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Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

FORTY-FIFTH MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Thursday, March 24, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTY-FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION



JUDICIARY FINANCE AND CIVIL LAW MINUTES

Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, called the virtual meeting to order at 8:30 AM on March 24, 2022 pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
Becker-Finn, Jamie, Chair
Moller, Kelly, Vice Chair
Scott, Peggy, Republican Lead
Feist, Sandra
Frazier, Cedrick
Grossell, Matt
Her, Kaohly
Hollins, Athena
Johnson, Brian
Liebling, Tina
Long, Jamie
Mortensen, Erik
Novotny, Paul
Pfarr, Brian
Robbins, Kristin
Vang, Samantha
Xiong, Tou

A quorum was present.

Representative Long moved that the minutes of March 22, 2022 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Long moved that HF 1152 be recommended to be re-referred to Ways and Means.

Representative Long moved the HF 1152A3 amendment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Long presented HF 1152 as amended, a bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing the Clean Slate Act; providing for an automatic expungement process for certain offenders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 13.871, subdivision 14; 152.18, subdivision 1; 299C.10, subdivision 1; 299C.111; 299C.17; 609A.01; 609A.03, subdivisions 5, 9; 611A.03, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, section 609A.03, subdivision 7a; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 299C; 609A.

Testifying on HF 1152, as amended:
• Chas Anderson, Justice Action Network
• Marcel Hofker, Owner, Strive Staffing
• Jonathan Weinhagen, President, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce

Representative Long renewed the motion that HF 1152, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn requested a roll call vote on HF 1152, as amended.

AYES
Becker-Finn
Moller
Feist
Frazier
Her
Hollins
Liebling
Long
Vang
Xiong
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Mortensen
Novotny
Pfarr
Robbins

NAYS
There being 17 ayes and 0 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.


Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 3162 be recommended to be re-referred to Health Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the HF 3162DE2 amendment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Freiberg presented HF 3162, as amended, a bill for an act relating to health; providing for the operation of Tribal medical cannabis programs; establishing dual registration of Tribal patients; providing for transportation of medical cannabis by manufacturers registered with Tribal medical cannabis programs; authorizing Tribal compacts regarding medical cannabis; requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 152.22, subdivisions 3, 7, 9, 10, 13, by adding subdivisions; 152.27, by adding a subdivision; 152.29, subdivisions 2, 4; 152.30; 152.32, subdivision 2; Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, sections 152.22, subdivision 11; 152.29, subdivisions 1, 3; 152.31; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 152.

Testifying on HF 3162, as amended:
• Michael Fairbanks, Chairman, White Earth Nation
• Darrell G. Seki Sr., Chairman, Red Lake Nation
• Lenny Fineday, General Counsel, White Earth Nation

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 3162, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to Health Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn requested a roll call vote on HF 3162.

AYES
Becker-Finn
Moller
Feist
Frazier
Her
Hollins
Liebling
Long
Vang
Xiong
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Mortensen
Pfarr
Robbins

NAYS
Novotny

There being 16 ayes and 1 nay, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 4430 be recommended to be re-referred to the Commerce Committee.

Representative Schultz presented HF 4430, a bill for an act relating to health; establishing the Health Care Affordability Board and Health Care Affordability Advisory Council; requiring monitoring of and recommendations related to health care market trends; establishing the health care spending growth target program; requiring reports; providing for civil penalties; requiring certain transfers of funds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 62U.04, subdivision 11; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62J.

Testifying on HF 4430:
• Kenza Hadj-Moussa, Public Affairs Director, Take Action Minnesota

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 4430 be recommended to be re-referred to the Commerce Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn requested a roll call vote on HF 4430.

AYES
Becker-Finn
Moller
Feist
Frazier
Her
Hollins
Liebling
Long
Vang
Xiong
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Mortensen
Novotny
Pfarr
Robbins

NAYS
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Mortensen
Novotny
Pfarr
Robbins

There being 10 ayes and 7 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 778 be recommended to be re-referred to the Tax Committee.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF 778DE4 amendment be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Stephenson presented HF 778, as amended, a bill for an act relating to gambling; authorizing and providing for sports betting; establishing licenses; prohibiting local restrictions; providing for taxation of sports betting; providing civil and criminal penalties; providing for amateur sports grants; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 290.0131, by adding a subdivision; 290.0132, by adding a subdivision; 290.0133, by adding a subdivision; 290.0134, by adding a subdivision; 609.75, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 609.755; 609.76, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 240A; 299L; 609; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297J.

