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Ways and Means

FORTY SECOND MEETING

2015-2016 Regular Session - Wednesday, May 4, 2016

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION

WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Albright, Vice Chair, of the Ways & Means Committee, called the meeting to order at 3:01 P.M., on May 4, 2016, in Room 200 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:


KNOBLACH, Jim, Chair
ALBRIGHT, Tony, VC
ANDERSON, Sarah
CARLSON, Lyndon
CORNISH, Tony
DAVIDS, Greg
DEAN, Matt
DETTMER, Bob
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
GAROFALO, Pat
GUNTHER, Bob
HACKBARTH, Tom
HILSTROM, Debra
HAMILTON, Rod
HORNSTEIN, Frank
KAHN, Phyllis
LOON, Jenifer
LIEBLING, Tina
McNAMARA, Denny
MAHONEY, Tim
MURPHY, Mary
NORNES, Bud
PELOWSKI, Gene
POPPE, Jeanne
TORKELSON, Paul
URDAHL, Dean
WAGENIUS, Jean


Representative Albright called the meeting to order at 3:01 P.M. A quorum was present.

Representative Carlson moved that the minutes of April 27, 2016 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF3384 Hoppe Life insurance reserve changes made.

Representative Albright moved HF3384 be sent to the General Register.

Representative Davids moved the H3384A3 amendment. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Hoppe testified on HF3384.

Representative Albright renewed his motion that HF3384, as amended, be sent to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2970 Volgel Debt limit established.
Representative Albright moved to refer HF2970 to the General Register.

Representative Albright moved to orally amend HF2970, the first engrossment, by: Page 2, line 10, delete “and issuance”. THE ORAL AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Vogel, Bob Meyer Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Margaret Kelly, Assistant Commissioner and State Budget Director, Minnesota Management of Management and Budget testified on HF2970.

Representative Albright moved that HF2970, as amended, be sent to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF2380 Davids MNsure operation funding modified.

Representative Davids moved that HF2380 be referred to the General Register.

Representative Dean moved the H2380A4 amendment.

Representative Liebling requested a roll call vote.

Representative Dean WITHDREW THE H2380A4 AMENDMENT.

Representative Davids and Commissioner Rothman, Minnesota Department of Commerce, testified on HF2380.

Representative Albright moved that HF2380 be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2844 Hackbarth Off-road vehicle provisions modified, David Dill memorial trail provided, receipt disposition modified, report requirements modified, game and fish penalty and enforcement provisions modified, game and fish taking fees and requirements modified, lifetime game and fish license information authorized to be placed on driver's license or Minnesota identification card, commissioner's duties modified, elk management provided, rulemaking required, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Hackbarth moved that HF2844 be sent to the General Register.
Representative Hackbarth moved the H2844A18 amendment with the following oral amendment: P.3, line 22, delete “March 1 and insert “March 17”, Page 3, line 33, delete the first blank appropriation and insert “$900,000” and delete everything after the second comma, Page 3, line 34, delete “trails and enforcement account, $......and insert “$50,000, Page 3, line 35, delete the blank appropriation and insert “$50,000”. THE ORAL AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Hackbarth moved the H2844A18 amendment, as amended. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Hackbarth testified on HF2844.

Representative Hackbarth renewed his motion that HF2844, as amended, be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3925 Hackbarth Iron Range resources and rehabilitation commissioner duties modified, Legislative-Citizen Commission created, legislative oversight provided, appropriations and distribution modified, conforming changes made, study required, and money appropriated.
Representative Hackbarth moved that HF3925 be sent to the General Register.
Representative Hackbarth testified on HF3925.

Representative Hackbarth renewed his motion that HF3925 be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:12 P.M.




Representative Tony Albright, Vice Chair



Shirley Koderick, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF2380 (Davids) - MNsure operation funding modified.
  • HF2844 (Hackbarth) - Omnibus game and fish bill.
  • HF2970 (Vogel) - Debt limit established.
  • HF3925 (Hackbarth) - Iron Range resources and rehabilitation commissioner duties modified, Legislative-Citizen Commission created, legislative oversight provided, appropriations and distribution modified, conforming changes made, study required, and money appropriated.
  • HF3384 (Hoppe) - Life insurance reserve provisions modified.
House TV Video:
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06:58 - Gavel.
07:29 - HF3384 (Hoppe) Life insurance reserve changes made.
53:09 - HF2970 (Vogel) Debt limit established.
1:24:21 - HF2380 (Davids) MNsure operation funding modified.
1:43:05 - HF2844 (Hackbarth) Off-road vehicle provisions modified, David Dill memorial trail provided, receipt disposition modified, report requirements modified, game and fish penalty and enforcement provisions modified, game and fish taking fees and requirements modified, lifetime game and fish license information authorized to be placed on driver's license or Minnesota identification card, commissioner's duties modified, elk management provided, rulemaking required, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated (Omnibus Game and Fish bill).
2:07:46 - HF3925 (Hackbarth) Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation commissioner duties modified, Legislative-Citizen Commission created, legislative oversight provided, appropriations and distribution modified, conforming changes made, study required, and money appropriated.
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