STATE OF MINNESOTA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FORTIETH 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 8:15 AM on Thursday, April 9, 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.
Co-Chair O’Driscoll moved that the minutes from April 7th, 2026, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1758 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Health plans required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, medical assistance and MinnesotaCare required to cover infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, and money appropriated.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved that HF1758 be laid over.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the H1758A2 amendment to HF1758. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn moved the H1758A4 amendment to HF1758, as amended. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn presented HF1758, as amended.
Testifiers on HF1758, as amended:
• Miraya Gran, President, Minnesota Building Families Association
• Anna Marie McDonald, Patient Advocate, Minnesota Building Families Association
• Dr. April Batcheller, M.D., Medical Doctor, CCRM; Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota
• Dan Endreson, Senior Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Minnesota Council on Health Plans
• Rebecca Delahunt, Director of Public Policy, Minnesota Family Council
• Maggee Hangge, Assistant Director for Operations and Family Policy, Minnesota Catholic Council
• Renee Oakes, Director of Marriage, Family and Life, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn renewed the motion that Hf1758, as amended, be laid over.
The bill was laid over.
HF4437 (Greenman) Wagers and other activities regarding prediction markets prohibited, criminal convictions made a disqualification for receiving a lawful gambling license, and criminal penalties provided.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF4437 be laid over.
Co-Chair Koegel moved the H4437A4 amendment to HF4437. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Greenman presented HF4437, as amended.
Testifiers on HF3698, as amended:
• Annette Thompson Meeks, Volunteer Board Member, Citizen Against Gambling Expansion
• Leah Patton, Executive Director, Joint Religious Legislative Council
• Phil Brodeen, Attorney and Partner, Brodeen & Paulson
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF4437, as amended, be laid over.
The bill was laid over.
HF4353 (Tabke) Definition of advance deposit wagering modified, and advance deposit wagering proceeds provided.
Co-Chair Koegel moved that HF4353 be laid over.
Co-Chair Koegel moved the H4353A26 amendment to HF4353. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Tabke presented HF4353, as amended.
Testifiers on HF4353, as amended:
• Randy Sampson, Chief Executive Officer, Canterbury Park
• Sally Mixon, Chief Executive Officer, Abijah’s
• Tom Dipasquale, Executive Director, Minnesota Racing Commission
Co-Chair Koegel renewed the motion that HF4353, as amended, be laid over.
The bill was laid over.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:01 AM.
Representative Erin Koegel, DFL Co-Chair
Alex Wheeler, Committee Legislative Assistant