STATE OF MINNESOTA NINTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FIRST SESSION
AGRICULTURE & FOOD FINANCE & POLICY DIVISION
MINUTES
Representative Jeanne Poppe, Chair of the Division, called the meeting to order at 9:45 AM on February 12th, 2019, in Room 200 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
POPPE, Jeanne, CHAIR
BRAND, Jeff, VICE CHAIR
HAMILTON, Rod, Republican LEAD
ANDERSON, Paul
ECKLUND, Rob
HANSEN, Rick
KLEVORN, Ginny
LIPPERT, Todd
LUECK, Dale
MILLER, Tim
POSTON, John
TABKE, Brad
VANG, Samantha
WAZLAWIK, Ami
Members excused:
KIEL, Debra
A quorum was present.
Vice Chair Brand moved to adopt the minutes from the division meeting on February 5, 2019. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Brand moved to adopt the minutes from the division meetings on February 7, 2019. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture budget and program overview.
• Thom Petersen, Commissioner
• Andrea Vaubel, Deputy Commissioner
• Josh Stamper, Pesticides & Fertilizer Management Division Director
• Susan Spokes, Assistant Commissioner
Rep. Anderson moved that H.F. 47 be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Public testimony provided by:
• Grant Anderson, Agriculture Fertilizer Research and Education Council Board Chair
• Bill Bond, Executive Director, Minnesota Crop Production Retailers
• Josh Stamper, Pesticides & Fertilizer Management Division Director
Rep. Anderson renewed his motion to refer H.F. 47 to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Rep. Anderson moved that H.F. 270 be placed on the General Register.
Public testimony provided by:
• Andrea Vaubel, Deputy Commissioner
Rep. Anderson renewed his motion that H.F. 270 be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 AM.
Representative Jeanne Poppe, Chair
Carl Kaase,
Committee Legislative Assistant