STATE OF MINNESOTA SEVENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LAW
Chair, Representative John Lesch
MINUTES
Representative Lesch, Chair of Committee on Civil Law, called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in the Room 200 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
Lesch, Chair
Allen, Vice Chair
Scott, Lead
Hilstrom
Holberg
Hortman
Howe
Johnson, B.
Liebling
Newberger
Paymar
Pugh
Rosenthal
Simon
Winkler
Yarusso
Members excused:
Anderson, M.
A quorum was present.
Chairman Lesch moved February 12, 2013 minutes. Motion approved.
HF232 (Hilstrom) Statutory short form power of attorney modified, and judicial relief authorized.
Representative Hilstrom presented her bill.
Testifiers:
Amy McDonough, Lobbyist, AARP
Laura J. Garbe, Elder Law Attorney
Representative Hilstrom moved amendment H0232DE2 The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Chairman Lesch moved to orally amend page 1, line 10, after and delete "a", page 3, line 34, strike "........ (N)" and Page 3, line 33, insert "........ (N)", Page 6, line 16, delete "chose" and insert "choose". The motion prevailed
Representative Hilstrom renews her motion that
HF232 be passed, as amended, and re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Policy. The motion prevailed.
Vice Chair Allen assumed gavel at 9:25 AM.
HF84 (Lesch) Dog and cat breeder licensing and inspection provided for, and money appropriated.
Chairman Lesch presented his bill.
Testifiers:
Diane Dunker, St. Paul, MN
Keith Streff, Humane Agent, Animal Humane Society
Dr. Lisa McCargar, Veterinarian
Bill Hartmann, Executive Director, Board of Animal Health
Nancy Minion
Julie Gerdes, dog breeder, MN Pet Breeders Association
Andrea Piper, hobby breeder
Valorie Muggli, Tails of Gold, LLC.
Natasha Podrafs
Vice Chair Allen moved to orally amend Page 9, remove section 8, lines 8 through 11. The motion prevailed. The amendment was adopted.
Chairman Lesch moved to renew his motion that
HF84 be passed and re-referred as amended to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy. The motion prevailed.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
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Representative John Lesch, Chair
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Jay Xiong, Committee Legislative Assistant
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Agenda: If you wish to testify, please contact Charlotte Antin at charlotte.antin@house.mn.
HF232 (Hilstrom) Statutory short form power of attorney modified, and judicial relief authorized.
HF84 (Lesch) Dog and cat breeder licensing and inspection provided for, and money appropriated.
Meeting Documents: HF 232 - DE2 Amendment