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Commerce Finance and Policy

1/30/2023
Testimony from stakeholders on proposed Fairview/Sanford merger (groups may be added; no public testimony)

Fairview Health Services
Sanford Health
Office of the Attorney General
University of Minnesota
Minnesota Nurses Association

HFXXXX (Bierman); prohibiting health care entities from entering into certain transactions except with the review and approval of the commissioner of health
Informational hearing, no action will be taken

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov, preferably 24 hours prior to the hearing.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp
Attachments:

Health Finance and Policy

1/30/2023
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Joint hearing of the Commerce Finance & Policy and Health Finance & Policy Committees.

Testimony from stakeholders on proposed Fairview/Sanford merger (groups may be added; no public testimony)

Fairview Health Services
Sanford Health
Office of the Attorney General
University of Minnesota
Minnesota Nurses Association

HFXXXX (Bierman); prohibiting health care entities from entering into certain transactions except with the review and approval of the commissioner of health

Informational hearing, no action will be taken

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair’s discretion

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Attachments:

Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy

1/30/2023
HF 284 (Norris) Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
*Amendment posted

Presentation of the Governor's Budget Recommendations
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Military Affairs

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF284 (Norris) - Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Children and Families Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
Presentation on Governor’s Budget Recommendations:
Management and Budget
• Erin Bailey, Assistant Commissioner of Children's Cabinet.

Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Commissioner Jodi Harpstead
• Assistant Commissioner of Children and Family Services Tikki Brown

Minnesota Department of Education
• Commissioner Willie Jett
• Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Teaching and Learning Bobbie Burnham
*Agenda items may be added or changed


Accessibility: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the https://www.leg.mn.gov/leg/FAQ/faq?subject=19. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator, Colie Colburn, colie.colburn@house.mn, (651)296-8873

Attachments:

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

1/26/2023
1. HF 19 (L. Olson) Earned sick and safe time provided, report required, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
2. HF 45 (Feist) Assessment process established to determine if current and former members of the military charged with offenses are eligible for deferred prosecution.
3. HF 28 (Frazier) Right to vote restored to individuals convicted of a felony upon completion of any term of incarceration imposed and executed by a court for the offense. (pending referral)

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF19 (Olson) - Earned sick and safe time provided, Ninth Judicial District court judge added, report required, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
HF28 (Frazier) - Right to vote restored to individuals convicted of a felony upon completion of any term of incarceration imposed and executed by a court for the offense, and money appropriated.
HF45 (Feist) - Assessment process established to determine if current and former members of the military charged with offenses are eligible for deferred prosecution.
Attachments:

State and Local Government Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
Overview of Governor’s recommended budgets:
State Auditor Julie Blaha.
Minnesota Management and Budget Department, Deputy Commissioner Britta Reitan.
MNIT Commissioner Tarek Tomes.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT and emailed to the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 40 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the State and Local Government Finance and Policy webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
Attachments:

Transportation Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
HF498 (Hansen) Highways for habitat program established, roadside vegetation and living snow fence purposes funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF401 (Hornstein) Various policy changes provided to transportation-related provisions, and money appropriated.



To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF498 (Hansen) - Highways for habitat program established, roadside vegetation and living snow fence purposes funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF401 (Hornstein) - Transportation; various policies provided, including establishment of special license plates and modification of veteran driver's license and identification card designation requirements, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Rules and Legislative Administration

1/26/2023
1. Welcome and Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes – Tuesday, January 24, 2023
3. Calendar for the Day – Monday, January 30, 2023
4. Senate Concurrent Resolution 1: Temporary Joint Rules
5. Adjournment
To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Attachments:
SC0001.pdf (1/25/2023)

Education Finance

1/26/2023
Approval of the Minutes from January 25th, 2023
Presentation of the Governor's Budget for Education

Agenda items may be added or changed

Notes:
To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Polly Cerkvenik, at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5524.

No public testimony will be taken at this hearing as no bills are being heard.
Attachments:

Health Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
HF 366 (Agbaje): Reproductive health care; health records release limited, certain acts by health-related licensing boards prohibited etc.

Committee will hear testimony relating only to those parts of the bill under our jurisdiction: Sections 1-4, Health Records and Health Licensing Boards.

