Monday, February 17, 2025
3:00 PM, 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Jim Carlson, Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson, Senator Susan Pha
Absent: No Members Absent
Chair D. Scott Dibble called the meeting to order at 3:06pm. After every agenda item, time was allowed for committee discussion, questions, and potential amendments if applicable.
CALL TO ORDER
S.F. 1158: Senator Howe: Certain employees purchasing of their surplus badges authorization.
Senator Jeff R. Howe presented SF 1158 - Certain employees purchasing their surplus badges authorization.
Senator Howe moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Mike LeDoux, Minnesota State Troopers Association President
Senator Howe moved that SF 1158 pass as amended and be referred to the floor. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 1360: Senator Johnson Stewart: Implements of husbandry speed limit increase to 35 miles and hour provision.
Vice Chair Ann M. Johnson Stewart presented SF 1360 - Implements of husbandry speed limit increase to 35 miles an hour provision
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Col. Christina Bogojevic, Minnesota State Patrol Chief
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved that SF 1360 pass and be referred to the floor. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 823: Senator Pratt: U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 intersection in Scott County construction appropriation modification.
Senator Eric Pratt presented SF 823 - U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 intersection in Scott County construction appropriation modification
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Lisa Freese, Scott County Transportation Services Director
Senator John R. Jasinski moved that SF 823 pass and be referred to the floor. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 1395: Senator Howe: Roadside signage authorization for external defibrillators for qualifying locations.
Senator Howe presented SF 1395 - authorization for external defibrillators for qualifying locations.
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Rich Feneis, Advocates4Health
Senator Howe offered the A4 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Howe moved that SF 1395 pass and be referred to the committee on state and local government. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Chair Dibble adjourned the meeting at 3:46pm.
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Senator D. Scott Dibble, Chair
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Alex Will, Legislative Assistant
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