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Housing Finance and Policy

3/5/2024
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HF3350 (Stephenson) - Rent increases limited in low-income rental projects receiving low-income housing tax credits.

HF3591 (Agbaje) - Residential housing lease provisions amended; landlord and tenant rights and obligations amended; residential housing eviction provisions amended; new rights and obligations created for landlords and tenants; clarifying, technical, and conforming changes made to landlord and tenant provisions.

HF3800 (Norris) - Organization and operation of housing cooperatives for seniors, low and moderate income people, limited equity cooperatives and leasing cooperatives for designated members provided.

All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY: If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email jack.dockendorf@house.mn.gov no later than 5pm the day before the hearing. Written testimony received after this time may not be included in members' packets.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Housing Finance and Policy Committee 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, Jack Dockendorf (jack.dockendorf@house.mn.gov).

LIVESTREAM: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
HF3591 (Agbaje) - Residential housing lease provisions amended; landlord and tenant rights and obligations provided; tenant screening provided; tenant associations provided; discrimination based on housing assistance prohibited; and landlord and tenant clarifying, technical, and conforming changes made.
HF3800 (Norris) - Housing cooperatives; organization and operation provided for seniors, low and moderate income people, and limited equity cooperatives and leasing cooperatives for designated members.
HF3350 (Stephenson) - Rent increases limited in low-income rental projects receiving low-income housing tax credits.
Attachments:
H3800A2-7528161463405601161.pdf (3/4/2024)
Abandon HR 3350.pdf (3/4/2024)
Sherman Associates Letter Opposing HF3350.pdf (3/4/2024)
SPAC_HF 3350_03.04.24.pdf (3/4/2024)
Minutes 2.28.24.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3591 Letter from LTCI 3.4.2024 final.pdf (3/4/2024)
H3591DE3pdf.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 3800_MCCD Letter of Support.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3350 Opposition Letter 3.4.24.pdf (3/4/2024)
City of Mpls_HF 3800_3.5.24.pdf (3/4/2024)
Senior LIHTC rent control CB_Revised.pdf (3/5/2024)
Agenda 3.5.24.pdf (3/5/2024)
HF3350.Letter to Committee.3.5.24.pdf (3/5/2024)
308C Statute - Handout - UPDATED.pdf (3/5/2024)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

3/5/2024
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Continuing the informational overview of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities capital investment request.

Bill Hearings:
HF3985 (Wolgamott) Previous higher education appropriation modified.
HF4175 (Pelowski) Workforce development scholarships program eligibility expanded.

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Bills Added:
HF3985 (Wolgamott) - Previous higher education appropriation modified.
HF4175 (Pelowski) - Workforce development scholarships program eligibility expanded.
Attachments:
March 5 Higher Education Agenda.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 4175 Energy Coalition Letter of Support.pdf (3/4/2024)
SF4226_HF4175 Energy Workforce CEEM Biz Member Sign On Letter_House.pdf (3/4/2024)
Minnesota State Capital Request Presentation.pdf (3/4/2024)
2024 Minnesota State Capital Request.pdf (3/4/2024)
2024 Minnesota State HEAPR Lists_Feb2024.pdf (3/4/2024)

Children and Families Finance and Policy

3/5/2024
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HF1661(Hicks) Informal kinship caregiver support grant program established; financial support expanded for adoptive, foster, and kinship families; and money appropriated.
HF3781 (Hicks) Commissioner of human services required to conduct review of child maltreatment reporting systems and make recommendations, and report required.
HF1898 (Hudson) Legislative task force on family foster care and adoption established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3689 (Hassan) Out-of-home placement plan summary requirement added.
HF4561 (Pinto) - Education Forecast Bill Education forecast adjustments made, and money appropriated.**Discussion will be limited to the areas of the bill within the committee's jurisdiction, including section H (Early Childhood Education)**


ACCESSIBILITY: For further information on accommodations, please visit FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov
o If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send your comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
o To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.

MATERIALS: Presenters or members of the public are encouraged to provide all materials to be offered in Committee to the CA at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing. Distribution of such materials is subject to approval by the Chair; a copy will be kept by Committee staff. These materials should be in accessible (Optical Character Recognition) format for posting to the committee webpage; contact the Committee Administrator for more information about acceptable electronic formats.

TESTIMONY: Bill authors must arrange their own testifiers and provide each testifier’s name, position title, and email address to the CA 24 hours in advance of the hearing. Written testimony is also encouraged and will be posted on the committee webpage prior to the meeting.

