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Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
12:30 PM, G-15 Capitol

Minutes

Present: Senator Matt D. Klein - Chair, Senator Judy Seeberger Vice Chair, Senator Gary H. Dahms, Senator Zach Duckworth, Senator Nick A. Frentz, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator Ron Latz, Senator Jordan Rasmusson, Senator Ann H. Rest, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Matt D. Klein called the meeting to order at 12:39 pm

S.F. 3920: Senator Gustafson: Automatic renewal related terms definitions and regulation provisions.

Senator Gustafson presented SF 3920.

 

 

Amendments:

Senator Rest offered the A11. Amendment adopted on a voice vote

Senator Rasmusson offered the A9. Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

 

Testifiers:

Brad Idelkope, Life Time, Inc.

 

 

Senator Rasmusson moved that SF 3920 as amended pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. Motion passed on a voice vote. 


Senator Rasmusson moved that S.F. 3920, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.

S.F. 2268: Senator Dibble: City of Minneapolis liquor license modification.

Senator Dibble presented SF 2268.

 

Amendments:

 

Testifiers:

Shane Stenzel, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 

 

Senator Klein laid over SF 2268


Senator Klein moved that S.F. 2268, be laid over.

S.F. 4557: Senator Lang: City of Litchfield issuance of on-sale license for town ball games played at a ballpark on school grounds authorization.

Senator Lang presented SF 4557.

 

Amendments:

 

 

Testifiers:

 

Senator Klein laid over SF 4557.


Senator Klein moved that S.F. 4557, be laid over.

S.F. 3341: Senator Carlson: Authorizing an on-sale liquor license in the city of Eagan.

Senator Carlson presented SF 3341.

 

Amendments:

 

Testifiers:

Steve Poppen, MV Ventures

 

Senator Klein laid over SF 3344


Senator Klein moved that S.F. 3341, be laid over.

S.F. 3479: Senator Kunesh: On-sale intoxicating liquor temporary licenses validity without approval by the commissioner of public safety authorization.

Senator Kunesh presented SF 3479.

 

Amendments:

Senator Frentz offered the A2.  Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

 

Testifiers:

Daniel Buchholtz, Spring Lake Park
Joel Carlson, Minnesota Wine and Spirit Wholesalers
 
Senator Klein laid over SF 3479
 

Senator Klein moved that S.F. 3479, be laid over.

S.F. 3244: Senator Howe: Liquor license modifications to certain restrictions.

Senator Howe presented SF 3244.

 

Amendments:

Senator Howe offered the A1. Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

 

Testifiers:

Bartley Blume, Bent Brewstillery
Joel Carlson, Minnesota Wine and Spirit Wholesalers
 

 

Senator Klein laid over SF 3244


Senator Klein moved that S.F. 3244, be laid over.

S.F. 4820: Senator Frentz: Hotel definition as related to commerce amendment.

Senator Frenz presented SF 4820.

 

Amendments:

 

 

Testifiers:

Jill Sims, Hospitality Minnesota
Andy Wilke, Greater Mankato Growth
Cate DeBates, Hospitality Ventures
 
Senator Klein laid over SF 4820.
 
 
 

Senator Klein moved that S.F. 4820, be laid over.

S.F. 1306: Senator Rasmusson: Commonly owned liquor stores transfer of wine authorization.

Senator Rasmusson presented SF 1306.

 

Amendments:

Senator Rsmusson offered the A3. Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

 

Testifiers:

Mindy Baker, Total Wine and More
Bill Restemeyer, D-S Beverages
Joel Carlson, Minnesota Wine and Spirit Wholesalers
Jennifer Schoenzeit, Zipps Liquor
 

 

Senator Klein laid over SF 1306.


Senator Klein moved that S.F. 1306, be laid over.

S.F. 3396: Senator Klein: Limited malt liquor and food retailer definition.

Senator Klein gave gavel to Senator Seeberger.

 

Amendments:

 

Testifiers:

Bruce Nustad, Minnesota Retailers Association
Dave Ring, Kwik Trip
Lonnie McQuirter, 36 Lyn Refuel Station 
Nathan Preuss, Northern Fuel and Convenience 
Fabian Roers, Teamsters Local 792
Brandt Erwin, Minnesota Beer Wholesalers
Joel Carlson, Minnesota Wine and Spirit Wholesalers
Mike Corneille, Pryes Brewing
Hardik Patel, owner of Cotroneo’s Liquor
 
Senator Seeberger laid over SF 1396.
 

Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 3396, be laid over.

S.F. 4138: Senator Seeberger: Residential real estate consumer protections establishment provision.

Senator Seeberger presented SF 4138. 

 

Amendments:

Senator Seeberger offered the A1. Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

Senator Seeberger offered the A2. Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

Senator Seeberger offered the A3. Amendment adopted on a voice vote.

 

Testifiers:

Jon Kelly, MN Department of Commerce 
Paul Eger, Minnesota Realtors Association
 
Senator Seeberger moved that SF 4138 as amended pass and be re-referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. Motion passed on a voice vote.
 

 


Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4138, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.

S.F. 5050: Senator Pratt: City of St. Paul temporary liquor license provisions modifications.

Senator Pratt presented SF 5050.

 

Amendments:

 

Testifiers:

Lydia ThaiThai, Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota
 
Senator Klein laid over SF5050
 

Senator Klein moved that S.F. 5050, be laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 pm


 
                                                                      
Senator Matt D. Klein, Chair
                                                                      
Tyler Kline, Legislative Assistant