State and Local Government Finance and Policy

TWENTY-THIRD MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES

Representative Ginny Klevorn, Chair of the State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Room 10 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
KLEVORN, Ginny (Chair)
HUOT, John (Vice Chair)
NASH, Jim (GOP Lead)
BAHNER, Kristin
BERG, Kaela
FREIBERG, Mike
HANSEN, Rick
HARDER, Bobbie
HER, Kaohly Vang
JOY, Jim
KOZNICK, Jon
NADEAU, Danny
NEWTON, Jerry

A quorum was present.

Representative Huot moved to approve the minutes from March 17, 2023. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2483 (Greenman); Minneapolis; local sales and use tax provisions, lawful gambling tax provisions, and other stadium-related provisions modified; bonds made able to be retired early; operating expense and capital improvement requirements modified; and money appropriated.
Chair Klevorn moved that HF2483 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State and Local Government Finance and Policy omnibus bill.

Representative Greenman presented HF2483.

Testifying on the bill:
- Andrew Johnson, City Council Member, City of Minneapolis
- Heather Johnston, Interim City Operations Officer, City of Minneapolis
- Lester Bagely, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Minnesota Vikings

Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2483 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State and Local Government Finance and Policy omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF855 (Frazier); Public safety innovation board established, community safety grants provided, body camera data storage provided, law enforcement policy provided, law enforcement civilian oversight provided, report required, rulemaking provided, and money appropriated.
Chair Klevorn moved that HF855 be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee.

Representative Frazier presented HF855.

Testifying on the bill:
- Michelle Grosse, President, Communities United against Police Brutality

Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF855 be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee.

Representative Nash requested a roll call on HF855.

The clerk took the roll on HF855.

AYES
Klevorn
Huot
Bahner
Frieberg
Hansen
Her
Newton

NAYS
Nash
Harder
Joy
Koznick
Nadeau

EXCUSED
Berg

There being 7 ayes, 5 nays, and 1 excused. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2250 (Newton); Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission funding provided to support upgrades to roof of ice arena complex at National Sports Center, and money appropriated.

Representative Newton moved that HF2250 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State and Local Government Finance and Policy omnibus bill.

Representative Newton presented HF2250.

Testifying on the bill:
- Neil Lad, Deputy Executive Director, Minnesota Amateur Sports Council

Representative Newton renewed the motion that HF2250 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State and Local Government Finance and Policy omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF1859 (Feist); Construction worker wage protection new enforcement provisions created.

Chair Klevorn moved that HF1859 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Chair Klevorn moved the H1859A3 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Feist presented HF1859 as amended.

Testifying on the bill as amended:
- Kevin Pranis, Marketing Manager, Laborers’ International Union of North America
- Adam Duininck, Director of Government Affairs, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
- Peter Coyle, Legislative Counsel, Housing First Minnesota
- Brooke Boardsen, Intergovernmental Relations, League of Minnesota Cities

Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF1859 as amended be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Representative Nash requested a roll call on HF1859 as amended.

The clerk took the roll on HF1859 as amended.

AYES
Klevorn
Huot
Bahner
Frieberg
Hansen
Her
Newton

NAYS
Nash
Harder
Joy
Koznick
Nadeau

EXCUSED
Berg

There being 7 ayes, 5 nays, and 1 excused. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Presentation from the Minnesota Humanities Center.

Presenting:
- Kevin Lindsey, Chief Executive Officer, Minnesota Humanities Center

Presentation from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council.

Presenting:
- Shannon Geshick, Executive Director, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council

The committee was recessed at 10:00 A.M.

The committee was reconvened at 6:33 P.M.

HF2321 (Pinto); Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Departments of Education, Human Services, Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

Chair Klevorn moved that HF2321 be re-referred to the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Klevorn moved the H2321A4 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Pinto presented HF2321 as amended.

