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State Government Finance and Elections

FORTY-THIRD MEETING

2021-2022 Regular Session - Tuesday, February 22, 2022

STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-SECOND SESSION


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 8:31 AM, February 22, 2022 pursuant to House rule 10.01. The meeting was conducted over Zoom and broadcast via House Public Information Services.

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
QUAM, Duane

Members Excused:
PELOWSKI, Gene

A quorum was present.

Chair Nelson moved that HF3346 be referred to the General Register.

Representative Lillie presented HF3346, labor agreement and compensation plans ratified, and memorandums of understanding ratified.

Testifying:
Michelle Weber, Executive Director, Legislative Coordination Commission
Commissioner Jim Schowalter, MMB
Chris Dale, Labor Relations Representative, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3346 be referred to the General Registry.

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
QUAM, Duane

EXCUSED
PELOWSKI, Gene

With a vote of 12 AYES and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED

Vice Chair Carlson assumed the gavel at 8:56 AM.

Chair Nelson moved that HF3093 be referred to the General Registry.

Chair Nelson moved Amendment H3093A22. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Nelson presented HF3093, as amended, trust account requirement changed.

Testifying:
Britta Reitan, Deputy Commissioner, MMB
Ryan Baumtrog, Assistant Commissioner, MHFA
Mark Brunner, Manufactured & Modular Home Association of Minnesota

Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3093, as amended, be referred 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
QUAM, Duane

EXCUSED
PELOWSKI, Gene

With a vote of 12 AYES and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED

Chair Nelson moved that HF3087 be referred to the General Register.

Chair Nelson moved Amendment H3087A22. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Nelson presented HF3087, as amended, Executive Council collateral types specified for approval for commissioner of management and budget deposit.

Testifying:
Jennifer Hassemer, Assistant Commissioner, MMB

Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3087, as amended, be referred 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

NAYS
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
QUAM, Duane

EXCUSED
PELOWSKI, Gene

With a vote of 10 AYES, 2 NAY, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED

Chair Nelson assumed the gavel at 9:21AM.

Representative Masin moved that the minutes for February 17, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 AM.



__________________________________________
Representative Michael Nelson, Chair


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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3346 (Lillie) - Labor agreement and compensation plans ratified, and memorandums of understanding ratified.
  • HF3087 (Nelson) - Executive Council collateral types specified for approval for commissioner of management and budget deposit.
  • HF3093 (Nelson) - Trust account requirements changed.
House TV Video:
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02:12 - HF3346 (Lillie) Labor agreement and compensation plans ratified, and memorandums of understanding ratified.
25:31 - HF3093 (Nelson, M) Trust account requirement changed.
40:57 - HF3087 (Nelson, M) Executive Council collateral types specified for approval for commissioner of management and budget deposit.
Runs 55 minutes.


*HF3346 (Lillie) Labor agreement and compensation plans ratified, and memorandums of understanding ratified.
*HF3087 (Nelson, M) Executive Council collateral types specified for approval for commissioner of management and budget deposit.
*HF3093 (Nelson, M) Trust account requirement changed.

*Agenda items may be added or removed.

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