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Ways and Means

THIRTEENTH MEETING

2017-2018 Regular Session - Monday, March 20, 2017

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTEENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETIETH SESSION

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Knoblach, Chair of the Ways & Means Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:20AM on Monday, March 20, 2017 in the Room 200 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:


KNOBLACH, Jim, Chair
VOGEL, Bob VC
ANDERSON, Sarah
BAKER, Dave
CARLSON, Lyndon
CORNISH, Tony
DAVIDS, Greg
DEAN, Matt
DETTMER, Bob
FABIAN, Dan
GAROFALO, Pat
GUNTHER, Bob
HAMILTON, Rod
HAUSMAN, Alice
HILSTROM, Deb
HORNSTEIN, Frank
LIEBLING, Tina
LOON, Jenifer
MARQUART, Paul
MURPHY, Erin
NORNES, Bud
PELOWSKI, Gene
TORKELSON, Paul
URDAHL, Dean
WAGENIUS, Jean


Excused:
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
POPPE, Jeanne

Representative Knoblach called the meeting to order at 10:20AM a quorum was present.

Representative Carlson moved that the minutes of March 13, 2017 be approved
MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Knoblach moved HF140 be referred to the General Register

HF140 (Sondra Erickson) Teacher licensing system restructured, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board established, all teacher licensing and support personnel licensing and credentialing authority transferred to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, rulemaking provided, report required, and money appropriated.

Representative Erickson introduced the A28 Amendment

Representative Knoblach moved to adopt the A28 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED

Representative Erickson introduced the A29 Amendment

Representative Knoblach moved to adopt the A29 Amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED


Representative Erickson presented HF140

Representative Knoblach renewed his motion to refer HF140 as amended to the General Register
THE MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Knoblach moved HF326 be referred to the General Register

HF326 (Jeff Howe) Paynesville; Trunk Highway 23 segment dedicated as Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth L. Olson Highway.

Representative Howe presented HF326

Representative Knoblach renewed his motion to refer HF326 to the General Register THE MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Knoblach moved HF1659 be referred to the General Register

HF1659 (Dario Anselmo) Transportation management organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area funding provided, and money appropriated.

Representative Amselmo introduced the A1 Amendment

Representative Knoblach moved to adopt the A1 Amendment THE MOTION PREVAILED AND THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED

Representative Amselmo presented HF1659

Representative Knoblach renewed his motion to refer HF1659 as amended to the General Registry MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Hamilton moved HF1545 be referred to the General Register

HF1545 (Rod Hamilton) Food Safety and Defense Task force extended, and animal definition modified.

Representative Hamilton presented HF1545

Representative Hamilton renewed his motion to refer HF1545 to the General Registry
MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Knoblach requested testimony on the Budget Resolution
The following individuals testified:

Scott Croonquist, Association of Metro School Districts
Beth Kadoun, MN Chamber of Commerce

Representative Garofalo moved HF1620 be referred to the General Register

HF1620 (Pat Garofalo) Minnesota investment fund's local government loan repayment funds restrictions on use temporarily modified.

Representative Garofalo renewed his motion to refer HF1620 to the General Registry
MOTION PREVAILED

Representative Knoblach resumed testimony on the Budget Resolution

Peter Nelson, Center for the American Experiment, testified

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00PM






Representative Jim Knoblach, Chair




Jean Cottington, Committee Legislative Assistant







More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF140 (Erickson) - Teacher licensing system restructured, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board established, all teacher licensing and support personnel licensing and credentialing authority transferred to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, rulemaking provided, and report required.
  • HF326 (Howe) - Paynesville; Trunk Highway 23 segment dedicated as Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth L. Olson Highway.
  • HF1659 (Anselmo) - Transportation management organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area funding provided, and money appropriated.
  • HF1545 (Hamilton) - Omnibus agriculture bill.
  • HF1620 (Garofalo) - Minnesota investment fund's local government loan repayment funds restrictions on use temporarily modified.
House TV Video:
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00:32 - Discussion related to budget resolution matters.
03:06 - HF140 (Erickson) Teacher licensing system restructured, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board established, all teacher licensing and support personnel licensing and credentialing authority transferred to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, rulemaking provided, report required, and money appropriated.
37:35 - HF326 (Howe) Paynesville; Trunk Highway 23 segment dedicated as Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth L Olson Highway.
41:14 - HF1659 (Anselmo) Transportation management organizations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area funding provided, and money appropriated.
45:00 - HF1545 (Hamilton) Food Safety and Defense Task force extended, and animal definition modified.
47:15 - Budget target testimony.
1;01:40 - HF1620 (Garofalo) Minnesota investment fund's local government loan repayment funds restrictions on use temporarily modified.
1:09:17 - Budget target testimony.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.


When the Committee completes work on the bills on the agenda it will entertain Budget Resolution testimony.