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Environment and Natural Resources Policy

THIRD MEETING

2013-2014 Regular Session - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 88th SESSION

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY COMMITTEE

MINUTES

Representative David Dill, Chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee, called the third meeting to order at 4:00 p.m., on January 30, 2013, in Room 200 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:

Dill, Chair Isaacson
Fischer, Vice Chair McNamara
Benson, J. Persell
Cornish Uglem
Fabian Ward, JoAnn
Green Yarusso
Hackbarth

Members excused:

Falk Wagenius
Hansen

A quorum was present.

Representative Benson, J. moved the minutes of January 16, 2013, be approved.

MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Cornish moved that HF 135 - Visually impaired hunters limited use of laser sights permitted - be laid over for possible inclusion in the Game & Fish Omnibus bill.

Representative Nornes presented HF 135

Representative Cornish moved the A2 amendment to HF 135.
MOTION FAILED

Representative Cornish renewed his motion that HF 135 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Game & Fish Omnibus bill.

Representative Fabian moved that HF 169 - Muzzleloader scope use be allowed - be laid over for possible inclusion in the Game & Fish Omnibus bill.

Presenting comments relative to HF 169 were:

Stuart Benson - Retired Conservation Officer
Cory Bennett - Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Bob Meier - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Discussion took place on the history of the muzzleloader scope. Members expressed both pro and con comments on the bill.

Representative Fabian renewed his motion that HF 169 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Game & Fish Omnibus bill.

Meeting adjourned: 4:45 pm.


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DAVID DILL, CHAIR


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Joan Harrison, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF135 (Nornes) - Visually impaired hunters limited use of laser sights permitted.
  • HF169 (Fabian) - Muzzleloader scope use allowed.
House TV Video:
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00:12 - Gavel.
01:05 - HF135 (Nornes) Visually impaired hunters limited use of laser sights permitted.
10:50 - HF169 (Fabian) Muzzleloader scope use allowed.
Runs 45 minutes.