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Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

2/20/2025
I. H.F. 47 (Schultz) – Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified

II. H.F 335 (Johnson, P) - Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding
*this bill will be laid over

Bills Added:
HF47 (Schultz) - Provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers modified.
HF335 (Johnson) - Greater Minnesota business development public infrastructure grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Commerce Finance and Policy

2/20/2025
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Minutes

III. HF 747 (Niska) Minnesota Business Corporation Act modified.

IV. HF1014 (Reyer) Minnesota Insurance Guarantee Association board allowed to request financial information for insureds.

V. HF 320 (Perryman) Auto dealers allowed to participate in auto shows, and auto shows in which auto dealers may participate established.

VI. HF 400 (Perryman) Commissioner of commerce required to defray costs to health plan companies for additional benefits.

VII. Adjournment

*Agenda order may be changed
Bills Added:
HF747 (Niska) - Minnesota Business Corporation Act modified.
HF400 (Perryman) - Commissioner of commerce required to defray costs to health plan companies for additional benefits.
HF320 (Perryman) - Auto dealers allowed to participate in auto shows, and auto shows in which auto dealers may participate established.
HF1014 (Reyer) - Minnesota Insurance Guarantee Association board allowed to request financial information from insureds.
Attachments:

Education Finance

2/20/2025
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Bills May Be Taken in Any Order

- HF0056 (Lawrence) - Safe schools aid created, student support personnel aid repealed, and money appropriated.

- HF0780 (Kresha) - Forecast adjustments to prekindergarten through grade 12 education programs made, and money appropriated.

V. Presentations/Discussion

Non-Profit Organization Funding Overview
- House Fiscal Department

VI. Adjournment

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on the scheduled bills should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Bills Added:
HF56 (Lawrence) - Safe schools aid created, student support personnel aid repealed, and money appropriated.
HF780 (Kresha) - Forecast adjustments to prekindergarten through grade 12 education programs made, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Capital Investment

2/20/2025
Capital Investment Governor Bonding Recommendations for State Agencies Presentations:
Minnesota Department of Corrections -
Paul Schnell. Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Corrections

Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
Karin Berkholtz, Deputy Director, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority
Attachments:

Children and Families Finance and Policy

2/19/2025
Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Roll Call
III. DHS presentation on daycare licensing
a. Alyssa Dotson, Director of DHS Licensing
IV. Adjournment

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

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 8:00 AM on the day of the hearing. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints.
Attachments:

Commerce Finance and Policy

2/19/2025
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of the Minutes
III. Discussion on Individual Health Insurance Market Reinsurance
IV. Adjournment
Attachments:

Education Policy

2/19/2025
I. Call To Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Bills

- HF 12 (Scott) - Female sports team participation restricted to the female sex.

V. Adjournment

Testimony: Individuals wishing to testify on HF 12 should contact the Committee Administrator Jody Withers via email at jody.withers@house.mn.gov by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
o Per committee rules, time limits may be enforced for public testimony.
o Written testimony will be accepted, distributed to the Members of the Committee, and included in the committee meeting record. Written testimony should also be submitted by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 18, but the Chair may waive that deadline to accommodate written testimony.


Bills Added:
HF12 (Scott) - Female sports team participation restricted to the female sex.
Attachments:

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

2/19/2025
I) H.F.261 (Koznick) - Grant funding provided for equine-experiential mental health therapy to first responders suffering from PTSD
*this bill will be laid over

II) overview and update from Department of Employment and Economic Development on the technology and infrastructure build out for the paid family and medical leave program
Bills Added:
HF261 (Koznick) - Grant funding provided for equine-experiential mental health therapy to first responders suffering from trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, report required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Human Services Finance and Policy

2/19/2025
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 2/18/2025

III. Department of Human Services

• AC Merz – Presentation on DHS PACE Legislative Report and Acute Care Transitions Advisory Task Force Legislative Report

*This is an informational hearing, public testimony will not be taken
Attachments:

Housing Finance and Policy

2/19/2025
Agenda
I. HF 297 (Igo) – Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
A. Representative Igo – Chair
B. Scott Zahorik - Executive Director Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency (Remote)
C. Julie Marinucci - Deputy County Administrator
II. HF 1067 (Dotseth) – Granting exceptions to income limits of the MN housing Tax credit contribution account grant and loan program for certain workforce housing.
A. Representative Dotseth – Vice Chair
B. Daniel Lightfoot – Senior Intergovernmental Relations Representative
C. Libby Murphy – MHP
D. Skip Duchesnau – Owner, D.W. Jones (Remote)
E. Mark Borseth – Director, Corporate Facilities, Digi-key (Remote)
III. HF 457 (Harder) - Relating to taxation; Income; Proposing refundable credit for conversion of underutilized buildings; allowing grants in lieu of the credit; proposing a sunset for the credit; requiring reports; proposing coding in law in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 290.
A. Representative Harder
B. Sam Friesen – Managing Director of Buildings at Fresh Energy
C. Katie Topinka - Director, Intergovernmental Relations
D. Dan Collison - Senior Director of Business Development and Public Affairs, Sherman Associates
E. Erin Hanafin Berg - Deputy Director, Rethos
F. Melvin Carter – Mayor of St. Paul
G. Joe Spencer - Saint Paul Downtown Alliance

*Agenda Subject to change at the discretion of the Chair
Bills Added:
HF457 (Harder) - Refundable sales and use tax credit proposed for conversion of underutilized buildings, grants in lieu of the credit allowed, credit sunset proposed, and reports required.
HF297 (Igo) - Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1067 (Dotseth) - Exceptions to income limits of the Minnesota housing tax credit contribution account grant and loan program for certain workforce housing projects granted, and matching requirements of the workforce housing development program modified.
Attachments:

Public Safety Finance and Policy

2/19/2025
1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 124 (Berg) Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed.

4. HF 541(Stier) Reimbursement program established for use of force training, and money appropriated.

5. HF 340 (Stier) Crime of fleeing peace officer in motor vehicle modified to add heightened penalty for fleeing in culpably negligent manner, crime of fleeing in motor vehicle and failing to obey certain traffic laws established, and expanded use of tracking devices authorized

6. HF 962 (Novotny) Brady-Giglio Task Force. Note: HF 962 will be the vehicle bill for a delete-all amendment on a Brady-Giglio policy bill. The delete-all will be posted as soon as it is available.

7. 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:
HF962 (Novotny) - Peace officers excluded from discipline for inclusion on Brady-Giglio lists, and report required.
HF124 (Berg) - Acceptance of certain gifts related to a line of duty death of a public safety officer allowed, and local government expenditure authorized for public safety officer killed in line of duty.
HF541 (Stier) - Reimbursement program established for use of force training, and money appropriated.
HF340 (Stier) - Crime of fleeing peace officer in motor vehicle modified to add heightened penalty for fleeing in culpably negligent manner, and crime of fleeing in motor vehicle and failing to obey certain traffic laws established.
Attachments:

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

2/19/2025
1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 753 (Robbins) Licensed veterans organizations authorized to use gross profits from lawful gambling for repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property.

4. HF 733 (Olson) Electronic gambling devices and games restrictions removed.

5. 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:
HF753 (Robbins) - Licensed veterans organizations authorized to use gross profits from lawful gambling for repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property.
HF733 (Olson) - Electronic gambling devices and games restrictions removed.
Attachments:

Taxes

2/18/2025
Audio Available: Download Mp3
I. Call to Order.
II. Department of Revenue Agency Presentation.
V. Department of Revenue Presentation on the 2025 Governor's Budget Proposal.
VI. Adjourn.
****No testimony will be taken on the Department of Revenue presentation on the Governor's 2025 Budget Proposal at this hearing. When language has been introduced, another hearing will be scheduled and testimony will be taken at that time.****
Attachments:

Public Safety Finance and Policy

2/18/2025
1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 341 (Heintzeman) Penalties enhanced and minimum fines established for repeat violations of driving without a valid license.

