STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-FIFTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY DIVISION
MINUTES
Representative Frank Hornstein, Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 12:45pm on March 10, 2020, in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
HORNSTEIN, Frank, (Chair)
TORKELSON, Paul, Lead
BERNARDY, Connie
ELKINS, Steve
HAUSMAN, Alice
HEINRICH, John
KOEGEL, Erin
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
O’DRISCOLL, Tim
PETERSBURG, John
RICHARDSON, Ruth
RUNBECK, Linda
WEST, Nolan
WOLGAMOTT, Dan
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
Members excused:
TABKE, Brad (Vice-Chair)
Representative Nelson assumed the gavel at 12:45pm.
Representative Heinrich moved that the minutes of March 3, 2020 be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3764 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Child passenger restraint system requirements amended
Chair Nelson moved that HF 3764 be referred to the Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn gave an overview of HF 3764.
Colonel Matt Langer, State Patrol, provided testimony on HF 3764.
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 3764 be referred to Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3194 (Fabian) Roseau County; Trunk Highway 310 segment designated as Deputy Richard K. Magnuson Memorial Highway
Chair Nelson moved that HF 3194 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Fabian gave an overview of HF 3194.
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 3194 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3195 (Fabian) Roseau County; Trunk Highway 11 segment designated as Patrol Inspector Robert H. Lobdell Memorial Highway
Chair Nelson moved that HF 3195 be referred to the Way and Means Committee.
Representative Fabian gave an overview of HF 3195.
Jennifer Witt, Minnesota Department of Transportation, provided testimony on HF 3195
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 3195 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3974 (Becker-Finn) Counties authorized to establish speed limits
Chair Nelson moved that HF 3974 be referred to the General Register.
Representative Becker-Finn moved that the HF 3974A1 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Becker-Finn gave an overview of HF 3974, as amended.
Public Testimony on HF 3974, as amended
Ben Sley
Dorian Grilley, Bicycle Alliance of MN
Joe Gustafson, Washington County Traffic Engineer
Robert Kiernan
Jennifer Witt, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Representative Torkelson requested a roll call vote on HF 3974, as amended.
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF 3974, as amended, be referred to the General Register.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll. The results were as follows:
AYES:
HORNSTEIN, Frank
BERNARDY, Connie
ELKINS, Steve
HAUSMAN, Alice
KOEGEL, Erin
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
RICHARDSON, Ruth
WEST, Nolan
WOLGAMOTT, Dan
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
NAYS:
TORKELSON, Paul
HEINRICH, John
KOZNICK, Jon
O’DRISCOLL, Tim
PETERSBURG, John
RUNBECK, Linda
EXCUSED:
TABKE, Brad
There being 11 AYES and 6 NAYS and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Hornstein assumed the gavel at 1:36pm.
HF 1010 (Hausman) School bus safety education campaign funding provided, and money appropriated
Representative Hausman moved that HF 1010 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Representative Hausman moved that the HF 1010A1 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Scott McMahon, Minnesota School Bus Operators Association, provided testimony on HF 1010, as amended.
Tom Burr, St. Paul Public Schools, provided testimony on HF 1010, as amended.
Chair Hornstein renewed the motion that HF 1010, as amended, be referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3553 (Koegel) Traffic collision; information required to be exchanged between drivers after a collision amended
Representative Koegel moved that HF 3553 be referred to the General Register.
Representative moved that the HF 3553A1 amendment be adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Koegel gave an overview of HF 3553, as amended.
Brittany Miller, Women’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc., provided testimony on HF 3553, as amended.
Chair Hornstein renewed the motion that HF 3553, as amended, be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 3845 (Elkins) Registration and placement requirements for temporary vehicle permits modified
Representative Elkins moved that HF 3845 be referred to the General Register.
Representative Elkins moved that the HF 3845A2 amendment was adopted. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Elkins gave an overview of HF 3845, as amended.
Tony Anderson, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, provided testimony on HF 3845, as amended.
Representative Elkins renewed the motion that HF 3845, as amended, be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF 1865 (Wolgamott) Electronic vehicle use promotion required by Department of Transportation
Chair Hornstein moved that HF 1865 be referred to the General Register.
Chair Hornstein renewed the motion that HF 1865 be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Hornstein adjourned the meeting at 2:15pm.
Representative Frank Hornstein, Chair
Dan Dodge, Committee Legislative Assistant