Minutes

Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble - Chair, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Kelly L. Morrison, Senator Lindsey Port

Absent: No Members Absent

Chair D. Scott Dibble called the meeting to order at 3:30pm. After each bill presentation and before committee action, there was time for discussion and questions.

S.F. 1360: Senator Carlson: Vehicle requirement to slow down or move over for a stopped vehicle with its emergency, flashing or warning lights activated.

Senator Jim Carlson presented S.F. 1360.

Senator John R. Jasinski moved the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the A1 amendment was adopted.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Jordan Haltaufderheid, Department of Public Safety
• Meredith Mitts, AAA Minnesota Senate
• Colonel Matthew Langer, Minnesota State Patrol

S.F.1360 was laid over.

S.F. 334: Senator Mohamed: Certain training requirement for transit operators on assisting passengers.

Senator Zaynab Mohamed presented S.F.334

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Cynthia Callais, Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
• Joy Rindels-Hayden

Vice Chair Kelly L. Morrison moved that S.F.334 pass. The motion prevailed.

S.F. 1398: Senator Hawj: Requirement elimination for new Minnesota residents to take driver\'s license examinations.

Senator Foung Hawj presented S.F.1398.

S.F.1398 was laid over.

S.F. 1032: Senator Jasinski: Requirement repeal to retire type III vehicles after 12 years.

Senator Jasinski presented S.F.1032.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Kevin McMahon, MN School Bus Operators Association

Senator Jasinski moved that S.F.1032 pass. The motion prevailed.

Be recommended to pass.

S.F. 2134: Senator Gustafson: Teleconference driver education authorization.

Senator Heather Gustafson presented S.F.2134.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Peter Hosmer, A+ Driving School
• Raymond Kroll, MN Driver Traffic Safety Education Association
• John Palmer, MN Driver Traffic Safety Education Association

S.F.2134 was laid over.

S.F. 362: Senator Jasinski: Online driver education programs establishment.

Senator Jasinski presented S.F. 362.

Senator Jasinski moved the A1 Amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Rachel Wilson, AAA Minnesota
• John Palmer, MN Driver Traffic Safety Education Association
• Rima Kapadia, Safeway Driver School
• James Kilibarda, Elite Driving School
• Raymond Kroll, MN Driver Traffic Safety Education Association

S.F.362, as amended, was laid over.

Chair Dibble adjourned the meeting at 4:49pm.

Senator D. Scott Dibble, Chair	Alex Will, Legislative Assistant