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FORTY-FIRST MEETING

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

FORTY-FIRST MEETING – Government Operations
2019-2020 Regular Session

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-FIRST MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Mike Freiberg Chair of the Committee, called the virtual Government Operations Committee meeting to order at 12:45pm on May 1st, 2020, pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting is being broadcast via Zoom and House Public Information Services.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
FREIBERG, Mike – Chair
SAUKE, Duane –Vice Chair
QUAM, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
HEINRICH, John
KOEGEL, Erin
LAYMAN, Sandy
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
MASIN, Sandra
NASH, Jim
NELSON, Michael
VOGEL, Bob
WEST, Nolan

Absent, excused:
THEIS, Tama


A quorum was present.

Representative Freiberg moved the minutes from April 30th, 2020. MOTION PREVAILED.

Representative Freiberg moved HF4018 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

HF4018 (Carlson) - Public Employee Retirement Association increased employer contribution funding provided through extending aid to local governments.
Representative Andrew Carlson presented the bill.

The following testified on HF4018:
Susan Lenczewski, Executive Director, Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
Jan Callison, Hennepin County Commissioner
Gary Carlson, League of Minnesota Cities
Ethan Vogel, AFSCME Council 5

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF4018 to the Ways and Means Committee.

AYES
FREIBERG, Mike
SAUKE, Duane
QUAM, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
HEINRICH, John
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
VOGEL, Bob
WEST, Nolan

MOTION PREVAILED. HF4018 was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Representative Freiberg moved HF1842 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

HF1842 (Wagenius) - Solar energy incentive program modified, various renewable energy and electric vehicle grant programs established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Representative Jean Wagenius presented the bill.

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF1842 as amended to the Ways and Means Committee.

There was a roll call:

AYES
FREIBERG, Mike
SAUKE, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
HEINRICH, John
KOEGEL, Erin
LAYMAN, Sandy
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
QUAM, Duane
VOGEL, Bob

NAYS
WEST, Nolan

THE MOTION PREVAILED. HF1842 was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Representative Freiberg moved HF3423 be referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee.

HF3423 (Sandell) - Water quality standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances funding provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
Representative Steve Sandell presented the bill.

The following testified on HF3423:
Aaron Klemz, Director of Public Engagement, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
Greta Gauthier, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Representative Freiberg renewed the motion to refer HF3423 to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee.

AYES
FREIBERG, Mike
SAUKE, Duane
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GOMEZ, Aisha
KOEGEL, Erin
LEE, Fue
LILLIE, Leon
MASIN, Sandra
NELSON, Michael
WEST, Nolan

NAYS
QUAM, Duane
HEINRICH, John
LAYMAN, Sandy
NASH, Jim
VOGEL, Bob

MOTION PREVAILED. HF3423 was referred to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee.




Meeting was adjourned at 1:44pm.



CHAIR, Mike Freiberg Lindy Sowmick, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF1842 (Wagenius) - Solar energy incentive program modified, various renewable energy and other energy-related programs established, utility filing governed, reports required, and money appropriated.
  • HF3423 (Sandell) - Water quality standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances funding provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.
  • HF4018 (Carlson) - Public Employee Retirement Association increased employer contribution funding provided through extending aid to local governments.
House TV Video:
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• This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 •.

02:26 - HF4018 (Carlson, A.) Public Employee Retirement Association increased employer contribution funding provided through extending aid to local governments.
16:51 - HF1842 (Wagenius) Energy; utility arbiter of disputes clarified.
23:07 - HF3423 (Sandell) Water quality standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances funding provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated in the Water Division.
Runs 59 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.


This remote committee hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig

HF4018 (Carlson, A.) Public Employee Retirement Association increased employer contribution funding provided through extending aid to local governments.

HF1842 (Wagenius) Energy; utility arbiter of disputes clarified.

HF3423 (Sandell) Water quality standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances funding provided, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated in the Water Division.

This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.

The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings 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.

TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.

ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.

*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.