Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Friday, April 12, 2024
9:00 AM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
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 9:15 AM
S.F. 4782: Senator Port: Cannabis Department modifications and appropriations.
Senator Howe and Senator Eichorn attended via zoom. The following individuals testified on S.F.4782: Charlene Briner, Office of Cannabis Management; 9:18 AM Quorum Present A-15 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. Presentation by Charlene Briner. 9:27 AM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten 9:31 AM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz A-20 Senator Limmer moved Senator Limmer requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A-20 amendment. 3/5 (Ayes: Limmer, Howe, Kreun; Nays: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Carlson, Seeberger, Westlin) MOTION FAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4782, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Howe and Senator Eichorn attended via zoom. The following individuals testified on S.F.4782: Charlene Briner, Office of Cannabis Management; 9:18 AM Quorum Present A-15 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. Presentation by Charlene Briner. 9:27 AM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten 9:31 AM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz A-20 Senator Limmer moved Senator Limmer requested a roll call vote for the adoption of A-20 amendment. 3/5 (Ayes: Limmer, Howe, Kreun; Nays: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Carlson, Seeberger, Westlin) MOTION FAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4782, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1745: Senator Murphy: Accountable health care entities receiving eligible state expenditures accounting procedures requirements, State auditor to examine records of accountable health care entities authorization, Minnesota Commission for Equitable Health Care Services, providing appointments, and appropriations.
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 1745, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 1745, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3900: Senator Seeberger: Digital geographic information system mapping data for certain school facilities appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3900: Jay Henthorne, Chief of Police, City of Richfield; Ben Dolnik, Critical Response Board; Dan Craigie, Director of Geocomm; A-2 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice. A-6 Senator Howe moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3900: Jay Henthorne, Chief of Police, City of Richfield; Ben Dolnik, Critical Response Board; Dan Craigie, Director of Geocomm; A-2 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice. A-6 Senator Howe moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4413: Senator Gustafson: Restraining order provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4413: Megan Walsh, Clinical Professor of Law, University of Minnesota; David Lamb, Student; Elsa Swenson, Community Based Advocate;
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The following individuals testified on S.F.4413: Megan Walsh, Clinical Professor of Law, University of Minnesota; David Lamb, Student; Elsa Swenson, Community Based Advocate;
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S.F. 4952: Senator Gustafson: Venue for certain criminal sexual conduct cases may be proper in multiple counties establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4952: Karen Kugler, Ramsey County Attorney's Office; 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.4952: Karen Kugler, Ramsey County Attorney's Office; A-1 Senator Carlson moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4057: Senator Gustafson: Fire life safety damper testing establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4057: Colin Beere, SMART Local 10; A-1 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4057, 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.4057: Colin Beere, SMART Local 10; A-1 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4057, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3920: Senator Gustafson: Automatic renewal related terms definitions and regulation provisions.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3920: Erik Lindseth, LifeTime Fitness; Susan Sheely, Self Esteem Brands, LLC; A-12 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3920: Erik Lindseth, LifeTime Fitness; Susan Sheely, Self Esteem Brands, LLC; A-12 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4499: Senator Mitchell: Home day care restrictions prohibition.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4499: Thomas Leonzal, Woodbury Resident; Patrick Hynes, Community Associations Institute, Minnesota Chapter; A-1 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice. Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment to the A-1: 1.17 delete "and delete everything after the comma" delete lines 1.18, 1.19, and 1.20 insert "page 1, after line 20, insert: "this section only applies to:"" delete line 1.27 adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4499: Thomas Leonzal, Woodbury Resident; Patrick Hynes, Community Associations Institute, Minnesota Chapter; A-1 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice. Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment to the A-1: 1.17 delete "and delete everything after the comma" delete lines 1.18, 1.19, and 1.20 insert "page 1, after line 20, insert: "this section only applies to:"" delete line 1.27 adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4877: Senator Mitchell: Department of Human services child fatalities or near fatalities panel and process provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4877: Kelly Knutson; Senator Carlson moved that lines 6.19 to 7.30 be adopted to SF 4877, passed by voice
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4877, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4877: Kelly Knutson; Senator Carlson moved that lines 6.19 to 7.30 be adopted to SF 4877, passed by voice
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4877, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 5257: Senator McEwen: Combative sports regulations modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5257: Ali Afsharjavan, Office of Combative Sports; Oral amendment moved by Senator Kreun as follows: “[341.352] DATA PRIVACY. All health records collected, created, or maintained under this chapter is private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.” adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5257: Ali Afsharjavan, Office of Combative Sports; Oral amendment moved by Senator Kreun as follows: “[341.352] DATA PRIVACY. All health records collected, created, or maintained under this chapter is private data on individuals, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.” adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4377: Senator Seeberger: Mental health services and outdoor activities for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4377: Christopher Tetrault, Hometown Hero Outdoors; Arik Matson, Retired Police Officer; Megan Matson; 12:20 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 12:27 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz. 12:32 PM Senator Latz called for a recess
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The following individuals testified on S.F.4377: Christopher Tetrault, Hometown Hero Outdoors; Arik Matson, Retired Police Officer; Megan Matson; 12:20 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 12:27 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz. 12:32 PM Senator Latz called for a recess
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S.F. 1572: Senator Abeler: Occupational therapist licensure compact establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1572: Nahale Kalfas, Council of State Governments; 1:20 PM Senator Latz gaveled in from recess.
