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THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION

I. Call to order

II. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

III. H.F. 3 (Nash): Legislative auditor required to submit a report to the legislature related to an agency's implementation of internal control or fiscal management recommendations.

IV. Presentation by the Legislative Coordinating Commission
1) Christian Larson, Director, Legislative Budget Office
2) Elizabeth Lincoln, Director, Legislative Reference Library
3) Ryan Inman, Revisor of Statutes
4) Susan Lenczewski, Executive Director, Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
5) Michelle Yurich, Executive Director, Legislative Coordinating Commission

V. Adjournment

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change

I. Department of Employment and Economic Development, Department of Labor, and Governor’s Office overview of Governor’s proposed budget and recommendations

II. Discussion of Labor and Workforce Committee rules for 2025 legislative session

Capital Investment Meeting canceled for Tuesday 1/21/25

I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Presentation from the Judicial Branch
IV. Presentation from the Board of Public Defense
V. Adjournment

I. Call to Order
II. Opening Remarks and Introductions.
III. House Research and Fiscal Department Overview of Taxes.
IV. Adjourn

- Organizing Meeting
○ Member and Staff Introductions
○ Review of Committee Rules and Procedures

- November Forecast & Anticipated Education Revenue
○ House Research and Fiscal Presentations

I. Call to Order

II. Minutes from January 16, 2025

III. HF 9 (Swedzinski) – Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modified, requirement for electric utilities to meet standards delayed, demolition of fossil-fuel-powered electric generating plants prohibited under certain circumstances, and other renewable energy policy provisions modified.

IV. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

If you wish to testify on this bill, please email aj.borowiak@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on 1/20/2025.

Member and staff introductions

Review of committee rules

Walk-through of committee budget and policy areas by nonpartisan staff

Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick

Meeting: Thursday, January 21st
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Capitol G23

Agenda:
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

Ill. University of Minnesota Research Presentation and Overview
• Research and Innovation Office
• University of Minnesota Mayo Partnership

V. Office of Higher Education Agency Overview

VI. Adjourn

Testifiers:

Peter Crawford, MD, PhD,
Vice Dean for Research, Medical School
University of Minnesota

Wiedenman, Nathan S., Ph.D.
Director, Office of Entrepreneurship
Mayo Clinic



Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2025

Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Review of Committee Rules
III. Walkthrough of the Committee by Nonpartisan Staff
a. Doug Berg, House Fiscal
b. Sarah Sunderman, House Research
c. Danyell Punelli, House Research
d. Annie Mach, House Research
IV. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

- Organizing Meeting
○ Member and Staff Introduction
○ Review of Committee Rules and Procedures

- Committee Jurisdiction Overview
○ House Research Presentations

I. Introduction of Committee members and staff

II. Overview of Committee policy jurisdiction and finances
1. Justin Cope, Mary Davis, House Research
2. Katrina Heimark, House Fiscal Analyst

III. Overview of Rules
1. Garrick Spennewyn, Housing Committee Administrator

Agenda subject to change at the discretion of the chair.

1. Call to Order
2. Member and staff introductions
3. Chair Remarks
4. Overview of agencies in committee’s jurisdiction
5. Minnesota Sheriffs Association presentation
6. Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association presentation
7. Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association presentation
8. Adjourn

Meeting: Wednesday, January 22, 2025; 8:15 AM to 10:00 AM; 123 Capitol

Agenda:
I. Call To Order

II. OLA Presentation on: Department of Human Services: Outstanding Provider Debt in Minnesota's Medicaid Program Performance Audit

III. Adjournment

1. Call to Order

2. Member and staff introductions

3. Chair Remarks

4. Overview of Minnesota Department of Military Affairs

5. Overview of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

6. Commanders Task Force Presentation

7. County Veterans Service Officers Presentation

8. Adjourn

TBD

Member and staff introductions

Non-partisan staff update on Legacy reserves

Non-partisan overview of Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, Parks and Trails Fund, Clean Water Fund

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council staff presentation on Outdoor Heritage Fund/Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council

I. Call to Order
II. House Research and Fiscal Department Overview of Taxes.
III. Adjourn

THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION

Member and staff introductions
University of Minnesota
Agriculture Research, Education, Extension and Technolgy Transfer (AGREETT)
U of M Extension Farm Safety Initiatives
Opportunities and Challenges regarding broadband deployment in Minnesota (As of the date of posting, the Walz Administration has declined the committee's invitation to participate in this hearing.)

