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Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

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Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

3/7/2023
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HF 981 (Hicks) State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public
Testimony will only be accepted on this bill if it relates to the posted A1 Author's Amendment
Roz Peterson, Public Policy Director, NAIOP

HF 1571 (Berg) Prevailing wage documentation required for projects utilizing state financial assistance
Tim Watkins, Fair Contracting Foundation

HF 2442 (Berg) Employer prohibited from forcing employees to attend political or religious meetings or otherwise listen to speech about politics and religion.
Bernie Burnham, President, MN AFL-CIO
Kip Hedges, IAM, Delta
Patrick Kennedy, OPEIU Local 12, Headway Emotional Services
Nate Krantz, SEIU, nursing home
John Arbogast, USW - Reading letter on behalf of David Smith
Jeff Schreiner, Teamsters Local 120
Dave Snyder, JCA

If you would like to testify or provide materials to the committee, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5pm on Monday, March 6, 2023

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:
HF0981 (Hicks) - State Building Code; installation of adult-size changing facilities required in restrooms accessible to public, and rulemaking authorized.
HF1571 (Berg) - Prevailing wage documentation required for projects utilizing state financial assistance.
HF2442 (Berg) - Employer prohibited from forcing employees to attend political or religious meetings or otherwise listen to speech about politics and religion.
Attachments:
H0981A1.pdf (2/28/2023)
H1571DE1-11264861126049905938.pdf (2/28/2023)
HF1571-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/6/2023)
HF 1571 BGA Letter.pdf (3/6/2023)
Captive Audience Flyer.pdf (3/6/2023)
030723 - MNA Written Testimony in Support on HF2442.pdf (3/7/2023)
Committee HF2442_SF2476 Environmental and Community Leaders Letter of Support .pdf (3/7/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

3/2/2023
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HF 1859 (Feist) New enforcement provisions created for construction workers wage protection.
Adam Duininck, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
Simon Trautmann, Council Member, Richfield
Folivio Merino, worker, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
Octavio Chung, LIUNA
Alvaro Chavez, worker, CTUL
Dan McConnell, President, MN State Building and Construction Trades
Tim Worke, CEO of Associated General Contractors of MN
Wendy Sullivan, WENRICH PD Construction, LLC
Stephen Yoch, Felhaber Larson Law Firm
Bill Gschwind, Minnesota Construction Law Services
Brooke Bordson, League of Minnesota Cities
Michelle Dreier, Electrical Association
Jon Boesche, Associated Builders and Contractors of MN/ND

HF 1522 (Nelson) Occupational Safety and Health Act citation data classified.
Nicole Blissenbach, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry
Adam Duininck, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters
Jon Boesche, Associated Builders and Contractors of MN/ND

HF 2213 (Nelson) Technical and housekeeping changes made to construction codes and licensing provisions.
Todd Green, Assistant Director, Construction Codes and Licensing
Sean O’Neill, Supervisor, Construction Codes and Licensing
Andy Snope, IBEW 292

If you would like to testify or provide materials for this hearing, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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:
HF1522 (Feist) - Labor policy provisions modified; and building codes, occupational safety and health, and employment law modified.
HF1859 (Feist) - Construction worker wage protection new enforcement provisions created.
HF2213 (Nelson) - Technical and housekeeping changes made to construction codes and licensing provisions.
Attachments:
Frana Companies - Senate File 1988 Support Letter.pdf (2/28/2023)
Frida Drywall Systems Letter in support SF1988 HF 1859.pdf (2/28/2023)
DLI_Policy_CCLD_2-16-23.pdf (3/1/2023)
Correspondence from a contractor.pdf (3/1/2023)
H1859A1-17170523204515159076.pdf (3/2/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/28/2023
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HF 1551 (Newton) State Building Code; inspection exemptions for load control allowed for electrical utilities clarified.
Ron Meier, CEO, McLeod Cooperative Power Association

HF 826 (Newton) Prevailing wage agreements required for projects funded in whole or in part with renewable development account funds.
Andy Snope, IBEW Local 292
Kevin Pranis, LIUNA MN & ND

HF 1690 (Jordan) Public labor relations modified, and teacher probationary period requirements modified.
Greta Callahan, Kindergarten Teacher, President, MPLS Federation of Teachers
Jennifer Earley, Minnesota School Boards Association
Dr. Michael Lovett, Adjunct Faculty, University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas
Scott Helland, Literacy Action Network
Devin K. Bruce, Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

If you would like to testify or provide materials for the committee, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5pm on Monday, February 27, 2023

