Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
15 Minutes After Session, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Foung Hawj - Chair, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen Vice Chair, Senator Justin D. Eichorn, Senator Steve Green, Senator Grant Hauschild, Senator John A. Hoffman, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Kelly L. Morrison, Senator Nathan Wesenberg
Absent: No Members Absent
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Foung Hawj called the meeting to order at 3:05pm. Quorum present. Senator McEwen has gavel at 4:44pm.
Call To Order
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Supplemental Budget Presentation
Discussion only.
Discussion only.
Pollution Control Agency (PCA) Supplemental Budget Presentation
Discussion only.
Discussion only.
S.F. 4944: Senator Gustafson: Management of wasted food provision.
Senator Gustafson offers the A1 amendment, Senator McEwen moves to adopt the amendment, pass by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.4944: Andrea Lovoll, MN Environmental Justice Table Kirk Koudelka, Assistant Commissioner, MPCA Steven Jorissen, Northeast Metro Climate Action Jill Sims, Hospitality Minnesota Bruce Nustad, MN Retailers Association Jamie Pfuhl, MN Grocers Association Bill Foussard, White Bear Country Inn
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 4944, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Gustafson offers the A1 amendment, Senator McEwen moves to adopt the amendment, pass by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.4944: Andrea Lovoll, MN Environmental Justice Table Kirk Koudelka, Assistant Commissioner, MPCA Steven Jorissen, Northeast Metro Climate Action Jill Sims, Hospitality Minnesota Bruce Nustad, MN Retailers Association Jamie Pfuhl, MN Grocers Association Bill Foussard, White Bear Country Inn
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 4944, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4969: Senator McEwen: Lawn and snow removal equipment electrification grant program establishment and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4969: Brenda Cassellius, Executive Director, Fresh Energy Metric Giles, Executive Director, Community Stabilization Project
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 4969, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4969: Brenda Cassellius, Executive Director, Fresh Energy Metric Giles, Executive Director, Community Stabilization Project
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 4969, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 5258: Senator McEwen: Grant program establishment for pilot projects to encourage and increase composting in multifamily buildings.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5258: Krystle D'Alencar, Minnesota Environmental Justice Table Lucy Mullany, Director of Public Advocacy, Eureka Recycling
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 5258, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5258: Krystle D'Alencar, Minnesota Environmental Justice Table Lucy Mullany, Director of Public Advocacy, Eureka Recycling
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 5258, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4534: Senator Wesenberg: Eagles and Loons impact study requirement.
Senator Wesenberg offers an oral amendment, Senator Hawj moves to adopt the oral amendment, pass by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.4534: Katie Smith, Director, Ecological and Water Resources, DNR Dr. Dale Gentry, Audubon Conservation Manager (REMOTE)
Senator Wesenberg offers an oral amendment, Senator Hawj moves to adopt the oral amendment, pass by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.4534: Katie Smith, Director, Ecological and Water Resources, DNR Dr. Dale Gentry, Audubon Conservation Manager (REMOTE)
S.F. 3347: Senator Hauschild: Creating Outdoor School for All grant program and appropriations.
Senator Hauschild moves the A-1 Author's Amendment, passed by voice vote The following individuals testified on S.F.3347: Peter Smerud, Executive Director, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Sandy Timmerman, Outdoor School Coordinator, Prior Lake Savage Schools Michael Rapatz, Former School Teacher, Hastings Middle School Colleen Foehrenbacher, Ex. Dir., Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Jessica Prenzlow-Morgan, 6th grade Teacher, Harambee Elementary School
Senator Hauschild moves the A-1 Author's Amendment, passed by voice vote The following individuals testified on S.F.3347: Peter Smerud, Executive Director, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Sandy Timmerman, Outdoor School Coordinator, Prior Lake Savage Schools Michael Rapatz, Former School Teacher, Hastings Middle School Colleen Foehrenbacher, Ex. Dir., Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Jessica Prenzlow-Morgan, 6th grade Teacher, Harambee Elementary School
S.F. 4897: Senator Hawj: Fur farm provisions modifications and appropriation.
Senator Hawj offers the DE-A1- author's amendment, Senator Hawj moves to adopt the amendment, passed by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.4897: AJ Duerr, MN Pork Producers Pat Rivers, Deputy Director, Fish and Wildlife, DNR
Senator Hawj offers the DE-A1- author's amendment, Senator Hawj moves to adopt the amendment, passed by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.4897: AJ Duerr, MN Pork Producers Pat Rivers, Deputy Director, Fish and Wildlife, DNR
The meeting was adjourned at 4:57pm
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Senator Foung Hawj, Chair |
Maikao Vue, Legislative Assistant |