Testifying on the bill as amended:
- Erin Bailey, Assistant Commissioner, Children’s Cabinet at the Minnesota Management and Budget
- Bobbie Burnham, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Teaching and Learning at the Minnesota Department of Education
- Tikki Brown, Assistant Commissioner, Child and Family Services Division at the Department of Human Services
- Teresa Bahr, Director, Early Advantage Child Development Center in Byron

Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2321 as amended be re-referred to the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2677 (Kraft); Metropolitan Council; climate action plan as part of comprehensive plan content required, land use study and report to legislature by council required, and money appropriated.

Chair Klevorn brought HF2677 before the committee.

Representative Kraft presented HF2677 on an informational basis.

Testifying on the bill:
- Sam Rockwell, Executive Director, Move Minnesota
- Patricia Nauman, Executive Director, Metro Cities

HF2427 (Klevorn); Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board required to update Capitol Mall Design Framework, elements that must be included in updated framework specified, and money appropriated.

Chair Klevorn moved that HF2427 be re-referred to the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee.

Chair Klevorn presented HF2427.

Chair Klevorn moved the H2427A3 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Klevorn moved the H2427A4 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Testifying on the bill as amended:
- Merrit Clapp-Smith, Executive Secretary, Capitol Area Architecture and Planning Board

Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2427 as amended be re-referred to the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2940 (Klevorn); State government entities including constitutional offices, legislature, and retirement accounts funding provided; compensation council provisions modified; state performance measures required; Offices of Enterprise Sustainability and Translation created; single grants management system and small agency studies required; postretirement adjustment for calendar year 2024 made; and money appropriated.
Chair Klevorn moved that HF2940 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Chair Klevorn presented HF2940.

Testifying on the bill:
- Kristen Swanson, Developmental Officer, Minnesota Public Radio
- Peter Woitock, Government Relations Specialist, Hunger Solutions Minnesota

Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2940 be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 P.M.

Representative Ginny Klevorn, Chair

Jonah Westerman, Committee Legislative Assistant

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Bills Added:

HF855 (Frazier) - Public safety innovation board established, community safety grants provided, body camera data storage provided, law enforcement policy provided, law enforcement civilian oversight provided, report required, rulemaking provided, and money appropriated.
HF1859 (Feist) - Construction worker wage protection new enforcement provisions created.
HF2321 (Pinto) - Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
HF2427 (Klevorn) - Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board required to update Capitol Mall Design Framework, Capitol Area Community Vitality Task Force and account established, elements that must be included in updated framework specified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2483 (Greenman) - Minneapolis; local sales and use tax provisions, lawful gambling tax provisions, and other stadium-related provisions modified; bonds made able to be retired early; operating expense and capital improvement requirements modified; and money appropriated.
HF2940 (Klevorn) - State government entities including constitutional offices, legislature, and retirement accounts funding provided; compensation council provisions modified; state performance measures required; Offices of Enterprise Sustainability and Translation created; studies required; postretirement adjustment made; and money appropriated.
HF2250 (Newton) - Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission funding provided to support upgrades to roof of ice arena complex at National Sports Center, and money appropriated.
HF2677 (Kraft) - Metropolitan Council; greenhouse gas emissions benchmarks required, capacity expansion impact assessment required for projects, climate action plan required as a part of comprehensive plan content, land use study and report to legislature required by the council, and money appropriated.

Documents:

