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THIRTY-THIRD MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Friday, March 15, 2024

STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTY-THIRD MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION


JUDICIARY FINANCE AND CIVIL LAW COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair of the Committee on Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. on March 15, 2024, in Room 5 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
BECKER-FINN, Jamie (Chair)
FRAZIER, Cedrick (Vice-Chair)
SCOTT, Peggy (Republican Lead)
CARROLL, Ned
CURRAN, Brion
FEIST, Sandra
FINKE, Leigh
GROSSELL, Matt
JOHNSON, Brian
MOLLER, Kelly
NISKA, Harry

Members Excused:
FREDERICK, Luke
WIENS, Mark

A quorum was present.

Representative Finke moved that the minutes of March 14, 2024, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 3991 (Feist) Restorative practices restitution program created, ability of court to order fine in delinquency proceeding or juvenile major water or traffic offender proceeding eliminated, and conforming and technical changes made.

Representative Feist moved that HF 3991 be recommended to be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee.

Representative Feist moved the H3991A2 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Feist presented HF 3991 as amended.

Testifying on HF 3991 as amended:
• Jessi Jeppesen, Restorative Justice Program Assistant, Yellow Medicine County
• Sheena Leigh Coffman Fultz
• Morgan Kunz, Managing Attorney, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office

Representative Feist renewed the motion that HF 3991, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 4019 (Moller) Victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted by medical service provider to sexual assault exam payment program ensured to be classified private data, consistent definition of crime victim provided in statutes, and voluntary donation or gift excluded as collateral source for crime victim reimbursement.

Representative Moller moved that HF 4019 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Moller presented HF 4019.

Testifying on HF 4019:
• Kate Weeks, Executive Director, Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs

Representative Moller renewed the motion that HF 4019 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 4020 (Moller) Registration and verification process for individuals required to register as predatory offenders modified.

Representative Moller moved that HF 4020 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Moller presented HF 4020.

Testifying on HF 4020:
• Drew Evans, Superintendent, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Representative Moller renewed the motion that HF 4020 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 3957 (Greenman) Occupational health and safety provisions modified.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 3957 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Representative Greenman presented HF 3957.

Testifying on HF 3957:
• Laura Zajac, Chief General Counsel, Department of Labor and Industry

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 3957 be recommended to be placed on the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 3527 (Greenman) Minnesota Voting Rights Act established, legislative findings made, actions that result in voter suppression or vote dilution made by political subdivisions or officials/entities with responsibilities relating to election administration prohibited, civil cause of action established for violations, notice prior to a claim required, and remedies established.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 3527 be recommended to be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the H3527A4 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Greenman presented HF 3527 as amended.

Testifying on HF 3527 as amended:
• Aseem Mulji, Legal Counsel, Campaign Legal Center
• Terri Nelson, Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 3527, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 4444 (Greenman) Misclassification of employees prohibited.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 4444 be recommended to be placed on the General Register.

Chair Becker-Finn moved the H4444A8 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Chair Becker-Finn moved that HF 4444 as amended be recommended to be re-referred to the Taxes Committee.

Representative Greenman presented HF 4444 as amended.

Testifying on HF 4444 as amended:
• Nicole Blissenbach, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry
• Burt Johnson, General Counsel, North Central States Council of Carpenters
• Matt Ehling, Board Member, Minnesota Coalition on Government Information
• Peter Coyle, Counsel, Housing First Minnesota
• Laura Ziegler, Director of Government Affairs, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
• Jon Boesche, Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota

Representative Scott moved the H4444A7 amendment.

Representative Scott requested a roll call on H4444A7.

The clerk took the roll on H4444A7.

AYES
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Niska

NAYS
Becker-Finn
Frazier
Carroll
Curran
Feist
Finke
Moller

EXCUSED
Frederick
Wiens

There being 4 ayes, 7 nays, and 2 excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Representative Scott moved the H4444A10 amendment.

Representative Scott requested a roll call on H4444A10.

The clerk took the roll on H4444A10.

AYES
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Niska

NAYS
Becker-Finn
Frazier
Carroll
Curran
Feist
Finke
Moller

EXCUSED
Frederick
Wiens

There being 4 ayes, 7 nays, and 2 excused, THE MOTION DID NOT PREVAIL. THE AMENDMENT WAS NOT ADOPTED.

