Finance Committee
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Present: Senator John Marty - Chair, Senator Nick A. Frentz - Vice Chair, Senator Eric R. Pratt - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, Senator Rich Draheim, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Mark T. Johnson, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Erin P. Murphy, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
8:30 AM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator John Marty - Chair, Senator Nick A. Frentz - Vice Chair, Senator Eric R. Pratt - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Bobby Joe Champion, Senator Rich Draheim, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Mark T. Johnson, Senator Zaynab Mohamed, Senator Erin P. Murphy, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Melissa H. Wiklund
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator John Marty called the meeting to order at 8:41AM
Call to Order
Senator Pratt moved that HF 4252, as amended, be recommended to pass Motion prevailed
Senator Pratt moved that HF 4252, as amended, be recommended to pass Motion prevailed
S.F. 5202: Senator Clark: Settlement provision of certain claims.
Senator Pappas moved the A26 amendment Motion prevailed Jason Kuenle, Co-Counsel to the Subcommittee on Claims, spoke to the bill
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 5202, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pappas moved the A26 amendment Motion prevailed Jason Kuenle, Co-Counsel to the Subcommittee on Claims, spoke to the bill
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 5202, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4304: Senator Hawj: Outdoor Heritage Fund.
Senator Johnson moved the A11 amendment Motion prevailed Senator Johnson moved the A13 amendment Ben Stanley, Senate Counsel, spoke to the amendment Senator Pratt requested a roll call There were 5 yes votes and 6 no votes Motion did not prevail Senator Johnson moved the A14 amendment Senator Johnson requested a roll call There were 5 yes votes and 7 no votes Motion did not prevail Dan Mueller, Senate Fiscal Analyst, spoke to the bill
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4304, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Johnson moved the A11 amendment Motion prevailed Senator Johnson moved the A13 amendment Ben Stanley, Senate Counsel, spoke to the amendment Senator Pratt requested a roll call There were 5 yes votes and 6 no votes Motion did not prevail Senator Johnson moved the A14 amendment Senator Johnson requested a roll call There were 5 yes votes and 7 no votes Motion did not prevail Dan Mueller, Senate Fiscal Analyst, spoke to the bill
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4304, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4401: Senator Dibble: Omnibus Cannabis bill.
Senator Frentz moved the A3 amendment Eric Taubel, Director, Office Cannabis Management, spoke to the amendment Krista Boyd, Senate Fiscal Analyst, spoke to the bill Motion prevailed Senator Frentz moved the A6 amendment Motion prevailed Senator Mohamed moved the A9 amendment Motion prevailed Senator Frentz moved the A11 amendment Eric Taubel spoke to the amendment Krista Boyd spoke to the amendment Motion prevailed Senator Frentz moved the A10 amendment Eric Taubel spoke to the amendment Senator Marty requested a roll call There were 6 yes votes and 5 no votes Motion prevailed Senator Pratt moved that SF 4401 be re-referred to the Commerce Committee Senator Marty requested a roll call There were 5 yes votes and 5 no votes Motion did not prevail
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 4401, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Frentz moved the A3 amendment Eric Taubel, Director, Office Cannabis Management, spoke to the amendment Krista Boyd, Senate Fiscal Analyst, spoke to the bill Motion prevailed Senator Frentz moved the A6 amendment Motion prevailed Senator Mohamed moved the A9 amendment Motion prevailed Senator Frentz moved the A11 amendment Eric Taubel spoke to the amendment Krista Boyd spoke to the amendment Motion prevailed Senator Frentz moved the A10 amendment Eric Taubel spoke to the amendment Senator Marty requested a roll call There were 6 yes votes and 5 no votes Motion prevailed Senator Pratt moved that SF 4401 be re-referred to the Commerce Committee Senator Marty requested a roll call There were 5 yes votes and 5 no votes Motion did not prevail
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 4401, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 4252: Senator Fateh: Omnibus Higher Education policy bill.
Senator Pratt moved to reconsider the vote taken on HF 4252 Motion prevailed Senator Pratt moved that the title and contents of HF 4252 be stricken and replaced with the title and contents of SF 3943 as amended Motion prevailed Senator Pratt moved that HF 4252 as amended be recommended to pass Motion prevailed
Senator Pratt moved that H.F. 4252, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Pratt moved to reconsider the vote taken on HF 4252 Motion prevailed Senator Pratt moved that the title and contents of HF 4252 be stricken and replaced with the title and contents of SF 3943 as amended Motion prevailed Senator Pratt moved that HF 4252 as amended be recommended to pass Motion prevailed
Senator Pratt moved that H.F. 4252, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3720: Senator McEwen: 2026 recommendations adoption of the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council.
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 3720, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 3720, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:39AM
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Senator John Marty, Chair |
Killian Becker, Legislative Assistant |