STATE OF MINNESOTA SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Ways and Means Committee
MINUTES
Representative Torkelson, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, began the meeting at
10:15 AM on February 17th, 2025, in Room 120 of the Capitol. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
TORKELSON, Paul, Chair
ROBBINS, Kristin, Vice Chair
ACOMB, Patty
AGBAJE, Esther
BAKER, Dave
BIERMAN, Robert
GOMEZ, Aisha
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
IGO, Spencer
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOEGEL, Erin
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
KOZNICK, John
KRESHA, Ron
LILLIE, Leon
MOLLER, Kelly
NASH, Jim
NOOR, Mohamud
NOVOTNY, Paul
PINTO, Dave
SCHOMACKER, Joe
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
VANG, Samantha
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
Non-Voting member present:
STEPHENSON, Zack
Members excused:
RARICK, Marion
SCOTT, Peggy
WEST, Nolan
Representative Agbaje moved the minutes of February 10th, 2025, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Christian Larson, Director, Legislative Budget Office gave a presentation on the fiscal note process.
Testifiers:
Evan Rowe, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Employment and Economic Development
Ahna Minge, State Budget Director, Minnesota Management and Budget
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 PM.
Representative Torkelson, Chair
Allie Spellman, Committee Legislative Assistant