STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-SEVENTH 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 3, 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 March 1, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Bahner moved that HF726 be referred to the Committee on Rules.
Representative Bahner presented HF726, gender equality provided under law, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Testifying:
Curtis Johnson, Director, ERA Minnesota
Kristy Janigo, Constituent, Military Veteran, Faith Leader
Chayo Smith, Constituent, Active Military, Scientist
Representative Bahner renewed the motion that HF726 be referred to the Committee on Rules.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene
NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 8 AYES and 5 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF2026 be referred to the General Register.
Representative Hornstein presented HF2026, ERA; a resolution memorializing Congress to remove the extra-textual time limit for ratification of the amendment by the states.
Testifying:
Suzann Willhite, President, ERA Minnesota
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF2026 be referred to the General Register.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene
NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 8 AYES and 5 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF2847 be laid over for possible inclusion.
Representative Moran presented HF2847, relating to human rights; requiring a review of Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules for compliance with the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Testifying:
Betty Folliard, Founder, ERA Minnesota
Chair Nelson laid HF2847 over for possible inclusion.
Chair Nelson moved that HF2863 be laid over for possible inclusion.
Representative Dettmer presented HF2863, Big Marine Lake Veterans Campground wastewater system upgrade funding provided, and money appropriated.
Testifying:
Tom Bishop, President, Big Marine Lake Veterans Campground
Chair Nelson laid HF2863 over for possible inclusion.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 AM.
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Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair
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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant