Currently Posted Meetings

HF477 (Wolgamott); Voters allowed to join permanent absentee voter list, and absentee ballots required to automatically be sent before election to voters on permanent absentee voter list.

HF496 (Klevorn); Types of contributions that grant registered lobbyists or other individuals special access to a meeting room, hospitality area, or other event space where public officials are likely to gather and the primary purpose of granting that special access is to facilitate informal meetings or socialization with public officials limited.

HF95 (Frederick); State Canvassing Board required to declare candidates duly elected who received highest number of votes for each federal and state office.

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair’s discretion

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1. HF 413 (Stephenson) Preference for purchase of electric vehicles for state fleet established, certification of training of motor vehicle dealer employees required, rebates for electric vehicle purchases provided, utilities required to file plans with Public Utilities Commission to promote electric vehicles, grants awarded to automobile dealers to defray cost of manufacturer certification allowing electric vehicle sales, and money appropriated.
2. HF 246 (J. Hanson) Commuter rail and intercity passenger rail moratoriums repealed.

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HF 2 (Richardson) Paid family and medical leave
Deb Fitzpatrick, Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota
Steve Grove, Commissioner, DEED
Eileen Crespo, MD, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Alyshia Jackson, 1st Class Cleaning Services
Kevin Brown, Smart Set Printing in Minneapolis
John Reynolds, Minnesota NFIB
Jason Duinink
Ileana Mejia, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Isaac Russell, Director of Public Policy, Center for Economic Inclusion
Lauryn Schothorst, MN Chamber of Commerce
Andy Wilke, Greater Mankato Growth
Kayla Hughes, Perinatal Mental Health Provider, MN Breastfeeding Coalition
John Benda, retired SPPS teacher, ISAIAH
Casey McGregor
Troy Reding, Ally Restaurants
Mindy Fredrikson, Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Corey Anderson, Minnesota Association of Health Underwriters and NAIFA
Amy Schultz, self-employed Adjunct Professor, ISAIAH
Cassandra Lydon, teacher at White Bear Lake High School, Education MN
Kim Lewis, Minnesota School Boards Association
Gavin Hanson, Minnesota Business Partnership
Ali Marcanti, Minnesota Nurses Association
Stephanie Menning, Executive Director, MN Utility Contractors Association
Dana Bacon, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The committee is no longer accepting testifiers for this hearing. If you would like to provide written testimony please send it to travis.reese@house.mn.gov

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Explore MN Presentation
Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director, Explore Minnesota

HF 232 (Hansen) Explore Minnesota Tourism Funding provided
Sarah Psick, Minnesota Tourism Growth Coalition
Melvin Tennant, Meet Minneapolis
Tim Zunker, Shakopee Chamber of Commerce & Tourism; Minnesota Convention & Visitors Association Board Chair
Julie Wearn, Visit Roseville
Joel Carlson, Community of Minnesota Resorts
Reid LaBeau
Jill Sims, Hospitality Minnesota

If you would like to testify please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov

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Approval of the Minutes from January 24th, 2023
HF 5 (Jordan) School lunch and breakfast for all students provided.
HF 180 (Hanson, J) Independent School District No. 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage; fund transfer authorized.
HF 44 (Feist) School districts required to provide access to menstrual products for students, operating capital aid increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated. **no public testimony will be taken on HF 44

Agenda items may be added or changed

Notes:
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For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Polly Cerkvenik, at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5524.

Public Testimony:
If you are interested in providing testimony on HF 180 please contact the committee administrator at: polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov no later than 2pm on Tuesday, January 17th. Written testimony is encouraged.

Public testimony on HF 44 (Feist) was taken on January 18th. Public testimony on HF 5 was taken on January 24th. No further public testimony will be taken on those bills. Written testimony is welcome.

Presentations from the State Arts Board, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Minnesota Humanities Center.

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House Research Overview on Local Property Tax Levies:
Stakeholder Discussion on Local Property Tax Levies

Agenda items may be added. There will be no public testimony taken at this hearing. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

1) HF 302 (Howard) Eligible use of housing infrastructure bonds added, issuance of housing infrastructure bonds prescribed, bonds issued, and money appropriated. Action will be taken.

