STATE OF MINNESOTA Journal of the Senate NINETY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
SECOND DAY
St. Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, January 7, 2021
The Senate met at 11:00 a.m. and was called to order by the President Pro Tem.
The members of the Senate paused for a moment of silent prayer and reflection.
The members of the Senate gave the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
The roll was called, and the following Senators were present:
Abeler Draheim Howe Marty Rest Anderson Duckworth Ingebrigtsen Mathews Rosen Bakk Dziedzic Isaacson McEwen Ruud Benson Eaton Jasinski Miller Senjem Bigham Eichorn Johnson Murphy Tomassoni Carlson Eken Johnson Stewart Nelson Torres Ray Chamberlain Fateh Kent Newman Utke Champion Franzen Kiffmeyer Newton Weber Clausen Frentz Klein Osmek Westrom Coleman Gazelka Koran Pappas Wiger Cwodzinski Goggin Kunesh Port Wiklund Dahms Hawj Lang Pratt Dibble Hoffman Latz Putnam Dornink Housley Limmer Rarick
The President declared a quorum present.
The reading of the Journal was dispensed with and the Journal, as printed and corrected, was approved.
Senator Ann H. Rest, from the Forty-Fifth District, submitted affidavits to the Secretary of the Senate attesting to her taking the oath of office on January 5, 2021.
RECESS
Senator Gazelka moved that the Senate do now recess subject to the call of the President. The motion prevailed.
After a brief recess, the President called the Senate to order. 14 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY ELECTION OF PRESIDENT
Senator Gazelka moved that the Senate take up the election of its presiding officer for the Ninety-Second Legislature, pursuant to Article IV, Section 15 of the Constitution of Minnesota. The motion prevailed.
Senator Gazelka nominated Senator Jeremy R. Miller for President.
Senator Rest nominated Senator Bobby Joe Champion for President.
The question was taken on the election of the President. The roll was called.
The following Senators voted for Senator Jeremy R. Miller:
Abeler Draheim Ingebrigtsen Miller Ruud Anderson Duckworth Jasinski Nelson Senjem Bakk Eichorn Johnson Newman Tomassoni Benson Gazelka Kiffmeyer Newton Utke Chamberlain Goggin Koran Osmek Weber Coleman Hoffman Lang Pratt Westrom Dahms Housley Limmer Rarick Dornink Howe Mathews Rosen
Senator Jasinski cast the vote for Senator Jeremy R. Miller on behalf of the following Senators: Anderson, Eichorn, Goggin, Housley, Ingebrigtsen, Limmer, and Westrom.
Senator Frentz cast the vote for Senator Jeremy R. Miller on behalf of the following Senator: Newton.
The following Senators voted for Senator Bobby Joe Champion:
Bigham Dziedzic Hawj Latz Putnam Carlson Eaton Isaacson Marty Rest Champion Eken Johnson Stewart McEwen Torres Ray Clausen Fateh Kent Murphy Wiger Cwodzinski Franzen Klein Pappas Wiklund Dibble Frentz Kunesh Port
Senator Frentz cast the vote for Senator Bobby Joe Champion on behalf of the following Senators: Carlson, Clausen, Eaton, Hawj, Isaacson, Latz, and Torres Ray.
Senator Jeremy R. Miller received 38 votes of the members of the Senate and was duly elected President of the Senate.
Senator Bobby Joe Champion received 29 votes of the members of the Senate.
OATH OF OFFICE
President-elect Jeremy R. Miller took the oath of office as administered by Senator Julie A. Rosen.
Senator Miller took the chair and briefly addressed the Senate in accepting the office of President. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 15 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
Senators Gazelka and Kent introduced --
Senate Resolution No. 6: A Senate resolution relating to rules; adopting temporary rules for the 92nd session of the Legislature.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the State of Minnesota:
The temporary rules of the Senate for the 91st session of the Legislature are adopted as the temporary rules for the 92nd session, to be effective until the adoption of permanent rules by a majority vote of the Senate, subject to the following condition:
A bill may not be introduced on the first day.
The rules referred to above are amended as follows:
7. BUDGET TARGETS
7.1 The Committees on Taxes and on Finance must hold hearings as necessary to determine state revenues and appropriations for the fiscal biennium.
7.2 Within 30 days after the last state general fund revenue and expenditure forecast for the next fiscal biennium becomes available during the regular session in the odd-numbered year, targets for the general fund budget must be publicly announced by the Chair of the Committee on Finance or the Chair of the Committee on Rules and Administration. Subsequent adjustments to the targets required under this rule shall be made by public announcement of the chair of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
7.3 The omnibus tax and appropriation bills are:
(1) the omnibus tax bill;
(2) the agriculture appropriations bill;
(3) the E-12 education appropriations bill;
(4) the commerce and consumer protection appropriations bill;
(5) the energy and utilities appropriations bill;
(6) the higher education appropriations bill;
(7) the health and human services appropriations bill;
(8) the housing appropriations bill;
(9) the environment and natural resources appropriations bill;
(9) (10) the jobs and economic growth appropriations bill; 16 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY (10) (11) the judiciary and public safety appropriations bill;
(11) (12) the state government appropriations bill;
(12) (13) the transportation appropriations bill;
(13) (14) the veterans and military affairs appropriations bill; and
(14) (15) the omnibus capital investment bill.
An omnibus appropriation or tax bill may not be divided.
7.4 An amendment to an omnibus appropriation or tax bill that is a Senate file or an unofficial engrossment of a House file is out of order if it will:
(1) increase net appropriations from a fund for a fiscal biennium, without a corresponding increase in net revenue, compared to the bill as it was reported to the floor of the Senate;
(2) reduce net revenue to a fund for a fiscal biennium, without a corresponding reduction in net appropriations, compared to the bill as it was reported to the floor of the Senate;
(3) change appropriations, transfers, or revenues to an agency that was not in the bill as it was reported to the floor of the Senate; or
(4) create or increase the amount of a tax expenditure by reducing appropriations, transfers, or revenues to an agency that was not in the bill as it was reported to the floor of the Senate.
9. STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Senate are as follows:
Aging and Long-Term Care Policy
Agriculture, and Rural Development, and Housing Finance and Policy
Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy
Capital Investment
Civil Law and Data Practices Policy
Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
E-12 Education Finance and Policy
Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy
Environment and Natural Resources Finance
Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 17 Family Care and Aging
Finance
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Housing Finance and Policy
Human Services Licensing Policy
Human Services Reform Finance and Policy
Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy
Labor and Industry Policy
Local Government Policy
Mining and Forestry Policy
Redistricting
Rules and Administration
State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
Taxes
Technology and Reform Policy
Transportation Finance and Policy
Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy
12. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
12.1 (a) All meetings of the Senate, its committees, and subcommittees are open to the public. A meeting of a caucus of the members of any of those bodies from the same political party need not be open to the public. A caucus of the Hennepin county, Ramsey county, or St. Louis county delegation is open to the public. For purposes of this rule, a meeting occurs when a quorum is present and action is taken regarding a matter within the jurisdiction of the body.
(b) During the peacetime emergency declared by the Governor on March 13, 2020, in Executive Order 20-01, or during any subsequent peacetime emergency declared by the Governor that is related to the infectious disease known as COVID-19, Senate committee and subcommittee meetings may be held using alternative means that permit remote participation and voting, subject to this rule. Compliance with this rule meets the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 3.055. The alternative 18 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY means used to conduct a hearing under this rule must ensure that all members of the committee participating in the hearing can see and hear one another, and that all witnesses are also visible and audible to the members participating during the witness's testimony, with the ability for witnesses to see and hear the members participating during the witness's testimony. If a member participating in a hearing held under this rule verbally affirms during the course of the hearing that the member's Internet connection prevents the member from establishing a visual connection to the hearing, the member may participate using only an audio connection to the hearing. Any meeting using alternative means must be contemporaneously available electronically to the public. The notice provided for the hearing must specify how members of the public may access and monitor the meeting. All of the requirements of Senate Rule 12 apply to hearings held under this paragraph unless otherwise excepted.
12.2 Any person may submit to the Chair of the Committee on Rules and Administration a complaint that members have violated the open meeting requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 3.055. The complaint must be in writing. The Chair of the Committee on Rules and Administration shall immediately forward the complaint in writing to the Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct without disclosing the identity of the complainant. The complaint must not be further disclosed without the consent of the complainant, except to the members against whom the complaint was made, unless the complaint was made by a member of the Senate in writing under oath, in which case the investigatory procedures of Rule 55 apply.
12.3 To the extent practical, a committee or subcommittee shall announce each meeting to the public at least three calendar days before convening. The notice must state the name of the committee or subcommittee, the bill or bills to be considered, and the place and time of meeting. The notice must be posted on the Senate's Web site and on all Senate bulletin boards in the Capitol and the State Office Building. A notice must be sent to the House of Representatives for posting as it deems necessary. If the three-day notice requirement cannot be met, the committee or subcommittee shall give simultaneous notice to all of the known proponents and opponents of the bill as soon as practicable.
12.4 A Senate committee or subcommittee shall adjourn no later than midnight each day, unless two-thirds of the members present vote to suspend this requirement.
12.5 Committees and subcommittees may not meet while the Senate is in session without permission of the Senate. The names of the members excused shall be printed in the Journal.
12.6 A majority of its members constitutes a quorum of a committee or subcommittee.
12.7 Each standing committee of the Senate, including a subcommittee of the committee, may at any time sit and act, investigate and take testimony on any matter within its jurisdiction, report hearings held by it, and make expenditures as authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
12.8 A standing committee, but not a subcommittee, may require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents, in the manner provided by Minnesota Statutes, section 3.153. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 19 12.9 Upon the request of a member of a committee or subcommittee to which a bill has been referred, or upon the request of the chief author of the bill, a record must be made of the vote on the bill or any amendment in the committee or subcommittee.
12.10 Upon request of three members of the committee before the vote is taken, the record of a roll call vote in a standing committee must accompany the committee report and be printed in the Journal.
12.11 A committee report may only be based on action taken at a regular or special meeting of the committee. A report in violation of this rule is out of order.
12.12 No Senate committee or subcommittee shall permit any appointed officer or employee of the executive branch, registered lobbyist, or lobbyist principal to be seated at the committee table with members of the Senate during an official meeting of a committee of the Senate.
Senator Wiklund moved to amend Senate Resolution No. 6 as follows:
Page 5, after line 19, insert:
"17. DECORUM
17.1 In case of a disturbance or disorderly conduct in the lobbies or galleries, the President may order them cleared.
17.2 A member may not introduce a visitor or visitors in the galleries from the floor or rostrum of the Senate.
17.3 Smoking is not permitted in the Senate Chamber or galleries, the Retiring Room, hearing rooms, offices, or other spaces under the control of the Senate.
17.4 During floor proceedings, picture taking by persons other than accredited news or legislative photographers, picture taking with floodlights or flash units, and visual or audible disruptions are prohibited. At all times, demonstrations and food or beverages are prohibited in the Senate Chamber and in the galleries.
17.5 Television recording or broadcasting on the Senate floor is under the direction of the Secretary.
17.6 All members and employees must wear face coverings as provided in this rule. A face covering must be worn over an individual's nose and mouth within indoor areas of the Capitol Complex at all times. This rule does not apply to members and employees who are addressing the entire Senate in the Senate Chamber, addressing a Senate committee, or if a member or employee is alone in the member's or employee's office. This rule expires on May 18, 2021, or 90 days after the termination of the peacetime emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 20-01 and extended in any subsequent executive orders, whichever is later."
Senator Gazelka moved to amend the Wiklund amendment to Senate Resolution No. 6 as follows:
Page 1, delete lines 16 to 23 and insert: 20 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY "17.6 All members and employees are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings as provided in this rule. A face covering should be worn over an individual's nose and mouth within the Senate Chamber. This rule does not apply to members and employees who are addressing the entire Senate in the Senate Chamber. This rule expires on the day following the termination of the peacetime emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 20-01 and extended in any subsequent executive orders."
The question was taken on the adoption of the Gazelka amendment to the Wiklund amendment.
The roll was called, and there were yeas 36 and nays 31, as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative were: Abeler Draheim Jasinski Nelson Tomassoni Anderson Duckworth Johnson Newman Utke Bakk Eichorn Kiffmeyer Osmek Weber Benson Gazelka Koran Pratt Westrom Chamberlain Goggin Lang Rarick Coleman Housley Limmer Rosen Dahms Howe Mathews Ruud Dornink Ingebrigtsen Miller Senjem
Senator Jasinski cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Anderson, Eichorn, Goggin, Housley, Ingebrigtsen, Limmer, and Westrom.
Those who voted in the negative were: Bigham Eaton Isaacson McEwen Torres Ray Carlson Eken Johnson Stewart Murphy Wiger Champion Fateh Kent Newton Wiklund Clausen Franzen Klein Pappas Cwodzinski Frentz Kunesh Port Dibble Hawj Latz Putnam Dziedzic Hoffman Marty Rest
Senator Frentz cast the negative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Carlson, Clausen, Eaton, Hawj, Isaacson, Latz, Newton, and Torres Ray.
The motion prevailed. So the amendment to the amendment was adopted.
Senator Wiklund withdrew her amendment.
Senator Franzen moved to amend Senate Resolution No. 6 as follows:
Page 5, after line 18, insert:
"14. PRESIDENT
14.1 The President shall take the chair at the time to which the Senate adjourned. The President shall immediately call the members to order and, on the appearance of a quorum, shall proceed with the regular order of business. For the purposes of establishing a quorum, members who have informed the President of their intention to vote from a remote location under the provisions of Rule 40.7 may be counted for the duration of the legislative day. If a member suggests the absence of a quorum at any time during the remainder of the legislative day, the President must confirm that each member 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 21 intending to vote under Rule 40.7 intends to continue voting under Rule 40.7. At any time the President announces the presence of a quorum, the President shall announce the names of members intending to vote under Rule 40.7. A member voting from a remote location under this rule must inform the Senate President of the member's geographic location at the time of remote voting. For the purposes of this rule, "geographic location" means the municipality and state where the member is located. The information provided to the Senate President pursuant to this rule must be published in the Senate Journal for the day when it was provided.
