Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

FOURTEENTH MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Tuesday, February 28, 2023

STATE OF MINNESOTA FOURTEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION

JUDICIARY FINANCE AND CIVIL LAW MINUTES

Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM on February 28, 2023 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie, Chair
FRAZIER, Cedrick, Vice Chair
FREDERICK, Luke
SCOTT, Peggy, Minority Lead
CARROLL, Ned
CURRAN, Brion
FEIST, Sandra
FINKE, Leigh
JOHNSON, Brian
MOLLER, Kelly
NISKA, Harry
WIENS, Mark

Members absent:
GROSSELL, Matt

A quorum was present.

Representative Moller moved that the minutes of February 21, 2023, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1414 (Curran) Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.

Representative Curran moved that HF 1414, as previously presented on February 21, 2023, be before the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.

Representative Curran moved that HF 1414 be recommended to be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Representative Curran presented HF 1414.

Representative Curran renewed the motion that HF 1414 be recommended to be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 744 (Kozlowski) Duluth; First Witness Child Advocacy Center funding provided, and money appropriated.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 774 be recommended to be re-referred to the Capital Investment Committee.

Representative Kozlowski presented HF 774.

Testifying on HF 774:
• Tracie Clanaugh, Executive Director, First Witness Child Advocacy Center
• Jon Holets, Assistant St. Louis County Attorney and Board Member, First Witness Child Advocacy Center

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 774 be recommended to be re-referred to the Capital Investment Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1326 (Elkins) Transit applicant and customer data classified as private data on individuals.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 1326 be recommended to be re-referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the H1326A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Elkins presented HF 1326 as amended.

Testifying on HF 1326 as amended:
• Dennis Dworshak, Senior Manager of Revenue Collection at Metro Transit, Metropolitan Council
• Rich Neumeister

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 1326 as amended be recommended to be re-referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1521 (Hanson, J.) Northstar Care for Children assessment rate effective dates, relative search requirements, and termination of parental rights technical changes made; and technical corrections made to child support provision.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 1521 be recommended to be re-referred to the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the H1521A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Hanson presented HF 1521 as amended.

Testifying on HF 1521 as amended:
• Jennifer Sommerfeld, Director of Legislative and External Affairs of Children and Family Services, Minnesota Department of Human Services

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 1521 as amended be recommended to be re-referred to the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1347 (Tabke) Real property; state agencies exempted from actions under Marketable Title Act.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 1347 be recommended to be re-referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.

Representative Tabke presented HF 1347.

Testifying on HF 1347:
• Joe Pignato, Director of Land Management, Minnesota Department of Transportation

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 1347 be recommended to be re-referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1625 (Her) Employers prohibited from inquiring about past pay.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 1625 be recommended to be re-referred to the Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the H1625A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Her presented HF 1625 as amended.

Testifying on HF 1625 as amended:
• Rebecca Lucero, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 1625 as amended be recommended to be re-referred to the Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 133 (Becker-Finn) Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 133 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Chair Becker-Finn presented HF 133.

Testifying on HF 133:
• Adosh Unni, Director of Government Relations, Minnesota Department of Education

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 133 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was recessed at 9:55 AM

The meeting was reconvened at 6:30 PM

In accordance with House Rule 10.05, Representative Finke participated in the hearing remotely by phone with the Speaker’s approval.

A quorum was present.

HF 1337 (Fischer) Digital fair repair provisions modified, and penalties provided.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 1337 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the H1337A2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Fischer presented HF 1337 as amended.

Testifying on HF 1337 as amended:
• Katherine Moerke, Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office Consumer, Wage and Antitrust Division
• Justin Stofferahn, Antimonopoly Director, Minnesota Farmers Union
• David Fisch, Government Relations Representative, MN Electronic Security and Technology Association
• Lisa Volpe McCabe, Director of State Legislative Affairs, CTIA
• Tyler Diers, Midwest Executive Director, TechNet
• Tara Ryan, Vice President of State Government Affairs, Entertainment Software Association
• John Keane, Manager of Government Relations, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

Representative Niska moved the H1337A3 amendment. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 1337 as amended be recommended to be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1791 (Moller) Exclusions for types of claims handling from civil liability clarified.

Representative Moller moved that HF 1791 be recommended to be re-referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee.

Representative Moller presented HF 1791.

Testifying on HF 1791:
• Elizabeth Wrobel, Attorney, Wrobel & Smith PLLP
• Mark Vaida
• Kate MacKinnon, Attorney, Law Office of Katherine L. MacKinnon
• Robyn Rowen, Executive Director, Minnesota Insurance and Financial Services Council

Representative Moller renewed the motion that HF 1791 be recommended to be re-referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM.

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Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair

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Ella Schultz, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF133 (Becker-Finn) - Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.
HF774 (Kozlowski) - Duluth; First Witness Child Advocacy Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1326 (Elkins) - Transit applicant and customer data classified as private data on individuals.
HF1337 (Fischer) - Digital fair repair provisions modified, and penalties required.
HF1347 (Tabke) - Real property; state agencies exempted from actions under Marketable Title Act.
HF1414 (Curran) - Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.
HF1521 (Hanson) - Northstar Care for Children assessment rate effective dates, relative search requirements, and termination of parental rights technical changes made; and technical corrections made to child support provision.
HF1625 (Her) - Employers prohibited from inquiring about past pay.
HF1791 (Moller) - Exclusions for types of claims handling from civil liability clarified.

