Call to Order

Quorum is present. Senators Hauschild and Lang joins by remote. Senator Hoffman counted as absent.

S.F. 3999: Senator McEwen: Repeal requirement for commissioner approval of certain land acquisitions.

The following individuals testified on S.F.3999: --Bob Meier, Asst Commissioner, DNR --Becca Nash, Director, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)

Senator McEwen moved that S.F. 3999, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 3913: Senator Green: Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources conflict of interest provisions modifications.

--Becca Nash, Director, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR)

Senator Green moved that S.F. 3913, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 3857: Senator Hawj: Environment and natural resources trust fund appropriation.

Senator Hawj offers the Author's Amendment A-1, Senator Hawj moves the amendment, passed by a voice vote. Senator Green offers the A-2 Amendment, Senator Green moves the amendment, passed by a voice vote. Senator McEwen offers the A-3 Amendment, Senator McEwen moves the amendment, passed by a voice vote. Senator Drazkowski offers the A-4 amendment, was withdrawn. The following individuals testified on S.F.3857: --Becca Nash, Director, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) --Mike Compana, Assistant Director, LCCMR --Mike Harley, Executive Director, Environmental Initiative --James Trice, Public Policy Project

Senator Hawj moved that S.F. 3857, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

Prohibition of Lead in Hunting Ammunition and Fishing Tackle (informational only)

The following individuals testified on Prohibition of Lead in Hunting Ammunition and Fishing Tackle (informational only): o Willis Mattison -BS Biology/Chemistry, Bemidji State University, MS Ecology, St. Mary’s University Winona, Research Biochemist, Mayo Clinic, Biology & Chemistry Secondary Instructor, Tracy Mn, , Retired MPCA Regional Director, 28 years, now Professional Ecologist volunteering with Izaak Walton League and member of Get the Lead out Committee o Craig Sterle - BS in Forest Resource Management - Univ. of MN - College of Forestry -1978, Retired after 32+ years from the MN DNR - Div. of Forestry, Fished and hunted over 68 years, Conservation Issues Chair for the McCabe Chapter, Member Izaak Walton League - Get the Lead out Committee member o Dana Dickson – Retired (2015) Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional for the Minnesota Department of Corrections with Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 1987, member of the Izaak Walton League – Get the Lead out Committee o Steve Schaust - Izaak Walton League – Get the Lead out Committee, Big Game Hunter of Year, 1983; X-ray technologist; Hunting Department, Manager, Cabelas; federal firearms sales license holder. o Caroll Henderson - B.S. Zoology, Iowa State University, 1968; Master of Forest Resources, Ecology, University of Georgia, 1970. MN DNR assistant wildlife manager, Lac qui Parle Wildlife Refuge, 1968-1970; Minnesota DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor, 1970-2018 and member Izaak Walton League – Get the Lead out Committee (REMOTE) o Patrick T. Redig DVM, PhD Professor & Director Emeritus, The Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota o Julia Ponder DVM, MS MPH, Clinician and Former Director, The Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine University of Minnesota o Nephi Cole, Director, Government Relations State Affairs, National Shooting Sports Foundation (REMOTE) o Andrew Tri, USA Clay Target League