HF 1859 -- Amendment A3.pdf - 3/19/2023
HF 1859 -- Frana (Supports).pdf - 3/19/2023
HF 1859 -- Frida Drywall Systems (Supports).pdf - 3/19/2023
HF 1859 -- Matt Capece (Supports).pdf - 3/19/2023
HF 1859 -- MDPA (Supports).pdf - 3/19/2023
HF1859 -- MAJ (Supports).pdf - 3/19/2023
HF 2427 -- Amendment A3.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2427 -- Amendment A4.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2321 -- Amendment A4.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2483 -- City of Minneapolis.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2321 -- MN Prenatal to Three Coalition (Supports).pdf - 3/20/2023
MIAC Legislative Report.pdf - 3/20/2023
DCYF -- MMB Presentation.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2321 -- Sign-on Letter of Support.pdf - 3/20/2023
MMB -- Stadium Finance Summary.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 1859 -- Builders Association of MN (Opposes).pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2940 Art 2 Section 33 -- Stephanie Chappell (Opposes).pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 1826 -- Amendment DE1.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 855 -- Council on Minnesota of African Heritage (Supports).pdf - 3/20/2023
State & Local Gov 3-21-2023 Agenda.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 1859 Feist Fiscal Note.pdf - 3/20/2023
MN Humanities Center -- Budget Increase Request.pdf - 3/20/2023
3-21-2023 MN Senate 2023 MPR General Fund Presentation pdf updated.pdf - 3/20/2023
HF 2940 -- MN Council on Foundations.pdf - 3/21/2023
HF 2677 DE1.pdf - 3/21/2023
2023.03.21 CAAPB to House State and Local Govt Finance.pdf - 3/21/2023
Preserving the Santity of Burials -- Curtis Dahlin.pdf - 3/21/2023

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00:48 - HF2483 (Greenman) Minneapolis; local sales and use tax provisions, lawful gambling tax provisions, and other stadium-related provisions modified; bonds made able to be retired early; operating expense and capital improvement requirements modified; and money appropriated.
25:57 - HF855 (Fraizer) Public safety innovation board established, community safety grants provided, body camera data storage provided, law enforcement policy provided, law enforcement civilian oversight provided, report required, rulemaking provided, and money appropriated.
39:33 - HF2250 (Newton) Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission funding provided to support upgrades to roof of ice arena complex at National Sports Center, and money appropriated.
47:08 - HF1859 (Feist) New enforcement provisions created for construction workers wage protection.
Agency budget increase requests:.
1:23:01 --- Minnesota Humanities Center.
1:26:05 --- Minnesota Indian Affairs Council.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

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00:31 - HF2321 (Pinto) Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; responsibilities of Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
33:55 - HF2677 (Kraft) Metropolitan Council; climate action plan as part of comprehensive plan content required, land use study and report to legislature by council required, and money appropriated.
1:21:34 - HF2427 (Klevorn) Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board required to update Capitol Mall Design Framework, elements that must be included in updated framework specified, and money appropriated.
56:33 - HF2940 (Klevorn) State government entities including constitutional offices, legislature, and retirement accounts funding provided; compensation council provisions modified; state performance measures required; Offices of Enterprise Sustainability and Translation created; single grants management system and small agency studies required; postretirement adjustment for calendar year 2024 made; and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Show Full Schedule Agenda:

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Recess
HF 855 (Fraizer) Public safety innovation board established, community safety grants provided, body camera data storage provided, law enforcement policy provided, law enforcement civilian oversight provided, report required, rulemaking provided, and money appropriated.
HF 2483 (Greenman) Minneapolis; local sales and use tax provisions, lawful gambling tax provisions, and other stadium-related provisions modified; bonds made able to be retired early; operating expense and capital improvement requirements modified; and money appropriated.
HF 2250 (Newton) Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission funding provided to support upgrades to roof of ice arena complex at National Sports Center, and money appropriated.
HF 1859 (Feist) New enforcement provisions created for construction workers wage protection.
Agency increased budget requests: Minnesota Humanities Center and Minnesota Indian Affairs Council.

Reconvene 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
HF 2321 (Pinto) Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; responsibilities of Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
Informational: HF 2677 (Kraft) Metropolitan Council; climate action plan as part of comprehensive plan content required, land use study and report to legislature by council required, and money appropriated.
HF 2940 (Klevorn) State government entities including constitutional offices, legislature, and retirement accounts funding provided; compensation council provisions modified; state performance measures required; Offices of Enterprise Sustainability and Translation created; single grants management system and small agency studies required; postretirement adjustment for calendar year 2024 made; and money appropriated.
HF 2427 (Klevorn) Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board required to update Capitol Mall Design Framework, elements that must be included in updated framework specified, and money appropriated.

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*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.