STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
MINUTES
Representative Rick Hansen, Chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. March 25, 2022, pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was conducted over Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services.
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
A quorum was present.
Representative Lippert moved that the minutes for March 24, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Hansen moved that HF 4356 (Davnie) be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
Representative Davnie presented HF 4356; Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office created, report required, and money appropriated.
Testifying on HF 4356:
- Matt Gruhn, President, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas.
- Jill Sims, Great Lakes Region Policy and Engagement Manager, National Marine Manufacturers Association.
- Sarah Milligan-Toffler, President, Children & Nature Network.
- Laura Preus, Division of Parks and Trails Section Manager Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
- Lauren Bennett McGinty, Director, Explore Minnesota.
- Katy Friesz, Winnebago Industries.
Chair Hansen renewed his motion that HF 4356 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
Representative Lippert moved the HF 2904 (Lippert) be recommended to be re-referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
Representative Lippert moved that the A3 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Lippert presented HF 2904, as amended; Accelerated conservation planting, living snow fences, and ash tree replacement funding provided, and money appropriated.
Testifying on HF 2904, as amended:
- David Bennet, Public Works Director, City of Northfield.
- Karen Zumach, President, Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee.
- Jim Calkins, Member, Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.
Representative Keeler moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. Representative Keeler presented the A1 amendment.
Testifying on the A1 amendment:
- Heather Nesemeier, Citizen.
Representative Keeler renewed her motion that the A1 amendment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Lippert renewed his motion that HF 2904, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.
Chair Hansen directed the clerk to take the roll on HF 2904, as amended.
AYES:
HANSEN, Rick
WAZLAWIK, Ami
ACOMB, Patty
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
ECKLUND, Rob
FISCHER, Peter
JORDAN, Sydney
KEELER, Heather
LEE, Fue
LIPPERT, Todd
MORRISON, Kelly
NAYS:
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
AKLAND, Susan
BACKER, Jeff
GREEN, Steve
IGO, Spencer
LUECK, Dale
NELSON, Nathan
THEIS, Tama
There being 11 ayes and 8 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Becker-Finn moved that HF 4360 (Becker-Finn) be recommended to be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Representative Becker-Finn moved that the A1 amendment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Becker-Finn presented HF 4360, as amended; Abandoned pipeline disposition provided, and pipeline abandonment plan required.
Testifying on HF 4360, as amended:
- Sam Benson, Policy Associate, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light.
- Mark Piazza, Senior Policy Advisor, American Petroleum Institute (API).
Representative Becker-Finn renewed her motion that HF 4360, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Chair Hansen directed the clerk to take the roll on HF 4360, as amended.
AYES:
HANSEN, Rick
WAZLAWIK, Ami
ACOMB, Patty
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
FISCHER, Peter
JORDAN, Sydney
KEELER, Heather
LEE, Fue
LIPPERT, Todd
MORRISON, Kelly
NAYS:
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
AKLAND, Susan
BACKER, Jeff
GREEN, Steve
IGO, Spencer
LUECK, Dale
NELSON, Nathan
THEIS, Tama
EXCUSED:
ECKLUND, Rob
There being 10 ayes, 8 nays and 1 excused, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice-Chair Wazlawik assumed the gavel at 9:51 A.M.
Representative Hansen moved that HF 3947 (Hansen) be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
Representative Hansen presented HF 3947; Feedlot permit financial assistance required, inventories and reports required, and money appropriated.
Testifying on HF 3947:
Aaron Klemz, Chief Strategy Officer, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA).
Russ Hilbert, Minnesota Association of County Feedlot Officers.
Brian Martinson, Policy Analyst, Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC).
Representative Hansen renewed his motion that HF 3947 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
Vice-Chair Wazlawik adjourned the committee at 10:15 A.M.
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Rick Hansen
Chair of Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
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Scotland Kraker
Committee Legislative Assistant