STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
Representative Jay Xiong, Chair of the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM on January 25, 2023, in Room 5 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HARDER, Bobbie
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
NELSON, Nathan
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members Excused:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
A quorum was present.
Representative Baker moved that the minutes of January 18, 2023, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 2 (Richardson); Paid family, pregnancy, bonding, and applicant's serious medical condition benefits provided; employment leaves regulated and required; data classified; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
Chair Xiong moved that HF 2 be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance & Civil Law.
Chair Xiong moved the DE1 amendment.
Rep. Richardson presented HF 2.
Testifying:
• Debra Fitzpatrick, Policy and Research Director, Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota
• Steve Grove, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
• Eileen Crespo, MD, FAAP, President, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Alyshia Jackson, Owner, 1st Class Cleaning Services
• Kevin Brown, Principal, Smart Set Printing
• John Reynolds, State Director, Minnesota National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFID)
• Jason Duinink
• Ileana Mejia, Public Policy Advocate, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
• Isaac Russell, Director of Public Policy, Center for Economic Inclusion
• Lauryn Schothorst, Director of Workplace Management and Workforce Development Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
• Andy Wilke, Business Development & Public Affairs Director, Greater Mankato Growth
• Kayla Hughes, Perinatal Mental Health Provider, Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition
• John Benda, St. Paul Public Schools Teacher (retired), ISAIAH
• Casey McGregor
• Troy Reding, President, Ally Restaurants
• Mindy Fredrikson, Owner, Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
• Corey Anderson, Minnesota Association of Health Underwriters and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
• Amy Schultz, Self-employed Adjunct Professor, ISAIAH
• Cassandra Lydon, Teacher, White Bear Lake High School; Member, Education Minnesota
• Kimberley Dunn Lewis, Associate Director of Government Relations, Minnesota School Boards Association
• Gavin Hanson, Fiscal and Economic Policy Director, Minnesota Business Partnership
• Ali Marcanti, Registered Nurse, Minnesota Nurses Association
• Stephanie Menning, Executive Director, Minnesota Utility Contractors Association
• Dana Bacon, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Rep. Nelson moved the A2 amendment.
Rep. Nelson requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll:
Members voting AYE:
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
HARDER, Bobbie
NELSON, Nathan
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members voting NAY:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
Members EXCUSED:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
With a vote of 5 AYES, and 7 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Rep. Harder moved the A3 amendment.
Rep. Harder requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll:
Members voting AYE:
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
HARDER, Bobbie
NELSON, Nathan
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members voting NAY:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
Members EXCUSED:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
With a vote of 5 AYES, and 7 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Rep. Zeleznikar moved the A5 amendment.
Rep. Zeleznikar requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll:
Members voting AYE:
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
HARDER, Bobbie
NELSON, Nathan
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members voting NAY:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
Members Excused:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
With a vote of 5 AYES, and 7 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Rep. Baker moved the A7 amendment.
Rep. Baker requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll:
Members voting AYE:
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
HARDER, Bobbie
NELSON, Nathan
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members voting NAY:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
Members Excused:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
With a vote of 5 AYES, and 7 NAYS, and 1 Excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Rep. Wiens moved the A8 amendment.
Rep. Wiens requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll:
Members voting AYE:
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
HARDER, Bobbie
NELSON, Nathan
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members voting NAY:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
Members Excused:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
With a vote of 5 AYES, and 7 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Chair Xiong renewed the motion to adopt the DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Xiong renewed his motion that HF 2, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance & Civil Law.
Rep. Baker requested a roll call vote.
The clerk took the roll:
Members voting AYE:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
REYER, Liz
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
Members voting NAY:
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
HARDER, Bobbie
NELSON, Nathan
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie
Members Excused:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
On a vote of 7 AYES, and 5 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 AM.
Representative Jay Xiong, Chair
Bonnsy Vue, Committee Legislative Assistant