Agriculture Finance and Policy

SEVENTEENTH MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Thursday, March 9, 2023

STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE SEVENTEENTH MEETING
NINETY-THIRD SESSION

AGRICULTURE FINANCE & POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

Representative Samantha Vang, Chair of the Committee on Agricultural Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM on March 9, 2023, in Room 120 of the State Capitol Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
VANG, Samantha, Chair
PURSELL, Kristi, Vice Chair
ANDERSON, Paul, Republican Lead
BURKEL, John
CHA, Ethan
HANSEN, Rick
HARDER, Bobbie
JACOB, Steven
NELSON, Nathan
REHM, Lucy
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
TABKE, Brad

Members Excused:
FREDERICK, Luke

A quorum was present.

Representative Pursell moved to adopt the March 7, 2023, minutes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1497 (Pursell); False labeling of pesticide-treated plants as pollinator-friendly prohibited.

Representative Pursell moved that HF 1497 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Representative Pursell presented HF 1497.

The following testified on HF 1497:
• Steve Ellis, President, Pollinator Stewardship Council
• Erin Rupp, Executive Director, Pollinator Stewardship Council
• Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Mark Abrahamson, Plant Protection Division Director, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Representative Pursell renewed the motion that HF 1497 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1130 (Tabke); Cities authorized to adopt pesticide control ordinances.

Chair Vang moved that HF 1130 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Representative Tabke moved the A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Tabke moved the A3 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Tabke presented HF 1130, as amended.

The following testified on HF 1130, as amended:
• Inderia Falana, Government Relations Representative, City of Minneapolis
• Erin Rupp, Executive Director, Pollinator Stewardship Council
• Rob Greer, President, Minnesota Pest Control Association
• Nathan Newlands, Vice President of Operations, Spring Touch Lawns
• Terence Stovall, Manager, State & Local Government Affairs, National Association of Landscaping Professionals
• Russ Henry, Owner, Minnehaha Falls Landscape

Representative Tabke corrected and renewed the motion that HF 1130, as amended, be re-referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1150 (Hansen); Registration for pesticides containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance prohibited.

Representative Hansen moved that HF 1150 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Representative Hansen presented HF 1150.

The following testified on HF 1150:
• Willa Childress, Organizing Co-Director, Pesticide Action Network of North America
• Steven Lasee, Environmental Toxicologist, Lasee Research & Consulting
• Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Dan Stoddard, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Representative Hansen renewed the motion that HF 1150 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1317 (Hansen); Terms defined; Use, storage, disposal, and sale of pesticide-treated seed regulated; label statements for pesticide-treated seed required; consumer guidance required; rulemaking required; and money appropriated.

Representative Hansen moved that HF 1317 be referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee.

Representative Hansen moved the A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Hansen presented HF 1317 as amended.

Representative Anderson moved the A2 amendment. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

The following testified on HF 1317:
• Chris Cowen, Lobbyist, Pesticide Action Network
• Dr. Judy Wu Smart, Extension & Research Entomologist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Denise Thiede, Section Manager of Seed, Noxious Weed, Hemp, and Biotechnology, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Representative Hansen renewed the motion that HF 1317 be re-referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:34 P.M.

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Representative Samantha Vang, Chair

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Matthew Sauser, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF1130 (Tabke) - Cities authorized to adopt pesticide control ordinances.
HF1150 (Hansen) - Registration for pesticides containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance prohibited.
HF1317 (Hansen) - Agriculture; terms defined; use, storage, disposal, and sale of pesticide-treated seed regulated; label statements required; consumer guidance required; rulemaking required; penalties modified; and money appropriated.
HF1497 (Pursell) - False labeling of pesticide-treated plants as pollinator friendly prohibited.
HF2472 (Hansen) - New program for systemic pesticide-treated seed established, new account in agricultural fund established, and money appropriated.

Documents:

Ag 3-9-2023.pdf - 3/5/2023
HF 1317 -- Pollinator Friendly Alliance (Supports).pdf - 3/6/2023
HF 2472 -- Pollinator Friendly Alliance (Supports).pdf - 3/6/2023
HF 1130 -- League of Minnesota Cities (Supports).pdf - 3/7/2023
HF 1130 -- Amendment A1.pdf - 3/7/2023
HF 2472 -- Sign-on Ltr from 18 Scientists & Health Profs (Support).pdf - 3/7/2023
HF 1130 -- Amendment A3.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1317 -- Amendment A2.pdf - 3/8/2023
MN Pesticide Bills - Sierra Club North Star Chapter (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1150, 1317, 2472 -- Roots Return Heritage Farm (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 & 1130 -- 17 Organizations in Support.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1317 -- Amendment A1.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 -- Labrieetal Article.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 -- Robert and Labrie Testimony.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1150 -- RISE (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF1130, 1317 & 2472 -- Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1317 -- ASTA (opposes_.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 -- ASTA (opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1317 & 2472 -- Minnesota Corn Growers Association (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- RISE (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- MN Golf Course Superintendent Assoc (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 -- Natural Resources Defense Council (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- National Pest Management Association (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- List of Retailers, Producers, Businesses (Oppose).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- Michael Chaney of Project Sweetier Pie.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130, 1317, & 2472 -- CropLife America (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1150 -- Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- Minnesota Pest Management Association (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- Metro Cities (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1317 & 2472 -- Pollinator Stewardship Council (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1150 -- Animal Health Institute (Opposes).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- Bonnie Wirtz (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1497 -- Fiscal Note.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1150 -- Fiscal Note.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1130 -- Fiscal Note.pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 -- Margot Monson (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 2472 -- Roy Perish Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
HF 1494 -- Xerces Society (Supports).pdf - 3/8/2023
AltEn Article excerpt Lincoln StarJournal 3 4 23.pdf - 3/9/2023
HF 1317 & 2472 Just Wu-Smart, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bee Lab.pdf - 3/9/2023
HF 2472 & 1317 -- American Bird Conservancy (Supports).pdf - 3/9/2023
HF 1130 -- William Haselbauer & Aaron Johnsen (Opposes).pdf - 3/9/2023

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00:53 - HF1497 (Pursell) False labeling of pesticide-treated plants as pollinator friendly prohibited.
24:29 - HF1130 (Tabke) Cities authorized to adopt pesticide control ordinances.
1:04:06 - HF1150 (Hansen) Registration for pesticides containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance prohibited.
1:20:14 - HF1317 (Hansen) Terms defined; use, storage, disposal, and sale of pesticide-treated seed regulated; label statements for pesticide-treated seed required; consumer guidance required; rulemaking required; and money appropriated.
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HF 1497 (Pursell) False labeling of pesticide-treated plants as pollinator friendly prohibited.
HF 1130 (Tabke) Cities authorized to adopt pesticide control ordinances.
HF 1150 (Hansen, R) Registration for pesticides containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance prohibited.
HF 1317 (Hansen, R) Terms defined; Use, storage, disposal, and sale of pesticide-treated seed regulated; label statements for pesticide-treated seed required; consumer guidance required; rulemaking required; and money appropriated.
HF 2472 (Hansen, R) New program for systemic pesticide-treated seed established, new account in agricultural fund established, and money appropriated.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT and emailed to the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 40 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Agriculture Finance and Policy webpage.
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*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.