Minutes

Present: Senator Carla J. Nelson - Chair, Senator Julia E. Coleman - Vice Chair, Senator Thomas M. Bakk, Senator Roger C. Chamberlain, Senator Kari Dziedzic, Senator Paul E. Gazelka, Senator Matt D. Klein, Senator Ann H. Rest, Senator Bill Weber

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Carla J. Nelson called the meeting to order at 8:30am.

S.F. 3397: Senator Senjem: Refundable credit provision and appropriation for investments in energy efficient home improvements, electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Senator Klein moves the A-3 amendment.

A-3 amendment is adopted.

 

• Testifiers:
  • Lee Valencour, Owner, Design Right Energy
  • Jamie Fitske

 

As amended, be laid over.

S.F. 3480: Senator Westrom: Exemption provision for fiber and conduit used in broadband and Internet access services.

• Testifiers
  • Mike Ahern, Minnesota Telecom Alliance

 

Be laid over.

S.F. 3375: Senator Rarick: Definition for the exemption of farm machinery modification to include fencing material; exemption provision for certain farm fencing construction materials.

Senator Weber moves the A-2 amendment.

A-2 amendment is adopted.

 

Testifiers:

Hannah Bernhardt, Medicine Creek Farm, Finlayson, MN

Kaitlyn Bemis, MN Farm Bureau

As amended, be laid over.

S.F. 2558: Senator Bakk: Privilege of admission and suite license sales tax exemption modification.

Senator Bakk moves the A-2 amendment.

A-2 amendment is adopted.

 

• Testifiers
  • Jeff Pellogrom, CFO Minnesota Wild
  • Kate Shibilski, CFO Minnesota Vikings
  • Pete Stene, CFO Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Kip Elliot, CFO Minnesota Twins
  • Joanna Bayers, MDOR

 

As amended, be laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:55am.

Senator Carla J. Nelson, Chair	Madeline Hoy, Legislative Assistant