STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
Ways and Means Committee
MINUTES
Representative Torkelson, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:15 AM on February 24th, 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
RARICK, Marion
SCHOMACKER, Joe
SCOTT, Peggy
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
VANG, Samantha
WEST, Nolan
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
Non-voting member present:
STEPHENSON, Zack
Representative Klevorn moved the minutes of February 17, 2025, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3 (Nash) Legislative auditor required to submit a report to the Legislature related to an agency’s implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations, and money appropriated.
Representative Nash moved HF3 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Nash moved the A9 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifiers:
Judy Randall, Legislative Auditor
Representative Nash renewed the motion to re-refer HF3, as amended, to the General Register. Representative Nash requested a roll call vote. The results were as follows:
AYES:
TORKELSON, Paul, Chair
ROBBINS, Kristin, Vice Chair
BAKER, Dave
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
IGO, Spencer
KOZNICK, John
KRESHA, Ron
NASH, Jim
NOVOTNY, Paul
RARICK, Marion
SCHOMACKER, Joe
SCOTT, Peggy
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
WEST, Nolan
NAYS:
ACOMB, Patty
AGBAJE, Esther
BIERMAN, Robert
GOMEZ, Aisha
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOEGEL, Erin
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
LILLIE, Leon
MOLLER, Kelly
NOOR, Mohamud
PINTO, Dave
VANG, Samantha
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
On a vote of 14 ayes and 13 nays, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
A presentation was given on the issue and impact of estimates of discretionary inflation on the biennial budget.
Presenters:
Colbey Sullivan, Staff Coordinator, House Research Department
Ahna Minge, Assistant Commissioner, State Budget Director, Minnesota Management and Budget
Emily Adriaens, Chief Fiscal Analyst, House Fiscal Analysis Department
The meeting was adjourned at 11:13 AM.
Representative Torkelson, Chair
Allie Spellman, Committee Legislative Assistant