STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTY-SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Duran, member of the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM, on March 3, 2026, in Room G23 of the State Capitol Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
SCHWARTZ, Erica, Co-Vice Chair, GOP
COULTER, Nathan, Co-Vice Chair, DFL
ALLEN, Keith
DURAN, Bidal
HANSON, Jessica
HICKS, Kim
KLEVORN, Ginny
LIEBLING, Tina
NOOR, Mohamud
NOVOTNY, Paul
ROBBINS, Kristin
SCOTT, Peggy
Members excused:
RARICK, Marion, Co-Chair, GOP
WOLGAMOTT, Dan, Co-Chair, DFL
A quorum was present.
Representative Scott moved the minutes of February 26, 2026 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Bemidji State University presented their Campus Storm Damage:
Presenters:
John Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University
Brent Steinmetz, General Repair Worker, Bemidji State University
Minnesota State presented their 2026 Capital Budget Request:
Presenters:
Brian Swanson, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Facilities, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Bernie Omann, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Minnesota State College and Universities
The meeting was adjourned at 2:24 PM.
Representative Bidal Duran, Acting Chair
Ellie Wasserman, Committee Legislative Assistant