Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
12:30 PM, G-15 Capitol
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten Vice Chair, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Justin D. Eichorn, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Warren Limmer, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin
Absent: No Members Absent
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Ron Latz called the meeting to order at 12:41 PM
S.F. 4384: Senator McEwen: Labor policy and technical changes provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4384: Jessica Grosz, Director of Labor Standards, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4384, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4384: Jessica Grosz, Director of Labor Standards, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4384, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4126: Senator Limmer: Sewage backup damages recovery from a municipality authorization.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4126: Matthew Tonsager; Brian Gaviglio, League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust;
Be laid over.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4126: Matthew Tonsager; Brian Gaviglio, League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust;
Be laid over.
S.F. 3328: Senator Howe: Requiring a report regarding the sentencing of certain military veterans.
Senator Howe moved that S.F. 3328, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Howe moved that S.F. 3328, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4483: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Misclassification of employees prohibition.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4483: Nicole Blissenbach, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry A-13 as amended by the following oral amendment: 1.2 delete "but not less than $5,000" 1.8 delete "but not less than $5,000" Senator Kreun offered, not adopted by voice A-12 Senator Howe offered, not adopted. A-20 Senator Howe offered, not adopted.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4483, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4483: Nicole Blissenbach, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry A-13 as amended by the following oral amendment: 1.2 delete "but not less than $5,000" 1.8 delete "but not less than $5,000" Senator Kreun offered, not adopted by voice A-12 Senator Howe offered, not adopted. A-20 Senator Howe offered, not adopted.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4483, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3849: Senator Pappas: Certain data classification regarding transportation network companies.
A-1 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
A-1 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 3850: Senator Pappas: Provisions modification relating to occupational health and safety.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3850: Laura Zajac, Chief General Counsel Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3850, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Labor Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3850: Laura Zajac, Chief General Counsel Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3850, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Labor Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3134: Senator Marty: Human remains conversion to basic elements using natural organic reduction; natural organic reduction facilities licensure requirements establishment.
A-3 Senator Marty offered, Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice. 2:03 PM Laid over to take up S.F. 3542. 2:34 PM Taken back to the table.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3134, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-3 Senator Marty offered, Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice. 2:03 PM Laid over to take up S.F. 3542. 2:34 PM Taken back to the table.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3134, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3542: Senator Marty: Office of Animal Protection establishment and duties provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3542: Jim Backstrom, retired County Attorney; Ann Olson, Executive Director of Animal Folks; Jane Straub; Jena Wasche; Elisa Sopert-Johnson; Oral Amendment as follows: Delete Section 1 Moved by Senator Kreun, adopted by voice. Senator Pappas moved to pass S.F. 3542 as amended to the floor. Oral Amendment as follows: Delete Section 8 Moved by Senator Kreun, adopted by voice. Oral Amendment as follows: 5.29 delete "$350,000" Moved by Senator Eichorn, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3542, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3542: Jim Backstrom, retired County Attorney; Ann Olson, Executive Director of Animal Folks; Jane Straub; Jena Wasche; Elisa Sopert-Johnson; Oral Amendment as follows: Delete Section 1 Moved by Senator Kreun, adopted by voice. Senator Pappas moved to pass S.F. 3542 as amended to the floor. Oral Amendment as follows: Delete Section 8 Moved by Senator Kreun, adopted by voice. Oral Amendment as follows: 5.29 delete "$350,000" Moved by Senator Eichorn, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3542, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4120: Senator Lang: Custodian of a petitioner\'s minor children notice of any order of protection, hearing on an order for protection, and cancellation or modification of an order of protection requirement.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4120: Sandy Hoff; Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State; A-1 Moved by Senator Pappas, adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4120, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4120: Sandy Hoff; Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State; A-1 Moved by Senator Pappas, adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4120, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4274: Senator Anderson: Affidavit of incorrect business address filing authorization.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4274: Joanna Meyer; Ann Lindstrom, Deputy Secretary of State;
Be laid over.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4274: Joanna Meyer; Ann Lindstrom, Deputy Secretary of State;
Be laid over.
S.F. 3561: Senator Morrison: Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3561: Kirk Koudelka, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3561, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3561: Kirk Koudelka, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3561, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2611: Senator Utke: Transfer care specialists to remove dead human bodies from the place of death authorization; registration of transfer care specialists by the commissioner of health establishment; mortuary science fee authorization.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2611: Joe Sellwood, Minnesota Funeral Directors;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2611, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2611: Joe Sellwood, Minnesota Funeral Directors;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2611, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1829: Senator Frentz: Exclusions clarification for certain types of claims handling from civil liability.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1829: Lynn Cox; Kate Mackinnon; Robyn Rowen, Minnesota Insurance & Financial Services Council; A-1 Kreun offered, roll call - 5-5 (Ayes: Limmer, Eichorn, Howe, Kreun, Seeberger; Nays: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Carlson, Pappas, Westlin).
Be laid over.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1829: Lynn Cox; Kate Mackinnon; Robyn Rowen, Minnesota Insurance & Financial Services Council; A-1 Kreun offered, roll call - 5-5 (Ayes: Limmer, Eichorn, Howe, Kreun, Seeberger; Nays: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Carlson, Pappas, Westlin).
Be laid over.
S.F. 1786: Senator Carlson: Appointment, licensing, and compensation provision of railroad peace officers.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1786: Amber Backhaus, Minnesota Regional Railroads Association; Benjamin Black, CPKC; A-3 Carlson moved, adopted by voice. A-2 as amended by the A-3 Carlson moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 1786, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1786: Amber Backhaus, Minnesota Regional Railroads Association; Benjamin Black, CPKC; A-3 Carlson moved, adopted by voice. A-2 as amended by the A-3 Carlson moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 1786, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4753: Senator Carlson: Criminal justice agencies definition modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4753: Don Kerr, Minnesota Department of Military Affairs;
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4753, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4753: Don Kerr, Minnesota Department of Military Affairs;
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4753, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4006: Senator Latz: Data sharing with prosecutor modification for petition for sentence adjustment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4006: Paul Schnell, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice; 4:01 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. A-3 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4006, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4006: Paul Schnell, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice; 4:01 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. A-3 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4006, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2915: Senator Westlin: Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act.
4:20 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten A-2 Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 2915, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
4:20 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten A-2 Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 2915, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4314: Senator Gustafson: Coerced debt provisions modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4314: Ron Elwood, Legal Aid;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4314, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4314: Ron Elwood, Legal Aid;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4314, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4625: Senator Latz: Criminal forfeiture process provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4625: Lee McGrath, Institute for Justice; Alicia Granse, American Civil Liberties Union; 4:36 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten A-1 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4625, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4625: Lee McGrath, Institute for Justice; Alicia Granse, American Civil Liberties Union; 4:36 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten A-1 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4625, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3438: Senator Dibble: Guardianship task force creation and immunity limitations for guardians.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3438: Suzanne Scheller, Elder Voice Family Advocates; Lily Sackett, Attorney; Stacy Kabele, Attorney; 4:56 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz A-3 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3438, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3438: Suzanne Scheller, Elder Voice Family Advocates; Lily Sackett, Attorney; Stacy Kabele, Attorney; 4:56 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz A-3 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3438, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4960: Senator Latz: State correctional facilities security audit group membership and meetings modification.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 3358: Senator Latz: Bail bond agencies, surety bail bond producers and bail bond enforcement agents supervision authorization.
Not heard.
Not heard.
H.F. 3868: Senator Kreun: Uniform Commercial Code amendments to accommodate emerging technologies adoption provision.
Not heard.
Not heard.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 PM
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Zach Cullen, Legislative Assistant |