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JOINT CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE HEARING

Chairs: Chair Jack Considine and Chair Carlos Mariani
Topic: The Future of Prison and Probation Funding

Agenda:
DOC Discussion of Drivers of Prison and Probation Costs
MACCAC and MACPO Discussion of the Drivers of Probation Costs

*We Will Not Taking Public Testimony

JOINT CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE HEARING

Topic:
The Future of Prison and Probation Funding

Agenda:
DOC Discussion of Drivers of Prison and Probation Costs
MACCAC and MACPO Discussion of the Drivers of Probation Costs


***Public Testimony will not be taken

Joint informational hearing of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees: Race and the Law: How We Can Improve Equity in the Criminal Justice System.
Hearing will run from 5 pm-7 pm, followed by a reception.

Location: Mitchell Hamline School of Law Auditorium, 875 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul

Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Victims Issues & Race: Artika Roller, MNCASA, Executive Director
3. Policing Issues & Race: Dr. Tracie Keesee, Center for Policing Equity, Vice President of Law Enforcement and Social Justice Initiatives
4. Questions and Conversation
5. Pretrial & Trial Issues & Race: Perry L. Moriearty, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Law School & Judge Tanya Bransford, Hennepin County District Court
6. Post-Conviction Issues & Race: Rob Stewart, Minnesota Justice Research Center, Executive Director
7. Questions and Conversation
8. Adjournment

*this hearing will be available to live-stream: https://mitchellhamline.zoom.us/j/184646750

*No public comment or testimony will be taken.
*Reception with light food and refreshments to follow.

*Recommended readings linked below and attached.
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2015/06/minnesotas-other-prison-problem-race/
http://historyapolis.com/blog/2015/11/20/a-demand-for-justice-and-law-enforcement-a-history-of-police-and-the-near-north-side/
http://www.startribune.com/racial-disparities-in-twin-cities-arrests-are-widespread/387482811/

*Presenter materials will be attached as received


**Please note, this is a joint informational hearing with members of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division and Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Committee. No official committee action will take place.**

For questions related to this hearing, please contact Committee Administrator, Rachel Ganani: Rachel.Ganani@house.mn

Joint informational hearing of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees: Race and the Law: How We Can Improve Equity in the Criminal Justice System.
Hearing will run from 5 pm-7 pm, followed by a reception.

Location: Mitchell Hamline School of Law Auditorium, 875 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul

Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Victims Issues & Race: Artika Roller, MNCASA, Executive Director
3. Policing Issues & Race: Dr. Tracie Keesee, Center for Policing Equity, Vice President of Law Enforcement and Social Justice Initiatives
4. Questions and Conversation
5. Pretrial & Trial Issues & Race: Perry L. Moriearty, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Law School & Judge Tanya Bransford, Hennepin County District Court
6. Post-Conviction Issues & Race: Rob Stewart, Minnesota Justice Research Center, Executive Director
7. Questions and Conversation
8. Adjournment

*Reception with light food and refreshments to follow.

*Recommended readings linked below and attached.
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2015/06/minnesotas-other-prison-problem-race/
http://historyapolis.com/blog/2015/11/20/a-demand-for-justice-and-law-enforcement-a-history-of-police-and-the-near-north-side/
http://www.startribune.com/racial-disparities-in-twin-cities-arrests-are-widespread/387482811/

*Presenter materials will be attached as received

**Please note, this is a joint informational hearing with members of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Division and Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Committee. No official committee action will take place

***Public comment will not be taken

For questions related to this hearing, please contact Committee Administrator, Jamaael Lundy, Jamael.Lundy@house.mn

TBD

***Revised Agenda - Agenda Item Removed***

1. Update and comments from stakeholders on the cloud data issue

2. First working draft of facial recognition (SC5873-1)

Meeting Materials:
Cloud Data Working Group Summary – MNCOGI
Amazon Case Analysis – MNCOGI
SC5873-1: First working draft of facial recognition

If you would like to provide testimony on an agenda item, please contact Sally Olson at 651-296-9002 or sally.olson@lcc.leg.mn

Informational overview from agencies and advocacy groups on the impact mental health conditions can have on individuals seeking secure and stable housing.

JOINT MEETING OF THE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD FINANCE AND POLICY DIVISION

Chairs: Rep. Jack Considine and Rep. Dave Pinto
Topic: The Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families

Agenda:
I. Research Presentation on the Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families
II. Testimony on the Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families
III. Report from the Children of Incarcerated Families Workgroup
IV. Commissioners’ Reports and Preview of Proposals

Note: This is a joint informational hearing of the Corrections Division and Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division. No official committee action will take place.

JOINT MEETING OF THE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD FINANCE AND POLICY DIVISION

Topic:
The Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families

Agenda:
I. Research Presentation on the Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families
II. Testimony on the Impact of Incarceration on Children and Families
III. Report from the Children of Incarcerated Parents Workgroup
IV. Commissioners’ Reports and Preview of Proposals

Note: This is a joint informational hearing of the Corrections Division and Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division. No official committee action will take place.

For questions related to this hearing, please contact the Committee Administrator, Alyssa Fritz, alyssa.fritz@house.mn.

Energy Transmission in the Upper Midwest

Agenda: TBD

1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Introductory comments by new Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle
4. Presentation on HF192 (Masin): Metropolitan Council staggered terms
5. Presentation by the Metropolitan Council on Bus Driver Hiring
6. Presentation on bill draft MB117 (Torkelson): Light Rail Transit Safety Assessment
7. Presentation on Public Safety on Metro Transit
8. Other business as determined by the Chair
9. Adjournment

1. Welcome
2. Presentation on Vehicle Registration Funding 
3. Member Questions
4. Adjournment

Minnesota's businesses leading on conservation and climate innovation

TBD

Xcel Energy's Integrated Resource Plan
Innovative solar, wind, and battery projects in Minnesota

TBA

Please contact Alyssa Fritz at alyssa.fritz@house.mn or 651.296.2491, with any questions.

THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION

TBD