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Commerce Finance and Policy

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Commerce Finance and Policy

3/26/2025
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HF2228 (Elkins); Task force on homeowners and commercial property insurance established, report required, and money appropriated.

HF46 (Reyer); Designation of payment by dental organizations provided.

HF856 (Moller); Common interest community ombudsperson created, data classified, Office of the Common Interest Ombudsperson funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF2149 (Greenman); Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act established, and civil penalties provided.

HF2215 (Hollins); Commissioner of commerce required to create a low-cost motor vehicle insurance program for low-income residents, report required, and money appropriated.

Bills may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the discretion of the Co-Chairs

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov and jonathan.cotter@house.mn.gov no later than March 25, at 1:00pm.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp
Bills Added:
HF46 (Reyer) - Designation of payment by dental organizations provided.
HF856 (Moller) - Common interest community ombudsperson created, data classified, Office of the Common Interest Ombudsperson funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2149 (Greenman) - Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act established, and civil penalties provided.
HF2215 (Hollins) - Commissioner of commerce required to create a low-cost motor vehicle insurance program for low-income residents, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2228 (Elkins) - Task force on homeowners and commercial property insurance established, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H46DE2.pdf (3/25/2025)
H0856DE2.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2149A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2215A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2228A1.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2149 Coalition Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF 2215 Legal Aid Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF846 Bob Hunstad Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF856 Cole Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF856 Meg Smith Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2149 OpenMarkets Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 ACLU Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 Chiropractors Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 Coalition Testimony Support.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 Lifeline Handout.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2215 MCLA Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2228 Beacon Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2228 Climate Cabinet Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
HF2228 MN Interfaith Testimony.pdf (3/25/2025)
commerce agenda 3-26-25.pdf (3/25/2025)
Bill Butler - Written Testimony - Low Cost Auto Insurance.pdf (3/25/2025)
Ben Wassam Written Testimony for HF2215.pdf (3/25/2025)
Assignment of Benefits SF1203-HF46.pdf (3/25/2025)
3-25-25 Minutes_.pdf (3/25/2025)
H2228A2.pdf (3/25/2025)
MN HOA fees pushed higher with insurance costs.pdf (3/26/2025)
MN home insurance cost concerns rise after L.A. wildfires.pdf (3/26/2025)
RPA-Myth-Facts-June-2024.docx.pdf (3/26/2025)
MFU Support of HF2149_3.26.25.pdf (3/26/2025)
ILSR-GroceryMarket-Graph-Final.pdf (3/26/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/25/2025
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I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 2335 (Elkins) Preexisting condition limitations in Medicare supplement insurance policies modified.

IV. HF 2400 (Huot) Real estate appraisers; disciplinary sanction matrix established.

V. HF 2401 (Huot) Real estate appraisers; out-of-state continuing education credit requirements modified.

VI. HF 2522 (O’Driscoll) Commissioner of commerce designated to oversee the Commerce Fraud Bureau and automobile theft prevention program.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 26th (Co-Chair Her will have the gavel)
Bills Added:
HF2335 (Elkins) - Preexisting condition limitations in Medicare supplement insurance policies modified.
HF2400 (Huot) - Real estate appraisers; disciplinary sanction matrix established.
HF2401 (Huot) - Real estate appraisers; out-of-state continuing education credit requirements modified.
HF2522 (O'Driscoll) - Commissioner of commerce designated to oversee the Commerce Fraud Bureau and automobile theft prevention program.
Attachments:
Agenda 3.25.25.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2335 HRD Summary.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF 2335 Combined Testimony.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2400 HRD Summary.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2401 HRD Summary.pdf (3/24/2025)
HF2522 HRD Summary.pdf (3/24/2025)
DPS Letter to Commerce HF 2522.pdf (3/25/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/20/2025
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HF1392 (Lee, K.); Consumer protection restitution account established, report required, and money appropriated

HF2233 (Niska); Uniform Special Deposits Act adopted.

HF695 (Finke); Places of entertainment required to provide access to potable water at events.

HF2228 (Elkins); Task force on homeowners and commercial property insurance established, report required, and money appropriated.

HF1289 (Stephenson); Social media platforms required to post a mental health warning label and timer notifications.

Bills may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the discretion of the Co-Chairs

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov and jonathan.cotter@house.mn.gov no later than March 19, at 1:00pm.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp
Bills Added:
HF695 (Finke) - Places of entertainment required to provide access to potable water at events.
HF1289 (Stephenson) - Social media platforms required to post a mental health warning label and timer notifications.
HF1392 (Lee) - Consumer protection restitution account established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2228 (Elkins) - Task force on homeowners and commercial property insurance established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF2233 (Niska) - Uniform Special Deposits Act adopted.
Attachments:
H0695A1-6816149045898668359.pdf (3/19/2025)
H2228A1-5386774249530241847.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF 1392 - Legal Aid Letter of Support.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF1289.TechNet.Oppose letter .pdf (3/19/2025)
Insurance Task Force Handout (HF 2228-SF 2205).pdf (3/19/2025)
SDA_Summary_2024feb.pdf (3/19/2025)
NC Testimony MN HF 1289.pdf (3/19/2025)
Rising Property Insurance Costs Stress Multifamily Housing - Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.pdf (3/19/2025)
HF 1392_AARP_Factsheet.pdf (3/19/2025)
Letter to MN House Commerce Chairs supporting HF2228.pdf (3/19/2025)
H1392A3-17334607448790143967.pdf (3/19/2025)
Minnesota HF 2228 Support Letter (1).pdf (3/19/2025)
3-19-25 Minutes.pdf (3/19/2025)
Commerce agenda 3-20-25.pdf (3/19/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/19/2025
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Co-Chair O'Driscoll has the gavel.

I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 1546 (O’Driscoll); Outdated fire safety measures pre-dating the statewide fire code repealed.
a. Dan Krier, State Fire Marshal
b. Evan Pankow, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Public Safety

IV. HF 2403 (O’Driscoll); Department of Commerce health insurance policy bill
a. Sam Smith, Government Affairs Director, Department of Commerce

V. HF 2389 (Finke); Department of Commerce insurance policy bill
a. Sam Smith, Government Affairs Director, Department of Commerce

VI. HF 2398 (Her); Department of Commerce technical policy bill
a. Sam Smith, Government Affairs Director, Department of Commerce

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Thursday, March 20th (Co-Chair Her will have the gavel)
Bills Added:
HF1546 (O'Driscoll) - Outdated fire safety measures pre-dating the statewide fire code repealed.
HF2389 (Finke) - Data calls authorized, group capital calculations established for insurers, insurers required to complete a NAIC liquidity stress test, insurers required to file group capital calculations and results from the NAIC liquidity stress test, insurers required to secure a deposit or bond, limited long-term care insurance provided for and regulated, automobile insurance governing provisions modified, data classified, penalties provided, and technical changes made.
HF2398 (Her) - Technical and housekeeping changes made to various provisions governing or administered by the Department of Commerce, and administrative rulemaking authorized.
HF2403 (O'Driscoll) - Commerce policy bill.
Attachments:
HF1546.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2403.pdf (3/18/2025)
HF2398.pdf (3/18/2025)
Agenda 3.19.25.pdf (3/18/2025)
2025_AARP_HF2403_OppositionLetter.pdf (3/18/2025)
H2389A3-16609232326178035389.pdf (3/19/2025)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/18/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
Co-Chair Her holds the gavel

HF1672 (Reyer); Medical cannabis provisions modified.

HF1877 (Huot); Medical cannabis and cannabis provisions modified.

HF1735 (West); Liquor wholesalers authorized to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles.

HF1734 (West); Cannabis license application requirements modified.

HF1271 (West); Provisions regarding the sale of cannabinoids derived from hemp modified, person selling edible cannabinoids permitted to convert the person's registration to a comparable hemp license, and hemp-derived topical product provisions modified.

HF1634 (Stephenson); Municipalities that establish, own, or operate a municipal cannabis store authorized to also hold a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license.

HF1615 (Stephenson); Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol limits in edible cannabinoid products and lower-potency hemp edible limits modified when intended to be consumed as beverages.

Bills may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the discretion of the Co-Chairs

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov and jonathan.cotter@house.mn.gov no later than Monday, March 17, at 1:00pm.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp
Bills Added:
HF1271 (West) - Provisions regarding the sale of cannabinoids derived from hemp modified, person selling edible cannabinoids permitted to convert the person's registration to a comparable hemp license, and hemp-derived topical product provisions modified.
HF1615 (Stephenson) - Cannabis policy bill.
HF1634 (Stephenson) - Municipalities that establish, own, or operate a municipal cannabis store authorized to also hold a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license.
HF1672 (Reyer) - Medical cannabis provisions modified.
HF1734 (West) - Cannabis license application requirements modified.
HF1735 (West) - Liquor wholesalers authorized to purchase and sell lower-potency hemp edibles.
HF1877 (Huot) - Medical cannabis and cannabis provisions modified.
Attachments:
H1271A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1877A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
2025 MN Cann Committee Testimony.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1634_LMC.pdf (3/17/2025)
MNCBG Support HF 1615.pdf (3/17/2025)
MNCBG Support of HF 1735.pdf (3/17/2025)
3-13-25 Minutes .pdf (3/17/2025)
OCM 2025 Legislative Recommendations - Policy Proposals.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1734A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1271A2.pdf (3/17/2025)
H1672A2.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF1735TeamstersSupport.pdf (3/17/2025)
Commerce agenda 3-18-25.pdf (3/17/2025)
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