Minutes

Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble - Chair, Senator Liz Boldon, 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

Absent: No Members Absent

Chair D. Scott Dibble called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. After each agenda item, time was allowed for discussion and amendments before any committee action.

S.F. 4067: Senator Dibble: Various policies clarification and modification related to Driver and Vehicle Services.

Chair Dibble gave the gavel to Senator Liz Boldon.

Chair Dibble presented S.F. 4067 - Various policies clarification and modification related to Driver and Vehicle Services.

Chair Dibble moved the A2 amendment. The motion was approved via voice vote.

Chair Dibble moved the A1 amendment. The motion was approved via voice vote.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Pong Xiong, Driver and Vehicle Services Director
• Jim Hirst, MN Deputy Registrars Association

S.F. 4067 was laid over, as amended.

Senator Boldon returned the gavel to Chair Dibble.

S.F. 3949: Senator McEwen: High-voltage transmission lines construction, placement and maintenance along certain highways authorization.

 

S.F. 4488: Senator Carlson: Child passenger restraint provisions modifications.

Senator Jim Carlson presented S.F. 4488 - Child passenger restraint provisions modifications.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Michael Hanson, DPS Office of Traffic Safety Director

S.F. 4488 was laid over. 

S.F. 4066: Senator Carlson: Criminal vehicular operation addition to list of offenses requiring a one- year waiting period for a limited driver\'s license.

Senator Carlson presented S.F. 4066 - Criminal vehicular operation addition to list of offenses requiring a one-year waiting period for a limited driver’s license.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Pong Xiong, Driver and Vehicle Services Director

S.F. 4066 was laid over, as amended. 

S.F. 4599: Senator Westlin: State Capitol complex security services requirement modification.

Senator Bonnie S. Westlin presented S.F. 4599 - State Capitol complex security services requirement modification.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Julie Blaha, MN State Auditor

S.F. 4599 was laid over.

S.F. 3816: Senator Carlson: Traffic Safety Advisory Council members modification.

Senator Carlson presented S.F. 3816 - Traffic safety advisory council members modification.

Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 3816 pass and be referred to the Committee on State and Local Government and Veterans. The motion prevailed via voice vote. 

S.F. 2132: Senator Coleman: Use of ground lights on motorcycles authorization to increase visibility at night.

Senator Coleman presented S.F. 2132 - Use of ground lights on motorcycles authorization to increase visibility at night.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Jane Doyle, ABATE of MN
• Philip Stalboerger

S.F. 2132 was laid over.

S.F. 3085: Senator Jasinski: Motor vehicle dealer access modification to replacement license plates.

Senator John R. Jasinski presented S.F. 3085 - Motor vehicle dealer access modification to replacement license plates.

Testimony was heard from the following individuals:

• Todd Hill

S.F. 3085 was laid over. 

Chair Dibble Adjourned the meeting at 4:57 pm.

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