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Judiciary Policy and Finance

SIXTH MEETING

2011-2012 Regular Session - Thursday, February 3, 2011

STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY- SEVENTH SESSION

JUDICIARY POLICY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

MINUTES

Representative Smith, Chair of the Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:18 A. M. on February 3, 2011, in Room 10 (Ground Floor) of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Committee members present:

SMITH, Steve, Chair LESCH, John
SHIMANSKI, Ron, Vice Chair LIEBLING, Tina
JOHNSON, Sheldon, DFL LEAD MAZOROL, Pat
ANDERSON, Diane SCHOMACKER, Joe
CHAMPION, Bobby Joe TILLBERRY, Tom
CORNISH, Tony VOGEL, Bruce
GRUENHAGEN, Glenn WARDLOW, Doug
HILSTROM, Debra
KRIESEL, John

Committee members excused:
LAINE, Carolyn

A quorum was present.

Representative Kriesel moved approval of the February 1, 2011 Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee minutes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Johnson moved to amend the January 18, 2011 and January 25, 2011 Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee minutes. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF0057, As Introduced (Kriesel) Synthetic cannabinoid sale or possession crime established, and penalty provided.

Representative Kriesel moved HF0057 be recommended to pass and be sent to the General Register.

Representative Kriesel presented HF0057.

Paul Schnell, Police Chief, Hastings; Tim Conboy, Rosemount High School Administrator; James Backstrom, Dakota County Attorney; and Michael Harusyn, Judicial Common Sense, testified on HF0057.

Representative Kriesel renewed his motion that HF0057 be recommended to pass and be sent to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission
Presentation by Jeffrey Edblad, Chair and Isanti County Attorney and Jill Payne, Interim Director.

Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M.


REPRESENTATIVE SMITH, CHAIR

Joyce A. Vogt
Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF57 (Kriesel) - Synthetic cannabinoid sale or possession crime established; synthetic cannabinoids, 2C-E, and 2C-I added to the list of Schedule I controlled substances; definition of "analog" added; analog of a Schedule I or II controlled substance provided to be considered a Schedule I controlled substance; weight of fluid used in a water pipe established when determining weight or amount of controlled substance; and Board of Pharmacy authorized to reschedule certain drugs only pursuant to law.
House TV Video:
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02:55 - Gavel.
05:38 - HF57 (Kriesel) Synthetic cannabinoid sale or possession crime established, and penalty provided.
53:52 - Agency overview: Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.


Agency Overview: Sentencing Guidelines Commission