Minutes

Present: Senator Gary H. Dahms - Chair, Senator Jeff R. Howe Vice Chair, Senator Justin D. Eichorn, Senator Karin Housley, Senator Susan Kent, Senator Lindsey Port

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Jeff R. Howe called the meeting to order at 1:09 P.M. A quorum was present.

S.F. 3338: Senator Dahms: Insurance modification or suspension of certain requirements in specific instances provision.

Senator Dahms moved Senate File 3338 before the committee. Senator Dahms moved the A-1 amendment. Motion prevailed. Senator Dahms presented Senate File 3338 as amended. The following testified on Senate File 3338 as amended:

• Helen Bassett, MN Department of Commerce
• Fred Anderson, MN Department of Commerce

Senator Dahms moved that S.F. 3338, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 4345: Senator Dahms: Bullion coins and bullion products dealers provisions modifications.

Senator Dahms moved Senate File 4345 before the committee. Senator Dahms moved the A-1 amendment. Motion prevailed. Senator Dahms presented Senate File 4345 as amended. The following testified on Senate File 4345 as amended:

• Jon Kelly, MN Department of Commerce
• Thomas Styczinski
• Erick Kaardel

Discussion.

Senator Dahms moved that S.F. 4345, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 3036: Senator Koran: Preliminary application procedure establishment for individuals seeking professional licenses and licensing boards permission to charge application fees.

Vice Chair Howe passed the gavel to Chair Dahms. Chair Dahms called for a recess for 5 minutes. Senator Eichorn moved Senate File 3036 before the committee. Senator Koran presented the A-5 amendment. Senator Eichorn moved the A-5 amendment. Motion prevailed. Senator Koran presented Senate File 3036 as amended. The following testified on Senate File 3036 as amended:

• Peter Brickwidde, MN Department of Commerce

Discussion. Chris Stang, senate counsel, explained the language of Senate File 3036. Discussion. Testimony continued by the following:

• Anna Odegaard, MN Asset Building Coalition
• Korey Johnson, MAABC

Discussion.

Senator Eichorn moved that S.F. 3036, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

S.F. 3636: Senator Utke: Process for approval of structured settlement amendment.

Senator Housley moved Senate File 3636 before the committee. Senator presented the A-2 amendment. Senator Housley moved the A-2 amendment. Motion prevailed. Senator Utke presented Senate File 3636 as amended. The following testified on Senate File 3636 as amended:

• Joel Carlson, MN Association for Justice
• Sarah Strong-Belisle, National Association of Settlement Purchasers

Discussion.

Senator Housley moved that S.F. 3636, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

Discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 1:59 P.M.

Senator Gary H. Dahms, Chair	Loren Dauer, Legislative Assistant