AMENDMENTS: All amendments that are substantive must be given to the CA by 1:00 PM on the day prior to the committee hearing. This deadline may be waived at the discretion of the Chair.
Bills Added:
HF1661 (Hicks) - Informal kinship caregiver support grant program established; financial support expanded for adoptive, foster, and kinship families; and money appropriated.
HF3781 (Hicks) - Commissioner of human services required to conduct review of child maltreatment reporting systems and make recommendations, and report required.
HF1898 (Hudson) - Legislative task force on family foster care and adoption established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3689 (Hassan) - Out-of-home placement plan summary requirement added.
Attachments:
24-07326-Education Forecast Bill Draft Copy.pdf (3/2/2024)
H1661DE2 (Hicks)-156896010275891865.pdf (3/4/2024)
H1898A3 - 1765894898288385009 - Hudson Author's Amendment.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF1661-combined testimony.pdf (3/4/2024)
Agenda 3.5.24.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF1898-Hudson-Research Summary.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF4561 - Pinto - Research Summary.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF1661-0 Hicks.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF1898-0-Hudson.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3689-0 Hassan.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3781-0-Hicks.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF4561-0-Pinto.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF1661-0 Hicks Research Summary.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3689 - Hassan Research Summary.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3781-Hicks Research Summary.pdf (3/4/2024)
2.29.24 MINUTES - Joint Public Safety Finance Policy Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee.pdf (3/4/2024)

Climate and Energy Finance and Policy

3/5/2024
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HF3949 (Hollins) - Geothermal energy system construction funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3900 (Kraft) - High-voltage transmission lines siting and relocation governing provisions modified.
*Items may be added to the agenda

If you wish to submit written testimony or testify in person, please send the written testimony or the request to testify to Mike.Molzahn@house.mn.gov by 1 p.m. the day before the meeting. Written testimony is preferred and will be accepted after the deadline. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.

This hearing may be viewed in person or via the House webcast schedule page

-To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access or email the LCC Accessibility Coordinator
-If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send your comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
-To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF3949 (Hollins) - Geothermal energy system construction funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3900 (Kraft) - High-voltage transmission line construction, placement, or maintenance authorized across or along highways, and high-voltage transmission line relocation governing provision modified.
Attachments:
CEP-slideshow-revised-3-4-24.pdf (3/4/2024)
Letters-HF 3949.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3900-0 Completed FN.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 3900 A1.pdf (3/4/2024)
Agenda.pdf (3/4/2024)
Letters-3900.pdf (3/4/2024)

Agriculture Finance and Policy

3/5/2024
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HF 4044 (Jacob) Property tax credit established for acres certified under Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program, and money appropriated.
HF 4547 (Vang) Modifying eligibility and applicant priority for farm down payment assistance grants. (See document below for language.)
HF 3763 (Vang) Base funding for agricultural growth, research, and innovation program increased.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT and emailed to the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.  If you are bringing hard copies, bring 40 copies.  Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record.  It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: 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. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Agriculture Finance and Policy webpage.
VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page.  All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
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.
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

o For further information on accommodations, please visit FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov
o If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send your comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
o To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF4044 (Jacob) - Minnesota agricultural water quality certification program credit established for certified acres, report required, and money appropriated.
HF3763 (Vang) - Agriculture supplemental budget bill.
HF4547 (Vang) - Eligibility and applicant priority for farm down payment assistance grants modified.
Attachments:
HF 4044 -- Amendment A1 (Pursell).pdf (3/4/2024)
Farmland Down Payment Assistance Fact Sheet -- LSP.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 3763 -- MN Bio-Fuels Assoc (Supports).pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 4322 -- Dale Lutz (Opposes).pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 4044 & HF 3763 -- MN Corn Growers.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 4044 (Jacob) -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF 4044 -- MFU (Supports).pdf (3/4/2024)
Ag 3-5-2024 Agenda.pdf (3/4/2024)
2.29.24 Ag Minutes.pdf (3/4/2024)

Capital Investment

3/4/2024
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ADDED PRESENTATION:
2024 Governor's bonding recommendation for MN Housing Finance Agency

HF 3631 (Lee) Previous appropriations for capital projects amended. NOTE: HF 3631 will be heard on an informational only basis. No formal action will be taken.

The following bills will given an official hearing:
HF 4194 (Howard) Housing infrastructure bonds eligible uses expanded, and additional housing infrastructure bonds issuance authorized.
HF 4271 (Howard) Housing and redevelopment authorities authorized to create public corporations for the purpose of purchasing, owning, and operating properties converted under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program.

AMENDMENTS: Amendments to HF 4194 and HF 4271 are due to the Committee Administrator Jenny.Nash@house.mn.gov by 1:00 pm on Friday, March 1.

TESTIMONY: To sign up to testify on HF 4194 or HF 4271, please contact the Committee Administrator at Jenny.Nash@house.mn.gov by 1:00 pm on Friday, March 1. Written testimony should be submitted to the Committee Administrator by 3:00 pm on Friday, March 1. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.

For further information on accommodations, please visit FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov
If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send your comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF3631 (Lee) - Capital projects previous appropriations amended, and report submission date changed.
HF4194 (Howard) - Housing; prior appropriations modified, new programs established and existing programs modified, housing infrastructure bond eligible uses expanded, housing infrastructure bond issuance authorized, working group and task force established, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF4271 (Howard) - Housing and redevelopment authorities authorized to create public corporations for the purpose of purchasing, owning, and operating properties converted under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program.
Attachments:
MHFA Capital Budget Recommendation.pdf (3/1/2024)
HR Summary HF 4271.pdf (3/1/2024)
HF 4194 HIB Handout.pdf (3/1/2024)
HF4271-0.pdf (3/1/2024)
HF4194-0.pdf (3/1/2024)
HF3631-0.pdf (3/1/2024)
HF 3631 DE amendment-for reference only.pdf (3/1/2024)
3_4_24 agenda.pdf (3/2/2024)

Commerce Finance and Policy

3/4/2024
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HF4100 (Reyer); Debt collection, garnishment, and consumer finance governing provisions modified; debtor protections provided; and statutory forms review required.

HF4400 (Stephenson); Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act created, social media platforms regulated, and private right of action and attorney general enforcement provided.

HF4388 (Urdahl); Litchfield allowed to issue on-sale liquor license for town ball games played at ballpark on school grounds.

HF4040 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Minnesota Securities Act registration provisions modified, and franchise fee deferral modified.

HF4041 (Kotyza-Witthuhn); Financial institution various governing provisions added and modified, and technical changes made.


Bills may be added, removed, or taken up in any order at the Chair's discretion

If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email simon.brown@house.mn.gov, preferably 24 hours prior to the hearing.

The hearing will be broadcast through House Information Services, for more information visit: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hinfo/hinfo.asp

For further information on accommodations, please visit FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov

If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send your comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form

To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF4040 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Minnesota Securities Act registration provisions modified, and franchise fee deferral modified.
HF4041 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Financial institution various governing provisions added and modified, and technical changes made.
HF4100 (Reyer) - Debt collection, garnishment, medical debt, and consumer finance various governing provisions modified; debtor protections provided; statutory forms modified; and statutory form review required.
HF4388 (Urdahl) - Litchfield allowed to issue on-sale liquor license for town ball games played at ballpark on school grounds.
HF4400 (Stephenson) - Prohibiting Social Media Manipulation Act created, social media platforms regulated, and attorney general enforcement provided.
Attachments:
H4100A1-16413599295492869052.pdf (3/3/2024)
H4041A1-8098832335592230889.pdf (3/3/2024)
2024-03-04 CCIA Written Opposition Testimony for MN HF 4400.pdf (3/3/2024)
Commerce agenda 3-4-24.docx (3/3/2024)
MN.HF4400.TechNet.Comments 3.3.24.pdf (3/3/2024)
H4040A1-11688872207762150773.pdf (3/3/2024)
HF4100.pdf (3/4/2024)
Preventing Unwanted Experiences - MN.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF4040 Commerce Securities Policy Bill.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF4041 Financial Institutions Policy Bill.pdf (3/4/2024)
2.28 Minutes.pdf (3/4/2024)

Human Services Policy

3/4/2024
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Items may be added

- HF3941 (Curran) Home and community-based services standards modified
a. Sara Grafstrom, Senior Director of State and Federal Policy at ARRM
b. Stacy Roe, President of ARRM Board of Directors and Vice President of Services at Mains'l

- HF3743 (Edelson) Community support services program standards modified, various behavioral health provisions modified, protected transport start-up grants and engagement services pilot grants established, formula-based allocation for mental health grant services recommendations required, and money appropriated.
a. Sue Abderholden, Executive Director, NAMI Minnesota
b. Nicholas Rasmusson

- HF4158 (Hicks) Medical assistance modified for employed persons with disabilities This bill will be heard informationally only.
a. Jillian Nelson, Community Resource and Policy Advocate, Autism Society of MN
b. Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson, Equity and Justice Director, The Arc Minnesota

- HF4203 (Pryor) Informed choice and expedited service authorization for technology systems demonstration partnership for people receiving home and community-based services authorized
a. Steve Pontius, Chief Executive Officer, HealtheMed
b. Shannon Carlson, Nurse Consultant, HealtheMed
c. Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson, Client & Equity and Justice Director, The Arc Minnesota
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Testimony: Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator Nick.Stumo-Langer@house.mn.gov by 8:30am the day of each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.

Accommodations:
- To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov.
- If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send you comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
- To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF3743 (Edelson) - Community support services program standards modified, various behavioral health provisions modified, protected transport start-up grants and engagement services pilot grants established, formula-based allocation for mental health grant services recommendations required, and money appropriated.
HF3941 (Curran) - Home and community-based services standards modified.
HF4203 (Pryor) - Informed choice and expedited service authorization for technology systems demonstration partnership for people receiving home and community-based services authorized.
HF4158 (Hicks) - Medical assistance modified for employed persons with disabilities.
Attachments:
HF3941 A1 Author's Amendment_02.29.2024.pdf (3/1/2024)
Meeting Minutes Feb 28.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF4203 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.04.2024.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF4158 Combined Submitted Written Testimony_03.04.2024.pdf (3/4/2024)
HF3743 Written Testimony from Parent, Anonymous_03.04.2024.pdf (3/4/2024)

Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy

3/4/2024
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HF4336 (Bliss) - Modifying prior appropriation for state veterans cemeteries; planning new veterans cemetery in northwestern Minnesota

HF4334 (Olson) - Providing that a veteran, veteran's spouse or dependent, former service member of the armed forces, or former service member's spouse or dependent shall not qualify for state-funded benefits, services, or programs if the veteran or former service member has forfeited federal benefits

HF4335 (Bennett) - Modifying veterans homes provisions

HF4344 (Coulter) - Modifying provisions related to state soldiers assistance program education benefits

HF4412 (Greenman) - Modifying veterans home provisions

HF3454 (Norris) - Adjutant general authorized to establish referral bonus program for referrals leading to enlistment in or commissioning into the Minnesota National Guard.

All agenda items subject to change at the discretion of the Chair.

TESTIMONY: If you would like to testify or provide handouts to the committee please email jack.dockendorf@house.mn.gov no later than 5pm the day before the hearing. Written testimony received after this time may not be included in members' packets.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Housing Finance and Policy Committee 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, Jack Dockendorf (jack.dockendorf@house.mn.gov).

LIVESTREAM: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
Bills Added:
HF3454 (Norris) - Adjutant general powers expanded, veterans home provisions modified, armories provisions modified, veterans policy provisions amended, and veterans Meals on Wheels program grant availability extended.
HF4336 (Bliss) - State veterans cemeteries prior appropriation modified, and new veterans cemetery planned in northwestern Minnesota.
HF4344 (Coulter) - State soldiers assistance program education benefits provisions modified.
HF4335 (Bennett) - Veterans homes provisions modified.
HF4334 (Olson) - Veterans; veteran's preference provisions modified, state benefits prohibited when veterans and former service members forfeit federal benefits, veterans home administrators oversight modified, and new state veterans cemetery planning required.
HF4412 (Greenman) - Veterans home provisions modified.
Attachments:
24-05292.pdf (2/28/2024)
24-05293.pdf (2/28/2024)
24-05294.pdf (2/28/2024)
24-05295.pdf (2/28/2024)
24-05296.pdf (2/28/2024)
H3454A1-9829490812250289591 (1).pdf (2/28/2024)
2.26.24 Minutes.pdf (3/1/2024)
5600 - Legislative Hearing (2024 Session).pdf (3/1/2024)
5601 - MNSVC-Bemidji v2.pdf (3/1/2024)
MDVA HF4334 Exclusions.pdf (3/1/2024)
MDVA HF4335 Reporting Structure.pdf (3/1/2024)
MDVA HF4336 Northwestern MN Cemetery.pdf (3/1/2024)
MDVA HF4344 SSAP Benefits.pdf (3/1/2024)
MDVA HF4412 Pharmacies.pdf (3/1/2024)
Agenda Vets 3.4.24 (1).pdf (3/4/2024)

Transportation Finance and Policy

2/29/2024
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February 22, 2024 hearing minutes

HF3613 (Hornstein) Forecasted Metro Mobility funding clarifications provided.

HF120 (Edelson) Rotary International special license plates established.

HF4168 (Rehm) Transportation commissioner required to adopt revisions to traffic engineering studies and investigations for setting speed limits.

HF2098 (Sencer-Mura) Speed safety camera enforcement authorized, pilot program created, petty misdemeanor penalty imposed, reports required, and money appropriated.

Agenda items may be added or changed.

Notes:
• 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.
• For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Matt Baumann, at matt.baumann@house.mn.gov or 651-296-3208.

Public Testimony:
Handouts, written testimony, and testifier requests must be in PDF format and emailed to the Committee Administrator matt.baumann@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM the day before each hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record, and it may be posted to the committee webpage if received by the deadline. If bringing hard copies to the hearing, please bring 40 copies for members, staff, and the public.

This hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page. All events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions


For further information on accommodations, please visit FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov
If you are having accessibility or usability problems with any Minnesota Legislative website or software, please send your comments to the Accessibility & Usability Comment Form
To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the Committee Administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF3613 (Hornstein) - Forecasted Metro Mobility funding clarifications provided, education forecast adjustments effective date provided, and money appropriated.
HF120 (Edelson) - Rotary International special license plates established.
HF4168 (Rehm) - Transportation commissioner required to adopt revisions to traffic engineering studies and investigations for setting speed limits.
HF2098 (Sencer-Mura) - Traffic safety camera enforcement authorized, pilot program created, petty misdemeanor penalties imposed, reports required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H3613DE1.pdf (2/28/2024)
H2098DE5.pdf (2/28/2024)
H0120A3.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF2098-0.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF2098 Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF4168.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF4168 Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF0120-0.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF0120 Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF120 Fiscal Note.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3613-0.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3613 Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF4168 Written Testimonies.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF2098 Written Testimonies.pdf (2/28/2024)
MCEA HF4168 Letter.pdf (2/28/2024)
NEW 2024 Rotary Awareness Day Leave Behind(81533433.1).pdf (2/28/2024)
2.22.24 Transportation Minutes.pdf (2/28/2024)
Taffic Safety Camera Summary (amended HF 2098, SF 2026).pdf (2/28/2024)
Transportation Agenda Feb 29 2024.pdf (2/28/2024)
H4168A1.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF4168-0 Completed FN.pdf (2/29/2024)