Amendments should be submitted to the Committee Administrator, Jenny Nash, by 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 24. Committee discussion will be on the provisions under the Capital Investment committee's jurisdiction (Section 3-6). HF 302 was given an informational presentation on Monday, January 23 in the joint hearing with the Housing Finance Committee.

2) Public Facilities Authority Overview

3) Public Facilities Authority and Minnesota Department of Health Updates on the 2023 Clean Water and Drinking Water Intended Use Plans; Lead Service Line Inventory; and Affordability Criteria as it relates to IIJA or any other program funds.

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HF390 (Acomb); No-cost diagnostic services and testing required following mammogram.

HF290 (Koegel); Interest rates for consumer short-term and small loans regulated.

HF581 (Petersburg); Motor vehicle titles and disclosure governing requirements technical change made.

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair’s discretion

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov, preferably 24 hours prior to the hearing.

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The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp

*Items may be added*

Mental Health Legislative Network (MHLN) Presentation on Priorities and Legislative Agenda
a. Sue Abderholden, executive director, NAMI Minnesota
b. Shannah Mulvihill, executive director, Mental Health Minnesota
c. Jinny Palen, executive director, Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs
d. Anni Simons, Government Relations, Fredrikson and Byron, Mental Health Providers Association of MN
e. Abdus Samad, executive director, Grafton
f. Kirsten Anderson, executive director, AspireMN
g. Abigail Morgan, foster parent

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments (if necessary) is 1pm on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023.
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed-captioned.

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HF443 (Her) Individual income tax provisions modified, maximum student loan credit increased, student loan credit income threshold increased, and student loan credit made refundable.
HF754 (Her) Student Loan Conformity Permanency (NEW)

Additional items may be added to the agenda. Materials will be posted to the Committee website when they are available. Public testifiers should email their full name, organization (if applicable) and preferred title to the Committee Administrator (Patrick.McQuillan@house.mn.gov) by 5 PM on Tuesday, January 24th. Materials to be distributed to the Committee members are also due by 5 PM on Tuesday, January 24th. Please note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.

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HF299 (Newton) - Blaine; National Sports Center solar array funding provided, and money appropriated.
Update on the Prairie Island Indian Community's Net Zero Project

Items may be added to the agenda.

If you wish to submit written testimony or testify in person, please send the written testimony or the request to testify to Mike.Molzahn@house.mn.gov by 1 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written testimony is preferred and will be accepted after the deadline. In-person testimony will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be limited due to committee time constraints.

This hearing may be viewed in person or via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

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HF347 (Rep. Howard) - Modifying lead testing and remediation requirements in schools.

HF362 (Rep. Moller) - Establishing comprehensive school mental health services lead positions.

HF345 (Rep. Hussein) - Establishing a pilot program to improve educational outcomes and accountability.

*Agenda items may be added or removed at the Chair's discretion

Notes:
HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT and emailed to the committee administrator by 12p.m. (noon) the day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 40 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.

TESTIFYING: Remote testimony is available as needed. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the day before the hearing. Written testimony is encouraged.

For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator at wilson.lee@house.mn.gov or 651-296-1913.

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*Agenda Change: Bill Added.

HF410 (Richardson) Metropolitan landfill contingency action trust account money transferred.
HF609 (Hansen) Statutes related to registration, transfer, and operation of snowmobiles modernized.
*HF245 (Jordan) Report on rough fish funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF509 (Urdahl) Luce Line State Trail modified.

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HF 125 (Hassan) Right to counsel in public housing eviction actions provided.

HF 319 (Hassan) Termination of tenancy at will modified, and residential tenant notice of grounds for eviction required before action may be brought.

HF 602 (Perez-Vega) Eviction prohibited for nonpayment of rent when application for rental assistance for tenant is pending.
Amendment posted for 602

Presentations on Housing challenges in Greater Minnesota*

Posting will be updated with presenters as list is finalized. All agenda items subject to change.

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THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION

Calendar for the Day
House Floor Amendments
Order of Business