Other bills may be added.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: If you would like to submit written testimony or sign up to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator at Josh.Sande@house.mn.gov. Testifiers must contact the Committee Administrator by 5pm the day prior to the hearing in order to sign up to testify in person. In person testimony may be limited as time allows, and written testimony is encouraged.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF366 (Agbaje) - Reproductive health care; health records release limited, health-related licensing board acts prohibited, background study disqualification prohibited, judgement enforcement prevented, subpoena enforcement restricted, lawsuit cause of action created, and extradition of persons charged in another state prohibited.
Attachments:

Higher Education Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
Presentation from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities on its 2023 Capital Investment request.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Attachments:

Public Safety Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
HF 91 (Liebling) Abortion regulating statutes repealed, sex offenses repealed, statutes governing the sale of articles and information and prohibiting advertisements repealed, limitation removed on performance of abortions at birth centers, language stricken regarding medical assistance coverage of abortion, limitation removed on MinnesotaCare coverage of abortion, and conforming changes made. (Pending Referral)

HF 506 (Koznick) Equine therapy to first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

*Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.

*Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 10:30 am the day before the hearing (Jan. 25).

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF91 (Liebling) - Abortion regulating statutes repealed, sex offenses repealed, statutes governing the sale of articles and information and prohibiting advertisements repealed, limitation removed on performance of abortions at birth centers, language stricken regarding medical assistance coverage of abortion, limitation removed on MinnesotaCare coverage of abortion, and conforming changes made.
HF506 (Koznick) - Equine therapy to first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Agriculture Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
Overview of the Governor’s Budget Request for broadband.
Overview by Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection Division.
H.F. 47 (Hansen) Pollinator research funding provided, money transferred, and money appropriated.
H.F. 352 (Hansen) University of Minnesota; heritage oilseed and grain initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
H.F. 80 (Anderson, P. H.) County agricultural inspector grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT and emailed to the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 40 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Agriculture Finance and Policy webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
Bills Added:
HF47 (Hansen) - Pollinator research funding provided, and money transferred.
HF80 (Anderson) - County agricultural inspector grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF352 (Hansen) - University of Minnesota; heritage oilseed and grain initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Human Services Finance

1/26/2023
I. Presentation on Governor’s Budget Recommendations

*Agenda items may be added or removed.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Attachments:

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

1/26/2023
HF 100 (Stephenson) Omnibus Cannabis Bill
Wade Luneburg, UNITE HERE Local 17
Robert M. Lopez, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union
Nate Noel, UFCW 1189
John Hausladen, Minnesota Trucking Association
Jason O’donoghue
Brent Olson, Northwoods Cannabis
Chris Moe
Lester Moe
Tom Evenstad

The committee is no longer accepting in-person testimony request. If you would like to provide written testimony to the committee you can send it to travis.reese@house.mn.gov

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF100 (Stephenson) - Cannabis finance and policy bill.
Attachments:

Elections Finance and Policy

1/25/2023
HF477 (Wolgamott); Voters allowed to join permanent absentee voter list, and absentee ballots required to automatically be sent before election to voters on permanent absentee voter list.

HF496 (Klevorn); Types of contributions that grant registered lobbyists or other individuals special access to a meeting room, hospitality area, or other event space where public officials are likely to gather and the primary purpose of granting that special access is to facilitate informal meetings or socialization with public officials limited.

HF95 (Frederick); State Canvassing Board required to declare candidates duly elected who received highest number of votes for each federal and state office.

Items may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair’s discretion

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov no later than 5pm the night before, and preferably 24 hours prior to the hearing.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp
Bills Added:
HF95 (Frederick) - State Canvassing Board required to declare candidates duly elected who received highest number of votes for each federal and state office.
HF477 (Wolgamott) - Voters allowed to join permanent absentee voter list, and absentee ballots required to automatically be sent before election to voters on permanent absentee voter list.
HF496 (Klevorn) - Contributions made to attend an event or gain access during legislative session prohibited.
Attachments:

Sustainable Infrastructure Policy

1/25/2023
1. HF 413 (Stephenson) Preference for purchase of electric vehicles for state fleet established, certification of training of motor vehicle dealer employees required, rebates for electric vehicle purchases provided, utilities required to file plans with Public Utilities Commission to promote electric vehicles, grants awarded to automobile dealers to defray cost of manufacturer certification allowing electric vehicle sales, and money appropriated.
2. HF 246 (J. Hanson) Commuter rail and intercity passenger rail moratoriums repealed.

