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Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/18/2025
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Chair Moller will have the gavel.

HF 1082 (Moller) Grant funding provided to organizations providing direct services and advocacy for crime victims, and money appropriated.

HF 1042 (Moller) Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit authority amended to investigate offenses that occur on state-owned military installations.

HF 1295 (Johnson, P) Children's advocacy centers included as a victim assistance program entitled to a portion of certain fines.

HF 1686 (Johnson, P) Training requirements for licensed security officers expanded.

HF 1998 (Rarick) Victim notification to order for protection and harassment restraining order violations not prosecuted extended, and victim notification requirements clarified and updated for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

HF 1775 (Pinto) Collection and reporting of specified information on criminal cases and the creation of a public dashboard for this information required, and money appropriated.

HF 1163 (Youakim) Scope of hometown heroes assistance program clarified.

Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.

TESTIMONY: Requests for in-person testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 3:00 PM, March 17th, 2025. Testimony is limited. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair, and is subject to change. Please plan accordingly.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Requests to submit written testimony must be submitted to the Committee Administrator of this hearing, Ellen.McDaniel@house.mn.gov, by 3:00 PM, March 17th, 2025. All written testimony must be submitted in PDF format and not include hyperlinks.
Bills Added:
HF1082 (Moller) - Grant funding provided to organizations providing direct services and advocacy for crime victims, and money appropriated.
HF1042 (Moller) - Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit authority amended to investigate offenses that occur on state-owned military installations.
HF1295 (Johnson) - Children's advocacy centers included as a victim assistance program entitled to a portion of certain fines.
HF1686 (Johnson) - Training requirements for licensed security officers expanded.
HF1998 (Rarick) - Victim notification to order for protection and harassment restraining order violations not prosecuted extended, and victim notification requirements clarified and updated for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
HF1775 (Pinto) - Collection and reporting of specified information on criminal cases and the creation of a public dashboard for this information required, and money appropriated.
HF1163 (Youakim) - Scope of hometown heroes assistance program clarified.
Attachments:
HF 1998 A2 Author's Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 DE2 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 DE3 (GOP).pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1042 DE1 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1295 A1.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 A1 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 A2 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 A1 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/17/2025)
Public Safety Committee Rules Co-Chairs 2025-2026.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1998 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1998 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1998 OJP One Pager .pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 CVS Funding Graphs.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Crime Victims Services Handout.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 VOCA FAQ from CVS Coalitions.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Crime Victim Services Letter of Support and Signatories.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 360 Communities Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 The Women's Foundation Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 MN Chiefs of Police Association Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 RAINN Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Missions Inc. Programs Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 MCAA Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 DPS-OJP Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 Young Women's Cabinet Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1042 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1042 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1042 Fiscal Note.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1163 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1163 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1163 MnFIRE HHAP Map.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1163 MnFIRE Legislative Handout.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1295 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1295 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1295 Legislative Factsheet.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1295 State Child Advocacy Center Map.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 Security Officer Training Memo.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 handout - state comparison of required training hours.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 FAQ Security Officer Training.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 - MNPDB written testimony.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 Fairline Services Letter of Opposition.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 Defencify Training Letter of Opposition.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 National Association of Security Companies Letter of Opposition.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Bill Language.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Bill Summary.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 One Pager.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Letter of Support Center of the American Experiment.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Legal Rights Center Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Board of Public Defense Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Americans For Prosperity Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Justice Action Network Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Kissy Stay Put Services Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 MN8 Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Violence Free MN Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 Regional Native Public Defense Corp Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 ACLU-MN Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1775 We Resolve Letter of Support.pdf (3/17/2025)
Committee Agenda 3.18.25 .pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1686 Blue Line Investigations and Security Services LLC Written Testimony.pdf (3/17/2025)
HF 1082 A1 to the DE2.pdf (3/18/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/12/2025
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1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 772 (Swedzinski) Publicly funded state and local institutions ensured to provide notice to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement when a suspected undocumented person is being housed in a facility under the institution's control.

4. HF 897 (Knudsen) Protection to children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl provided, and criminal penalties for violation imposed.

5. HF 16 (Rymer) Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, use of immigration-related data provided, and county attorneys required to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a crime of violence.

6. Adjourn

HF 1446 (Rymer) has been removed from the agenda,

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF772 (Swedzinski) - Publicly funded state and local institutions ensured to provide notice to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement when noncitizens are being housed in a facility under the institution's control.
HF897 (Knudsen) - Protection to children and vulnerable adults from exposure to fentanyl provided, and criminal penalties for violation imposed.
HF16 (Rymer) - Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, use of immigration-related data provided, and county attorneys required to notify federal immigration authorities when an undocumented person is arrested for a crime of violence.
Attachments:
HF 897 DE1 authors amendment.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 772 A1 Amendment delete undocumented.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 897-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 897 3-year-old dies of fentanyl contact - StarTribune story.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 897 1 Year Old Dies from Fentanyl - KARE-11 story.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 897 County Attorneys suggestions.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 772 AMC - MSA letter with concerns.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 772 Legal Aid - Disability Law Center opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 772 Kyle Lipinski opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 America Thayer Murder Suspect is Illegal Immigrant - Alpha News Story.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 American Experiment support letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 AMC - MSA letter with concerns.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 David Bier - CATO written testimony.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Abigail Loesch opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 ACLU Minnesota opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Advocates for Human Rights opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Ana Pottratz Acosts opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Angela Bortel opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Carol Engelhart opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 consortium of organizations opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Council on Latino Affairs opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 County Attorneys opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 crime victim coalition opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Darcey McCampbell opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Erin Schutte Wadzinski opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Hennepin County Attorneys office opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Jewish Community Action opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 John Medeiros opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Just Futures Law opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Kay Moua opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Laura Wilson opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 League of MN Cities opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Legal Rights Center opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Lillian Carcamo opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Lyn Rabinovitch opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Margaret Hinton opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Minneapolis elected officials opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 North STAR Alliance opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 public defedners opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 school organizations opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 The Link opposition letter.pdf (3/11/2025)
HF 16 Unacceptable Risk Sanctuary Cities Pose - John Fabbricatore commentary.pdf (3/11/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/11/2025
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1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 7 (Novotny) Public safety; various public safety provisions modified related to data held by law enforcement agencies, agency custody notice requirements, mandatory minimum sentences, stays of adjudication, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, legislative approval of Sentencing Guidelines, dismissing of charges, liability and vicarious liability, crime for trespass recruiting or educating, assaulting a police officer, fleeing in a motor vehicle, stolen motor vehicles, obstructing traffic, tracking devices, criminal penalties, and money appropriated.

Note: HF 7 was heard on February 11 and testimony was taken at that hearing. No additional testimony will be taken. The bill was heard again on March 4, amended and laid over pending receipt of an updated Fiscal Note. The Fiscal Note has been received so the bill will be re-referred to Ways and Means.

4. HF 697 (Baker) Weather forecasting gap-filing radar data funding provided, and money appropriated.

5. HF 1814 (Backer) Grant funding provided to purchase or upgrade radios and related equipment, and money appropriated.

6. HF 1567 (Duran) Personal information protections currently available for judicial officials extended to peace officers.

7. HF 1256 (Novotny) Certain law enforcement training reimbursement funding extended.

8. HF 1257 (Novotny) Public Safety Advisory Council eliminated.

9. Adjourn

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF7 (Novotny) - Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission; legislative approval; reason for dismissing charges; dismissals report information; county attorney required action; liability and vicarious liability; crime created for recruiting or educating individuals to trespass or damage critical infrastructure; assaulting a police officer penalty; crime of fleeing in a motor vehicle or failing to obey traffic laws crime established; presence in a stolen vehicle; penalties increased for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic; tracking device placement and requirements and expanded uses; criminal penalties; and money appropriated.
HF697 (Baker) - Weather forecasting gap-filing radar data funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1814 (Backer) - Grant funding provided to purchase or upgrade radios and related equipment, and money appropriated.
HF1567 (Duran, Jr.) - Personal information protections currently available for judicial officials extended to peace officers.
HF1256 (Novotny) - Certain law enforcement training reimbursement funding extended.
HF1257 (Novotny) - Public Safety Advisory Council eliminated.
Attachments:
HF 697 A1 Authors Amendment.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1567 DE3 authors amendment.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 7-1UE Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 697 Weather Gaps fact sheet.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 697 Assoc. of MN Emergency Managers support letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1814 ARMER Equipment Grants Report.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1814 AMC support letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1814 Dona Greiner support letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1256 League of Minnesota Cities support letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1256 Metro Cities support letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1567 POST Board Releases Police IDs - StarTribune.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1567 MPPOA support letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1257 NAMI opposition letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1257 ethnic councils opposition letter.pdf (3/10/2025)
HF 1257 Violence Free MN opposition letter.pdf (3/10/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/5/2025
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1. HF 767 (Hudson) – Arson directed at a political organization or motivated by a political purpose penalty enhanced.

