Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Friday, March 28, 2025
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Bruce D. Anderson, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
9:00 AM or At the Call of the Chair, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten - Vice Chair, Senator Warren Limmer - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Bruce D. Anderson, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Doron Clark, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin, Senator Torrey N. Westrom
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Ron Latz called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM
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S.F. 983: Senator Boldon: Community Engagement Response Team appropriation.
Senator Westrom attended via zoom. The following individuals testified on S.F.0983: William “Bud” Whitehorn, CERT Co-Founder; Matt Ruzek, Principal, John Marshall High School, via zoom; Scott Schneider, Vice President, Olmsted County Fair Board, via zoom;
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Senator Westrom attended via zoom. The following individuals testified on S.F.0983: William “Bud” Whitehorn, CERT Co-Founder; Matt Ruzek, Principal, John Marshall High School, via zoom; Scott Schneider, Vice President, Olmsted County Fair Board, via zoom;
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S.F. 832: Senator Boldon: Licensed certified midwife definitions modifications; certified midwife licensure establishment; licensed certified midwife services medical assistance coverage expansion.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0832: Julie Sabo, APRN;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 832, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0832: Julie Sabo, APRN;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 832, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2847: Senator Boldon: Statutory forms pertaining to garnishment modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2847: Bennett Hartz, Assistant Attorney General; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Creditor’s Rights Association A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 2847, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2847: Bennett Hartz, Assistant Attorney General; Joel Carlson, Minnesota Creditor’s Rights Association A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 2847, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1055: Senator Gustafson: Domestic abuse advocates prohibition from disclosing certain information.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1055: Rana Alexander, Attorney; A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1055: Rana Alexander, Attorney; A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2574: Senator Gustafson: Government data sharing in certain circumstances authorization provision.
Julie Bayerl, Legislative Director, Department of Administration; Senator Kreun moved the following oral amendment: Page 1, line 21 after the second mention of "agency" insert "with oversight, investigative, or prosecutorial authority over the suspected or confirmed fraud" adopted by voice.
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 2574, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Julie Bayerl, Legislative Director, Department of Administration; Senator Kreun moved the following oral amendment: Page 1, line 21 after the second mention of "agency" insert "with oversight, investigative, or prosecutorial authority over the suspected or confirmed fraud" adopted by voice.
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 2574, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 856: Senator Gustafson: Office of the Inspector General creation and appropriation.
Senator Kreun incorporated the following oral amendment to the A-46: Page 1, line 14 delete "and 7" and insert "to 8" A-46 as amended, Senator Kreun moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 856, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Kreun incorporated the following oral amendment to the A-46: Page 1, line 14 delete "and 7" and insert "to 8" A-46 as amended, Senator Kreun moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 856, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1907: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Notice requirement to crime victims when an offender files an apology.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1907: Blair Kirby, Law Student; Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment: Delete Section 1 adopted by voice 4:28 PM SF 1907 was taken off the table. A-4 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. SF 1907 as amended was laid over
As amended, be laid over.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1907: Blair Kirby, Law Student; Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment: Delete Section 1 adopted by voice 4:28 PM SF 1907 was taken off the table. A-4 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. SF 1907 as amended was laid over
As amended, be laid over.
S.F. 2384: Senator Westlin: Election administration provisions modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2384: Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State; A-5 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 2384, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Elections Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2384: Nicole Freeman, Office of the Secretary of State; A-5 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 2384, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Elections Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1812: Senator Westlin: Certain filing dates and reporting requirements modifications.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1812, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1812, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1851: Senator Westlin: Misrepresentation of campaign authority prohibition.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1851, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Elections Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1851, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Elections Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1854: Senator Westlin: Reprisals prohibition for refusing to communicate with public or local officials.
A-5 as amended with the below oral amendment, Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. Page 1, line 24 after the period insert "The board may refer a violation of this section to the appropriate county attorney."
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1854, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Elections Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-5 as amended with the below oral amendment, Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. Page 1, line 24 after the period insert "The board may refer a violation of this section to the appropriate county attorney."
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 1854, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Elections Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2885: Senator Westlin: Government Data Practices Act modification; Official Records Act modification.