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF246 (Hanson) - Commuter rail and intercity passenger rail moratoriums repealed.
HF413 (Stephenson) - Electric vehicles purchase preference for state fleet established, certification of training of motor vehicle dealer employees required, rebates for electric vehicle purchases provided, utilities required to file plans to promote electric vehicles, grants awarded to automobile dealers to defray cost of manufacturer certification, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Workforce Development Finance and Policy

1/25/2023
HF 2 (Richardson) Paid family and medical leave
Deb Fitzpatrick, Children’s Defense Fund Minnesota
Steve Grove, Commissioner, DEED
Eileen Crespo, MD, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Alyshia Jackson, 1st Class Cleaning Services
Kevin Brown, Smart Set Printing in Minneapolis
John Reynolds, Minnesota NFIB
Jason Duinink
Ileana Mejia, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Isaac Russell, Director of Public Policy, Center for Economic Inclusion
Lauryn Schothorst, MN Chamber of Commerce
Andy Wilke, Greater Mankato Growth
Kayla Hughes, Perinatal Mental Health Provider, MN Breastfeeding Coalition
John Benda, retired SPPS teacher, ISAIAH
Casey McGregor
Troy Reding, Ally Restaurants
Mindy Fredrikson, Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Corey Anderson, Minnesota Association of Health Underwriters and NAIFA
Amy Schultz, self-employed Adjunct Professor, ISAIAH
Cassandra Lydon, teacher at White Bear Lake High School, Education MN
Kim Lewis, Minnesota School Boards Association
Gavin Hanson, Minnesota Business Partnership
Ali Marcanti, Minnesota Nurses Association
Stephanie Menning, Executive Director, MN Utility Contractors Association
Dana Bacon, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

The committee is no longer accepting testifiers for this hearing. If you would like to provide written testimony please send it to travis.reese@house.mn.gov

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF2 (Richardson) - Paid family, bonding, and applicant's serious medical condition benefits provided; employment leaves regulated and required; income tax withholdings authorized and taxes imposed; penalties authorized; actuarial report required; and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Economic Development Finance and Policy

1/25/2023
Explore MN Presentation
Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director, Explore Minnesota

HF 232 (Hansen) Explore Minnesota Tourism Funding provided
Sarah Psick, Minnesota Tourism Growth Coalition
Melvin Tennant, Meet Minneapolis
Tim Zunker, Shakopee Chamber of Commerce & Tourism; Minnesota Convention & Visitors Association Board Chair
Julie Wearn, Visit Roseville
Joel Carlson, Community of Minnesota Resorts
Reid LaBeau
Jill Sims, Hospitality Minnesota

If you would like to testify please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF232 (Hansen) - Explore Minnesota Tourism funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Education Finance

1/25/2023
Approval of the Minutes from January 24th, 2023
HF 5 (Jordan) School lunch and breakfast for all students provided.
HF 180 (Hanson, J) Independent School District No. 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage; fund transfer authorized.
HF 44 (Feist) School districts required to provide access to menstrual products for students, operating capital aid increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated. **no public testimony will be taken on HF 44

Agenda items may be added or changed

Notes:
To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Polly Cerkvenik, at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5524.

Public Testimony:
If you are interested in providing testimony on HF 180 please contact the committee administrator at: polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov no later than 2pm on Tuesday, January 17th. Written testimony is encouraged.

Public testimony on HF 44 (Feist) was taken on January 18th. Public testimony on HF 5 was taken on January 24th. No further public testimony will be taken on those bills. Written testimony is welcome.
Bills Added:
HF44 (Feist) - School districts required to provide access to menstrual products for students, operating capital aid increased to fund school district purchases of menstrual products, and money appropriated.
HF180 (Hanson) - Independent School District No. 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage; fund transfer authorized.
HF5 (Jordan) - Free school lunch and breakfast provided for students, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
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