Taxes

2/29/2024
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Free Filing Report Update
Minnesota Department of Revenue

HF1171 (Brand) Property tax provisions modified, and definition of attachments and appurtenances of cooperative utility distribution lines modified.

HF3733 (Kotyze-Witthun) Disclosure of tax return information authorized for purposes of verifying eligibility for early childhood care and learning benefits programs. (BILL HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.)

Additional items may be added/removed from the agenda. Materials will be posted to the Committee website when they are available. Public testifiers on HF1171 and HF373 should email their full name, organization (if applicable) and preferred title to the Committee Administrator (Patrick.McQuillan@house.mn.gov) and the CLA (Lauren Sabes Lauren.Sabes@house.mn.gov) by 1 PM on Wedneday 2/28. Materials to be distributed to the Committee members are also due by 1 PM on on Wednesday, February 28th. Please note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline. Testimony may be limited to two minutes per testifier.

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Bills Added:
HF1171 (Brand) - Property tax provisions modified, and definition of attachments and appurtenances of cooperative utility distribution lines modified.
Attachments:
1) Taxes Agenda 2.29.24.pdf (2/28/2024)
2) 2.22.24 Taxes Thirty Sixth Meeting Minutes.pdf (2/28/2024)
3) MN DoR Free File Report.pdf (2/28/2024)
4) DoR Free File PowerPoint.pdf (2/28/2024)
5) HF1171-0 Bill Language.pdf (2/28/2024)
6) H1171DE1 (Brand-Author's Amendment).pdf (2/28/2024)
7) HF1171 Coop Utility Distribution Lines_pt_4 Revenue Estimate.pdf (2/28/2024)
8) HF1171 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)

State and Local Government Finance and Policy

2/29/2024
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HF 3646 (Pinto) Department of Children, Youth, and Families statutory infrastructure created; and statutes moved and copied.
HF 3679 (Kraft) Telecommunications; prohibited practices added, missed repair appointments credit provided, and municipal and local telecommunications service governing provisions modified.
HF 3987 (Fischer) Transfer of duties from Department of Human Services to Department of Direct Care and Treatment implemented; general executive board duties, powers, rulemaking authority, and administrative service contracting established; and conforming changes made.

HANDOUTS: Handouts MUST BE IN PDF FORMAT and emailed to the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing. If you are bringing hard copies, bring 40 copies. Note: submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It may be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: 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. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the State and Local Government Finance and Policy webpage.
VIEWING: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

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Bills Added:
HF3646 (Pinto) - Department of Children, Youth, and Families statutory infrastructure created; and statutes moved and copied.
HF3987 (Fischer) - Transfer of duties from Department of Human Services to Department of Direct Care and Treatment implemented; general executive board duties, powers, rulemaking authority, and administrative service contracting established; and conforming changes made.
HF3679 (Kraft) - Telecommunications; prohibited practices added, missed repair appointments credit provided, and municipal and local telecommunications service governing provisions modified.
Attachments:
HF 3646 (Pinto) -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (2/26/2024)
HF 3987 (Fischer) -- MN House Research Summary.pdf (2/26/2024)
LMC Comments - Municipal Broadband Provisions - HF 3679.pdf (2/27/2024)
HF 3679 AMC Support 2.29.24.pdf (2/27/2024)
HF 3646 -- Amendment A1.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3646 -- Amendment A2.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3679 -- Amendment A2.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3679 -- Amendment A3.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3987 -- Amendment A1.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3987 -- Amendment A2.pdf (2/28/2024)
State Gov 2-29-2024 Agenda.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3646 (Pinto) -- Amendment A24.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3679 -- MN Cable.pdf (2/28/2024)
FINAL STATE GOV MINUTES 2.20.24.pdf (2/28/2024)
Next Century Cities 2024.02.29 Support Letter MN HF 3679.pdf (2/29/2024)

Rules and Legislative Administration

2/29/2024
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1. Welcome and Call to Order
2. Approval of the Minutes – Thursday, February 15th, 2024
3. Calendar for the Day – Monday, March 4th
4. Adjournment

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Public Safety Finance and Policy

2/29/2024
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Joint hearing with Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee

Topic: Gun violence and the impact on children.

HF 4300 (Becker-Finn) Standards for safe storage of firearms and criminal penalties established for failing to meet those standards.

HF 601 (Her) Lost and stolen firearms required to be reported promptly to law enforcement.