14.2 The President may call a member to preside. In the absence of the President, the President Pro Tem, the Chair of the Committee on Rules and Administration, or the Chair's designee, shall preside over the Senate. In the absence of the President and the Chair, the Senate may select a member to perform the duties of the President. Substitutions do not extend beyond adjournment.
14.3 The President shall preserve order and decorum, may speak on points of order in preference to members, and shall also decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Senate by a member.
14.4 An appeal is decided by a majority vote of those present and voting. Upon an appeal from the decision of the President, the question is, "Shall the decision of the President be the judgment of the Senate?"
14.5 The President shall sign all acts, memorials, addresses and resolutions. All writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by the Senate must be signed by the President and attested by the Secretary.
14.6 Upon a finding by the Committee on Rules and Administration that the President refuses or is unable to sign any of the documents described in this rule, the Chair of the Committee on Rules and Administration, or some other member selected by the committee, shall assume the duties of the President under this rule until the President is able to sign the documents described or until the Senate elects a new President, whichever occurs first."
The motion prevailed. So the amendment was adopted.
Senator Gazelka moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution, as amended.
The question was taken on the adoption of the resolution, as amended.
The roll was called, and there were yeas 52 and nays 15, as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative were:
Abeler Dahms Hoffman Lang Rosen Anderson Dornink Housley Limmer Ruud Bakk Draheim Howe Mathews Senjem Benson Duckworth Ingebrigtsen Miller Tomassoni Bigham Eichorn Jasinski Nelson Utke Carlson Eken Johnson Newman Weber Chamberlain Franzen Johnson Stewart Newton Westrom Champion Frentz Kent Osmek Wiger Clausen Gazelka Kiffmeyer Pratt Coleman Goggin Klein Putnam Cwodzinski Hawj Koran Rarick 22 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Senator Jasinski cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Anderson, Eichorn, Goggin, Housley, Ingebrigtsen, Limmer, Ruud, Senjem, and Westrom.
Senator Frentz cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Carlson, Clausen, Hawj, and Newton.
Those who voted in the negative were: Dibble Fateh Latz Murphy Rest Dziedzic Isaacson Marty Pappas Torres Ray Eaton Kunesh McEwen Port Wiklund Senator Frentz cast the negative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Eaton, Isaacson, Latz, and Torres Ray.
The motion prevailed. So the resolution, as amended, was adopted.
Senators Gazelka and Kent introduced --
Senate Resolution No. 7: A Senate resolution relating to standing committees.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota:
The standing committees of the Senate for the 92nd session have the membership shown in this resolution: COMMITTEE ON AGING AND LONG-TERM CARE POLICY (7) Housley, Chair Abeler Ruud Koran, Vice Chair Hoffman Eken, Lead Putnam COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AND POLICY (8) Westrom, Chair Anderson Frentz Dahms, Vice Chair Dornink Goggin Murphy, Lead Eken COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL INVESTMENT (10) Bakk, Chair Dahms Johnson Stewart Senjem, Vice Chair Dornink Pratt Pappas, Lead Jasinski Wiger Champion COMMITTEE ON CIVIL LAW AND DATA PRACTICES POLICY (8) Mathews, Chair Anderson Latz Limmer, Vice Chair Carlson Westrom Bigham, Lead Johnson 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 23
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION FINANCE AND POLICY (6) Dahms, Chair Franzen, Lead Howe Utke, Vice Chair Housley Port COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION FINANCE AND POLICY (9) Chamberlain, Chair Coleman Isaacson Eichorn, Vice Chair Cwodzinski Kunesh Wiger, Lead Duckworth Newman COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND UTILITIES FINANCE AND POLICY (8) Senjem, Chair Chamberlain Torres Ray Mathews, Vice Chair Newton Utke Frentz, Lead Rarick COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FINANCE (8) Ingebrigtsen, Chair Dibble Lang Ruud, Vice Chair Eaton Tomassoni Torres Ray, Lead Eichorn COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY AND LEGACY FINANCE (7) Ruud, Chair Cwodzinski Senjem Weber, Vice Chair Lang Hawj, Lead McEwen COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (10) Rosen, Chair Champion Kent Ingebrigtsen, Vice Chair Franzen Kiffmeyer Marty, Lead Johnson Pratt Benson COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE AND POLICY (9) Benson, Chair Abeler Koran Draheim, Vice Chair Eaton Nelson Wiklund, Lead Klein Rosen COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE AND POLICY (6) Tomassoni, Chair Clausen, Lead Jasinski Rarick, Vice Chair Goggin Putnam 24 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING FINANCE AND POLICY (7) Draheim, Chair Dahms Rosen Duckworth, Vice Chair Port Dziedzic, Lead Rest COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES LICENSING POLICY (5) Utke, Chair Eaton, Lead Fateh Abeler, Vice Chair Dornink COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES REFORM FINANCE AND POLICY (9) Abeler, Chair Fateh Nelson Benson, Vice Chair Franzen Utke Hoffman, Lead Housley Wiklund COMMITTEE ON JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH FINANCE AND POLICY (7) Pratt, Chair Draheim Rarick Housley, Vice Chair Hawj Champion, Lead Putnam COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCE AND POLICY (9) Limmer, Chair Anderson Kiffmeyer Johnson, Vice Chair Bigham Mathews Latz, Lead Ingebrigtsen Pappas COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY POLICY (5) Rarick, Chair McEwen, Lead Isaacson Dornink, Vice Chair Goggin COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY (7) Jasinski, Chair Bigham Wiger Newman, Vice Chair Howe Cwodzinski, Lead Westrom COMMITTEE ON MINING AND FORESTRY POLICY (6) Eichorn, Chair Kunesh, Lead Ruud Goggin, Vice Chair Isaacson Tomassoni COMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING (8) Johnson, Chair Bakk Murphy Kiffmeyer, Vice Chair Kunesh Pratt Isaacson, Lead Miller 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 25
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION (11) Gazelka, Chair Frentz Newman Johnson, Vice Chair Limmer Rest Kent, Lead Marty Weber Bakk Miller COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT FINANCE AND POLICY AND ELECTIONS (8) Kiffmeyer, Chair Clausen Osmek Howe, Vice Chair Fateh Pratt Carlson, Lead Koran COMMITTEE ON TAXES (9) Nelson, Chair Bakk Dziedzic Miller, Vice Chair Chamberlain Klein Rest, Lead Coleman Weber COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY AND REFORM POLICY (7) Koran, Chair Draheim Wiklund Westrom, Vice Chair Osmek Fateh, Lead Port COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY (9) Newman, Chair Carlson Kiffmeyer Jasinski, Vice Chair Coleman McEwen Dibble, Lead Johnson Stewart Osmek COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS FINANCE AND POLICY (7) Lang, Chair Duckworth Wiger Anderson, Vice Chair Hawj Newton, Lead Howe
Senator Gazelka moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
The question was taken on the adoption of the resolution.