2. HF 764 (Hudson) – Arson in the first degree statute of limitations eliminated.

3. HF 765 (Hudson) – Aggravated sentences required for violent offenders, consecutive sentences required for violent offenders, offenders required to serve the entire announced sentence in custody.

4. HF 1401 (Witte) – Definition of endangered expanded for purposes of the missing and endangered persons program.

5. HF 1354 (Moller) – Scope of video made available by Bureau of Criminal Apprehension limited for officer-involved death investigations.

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF767 (Hudson) - Arson directed at a political organization or motivated by a political purpose penalty enhanced.
HF764 (Hudson) - Arson in the first degree statute of limitations eliminated.
HF765 (Hudson) - Aggravated sentences required for violent offenders, consecutive sentences required for violent offenders, offenders required to serve the entire announced sentence in custody.
HF1401 (Witte) - Definition of endangered expanded for purposes of the missing and endangered persons program.
HF1354 (Moller) - Scope of video made available by Bureau of Criminal Apprehension limited for officer-involved death investigations.
Attachments:
HF 767 Fire at American Experiment Intentionally Set - StarTribune story.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 764-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 765-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 765 David Zimmer written testimony.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 1401 Endangered and Missing Persons Guidelines for Law Enforcement - BCA.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 1401 Missing Children Guidelines for Families - BCA.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 1401 MPPOA support letter.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 764 Statutes of Limitations House Research Brief.pdf (3/4/2025)
HF 1401-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/5/2025)

Public Safety Finance and Policy

3/4/2025
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1. HF 135 (Myers) – Consecutive sentences required for assaults committed by certain inmates of local facilities.

2. HF 7 (Novotny) – Public safety; various public safety provisions modified related to data held by law enforcement agencies, agency custody notice requirements, mandatory minimum sentences, stays of adjudication, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, legislative approval of Sentencing Guidelines, dismissing of charges, liability and vicarious liability, crime for trespass recruiting or educating, assaulting a police officer, fleeing in a motor vehicle, stolen motor vehicles, obstructing traffic, tracking devices, criminal penalties, and money appropriated.

Note: HF 7 was heard on February 11 and testimony was taken at that hearing. No additional testimony will be taken. The Fiscal Note has been received so the bill will be re-referred to Ways and Means.

3. HF 327 (Engen) – Penalty for introducing contraband into a correctional facility increased.

4. HF 1399 (Witte) – Commissioner of corrections required to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists to administer to persons who overdose in correctional facilities, and commissioner required to provide training to employees on how to administer opiate antagonists.

5. HF 1410 (Witte) – Local correctional officers provided in Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act.

6. HF 538 (Stier) – Use of deadly force by peace officer to protect person from apparent death modified.

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.
Bills Added:
HF135 (Myers) - Consecutive sentences required for assaults committed by certain inmates of local facilities.
HF7 (Novotny) - Public safety; various provisions modified relating to data held by law enforcement agencies; agency bail or bond notice; sex trafficking minimum sentences; Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission; legislative approval; reason for dismissing charges; dismissals report information; county attorney required action; liability and vicarious liability; crime created for recruiting or educating individuals to trespass or damage critical infrastructure; assaulting a police officer penalty; crime of fleeing in a motor vehicle or failing to obey traffic laws crime established; presence in a stolen vehicle; penalties increased for obstructing trunk highway, airport, or transit traffic; tracking device placement and requirements and expanded uses; criminal penalties; and money appropriated.
HF327 (Engen) - Penalty for introducing contraband into a correctional facility increased.
HF1399 (Witte) - Commissioner of corrections required to maintain a supply of opiate antagonists to administer to persons who overdose in correctional facilities, and commissioner required to provide training to employees on how to administer opiate antagonists.
HF1410 (Witte) - Local correctional officers provided in Peace Officers Discipline Procedures Act.
HF538 (Stier) - Use of deadly force by peace officer to protect person from apparent death modified.
Attachments:
HF 135 A1 technical amendment.pdf (2/28/2025)
HF 7 A8 amendment - deletes stays.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 327 A2 amendment.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 327 DE1 amendment.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 135-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 135 Hennepin County Deputy hurt in jail assault - KSTP.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 135 Carver County Sheriff support letter.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 135 Dakota County Sheriff support letter.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 135 Ramsey County Sheriff support letter.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 327-0 Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 327 Contraband in Stillwater Prison - Bring Me the News story.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 327 Drugs keep finding their way into MN prisons - KSTP.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 1410 Discipline Procedures Differences.pdf (3/3/2025)
HF 7-1E Completed Fiscal Note.pdf (3/3/2025)
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