STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION
TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Frank Hornstein, Chair of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 1:00pm 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:
HORNSTEIN, Frank, Chair
KOEGEL, Erin, Vice-Chair
PETERSBURG, John, Lead
BAHR, Cal
BERNARDY, Connie
ELKINS, Steve
FREDERICK, Luke
HAUSMAN, Alice
HEINRICH, John
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
MURPHY, Mary
NELSON, Michael
OLSON, Bjorn
RICHARDSON, Ruth
TORKELSON, Paul
WEST, Nolan
A quorum was present.
Representative Petersburg moved that the March 22 minutes be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4323 (Frederick) - Rail carrier minimum crew size required, and penalties imposed.
Chair Hornstein moved to refer HF 4323 to the committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
Rep. Frederick gave an overview of HF 4323.
Public Testimony on HF 4323
Nicholas Katich, Minnesota Legislative Director, SMART Transportation Division
Joel Mueller, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Claire Ruebeck, Citizens Acting for Rail Safety – Twin Cities
John Apitz, Executive Director, Minnesota Regional Railroads Association
Chair Hornstein renewed the motion to refer HF 4323 to the committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law. The results were as follows:
AYES:
HORNSTEIN, Frank
KOEGEL, Erin
BERNARDY, Connie
ELKINS, Steve
FREDERICK, Luke
HAUSMAN, Alice
MASIN, Sandra
MURPHY, Mary
NELSON, Michael
RICHARDSON, Ruth
WEST, Nolan
NAYS:
PETERSBURG, John
BAHR, Cal
HEINRICH, John
KOZNICK, Jon
OLSON, Bjorn
TORKELSON, Paul
There being 11 AYES and 6 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3413 (Frederick) - State-issued identification process established for persons eligible for medical assistance.
Chair Hornstein moved to lay over HF 3413 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
Chair Hornstein moved that the H3413A1 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Hornstein moved that the H3413A2 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Frederick gave an overview of HF 3413, as amended.
Public Testimony on HF 3413, as amended
Amy Dellwo, MARRCH, Incoming President
Chair Hornstein laid over HF 3413, as amended.
HF3474 (Torkelson) - Corridors of Commerce project selection process procedures modified.
Chair Hornstein moved to lay over HF 3474 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
Chair Hornstein moved that the H3474DE4 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Rep. Torkelson gave an overview of HF 3474, as amended.
Public Testimony on HF 3474, as amended
Shane Zhart, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
Patrick Weidemann, MnDOT
Chair Hornstein laid over HF 3474, as amended.
Chair Hornstein adjourned the meeting at 2:30pm.
Representative Frank Hornstein, Chair
Dan Dodge, Committee Legislative Assistant