Minnesota Legislature
Currently Posted Meetings
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Chair: Rep. Mike Freiberg
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
HF4500 (Nelson, M.) Legislative Reference Library provision changed.
HF4501 (Nelson, M.) Legislative Coordinating Commission provision changed.
HF4576 (Bahner) Reemploying retired members of PERA and MSRS requirements amended, and requirements amended relating to members who continue employment under postretirement option under PERA or MSRS.
HF3558 (Lippert) Advanced grant payments encouraged to certain persons, emerging farmers working group established, and maximum loan amount under the pilot agricultural microloan program doubled.
This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.
HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.
ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
HF4500 (Nelson, M.) Legislative Reference Library provision changed.
HF4501 (Nelson, M.) Legislative Coordinating Commission provision changed.
HF4576 (Bahner) Reemploying retired members of PERA and MSRS requirements amended, and requirements amended relating to members who continue employment under postretirement option under PERA or MSRS.
HF3558 (Lippert) Advanced grant payments encouraged to certain persons, emerging farmers working group established, and maximum loan amount under the pilot agricultural microloan program doubled.
This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm.
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
TESTIFYING: Testimony will be limited. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to testify, please email the committee administrator (amanda.rudolph@house.mn) at least 2 hours before the start of the meeting and you will receive information on how to participate.
HANDOUTS: Handouts must be in PDF format and emailed by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting to the committee administrator.
ACCESSIBILITY: If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
*Bills may be added or removed from the agenda.
Bills Added
HF4576
(Bahner)
Reemploying retired members of PERA and MSRS requirements amended, and requirements amended relating to members who continue employment under postretirement option under PERA or MSRS.
Reemploying retired members of PERA and MSRS requirements amended, and requirements amended relating to members who continue employment under postretirement option under PERA or MSRS.
HF3558
(Lippert)
Agriculture; advanced grant payments encouraged to certain persons, emerging farmers working group established, maximum loan amount under the pilot agricultural microloan program doubled, Noxious Weed Advisory Committee membership modified, processing defined for purposes of hemp law, hemp rulemaking authority modified, and changes to seed law made.
Agriculture; advanced grant payments encouraged to certain persons, emerging farmers working group established, maximum loan amount under the pilot agricultural microloan program doubled, Noxious Weed Advisory Committee membership modified, processing defined for purposes of hemp law, hemp rulemaking authority modified, and changes to seed law made.
Attachments:
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
, 9:45 AM
Time Note: The time is scheduled until 11:30 if necessary
Time Note: The time is scheduled until 11:30 if necessary
Ways and Means
Chair: Rep. Lyndon Carlson
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
This remote hearing is taking place under Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
I. HF 4415 (Davnie) Compensation for hourly employees required for schools closed due to COVID 19
II. HF 3429 (Nelson) Elections; various technical and policy changes made relating to voting, voter registration, polling places, ballots, recounts, contests, candidates, and other election-related provisions; and election equipment grant money availability extended.
III. HF 3499 (Nelson) Help America Vote Act appropriation purpose transferred, and money appropriated.
IV. HF2768 (Lillie) Labor agreements and compensation plan ratified
BILLS REMOVED: HF1603 (Dehn) Election and campaign finance; automatic voter registration and early voting provided, voting rights of persons with felony convictions restored, automatic absentee ballot delivery and ranked-choice voting authorized, National Popular Vote Interstate Compact adopted, campaign finance reporting requirements modified, expressly advocating definition modified, reporting of electioneering communications required, redistricting commission established, and money appropriated.
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
I. HF 4415 (Davnie) Compensation for hourly employees required for schools closed due to COVID 19
II. HF 3429 (Nelson) Elections; various technical and policy changes made relating to voting, voter registration, polling places, ballots, recounts, contests, candidates, and other election-related provisions; and election equipment grant money availability extended.
III. HF 3499 (Nelson) Help America Vote Act appropriation purpose transferred, and money appropriated.
IV. HF2768 (Lillie) Labor agreements and compensation plan ratified
BILLS REMOVED: HF1603 (Dehn) Election and campaign finance; automatic voter registration and early voting provided, voting rights of persons with felony convictions restored, automatic absentee ballot delivery and ranked-choice voting authorized, National Popular Vote Interstate Compact adopted, campaign finance reporting requirements modified, expressly advocating definition modified, reporting of electioneering communications required, redistricting commission established, and money appropriated.
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote meetings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added
HF4415
(Davnie)
COVID-19; school closures and other amendments provided; calculation of school aid formulas clarified; forecast adjustments made to funding for general education, education excellence, teachers, special education, facilities, fund transfers and accounting, nutrition and libraries, early childhood, and community education and lifelong learning; responsibilities clarified for construction and skills trades career counseling services; operation referendum calculation clarified; and base appropriations adjusted.
