Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Present: Senator Matt D. Klein - Chair, Senator Judy Seeberger - Vice Chair, Senator Gary H. Dahms - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Zach Duckworth, Senator Nick A. Frentz, Senator Steve Green, Senator Keri Heintzeman, Senator Ron Latz, Senator Jordan Rasmusson, Senator Ann H. Rest, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
12:30 PM, G-15 Capitol
Minutes
Present: Senator Matt D. Klein - Chair, Senator Judy Seeberger - Vice Chair, Senator Gary H. Dahms - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Zach Duckworth, Senator Nick A. Frentz, Senator Steve Green, Senator Keri Heintzeman, Senator Ron Latz, Senator Jordan Rasmusson, Senator Ann H. Rest, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Matt D. Klein called the meeting to order at 12:36pm
S.F. 2209: Senator Wesenberg: Provisions modification governing claims handling and settlement offers and agreements.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2209: • Sarah Czech, Czech Auto Body • Linden Wicklund, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – MN • Josh Shaw, Shannon’s Auto Body • Aaron Cocking, Insurance Federation of MN
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The following individuals testified on S.F.2209: • Sarah Czech, Czech Auto Body • Linden Wicklund, Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – MN • Josh Shaw, Shannon’s Auto Body • Aaron Cocking, Insurance Federation of MN
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S.F. 1943: Senator Dibble: Pet shops prohibition from selling cats and dogs.
Senator Seeberger offered the A2 A2 is adopted The following individuals testified on S.F.1943: • Aaron Zellhoefer, Human World for Animals • Danielle Hyde • Michael Swanson, Owner, Four Paws & A Tail
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 1943, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Seeberger offered the A2 A2 is adopted The following individuals testified on S.F.1943: • Aaron Zellhoefer, Human World for Animals • Danielle Hyde • Michael Swanson, Owner, Four Paws & A Tail
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 1943, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3650: Senator Draheim: Prohibit manufacturers from advertising prescription drugs on television.
Senator Wiklund offered the A1 A1 is adopted Senator Frentz offered the A2 A2 is adopted The following individuals testified on S.F.3650: • Jessica Lynch, PhRMA
Senator Rest moved that S.F. 3650, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Wiklund offered the A1 A1 is adopted Senator Frentz offered the A2 A2 is adopted The following individuals testified on S.F.3650: • Jessica Lynch, PhRMA
Senator Rest moved that S.F. 3650, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
S.F. 3769: Senator Klein: 340B prescription drugs delivery restrictions prohibition.
Senator Rasmusson offered the A1 The A1 is wiithdrawn The following individuals testified on S.F.3769: • Carrie Michalski, RiverView Health • Lisa Bjerga, Lakewoood Health System • Rochelle Westlund, Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers • Emily Gibellina, AbbVie • Genevieve Plumadore, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) • Jessica Lynch, PhRMA • Kent Kaiser, Domestic Policy Caucus
Senator Klein moved that S.F. 3769, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
Senator Rasmusson offered the A1 The A1 is wiithdrawn The following individuals testified on S.F.3769: • Carrie Michalski, RiverView Health • Lisa Bjerga, Lakewoood Health System • Rochelle Westlund, Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers • Emily Gibellina, AbbVie • Genevieve Plumadore, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) • Jessica Lynch, PhRMA • Kent Kaiser, Domestic Policy Caucus
Senator Klein moved that S.F. 3769, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.
340B Covered Entity Report Presentation Stefan Gildemeister, State Health Economist, MDH.
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The meeting was adjourned at 2:46pm
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Senator Matt D. Klein, Chair |
Ellie Tibodeau-Lissick, Legislative Assistant |