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THIRTY-THIRD MEETING

2019-2020 Regular Session - Friday, May 1, 2020

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION

COMMERCE COMMITTEE

Representative Laurie Halverson, Chair of the Commerce Committee, called the virtual meeting to order at 4:16 P.M. on Friday, May 1, 2020. pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
HALVERSON, Laurie, Chair
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice-Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVIDS, Greg
DEHN, Raymond
ELKINS, Steve
GAROFALO, Pat
HALEY, Barb
HOWARD, Mike
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
KRESHA, Ron
LESCH, John
LISLEGARD, Dave
MAHONEY, Tim
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama

A quorum was present.

Representative Stephenson moved to approve the minutes from the committee meeting on April 27th, 2020. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Mark Schiller, president of the Minnesota Distiller’s Guild, spoke regarding issues concerning distilleries.

SF2130 (Halverson); Metropolitan Airports Commission allowed to set on-sale hours in security areas of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, accounting adjustment provided, and various local licenses authorized.

Representative Halverson moved SF2130 be re-referred to the General Register.

Representative Halverson moved the S2130DE2 (Halverson) amendment.

Representative Theis offered the S2310A19 (Theis) amendment to S2130DE2. THE AMEDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Halverson renewed the motion to adopt the S2130DE2 (Halverson) amendment, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED, WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on SF2130:
Samantha Lyon, Arena Director, Lake of the Woods Community Arena.
Rep. Matt Grossell, Minnesota State House
Rep. Jeanne Poppe, Minnesota State House
Rep. Jim Davnie, Minnesota State House
Rep. Leon Lille, Minnesota State House

Representative Halverson renewed the motion that SF2130, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register.

Representative O’Driscoll requested a roll call vote.

AYES
HALVERSON, Laurie, Chair
STEPHENSON, Zack, Vice Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Lead
CARLSON, Andrew
DAVIDS, Greg
DEHN, Raymond
ELKINS, Steve
GAROFALO, Pat
HALEY, Barb
HOWARD, Michael
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
KRESHA, Ron
LESCH, John
LISLEGARD, Dave
O’NEILL, Marion
RICHARDSON, Ruth
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
TABKE, Brad
THEIS, Tama

With 20 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

___________________________
Representative Laurie Halverson, Chair



___________________________
Simon Brown, Committee Legislative Assistant


More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF2130 (Halverson) - Intoxicating liquor sale and delivery provisions modified, accounting adjustment provided, and various local licensing authorized.
House TV Video:
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• This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 •.

11:52 - SF2130 (Halverson) Omnibus liquor bill.
Runs 52 minutes.
• The Minnesota House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public; we expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks; thank you for your patience as we adapt.


SF 2130 Omnibus liquor bill

Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at travis.reese@house.mn
• If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
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