STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTIETH 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 10, 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 8, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Nelson moved HF3483.
Chair Nelson moved Amendment H3483A2. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Richardson presented HF3483, as amended, a bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission to study the development of the United States Amateur Sports and Training Center in Dakota County in partnership with the cities of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights; requiring a report.
Testifying:
Joe Atkins, Commissioner, Dakota County
Mike McGuire, Mayor, Eagan
Tom Bartholomew, Mayor, Inver Grove Heights
Wayne Faris, Former Chairman, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Jason Lardy, MN Cycling Center
Chair Nelson laid HF3483, as amended, over for future consideration.
Chair Nelson moved that HF3545 be referred to the General Register.
Representative Wazlawik presented HF3545, horse racing breeder fund use provided.
Testifying:
Steve May, Executive Director, Minnesota Racing Commission
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3545 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
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene
NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 9 AYES and 4 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved HF2005.
Representative Long presented HF2005, public labor relations modified.
Testifying:
Brian Elliot, Executive Director, SEIU Minnesota
Edward Reynoso, Legislative Director, Teamsters Local 320
Chair Nelson laid HF2005 over for possible inclusion.
Chair Nelson moved that the HF3176 division engrossment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Nelson moved that HF3176, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
Chair Nelson moved Amendment H3176A2. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Freiberg presented HF3176, as amended, long-term equity investment eligibility expanded, and technical amendments to language made.
Testifying:
Bill Blonigan, Mayor, Robbinsdale
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3176, as amended, 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
The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 AM.
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Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair
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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant