NINTH MEETING MINUTES

STATE OF MINNESOTA NINTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION




PREVENTIVE HEALTH POLICY DIVISION MINUTES

Representative Mike Freiberg, Chair of the Preventative Health Policy Division, called the virtual meeting to order at 10:30 AM on February 2, 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:
Freiberg, Mike, Chair
Bierman, Robert, Vice Chair
Gruenhagen, Glenn, Republican Lead
Acomb, Patty
Agbaje, Esther
Akland, Susan
Carlson, Andrew
Franson, Mary
Heintzeman, Josh
Morrison, Kelly
Pryor, Laurie

A quorum was present.

Representative Bierman moved that the minutes of March 10, 2021, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Introductions of committee staff.

The committee received informational testimony on the impact of lead on human health and the environment.

Testifiers:
• Jeff Freeman, Executive Director, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
• Carrol Henderson, Former Supervisor, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program
• Dr. Stephanie Yendell, Supervisor, MDH Health Risk and Prevention Unit
• Dale Gentry, Conservation Manager, Audubon Minnesota
• Seth Moore, Director of Biology and Environment, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
• Dr. Victoria Hall, Executive Director, Raptor Center
• Andrew Slade, Minnesota Environmental Partnership
• Helen Davis, Resident of Duluth
• Gretchen Starks, Resident of Sherburne County
• Paul Gardner, Administrator, Clean Water Council
• Gretchen Strate, Coordinator, Wildlife Rescue Team, Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release
• Dr. Zeke McKinney, Physician, HealthPartners
• Dr. Nicole Neeser, Director, MDA Dairy and Meat Inspection Division
• Nephi Cole, Director of Governmental Relations & State Affairs, National Shooting Sports Foundation

Representative Jordan presented HF2650, Residential lead service line replacement grant program established, and money appropriated. The bill was heard on an informational basis.

Testifiers:
• John Thorson, Legislative Director, LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota

Representative Morrison presented HF2556, Nontoxic ammunition use required, and money appropriated. The bill was heard on an informational basis.

Testifiers:
• Dr. Kelly Straka, Wildlife Section Manager, Minnesota DNR
• Kathleen Schuler, Retired Public Health Professional

Public Testimony:
• Brian Gosch, North Dakota State Director, National Rifle Association
• Nephi Cole, Director of Governmental Relations & State Affairs, National Shooting Sports Foundation

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.







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Representative Mike Freiberg, Chair



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