The roll was called, and there were yeas 60 and nays 7, as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative were: Abeler Carlson Dahms Dziedzic Gazelka Anderson Chamberlain Dibble Eichorn Goggin Bakk Champion Dornink Eken Hawj Benson Coleman Draheim Franzen Hoffman Bigham Cwodzinski Duckworth Frentz Housley 26 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY
Howe Klein Murphy Pratt Tomassoni Ingebrigtsen Koran Nelson Putnam Torres Ray Jasinski Kunesh Newman Rarick Utke Johnson Lang Newton Rest Weber Johnson Stewart Limmer Osmek Rosen Westrom Kent Mathews Pappas Ruud Wiger Kiffmeyer Miller Port Senjem Wiklund Senator Jasinski cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Anderson, Eichorn, Goggin, Housley, Ingebrigtsen, Johnson, Limmer, Newman, Ruud, Senjem, and Westrom.
Senator Frentz cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Carlson, Hawj, Newton, and Torres Ray.
Those who voted in the negative were:
Clausen Fateh Latz McEwen Eaton Isaacson Marty
Senator Frentz cast the negative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Clausen, Eaton, Isaacson, and Latz.
The motion prevailed. So the resolution was adopted.
Senators Gazelka and Kent introduced --
Senate Resolution No. 8: A Senate resolution relating to postage.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Senate of the State of Minnesota:
For the 2021 session of the 92nd Legislature, the Secretary of the Senate shall provide each member of the Senate with a postal service budget not to exceed $1,300 for calendar year 2021, except as provided in this resolution. The postal service budget provided in this resolution is available until December 31, 2022.
In addition to the postal service budget provided to each member of the Senate in this resolution, the postal service budget for the following members of the Senate may be increased by the amounts indicated:
(a) for each member named as chair of a standing committee in the Senate resolution designating committee assignments, an increase of $400 for calendar year 2021, for the necessary business of the committee; and
(b) for the Senate Majority Leader and Senate Minority Leader, an increase of $500 each for calendar year 2021.
Senator Bigham moved to amend Senate Resolution No. 8 as follows:
Page 1, line 5, delete "$1,300" and insert "$1,001"
The question was taken on the adoption of the amendment. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 27 The roll was called, and there were yeas 20 and nays 47, as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative were: Bigham Dziedzic Franzen Kunesh Pappas Carlson Eaton Hawj Latz Rest Cwodzinski Eken Hoffman Marty Wiger Dibble Fateh Kent McEwen Wiklund
Senator Frentz cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Carlson, Eaton, Hawj, and Latz.
Those who voted in the negative were: Abeler Draheim Jasinski Murphy Ruud Anderson Duckworth Johnson Nelson Senjem Bakk Eichorn Johnson Stewart Newman Tomassoni Benson Frentz Kiffmeyer Newton Torres Ray Chamberlain Gazelka Klein Osmek Utke Champion Goggin Koran Port Weber Clausen Housley Lang Pratt Westrom Coleman Howe Limmer Putnam Dahms Ingebrigtsen Mathews Rarick Dornink Isaacson Miller Rosen
Senator Jasinski cast the negative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Anderson, Eichorn, Goggin, Housley, Ingebrigtsen, Johnson, Limmer, Newman, Ruud, Senjem, and Westrom.
Senator Frentz cast the negative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Clausen, Isaacson, Newton, and Torres Ray.
The motion did not prevail. So the amendment was not adopted.
Senator Gazelka moved the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
The question was taken on the adoption of the resolution.
The roll was called, and there were yeas 67 and nays 0, as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative were: Abeler Draheim Howe Marty Rest Anderson Duckworth Ingebrigtsen Mathews Rosen Bakk Dziedzic Isaacson McEwen Ruud Benson Eaton Jasinski Miller Senjem Bigham Eichorn Johnson Murphy Tomassoni Carlson Eken Johnson Stewart Nelson Torres Ray Chamberlain Fateh Kent Newman Utke Champion Franzen Kiffmeyer Newton Weber Clausen Frentz Klein Osmek Westrom Coleman Gazelka Koran Pappas Wiger Cwodzinski Goggin Kunesh Port Wiklund Dahms Hawj Lang Pratt Dibble Hoffman Latz Putnam Dornink Housley Limmer Rarick
Senator Jasinski cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Anderson, Eichorn, Goggin, Housley, Ingebrigtsen, Johnson, Limmer, Newman, Osmek, Ruud, Senjem, and Westrom. 28 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Senator Frentz cast the affirmative vote on behalf of the following Senators: Carlson, Clausen, Eaton, Hawj, Isaacson, Latz, Newton, and Torres Ray.
The motion prevailed. So the resolution was adopted.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS - CONTINUED
Without objection, remaining on the Order of Business of Motions and Resolutions, the Senate reverted to the Orders of Business of Executive and Official Communications, Messages From the House, and Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills.
EXECUTIVE AND OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were received.
June 19, 2015
The Honorable Sandra L. Pappas President of the Senate
Dear Senator Pappas:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA RACING COMMISSION
Jerry Bell, 2146 Buhl Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective July 1, 2015, for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
Barbara Colombo, 20940 Oak Ln., Greenwood, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 1, 2015, for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
James Lane III, 2605 Hamel Rd., Medina, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 1, 2015, for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
January 13, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 29 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT OF APPEALS CHIEF JUDGE
Patricia J. Milun, 405 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 18, 2017, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
January 31, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Susan Park Rani, 500 E. Grant Pl., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective February 5, 2017, for a term expiring on January 3, 2023.
R.T. Rybak, 404 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective February 5, 2017, for a term expiring on January 3, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
April 19, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MNSURE BOARD
Peter Benner, 7650 Cahill Ave., Inver Grove Heights, in the county of Dakota, effective May 6, 2017, for a term expiring on May 5, 2021.
Phillip Norrgard, 345 Prevost Rd., Cloquet, in the county of Carlton, effective May 6, 2017, for a term expiring on May 5, 2021.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
June 9, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate 30 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
Kenneth Koch, 1867 Merlot Crv., Eagan, in the county of Dakota, effective July 1, 2017, for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
June 27, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA RACING COMMISSION
Dan Erhart, 4120 - 115th Ave. N.W., Coon Rapids, in the county of Anoka, effective June 28, 2017, for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
Camille McArdle, 6451 - 177th St. N., Hugo, in the county of Washington, effective June 28, 2017, for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
Roy Johnson, 13800 - 78th Pl. N., Maple Grove, in the county of Hennepin, effective June 28, 2017, for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
October 4, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
Kristen Eide-Tollefson, 28477 N. Lake Ave. Way, P.O. Box 129, Frontenac, in the county of Goodhue, effective January 2, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Julie Goehring, 780 - 70th Ave. N.W., Moorhead, in the county of Clay, effective January 2, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 31 Alan Forsberg, 58216 Maple Hill Rd., Mankato, in the county of Blue Earth, effective January 2, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Bryan Murdock, 26723 Halite Ct., Wyoming, in the county of Chisago, effective January 2, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
December 21, 2017
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES
William Faber, 7427 Cottonwood Rd., Cushing, in the county of Crow Wing, effective January 2, 2018, for a term expiring on December 31, 2021.
