STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIRTY-SEVENTH 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 Wednesday, March 25, 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
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
Members excused:
BUCK, Shelley
A quorum was present.
Representative Davids moved that the minutes from March 24, 2026, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4347 (Bierman) Quantity limits on coverage for home care nursing services prohibited, and home care nursing defined.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF4347 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Bierman presented HF4347.
Testifiers on HF4347:
• Brandon Walter, Resident of Minnesota
• Katherine Chambers, Resident of Minnesota
• Cameo Zehnder, Chief Administrative Officer, Pediatric Home Services
• Chelsey Olson, Legislative and Health Policy Manager, Minnesota Council on health Plans
• Kelly Wolfe, Senior Director of Government Relations, Medica
• Barbara Cox, Government Relations Director, HealthPartners
• Sam Smith, Government Relations Director, Minnesota Department oof Commerce
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF4347 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn requested a roll call.
The clerk took the roll on the motion to re-refer HF4347 to the Committee on Ways and Means:
AYES
KOEGEL, Erin, DFL Co-Chair
ELKINS, Steve, Vice-Chair
CHA, Ethan
FALCONER, Alex
FINKE, Leigh
HANSON, Jess
HUOT, John
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
SMITH, Andy
NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Co-Chair
PERRYMAN, Bernie, Vice-Chair
ALLEN, Keith
DAVIDS, Greg
DOTSETH, Jeff
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
KRESHA, Ron
RYMER, Max
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
WEST, Nolan
EXCUSED
BUCK, Shelley
There being 9 ayes, 10 nays, and 1 excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
HF3794 (Greenman) Surveillance-based price and wage discrimination prohibited.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF3794, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register.
Co-Chair Koegel moved the H3794A6 amendment to HF3794, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Greenman presented HF3794, as amended.
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF3794, as amended, be re-referred to the General Register.
Representative Smith requested a roll call.
The clerk took the roll on the motion to re-refer HF3794, as amended, to the General Register:
AYES
KOEGEL, Erin, DFL Co-Chair
ELKINS, Steve, Vice-Chair
CHA, Ethan
FALCONER, Alex
FINKE, Leigh
HANSON, Jess
HUOT, John
KOTYZA-WITTHUHN, Carlie
SMITH, Andy
NAYS
O’DRISCOLL, Tim, GOP Co-Chair
PERRYMAN, Bernie, Vice-Chair
ALLEN, Keith
DAVIDS, Greg
DOTSETH, Jeff
HEINTZEMAN, Josh
KRESHA, Ron
RYMER, Max
VAN BINSBERGEN, Scott
WEST, Nolan
EXCUSED
BUCK, Shelley
There being 9 ayes, 10 nays, and 1 excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
HF4472 (Reyer) School Districts and charter schools required to complete an annual health insurance survey, reports required, and money appropriated
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF4472 be laid over.
Co-Chair Koegel moved the H4472A1 amendment to HF4472. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Reyer presented HF4472, as amended.
Testifiers on HF4472, as amended:
• Kristen Scott, Special Education Assistant, ISD728, AFSCME Council 65 Member Local 3331
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF4472, as amended, be laid over.
The bill was laid over.
HF4410 (Davids) Online sweepstakes games prohibited.
Representative Davids moved that HF4472 be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Representative Davids presented HF4472.
Testifiers on HF4472:
• Andy Platto, Executive Director, Minnesota Indian Gaming Association
• Patrick Fechtmeyer, Co-Founder, ARB Interactive
• Lexi Morgan, Social Gaming Leadership Alliance
Representative Davids renewed the motion that HF4472 be re-referred to the Committee on Public Safety Finance and Policy. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4203 (Hanson, J.) Studies and an annual market analysis conducted by the Office of Cannabis Management modified, and reports required.
Representative Hanson moved that HF4203 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Hanson moved the H4203DE1 amendment to HF4203. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Hanson presented HF4203 as amended.
Testifiers on HF4203 as amended:
• Glenn McElfresh, CEO & Co-Founder, Plift Beverages
Representative Hanson renewed the motion that HF4203, as amended, 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 9 ayes and 10 nays, and 1 excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL.
Representative Elkins assumed the gavel at 10:00 AM.
HF4188 (Koegel) Various consumer protections for insurance and financial products modified, virtual currency kiosks prohibited, student loan borrower protections added, mortgage loan servicing standards provided, commissioner of commerce notices required, and mortgage protections provided.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF4188 be re-referred to the General Register.
Co-Chair Koegel moved the H4188DE3 amendment to HF4188. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Co-Chair Koegel presented HF4188, as amended.
Testifiers on HF4188, as amended:
• Christopher Edwards, Government Affairs Director, Bitcoin Depot
• Sam Smith, Government Relations Director, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF4188, as amended, be referred to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 AM.
Representative Erin Koegel, DFL Co-Chair
Alex Wheeler, Committee Legislative Assistant