Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
11:00 AM, G-15 Capitol
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Justin D. Eichorn, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator Michael E. Kreun, 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 11:04 AM, quorum not present
S.F. 3662: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Juvenile crime reduction appropriation.
Senator Seeberger attended via zoom. 11:07 AM Quorum present. The following individuals testified on S.F.3662: Matt Norris, Minnesota House of Representatives; David Starks, Face-to-Face; Christopher Sonny Melendez, Face-to-Face; Kelly O'Rourke, Lieutenant Police Office Minneapolis Police Department; A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
Senator Seeberger attended via zoom. 11:07 AM Quorum present. The following individuals testified on S.F.3662: Matt Norris, Minnesota House of Representatives; David Starks, Face-to-Face; Christopher Sonny Melendez, Face-to-Face; Kelly O'Rourke, Lieutenant Police Office Minneapolis Police Department; A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4837: Senator Wiklund: Oversight of health maintenance organization transactions by the commissioner of health authorization.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4837: Justin Stofferahn, Minnesota Farmers Union;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4837, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4837: Justin Stofferahn, Minnesota Farmers Union;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4837, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1572: Senator Abeler: Occupational therapist licensure compact establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1572: Karen Sames, Volunteer, Minnesota Occupation Therapy Association; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice; Matt Shafer, Council of State Governments; Nahale Kalfas, Council of State Governments; Senator Limmer moved the following oral amendment: delete lines 1.6 through 2.4 Renumber articles accordingly adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1572: Karen Sames, Volunteer, Minnesota Occupation Therapy Association; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice; Matt Shafer, Council of State Governments; Nahale Kalfas, Council of State Governments; Senator Limmer moved the following oral amendment: delete lines 1.6 through 2.4 Renumber articles accordingly adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4917: Senator Weber: Public safety radio grants appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4917: Evan Verbrugge, Rock County Sheriff; A-1 Senator Carlson moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4917: Evan Verbrugge, Rock County Sheriff; A-1 Senator Carlson moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 3914: Senator Gustafson: Sexual assault prevention grants eligibility requirements modifications.
A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3914, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3914, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3508: Senator Westlin: Hennepin County sheriff appropriation to provide educational and skill training to jail inmates.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3508: Joel Field, Hennepin County Sheriffs Office Captain;
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3508: Joel Field, Hennepin County Sheriffs Office Captain;
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4729: Senator Carlson: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board authority to impose a civil penalty and late fees modification; electioneering communication definition expansion; major political party definition modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4729: Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State; Sarah Strong, Minnesota Newspaper Association; Andrea Rau, Minnesota Broadcasters Association; Nicole Mitchell, Minnesota State Senator; Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center; A-27 Senator Westlin moved, as amended by the oral amendment as follows: Delete 58.25, 58.29, insert a27 lines 9 and 10 adopted by voice. A-26 Senator Carlson moved, adopted by voice 2:30 PM laid on the table awaiting an amendment. 2:58 PM taken off the table. A-28, as orally amended as follows: 1.1 after "amend" insert "the A-27 to" Delete 1.2, 1.9, 1.10 1.3 delete "58" insert "1", delete "29" insert "10", after "insert" delete "; or (2)" and insert "(b) A website; social media platform; regularly published newspaper, magazine Senator Kreun moved, adopted by voice
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4729, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4729: Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State; Sarah Strong, Minnesota Newspaper Association; Andrea Rau, Minnesota Broadcasters Association; Nicole Mitchell, Minnesota State Senator; Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center; A-27 Senator Westlin moved, as amended by the oral amendment as follows: Delete 58.25, 58.29, insert a27 lines 9 and 10 adopted by voice. A-26 Senator Carlson moved, adopted by voice 2:30 PM laid on the table awaiting an amendment. 2:58 PM taken off the table. A-28, as orally amended as follows: 1.1 after "amend" insert "the A-27 to" Delete 1.2, 1.9, 1.10 1.3 delete "58" insert "1", delete "29" insert "10", after "insert" delete "; or (2)" and insert "(b) A website; social media platform; regularly published newspaper, magazine Senator Kreun moved, adopted by voice
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4729, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3531: Senator Morrison: Provider health conditions questions on credentialing applications prohibition; health care professional well-being recognition grant program establishment; physician wellness program establishment; well-being of health care workers awareness campaign; appropriating money.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3531: Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 3531, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3531: Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 3531, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3867: Senator Morrison: Administrative penalty order authority modification for enforcing public water and drainage ditch buffer requirements.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3867, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3867, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3975: Senator Jasinski: Roadable aircraft registration and operating requirements establishment.