Della Young, 4309 Edinbrook Ter. N., Brooklyn Park, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 2, 2018, for a term expiring on December 31, 2021.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
April 12, 2018
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate
Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
Mikal Nabors, 4200 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 16, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
March 6, 2018
The Honorable Michelle L. Fischbach President of the Senate 32 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dear Senator Fischbach:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Dana L. Bailey, 658 Cedar St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective March 11, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
June 15, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
Marty Duncan, 1210 Pine Point Crv., Saint Peter, in the county of Nicollet, effective February 26, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Oluwagbenga Ogungbe, 1539 Hydram Ave. N., Oakdale, in the county of Washington, effective June 18, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
June 15, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD ON JUDICIAL STANDARDS
Carol Cummins, 2440 Brookridge Ave., Golden Valley, in the county of Hennepin, effective June 18, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Cindy Telstad, P.O. Box 310, Winona, in the county of Winona, effective June 18, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.) 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 33 June 27, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Jill Lofald, 6310 Elinor St., Duluth, in the county of Saint Louis, effective July 1, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
June 28, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE ARTS
Peggy Burnet, 1545 Hunter Dr., Wayzata, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 1, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Mary McReynolds-Pellinen, 724 - 16th St. N., Virginia, in the county of Saint Louis, effective July 1, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
July 11, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Alexander Cirillo, Jr., 10107 Brookhaven Dr., Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective July 15, 2018, for a term expiring on June 30, 2024. 34 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dawn Erlandson, 2809 E. Lake of the Isles Pkwy., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 15, 2018, for a term expiring on June 30, 2024.
April Ho-Nishimura, 15130 Ely Ave., Apple Valley, in the county of Dakota, effective July 15, 2018, for a term expiring on June 30, 2024.
George Soule, 4241 E. Lake Harriet Pkwy., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 15, 2018, for a term expiring on June 30, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
September 7, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSING AND STANDARDS BOARD
Lucy Payne, 108 Warner Way, Mahtomedi, in the county of Washington, effective September 12, 2018, for a term expiring on January 1, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
September 12, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Erica Sawatzke, 32687 Cty. Rd. 28 S., Farwell, in the county of Pope, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy.)
September 12, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 35 Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
Geno Fragnito, 1459 Clippership Ct., Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Beth Pinkney, 9237 Troon Ct., Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
September 12, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Michael Ranum, 203 E. Golden Lake Cir., Circle Pines, in the county of Anoka, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Nancy Sampair, 1660 Pinehurse Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
September 12, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA RURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Shelley DePestel, 18942 Cty. Rd. 18, Lewiston, in the county of Winona, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Harold Wolle, Jr., 16595 - 473rd Ave., Madelia, in the county of Blue Earth, effective September 15, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022. 36 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY (Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy.)
October 3, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
Benjamin Yawakie, 2513 - 94th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 8, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
November 16, 2018
The Honorable Warren Limmer President Pro Tem of the Senate
Dear Senator Limmer:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD
Scott Hable, 60 Parkview Ln. W., Hector, in the county of Renville, effective July 23, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
Megan Hartigan, 10205 Aetna Ave. N.E., Monticello, in the county of Wright, effective July 23, 2018, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 37 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER
Alice Roberts Davis, 50 Sherburne Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COMMISSIONER
Paul Schnell, 2354 Lemay Shores Dr., Mendota Heights, in the county of Dakota, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMISSIONER
Mary Cathryn Ricker, 616 Cherokee Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 38 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
Steve Grove, 3723 Glendale Ter., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 28, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMISSIONER
Jan Malcolm, 3919 Zenith Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONER
Rebecca Lucero, 2912 - 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices Policy.) 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 39 January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSIONER
Sarah Strommen, 17505 - 28th Ave. N., Plymouth, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER
John Harrington, 445 Minnesota St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER
Margaret Anderson Kelliher, 620 Morgan Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023. 40 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY (Referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER
Larry Herke, 11094 Akley Tr., Sauk Centre, in the county of Stearns, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY COMMISSIONER
Jennifer Ho, 2349 Commonwealth Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy.)
January 7, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 41 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY COMMISSIONER
Laura Bishop, 520 Lafayette Rd. N., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 7, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
April 10, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA STATE LOTTERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Adam Prock, 885 Spring Hill Dr., Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective April 10, 2019.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
April 16, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MN.IT SERVICES CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Tarek Tomes, 658 Cedar St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective April 29, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Technology and Reform Policy.)
April 18, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 42 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Stephanie Klinzing, 20961 Olson St. N., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective April 23, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Craig Klausing, 447 Rose Pl., Roseville, in the county of Ramsey, effective April 23, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy.)
July 24, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
Nicole Halabi, 11946 Mississippi Dr. N., Champlin, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Katherine Wangberg, 9896 Clearline Rd. N.W., Shevlin, in the county of Beltrami, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
July 24, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Mary Frances Clardy, 8830 Branson Dr., Inver Grove Heights, in the county of Dakota, effective July 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Kimberly Hartung, 12 Black Oak Rd., North Oaks, in the county of Ramsey, effective July 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 43 Drew Hildenbrand, 8639 White Oak St. N.E., Bemidji, in the county of Beltrami, effective July 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
July 24, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Bonnie Anderson Rons, 1311 Couchtown Ct., Rosemount, in the County of Dakota, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Gary Benson, 2064 Pleasantview Dr., New Brighton, in the county of Ramsey, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
July 24, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSING AND STANDARDS BOARD
Dennis Draughn, 315 S.E. Main St., #1200, Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Paul Peltier, 315 Eaton Ave. N., Fosston, in the county of Polk, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Steven Unowsky, 5018 Emerson Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
August 1, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 44 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
Jenny Starr, 690 Parkview Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective September 3, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
August 12, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSIONER
Jodi Harpstead, 540 Cedar St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective September 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
October 30, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD
Brian Edwards, 1119 Wildrose Ct., Northfield, in the county of Dakota, effective October 29, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
John Guiton, 2100 Radio Dr., Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective October 29, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Kevin Miller, 12030 Square Lake Tr. Ct. N., Stillwater, in the county of Washington, effective October 29, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 45 John Pate, 904 S.W. King Dr., Wadena, in the county of Wadena, effective October 29, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Matthew Simpson, 4569 Cliff Ridge Ct., Eagan, in the county of Dakota, effective October 29, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
October 30, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT OF APPEALS
Sean M. Quinn, 405 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective October 28, 2019, for a term expiring on January 6, 2025.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
November 1, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSING AND STANDARDS BOARD
Angela Osuji, 7238 Oakland Ave., Richfield, in the county of Hennepin, effective November 6, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
November 14, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 46 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY MINNESOTA RURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
Mary Gritzmacher, 628 Park Ave. S.E., Pierz, in the county of Morrison, effective November 19, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Gary Wertish, 26416 Cty. Rd. 17, Renville, in the county of Renville, effective November 19, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy.)
December 19, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Pamela Wheelock, 1842 Highland Pkwy., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective December 24, 2019, for a term expiring on January 3, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
December 23, 2019
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CHAIR
Charles Zelle, 390 Robert St. N., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 6, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Local Government Policy.)
January 9, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 47 Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Melissa Schaller, 5119 Wild Marsh Dr., White Bear Lake, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 13, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Louise Sundin, 5216 Vincent Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective January 13, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
January 10, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
TAX COURT
Jane Bowman, 245 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 13, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Taxes.)
January 13, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
TAX COURT
Wendy Tien, 245 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective November 13, 2019, for a term expiring on January 6, 2025.
(Referred to the Committee on Taxes.) 48 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY January 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE ARTS
Ardell Brede, 201 - 4th St. S.E., Room 281, Rochester, in the county of Olmsted, effective July 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Sean Dowse, 2508 Hallquist Ave., Red Wing, in the County of Goodhue, effective July 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Christina Widdess, 708 N. 1st St., #214, Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 3, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
January 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD ON JUDICIAL STANDARDS
Tim O'Brien, 5275 Grandview Sq., Edina, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Nhia Vang, 10964 Sailor Way, Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective July 2, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.)
January 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 49 LESSARD-SAMS OUTDOOR HERITAGE COUNCIL
Ashley Peters, 3820 - 47th Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective September 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Tom Saxhaug, 1032 N.W. 1st Ave., Grand Rapids, in the county of Itasca, effective September 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
January 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson, 4801 Dona Ln., Golden Valley, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Deb Barber, 634 Holmes St. S., Shakopee, in the county of Scott, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Reva Chamblis, 3108 - 94th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Molly Cummings, 402 - 10th Ave. N., Hopkins, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Christopher Ferguson, 6750 Woodland Dr., Eden Prarie, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Kris Fredson, 333 Warwick St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Francisco Gonzalez, 8573 - 72nd St. S., Cottage Grove, in the county of Washington, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Judy Ann Johnson, 15813 - 50th Ave. N., Plymouth, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Chai Lee, 1815 Margaret St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Robert Lilligren, 1926 Pleasant Ave., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023. 50 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Peter Lindstrom, 1505 Idaho Ave. W., Falcon Heights, in the county of Ramsey, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Abdirahman Mahmamude Muse, 2520 Silver Ln. N.E., Saint Anthony, in the county of Hennepin, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Phillip Mark Sterner, 15008 Stevens Ave. S., Burnsville, in the county of Dakota, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Susan Vento, 553 Deer Ridge Ln. S., Maplewood, in the county of Ramsey, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Wendy Wulff, 17326 Greentree Path, Lakeville, in the county of Dakota, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Raymond Zeran, 2689 - 130th Cir. N.W., Coon Rapids, in the county of Anoka, effective March 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Local Government Policy.)
January 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA RACING COMMISSION
Alan Gingold, 279 Bellwether Path, Wayzata, in the county of Hennepin, effective November 24, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
Lisa Goodman, 257 Thomas Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective November 24, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
Julie Idelkope, 7325 Half Moon Dr., Golden Valley, in the county of Hennepin, effective November 24, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2025.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
January 30, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 51 BOARD OF THE MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
Marty Duncan, 1210 Pine Pointe Crv., Saint Peter, in the county of Nicollet, effective February 4, 2020, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
February 20, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Ahmitara Alwal, 403 Winona St., Conway #106, Winona, in the county of Winona, effective December 16, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2021.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
February 20, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES CHAIR
Gerald Van Amburg, 4518 - 5th St. S., Moorhead, in the county of Clay, effective September 18, 2019, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
February 20, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 52 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Melanie Benjamin, 43408 Oodena Dr., Onamia, in the county of Mille Lacs, effective September 4, 2019, for a term expiring on January 4, 2021.
(Referred to the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy.)
March 3, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Matthew Gettman, 880 Windjammer Ln., Orono, in the county of Hennepin, effective on September 30, 2019.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
March 5, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MNSURE BOARD
Stephanie Stoffel, 379 Carol Ct., North Mankato, in the county of Nicollet, effective March 10, 2020, for a term expiring on May 5, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
Sincerely, Tim Walz, Governor
March 9, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 53 Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
Norm Pint, 6525 W. 270th St., New Prague, in the county of Scott, effective July 1, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.)
Sincerely, John Harrington Commissioner of Public Safety
March 13, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Jim Vagts, 12640 - 241st Ave., Harmony, in the county of Fillmore, effective March 17, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Dean Compart, 39895 State Hwy. 111, Nicollet, in the county of Nicollet, effective March 17, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy.)
March 28, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
CLEAN WATER COUNCIL
Jen Kader, 2421 Clinton Ave., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 2, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023. 54 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY (Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
March 31, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
Linda Brobeck, 1260 Cty. Rd. 8 S.W., Waverly, in the county of Wright, effective April 2, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Dan Loritz, 8810 - 42nd St. N., Lake Elmo, in the county of Washington, effective April 2, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Mathew Ollig, 2562 Marshall St. N.E., #322, Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 2, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Julia Workman, 1300 Mayowood Rd. S.W., Rochester, in the county of Olmsted, effective April 2, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
April 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE ARTS
Uri Camarena, 116 E. 22nd St., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Michael Charron, 1630 Gilmore Valley Rd., Winona, in the county of Winona, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Philip McKenzie, 14158 - 185th Ave. N.E., Thief River Falls, in the county of Pennington, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.) 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 55 April 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD ON JUDICIAL STANDARDS
Debbie Toberman, 333 S. 7th St., #2200, Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.)
April 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DESTINATION MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Jim Campbell, 5521 Woodcrest Dr., Edina, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on January 6, 2026.
Paul Williams, 1706 Hillcrest Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on January 6, 2026.
(Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.)
April 23, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
PLUMBING BOARD
Troy Seitz, 8608 Xylon Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, in the county of Hennepin, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022. 56 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Richard Jacobs, 8261 College Tr., Inver Grove Heights, in the county of Dakota, effective April 25, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
May 5, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF THE ARTS
Anthony Gardner, 808 - 12th Ave. N., Saint Cloud, in the county of Stearns, effective May 6, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
May 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS
Kyle Bain, 4440 Grafton Ave. N., Oakdale, in the county of Washington, effective May 17, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
Brett Kilbourne, 7000 Magda Dr., #103, Maple Grove, in the county of Hennepin, effective May 17, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
May 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 57 BOARD OF THE MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
Jamie Speier, 1174 Cranberry St., Albany, in the county of Stearns, effective May 17, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
May 19, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF ELECTRICITY
Alfreda Daniels, 3413 - 53rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, in the county of Hennepin, effective May 20, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
Cole Funseth, 8021 Ridgeway Rd., Golden Valley, in the county of Hennepin, effective May 20, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
Duane Hendricks, 15182 - 82nd Ave. N., Maple Grove, in the county of Hennepin, effective May 20, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
Todd Huttner, 3601 Baillif Pl., Bloomington, in the county of Hennepin, effective May 20, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
Peter Lindahl, 199 Mallard Dr., Shakopee, in the county of Hennepin, effective May 20, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
Sincerely, Tim Walz, Governor
June 12, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 58 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
William English, 12800 - 50th Ave. N., Plymouth, in the county of Hennepin, effective September 3, 2019, for a term expiring on June 30, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
Sincerely, Keith Ellison Attorney General
June 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF ELECTRICITY
Desiree Weigel, 867 - 124th Ln. N.E., Brooklyn Center, in the county of Anoka, effective July 1, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
June 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD
Aaron Burnett, 640 Jackson St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Paula Kocken, 5515 - 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Amber Lage, 1227 Blossom Blvd. N.W., Isanti, in the county of Isanti, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Scott Saehr, 24397 Pineview Rd., Pierz, in the county of Morrison, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 59 (Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
June 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Mary Ives, 31005 Sunny Beach Rd., Grand Rapids, in the county of Itasca, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
June 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
Terri Thao, 2314 University Ave. W., #18, Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective June 16, 2020, for term expiring on January 1, 2024.
