STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCE & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair of the Committee, called the virtual State Government Finance & Elections Committee meeting to order at 8:31 AM, March 1, 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:
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
A quorum was present.
Representative Klevorn moved that the minutes for February 25, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presentation on the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board member appointee, Faris Rashid.
Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, introduced Faris Rashid.
Testifying:
Faris Rashid, Attorney, Greene Espel PLLP
Chair Nelson moved that Faris Rashid be appointed to the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. – Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
NAYS
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
EXCUSED
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
With a vote of 10 AYES, 2 ABSTAIN, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Presentation on the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board member appointee, Margaret Leppik.
Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, introduced Margaret Leppik.
Testifying:
Margaret Leppik, Board Member, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Chair Nelson moved that Margaret Leppik be appointed to the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene
NAYS
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 10 AYES and 3 NAY, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF3403 be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Representative Stephenson presented HF3403, preliminary application procedure established for individuals seeking professional licenses, licensing boards permitted to charge application fees, appeals authorized, and reports required.
Testifying:
Anna Odegaard, Legislative Advocate, Minnesota Asset Building Coalition
Alex Raeves, Impacted Minnesotan
Korey Johnson, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Mobility, Correction & Reentry Division, Council of State Governments Justice Center
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3403 be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
NAYS
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 11 AYES and 2 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF2996, as amended, be referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Representative Vang presented HF2996 industrial hemp extract food additives authorized.
Testifying:
John Dugas, Superior Molecular
Beecher Vaillancourt, BLNCD Organics
Katherine Simon, Director, Food & Feed Safety Division
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF2996 be referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
ASTAIN
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 12 AYES and 1 ABSTAIN, THE MOTION PREVAILED
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 AM.
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Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair
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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant