Affordability Advisory Council established, health care market trend monitoring and recommendations required, health care spending growth target programs established, reports required, civil penalties provided, and fund transfers required.
Representative Stephenson moved that HF4430 be recommended to be re-referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.
The following testified on HF4430:
Kenza Hadj-Moussa, Director of Public Affairs and Communications, TakeAction Minnesota
Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF4430 be recommended to be re-referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The clerk took the roll.
AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
OLSON, Liz
RICHARDSON, Ruth
NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
HALEY, Barb
LUCERO, Eric
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
THEIS, Tama
EXCUSED
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
With 9 AYES and 7 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00PM.
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Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair
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Jack Dockendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant