S.F. 2077: Senator Hawj: Environment and natural resources appropriations and provisions modifications.

Senator Hawj offers the A-4 amendment. Passed by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.2077: a. Sarah Strommen, Commissioner, DNR b. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler c. John Jaschke, Director, BWSR d. LisaBeth Barajas - Executive Director of Community Development at the Metropolitan Council e. John Frawley, Minnesota Zoo Director f. Jesse McArdell, Senior Manager - Midwest Government Relations, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) g. Jessica Intermill, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light h. Jeff Forester, Executive Director, MN Lakes and Rivers i. JR Burke, Director, Government Relations & Legal - On-Road j. Andrew Morley, MN Chamber of Commerce k. Evan Mulholland, MCEA l. Jeff Anderson, ATV Minnesota m. Kyle Makarios, MN Building & Construction Trades; Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association n. Leanna Goose, Rise and Repair Alliance o. Don Pietrick, Cook County resident near the CJ Ramstad Trail p. Veda Kanitz, DFL Environmental Caucus q. Michael Lane, Indigenous Environmental Network (REMOTE) r. Gina Peltier s. Nick Amunrud t. David Johnson u. Robert Justen

Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2077, be laid on the table. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 1393: Senator Mathews: Data center energy generation redundancy establishment.

Senator McEwen offers the A-8 amendment. Division vote, 4yay/6/nay, does not pass. The following individuals testified on S.F.1393: a. Patty O'Keefe, Midwest Regional Director, Vote Solar b. Avonna Stark, State Director, Clean Water Action c. Aaron Klemz, MCEA d. Sarah Mooradian, CURE, Government Relations & Policy Director e. Peter Wagenius, Legislative Director, Sierra Club North Star Chapter f. Rick Hendersen, Becker City Council Member (REMOTE)

Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 1393, as amended, be laid over.