STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY FIRST SESSION
JOBS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DIVISION MINUTES
Representative Tim Mahoney, Chair of the Jobs and Economic Development Finance Division, called the meeting to order at 9:02 on April 24, 2020. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
MAHONEY, Tim
NOOR, Mohamud
GUNTHER, Bob
BACKER, Jeff
CLAFLIN, Anne
DAVNIE, Jim
ECKLUND, Rob
HALEY, Barb
HASSAN, Hodan
KOEGEL, Erin
KOZNICK, Jon
MEKELAND, Shane
MORAN, Rena
ROBBINS, Kristin
STEPHENSON, Zack
SUNDIN, Mike
XIONG, Jay
Excused:
BAKER, Dave
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development gave a presentation on federal and state efforts thus far to help businesses.
The following individuals testified:
Kevin McKinnon, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development
HF 1507 (Stephenson) Minnesota investment fund grant program limits modified, job training grant program modified, and money appropriated.
Rep. Stephenson presented HF 1507.
Rep. Stephenson moved that HF 1507 be referred to the committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. Stephenson moved the DE2 amendment. THE MOTION PASSES. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on the DE2 amendment:
Mihailo Temali, Neighborhood Development Center
Renay Dossman, Neighborhood Development Center
Elaine Rasmussen, Social Impact Now
Rep. Robbins moved the A4 amendment.
The following indidividuals testified on the A4 amendment:
Tim Penny, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Rep. Robbins requested a role call vote on the A4 amendment.
AYES
GUNTHER, Bob
HALEY, Barb
KOZNICK, Jon
MEKELAND, Shane
ROBBINS, Kristin
NAYES
MAHONEY, Tim
NOOR, Mohamud
CLAFLIN, Anne
DAVNIE, Jim
HASSAN, Hodan
KOEGEL, Erin
MORAN, Rena
SUNDIN, Mike
STEPHENSON, Zack
XIONG, Jay
ABSTAINED
BACKER, Jeff
ABSENT
BAKER, Dave
ECKLUND, Rob
With a vote of 10 NAYES, 5 AYES, 1 ABSTAINED, 2 ABSENT, THE MOTION FAILED. A4 IS NOT ADOPTED.
Rep. Davnie moved the A5 amendment.
Rep. Davnie requested a roll call vote on the A5 amendment.
AYES
MAHONEY, Tim
NOOR, Mohamud
GUNTHER, Bob
CLAFLIN, Anne
DAVNIE, Jim
ECKLUND, Rob
HASSAN, Hodan
KOEGEL, Erin
MORAN, Rena
ROBBINS, Kristin
SUNDIN, Mike
STEPHENSON, Zack
XIONG, Jay
NAYES
HALEY, Barb
KOZNICK, Jon
MEKELAND, Shane
ABSTAINED
BACKER, Jeff
ABSENT
BAKER, Dave
With a vote of 13 AYES, 3 NAYES, 1 ABSTAINED, 1 ABSENT THE MOTION PASSES. THE A6 AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED.
Rep. Davnie moved the A6 amendment.
Rep. Davnie requested a roll call vote on the A6 amendment.
AYES
MAHONEY, Tim
NOOR, Mohamud
GUNTHER, Bob
CLAFLIN, Anne
DAVNIE, Jim
ECKLUND, Rob
HASSAN, Hodan
KOEGEL, Erin
MORAN, Rena
SUNDIN, Mike
STEPHENSON, Zack
XIONG, Jay
NAYES
HALEY, Barb
KOZNICK, Jon
MEKELAND, Shane
ROBBINS, Kristin
ABSTAINED
BACKER, Jeff
ABSTENT
BAKER, Dave
With a vote of 10 AYES, 4 NAYES, 1 ABSTAINED, 1 ABSENT, THE MOTION PASSES. THE A6 AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED.
Rep. Mahoney moved to allow non partisan staff to make technical changes to reflect the will of the committee. THE MOTION PASSES.
Rep. Stephenson renewed the motion that HF 1507 as amended be referred to the committee on Ways and Means and requested a roll call vote.
AYES
MAHONEY, Tim
NOOR, Mohamud
GUNTHER, Bob
CLAFLIN, Anne
DAVNIE, Jim
ECKLUND, Rob
HASSAN, Hodan
KOEGEL, Erin
MORAN, Rena
SUNDIN, Mike
STEPHENSON, Zack
XIONG, Jay
NAYES
BACKER, Jeff
HALEY, Barb
KOZNICK, Jon
MEKELAND, Shane
ROBBINS, Kristin
ABSENT
BACKER, Dave
With a vote of 12 AYES, 5 NAYES, and 1 ABSENT THE MOTION PREVAILS. HF 1507 AS AMENDED IS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.
Rep. Tim Mahoney adjourned the meeting at 10:52 AM.
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Representative Tim Mahoney, Chair
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Josh Kilgard, Committee Legislative Assistant