STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-NINE 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, March 8, 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.
Representative Klevorn. moved that the minutes for March 4, 2022, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Nelson moved HF3666, as amended.
Representative Greenman moved Amendment H3666A3. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Greenman presented HF3666, as amended, elections; intimidation of officials prohibited, election duty administration by official interference prohibited, and penalties provided.
Representative Greenman renewed the motion that HF3666, as amended, be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The clerk noted the roll.
AYES
NELSON, Michael V. - Chair
CARLSON, Andrew - Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin
ELKINS, Steve
GREENMAN, Emma
KLEVORN, Ginny
MASIN, Sandra
NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
DRAZKOWSKI, Steve
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane
EXCUSED
PELOWSKI, Gene
With a vote of 7 AYES, 5 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Chair Nelson moved that HF3190, as amended, be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Long presented HF3190, as amended, campaign finance; communication express advocacy definition modified, independent expenditure disclaimer additional information required, and Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board directed to adopt rules on small electronic communication disclaimer requirements.
Testifying:
Jeff Sigurdson, Executive Director, Minnesota Campaign Finance Board
Chair Nelson renewed the motion that HF3190, as amended, be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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
NAYS
NASH, Jim - Minority Lead
KOZNICK, Jon
NEU BRINDLEY, Anne
QUAM, Duane
EXCUSED
PELOWSKI, Gene
With a vote of 8 AYES, 4 NAYS, and 1 EXCUSED, THE MOTION PREVAILED
Representative Nash moved that HF3805 be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Representative Nash presented HF3805, Capitol Area Security Advisory Committee sunset removed.
Testifying:
Katie Mae Knutson, Legislative Affairs Director, Department of Public Safety
Chris Guevin, Director, Facilities Management
Representative Nash renewed the motion that HF3805 be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 AM.
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Representative Michael V. Nelson, Chair
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Benjamin Brinks, Committee Legislative Assistant