COVID-19; school closures and other amendments provided; calculation of school aid formulas clarified; forecast adjustments made to funding for general education, education excellence, teachers, special education, facilities, fund transfers and accounting, nutrition and libraries, early childhood, and community education and lifelong learning; responsibilities clarified for construction and skills trades career counseling services; operation referendum calculation clarified; and base appropriations adjusted.
HF3429
(Nelson)
Elections; special procedures provided for the safe and secure conduct of the 2020 state primary and state general elections; funding provided for various election-related purposes, including administration, security, accessibility, training, public health and safety, and public outreach; local grants authorized; report required; money transferred and appropriated for purposes of the Help America Vote Act, the federal CARES Act, and the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act; and money appropriated.
Elections; special procedures provided for the safe and secure conduct of the 2020 state primary and state general elections; funding provided for various election-related purposes, including administration, security, accessibility, training, public health and safety, and public outreach; local grants authorized; report required; money transferred and appropriated for purposes of the Help America Vote Act, the federal CARES Act, and the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act; and money appropriated.
HF3499
(Nelson)
Elections; special procedures provided for the safe and secure conduct of the 2020 state primary and state general elections; funding provided for various election-related purposes, including administration, security, accessibility, training, public health and safety, and public outreach; local grants authorized; report required; money transferred and appropriated for purposes of the Help America Vote Act, the federal CARES Act, and the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act; and money appropriated.
Elections; special procedures provided for the safe and secure conduct of the 2020 state primary and state general elections; funding provided for various election-related purposes, including administration, security, accessibility, training, public health and safety, and public outreach; local grants authorized; report required; money transferred and appropriated for purposes of the Help America Vote Act, the federal CARES Act, and the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/29/2020)
Chair: Rep. John Lesch
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
This Remote Hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes from April 16, 2020
IV. Bills to be heard
a). HF 3812 (Noor): Juvenile treatment screening team provisions changed... [this bill was heard in the Judiciary Committee on 3/10/20 and laid over for an amendment to be drafted; a DE amendment is posted]
b). HF 4571 (Lesch): Forfeiture Reform
c). HF 3563 (Moran): child support table modifications...
V). Adjournment
*Bills may be added and taken in any order*
*Documents associated with this Remote Hearing will be posted to the committee page. The public will receive notice of additions and updates to the agenda.*
*If you are interested in providing written testimony, oral testimony, or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant by 5 pm the day before the hearing (4/28/20) to get instructions:
CA: Rachel.Ganani@house.mn
CLA: Jenna.Maus@house.mn
This committee hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1. Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2. Facebook live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3. YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
This Remote Hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes from April 16, 2020
IV. Bills to be heard
a). HF 3812 (Noor): Juvenile treatment screening team provisions changed... [this bill was heard in the Judiciary Committee on 3/10/20 and laid over for an amendment to be drafted; a DE amendment is posted]
b). HF 4571 (Lesch): Forfeiture Reform
c). HF 3563 (Moran): child support table modifications...
V). Adjournment
*Bills may be added and taken in any order*
*Documents associated with this Remote Hearing will be posted to the committee page. The public will receive notice of additions and updates to the agenda.*
*If you are interested in providing written testimony, oral testimony, or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant by 5 pm the day before the hearing (4/28/20) to get instructions:
CA: Rachel.Ganani@house.mn
CLA: Jenna.Maus@house.mn
This committee hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1. Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2. Facebook live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3. YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added
HF4571
(Lesch)
Vehicles and other property subject to forfeiture limited, recovery of property by innocent owners provided, participation in the federal equitable sharing program modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
Vehicles and other property subject to forfeiture limited, recovery of property by innocent owners provided, participation in the federal equitable sharing program modified, reports required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
- (4/23/2020)
- (4/23/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/27/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
Chair: Rep. Rena Moran
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
HF3104 (Moran) - Human services policy bill
NOTE: This hearing will be for voting on amendments and final passage of the bill. Amendments must be submitted by committee members at least 24 hours before the hearing convenes and will be added to this posting.
Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01, which may be viewed here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm. Members of the public with questions about this process may contact committee staff at chris.mccall@house.mn.
• Public testimony was taken on the bill last week, but written testimony will still be accepted and limited time for oral testimony may also be permitted by the Chair.
• If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least two hours prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
• Written testimony is encouraged and should be submitted electronically to chris.mccall@house.mn by 5:00PM on Tuesday, April 28.
Public Viewing Information:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
NOTE: This hearing will be for voting on amendments and final passage of the bill. Amendments must be submitted by committee members at least 24 hours before the hearing convenes and will be added to this posting.
Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01, which may be viewed here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm. Members of the public with questions about this process may contact committee staff at chris.mccall@house.mn.
• Public testimony was taken on the bill last week, but written testimony will still be accepted and limited time for oral testimony may also be permitted by the Chair.
• If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least two hours prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
• Written testimony is encouraged and should be submitted electronically to chris.mccall@house.mn by 5:00PM on Tuesday, April 28.
Public Viewing Information:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
The MN House of Representatives is currently working on establishing the processes and technology that allow remote hearings to be held that are accessible to the public. We expect many refinements to come over the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we adapt.