3:52 PM SF 2885 was taken from the table. A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.2885: Kristy Lahti-Johnson, Hennepin County;
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3:52 PM SF 2885 was taken from the table. A-1 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. The following individuals testified on S.F.2885: Kristy Lahti-Johnson, Hennepin County;
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S.F. 2861: Senator Westlin: Forensic navigator services appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2861: Richard Cohen, Forensics Psychologists Association; Dr. Mary Kenning, Forensic Psychologist; Senator Westlin moved the following oral amendment: Page 1, line 2 delete "navigator" and insert "psychological" Page 1, line 4 delete "navigator" and insert "psychological" Page 1, line 6 delete "navigator" and insert "psychological" Page 1, line 10 delete "navigators" and insert "psychologists" adopted by voice.
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2861: Richard Cohen, Forensics Psychologists Association; Dr. Mary Kenning, Forensic Psychologist; Senator Westlin moved the following oral amendment: Page 1, line 2 delete "navigator" and insert "psychological" Page 1, line 4 delete "navigator" and insert "psychological" Page 1, line 6 delete "navigator" and insert "psychological" Page 1, line 10 delete "navigators" and insert "psychologists" adopted by voice.
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2857: Senator Westlin: State Guardian Ad Litem Board appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2857: Tami Baker-Olson, Guardian ad Litem State Program Administrator;
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2857: Tami Baker-Olson, Guardian ad Litem State Program Administrator;
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 1503: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Facility fees prohibition for nonemergency services provided at provider-based clinics.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1503: Melissa Finnegan; Mary Krinkie, Minnesota Hospital Association; A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 1503, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1503: Melissa Finnegan; Mary Krinkie, Minnesota Hospital Association; A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 1503, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1995: Senator Pappas: State fire marshal account establishment and appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1995: Jon Nisja, Fire Protection and Data Specialist for the MN National Fire Sprinkler Association; 12:30 PMSenator Latz called a recess. 1:19 PM Senator Seeberger reconvened.
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1995: Jon Nisja, Fire Protection and Data Specialist for the MN National Fire Sprinkler Association; 12:30 PMSenator Latz called a recess. 1:19 PM Senator Seeberger reconvened.
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2984: Senator Pappas: Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement program penalties for noncompliance addition provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2984: Dave Bergstrom, Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program; 1-A Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice. Senator Pappas moved the following oral amendment Page 1, line 8 delete "must" and insert "may" Page 1, line 12 delete "must" and insert "may" adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2984, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2984: Dave Bergstrom, Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program; 1-A Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice. Senator Pappas moved the following oral amendment Page 1, line 8 delete "must" and insert "may" Page 1, line 12 delete "must" and insert "may" adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2984, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2985: Senator Pappas: Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program Act administrative and technical changes provisions and commissioner of employment and economic development requirement to disclose information provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2985: Dave Bergstrom, Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2985, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2985: Dave Bergstrom, Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2985, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2200: Senator Pappas: Confidentiality establishment for restorative justice practices participants.
A-8 Senator Kreun moved Senator Kreun moved the following OA to the A-8: 1.4 delete participate in and insert facilitate 2:00 PM Senator Seeberger passed the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2200, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-8 Senator Kreun moved Senator Kreun moved the following OA to the A-8: 1.4 delete participate in and insert facilitate 2:00 PM Senator Seeberger passed the gavel to Senator Latz
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2200, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1918: Senator Dibble: Consent to electronic monitoring requirements modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1918: Suzanne Scheller, Elder Voice Advocates; Kyle Berndt, Care Providers of Minnesota; Erin Huppert, Leading Age Minnesota; A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 1918, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1918: Suzanne Scheller, Elder Voice Advocates; Kyle Berndt, Care Providers of Minnesota; Erin Huppert, Leading Age Minnesota; A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 1918, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1119: Senator Maye Quade: Access prohibition to nudification technology.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1119: Shannon Shevlin; A-7 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment to the A-7 Page 1, line 9 after "fund" insert "." delete "and" insert "On July 15th of each year the accumulated balance of civil penalties" adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 1119, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1119: Shannon Shevlin; A-7 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the following oral amendment to the A-7 Page 1, line 9 after "fund" insert "." delete "and" insert "On July 15th of each year the accumulated balance of civil penalties" adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 1119, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1577: Senator Seeberger: Artificial intelligence generated child sexual abuse material and possession, sale, creation, dissemination, and purchase of child-like sex dolls prohibition provisions.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1577: Drew Evans, BCA;
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The following individuals testified on S.F.1577: Drew Evans, BCA;
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S.F. 2099: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Victim notification extension to order for protection and harassment restraining order violations not prosecuted.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2099: Suzanne Elwell, Director of the Crime Victim Justice Unit, Office of Justice Programs; Emily McGuire, Deputy Director of Safe at Home Division, Office of the Secretary of State; 2:57 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Seeberger. A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, be laid over.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2099: Suzanne Elwell, Director of the Crime Victim Justice Unit, Office of Justice Programs; Emily McGuire, Deputy Director of Safe at Home Division, Office of the Secretary of State; 2:57 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Seeberger. A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, be laid over.
