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TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 10, 2021

TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING – State Government Finance & Elections Committee
2021-2022 Regular Session

STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCE & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES

Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair of the Committee, called the virtual State Government Finance & Elections Committee meeting to order at 6:45 PM, March 10, 2021 pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was conducted over Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services and Facebook Live.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane

A quorum was present.

Representative Carlson moved that the minutes from the committee meeting on March 9, 2021 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Chair Nelson moved to reconsider the motion made on HF1585 on March 9th. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF1585 (Klevorn); Allowing school boards to give school credit for serving as a trainee election judge; requiring appointing authorities to recruit bilingual high school students to serve as trainee election judges; appropriating money.

Chair Nelson held HF1585 over for possible inclusion in a Committee Omnibus bill.

Representative Masin moved to adopt the Local Government Division Report on HF702. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE REPORT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Nelson moved HF702 be referred to the General Register.

HF702 (Becker-Finn); Allowing cities and towns to require additional licensing for hotels.

Chair Nelson moved Amendment H0702A1-1. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF702, as amended:
The Honorable Jamie Becker-Finn, State Representative
Joe Adams, Deputy Police Chief, City of Roseville
The Honorable John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney
Pat Trudgeon, City Manager, City of Roseville

Chair Nelson renewed the motion to refer HF702, as amended, to the General Register.

The clerk noted the roll.

AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane

NAYS
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve

With a vote of 12 AYES and 1 NAY, THE MOTION PREVAILS.

Chair Nelson moved HF1869 be referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance & Civil Law.

HF1869 (Becker-Finn); Modifying various provisions governing or administered by the secretary of state.

Chair Nelson moved Amendment H1869A4. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF1869, as amended:
The Honorable Jamie Becker-Finn, State Representative
Samm Bonawitz, Director of Government Relations, Office of the Secretary of State
Kristi Lahti-Johnson, Responsible Authority and Data Practices Compliance Official, Hennepin County
Amber Bougie, Chief Deputy Recorder, Hennepin County

Chair Nelson renewed the motion to refer HF1869, as amended, to the Committee on Judiciary Finance & Civil Law.

The clerk noted the roll.

AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane

With a vote of 13 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILS.

Chair Nelson moved to refer HF2080 to the Committee on Judiciary Finance & Civil Law.

HF2080 (Schultz); Providing for compliance with section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Publication 1075 for certain individuals with access to federal tax information; classifying data.

The following testified on HF2080:
The Honorable Jen Schultz, State Representative
Lee Ho, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Revenue

Chair Nelson renewed the motion to refer FH2080 to the Committee on Judiciary Finance & Civil Law.

The clerk noted the roll.

AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane

With a vote of 13 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILS.

Representative Masin moved to adopt the Local Government Division Report on HF1359. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE REPORT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Nelson moved to refer HF1359 to the General Register.

HF1359 (Freiberg); Authorizing towns and certain political subdivisions to establish inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to property owners.

The following testified on HF1359:
The Honorable Mike Freiberg, State Representative
Jeannine Clancy, Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
Kyle Colvin, Manager of Wastewater Planning & Engineering Programs, Metropolitan Council
Patricia Nauman, Executive Director, Metro Cities

Chair Nelson renewed the motion to refer HF1359 to the General Register.

The clerk noted the roll.

AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane

With a vote of 13 AYES and 0 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILS.

Chair Nelson moved HF801 be referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HF801 (Morrison); Establishing a prescription drug affordability board and prescription drug affordability advisory council; providing for prescription drug cost reviews and remedies; requiring a report; appropriating money.

Chair Nelson moved Amendment H0801A4. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

The following testified on HF801, as amended:
The Honorable Kelly Morrison, State Representative
Travis Paulson, Patients for Affordable Drugs Now
Peter Fjelstad, Senior Director for State Policy, PhRMA

Chair Nelson renewed the motion to refer HF801, as amended, to the Committee on Ways & Means.

The clerk noted the roll.

AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene

NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane

With a vote of 8 AYES and 5 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILS.

Representative Elkins moved to rerefer HF58 to the Committee on Health Finance & Policy.

HF58 (Elkins); Requiring manufacturers to report and maintain prescription drug prices; requiring the filing of health plan prescription drug formularies; health care coverage; establishing requirements for a prescription benefit tool; requiring prescription drug benefit transparency and disclosure.

The following testified on HF58:
Peter Fjelstad, Senior Director for State Policy, PhRMA
Leanne Gassaway, Vice President of State Government Affairs, CVS Health
Brett Michelin, Senior Director of State Government Affairs, Association for Accessible Medicines

Representative Elkins renewed the motion to rerefer HF58 to the Committee on Health Finance & Policy.

The clerk noted the roll.

AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
PELOWSKI, Gene

NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane

With a vote of 8 AYES and 5 NAYS, THE MOTION PREVAILS.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.






Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair



Sydney Spreck, Committee Legislative Assistant
More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF0702 (Becker-Finn) - Cities and towns allowed to require additional licensing for hotels.
  • HF1359 (Freiberg) - Towns and political subdivision authorized to established inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to property owners.
  • HF0058 (Elkins) - Manufacturers required to report and maintain prescription drug prices, health plan prescription drug formularies filing required, health care coverage provisions modified, prescription benefit tool requirements established, and prescription drug benefit transparency and disclosure required.
  • HF1869 (Becker-Finn) - Secretary of state governing provisions modified.
  • HF0801 (Morrison) - Prescription drug affordability board and prescription drug affordability advisory council established, prescription drug cost reviews and remedies provided, report required, and money appropriated.
  • HF2080 (Schultz) - National criminal history record checks; compliance provided with section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Publication 1075 for individuals with access to federal tax information, and data classified.
House TV Video:
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02:25 - HF702 (Becker-Finn) Cities and towns allowed to require additional licensing for hotels.
17:35 - HF1869 (Becker-Finn) Secretary of state governing provisions modified.
31:35 - HF2080 (Schultz) National criminal history record checks; compliance provided with section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Publication 1075 for individuals with access to federal tax information, and data classified.
38:40 - HF1359 (Freiberg) Towns and political subdivision authorized to established inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to property owners.
50:40 - HF801 (Morrison) Prescription drug affordability board and prescription drug affordability advisory council established, prescription drug cost reviews and remedies provided, report required, and money appropriated.
1:04:20 - HF58 (Elkins) Manufacturers required to report and maintain prescription drug prices, health plan prescription drug formularies filing required, health care coverage provisions modified, prescription benefit tool requirements established, and prescription drug benefit transparency and disclosure required.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.


HF702 (Becker-Finn) Cities and towns allowed to require additional licensing for hotels.
***vote on HF702 by 7:05 p.m.***

HF1869 (Becker-Finn) Secretary of state governing provisions modified.
***vote on HF1869 by 7:25 p.m.***

HF2080 (Schultz) A bill for an act relating to national criminal history record checks; providing for compliance with section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS Publication 1075 for certain individuals with access to federal tax information; classifying data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 270B.13, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299C.
***vote on HF2080 by 7:40 p.m.***

HF1359 (Freiberg) Towns and political subdivision authorized to established inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to property owners.
***vote on HF1359 by 7:50 p.m.***

HF801 (Morrison) Prescription drug affordability board and prescription drug affordability advisory council established, prescription drug cost reviews and remedies provided, report required, and money appropriated.
***vote on HF801 by 8:15 p.m.***

HF58 (Elkins) Manufacturers required to report and maintain prescription drug prices, health plan prescription drug formularies filing required, health care coverage provisions modified, prescription benefit tool requirements established, and prescription drug benefit transparency and disclosure required.
***vote on HF58 by 8:40 p.m.***

*Agenda items may be added or removed.
**Amendment deadline has been extended to 5 pm, the business day before the hearing.**

TESTIFYING: If you would like to testify or submit written testimony, please email the committee administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn no later than 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing. Testimony will be limited and as time permits, therefore written testimony is encouraged. Please plan accordingly.

HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format with Optical Character Recognition ability and emailed to the committee administrator at amanda.rudolph@house.mn no later than 5 p.m. the business day before the hearing.

DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the State Government Finance and Elections Committee webpage https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/committees/home/92009

VIEW HEARING: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

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