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:
HF0826 (Newton) - Prevailing wage agreements required for projects funded in whole or in part with renewable development account funds.
HF1551 (Newton) - State Building Code; inspection exemptions for load control allowed for electrical utilities clarified.
HF1690 (Jordan) - Public labor relations modified, and teacher probationary period requirements modified.
Attachments:
MMUA supports load management bill HF 1551 2023.pdf (2/27/2023)
02282023 Support for HF 1690 (Jordan) Public Worker Protections Bill .pdf (2/27/2023)
H1551A1.pdf (2/27/2023)
H1690DE1-2555627873635028815.pdf (2/27/2023)
_20230228 IBEW HF 826 PW on RDA HL.pdf (2/27/2023)
Associated Builders & Contractors - HF 826 Written Testimony.pdf (2/27/2023)
H0826A2-3628284006108346752.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF1960 LMC AMC MICA Testimony.pdf (2/27/2023)
HF 826 fiscal note.pdf (2/28/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/21/2023
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HF 772 (Kraft) State Building Code; energy code for new commercial building adoption process modified.
Kate Perushek, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry
Richard Graves, U of M Center for Sustainable Building Research
Simona Fischer, AIA Minnesota
Kevin Pranis, LIUNA MN & ND
Isaac Orr, Policy Fellow, Center of the American Experiment
Katie Jones, Center for Energy and Environment
Nick Erickson, Housing First Minnesota

HF 908 (Agbaje) Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board established
Travis Burth, SEIU Nursing Home Worker
Rosemary Tisi, SEIU Nursing Home Worker
Jessica Grosz, Director of Labor Standards and Apprenticeship, Department of Labor and Industry
Toby Pearson, Care Providers of MN, on behalf of the Long-Term Care Imperative
Erin Huppert, LeadingAge MN, on behalf of the Long-Term Care Imperative.

If you would like to testify or provide materials for the committee, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5:00pm Monday, February 20, 2023

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:
HF0772 (Kraft) - State Building Code; energy code for new commercial building adoption process modified.
HF0908 (Agbaje) - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board established, duties of board established, nursing home workers training required, retaliation against nursing home workers prohibited, enforcement provided, rulemaking authorized, and nursing home worker civil action authorized.
Attachments:
HF908-0 Completed FN.pdf (2/17/2023)
H0772A6.pdf (2/17/2023)
HF772-1A Completed FN.pdf (2/19/2023)
2023.02.17 Minnesota Business Groups Ltr re HF 772 (Energy Code) (1).docx.pdf (2/19/2023)
HF772 letter of support - Local 10.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF 772 - LMC letter of support.pdf (2/20/2023)
H0772A7-4004770999569538654.pdf (2/20/2023)
H0908DE2-13411025542192913731.pdf (2/20/2023)
Fresh Energy Letter of Support_HF772.pdf (2/20/2023)
HF 772 Metro Cities.pdf (2/20/2023)
_2023 IBEW 292 HF 772 L_I.pdf (2/20/2023)
2023.02.21 HF772 Energy Code Letter of Support .pdf (2/20/2023)
H0772A8.pdf (2/21/2023)
Letter of Support_City of Mpls_HF772 - House Labor and Industry.pdf (2/21/2023)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/16/2023
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HF 1161 (Wolgamott) Exclusions to the definition of public employee modified.

HF 1056 (Edelson) Sexual harassment or abuse settlements as severance payment prohibited, and state income tax subtraction allowed for damages received.
Julie Risser
Artika Roller, MNCASA

HF 865 (Hollins) Building and construction contract requirements modified and clarified.
Patrick Lee-O'Halloran, MSA Chapter Counsel, Attorney at PJL Law Construction & ADR PLLC.
Tamara Sundby, GTS HVAC
Paulita LaPlante, Prescription Landscape
Jim Cownie, Deputy Chief Counsel, MnDOT
Cameron Boyd, General Counsel, Metropolitan Airport Commission
Laura Ziegler, Associated General Contractors
Patrick Hynes, Minnesota Contractor Coalition

If you would like to testify or provide written materials for the hearing, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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:
HF0865 (Hollins) - Building and construction contract requirements modified and clarified.
HF1056 (Edelson) - Sexual harassment or abuse settlements as severance payment prohibited, and state income tax subtraction allowed for damages received.
HF1161 (Wolgamott) - Public employee definition exclusions modified.
Attachments:
HF 865 - MCLA Letter of Support.pdf (2/14/2023)
H1161A1-15322692930386691637.pdf (2/15/2023)
H1056A2.pdf (2/15/2023)
02152023081358-0001.pdf (2/15/2023)
HF865 Subcontractor Indemnity letter.pdf (2/15/2023)
HF865. SF754. Supporters. 2023.pdf (2/15/2023)
MCLA Supports HF865. SF.754.pdf (2/15/2023)
MNLA letter.pdf (2/15/2023)
Plumbers letter.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865 SF754. NFSA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865. SF754. NECA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865.SF754. MMCA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support HF865.SF754. MSA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support Letter HF865.SF754 MPTA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865.SF574. TICA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MDPA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MECA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MFCA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Support. HF865-SF574. MPWEA.pdf (2/15/2023)
Unfair Contract Ex. GC Sub MNDOT Job. Pass HF865.SF754.pdf (2/15/2023)
Article. MNDOT Failing Diverse Contracting Goals.pdf (2/16/2023)
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