John DeCramer, 113 G. St., Marshall, in the county of Lyon, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Stephen Spears, 15740 - 51st Ave. N., Plymouth, in the county of Hennepin, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy.)
June 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 60 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY MNSURE BOARD
Andrew Whitman, 6969 Carey Ln., Maple Grove, in the county of Hennepin, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on May 5, 2023.
Suyapa Miranda, 568 Arlington Ave. W., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on May 5, 2024.
David Fisher, 5047 Gladstone Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective June 16, 2020, for a term expiring on May 5, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
June 28, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS
Aubrey Archer, 816 Harrison Dr., Big Lake, in the county of Sherburne, effective June 24, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
July 1, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
CLEAN WATER COUNCIL
Jordan Vandal, 316 - 91st Ave. W., Duluth, in the county of Saint Louis, effective July 1, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.)
July 5, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 61 Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS
Mark Slagle, 197 Sherman St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective July 5, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
July 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS
Nirmal Jain, 7106 Birchview Rd. N., Maple Grove, in the county of Hennepin, effective July 15, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
July 15, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Raymond VinZant, 6842 - 270th St., Wyoming, in the county of Chisago, effective July 15, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
July 21, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 62 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Peggy Hawkins, 101 St. Olaf Ave., #409, Northfield, in the county of Rice, effective July 22, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy.)
July 21, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
Paul Hustoles, 120 Center St., Mankato, in the county of Blue Earth, effective July 22, 2020, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
July 21, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS
Kent Spaulding, 326 Kent Rd., Hoyt Lakes, in the county of Saint Louis, effective July 22, 2020, for a term expiring on December 31, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Labor and Industry Policy.)
August 4, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 63 Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD
Stephen Swanson, 100 - 2nd St. S.E., #105, Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective August 5, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
Faris Rashid, 1305 Hague Ave., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective August 5, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Carolyn Flynn, 1235 Yale Pl., #1409, Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective August 5, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
Margaret Leppik, 7500 Western Ave., Golden Valley, in the county of Hennepin, effective August 5, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.)
August 12, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
MINNESOTA MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET COMMISSIONER
James Schowalter, 658 Cedar St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective September 2, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Finance.)
September 8, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 64 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Christine Tucci Osorio, 9283 Cambridge Rd., Woodbury, in the county of Washington, effective September 8, 2020, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
September 21, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointments are hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Asani Ajogun, 3945 Lancaster Ln. N., Plymouth, in the county of Hennepin, effective September 22, 2020, for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
John Cowles, 475 Grand Hill, Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective September 22, 2020, for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
Roger Moe, 17444 Park Ave. S.E., Erskine, in the county of Polk, effective September 22, 2020, for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
Javier Morillo, 89 King St. E., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective September 22, 2020, for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
Oballa Oballa, 1000 - 14th St. N.W., #203, Austin, in the county of Mower, effective September 22, 2020, for a term expiring on June 30, 2022.
Kathleen Sheran, 4320 Linder Bay Ln., Madison Lake, in the county of Le Sueur, effective September 22, 2020, for a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
(Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.)
September 27, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 65 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
Molly Chase, 4605 - 29th Ave. S., Minneapolis, in the county of Hennepin, effective September 28, 2020, for a term expiring on January 1, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
September 27, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD
Tim Malchow, 918 River Rd., Cannon Falls, in the county of Goodhue, effective September 28, 2020, for a term expiring on January 3, 2022.
(Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Policy.)
November 6, 2020
The Honorable Jeremy R. Miller President of the Senate
Dear Senator Miller:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE COMMISSIONER
Robert Doty, 600 N. Robert St., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective November 12, 2020, for a term expiring on January 2, 2023.
(Referred to the Committee on Taxes.)
December 14, 2020
The Honorable David J. Tomassoni President of the Senate
Dear Senator Tomassoni:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law: 66 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY TAX COURT JUDGE
Bradford S. Delapena, 245 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 5, 2021, for a term expiring on January 4, 2027.
(Referred to the Committee on Taxes.)
December 22, 2020
The Honorable David J. Tomassoni President of the Senate
Dear Senator Tomassoni:
The following appointment is hereby respectfully submitted to the Senate for confirmation as required by law:
SCHOOL TRUST LANDS DIRECTOR
Aaron Vande Linde, 500 Lafayette Rd., Saint Paul, in the county of Ramsey, effective January 1, 2021, for a term expiring on December 31, 2024.
(Referred to the Committee on Education Finance and Policy.)
Sincerely, Tim Walz, Governor
December 22, 2020
The Honorable David J. Tomassoni President of the Senate
Dear Senator Tomassoni:
As Chair of the Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, I am pleased to inform you of the following appointments:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
137.0245: Regent Candidate Advisory Council - Senator Paul Anderson, Senator Greg Clausen, Tim Huebsch, Wendy Ojala, and Debiyoti Dwivedy to serve a term ending January 1, 2026; and Lauren Peterson to serve a term ending January 1, 2022.
Sincerely, Paul E. Gazelka Senate Majority Leader Senate District 9 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 67 December 22, 2020
The Honorable David J. Tomassoni President of the Senate
Dear Senator Tomassoni:
As Chair of the Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, I am pleased to inform you of the following appointment:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
116L.03: Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board - Brad Meier to serve a term ending November 30, 2024.
Sincerely, Paul E. Gazelka Senate Majority Leader Senate District 9
December 22, 2020
The Honorable David J. Tomassoni President of the Senate
Dear Senator Tomassoni:
As Chair of the Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, I am pleased to inform you of the following appointment:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
127A.81: Education Commission of the States - Senator Roger Chamberlain to serve a term ending December 31, 2022.
Sincerely, Paul E. Gazelka Senate Majority Leader Senate District 9
December 22, 2020
The Honorable David J. Tomassoni President of the Senate
Dear Senator Tomassoni:
As Chair of the Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, I am pleased to inform you of the following appointment:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 68 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY 298.22: Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board - Senator Carrie Ruud to serve a term ending December 31, 2022.
Sincerely, Paul E. Gazelka Senate Majority Leader Senate District 9
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
Mr. President:
I have the honor to announce that the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota is now duly organized pursuant to law and has elected the following officers:
Melissa Hortman, Speaker
Patrick D. Murphy, Chief Clerk
Timothy M. Johnson, First Assistant Chief Clerk
Gail C. Romanowski, Second Assistant Chief Clerk
Robert Meyerson, Chief Sergeant at Arms
Erica Brynildson, Assistant Sergeant at Arms
Andrew Olson, Assistant Sergeant at Arms
Carl T. Hamre, Index Clerk
Patrick D. Murphy, Chief Clerk, House of Representatives
Transmitted January 5, 2021
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS
The following bills were read the first time.
