STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-FOURTH 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 24, 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
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
A quorum was present.
Representative Klevorn moved that the minutes for February 22, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Presentation on the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board member appointee, Stephen Swanson.
Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, introduced Stephen Swanson.
Testifying:
Stephen Swanson, Board Member, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Chair Nelson moved that Stephen Swanson be appointed to the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
QUAM, Duane
NAYS
KOZNICK, Jon
EXCUSED
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
With a vote of 11 AYES, 1 NAY, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Presentation on the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board member appointee, David Asp.
Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, introduced David Asp.
Testifying:
David Asp, Attorney, Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP
Chair Nelson moved that David Asp be appointed to the Governor’s Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
BAHNER, Kristin
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
KOZNICK, Jon
MASIN, Sandra
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
PELOWSKI, Gene
ABSTAIN
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
EXCUSED
QUAM, Duane
With a vote of 11 AYES, 1 ABSTAIN, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF3035 be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Hornstein presented HF3035, legislative auditor required to conduct a special review of specified aspects of the Southwest light rail transit project, and money appropriated.
Testifying:
Judy Randall, Legislative Auditor
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3035 be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF3557 be referred to the General Register.
Representative Marquart presented HF3557, terminating principal campaign committee allowed to donate to school boards.
Chair Nelson moved that HF3557 be laid over for future consideration.
Chair Nelson moved that HF2683 be laid over for possible inclusion.
Representative Drazkowski presented HF2683, individuals required to file a statement of economic interest following their registration as a lobbyist.
Testifying:
Matt Dean, Former House Member
Abbey Bryduck, President, Minnesota Government Relations Council
Eric Hyland, Minnesota Government Relations Council
Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF2683 be laid over for possible inclusion.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
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Representative Michael Nelson, Chair
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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant