STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
HOUSING FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Hausman, Chair of the Housing Finance and Policy Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 10:30 A.M. on March 22, 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:
HAUSMAN, Alice (Chair)
HOWARD, Michael (Vice Chair)
THEIS, Tama (GOP Lead)
AGBAJE, Esther
BLISS, Matt
GOMEZ, Aisha
HASSAN, Hodan
HEINRICH, John
HER, Kaohly
JURGENS, Tony
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
REYER, Liz
A quorum was present.
Representative HOWARD moved to approve the minutes from March 17,2022. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3367(Moran); Model Cities housing security for communities of color promotion funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative HAUSMAN moved that HF3367 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Housing Finance and Policy omnibus bill.
Representative Moran introduced an amendment to HF3367, the A2 amendment.
Representative HAUSMAN moved to adopt the A2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Moran introduced HF3367, as amended.
Testifying on the bill, as amended:
- Kizzy Downie: CEO, Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.
- Diana Shelby: Resident, Model Cities
- Angel Stuckey: Resident, Model Cities
Representative HAUSMAN renewed her motion that HF3367, as amended, be laid over for possible inclusion in the Housing Finance and Policy omnibus bill.
HF3620(Ecklund); Licensed residential building contractor allowed to receive installation seal for used manufactured home installation, and clarifying that used manufactured home may bear a label or data plate.
Representative HAUSMAN moved that HF3620 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Ecklund introduced an amendment to HF3620, the A2 amendment.
Representative HAUSMAN moved to adopt the A2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Ecklund introduced HF3620, as amended.
Testifying on the bill, as amended:
- Mark Brunner: President, Manufactured and Modular Home Association
Representative HAUSMAN renewed her motion that HF3620, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register. A roll call was taken, and the results were as follows:
AYES:
HAUSMAN, Alice (Chair)
HOWARD, Michael (Vice Chair)
THEIS, Tama (GOP Lead)
AGBAJE, Esther
BLISS, Matt
GOMEZ, Aisha
HASSAN, Hodan
HEINRICH, John
HER, Kaohly
JURGENS, Tony
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
REYER, Liz
NAYES:
There being 13 AYES and 0 NAYES, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3966 (Hassan); Homeownership investment grant program established, first-time home buyers down payment assistance fund established, manufactured home revolving fund established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Representative HAUSMAN moved that HF3966 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Housing Finance and Policy omnibus bill.
Representative Hassan introduced an amendment to HF3966, the DE1 amendment.
Representative HASSAN moved to adopt the DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Hassan introduced HF3966, as amended.
Testifying on the bill, as amended:
- Catrice Williams: Financial Coaching and Homeownership Manager, Project for Pride in Living
- Kathy Wetzel-Mastel: Executive Director PRG, Inc.; Co-Chair of Homeownership Minnesota Coalition
- Jeff Washburne: Executive Director, City of Lakes Community Land Trust; Chair, Minnesota Land Trust Coalition
Representative HAUSMAN renewed her motion that HF3966, as amended, be laid over for possible inclusion in the Housing Finance and Policy omnibus bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 A.M.
Representative Alice Hausman, Chair
Katie Hirsch, CLA