Minutes

Present: Senator Torrey N. Westrom - Chair, Senator Mark Johnson - Vice Chair, Senator Rich Draheim, Senator Kari Dziedzic, Senator Kent Eken, Senator Nick A. Frentz, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Dan Sparks, Senator Bill Weber

Absent: Senator Michael P. Goggin

Senator Torrey N. Westrom called the meeting to order at 3:06 PM. Senator Goggin is excused.

S.F. 455: Senator Jasinski: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation local foods promotion grants appropriation.



Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

S.F. 497: Senator Dahms: Agricultural utilization research institute (AURI) Marshall, Crookston, and Waseca facilities grants appropriation.



As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

S.F. 683: Senator Dahms: Agricultural utilization research institute (AURI) appropriation.



Be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.

S.F. 315: Senator Westrom: Agriculture laboratory equipment and instruments appropriation.



Senator Westrom moved that S.F. 315, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 PM.

Senator Torrey N. Westrom, Chair	Joel Hanson, Legislative Assistant