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Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

3/7/2023
1. HF 2023 (Long) Clean Slate Act established, automatic expungement process provided for offenders, waiting periods modified for expungements that require petition, offenses that are eligible for expungement amended, records received and retained by Bureau of Criminal Apprehension modified, creation of database required, data classified, and money appropriated.
2. HF 865 (Hollins) Building and construction contract requirements modified and clarified.
3. HF 1272 (Brand) Minimum crew size required for rail carriers, and penalties imposed.
4. HF 2234 (Edelson) Home and community-based services systemic critical incident review team established, adult foster care and community residential setting licensing provisions clarified, substance use disorder treatment requirements modified, councils and committees extended, provider-controlled and own-home settings clarified, technical and conforming changes made, effective dates clarified, and obsolete language related to chemical health pilot program repealed.
5. HF 1459 (Freiberg) Civil remedies for consumer protection violations amended.
6. HF 1655 (Finke) Human rights act sections removed that allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation.
7. HF 226 (Moller) Prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments established, and sentencing reporting required.
8. HF 1581 (Becker-Finn) Miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statues made; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.
9. HF 1083 (Frazier) Criminal records expungement without petition authorized for individuals not guilty of crime as a result of identity theft or mistaken identity.
10. HF 1084 (Frazier) Criminal records sealing upon granting a pardon extraordinary authorized.
11. HF 118 (Scott) Forfeiture matter complaints permitted to be served by certified mail, statements of claim permitted in forfeiture matters to be served pursuant to Rules of Conciliation Court Procedure, and repealed statute references removed.