Testifying on HF 778, as amended:
• Sam Krueger, Executive Director, Electronic Gaming Group
• Andy Platto, Executive Director, Minnesota Indian Gaming Association
• Patrick Gibbs, National Public Policy Council, Sports Betting Alliance
• Donnell Bratton, Neighborhood Youth Academy
• Les Bernhal, National Director, Stop Predatory Gambling

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 778, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Tax Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn requested a roll call vote on HF 778, as amended.

AYES
Moller
Feist
Frazier
Her
Liebling
Long
Pfarr
Vang
Xiong

NAYS
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Mortensen
Novotny
Robbins

ABSTAIN
Becker-Finn
Hollins

There being 9 ayes and 6 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 3273 be recommended be recommended to be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Representative Hansen presented HF 3273, a bill for an act relating to animal health; modifying requirements for certain owners of farmed Cervidae; prohibiting new registrations for farmed white-tailed deer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 13.643, subdivision 6; 35.155, subdivisions 1, 10; Minnesota Statutes 2021 Supplement, section 35.155, subdivision 11.

Testifying on HF 3273:
• Tony Kwilas, Minnesota Elk Breeders Association

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 3273 be recommended to be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn requested a roll call vote on HF 3273.

AYES
Becker-Finn
Moller
Feist
Frazier
Her
Hollins
Liebling
Long
Vang
Xiong

NAYS
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Mortensen
Novotny
Pfarr
Robbins


There being 10 ayes and 7 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.



The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 AM.







__________________________________________
Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair


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Mikayla Brunner, Committee Legislative Assistant





More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF778 (Stephenson) - Sports betting provided for and authorized, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
  • HF1152 (Long) - Clean Slate Act established, and automatic expungement process provided for offenders.
  • HF3162 (Freiberg) - Cannabis; manufacturers allowed to distribute medical cannabis to Tribal medical cannabis program patients, transportation of medical cannabis provided by manufacturers registered with a Tribal medical cannabis program, protections extended, and criminal penalty modified.
  • HF3273 (Hansen) - Farmed Cervidae owner requirements modified, and new registrations for farmed white-tailed deer prohibited.
  • HF4430 (Schultz) - Health Care Affordability Board and Health Care Affordability Advisory Council established, health care market trend monitoring and recommendations required, health care spending growth target programs established, reports required, civil penalties provided, and fund transfers required.
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01:45 - HF1152 (Long) Clean Slate Act established, and automatic expungement process provided for offenders.
20:07 - HF3162 (Freiberg) Tribal medical cannabis program operation provided, Tribal patient dual registration established, medical cannabis transportation by manufacturers registered with Tribal medical cannabis programs provided, medical cannabis Tribal compacts authorized, and report required.
39:10 - HF4430 (Schultz) Health Care Affordability Board and Health Care Affordability Advisory Council established, health care market trend monitoring and recommendations required, health care spending growth target programs established, reports required, civil penalties provided, and fund transfers required.
52:15 - HF778 (Stephenson) Sports betting provided for and authorized, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, and reports required.
1:20:39 - HF3273 (Hansen) Farmed Cervidae owner requirements modified, and new registrations for farmed white-tailed deer prohibited.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

• HF1152 (Long) Clean Slate Act
• HF0778 (Stephenson) Sports wagering commission created, licensing provided for sports pool operators and sports wagering premises, mobile and electronic sports pool licenses established, conduct of sports pools prescribed, local restrictions prohibited, participation in sports wagering restricted, excise tax imposed on sports wagers in lieu of the corporate tax, administration of tax provided, and report required.
· HF 3162 (Freiberg) Tribal medical cannabis program operation provided, Tribal patient dual registration established, medical cannabis transportation by manufacturers registered with Tribal medical cannabis programs provided, medical cannabis Tribal compacts authorized, and report required.
HF4430 (Schultz) Health Care Affordability Board and Health Care Affordability Advisory Council established, health care market trend monitoring and recommendations required, health care spending growth target programs established, reports required, civil penalties provided, and fund transfers required.
· HF3273 (Hansen) Farmed white-tailed deer new registration prohibited.

*Amendments are due for all bills by 10 am Wednesday, March 23rd
**Agenda items may be added, deleted and/or taken in any order.
***If you are interested in providing written testimony, oral testimony, or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant by 10am the day before the hearing. Public oral testimony may be limited.

CA: Brynn.Sias@house.mn
CLA: Mikayla.Brunner@house.mn

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