STATE OF MINNESOTA NINTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY
MINUTES
Representative Koznick, Chair of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM on March 12th, 2025, in Room 123 of the Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll:
Members present:
KOZNICK, Jon, Chair
MYERS, Andrew, Vice- Chair
ANDERSON, Patti
BERG, Kaela
FOGELMAN, Marj
GREENE, Julie
JONES, Katie
JOY, Jim
KRAFT, Larry
MURPHY, Tom
OLSON, Bjorn
REHM, Lucy
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
SKRABA, Roger
TABKE, Brad
Non-voting member present:
KOEGEL, Erin, Lead
Members excused:
Vice Chair Myers moved to approve the minutes of March 10th, 2025. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 1722 (Davids) U.S. Highway 63 segment designated as Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway
Chair Koznick moved HF1722 to be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The following individuals testified:
Kim Hicks, State Representative, District 25A
Sara Meyer Westphal, Widow of Officer Jason B. Meyer
Chair Koznick renewed the motion that HF1722 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presentation by Minnesota Department of Transportation: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Impact Mitigation Assessment
The following individuals testified:
Jon Solberg, Planning and Program Management Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Chris Berrens, Green House Gas Assessment Director, Minnesota Department of Transportation
HF748 (Koznick) Project assessment criteria and mitigation activities for vehicle miles traveled requirements amended, and transportation policy goals and greenhouse gas emission targets modified.
Representative Olson assumed the gavel 1:53 PM
Chair Koznick moved HF748 to be placed on the General Register.
Chair Koznick moved the HF748A2 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Chair Koznick moved the HF748A3 Amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on HF748:
Elissa Schufman, Interim Executive Director, Move Minnesota
Barb Weckman Brekke, Commissioner, Scott County
Julie Jeppson, Commissioner, Anoka County
Joe MacPherson, Engineer (MCEA) Anoka County
Zachary Johnson, City Engineer, City of Lakeville (CEAM)
Margaret Donahoe, Executive Director, Minnesota Transportation Alliance
Darrin Lee, Lobbyist, Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
Peter Wagenius, Legislative and Political Director, Sierra Club of Minnesota
Representative Olson renewed the motion that HF748 as amended, be placed on the General Register.
Representative Olson requested a roll call vote.
The results were as follows:
AYES:
KOZNICK, Jon
MYERS, Andrew
ANDERSON, Patti
FOGELMAN, Marj
JOY, Jim
MURPHY, Tom
OLSON, Bjorn
SKRABA, Roger
NAYS:
BERG, Kaela
GREENE, Julie,
JONES, Katie
KRAFT, Larry
REHM, Lucy
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
TABKE, Brad
On a vote of 8 AYES and 7 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 PM
Representative Jon Koznick, Chair
Cyndy Wallin, Committee Legislative Assistant