Bills Added
Attachments:
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/24/2020)
- (4/26/2020)
- (4/26/2020)
- (4/26/2020)
- (4/26/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
- (4/28/2020)
Chair: Rep. Mike Sundin
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
HF4206 (Sundin) - 2020 Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.
HF4244 (Dettmer) - State Building Code; new buildings with pitched roofs exempted from requiring dedicated anchorages for window cleaning.
SF3358 (Tabke) Minimum age provided for safe amusement ride operation.
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig
Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in submitting testimony may email committee staff at Michael.Mollner@house.mn
•If you plan to submit written testimony please send directly to Michael.Mollner@house.mn by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28.
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
HF4244 (Dettmer) - State Building Code; new buildings with pitched roofs exempted from requiring dedicated anchorages for window cleaning.
SF3358 (Tabke) Minimum age provided for safe amusement ride operation.
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/2
2) YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4StGoFeqig
Public Testimony Information:
• This meeting will be held in accordance with House Rule 10.01 which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
• Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in submitting testimony may email committee staff at Michael.Mollner@house.mn
•If you plan to submit written testimony please send directly to Michael.Mollner@house.mn by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 28.
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added
HF4244
(Dettmer)
State Building Code; new buildings with pitched roofs exempted from requiring dedicated anchorages for window cleaning.
State Building Code; new buildings with pitched roofs exempted from requiring dedicated anchorages for window cleaning.
Attachments:
Chair: Rep. Ryan Winkler
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
Location: Remote Hearing
Agenda:
Rules and Legislative Administration
Chair: Rep. Ryan Winkler
Meeting:
Wednesday, April 29 2020
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes for April 14, 2020 and April 28, 2020
IV. Waiving of Joint Rule 2.03
HF4502 (Stephenson)
HF4498 (Hansen)
HF4374 (Pinto)
HF4221 (Ecklund)
HF4222 (Edelson)
HF4223 (Lippert)
HF4058 (Persell)
HF3954 (Koegel)
HF3678 (Bahner)
HF3192 (Fabian)
V. Adjournment
This committee hearing may be listened to live via the following methods:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at rules@house.mn. If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Chair: Rep. Ryan Winkler
Meeting:
Wednesday, April 29 2020
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
This meeting held in accordance with House Rule 10.01
Agenda:
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes for April 14, 2020 and April 28, 2020
IV. Waiving of Joint Rule 2.03
HF4502 (Stephenson)
HF4498 (Hansen)
HF4374 (Pinto)
HF4221 (Ecklund)
HF4222 (Edelson)
HF4223 (Lippert)
HF4058 (Persell)
HF3954 (Koegel)
HF3678 (Bahner)
HF3192 (Fabian)
V. Adjournment
This committee hearing may be listened to live via the following methods:
This remote hearing may be viewed live via the following methods:
1) Live stream via House website: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/live/1
2) Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/MNHouseInfo/
3) YouTube: https://youtu.be/RpbRvaeDjdc
Members of the public with questions about this process or who are interested in testifying at this meeting may email committee staff at rules@house.mn. If you wish to testify, please contact committee staff at least one hour prior to the start of the remote hearing and they will provide instructions.
If you have questions about the accessibility of remote hearings or require an accommodation to view, participate in, or otherwise access a remote hearing, please contact Blake Wilcox by emailing him at Blake.Wilcox@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-8803.
Bills Added
HF4498
(Hansen)
Environment and natural resources trust fund funding provided, previous appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
Environment and natural resources trust fund funding provided, previous appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
HF4374
(Pinto)
Provider definition amended, and child care assistance provider reimbursement rates modified.
Provider definition amended, and child care assistance provider reimbursement rates modified.
HF4221
(Ecklund)
Veterans stable housing initiative provided, technical changes made to the GI Bill, provision of dental services to veteran home residents authorized, and data classified.
Veterans stable housing initiative provided, technical changes made to the GI Bill, provision of dental services to veteran home residents authorized, and data classified.
HF4223
(Lippert)
Veteran adult day care program establishment by commissioner of veteran's affairs authorized.
Veteran adult day care program establishment by commissioner of veteran's affairs authorized.
HF4058
(Persell)
Environment; priority qualified facility provisions modified, and property interest acquisition authority modified.
Environment; priority qualified facility provisions modified, and property interest acquisition authority modified.
HF3678
(Bahner)
Income and asset exclusion expiration date extended for public assistance program eligibility as part of the income and child development in the first three years of life demonstration project.
Income and asset exclusion expiration date extended for public assistance program eligibility as part of the income and child development in the first three years of life demonstration project.
HF3192
(Fabian)
Independent School District No. 441, Marshall County Central Schools; money transfer authorized from early childhood and family education reserve account to school readiness reserve account.
Independent School District No. 441, Marshall County Central Schools; money transfer authorized from early childhood and family education reserve account to school readiness reserve account.