STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY FOURTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-NINTH SESSION
Civil Law and Data Practices
MINUTES
Representative Scott, Chair of the Civil Law and Data Practices Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M. on March 22nd, 2016, in Hearing Room Ten of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
SCOTT, Peggy, Chair
SMITH, Dennis, Vice Chair
GRUENHAGEN, Glenn
HOPPE, Joe
JOHNSON, Brian
LESCH, John
LOHMER, Kathy
PINTO, Dave
VOGEL, Bob
ZERWAS, Nick
Excused members:
HILSTROM, Debra
SCHOEN, Dan
Chair Scott called the meeting to order at 8:15 A.M. A quorum was present.
Representative Zerwas moved to approve the minutes of March 17h, 2016. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2866-(McNamara)
Invasive special control provided, wild rice license requirements modified, streamlined review of plans and regulations provided, civil penalties provided and modified, and report required.
Representative Hoppe moved that HF2866 be re-referred to the committee on Government Operations and Elections.
Testifying on HF2866:
Representative Denny McNamara
Ann Pierce, Section Manager Ecological Management, DNR
Representative Hoppe renewed his motion that HF2866 be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Elections. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1586-(Hoppe)
Bad faith assertions of patent infringements prohibited, and enforcement provided.
Representative Hoppe moved that HF1586 be re-refereed to the General Register.
Testifying on HF1586:
Representative Joe Hoppe
Tess Rice, Minnesota Bankers Association, General Counsel
Representative Hoppe renewed his motion that HF1586 be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
SF107-(Zerwas)
Patient designated caregiver opportunity and patient aftercare needs requirements.
Representative Zerwas moved that SF107 be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Zerwas moved to incorporate the following oral amendment to SF107: On page 4 line 4.14 change “2016 to 2017.” THE AMENDMENT WAS INCORPORATED.
Testifying on SF107:
Representative Nick Zerwas
Representative Zerwas renewed his motion that SF107 be re-referred as amended to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2641-(Smith)
Tax debt included as debt that is covered under debt settlement services regulation.
Representative Smith moved that HF2641 be re-referred to the General Register.
Testifying on HF2641:
Representative Dennis Smith
Ron Elwood, Legal Services Advocacy Project
Representative Smith renewed his motion that HF2889 be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF2954-(Loon)
Motor vehicle distribution unfair practices regulated.
Representative Hoppe moved that HF2954 be re-referred to the General Register.
Testifying on HF2954:
Representative Joe Hoppe
Amber Backhaus, MN Auto Dealers Association.
At 8:35 A.M. Chair Scott called a recess.
At 8:40 A.M. Chair Scott reconvened the meeting.
Representative Hoppe renewed his motion that HF2954 be re-referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 A.M.
Representative Peggy Scott, Chair
Alex Pouliot, Committee Legislative Assistant