4. HF 750 (Robbins) Driver's license suspensions expanded to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, and peace officers required to report all cases where a person is believed to have committed vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation.

5. HF 491 (Hill) Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel provided funding for mental health services and outdoor activities, and money appropriated.

6. 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:
HF341 (Heintzeman) - Penalties enhanced and minimum fines established for repeat violations of driving without a valid license.
HF750 (Robbins) - Driver's license suspensions expanded to include all cases where a person is believed to have committed criminal vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation, and peace officers required to report all cases where a person is believed to have committed vehicular homicide or criminal vehicular operation.
HF491 (Hill) - Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel provided funding for mental health services and outdoor activities, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

State Government Finance and Policy

2/18/2025
I. Call to Order

II. Approval of the Previous Meeting Minutes

III. HF1 (Anderson, P.E.) Office of the Inspector General established, powers provided, duties specified, fraud reporting hotline required, agencies required to halt payments when fraud is suspected, agency-based offices of inspector general eliminated, report required, and money appropriated.

IV. HF2 (Davis) Fraud reporting required when an employee of a state agency has reason to suspect fraud, grants management requirements strengthened, and criminal penalty established.

V. Adjournment

*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.

TESTIMONY AND MATERIALS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Individuals wishing to testify or submit written testimony or handouts for the hearing must email the committee administrator by 12 p.m. (noon) the day prior to the hearing. Required testimony information includes name, organization and title (if applicable), email, phone number, and position on the bill. Handouts must be in PDF format with OCR capability.
Bills Added:
HF1 (Anderson) - Office of Inspector General established, powers and duties provided, enhanced grant oversight provided, retaliation prohibited, existing executive Offices of Inspector General transferred or repealed, fraud detection and prevention provided, conforming changes made, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF2 (Davis) - Fraud reporting required when a state employee has reason to suspect fraud, and grants management requirements strengthened.
Attachments:

Rules and Legislative Administration

2/18/2025
Calendar for the Day: February 20, 2025
Attachments:

Human Services Finance and Policy

2/18/2025
I. Call To Order

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes 2/13/2025

III. Department of Human Services

• EIDBI 2025 Licensing Report – Kristy Graume

• Commissioner Gandhi and Elyse Bailey - DHS Budget Director

*This is an informational hearing, public testimony will not be taken
Attachments:

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

2/18/2025
I. H.F. 110 (Hussein) – Hmong American partnership appropriation
II. H.F. 111 (Hussein) – Sanneh Foundation appropriation
III. H.F. 263 (Igo) – Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency creation of a regional hub building
IV. H.F. 105 (Zeleznikar) – Aspirus Lake View Hospital grant for certified nursing assistant training

*these bills will be laid over for consideration in the final omnibus bill
Bills Added:
HF110 (Hussein) - Hmong American Partnership grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF111 (Hussein) - Sanneh Foundation funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF263 (Igo) - Grant to Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency allowed to be used for creation of a regional hub building to provide services, and appropriation of money extended.
HF105 (Zeleznikar) - Aspirus Lake View Hospital grant funding provided for certified nursing assistant training, and money appropriated.
Attachments:

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

2/18/2025
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. 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.
IV. Presentation by the Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board
V. Adjournment

TESTIMONY: If you would like to testify, please email the Committee Administrator, marissa.manteufel@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM on Monday, February 17, 2025. Include the bill number, your name, title and/or organization where applicable, and whether your testimony will be in support of or opposition to the bill.

WRITTEN TESTIMONY & HANDOUTS: Please send electronically in accessible .pdf format to the Committee Administrator, marissa.manteufel@house.mn.gov by 12:00 PM on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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.
Attachments:

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

2/18/2025
DNR Overview
BWSR Overview
Attachments:
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