Documents:

HF 133 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/23/2023
HF 774 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/23/2023
HF 1337 Fiscal Note.pdf - 2/23/2023
HF 1337 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/23/2023
HF 1414 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/23/2023
HF0133.0 (Becker-Finn).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF0774.0 (Kozlowski).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1326.0 (Elkins).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1337.1 (Fischer).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1347.0 (Tabke).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1414.0 (Curran).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1521.0 (Hanson, J.).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1625.0 (Her).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF1791.0 (Moller).pdf - 2/23/2023
Metropolitan Council One-Pager on HF 1326.pdf - 2/23/2023
Legal Aid Testimony on HF 1625.pdf - 2/23/2023
Coalition Handout on HF 1337.pdf - 2/23/2023
Facts and FTC Report on HF 1337.PDF - 2/23/2023
Myths and Facts Handout on HF 1337.PDF - 2/23/2023
National Federation of Independent Business Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/23/2023
CTIA Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/23/2023
H1625A1 (Her).pdf - 2/23/2023
HF 774 One Pager.pdf - 2/23/2023
H1521A1 (Hanson).pdf - 2/24/2023
Repair Done Right Coalition Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/24/2023
HF 1625 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/24/2023
HF 1791 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/24/2023
HF 1347 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/24/2023
HF 1414 Fiscal Note.pdf - 2/24/2023
H1326A1 (Elkins).pdf - 2/24/2023
Minnesota Employment Law Council Testimony on HF 1625.pdf - 2/26/2023
DHS Policy Index of HF 1521.pdf - 2/26/2023
Repair Done Right Coalition Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/26/2023
H1337A2 (Fischer).pdf - 2/26/2023
H1337A3 (Niska).pdf - 2/26/2023
MN Electronic Security and Technology Association Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/26/2023
National Federation of Independent Business Testimony on HF 1625.pdf - 2/26/2023
MN Farmers Union Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/26/2023
Girl Scouts River Valleys Testimony on HF 1625.pdf - 2/27/2023
Entertainment Software Association Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/27/2023
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/27/2023
MN Solid Waste Administrators Association Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/27/2023
MN Council of Nonprofits Testimony on HF 1625.pdf - 2/27/2023
2.21.23 Minutes.pdf - 2/27/2023
Partnership on Waste & Energy Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/27/2023
Vermont Right to Repair Memo Submitted by Electronics Manufacturers Coalition.pdf - 2/27/2023
Vermont Right to Repair Taskforce Report Submitted by Electronics Manufacturers Coalition.pdf - 2/27/2023
Kate MacKinnon Testimony on HF 1791.pdf - 2/27/2023
Bad Faith Laws by State for HF 1791.pdf - 2/27/2023
Department of Commerce LTCI Complaints Log for HF 1791.pdf - 2/27/2023
Various Testimony on HF 1791.pdf - 2/27/2023
American Council of Life Insurers Testimony on HF 1791.pdf - 2/27/2023
MnTech Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/27/2023
Association of Recycling Managers Testimony on HF 1337.PDF - 2/27/2023
MN Tech for Success Testimony on HF 1337.PDF - 2/27/2023
Reuse MN Testimony on HF 1337.pdf - 2/27/2023
2.28.23 Agenda.docx - 2/27/2023
MN ACT, the App Association Testimony on HF1337.pdf - 2/28/2023

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01:57 - HF1414 (Curran) Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.
05:23 - HF774 (Kozlowski) Duluth; First Witness Child Advocacy Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
28:39 - HF1326 (Elkins) Transit applicant and customer data classified as private data on individuals.
36:15 - HF1521 (Hanson) Northstar Care for Children assessment rate effective dates, relative search requirements, and termination of parental rights technical changes made; and technical corrections made to child support provision.
42:32 - HF1347 (Tabke) Real property; state agencies exempted from actions under Marketable Title Act.
48:00 - HF1625 (Her) Employers prohibited from inquiring about past pay.
1:17:23 - HF133 (Becker-Finn) Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.
The committee recessed.
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00:32 - HF1337 (Fischer) Digital fair repair provisions modified, and penalties provided.
31:55 - HF1791 (Moller) Exclusions for types of claims handling from civil liability clarified.
Runs 1 hour, 10 minutes.

Show Full Schedule Agenda:

1. HF 1414 (Curran) Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.*
2. HF 774 (Kozlowski) Duluth; First Witness Child Advocacy Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
3. HF 1326 (Elkins) Transit applicant and customer data classified as private data on individuals.
4. HF 1521 (Hanson, J.) Northstar Care for Children assessment rate effective dates, relative search requirements, and termination of parental rights technical changes made; and technical corrections made to child support provision.
5. HF 1347 (Tabke) Real property; state agencies exempted from actions under Marketable Title Act.
6. HF 1625 (Her) Employers prohibited from inquiring about past pay.
7. HF 1337 (Fischer) Digital fair repair provisions modified, and penalties provided.
8. HF 1791 (Moller) Exclusions for types of claims handling from civil liability clarified.
9. HF 133 (Becker-Finn) Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.

*Public testimony and amendments on HF 1414 were taken by the committee on February 21, 2023. No further public testimony and amendments on the bill will be taken.

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

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