FIFTY-SECOND MEETING

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



PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

Representative Mariani, Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy, called the virtual meeting to order at 10:30 AM on March 11th, 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:
MARIANI, Carlos (Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick (Vice Chair)
JOHNSON, Brian (Minority Lead)
EDELSON, Heather
FEIST, Sandra
GROSSELL, Matt
HOLLINS, Athena
HUOT, John
KLEVORN, Ginny
LONG, Jamie
LUCERO, Eric
MUELLER, Patricia
NOVOTNY, Paul
O’NEILL, Marion
PINTO, Dave
POSTON, John
RALEIGH, Donald
VANG, Samantha
XIONG, Jay

Members absent:

A quorum was present.

Representative Pinto moved that the minutes of March 10th, 2022, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Pinto introduced HF 4174, a bill for an act
relating to public safety; limiting liability for felony murder committed by another
person; extending the task force on aiding and abetting felony murder; providing
for a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 609.05, subdivisions 1,
2; 609.185; 609.19, subdivision 2.

Representative Pinto moved to refer HF 4174 to the committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.

Representative Pinto moved to amend HF 4174 DE1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Testifying on HF 4174 as amended:
• KiloMarie Granda, Aiding and Abetting Taskforce Vice-Chair.
• Brian Mueller, Stillwater Chief of Police.
• Toni Cater, Impacted Mother and Co-Founder.
• Jamiccia Donnerson, Impacted person.
• Greg Egan, Ramsey County Public Defender.

Representative Pinto renewed his motion to refer HF 4174 to the committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law as amended.

Chair Mariani requested a roll call on HF 4174 as amended.

AYES
Mariani
Frazier
Edelson
Feist
Hollins
Huot
Klevorn
Long
Mueller
O’Neill
Pinto
Poston
Raleigh
Vang
Xiong

NAYS
Johnson
Grossell
Novotny

ABSENT
Lucero

There being 15 ayes, and 3 nays and 1 absent, THE MOTION PREVAILED.


Representative Pinto introduced HF 3013, a bill for an act
relating to crime; providing for classified employees of the Minnesota Sentencing
Guidelines Commission; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 244.09,
subdivision 10.

Representative Pinto moved to refer HF 3013 to the General Register.

Representative Pinto moved to amend HF 3013 A1 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.


Testifying on HF 3013 A1 as amended:
• Nate Reitz, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission Executive Director.

Representative Pinto renewed his motion to refer HF 3013 as amended to the General Register.

Chair Mariani Requested a roll call on HF 3013 as amended.

AYES
Mariani
Frazier
Johnson
Edelson
Feist
Grossell
Hollins
Huot
Klevorn
Long
Mueller
Novotny
O’Neill
Pinto
Poston
Raleigh
Vang
Xiong

NAYS


ABSENT
Lucero

There being 18 ayes, and 0 nays and 1 absent, THE MOTION PREVAILED.


Representative Long introduced HF 1152, 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 609A.01; 609A.02, subdivision 3, by adding a subdivision; 609A.025; 609A.03, subdivisions 5, 7a, 9; 611A.03, subdivision 1; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 609A.

Representative Long moved to refer HF 1152 to the committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law as amended.

Testifying on HF 1152 as amended:
• Ben Johnson, House Researcher.

Representative Long renewed his motion to refer HF 1152 to the committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law as amended.

Chair Mariani requested a roll call on HF 1152 as amended.

AYES
Mariani
Frazier
Johnson
Edelson
Feist
Hollins
Huot
Klevorn
Long
Mueller
Novotny
O’Neill
Pinto
Poston
Raleigh
Vang
Xiong

NAYS
Grossell


ABSENT
Lucero

There being 17 ayes, 1 nay, and 1 absent, THE MOTION PREVAILED.


Chair Mariani introduced HF 3869, a bill for an act relating to public safety; clarifying enhanced sentences for certain kidnapping offenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 609.25, subdivision 2.

Chair Mariani moved to refer HF 3869 to the General Register.

Chair Mariani renewed his motion to refer HF 3869 to the General Register.

Chair Mariani requested a roll call on HF 3869.

AYES
Mariani
Frazier
Johnson
Edelson
Feist
Grossell
Hollins
Huot
Klevorn
Long
Mueller
Novotny
O’Neill
Pinto
Poston
Raleigh
Vang
Xiong

NAYS


ABSTAIN
Lucero

There being 18 ayes, and 0 nays and 1 abstain, THE MOTION PREVAILED.


Chair Mariani gave an informational presentation on HF 1369, A bill for an act
relating to corrections; establishing the Indeterminate Sentence Release Board;
requiring a report; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 244.05, subdivision
5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 244.

Testifying on HF 1369:
• Kelly Mitchell, Robina Institute.
• Mark Metz, Carver County Attorney.
• Bob Small, Minnesota County Attorneys Association.
• Nate Reitz, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission Executive Director.


The meeting adjourned at 12:09


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Representative Mariani, Chair


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Abdullahi Abdullahi, Committee Legislative Assistant