STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE THIRTY-FIRST MEETING
NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
COMMERCE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Representative Erin Koegel, Co-Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:16 AM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Room 120 of the Capitol Building. The meeting was broadcast via House Public Information Services.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
KOEGEL, Erin, DFL Co-Chair
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Co-Chair
ELKINS, STEVE, Vice-Chair
PERRYMAN, Bernie, Vice-Chair
ALLEN, Keith
BUCK, Shelley
CHA, Ethan
DAVIDS, Greg
DOTSETH, Jeff
FALCONER, Alex
FINKE, Leigh
HANSON, Jess
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
HUOT, John
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
KRESHA, Ron
RYMER, Max
SMITH, Andy
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
WEST, Nolan
A quorum was present.
Representative Elkins moved that the minutes from March 5, 2026, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1606 (Hanson, J.) Nudification technology access prohibited.
Representative Hanson moved that HF1606, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
Representative Hanson moved the H1606DE2 amendment to HF1606, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Hanson and Representative Bahner presented HF1606, as amended.
Representative Hanson renewed the motion that HF1606, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF3733 (Carroll) Recreational camping area owners prohibited from charging fees associated with use of utility services.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF3733 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Carroll presented HF3733.
Testifiers on HF3733:
• Ron Elwood, Attorney, Legal Aid
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF3733 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Co-Chair O’Driscoll requested a division.
The clerk took the hand count.
There being 10 ayes and 10 nays, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Representative Elkins assumed the gavel at 8:45 AM.
HF4071 (Koegel) Various provisions governing securities broker-dealers and broker-dealers’ agents modified, penalties provided, and administrative rulemaking authorized.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF4071 be laid over.
Co-Chair Koegel presented HF4071.
Testifiers on HF4071:
• Sam Smith, State Affairs Director, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF4071 be laid over.
Co-Chair Koegel assumed the gavel at 8:52 AM.
HF743 (Howard) Use of step therapy protocol prohibited for insulin drugs.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF743 be re-referred to the Committee on Health Finance and Policy.
Representative Howard presented HF743.
Testifiers on HF743:
• Cody Holliday, Lobbyist, American Diabetes Association
• Dr. Eduardo Colon, Volunteer, American Disability Association Advocacy Committee
• Drew Uttech, Resident of Rogers, Minnesota
• Dan Endreson, Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Minnesota Council on Health Plans
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF743 be laid over.
HF2627 (Norris) Pet shops prohibited from selling cats and dogs.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF2627 be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law.
Co-Chair Koegel moved the H2627A1 amendment to HF2627. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Norris presented HF2627, as amended.
Testifiers on HF2627:
• Michael Swanson, Owner, Four Paws & A Tail Pet Store
• Aaron Zellhoefer, State Director, Humane World for Animals
• Danielle Hyde, Costumer Service Supervisor, Tri-County Humane Society
• Lauren Calmet, Director of Government Affairs, Pet Advocacy Network
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF2627, as amended, be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 AM
Representative Erin Koegel, DFL Co-Chair
Alex Wheeler, Committee Legislative Assistant