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

HANDOUTS: Handouts in Word or PDF format should be emailed to the committee administrator by 10am the business day before the hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It will be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 5pm the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF118 (Scott) - Forfeiture matter complaints permitted to be served by certified mail, statements of claim permitted in forfeiture matters to be served pursuant to Rules of Conciliation Court Procedure, and repealed statute references removed.
HF226 (Moller) - Prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments established, and sentencing reporting required.
HF1083 (Frazier) - Background studies conducted by the Department of Human Services and county agencies for family child care services for expungements modified, and criminal record expungement authorized without petition for individuals not guilty of a crime as a result of identity theft or mistaken identity.
HF1084 (Frazier) - Criminal records sealing upon granting a pardon extraordinary authorized, and conforming changes made in human services background studies for expungement orders.
HF1272 (Brand) - Minimum crew size required for rail carriers, and penalties imposed.
HF1459 (Freiberg) - Consumer protection violation civil remedies amended for individual or family farmer.
HF1581 (Becker-Finn) - Legislative enactments; miscellaneous and technical corrections made to laws and statutes; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.
HF1655 (Finke) - Gender identity separate definition created, and human rights act sections removed that allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation.
HF2023 (Long) - Clean Slate Act established, automatic expungement process provided for offenders, waiting periods modified for expungements that require petition, offenses that are eligible for expungement amended, records received and retained by Bureau of Criminal Apprehension modified, creation of database required, data classified, and money appropriated.
HF2234 (Edelson) - Home and community-based services systemic critical incident review team established, adult foster care and community residential setting licensing provisions clarified, substance use disorder treatment requirements modified, councils and committees extended, provider-controlled and own-home settings clarified, and chemical health pilot program obsolete language repealed.
HF865 (Hollins) - Building and construction contract requirements modified and clarified.
Attachments:
HF2023.0 (Long).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1655.0 (Finke).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1581.0 (Becker-Finn).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1459.0 (Freiberg).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 1272 House Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1272.1 (Brand).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 1084 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 1084 House Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1084.0 (Frazier).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 1083 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 1083 House Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1083.0 (Frazier).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 1056 House Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF1056.1 (Edelson).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 226 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 226 House Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF0226.1 (Moller).pdf (3/2/2023)
HF0118.0 (Scott).pdf (3/2/2023)
A23-0031 (Becker-Finn).pdf (3/2/2023)
Introduction to the Revisor's Bill, HF 1581.pdf (3/2/2023)
Memo of Explanation on Revisor's Bill, HF 1581.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF 865 House Research Summary.pdf (3/2/2023)
HF0865.0 (Hollins).pdf (3/2/2023)
H2023A5 (Long).pdf (3/4/2023)
Justice Action Network Testimony on HF 226.pdf (3/4/2023)
Minnesota Catholic Conference Testimony on HF 1655.pdf (3/4/2023)
League of Minnesota Cities Testimony on HF 1272.pdf (3/5/2023)
H2023A3 (Long).pdf (3/5/2023)
H2023A4 (Long).pdf (3/5/2023)
True North Legal and Minnesota Family Council Testimony on HF 1655.pdf (3/6/2023)
Minnesotans for Lawsuit Reform Testimony on HF 1459.pdf (3/6/2023)
Christa Moseng Testimony on HF 1655.pdf (3/6/2023)
H1459DE1 (Freiberg).pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 226 Prosecutor Initiated Resentencing Fact Sheet.pdf (3/6/2023)
Violence Free MN and MNCASA Testimony on HF 226.pdf (3/6/2023)
Public Owners (MnDOT, Admin, LMC, AMC, MAC, MICA) Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
H0226A3 (Johnson).pdf (3/6/2023)
H1655A2 (Finke).pdf (3/6/2023)
H1084A2 (Frazier).pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 865 Article Submitted by MN Contractors Association.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 865 Contract Submitted by MN Contractors Association.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 865 List of Supporters.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Council on Latino Affairs Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Drywall & Plaster Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Environmental Contractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Floorcovering Contractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Mechanical Contractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Nursery and Landscape Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Painting & Wallcovering Employers Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Pipe Trades Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Subcontractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Water Quality Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
National Electrical Contractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
National Fire Sprinker Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning & Roofing Contractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
Thermal Insulation Contractors Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
Clean Slate Act Info Sheet, HF 2023.pdf (3/6/2023)
SMART-TD and BLET Handout on HF 1272.pdf (3/6/2023)
SMART-TD and BLET Info Sheet on HF 1272.pdf (3/6/2023)
MDHR One Pager on the Take Pride Act, HF 1655.pdf (3/6/2023)
MN Council of Nonprofits Testimony on HF 1655.pdf (3/6/2023)
National Council of Jewish Women Testimony on HF 1655.pdf (3/6/2023)
H1083DE1 (Frazier).pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 118 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/6/2023)
H1272A6 (Brand).pdf (3/6/2023)
League of Minnesota Cities Testimony on HF 2023.pdf (3/6/2023)
Electrical Association Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
3.2.23 Minutes.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 2023 House Research Summary.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 118 House Research Summary.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF2234.1 (Pinto).pdf (3/6/2023)
LatinoLEAD Support Testimony on HF 865.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 1459 House Research Summary.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 1655 House Research Summary.pdf (3/6/2023)
3.7.23 Agenda.pdf (3/6/2023)
Phillip Qualy Testimony on HF 1272.pdf (3/7/2023)
Mark Heaney Testimony on HF 1459.pdf (3/7/2023)
Girl Scouts Rivery Valleys Testimony on HF 1655.pdf (3/7/2023)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

3/2/2023
1. SF 667 (Keeler) Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act changes made.
2. HF 3 (Greenman) Voter registration provisions modified; absentee voting provisions modified; voting instructions and sample ballot required to be multilingual and interpreters required to be provided; intimidation, deceptive practices, and interference with registration and voting regulated; campaign finance provisions modified; express advocacy definition expanded; penalties provided; reports required; and money appropriated.
3. HF 2000 (Stephenson) Sports betting authorized and provided, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
4. HF 1370 (Stephenson) Cause of action for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images established, crime of using deep fake technology to influence an election established, and crime for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images established.

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

HANDOUTS: Handouts in Word or PDF format should be emailed to the committee administrator by 10am the business day before the hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It will be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 5pm the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF3 (Greenman) - Voter registration and absentee voting provisions modified; voting instructions and sample ballot required to be multilingual and interpreters required to be provided; intimidation, deceptive practices, and interference regulated; campaign finance provisions modified; and money appropriated.
HF1370 (Stephenson) - Cause of action for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images established, crime of using deep fake technology to influence an election established, and crime for nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images established.
HF2000 (Stephenson) - Lawful gambling; sports betting and fantasy contests provided for and authorized, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting and fantasy contest taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, charitable gambling provided for and lawful gambling tax rates modified, pari-mutuel horse racing provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
SF667 (Keeler) - Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act provisions modified.
Attachments:

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/28/2023
1. HF 1414 (Curran) Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.*
2. HF 774 (Kozlowski) Duluth; First Witness Child Advocacy Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
3. HF 1326 (Elkins) Transit applicant and customer data classified as private data on individuals.
4. HF 1521 (Hanson, J.) Northstar Care for Children assessment rate effective dates, relative search requirements, and termination of parental rights technical changes made; and technical corrections made to child support provision.
5. HF 1347 (Tabke) Real property; state agencies exempted from actions under Marketable Title Act.
6. HF 1625 (Her) Employers prohibited from inquiring about past pay.
7. HF 1337 (Fischer) Digital fair repair provisions modified, and penalties provided.
8. HF 1791 (Moller) Exclusions for types of claims handling from civil liability clarified.
9. HF 133 (Becker-Finn) Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.

*Public testimony and amendments on HF 1414 were taken by the committee on February 21, 2023. No further public testimony and amendments on the bill will be taken.

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

HANDOUTS: Handouts in Word or PDF format should be emailed to the committee administrator by 10am the business day before the hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It will be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 5pm the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF133 (Becker-Finn) - Tribally enrolled or descendent student educational data sharing allowed with Tribal nations.
HF774 (Kozlowski) - Duluth; First Witness Child Advocacy Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1326 (Elkins) - Transit applicant and customer data classified as private data on individuals.
HF1337 (Fischer) - Digital fair repair provisions modified, and penalties required.
HF1347 (Tabke) - Real property; state agencies exempted from actions under Marketable Title Act.
HF1414 (Curran) - Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.
HF1521 (Hanson) - Northstar Care for Children assessment rate effective dates, relative search requirements, and termination of parental rights technical changes made; and technical corrections made to child support provision.
HF1625 (Her) - Employers prohibited from inquiring about past pay.
HF1791 (Moller) - Exclusions for types of claims handling from civil liability clarified.
Attachments:
HF 133 House Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF 774 House Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF 1337 Fiscal Note.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF 1337 House Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF 1414 House Research Summary.pdf (2/23/2023)
HF0133.0 (Becker-Finn).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF0774.0 (Kozlowski).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1326.0 (Elkins).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1337.1 (Fischer).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1347.0 (Tabke).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1414.0 (Curran).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1521.0 (Hanson, J.).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1625.0 (Her).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF1791.0 (Moller).pdf (2/23/2023)
Metropolitan Council One-Pager on HF 1326.pdf (2/23/2023)
Legal Aid Testimony on HF 1625.pdf (2/23/2023)
Coalition Handout on HF 1337.pdf (2/23/2023)
Facts and FTC Report on HF 1337.PDF (2/23/2023)
Myths and Facts Handout on HF 1337.PDF (2/23/2023)
National Federation of Independent Business Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/23/2023)
CTIA Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/23/2023)
H1625A1 (Her).pdf (2/23/2023)
HF 774 One Pager.pdf (2/23/2023)
H1521A1 (Hanson).pdf (2/24/2023)
Repair Done Right Coalition Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF 1625 House Research Summary.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF 1791 House Research Summary.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF 1347 House Research Summary.pdf (2/24/2023)
HF 1414 Fiscal Note.pdf (2/24/2023)
H1326A1 (Elkins).pdf (2/24/2023)
Minnesota Employment Law Council Testimony on HF 1625.pdf (2/26/2023)
DHS Policy Index of HF 1521.pdf (2/26/2023)
Repair Done Right Coalition Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/26/2023)
H1337A2 (Fischer).pdf (2/26/2023)
H1337A3 (Niska).pdf (2/26/2023)
MN Electronic Security and Technology Association Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/26/2023)
National Federation of Independent Business Testimony on HF 1625.pdf (2/26/2023)
MN Farmers Union Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/26/2023)
Girl Scouts River Valleys Testimony on HF 1625.pdf (2/27/2023)
Entertainment Software Association Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/27/2023)
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/27/2023)
MN Solid Waste Administrators Association Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/27/2023)
MN Council of Nonprofits Testimony on HF 1625.pdf (2/27/2023)
2.21.23 Minutes.pdf (2/27/2023)
Partnership on Waste & Energy Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/27/2023)
Vermont Right to Repair Memo Submitted by Electronics Manufacturers Coalition.pdf (2/27/2023)
Vermont Right to Repair Taskforce Report Submitted by Electronics Manufacturers Coalition.pdf (2/27/2023)
Kate MacKinnon Testimony on HF 1791.pdf (2/27/2023)
Bad Faith Laws by State for HF 1791.pdf (2/27/2023)
Department of Commerce LTCI Complaints Log for HF 1791.pdf (2/27/2023)
Various Testimony on HF 1791.pdf (2/27/2023)
American Council of Life Insurers Testimony on HF 1791.pdf (2/27/2023)
MnTech Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/27/2023)
Association of Recycling Managers Testimony on HF 1337.PDF (2/27/2023)
MN Tech for Success Testimony on HF 1337.PDF (2/27/2023)
Reuse MN Testimony on HF 1337.pdf (2/27/2023)
2.28.23 Agenda.docx (2/27/2023)
MN ACT, the App Association Testimony on HF1337.pdf (2/28/2023)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/21/2023
1. HF 146 (Finke) Out-of-state laws interfering in use of gender-affirming health care; use of subpoenas to gather information prevented; child custody and child welfare provisions modified; and provisions amended related to warrants, arrests, and extraditions.*
2. HF 1414 (Curran) Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.
3. HF 975 (Moller) Towed vehicle contents retrieval governing requirements amended.
4. HF 909 (Daniels) Closed-captioned television required in certain circumstances.