I. Call to Order
II. Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Testifiers:
• Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
III. Office of Administrative Hearings
IV. League of Minnesota Cities
V. Minnesota Association of Townships
Testifiers:
•Graham Berg-Moberg, Staff Attorney, Minnesota Association of Townships.
VI. Other entities within the jurisdiction of the committee
VII. Adjournment

I. Updates from the Minnesota Hospital Association

Minnesota House of Representatives
Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 1:00pm.
Chair: Rep. Jon Koznick
Location: Minnesota State Capitol, Room 123

Agenda
II. H.F. 5 (Joy) Imposition and allocation of certain taxes modified, tax analysis required, retail delivery fee repealed, unlimited Social Security subtraction provided, and report required.

V. Adjournment



Note: If you would like to testify for or against this bill, HF5, please contact Committee Legislative Assistant Cyndy Wallin by 1pm on Tuesday 1/21/25. Phone: 651-297-5723 Email: Cyndy.Wallin@house.mn.gov
Testimony will be limited to 2 minutes maximum per testifier and no more than 20 minutes each of testimony for and against.
Also no more than one testifier per organization. Any handouts or letters should be emailed to the committee legislative assistant by 1pm on Tuesday 1/21/25.

Agenda
I. Call to order.
II. Expert input on costly childcare regulations.
III. Adjournment.

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

Local Education Perspectives

Bills To Be Heard
- HF 6 (Bennett) - Read Act modified; appropriations cancelled; education innovation provisions modified; education innovation recodified and reorganized; Office of Achievement and Innovation established in the Department of Education; diversity, equity, and inclusion appropriation modified; and school performance reporting system established.

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on HF 6 should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

I. Housing First
1. Mark Foster – Vice President
II. Coalition of Greater MN Cities
1. Elizabeth Wefel
III. Minnesota Multi Housing Association
1. Cecil Smith – President and CEO
IV. Housing Partnership
1. Libby Dannen – Executive Director
V. Greater Minnesota Partnership
1. Darielle Dannen – Executive Director
VI. Builders Association
1. Grace Keliher – Executive Vice President

Agenda subject to change at the discretion of the chair.

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. HF 7 Bail data and notice provisions modified, mandatory minimum sentences established for sex trafficking offenses, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission provisions modified, crimes established, criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated.
4. Adjourn

Impacts of Earned Sick and Safe Time and Paid Family and Medical Leave policies on school districts and educators.

I) Dr. Ann Marie Foucault, St. Michael-Albertville Public Schools

II) Ranae Case Evenson, Superintendent, Jordan Public Schools

Other testifiers will be added as notified.

Minnesota House of Representatives
Capital Investment Committee
Thursday January 23, 2025 at 10:15 a.m.
Chair: Rep. Mary Franson
Location: Minnesota State Capitol, Room G-23

Agenda
I. Call to order

II. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

III. Hearing on Minnesota Sustainable B3 Building Guidelines

Testifying:
a. Minnesota Legislative Auditor Office
presenting: Caitlin Badger, Evaluation Manager
Jodi Rodriguez, Deputy Legislative Auditor
b. Center for Sustainable Building Research
Richard Graves, FAIA, Director and Associate Professor

PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing on Thursday, January 23, 2025, must email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday January 22, 2025. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.

IV. Adjournment

*All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

Note: As of the date of posting, the Walz Administration has declined the committee's invitation to participate in this hearing with it State Agencies which have declined to participate in House legislative hearings.

Minnesota B3 Guidelines https://www.b3mn.org/guidelines/

I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Presentations
i. November Forecast and Anticipated Education Revenue
1. House Research and Fiscal Presentations Continued

V. Adjournment

Presentation on Minnesota Chamber Foundation Report, "Streamlining Minnesota's Environmental Permitting Process: Essential for Economic Growth"

HF 8 – Efficiency of Wetland Conservation Act determinations improved, efficiency of environmental and resource management permit application process improved, Pollution Control Agency permit process modified, reports required, and money appropriated.

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to amy.zipko@house.mn.gov by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.

Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
Chair: Rep. Marion Rarick

Meeting: Thursday, January 23rd
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Capitol G23

Agenda:
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Office of Higher Education Overview and Budget Presentation

IV. Issue Overview and Member Discussion:
• The awarding of the ‘University of Minnesota Outstanding Community Partner’ Award to Communities United Against Police Brutality by the
Office for Public Engagement

VI. Adjourn


Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

TBD