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THIRTY-SEVENTH MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 2, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-SEVENTH 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 2nd, 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
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
HALEY, Barb
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
LUCERO, Eric
OLSON, Liz
PFARR, Brian
RASMUSSON, Jordan
RICHARDSON, Ruth
THEIS, Tama

A quorum was present.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on March 1st, 2022. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn assumed the gavel at 3:03 PM.

HF2767 (Stephenson); Distillers contract provisions modified.

Representative Stephenson moved HF2767 be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Representative Stephenson moved the HF2767A1 (Stephenson) amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF2767:
Michael Johnson, Johnson Brothers
David Gewalb, Bellboy Corporation
Randi Trowbridge, Barnesville Liquor
Kjirsten Louis, MGM Red Wing
Dean Rose, Broadway Liquors
Erik Forsberg, Devil’s Advocate
Mark Jacob, Ray J’s Group
Jennifer Schoenzeit, Zipp’s Liquors
Gary Buysse, Rogers Wine and Spirits

Public testimony:
Brad Redenius, Breakthru Beverage
Soren Sorensen, Southern Glazer
Kristi Brown, Distilled Spirits Council of the US

Representative Stephenson renewed his motion that HF2767 be laid over. The bill was laid over.

Representative Stephenson assumed the gavel at¬ ¬3:51 PM.

HF1936 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Health plan companies required to establish an appeal process for providers to access if the provider's contract is terminated for cause, and health plan company prohibited from terminating a provider's contract without cause.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved HF1936 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

The following testified on HF1936:
Dr. Doug Broman, MN Chiropractic Association
Dr. Randy Kempfer, MN Optometric Association
Melissa Larson, Minnesota Medical Group Managers
Dan Endreson, Minnesota Council of Health Plans

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed her motion that HF1936 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
OLSON, Liz
RICHARDSON, Ruth

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

EXCUSED
KOEGEL, Erin

There being 10 AYES and 7 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3571 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); PFAS prohibited in juvenile products.

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF3571 be referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee.

The following testified on HF3571:
Deanna White, Clean Water Action Alliance
Lori Olinger, North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club
Tony Kwilas, MN Chamber of Commerce

Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed her motion that HF3571 be referred to the Health Finance and Policy Committee. The clerk took the roll.

AYES
STEPHENSON, Zack, Chair
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie, Vice Chair
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVNIE, Jim
ELKINS, Steve
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
LISLEGARD, Dave
OLSON, Liz
RICHARDSON, Ruth

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

EXCUSED
KOEGEL, Erin

There being 10 AYES and 7 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:33 PM.



_________________________________________
Representative Zack Stephenson, Chair

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Jack Dockendorf, Committee Legislative Assistant


More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF1936 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Health plan companies required to establish an appeal process for providers to access if the provider's contract is terminated for cause, and health plan company prohibited from terminating a provider's contract without cause.
  • HF2767 (Stephenson) - Intoxicating liquor; various provisions modified regulating sale and production, various licensing provisions modified, liquor regulation advisory council established, malt beverage tax provided, direct shipments of wine provided, small brewer growler off-sale limits modified, local licenses authorized, and money appropriated.
  • HF3571 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - PFAS prohibited in juvenile products.
House TV Video:
View Archive

02:33 - HF2767 (Stephenson) Distillers contract provisions modified.
51:21 - HF1936 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Health plan companies required to established an appeal process for providers to access if the provider's contract is terminated for cause, and health plan company prohibited from terminating a provider's contract without cause.
1:11:56 - HF3571 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) PFAS prohibited in juvenile products.
Runs 1 hour, 32 minutes.


HF1936 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Health plan companies required to established an appeal process for providers to access if the provider's contract is terminated for cause, and health plan company prohibited from terminating a provider's contract without cause.

HF3571 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); PFAS prohibited in juvenile products. (pending referral)

HF2767 (Stephenson); Distillers contract provisions modified.

Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

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