Chair Becker-Finn renewed the motion that HF 4444, as amended, be recommended to be re-referred to the Taxes Committee.

Representative Scott requested a roll call on HF 4444 as amended.

The clerk took the roll on HF 4444 as amended:

AYES
Becker-Finn
Frazier
Carroll
Curran
Feist
Finke
Moller

NAYS
Scott
Grossell
Johnson
Niska
Wiens

EXCUSED
Frederick
Wiens

There being 7 ayes, 4 nays, and 2 excused, THE MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M.


__________________________________________
Representative Jamie Becker-Finn, Chair

________________________________________
Ella Schultz, Committee Legislative Assistant

More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF3957 (Greenman) - Occupational health and safety provisions modified.
  • HF3991 (Feist) - Restorative practices restitution program created, ability of court to order fine in delinquency proceeding or juvenile major water or traffic offender proceeding eliminated, and conforming and technical changes made.
  • HF4444 (Greenman) - Misclassification of employees prohibited, penalties imposed, and data classified.
  • HF3527 (Greenman) - Minnesota Voting Rights Act established, legislative findings made, actions by political subdivisions or other officials or entities with responsibilities related to election administration that result in voter suppression or vote dilution prohibited, civil cause of action established for violations, prior notice required for claims, and remedies established.
  • HF4019 (Moller) - Victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted by medical service provider to sexual assault exam payment program ensured to be classified private data, consistent definition of crime victim provided in statutes, and voluntary donation or gift excluded as collateral source for crime victim reimbursement.
  • HF4020 (Moller) - Registration and verification process for individuals required to register as predatory offenders modified.
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00:42 - HF3991 (Feist) Restorative practices restitution program created, ability of court to order fine in delinquency proceeding or juvenile major water or traffic offender proceeding eliminated, and conforming and technical changes made.
22:28 - HF4019 (Moller) Victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted by medical service provider to sexual assault exam payment program ensured to be classified private data, consistent definition of crime victim provided in statutes, and voluntary donation or gift excluded as collateral source for crime victim reimbursement.
27:14 - HF4020 (Moller) Registration and verification process for individuals required to register as predatory offenders modified.
32:31 - HF3957 (Greenman) Occupational health and safety provisions modified.
40:15 - HF3527 (Greenman) Minnesota Voting Rights Act established, legislative findings made, actions that result in voter suppression or vote dilution made by political subdivisions or officials/entities with responsibilities relating to election administration prohibited, civil cause of action established for violations, notice prior to a claim required, and remedies established.
1:04:45 - HF4444 (Greenman) Misclassification of employees prohibited.
Runs 1 hour, 50 minutes.

1. HF 4019 (Moller) Victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted by medical service provider to sexual assault exam payment program ensured to be classified private data, consistent definition of crime victim provided in statutes, and voluntary donation or gift excluded as collateral source for crime victim reimbursement.
2. HF 4020 (Moller) Registration and verification process for individuals required to register as predatory offenders modified.
3. HF 3991 (Feist) Restorative practices restitution program created, ability of court to order fine in delinquency proceeding or juvenile major water or traffic offender proceeding eliminated, and conforming and technical changes made.
4. HF 3957 (Greenman) Occupational health and safety provisions modified.
5. HF 3527 (Greenman) Minnesota Voting Rights Act established, legislative findings made, actions that result in voter suppression or vote dilution made by political subdivisions or officials/entities with responsibilities relating to election administration prohibited, civil cause of action established for violations, notice prior to a claim required, and remedies established.
6. HF 4444 (Greenman) Misclassification of employees prohibited.

Committee discussion of all bills will be limited to the provisions within the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee. Items may be taken up in any order, items may be added or removed at the chair's discretion.

HANDOUTS: Handouts in Word or PDF format should be emailed to the committee administrator by 10am the business day before the hearing. Submitted written testimony is public and will be included in the official committee record. It will be posted to the committee webpage if received by deadline.
TESTIFYING: The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair and is subject to change. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator by 5pm the business day before the hearing.
DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents may be found on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law webpage.
LIVESTREAM: This hearing may be viewed on the House webcast schedule page. All video events are closed captioned with automatically generated captions.
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