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‘Fraud Isn’t Free Act’ receives more yes than no votes, but fails to clear House committee

By Mike Cook
Devin Bruce, director of legislative and political affairs at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, testifies before the House State Government Finance and Policy Committee against HF3395. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
Devin Bruce, director of legislative and political affairs at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, testifies before the House State Government Finance and Policy Committee against HF3395. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

Members from both sides of the aisle agree that fraud is bad.

An idea proffered by House Republican Floor Leader Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) is the latest idea put forth to combat the lawlessness in state programs and provide accountability.

As amended, HF3395 is deemed the “Fraud Isn’t Free Act.” It received a 7-6 favorable vote along party lines by the 14-member House State Government Finance and Policy Committee on Tuesday; however, it failed to advance.

Per the power sharing agreement used to conduct business with a 67-all party split, “The affirmative vote of a majority of all appointed committee members, excluding nonvoting members, is required for a standing committee or division to report favorably on a bill or other item of committee business.” Rep. Katie Jones (DFL-Mpls) was excused.
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