STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTY-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 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:
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
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
Members Excused:
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
A quorum was present.
Vice Chair Carlson moved that the minutes for March 24, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Carlson assumed the gavel at 8:32 AM.
Chair Nelson moved that the HF4221 division report be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Nelson moved that HF4221, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
Chair Nelson presented HF4221, as amended, Hennepin Board of County Commissioners permitted to set reasonable allowances for expenses or a per diem allowance for members of boards or agencies.
Testifying:
Cmsr. Angela Conley, Hennepin County
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF4221, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
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
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
NAYS
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
EXCUSED
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
With a vote of 11 AYES, 1 NAY, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF3542 be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Chair Nelson moved Amendment H3542A2. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Nelson presented HF3542, as amended, stadium general reserve account.
Testifying:
Jen Hassemer, Assistant Commissioner, MMB
David Johnson, Partner, Faegre, Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3542, as amended, be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
EXCUSED
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
With a vote of 12 AYES and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson assumed the gavel at 8:46 AM.
Vice Chair Carlson moved HF4248.
Vice Chair Carlson moved Amendment H4248A1. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Vice Chair Carlson presented HF4248, as amended, a bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for block grants to public stations.
Testifying:
Les Heen, Minnesota Public Television Association
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF4248, as amended, be laid over.
Representative Masin moved that the HF3285 division engrossment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Nelson moved that HF3285, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
Representative Sandstede presented HF3285, as amended, county land sales online process authorized, and notice procedures modified for land sales.
Testifying:
Julie Marinucci, Director, St. Louis County Lands
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3285, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
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
NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
KOZNICK, Jon
QUAM, Duane
EXCUSED
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
With a vote of 9 AYES, 3 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 AM.
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Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair
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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant