STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-FIRST MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE FINANCE
Chair, Representative Jean Wagenius

MINUTES

Representative Wagenius, Chair of the Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance, called the meeting to order at 8:19 a.m., Thursday, March 21st, 2013 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
Wagenius, Chair
Falk, Vice Chair
McNamara, Lead
Anderson, P.
Benson, J.
Bly
Clark
Dill
Erickson, R.
Fabian
Hamilton
Hansen
Kahn
Kiel
Poppe
Torkelson
Ward, JoAnn

Members excused:
Freiberg
Hackbarth

A quorum was present.

HF1235 (Fritz) Farm business management programs money appropriated.

Chair Wagenius moved HF1235 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Fritz explained her bill, HF1235.

Jerry Schoenfeld - Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators, introduced himself for the record, testified in support of HF1235, and answered questions from members of the committee.

Chair Wagenius renewed her motion that HF1235 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1235 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF949 (Fabian) Consolidated conservation land drainage projects undertaken by local drainage authorities participation and payment of assessments required.

Rep Fabian explained his bill HF949.

Scott Peters, Auditor/Treasurer - Marshall County, introduced himself for the record, testified in support of HF949, and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Fabian moved that HF949 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Todd Miller - Roseau County Commissioner, introduced himself for the record and testified in support of HF949.

Bob Meier, Senior Administrative Officer - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF949.

Paul Telander, Wildlife Section Chief - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, introduced himself for the record, testified in support of HF949, and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Fabian renewed the motion that HF949 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF949 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF728 (Torkelson) Floodplain management money appropriated.

Chair Wagenius, moved HF728 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Swedinski explained Rep Torkelson's bill HF728.

Robert Moline - Murray County Commissioner, District 2, introduced himself for the record, and testified in support of HF728.

Chair Wagenius renewed her motion that HF728 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance omnibus finance bill.

HF728 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance omnibus finance bill.

HF1191 (Clark) Mobile air monitoring laboratory money appropriated.

Rep Clark moved HF1191 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Clark moved to amended HF1191 (see attached HF1191 as amended and answered questions from members of the Committee. .

Jose Luis Villasena - Phillips Neighborhood, introduced himself for the record and testified in support of HF1191 as amended.

Carol Pass, Chair, - East Phillips Improvement Coalition, introduced herself for the record and testified in support of HF1191 as amended.

Rep Clark moved to amend HF1191 as amended as follows - Page 1, lines 5 and 6, delete "the metropolitan area" and insert "Minnesota" THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

David Thornton, Assistant Commissioner - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, introduced himself for the record, testified in support of HF1191 as amended and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Clark renewed her motion that HF119 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1191, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Representative Erickson, R., moved approval of the minutes for Tuesday, March 19th, 2013. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED.

The meeting recessed at 9:45 a.m.
The meeting reconvened at 3:35 p.m.

Vice-Chair Falk assumed the gavel.

HF1100 First Engrossment (Wagenius) Water supply management and environmental assessment worksheet requirements related to water use modified, and groundwater appropriation provisions modified.

Rep Wagenius moved HF1100 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Wagenius moved to amend HF1100 first engrossment (see attached HF1100 first engrossment as amended and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Bob Meier, Senior Administrative Officer - Department of Natural Resources, introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF1100 first engrossment as amended.

Rep Wagenius renewed her motion that HF1100 first engrossment, as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1100 first engrossment as amended was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF436 First Engrossment (Wagenius) Wastewater treatment system project ranking criteria provided.

Rep Wagenius moved HF436 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Wagenius explained her bill HF436 first engrossment and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Kirk Koudelka, Assistant Commissioner - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF436 first engrossment.

Rep Wagenius renewed her motion that HF436 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF436 first engrossment was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF151 First Engrossment (Hansen) Pesticide education and training program modified.

Rep Hansen moved HF151 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Hansen explained his bill HF151 first engrossment and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Hansen renewed his motion that HF151 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance omnibus finance bill.

HF151 first engrossment was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance omnibus finance bill.

HF740 First Engrossment (Erickson) Landowner bill of rights modified, land acquisition account modified, school forests provided for, Fond du Lac Indian Reservation tax-forfeited land sale provided for, state parks and forests added to and deleted from, and exchanges and sales of state lands authorized.

Rep Erickson moved HF740 first engrossment be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes committee.

Rep Erickson moved to amend HF740 first engrossment (see attached amendments HF740 first engrossment as amended and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Kathy Lewis, Assistant Director, NR Minerals - Minnesota Department of Agriculture, introduced herself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF740 first engrossment as amended.

Rep Erickson renewed his motion that HF740 first engrossment as amended be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF961 (Benson) Bio-monitoring of children and disadvantaged communities provided to assist with water quality management, and money appropriated.

Rep. Benson moved HF961 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep. Benson explained his bill ( HF961) and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Kathleen Schuler, Co-Director - Health Legacy Coalition, introduced herself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF961.

Dr. Jean Johnson, Senior Epidemiologist Supervisor - Minnesota Department of Health, introduced herself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF961.

Rep. Benson renewed his motion that HF961 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF961 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Chair Falk moved reconsideration of HF819. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF819 (Murphy, M.) Public Facilities Authority grant programs reorganized, and small community wastewater treatment grants provided for.

Chair Falk moved HF819 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means committee.

Rep Murphy, M. explained her bill HF819 and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Jeff Freeman, Director - Public Facilities Authority, introduced himself for the record and answered questions for the Committee regarding HF819.