A-5 Senator Limmer moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3975, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-5 Senator Limmer moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 3975, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4433: Senator Hawj: Environment enforcement authority modifications and appropriations.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4433: Tom Johnson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Courtney Ahlers-Nelson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Tony Kwilas, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4433, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4433: Tom Johnson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Courtney Ahlers-Nelson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; Tony Kwilas, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4433, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2982: Senator Boldon: Licensure requirements for speech-language pathology assistants establishment.
A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4269: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Postsecondary education institutions incarcerated and postprison persons provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4269: Paul Schnell, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections; A-8 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4269, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Higher Education Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4269: Paul Schnell, Commissioner of the Department of Corrections; A-8 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4269, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Higher Education Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4065: Senator Boldon: Various provisions modification governing debt collection, garnishment, and consumer finance.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4065: Bennett Hartz, Minnesota Attorney General's Office; Ron Elwood, Legal Aid; Sarah Strong, Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association; Derrick Weber, Creditors' Rights Association; Mary Krinkie, Minnesota Hospital Association; 3:20 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 3:26 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz. A-7 as amended by the A-9, moved by Senator Oumou Verbeten, adopted by voice Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment: Page 19, line 10: delete the first “80” and insert “60” adopted by voice. Senator Kreun moved the following oral amendment: Page 9: delete the new language at lines 23 and 24. After line 27, insert “(c) Nothing in this section prevents a claim against an estate.” adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4065, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4065: Bennett Hartz, Minnesota Attorney General's Office; Ron Elwood, Legal Aid; Sarah Strong, Great Lakes Credit & Collection Association; Derrick Weber, Creditors' Rights Association; Mary Krinkie, Minnesota Hospital Association; 3:20 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 3:26 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz. A-7 as amended by the A-9, moved by Senator Oumou Verbeten, adopted by voice Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment: Page 19, line 10: delete the first “80” and insert “60” adopted by voice. Senator Kreun moved the following oral amendment: Page 9: delete the new language at lines 23 and 24. After line 27, insert “(c) Nothing in this section prevents a claim against an estate.” adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4065, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Document and testimony requests Bills may be heard in a different order than listed. Testimony is limited and must be to the Judiciary Committee\'s jurisdiction within the bill. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair and is subject to change. Additional bills may be added. Testimony requests may be sent to nicole.kaplan@mnsenate.gov by Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Documents must be submitted as a 1 page PDF with the title including name, title/organization, bill #, pro/con. Documents may be emailed to judiciary@senate.mn by Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10 a.m. Only documents meeting the posted requirements will be included.
S.F. 1322: Senator Morrison: Physical therapy interstate licensure compact establishment.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 1445: Senator Morrison: Interstate compact for professional counselors establishment.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 2394: Senator Kupec: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact establishment.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 2656: Senator Boldon: Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact creation.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 2990: Senator Nelson: Dental hygienist compact establishment.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 4076: Senator Morrison: Social work services interstate compact establishment.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 4385: Senator Westlin: Community-based organizations to diminish hate crimes grant appropriation.
Not heard.
Not heard.
HHS bill additions Time change - 11 am. The following bills are slated for the 11 am - 12:30 pm period. These bills may be heard in a different order than listed during this time frame. The committee will focus on provisions within its jurisdiction.
SF4837 (Wiklund) Oversight of health maintenance organization transactions by the commissioner of health authorization
SF3459 (Boldon) Substance abuse disorder treatment requirements modifications
SF1322 (Morrison) Physical therapy interstate licensure compact establishment
SF1445 (Morrison) Interstate compact for professional counselors establishment
SF1572 (Abeler) Occupational therapist licensure compact establishment
SF2394 (Kupec) Physician Assistant Licensure Compact establishment
SF2656 (Boldon) Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact creation
SF2982 (Boldon) Licensure requirements for speech-language pathology assistants establishment
SF2990 (Nelson) Dental hygienist compact establishment
SF3531 (Morrison) Provider health conditions questions on credentialing applications prohibition; health care professional well-being recognition grant program establishment; physician wellness program establishment; well-being of health care workers awareness campaign; appropriating money
SF4076 (Morrison) Social work services interstate compact establishment.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:04 PM
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Zach Cullen, Legislative Assistant |