Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Present: Senator Foung Hawj - Chair, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen - Vice Chair, Senator Steve Green, Senator Grant Hauschild, Senator John A. Hoffman, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Nathan Wesenberg
Absent: Senator Justin D. Eichorn - Ranking Minority Member
3:00 PM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Foung Hawj - Chair, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen - Vice Chair, Senator Steve Green, Senator Grant Hauschild, Senator John A. Hoffman, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Mary K. Kunesh, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Nathan Wesenberg
Absent: Senator Justin D. Eichorn - Ranking Minority Member
Senator Foung Hawj called the meeting to order at 3:05pm. Quorum is present.
Call To Order
MN Indian Affairs Council Legacy Update
The following individuals testified on MN Indian Affairs Council Legacy Update: o Shannon Geshick, Executive Director, MIAC o Ethan Neerdahls, Executive Director, Dakhota Iapi Okhodakichiye o David Sutherland, Culture Language Arts Network (CLAN), Minneapolis American Indian Center
The following individuals testified on MN Indian Affairs Council Legacy Update: o Shannon Geshick, Executive Director, MIAC o Ethan Neerdahls, Executive Director, Dakhota Iapi Okhodakichiye o David Sutherland, Culture Language Arts Network (CLAN), Minneapolis American Indian Center
S.F. 1973: Senator Rest: Sweet Potato Comfort Pie organization appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1973: o Rose McGee, Founder, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie o Niila Herbert, Board Chair, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 1973, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1973: o Rose McGee, Founder, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie o Niila Herbert, Board Chair, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 1973, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2398: Senator Champion: Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts appropriation.
Senator Hoffman offers the A-1 Amendment. Passed by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.2398: o Ammy Casserly Ellis, Executive Director, Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2398, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Hoffman offers the A-1 Amendment. Passed by voice vote. The following individuals testified on S.F.2398: o Ammy Casserly Ellis, Executive Director, Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2398, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2424: Senator Champion: Capri appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2424: o Kevin D. West Interim Director, Capri Theater
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2424, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2424: o Kevin D. West Interim Director, Capri Theater
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2424, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2573: Senator Gustafson: Public educational radio stations appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2573: o Joel Glaser, President & CEO, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2573, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2573: o Joel Glaser, President & CEO, Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2573, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2790: Senator Pha: Urban Debate League appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2790: o Amy Cram Helwich, Executive Director, MN Urban Debate League, Program of Augsburg University o Jamie Maiers, Teacher Debate Coach, MNUDL o Sai Yang, Johnson High School Debate Student (REMOTE)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2790, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2790: o Amy Cram Helwich, Executive Director, MN Urban Debate League, Program of Augsburg University o Jamie Maiers, Teacher Debate Coach, MNUDL o Sai Yang, Johnson High School Debate Student (REMOTE)
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2790, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2812: Senator Pratt: Minnesota's thoroughbred racing culture support appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2812: o Justin Revak, President, MN Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2812, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2812: o Justin Revak, President, MN Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2812, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 92: Senator Hoffman: Taste of Minnesota appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0092: o Former Senator and Sgt. Major Jerry Newton o Jojo Kilimanjaro, Chef and Artist o Adam Duininck, CEO & President, Mpls Downtown Council
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 92, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0092: o Former Senator and Sgt. Major Jerry Newton o Jojo Kilimanjaro, Chef and Artist o Adam Duininck, CEO & President, Mpls Downtown Council
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 92, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2834: Senator McEwen: Lake Superior Zoological Society appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2834: Haley Hedstrom,
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2834, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2834: Haley Hedstrom,
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2834, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2865: Senator Hawj: Dedicated funding website maintenance appropriation.
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 2865, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 2865, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2590: Senator Hawj: United Hmong Family appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2590: o Maycee Vang, Program Manager, the United Hmong Family
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 2590, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2590: o Maycee Vang, Program Manager, the United Hmong Family
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 2590, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2543: Senator Hawj: Southeast Asian Music Festival appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2543: o Apichart Klaysingha, Executive Director, Siengkane Lao MN
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2543, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2543: o Apichart Klaysingha, Executive Director, Siengkane Lao MN
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2543, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2785: Senator Hawj: Asian Economic Development Association outdoor programs for youth appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2785: o Va-Megn Thoj, Executive Director, AEDA
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2785, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2785: o Va-Megn Thoj, Executive Director, AEDA
Senator Hoffman moved that S.F. 2785, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 2656: Senator Hawj: Tou Ger Xiong mural and statue appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2656: o Andy Rodriguez, Parks & Recreations Director, City of St. Paul o Mo Chang, Owner, Mo's Tropical Market o Moslais Xiong, Sister of Tou Ger Xiong, Teacher
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 2656, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2656: o Andy Rodriguez, Parks & Recreations Director, City of St. Paul o Mo Chang, Owner, Mo's Tropical Market o Moslais Xiong, Sister of Tou Ger Xiong, Teacher
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 2656, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 1763: Senator Hawj: Lake Phalen winter festival appropriation.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1763: o Andy Rodriguez, Parks & Recreations Director, City of St. Paul o Lisa Jacobson, President & CEO, St. Paul Heritage Foundation
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 1763, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.1763: o Andy Rodriguez, Parks & Recreations Director, City of St. Paul o Lisa Jacobson, President & CEO, St. Paul Heritage Foundation
Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 1763, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION ADOPTED.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:02pm
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Senator Foung Hawj, Chair |
Maikao Vue, Legislative Assistant |