Chair Falk renewed the motion that HF819 be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF1022 (Ward, J.E.) Watercraft surcharge established.

Chair Falk moved HF1022 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Ward. J.E. explained his bill HF1022 and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Molly Peterson - Conservation Minnesota, introduced herself for the record, testified in support of HF1022 and answered questions from members of the Committee. .

Bob Meier, Senior Administrative Officer - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF1022.

Rep Kahn moved to amend HF1022 (see attached H1022A2 amendment) THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Bob Meier, Senior Administrative Officer - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, answered questions from members of the Committee regarding the Kahn amendment H1022A2.

Rep McNamara moved to amend HF1022 (see attached amendment H1022A1) THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Falk renewed his motion that HF1022 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1022 as amended was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1402 (Ward, J.A.) Perfluorochemical level study money appropriated.

Rep Ward, J.A., moved HF1402 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Ward, J.A., explained her bill HF1402

Dr. Jean Johnson, Senior Epidemiologist Supervisor - Minnesota Department of Health, introduced herself for the record and testified in support of HF1402.

Rep Schoen testified in support of HF1402.

Rep Ward, JoAnn, renewed her motion that HF1402 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1402 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Chair Wagenius resumed the gavel at 5:05 p.m.

HF1185 First Engrossment (Falk) Elk license auction established to control elk causing damage or nuisance, and money appropriated.

Rep Falk moved HF1185 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Falk moved to amend HF1185 first engrossment as follows - Page 1 line 24, delete "general" and insert "game and fish" THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Rep Falk explained his bill HF1185 first engrossment as amended and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Ed Boggess, Director of Wildlife Management - Department of Natural Resources introduced himself for the record, testified on HF1185 first engrossment as amended and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Falk renewed his motion that HF1185 first engrossment as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1185 first engrossment as amended was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1561 (Falk) Lac Qui Parle Lake in Chippewa County public access site money appropriated.

Rep Falk moved HF1561 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Falk explained his bill HF1561 and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Kent Sulem - Minnesota Association of Townships, introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF1561.

Paul Telander, Chief Wildlife Manager - Department of Natural Resources, introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding HF1561

Rep Falk renewed his motion that HF1561 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1561 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1434 (Hansen) Metropolitan regional parks operation and maintenance funding provided, and money appropriated.

Rep Hansen moved HF1434 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Mike Kimble - City of Saint Paul, introduced himself for the record, testified in support of HF1434 and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Hansen renewed his motion that HF1434 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1434 was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF731 Second Engrossment (Dill) Natural resources commissioner authority modified, water-related service provider training exemption provided, Matthew Lourey Trail extended, fees modified, state park permit exemption created, duplicate cross-country ski pass provided for, wildlife rehabilitation permit exemption provided.

Rep Dill moved HF731 second engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Dill explained his amendment to HF731 second engrossment (see attached amendment H0731A5) and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Rep Dill moved to amend the H0731A5 amendment to HF731 second engrossment as follows - Page 1, line 7, after "fishing" insert " or "dark house angling" THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Bob Meier, Senior Administrative Officer - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, introduced himself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding the H0731A5 amendment

Rep Dill moved to amend HF731 second engrossment (see attached amendment H0731A5 as amended) THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED WAS ADOPTED.

Rep Dill renewed the motion that HF731 second engrossment as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance omnibus finance bill.

HF731 second engrossment as amended was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance omnibus finance bill.

HF742 Second Engrossment (Dill) Natural resources commissioner authority and duty modified, definitions modified, watercraft provisions modified, license seizures provided for, game and fish license provisions modified, taking of game and fish requirements modified, all-terrain vehicle registration and watercraft license exemptions provided for, and nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail pass requirements modified.

Rep Dill moved HF742 second engrossment be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means committee.

Rep Dill moved to amend HF742 second engrossment (see attached amendment H0742A7)

Ann Pierce, Invasive Species Program Supervisor - Department of Natural Resources, introduced herself for the record and answered questions from members of the Committee regarding the H0742A7 amendment to HF742 second engrossment.

Rep McNamara moved to amend the H0742A7 amendment as follows - Page 7, delete lines 9 through 20. THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Rep Dill renewed his motion to amend HF742 second engrossment (see attached amendment H0742A7) THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Rep Dill renewed his motion that HF742 second engrossment as amended be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF1057 First Engrossment (Hackbarth) Trail program contributions provided for, and all-terrain vehicle provisions modified.

Rep Dill moved HF1057 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

Rep Dill renewed the motion that HF1057 first engrossment be laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF1057 first engrossment was laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

HF906 Second Engrossment (Hansen) Silica sand mining model standards and criteria development required, silica sand technical assistance team established, administrative rules required, and money appropriated.

Rep Hansen moved HF906 second engrossment be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means committee.

Rep Hansen explained his bill HF906 second engrossment and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Robert Patton, Supervisor - Minnesota Department of Agriculture, testified on HF906 second engrossment and answered questions from members of the Committee.

Peder Larson - Larkin Hoffman Law Firm, introduced himself for the record and testified on HF906 second engrossment.

Rep Hansen renewed his motion that HF906 second engrossment be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Ways and Means committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF906 second engrossment was also laid over for possible inclusion in the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Omnibus bill.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.




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Representative Jean Wagenius, Chair



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Nanette Moloney, Committee Legislative Assistant