Senators Mathews and Pratt introduced--
S.F. No. 1: A bill for an act relating to state government; authorizing the continued operation of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic with the use of a COVID-19 preparedness plan.
Referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 69 Senators Nelson, Rest, and Chamberlain introduced--
S.F. No. 2: A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying peacetime emergency authority; eliminating the authority for the governor to use peacetime emergency authority to impose restrictions on schools; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 12.21, subdivision 3.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.
Senator Rosen introduced--
S.F. No. 3: A bill for an act relating to state government; reducing planning estimates in the February 2021 forecast.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.
Senator Osmek introduced--
S.F. No. 4: A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring legislative approval to extend the duration of a peacetime emergency declared by the governor; limiting duration of peacetime emergency extensions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 12.31, subdivision 2.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.
Senators Newman, Kiffmeyer, Gazelka, and Johnson introduced--
S.F. No. 5: A bill for an act relating to elections; requiring photo identification to register to vote and to vote; creating a voter identification card; establishing provisional ballots; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 5B.06; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 144.226, by adding subdivisions; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 171.07, subdivisions 1a, 4, 14, by adding a subdivision; 171.071, subdivisions 1, 2; 171.10, subdivision 1; 171.11; 171.12, subdivision 3c; 171.121; 171.14; 201.022, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivisions 1, 1a, 3; 201.071, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 201.091, subdivision 9; 201.121, subdivision 1; 201.13, subdivision 3; 201.14; 201.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5; 201.161; 201.221, subdivision 3; 201.225, subdivision 2; 203B.04, subdivision 1; 203B.065; 203B.07, subdivision 3; 203B.08, subdivision 1; 203B.121, subdivision 2; 203B.17, subdivision 2; 203B.19; 203B.21, subdivision 3; 203B.24, subdivision 1; 204B.45, subdivision 2; 204B.46; 204C.08, subdivision 1d; 204C.10; 204C.32; 204C.33, subdivision 1; 204C.37; 205.065, subdivision 5; 205.185, subdivision 3; 205A.03, subdivision 4; 205A.10, subdivision 3; 256E.22, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 200; 201; 204C; 357; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 201.061, subdivision 7.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.
Senator Benson introduced--
S.F. No. 6: A bill for an act relating to state government; permitting the legislature to terminate any order or rule adopted by the governor directing a response to a peacetime emergency if the 70 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY emergency is continued for more than 30 days; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 12.31, subdivision 2; 12.32.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.
Senators Rosen and Ingebrigtsen introduced--
S.F. No. 7: A bill for an act relating to state disasters; restricting the definition of state-declared disasters to exclude civil unrest; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 12B.15, subdivision 5.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Senator Rosen introduced--
S.F. No. 8: A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring all federal funds received for COVID-19 purposes to be spent pursuant to a direct appropriation by law.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections.
Senator Osmek introduced--
S.F. No. 9: A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing policies to address motorcycle profiling; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Senator Osmek introduced--
S.F. No. 10: A bill for an act relating to higher education; repealing the Regent Candidate Advisory Council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 137.0246, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 137.0245.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education Finance and Policy.
Senator Osmek introduced--
S.F. No. 11: A bill for an act relating to liquor; modifying city population requirement to qualify for exemption from certain temporary license issuance restrictions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 340A.410, subdivision 10.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy.
Senators Ruud, Eichorn, and Ingebrigtsen introduced--
S.F. No. 12: A bill for an act relating to natural resources; directing commissioner of natural resources to reduce walleye limit.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 71 Senators Ruud, Ingebrigtsen, Utke, Mathews, and Lang introduced--
S.F. No. 13: A bill for an act relating to firearms; clarifying law on use of force in defense of home and person; codifying and extending Minnesota's self-defense and defense of home laws; eliminating the common law duty to retreat in cases of self-defense outside the home; expanding the boundaries of dwelling for purposes of self-defense; creating a presumption in the case of a person entering a dwelling or occupied vehicle by stealth or force; extending the rights available to a person in that person's dwelling to a person defending against entry of that person's occupied vehicle; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 609.065.
Referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Data Practices Policy.
Senators Ruud, Koran, Eichorn, Ingebrigtsen, and Tomassoni introduced--
S.F. No. 14: A bill for an act relating to game and fish; modifying requirements for importing minnows; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 97A.015, subdivision 29; 97C.211, subdivision 2a; 97C.515, subdivision 2; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 97C.515, subdivisions 4, 5.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance.
Senators Abeler and Hoffman introduced--
S.F. No. 15: A bill for an act relating to human services; eliminating certain parental contribution fees for services for children with disabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 252.27, subdivision 2a; 256B.14, subdivision 2.
Referred to the Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy.
Senators Hoffman and Abeler introduced--
S.F. No. 16: A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring the commissioner to update the 2007 legislative report on runaway and homeless youth.
Referred to the Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy.
Senators Abeler and Hoffman introduced--
S.F. No. 17: A bill for an act relating to human services; directing the commissioner of human services to allocate money returned from the federal court; appropriating money.
Referred to the Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy.
Senator Rest introduced--
S.F. No. 18: A bill for an act proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution by adding a section to article VII; entering into the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 208.
Referred to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy and Elections. 72 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY Senator Ruud introduced--
S.F. No. 19: A bill for an act relating to taxation; sales and use; providing an exemption for nontoxic ammunition; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 297A.67, by adding a subdivision.
Referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Senator Dziedzic introduced--
S.F. No. 20: A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring peace officers to be residents of Minnesota or a surrounding state; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 626.843, by adding a subdivision.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Senators Howe, Kiffmeyer, Weber, Coleman, and Hoffman introduced--
S.F. No. 21: A bill for an act relating to human services; creating the Office of Ombudsperson for Child Care Providers; providing appointments; requiring reports; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 119B.
Referred to the Committee on Human Services Reform Finance and Policy.
Senators Bakk and Tomassoni introduced--
S.F. No. 22: A bill for an act relating to telecommunications; transferring money for deposit in the broadband grant program.
Referred to the Committee on Housing Finance and Policy.
Senators Bigham and Klein introduced--
S.F. No. 23: A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for improvements at Fleming Field in South St. Paul; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.
Referred to the Committee on Capital Investment.
Senators Bigham and Klein introduced--
S.F. No. 24: A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for South St. Paul Doug Woog Arena HVAC improvements; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.
Referred to the Committee on Capital Investment.
Senators Bigham and Lang introduced--
S.F. No. 25: A bill for an act relating to public safety; authorizing non-in-person permit to carry renewals; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 624.714, subdivision 3. 2ND DAY] THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2021 73 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy.
ADJOURNMENT
Senator Gazelka moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2021. The motion prevailed.
Cal R. Ludeman, Secretary of the Senate 74 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE [2ND DAY INDEX TO DAILY JOURNAL
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EXECUTIVE AND OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS
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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
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