Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Present: Senator Foung Hawj - Chair, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen - Vice Chair, Senator Justin D. Eichorn - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Steve Green, Senator Grant Hauschild, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Nathan Wesenberg
Absent: Senator John A. Hoffman
3:00 PM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Foung Hawj - Chair, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen - Vice Chair, Senator Justin D. Eichorn - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Steve Green, Senator Grant Hauschild, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Nathan Wesenberg
Absent: Senator John A. Hoffman
Senator Foung Hawj called the meeting to order at 3:05pm. A quorum is present. Senator Hauschild and Johnson Stewart join from REMOTE.
Call To Order
S.F. 673: Senator Dahms: Marshall Liberty Park band shell appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0673: Bob Byrnes, Mayor, Marshall Preston Stensrud, Marshall Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 673, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0673: Bob Byrnes, Mayor, Marshall Preston Stensrud, Marshall Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 673, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 627: Senator Boldon: George Stoppel farmstead rehabilitation in Olmsted County appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0627: David Senjem, Olmsted County Commissioner, 2nd District Mark A. Warmer, M.D., President, History Center of Olmsted County Board of Directors Senator Carla J. Nelson, (SD24)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 627, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0627: David Senjem, Olmsted County Commissioner, 2nd District Mark A. Warmer, M.D., President, History Center of Olmsted County Board of Directors Senator Carla J. Nelson, (SD24)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 627, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 822: Senator Lang: Minnesota State Band appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0822: Keith Liuzzi, Conductor, MN State Band Craig Allen, Percussions, MN State Band
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 822, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0822: Keith Liuzzi, Conductor, MN State Band Craig Allen, Percussions, MN State Band
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 822, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 575: Senator Eichorn: Grand Rapids Old Central School renovation appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0575: Rick Blake, City of Councilor, Grand Rapids (REMOTE) Tom Pagel, City Administrator, Grand Rapids (REMOTE)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 575, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0575: Rick Blake, City of Councilor, Grand Rapids (REMOTE) Tom Pagel, City Administrator, Grand Rapids (REMOTE)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 575, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
MN DNR - Permitting Gas Resources Under a Temporary Regulatory Framework Report
The following individuals testified on MN DNR - Permitting Gas Resources Under a Temporary Regulatory Framework Report: Michael Liljegren, DNR Reid LeBeau, Counsel, Boise Forte Aaron Klemz, MCEA
Senator Hawj moved that MN DNR - Permitting Gas Resources Under a Temporary Regulatory Framework Report, discussion only.
The following individuals testified on MN DNR - Permitting Gas Resources Under a Temporary Regulatory Framework Report: Michael Liljegren, DNR Reid LeBeau, Counsel, Boise Forte Aaron Klemz, MCEA
Senator Hawj moved that MN DNR - Permitting Gas Resources Under a Temporary Regulatory Framework Report, discussion only.
S.F. 540: Senator Wesenberg: Impact of eagles on loons study requirement provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0540: Dr. Dale Gentry, Director of Conservation, Audubon Upper Mississippi River (REMOTE) John Waters, Government Relations Unit Supervisor, DNR
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 540, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0540: Dr. Dale Gentry, Director of Conservation, Audubon Upper Mississippi River (REMOTE) John Waters, Government Relations Unit Supervisor, DNR
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 540, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:01pm
|
Senator Foung Hawj, Chair |
Maikao Vue, Legislative Assistant |