STATE OF MINNESOTA ELEVENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Taxes Committee
MINUTES
Representative Davids, Chair of the Taxes Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:15AM on March 6, 2025, in Room 120 of the State Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll
Members present:
DAVIDS, Greg Chair
JOY, Jim Vice Chair
GOMEZ, Aisha
ANDERSON, Patti
ELKINS, Steve
FREIBERG, Mike
HANSON, Jessica
HARDER, Bobbie
HER, Kaohly
HUOT, John
JOHNSON, Wayne
LEE, Liz
ROACH, Drew
ROBBINS, Kristin
SCHWARTZ, Erica
SMITH, Andy
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
WARWAS, Cal
WIENER, Mike
WITTE, Jeff
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
Non-Voting member present:
NORRIS, Matt
Members Excused:
KOZLOWSKI, Liish
STEPHENSON, Zack
Members Absent:
Representative Her moved the minutes from March 5, 2025 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1066 (Reyer) Appropriation for soil and water conservation district aid increased.
Representative Reyer moved the 1066A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Testifying:
Sheila Vanney, Assistant Director, Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD)
Chairman Davids laid over HF1066, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Tax Omnibus Bill.
HF1126 (Sencer-Mura) Property tax exemption established for certain property owned by an Indian Tribe.
Testifying:
Leonard Fineday, Secretary/Treasurer, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Chairman Davids laid over HF1126 for possible inclusion in the Tax Omnibus Bill.
HF967 (Davids) Property tax exemption established for certain property owned by an Indian Tribe.
Testifying:
Reid LeBeau, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Chairman Davids laid over HF967 for possible inclusion in the Tax Omnibus Bill.
HF1669 (Davids) Income and corporate franchise taxes; allocation for the credit for sustainable aviation fuel increased.
Chairman Davids moved the 1669DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED
Testifying:
Paul Marquart, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Revenue
Jeff Davidman, Vice President of State and Local Government, Delta Airlines
Julia Silvis, Managing Director, Minnesota SAF Hub/Greater MSP
Rick King, Chair, Metropolitan Airports Commission
Amanda Bilek, Senior Public Policy Director, MN Corn Growers
Anne Schwagerl, Vice President, Minnesota Farmers Union
Mitch Hunter, Co-Director, University of Minnesota Forever Green Initiative
Hunter Pederson, Public Policy Specialist, Minnesota Farm Bureau
Joe Smentek, Executive Director, Minnesota Soybean Growers
Brian Werner, Executive Director, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association
Rick Horton, Executive Vice President, Minnesota Forest Industries
Chris DeLaForest, Minnesota Building & Construction Trades
Darin Borton, Executive Director, Agrigrowth
Carolyn Berninger, Transportation and Fuels Public Policy Manager, Great Plains Institute
George Damian, Director of Government Affairs, Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM)
Peter Wagenius, Legislative & Political Director, Sierra Club North Star Chapter (Virtual)
Anne Schwagerl – Vice President, Minnesota Farmers Union (Virtual)
Chairman Davids laid over HF1669, as amended, for possible inclusion in the Tax Omnibus Bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 AM.
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Representative Greg Davids, Chair
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Jennifer H, Goblirsch, Committee Legislative Assistant