* Public Testimony was taken during the 2023 session. We will not be taking additional in-person testimony. Written testimony can still be submitted to the Committee Administrator.

Written Testimony: The deadline to submit written testimony will be 12pm, Feb. 28th. All written testimony must be submitted in a PDF document without clickable links. All testimony should be sent to ellen.mcdaniel@house.mn.gov.

The Joint Committee hearing on Feb. 29th will be a ticketed event. First come, first serve. The hearing will be broadcasted on the Minnesota House Live Webcast and Mobile Streaming. There will also be an overflow room.

This hearing will have remote testimony capability.

Immediately following the joint hearing, the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee will take action on the bills.

Items may be added or removed at the Chair’s discretion.

This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.

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Bills Added:
HF601 (Her) - Lost and stolen firearms required to be reported promptly to law enforcement, and money appropriated.
HF4300 (Becker-Finn) - Firearm safe storage standards established and criminal penalties provided for failing to meet those standards, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee Minutes 2.22.24.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4300 Bill Language.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4300 Bill Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4300 Fiscal Note.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4300 A4 Author's Amendment.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4300 DE1.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 601 Bill Language.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 601 Bill Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 601 Fiscal Note.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 601 A3 Author's Amendment.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 601 A4.pdf (2/28/2024)
Trends in Pediatric Injury Related Deaths PowerPoint Dr. Mannix.pdf (2/28/2024)
As guns claim more kids' lives in Minnesota, one mother searches for answers - Star Tribune.pdf (2/28/2024)
How to stop toddler-involved shootings - Minnesota Reformer.pdf (2/28/2024)
Asking About Secure Gun Storage One Pager.pdf (2/28/2024)
Be SMART Facts and Resources on Child Firearm Suicide One Pager.pdf (2/28/2024)
Secure Storage Practices to Reduce Gun Violence One Pager.pdf (2/28/2024)
MDH Firearm Mortality PowerPoint- Stefan Gingerich.pdf (2/28/2024)
Adam Breitkreutz Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Adam Sonnenfeld Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Allen Wold Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Allen Wold Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Andrew Nieuwsma Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Andrew Nieuwsma Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Arlen Norwood Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Bethany K Olson Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Bo O'Hanlon Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Brad Hanneman Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Brady Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Brian Ellingson Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Brian Murphy Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Brian Wagner Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Carl Lavell Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Cass County Sheriffs Office and Cass County Attorneys Office Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Children's Minnesota Written Testimony HF4300 and HF601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Christine Maros Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Clinton Russell Lilyquist II Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Dalan and Debby Miller Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
David Lubowitz Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Deborah Zvosec Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Dennis Anderson Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Dr. Elisabeth Gibbons Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Dr. Marit Knutson Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Emily Bierman Written Testimony HF 4300 and HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Giffords Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Giffords Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Hilary Brasel Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Details of MSB Case - Hilary Brasel Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Crime Reflections - Hilary Brasel Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
James Woodson Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
James Woodson Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Jason Bever Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Jason Bever Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Joe and Kristi Brakke Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Joe Bartel Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Joe Scherer Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
John Lemke Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Jonathan Russell Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Kate Kujawa Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Kathleen Erin Doyle Anderson Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Kathleen Erin Doyle Anderson Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Kevin Kocurek Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Marc Olivier Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Mary Jo Baarsch Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Melody Bierman Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Michael Bennett Written Testimony HF 4300 and HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Michael Li Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Michael Li Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Michael Walt Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Mike Gelhar Written Testimony HF 4300 and HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Minnesota Gun Rights Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
MN Gun Owners Caucus Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
MN Gun Owners Caucus Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Molly Leutz Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Moundsview Students Demand Action Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
NRA Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
NRA Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Pete Steinhagen Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Protect Minnesota Written Testimony HF 601 and HF4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Rachel Dick Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Ram Defense LLC Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Ronnie Jaenisch Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Steven McCarney Written Testimony HF 4300 and HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Steven Moe Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Steven Trinkle Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Ted Pillera Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Toney Townley Written Testimony HF 601.pdf (2/28/2024)
Toney Townley Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Warner Gouin Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Gretchen Damon Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Committee Agenda 2.29.24.pdf (2/28/2024)
Jim Rice Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Roger Fox Written Testimony HF 601 and HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
MN American Academy of Pediatrics Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/28/2024)
Allen Soderbeck Written Testimony HF 4300.pdf (2/29/2024)

Labor and Industry Finance and Policy

2/29/2024
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HF 3488 (Stephenson) Compensation provided for minors appearing in Internet content creation.

