STATE OF MINNESOTA FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
MINUTES
Representative O’Driscoll, Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, officially called the meeting to order at 8:16AM, on February 20, 2025, in Room 120 of the Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, Chair
PERRYMAN, Bernie, Vice Chair
ALLEN, Keith
CHA, Ethan
DAVIDS, Greg
DOTSETH, Jeff
ELKINS, Steve
FALCONER, Alex
FINKE, Leigh
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
HUOT, John
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
KRESHA, Ron
REYER, Liz
RYMER, Max
SMITH, Andy
STEPHENSON, Zack
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
WEST, Nolan
Non-Voting member present:
HER, Kaohly Vang
Representative Falconer moved the minutes of February 19, 2025 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED
HF 1014 (Reyer) Minnesota Insurance Guarantee Association board allowed to request financial information for insureds
Representative Reyer moved HF 1014 be placed on the General Register.
Testifiers:
Jeff Christensen, Executive Director, Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Association
Representative Reyer renewed the motion that HF 1014 be placed on the General Register.
HF 320 (Perryman) Auto dealers allowed to participate in auto shows, and auto shows in which auto dealers may participate established
Representative Perryman moved HF 320 be placed on the General Register.
Testifiers:
Amanda Duerr, Minnesota Auto Dealers Association
Representative Perryman renewed the motion that HF 320 be placed on the General Register.
HF 747 (Niska) Minnesota Business Corporation Act modified.
Chair O’Driscoll moved HF 747 be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
Testifiers:
Kim Lowe, Minnesota State Bar Association
Chair O’Driscoll renewed the motion that HF 747 be re-referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.
HF 400 (Perryman) Commissioner of commerce required to defray costs to health plan companies for additional benefits.
Chair O’Driscoll moved HF 400 before the committee.
Testifiers:
Bentley Graves, Director of Health Care and Transportation Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Dan Endreson, Sr. Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Minnesota Council of Health Plans
Jon Boesche, State Director, NFIB
Chair O’Driscoll laid over HF 400 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:39AM
Representative Tim O’Driscoll, Chair
Karen Hartwig, Committee Legislative Assistant