S.F. 2825: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Child abuse victims protections related to interviews apply to all recordings clarification provision and changes to terms used in statutes that punish creation, distribution, and possession of sexually explicit materials involving children proposal provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2825: Austin Schatzman, Pediatrician; Nelson Rhodus, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney;
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2825: Austin Schatzman, Pediatrician; Nelson Rhodus, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney;
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 3002: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Mitigated departures provision for certain offenders who have been victims.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3002: Guadalupe Lopez, Violence Free Minnesota; Sarah Busch, Mission Inc.; JaneAnne Murray, University of Minnesota Law School;
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The following individuals testified on S.F.3002: Guadalupe Lopez, Violence Free Minnesota; Sarah Busch, Mission Inc.; JaneAnne Murray, University of Minnesota Law School;
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S.F. 2826: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Petition to court for relief from stay of adjudication authorization provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2826: Satveer Chaudhary; 3:28 PM Senator Seeberger passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten.
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The following individuals testified on S.F.2826: Satveer Chaudhary; 3:28 PM Senator Seeberger passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten.
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S.F. 2546: Senator Seeberger: High-fidelity wraparound grants establishment; mental health services for incarcerated youth authorization; appropriating money.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2546: Matt Bauer, Executive Director, Minnesota Juvenile Detention Association; Amber Palm; A-2 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2546: Matt Bauer, Executive Director, Minnesota Juvenile Detention Association; Amber Palm; A-2 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2299: Senator Clark: Children's advocacy centers inclusion as a victim assistance program entitled to a portion of certain fines provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2299: Marcia Milliken, Minnesota Children's Alliance; A-1 Senator Clark moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2299: Marcia Milliken, Minnesota Children's Alliance; A-1 Senator Clark moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2776: Senator Westlin: Department of Human services policy bill sections on background studies, Department of Corrections reconsiderations, kickback crimes, and appeals division worker protections.
Senator Westlin moved to reconsider SF 1812 adopted by voice. Senator Westlin moved that SF 1812 be recommended to pass to the Senate floor. adopted by voice.
Not heard.
Senator Westlin moved to reconsider SF 1812 adopted by voice. Senator Westlin moved that SF 1812 be recommended to pass to the Senate floor. adopted by voice.
Not heard.
S.F. 1827: Senator Abeler: Court ordered payment for comprehensive assessments covered by medical assistance or the behavioral health fund prohibition provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1827: Salena Beasely, Red Lake Chemical Health Program; Senator Clark moved the following oral amendment: Page 2, line 17 delete "comprehensive" and insert "substance use disorder" adopted by voice
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1827: Salena Beasely, Red Lake Chemical Health Program; Senator Clark moved the following oral amendment: Page 2, line 17 delete "comprehensive" and insert "substance use disorder" adopted by voice
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2212: Senator Seeberger: Crime to obstruct certain first responders by approaching or remaining too closely after being warned.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2212: Police Chief Jay Henthorne, City of Richfield, Minnesota Chiefs of Police; A-1 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 2212, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2212: Police Chief Jay Henthorne, City of Richfield, Minnesota Chiefs of Police; A-1 Senator Seeberger moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 2212, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 631: Senator Anderson: Period of time that a criminal investigation is active regarding investigative data modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0631: Josh Newville; A-1 Senator Anderson moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0631: Josh Newville; A-1 Senator Anderson moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 1067: Senator Carlson: Process provision to review case files of cold case homicides at the request of certain family members and to potentially conduct reinvestigations of these cases.
4:31 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten.
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
4:31 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten.
Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 2746: Senator Latz: Law enforcement agencies tracing and reporting on recovered or confiscated firearms requirement provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2746: Spencer Myers, Policy Attorney, Giffords Law Center; Drew Evans, Superintendent, BCA; A-1 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. 4:55 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel Senator Latz
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2746: Spencer Myers, Policy Attorney, Giffords Law Center; Drew Evans, Superintendent, BCA; A-1 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice. 4:55 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel Senator Latz
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
No additional documents or testimony will be accepted
Time Blocks The agenda as posted is not in the order the committee will hear the bills. Bills have been slated for a morning or an afternoon time block, and still may be heard in a different order than listed on the document.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 PM
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