Commerce Finance and Policy

FORTIETH MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Tuesday, March 15, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION

COMMERCE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE

Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 3:00 PM on March 15th, 2022 pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

Members present:

STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
CARLSON, Andrew
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LUCERO, Eric
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

EXCUSED
DAVNIE, Jim
LISLEGARD, Dave

A quorum was present.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on March 9th, 2022. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3626 (Carlson); Beer definition provided, and malt liquor definition amended.

Representative Carlson moved that HF3626 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Representative Carlson moved the HF3626DE2 (Carlson) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF3626:
Brandt Erwin, Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF3626 be laid over. The bill was laid over.

HF3296 (Youakim); Motor vehicle title and disclosure various governing requirements amended, and technical and clarifying changes made.

Representative Stephenson moved that HF3296 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF3296A2 (Youakim) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF3296:
Ron Elwood, Legal Aid
Pong Xiong, Driver and Vehicle Services Director

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF3296 be recommended to be placed on the General Register, as amended. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
CARLSON, Andrew
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LUCERO, Eric
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

NAYS

ABSENT
DAVNIE, Jim
LISLEGARD, Dave

With 16 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2629 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Credit card surcharges modified.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved HF2629 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the HF2629DE1 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2629:
Vickie Harris, American Express

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renews the motion that HF2629 be recommended to be placed on the General Register, as amended. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
CARLSON, Andrew
ELKINS, Steve
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
OLSON, Liz
RICHARDSON, Ruth

NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
BAHR, Cal
HALEY, Barb
LUCERO, Eric
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
THEIS, Tama

ABSENT
DAVNIE, Jim
LISLEGARD, Dave

With 9 AYES and 7 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3724 (Robbins); Social media algorithms that target children prohibited.

Representative Stephenson moved that HF3274 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee.

The following testified on HF3274:
Dr. Bryn Austin, Harvard School of Public Health
Adam Kovacevich, Chamber of Progress
Jennifer Huddleston, Net Choice
Tyler Diers, TechNet
Maya McKenzie, Entertainment Software Association

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF3274 be recommended to be referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. The clerk took the roll.
AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
CARLSON, Andrew
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LUCERO, Eric
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

NAYS
BAHR, Cal

ABSENT
DAVNIE, Jim
LISLEGARD, Dave

With 15 AYES and 1 NAY, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 PM.

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Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair

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Jack Dockendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..

Bills Added:

HF2629 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Credit card surcharges modified.
HF3296 (Youakim) - Motor vehicle title and disclosure various governing requirements amended, and technical and clarifying changes made.
HF3724 (Robbins) - Social media algorithms that target children prohibited.
HF3626 (Carlson) - Beer definition provided, and malt liquor definition amended.

Documents:

Commerce minutes - 39 - 3.9.2022.docx - 3/14/2022
H3296A2.pdf - 3/14/2022
H3626DE2.pdf - 3/14/2022
NetChoice Statement in Opposition to MN HF 3724.pdf - 3/14/2022
socialmediaarticle.pdf - 3/14/2022
WSJ.SocialMedia.Drugs.09.08.21.pdf - 3/14/2022
WSJ.SocialMedia.EatingDisorders.12.21.21.pdf - 3/14/2022
H2629DE1-1929163680383630694.pdf - 3/14/2022
salvage-title-task-force-report-final-1-26-22.pdf - 3/14/2022
SocialmediabillNAMI.pdf - 3/14/2022
Commerce Agenda 3-15-21.pdf - 3/14/2022
HF2629_Committee_Letter_March15_2022.pdf - 3/15/2022
HF3296.pdf - 3/15/2022
HF3626.pdf - 3/15/2022
HF3724.pdf - 3/15/2022

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01:55 - HF3626 (Carlson) Beer definition provided, and malt liquor definition amended.
05:00 - HF3296 (Youakim) Motor vehicle title and disclosure various governing requirements amended, and technical and clarifying changes made.
15:09 - HF2629 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Credit card surcharges modified.
25:38 - HF3724 (Robbins) Social media algorithms that target children prohibited.
Runs 1 hour, 13 minutes.

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HF2629 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Credit card surcharges modified.

HF3296 (Youakim); Motor vehicle title and disclosure various governing requirements amended, and technical and clarifying changes made.

HF3724 (Robbins); Social media algorithms that target children prohibited.

HF3626 (Carlson); Beer definition provided, and malt liquor definition amended.
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