Wednesday, March 26, 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 3:07pm. After every agenda item, time was allowed for committee discussion, questions, and potential amendments if applicable.
S.F. 2520: Senator Hawj: City of St. Paul Arcade Street and East 7th Street construction mitigation grants to businesses affected by construction appropriation.
Senator Foung Hawj presented S.F. 2520 -City of St. Paul Arcade Street and East 7th Street construction mitigation grants to businesses affected by construction appropriation
Senator Hawj moved the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed, and the amendment was adopted.
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Paris Dunning, East Side Area Business Association
- SingYang Sayaxang, Sun Moon Boba
- Marsha Allen, East Side Neighborhood Development Company
Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 2520 as amended be recommended to pass and referred to the Committee on Jobs and Economic Development. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 1480: Senator Carlson: Road usage charge enactment for all-electric vehicles.
Chair Dibble gave the gavel to Vice Chair Ann M. Johnson Stewart.
Senator Jim Carlson presented S.F. 1480 - Road usage charge enactment for all-electric vehicles
Senator Carlson moved the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Nick Haeg, Fresh Energy
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 1480, as amended, pass without recommendation to the committee on taxes. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 966: Senator Howe: Electric vehicle surcharge modification.
Senator Jeff R. Howe presented S.F. 966 - Electric vehicle surcharge modification
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Margaret Donahoe, MN Transportation Alliance
Senator Howe moved that S.F. 966 pass without recommendation to the committee on taxes. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 2688: Senator Johnson Stewart: Surcharge on all-electric vehicles modification.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart gave the gavel to Senator John R. Jasinski.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented S.F. 2688 - Surcharge on all-electric vehicles modification
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Margaret Donahoe, MN Transportation Alliance
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 2688 pass without recommendation to the committee on taxes. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
S.F. 2092: Senator Johnson Stewart: Kilowatt per hour tax enactment for electric vehicle charging.
Vice Chair Ann M. Johnson Stewart presented S.F. 2092 - Kilowatt per hour tax enactment for electric vehicle charging
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
Testimony was heard from the following individuals:
- Margaret Donahoe, MN Transportation Alliance
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 2092, as amended, pass without recommendation to the committee on taxes. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
MnDOT Presentation:
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Update
MnDOT provided a presentation on the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
The presentation was given by the following individuals:
- Amber Dallman, MnDOT Office of Sustainability and Public Health
Senator Jasinski adjourned the meeting at 4:24pm.
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Senator John R. Jasinski
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Alex Will, Legislative Assistant
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