FOURTEENTH MEETING

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

STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCE AND POLICY MINUTES

Representative Ginny Klevorn, Co-Chair of the State Government Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M. on March 27, 2025, in Room G23 of the Minnesota State Capitol Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
KLEVORN, Ginny (DFL Co-Chair)
NASH, Jim (GOP Co-Chair)
BAHNER, Kristen (DFL Co-Vice Chair)
DAVIS, Ben (GOP Co-Vice Chair)
ANDERSON, Paul
CLARDY, Mary Frances
FREIBERG, Mike
HOWARD, Michael
JONES, Kaite
JOY, Jim
KOZNICK, Jon
KRAFT, Larry
QUAM, Duane
SEXTON, Tom

A quorum was present.

Co-Chair Nash moved to approve the minutes from March 25, 2025. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Co-Vice Chair Bahner assumed the gavel at 8:16 A.M.

HF2783 (Klevorn); Code of ethics for legislative branch established; payment withholding if credible allegation of fraud exists allowed; authority to share data regarding fraud in public programs granted; renewable energy improvements, storage projects, and EVSE projects provided; and money appropriated.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF2783 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved to adopt the A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Co-Chair Klevorn presented HF2783, as amended.

Testifying on the bill:
• Tamar Gronvall, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Administration
• Britta Reitan, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Administration

Co-Chair Klevorn laid over HF2783, as amended, for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.

Co-Chair Klevorn assumed the gavel at 8:35 A.M.

HF2603 (Pinto); Provisions in state agencies made to address financial crimes and fraud.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF2603 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved to adopt the A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Pinto presented HF2603, as amended.

Co-Chair Klevorn requested a roll call.

Co-Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2603, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

AYES:
KLEVORN, Ginny (DFL Co-Chair)
BAHNER, Kristen (DFL Co-Vice Chair)
CLARDY, Mary Frances
FREIBERG, Mike
HOWARD, Michael
JONES, Kaite
KRAFT, Larry

NAYS:
NASH, Jim (GOP Co-Chair)
DAVIS, Ben (GOP Co-Vice Chair)
ANDERSON, Paul
JOY, Jim
KOZNICK, Jon
QUAM, Duane
SEXTON, Tom

There being 7 ayes and 7 nays, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

Co-Chair Klevorn laid over HF2603, as amended, for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Co-Vice Chair Bahner assumed the gavel at 8:45 A.M.

HF2846 (Klevorn); Attorney general duties and activities funding provided, consumer protection restitution account and related requirements established, consumer litigation account modified, proceeds of litigation or settlement account established, report required, and money appropriated.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF2846 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Co-Chair Klevorn presented HF2846.

Testifying on the bill:
• John Keller, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General
• Laura Sayles, Director of Government Affairs, Office of the Attorney General

Co-Chair Nash requested a roll call.

Co-Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2846, be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

AYES:
KLEVORN, Ginny (DFL Co-Chair)
BAHNER, Kristen (DFL Co-Vice Chair)
CLARDY, Mary Frances
FREIBERG, Mike
HOWARD, Michael
JONES, Kaite
KRAFT, Larry

NAYS:
NASH, Jim (GOP Co-Chair)
DAVIS, Ben (GOP Co-Vice Chair)
ANDERSON, Paul
JOY, Jim
KOZNICK, Jon
QUAM, Duane
SEXTON, Tom

There being 7 ayes and 7 nays, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.

Co-Vice Chair Bahner laid over HF2846 for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Omnibus bill. THE BILL WAS LAID OVER.

Co-Chair Klevorn assumed the gavel at 9:20 A.M.

HF2354 (Norris); Medicaid fraud provisions expanded and modified, subpoena and enforcement authority specified, penalties imposed, and money appropriated.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF2354 be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved to adopt the A3 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Norris presented HF2354, as amended.

Testifying on the bill:
• Nick Wanka, Division Manager, Office of the Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Co-Chair Klevorn renewed the motion that HF2354, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Co-Vice Chair Bahner assumed the gavel at 9:32 A.M.

HF1836 (Klevorn); State government, changes made to data practices.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF1836 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Co-Chair Klevorn presented HF1836.

Testifying on the bill:
• Casey Carmody, Assistant Director, Minnesota Department of Administration Data Practices Office

Co-Chair Klevorn laid over HF1836 for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.

HF2713 (Klevorn); State personnel management provisions updated.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF2713 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved to adopt the A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Co-Chair Klevorn presented HF2713, as amended.

Testifying on the bill:
• Blake Chaffe, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Management and Budget

Co-Chair Klevorn laid over HF2713, as amended, for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.

Co-Chair Klevorn assumed the gavel at 9:42 A.M.

HF1198 (Niska); Number of leadership positions increased in each body.

Co-Chair Klevorn moved that HF1198 be laid over for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Leader Niska and Leader Long co-presented HF1198.

Co-Chair Klevorn laid over HF1988 for possible inclusion in the State Government Finance and Policy Omnibus bill.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 A.M.




Representative Ginny Klevorn, DFL Co-Chair




Sam O’Neill, DFL Committee Legislative Assistant