HF 4011 (Berg) Surgical smoke evacuation system policies required
Ann Jones, retired peri-operative registered nurse
John Zender, current peri-operative registered nurse and firefighter

HF 3957 (Greenman) Occupational health and safety provisions modified
Laura Zajac, Deputy Chief General Counsel, Department of Labor and Industry

If you would like to testify or present materials to the committee please contact the Committee Administrator Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by 5pm on Wednesday, February 28

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Bills Added:
HF3488 (Stephenson) - Minors appearing in Internet content creation provided compensation.
HF3957 (Greenman) - Occupational health and safety provisions modified.
HF4011 (Berg) - Surgical smoke evacuation system policies required.
Attachments:
HF4011-0 Completed FN.pdf (2/23/2024)
022724 - MNA Letter of Support for HF4011-SF3948.pdf (2/28/2024)
Heesch_K_NURS751_PolicyBriefFinal.pdf (2/28/2024)
H3488A3.pdf (2/28/2024)
Smoke One Pager Citations_Fillable_Multiline_100723 (1).pdf.pdf (2/28/2024)
MN Surgical Smoke Legislation One Pager.pdf (2/28/2024)

Human Services Finance

2/29/2024
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I. Department of Health Presentation on Background Studies.

II. HF3990 (Hollins) - 2022 appropriation for elimination of duplicative background studies replaced, and money appropriated.

III. HF3643 (Noor) - Covered emergency medical assistance services modified.

*Agenda items may be added or removed.

HANDOUTS: All handouts must be provided electronically to the Committee Administrator and Committee Legislative Assistant at least 12 hours prior to the start of a committee meeting. Handouts should be in accessible (Optical Character Recognition) format for posting to the committee webpage. Contact the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov to submit handouts or for more information about acceptable electronic formats.

TESTIFYING: In-person public testimony will be taken as time allows. Testifiers must contact the Committee Administrator at sean.herring@house.mn.gov by 5pm the day prior to the hearing in order to sign up to testify. Written testimony is encouraged and will be posted on the committee webpage.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Human Services Finance webpage.

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Bills Added:
HF3990 (Hollins) - 2022 appropriation for elimination of duplicative background studies replaced, and money appropriated.
HF3643 (Noor) - Covered emergency medical assistance services modified.
Attachments:
HF3643 - Hennepin Healthcare One Pager (2-28-27).pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3643 - Unidos MN Letter of Support (2-28-27).pdf (2/28/2024)
Letter on MDH Background Studies - LeadingAge MN, Care Providers MN, MN Home Care Association, Residential Providers Association, MN Hospitals Association (2-28-24.pdf (2/28/2024)
MDH - Background Studies Presentation (2-28-27).pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3643 - HR Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
2-29-24 Human Services Finance Committee Agenda.pdf (2/29/2024)

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/29/2024
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1. HF 4021 (Frederick) Changes made to provisions in Minnesota Human Rights Act, and civil penalty and punitive damages provided.
2. HF 3640 (Her) Discrimination based on source of income prohibited.
3. HF 3860 (Curran) State Board of Civil Legal Aid created.
4. HF 3868 (Curran) Uniform Commercial Code amendments adopted to accommodate emerging technologies.
5. HF 4157 (Feist) Provisions modified for sharing educational data designated as directory information.
6. HF 3625 (Stephenson) Deep fake election crime modified, and convicted person disqualified from holding elected office.
7. HF 3506 (Stephenson) Civil law; collateral source calculations and contributory fault modified.

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 chair's 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.
LIVESTREAM: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
ACCESSIBILITY: To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access or contact the LCC Accessibility Coordinator at accessibility.coordinator@lcc.mn.gov. To request legislative services for American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) closed captioning services, or live language interpretation services for Hmong, Somali, or Spanish speakers to testify, please contact the committee administrator as soon as possible.
Bills Added:
HF3506 (Stephenson) - Civil law; collateral source calculations and contributory fault modified.
HF3625 (Stephenson) - Deep fake election crime modified, and convicted person disqualified from holding elected office.
HF3640 (Her) - Discrimination based on source of income prohibited.
HF3860 (Curran) - State Board of Civil Legal Aid created.
HF3868 (Curran) - Uniform Commercial Code amendments adopted to accommodate emerging technologies.
HF4021 (Frederick) - Minnesota Human Rights Act provision changes made, and civil penalty and punitive damages provided.
HF4157 (Feist) - Provisions modified for sharing educational data designated as directory information.
Attachments:
HF 3460 Fiscal Note.pdf (2/23/2024)
HF3506-0 (Stephenson).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF3625-0 (Stephenson).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF3640-0 (Her).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF3860-0 (Curran).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF3868-0 (Curran).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF4021-0 (Frederick).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF4157-0 (Feist).pdf (2/23/2024)
HF 3868 Summary Packet from Uniform Law Commission.pdf (2/23/2024)
2.22.24 Minutes.pdf (2/23/2024)
H3860DE2 (Curran).pdf (2/27/2024)
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers Testimony on HF 3640.pdf (2/27/2024)
Minnesotans for Lawsuit Reform Testimony on HF 3506.pdf (2/28/2024)
Insurance Federation of MN and American Property Casualty Insurance Association Testimony on HF 3506.pdf (2/28/2024)
H4021A3 (Frederick).pdf (2/28/2024)
H3506A2 (Stephenson).pdf (2/28/2024)
H3506A1 (Niska).pdf (2/28/2024)
H3506A4 (Niska).pdf (2/28/2024)
H4021A2 (Niska).pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4021 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3860 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3640 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3625 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 3506 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF 4157 House Research Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
Minnesota Housing Partnership Testimony on HF 3640.pdf (2/28/2024)
David F. Fisher Testimony on HF 3625.pdf (2/28/2024)
2.29.24 Agenda.pdf (2/28/2024)
Department of Human Rights Handout on HF 3640.pdf (2/29/2024)