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The following individuals testified on S.F.1572: Nahale Kalfas, Council of State Governments; 1:20 PM Senator Latz gaveled in from recess.
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S.F. 1322: Senator Morrison: Physical therapy interstate licensure compact establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1322: James Leahy, Minnesota Physical Therapy Association;
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The following individuals testified on S.F.1322: James Leahy, Minnesota Physical Therapy Association;
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S.F. 1445: Senator Morrison: Interstate compact for professional counselors establishment.
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S.F. 4076: Senator Morrison: Social work services interstate compact establishment.
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S.F. 2656: Senator Boldon: Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact creation.
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S.F. 2990: Senator Nelson: Dental hygienist compact establishment.
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S.F. 2394: Senator Kupec: Physician Assistant Licensure Compact establishment.
A-4 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 2394, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-4 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 2394, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 5337: Senator Latz: Public safety policy and appropriations provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5337: Paul Schnell, Commissioner, Department of Corrections; Bob Jacobson, Commissioner, Public Safety; 1:43 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 2:00 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
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The following individuals testified on S.F.5337: Paul Schnell, Commissioner, Department of Corrections; Bob Jacobson, Commissioner, Public Safety; 1:43 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 2:00 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
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S.F. 4258: Senator Mann: Task Force on Preventing Violence Against Latina Women establishment and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4258: Patti Tototzintle, CEO, Esperanza United; Heidi Garrido, Hopkins City Council Member; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4258: Patti Tototzintle, CEO, Esperanza United; Heidi Garrido, Hopkins City Council Member; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2759: Senator Westlin: Parenting time provisions modification.
A-7 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 2759, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-7 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 2759, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4200: Senator Limmer: Certain personal information of justices, judges, and judicial staff as private data on individuals designation; dissemination of personal information restriction.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4200: John Guthmann, 2nd Judicial District Court Judge; Senator Limmer incorporated the A-7 into the A-6 Senator Limmer incorporated the following oral amendment into the A-6 1.16 after "vendors" insert "that provide data support services to law enforcement agencies" A-6 Senator Limmer moved, adopted by voice. 2:29 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 2:32 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz. Senator Limmer moved the following oral amendment to the A-6 1.25 after "section" insert "and section 480.45" adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4200, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4200: John Guthmann, 2nd Judicial District Court Judge; Senator Limmer incorporated the A-7 into the A-6 Senator Limmer incorporated the following oral amendment into the A-6 1.16 after "vendors" insert "that provide data support services to law enforcement agencies" A-6 Senator Limmer moved, adopted by voice. 2:29 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 2:32 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz. Senator Limmer moved the following oral amendment to the A-6 1.25 after "section" insert "and section 480.45" adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4200, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4271: Senator Latz: Judiciary provisions modifications and appropriations.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4271: Linus Chan, Decriminalizing Communities Coalition; Marvina Haynes, Director of MN Wrongfully Convicted Judicial Reform; Robert Small, Minnesota County Attorney's Association; Josh Parker, Policing Project; Kate Weeks, Office of Justice Programs; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice; 2:43 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. A-9 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. 2:56 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Pappas. All following amendments are to the A-9: A-6 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-12 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-22 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-21 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-19 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-13 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-14 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-5 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. A-17 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. A-18 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice. A-10 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. Senator Latz moved to add SF 4413 to the bill, adopted by voice. Senator Latz moved to add SF 4952 as amended to the bill, adopted by voice. 3:36 PM Senator Pappas gaveled a recess. 3:39 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten gaveled the committee to order. Senator Latz moved to ad SF 4499 as amended to the bill, adopted by voice. 3:44 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4271, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4271: Linus Chan, Decriminalizing Communities Coalition; Marvina Haynes, Director of MN Wrongfully Convicted Judicial Reform; Robert Small, Minnesota County Attorney's Association; Josh Parker, Policing Project; Kate Weeks, Office of Justice Programs; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice; 2:43 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. A-9 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. 2:56 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Pappas. All following amendments are to the A-9: A-6 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-12 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-22 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-21 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-19 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-13 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-14 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-5 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. A-17 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. A-18 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice. A-10 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. Senator Latz moved to add SF 4413 to the bill, adopted by voice. Senator Latz moved to add SF 4952 as amended to the bill, adopted by voice. 3:36 PM Senator Pappas gaveled a recess. 3:39 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten gaveled the committee to order. Senator Latz moved to ad SF 4499 as amended to the bill, adopted by voice. 3:44 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4271, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4950: Senator Westlin: Ignition interlock program participation requirement limitation for individuals whose driver\'s license is revoked, canceled or denied for an incident involving alcohol and establishing an intensive testing program for those whose driver\'s license is revoked, canceled, or denied for an incident involving a controlled substance or an intoxicating substance.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4950: Ed Cohen, Smart Start Minnesota; Megan Gallagher, Department of Public Safety; A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. Senator Westlin moved SF 4950 as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the committee on State and Local Government and Veterans, motion failed. Senator Westlin requested a division vote for the passage of S.F. 4950, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans 5 yays and 4 nays MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4950, 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.4950: Ed Cohen, Smart Start Minnesota; Megan Gallagher, Department of Public Safety; A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. Senator Westlin moved SF 4950 as amended, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the committee on State and Local Government and Veterans, motion failed. Senator Westlin requested a division vote for the passage of S.F. 4950, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans 5 yays and 4 nays MOTION PREVAILED
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4950, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2026: Senator Mohamed: Speed safety camera enforcement pilot program establishment and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2026: Ethan Fawley, City of Minneapolis; A-6 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-7 Senator Kreun moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 2026, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2026: Ethan Fawley, City of Minneapolis; A-6 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-7 Senator Kreun moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 2026, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4411: Senator Latz: Disclosure of personnel data on peace officers and other government witnesses to a prosecuting authority to comply with the authority\'s constitutional disclosure obligations requirement provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4411: Mike Berger, Public Defender's Office, Hennepin County; Hannah Martin, MACDL; Clare Diegel, Hennepin County Attorney's Office; Chief Eric Werner, City of Maple Grove Police Department; Devin Bruce, MAPE; Robert Small, Minnesota County Attorneys Association; A-2 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. 4:55 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten Senator Limmer requested a roll call vote for the adoption of S.F. 4411 as amended to pass and re-referred to the Finance committee. 4/5 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Carlson, Pappas; Nays: Limmer, Eichorn, Kreun, Seeberger, Westlin) MOTION FAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4411, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION FAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4411: Mike Berger, Public Defender's Office, Hennepin County; Hannah Martin, MACDL; Clare Diegel, Hennepin County Attorney's Office; Chief Eric Werner, City of Maple Grove Police Department; Devin Bruce, MAPE; Robert Small, Minnesota County Attorneys Association; A-2 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. 4:55 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten Senator Limmer requested a roll call vote for the adoption of S.F. 4411 as amended to pass and re-referred to the Finance committee. 4/5 (Ayes: Latz, Oumou Verbeten, Carlson, Pappas; Nays: Limmer, Eichorn, Kreun, Seeberger, Westlin) MOTION FAILED
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4411, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION FAILED.
Document Requirements 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. Only documents submitted in the requested format and received before the posted deadline will be accepted.
Compact bills No new testimony or documents will be taken for this hearing. Each bill will be heard and laid over. A DE to SF2394 will be offered once work on the individual bills has been completed and will include compromise language within the Judiciary Committee\'s jurisdiction. The language will be applied to all compact bills contained in the DE and heard at this hearing.
Document Requirements 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. Only documents submitted in the requested format and received by Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m. will be included.
Tentative Schedule of Bills
Additional Bills Added
The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 PM by Senator Oumou Verbeten
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