Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

NINTH MEETING

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

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

LABOR AND INDUSTRY FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Michael Nelson, Chair of the Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM on February 9, 2023 in Room 10 of the State Office Building. It was broadcast via House Public Information Services.

Members Present:
NELSON, Michael, Chair
BERG, Kaela, Vice-Chair
McDONALD, Joe, GOP Lead
DANIELS, Brian
GREENMAN, Emma
HILL, Josiah
HUSSEIN, Samakab
JORDAN, Sydney
MEKELAND, Shane
MYERS, Andrew
SCHULTZ, Isaac

Members Excused:
KOZLOWSKI, Alicia
WOLGAMOTT, Dan

A quorum was present.

Representative Mekeland moved to approve the minutes from February 7, 2023. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1104 (Koegel)l; Employer retaliation provisions modified, and pregnancy accommodations modified.

Chair Nelson moved that HF 1104 be re-referred to the General Register.

Representative Koegel presented HF 1104.

The following testified on HF 1104:
• Kate Perushek, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry
• Keisha Mitchell, Program Manager, Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects (AABC)
• Donna Cassutt, Chief of Staff, Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison
• Megan J. Peterson, Executive Director, Gender Justice
• Lauryn Schothorst, Director of Workplace Management and Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Representative McDonald moved the A1 amendment. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

Representative Schultz moved the A3 amendment.

Representative Schultz requested a roll call.

The clerk took the roll call.

AYES
McDonald
Daniels
Mekeland
Myers
Schultz

NAYS
Nelson
Berg
Greenman
Hill
Hussein
Jordan

EXCUSED
Kozlowski
Wolgamott

There being 5 ayes, 6 nays, and 2 excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

Representative McDonald moved the A2 amendment.

Representative McDonald withdrew the A2 amendment.

Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 1104 be re-referred to the General Register.

Representative Greenman requested a roll call.

The clerk took the roll.

AYES
Nelson
Berg
Greenman
Hill
Hussein
Jordan

NAYS
McDonald
Daniels
Mekeland
Myers
Schultz

EXCUSED
Kozlowski
Wolgamott

There being 6 ayes, 5 nays, and 2 excused, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 284 (Norris); Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided.

Chair Nelson moved that HF 284 be laid over for possible inclusion in a Labor and Industry Finance and Policy omnibus bill.

Representative Norris presented HF 284.

The following testified on HF 284 as amended:
• Erich Scheele, Union Carpenter, Air Force Veteran
• Joe Larson, Union Carpenter, National Guard Veteran
• Tom Dicklich, Executive Director, Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council
• Justin Rost, Executive Director, Helmets to Hardhats, United States Marine Corps Veteran

Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 284 be laid over for possible inclusion in a Labor and Industry Finance and Policy omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 981 (Hicks); State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public.

Chair Nelson moved that HF 981 be laid over for possible inclusion in a Labor and Industry Finance and Policy omnibus bill.

Representative Hicks presented HF 981.

The following testified on HF 981 as amended:
• Linda Hood, Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2022-2023
• Greg Metz, Plan Review Unit manager, Department of Labor and Industry

Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 981 be laid over for possible inclusion in a Labor and Industry Finance and Policy omnibus bill. The bill was laid over. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:31 PM.

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Representative Michael Nelson, Chair

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Matt Baumann, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF1104 (Koegel) - Employer retaliation provisions modified, and pregnancy accommodations modified.
HF284 (Norris) - Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
HF981 (Hicks) - State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public, and rulemaking authorized.

Documents:

2023.02.06 MN Biz Group Ltr re HF 1104.pdf - 2/7/2023
Personal Statement_HF 981_Bathroom Mission.pdf - 2/7/2023
Adult Changing Stations.pdf - 2/8/2023
PN3_Support HF 1104_Preg Accom__Labor & Industry_02.09.23.pdf - 2/8/2023
6-12 LH 4x6card_Revised 15Jun2022.pdf - 2/8/2023
The Arc Minnesota_Letter of Support HF 981.pdf - 2/8/2023
Adult Changing Table comparison flyer.pdf - 2/8/2023
Colorful Changing Spaces Flyer.pdf - 2/8/2023
AMBO. Letter of Concern. HF981.pdf - 2/8/2023
H1104A1.pdf - 2/8/2023
H1104A2.pdf - 2/8/2023
H1104A3.pdf - 2/8/2023
Letter in Support of Adult Size Changing tables in Public restrooms.pdf - 2/8/2023
Letter for HF 981.pdf - 2/8/2023
HF 981 Letter.pdf - 2/8/2023
Adult Changing Table Testimony.pdf - 2/8/2023
020623 HF 981 (Adult Changing Facilities) FINAL.pdf - 2/8/2023
Robert Wagner_Written Testimony HF 981.pdf - 2/9/2023
HF 981 testimony.pdf - 2/9/2023
LIUNA Letter of Support Helmets to Hardhats House Labor 020923.pdf - 2/9/2023
Helmets to Hardhats Budget.pdf - 2/9/2023
Helmets to Hardhats handout.pdf - 2/9/2023
Helmets to Hardhats Financial Report.pdf - 2/9/2023

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00:40 - HF1104 (Koegel) Employer retaliation provisions modified, and pregnancy accommodations modified.
50:00 - HF284 (Norris) Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided.
1:11:09 - HF981 (Hicks) State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

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HF 1104 (Koegel) Employer retaliation provisions modified, and pregnancy accommodations modified
Kate Perushek, Deputy Commissioner, Dept of Labor and Industry
Keisha Mitchell, Program Manager, Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects (AABC)
Donna Cassutt, Chief of Staff, Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison
Megan J. Peterson, Executive Director, Gender Justice
Lauryn Schothorst, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

HF 284 (Norris) Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided
Justin Rost, Executive Director, Helmets to Hardhats, USMC veteran
Erich Scheele, Union Carpenter, Army Reservist
Tom Dicklich, Executive Director, MN Building and Construction Trades Council

HF 981 (Hicks) State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public
Linda Hood, Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota 2022-2023
Greg Metz, Plan Review Unit manager, Dept of Labor and Industry

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