Education Finance

2/29/2024
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Approval of the Minutes from February 22nd, 2024
HF 3378 (Youakim) Building Assets, Reducing Risks Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 3822 (Hill) Process for approving community education adults with disabilities programs modified, and reporting required.
HF 3998 (Clardy) Intermediate school districts funding provided for special education registered apprenticeship programs, and money appropriated.
HF 3360 (Clardy) Driver education program access expanded for low-income students, driver education work group established, report required, and money appropriated.

Agenda items may be added or changed.

Notes:
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For questions about the agenda or the committee, please contact the Committee Administrator, Polly Cerkvenik, at polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5524.

Public Testimony:
If you are interested in providing testimony on the scheduled please contact the committee administrator at: polly.cerkvenik@house.mn.gov no later than 2pm on Wednesday, February 28th. Written testimony is encouraged. Testimony may be limited.
Bills Added:
HF3378 (Youakim) - Building Assets, Reducing Risks Center funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3822 (Hill) - Process for approving community education adults with disabilities programs modified, and reporting required.
HF3998 (Clardy) - Intermediate school districts funding provided for special education registered apprenticeship programs, and money appropriated.
HF3360 (Clardy) - Driver education program access expanded for low-income students, driver education work group established, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H3360A1.pdf (2/26/2024)
H3822DE1.pdf (2/26/2024)
HF3378 Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3998 Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3360 Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3822 Summary.pdf (2/28/2024)
BARR_onepager_HF 3378-SF3539.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3378 Letters of Support - Combined.pdf (2/28/2024)
adultswithdisabilityFY25 (1).pdf (2/28/2024)
CMAH - Driver Education Access HF3360 Letter February 27 2024.pdf (2/28/2024)
ITRAC Handout.pdf (2/28/2024)
Ed Finance Agenda 2.29.24.pdf (2/28/2024)
In support of HF3360.pdf (2/28/2024)
Apprenticeship Flier for Legislators 2.28.24.pdf (2/29/2024)
Ramsey County Drivers License Support - Ling Becker.pdf (2/29/2024)

Higher Education Finance and Policy

2/29/2024
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Informational overview of the University of Minnesota's capital investment request.

Informational overview of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities capital investment request.

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Attachments:
House Higher Ed Hearing Capital Final.pdf (2/26/2024)
2024 HEAPR_House Higher Ed Cmte_2.22.24.pdf (2/26/2024)
2024 Minnesota State Capital Request.pdf (2/28/2024)
2024 Minnesota State HEAPR Lists_Feb2024.pdf (2/28/2024)
Minnesota State Capital Request Presentation.pdf (2/28/2024)
Feb 29 Higher Education Agenda.pdf (2/28/2024)

Health Finance and Policy

2/29/2024
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HF4200 (Feist): Continued publication of annual adverse health event report required, retaliation against patient care staff prohibited, and enforcement provided.

HF3700 (Smith): Notice and public hearings for hospital closures, curtailment of operations, relocation of services, and cessation in offering services governing requirements modified; penalties provided; and right of first refusal before the sale of hospital or hospital campus established.

HF4210 (Reyer): Hospital behavioral health crisis intervention team requirements established, behavioral health crisis intervention grant program for hospitals established, provisions preventing violence against health care workers modified, public disclosure of emergency department wait times required, and money appropriated.

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Bills Added:
HF3700 (Smith) - Notice and public hearings for hospital closures, curtailment of operations, relocation of services, and cessation in offering services governing requirements modified; penalties provided; and right of first refusal before the sale of hospital or hospital campus established.
HF4200 (Feist) - Continued publication of annual adverse health event report required, retaliation against patient care staff prohibited, and enforcement provided.
HF4210 (Reyer) - Hospital and violence intervention team safety requirements established, hospitals required to have a secure online portal for reporting of violence incidents and threats of violence, de-escalation training required for all hospital health care workers, and report required.
Attachments:
HFP Minutes 36th 2-22-2024.docx (2/28/2024)
H3700A1-4560246786881116355.pdf (2/28/2024)
H4210DE1-1-8733642740345263722.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF3700 HRS.pdf (2/28/2024)
HF4200 HRS.pdf (2/28/2024)
Health Finance & Policy Agenda 02.29.24.docx (2/28/2024)
Written Testimony_HF3700_HF4200_HF4210.pdf (2/29/2024)
H3700A2-2-10965867019509280261.pdf (2/29/2024)
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