*Public testimony and amendments on HF 146 were taken by the committee on January 31, 2023. No further public testimony and amendments on the bill will be taken.


Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

HANDOUTS: Handouts in Word or PDF format should be emailed to the committee administrator by 10am the business day before the hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It will be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 5pm the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF146 (Finke) - Gender-affirming health care; use of subpoenas to gather information prevented; child custody and child welfare provisions amended; and warrant, arrest, and extradition provisions amended.
HF909 (Daniels) - Closed-captioned television required in certain circumstances.
HF1414 (Curran) - Courts; formula for distribution of fine proceeds amended.
HF975 (Moller) - Towed vehicle contents retrieval governing requirements amended, and cause of action provided for aggrieved vehicle owners.
Attachments:

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/16/2023
1. Judicial Branch overview and budget presentation.
2. HF 305 (Becker-Finn) Fee for uncertified copies of instruments from civil or criminal proceedings eliminated.
3. HF 1580 (Becker-Finn) Onetime market adjustment provided to district court law clerks' starting salary to align with competitive corridor, and money appropriated.
4. HF 93 (Pinto) Slavery or involuntary servitude prohibited as criminal punishment for crime, and constitutional amendment proposed.
5. HF 686 (Moller) Tracking device expanded use authorized during stolen vehicle investigations.

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chairs' discretion.

HANDOUTS: Handouts in Word or PDF format should be emailed to the committee administrator by 10am the business day before the hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It will be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 5pm the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law webpage.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.
Bills Added:
HF93 (Pinto) - Slavery or involuntary servitude prohibited as criminal punishment for crime, and constitutional amendment proposed.
HF305 (Becker-Finn) - Fee for uncertified copies of instruments from civil or criminal proceedings eliminated.
HF1580 (Becker-Finn) - Judiciary finance bill.
HF686 (Moller) - Tracking device expanded use authorized during stolen vehicle investigations.
Attachments:
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