STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
State Government Finance and Policy Committee
MINUTES
Representative Nash, Chair of the State Government Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM, on April 14th, 2026, in Room G23 of the State Capitol Building. A quorum was present.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
NASH, Jim, Co-Chair
KLEVORN, Ginny, Co-Chair
DAVIS, Ben, Co-Vice Chair
BAHNER, Kristin, Co-Vice Chair
ANDERSON, Paul
CLARDY, Mary Frances
FREIBERG, Mike
JOY, Jim
KOZNICK, Jon
KRAFT, Larry
LUGER-NIKOLAI, Meg
QUAM, Duane
SEXTON, Thomas
Member participating remotely, in accordance with House Rule 10.05:
JONES, Katie
Representative Davis moved the minutes of April 9th, 2026, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals gave a presentation on the U.S. Bank stadium & Downtown East Development Economic Impact Study:
Michael Vekich, Chair, Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
Robin Hunden, President and CEO, Hunden Partners (Zoom)
Co-Vice Chair Davis assumed the gavel at 9:06 AM.
The following individuals gave a space utilization update from the Department of Administration:
Greg Ewig, Director, Real Estate and Construction Services, Department of Administration
Wayne Waslaski, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Administration
Co-Chair Nash assumed the gavel at 9:10 AM.
The following individual gave an update of the State Office Building:
Eric Radel, Construction Operations Manager, Department of Administration
HF 4912 (Witte) Electronic pull-tab revenue dedicated for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry, and money appropriated.
The committee held an informational hearing on HF 4912 (Witte).
Testifiers:
Randy Sampson, Canterberry Park
Justin Revak, President, MN Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
Sally Mixon, CEO, Abijah’s on the backside
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 AM.
Representative Nash, Chair
Alli Winter, Committee Legislative Assistant