STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy MINUTES
Representative Hansen, Chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. on January 26th, 2021, pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was conducted over Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services, Facebook Live, and YouTube live streaming.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll. Members present:
HANSEN, Rick (Chair) WAZLAWIK, Ami (Vice Chair) HEINTZEMAN, Josh (Lead)
ACOMB, Patty AKLAND, Susan BACKER,Jeff BECKER-FINN, Jamie ECKLUND, Rob
FISCHER, Peter GREEN, Steve IGO, Spencer JORDAN, Sydney KEELER, Heather LEE, Fue LIPPERT, Todd LUECK, Dale MORRISON, Kelly
NELSON, Nathan THEIS, Tama
Chair Hansen called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. A quorum was present.
Rep. Theis moved that the minutes from January, 21st, 2021 be approved. MOTION PREVAILED.
HF219 (ECKLUND) Farmed Cervidae provisions modified, muzzleloader provisions modified, portable stands in wildlife management areas permanently allowed, and Cervidae carcass transportation restrictions modified.
Rep. Ecklund motioned that HF219 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. Rep. Ecklund presented HF219.
Rep. Ecklund moved that HF219 be amended by H0219A1 and a roll call was taken: Ayes:
HANSEN, Rick (Chair) WAZLAWIK, Ami (Vice Chair) HEINTZEMAN, Josh (Lead)
ACOMB, Patty AKLAND, Susan BACKER,Jeff BECKER-FINN, Jamie ECKLUND, Rob
FISCHER, Peter GREEN, Steve IGO, Spencer JORDAN, Sydney KEELER, Heather LEE, Fue LIPPERT, Todd LUECK, Dale MORRISON, Kelly
NELSON, Nathan THEIS, Tama
By a vote of 19 Ayes and 0 Nays, the motion prevailed and amendment was ADOPTED.
Rep. Lueck motioned that HF219, as amended, be re-referred to the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee and a roll call was taken.
Ayes:
HEINTZEMAN, Josh (Lead)
AKLAND, Susan BACKER,Jeff
GREEN, Steve IGO, Spencer LUECK, Dale NELSON, Nathan THEIS, Tama
Nays:
HANSEN, Rick (Chair) WAZLAWIK, Ami (Vice Chair) ACOMB, Patty
BECKER-FINN, Jamie ECKLUND, Rob
FISCHER, Peter JORDAN, Sydney KEELER, Heather LEE, Fue LIPPERT, Todd MORRISON, Kelly
By a vote of 8 ayes and 11 nays, the motion did NOT PREVAIL.
Rep. Ecklund renewed the motion that HF219, as amended, be recommended to be placed on the General Register and a roll call was taken.
Ayes:
HANSEN, Rick (Chair) WAZLAWIK, Ami (Vice Chair) HEINTZEMAN, Josh (Lead)
ACOMB, Patty BECKER-FINN, Jamie ECKLUND, Rob
FISCHER, Peter IGO, Spencer JORDAN, Sydney KEELER, Heather LEE, Fue LIPPERT, Todd MORRISON, Kelly THEIS, Tama
Nays:
AKLAND, Susan BACKER,Jeff
GREEN, Steve LUECK, Dale NELSON, Nathan
By a vote of 14 Ayes to 5 Nays, the motion PREVAILED.
Testifiers:
Steve Cook
Tony Kwilas, Minnesota Elk Breeders Association Bob Meier, Assistant Commissioner DNR
Greg Kvale, Back Country Hunters and Anglers Tim Spreck, MN Deer Farmers
Craig Engwall, MDHA Amy Cordry
Rob Doar, MN Gun Owners Caucus
Col. Rodmen Smith, Director of Enforcement DNR
An overview of the Minnesota Zoo was presented. Presenters:
John Frawley, Executive Director of the MN Zoo Rep. Hansen adjourned the meeting at 2:30 P.M.
Rick Hansen Chair of Environment Finance and Policy
Adam Kopel Committee Legislative Assistant