Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Friday, March 22, 2024
9:00 AM, 1200 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Ron Latz - Chair, Senator Clare Oumou Verbeten Vice Chair, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Justin D. Eichorn, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator Michael E. Kreun, Senator Warren Limmer, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Judy Seeberger, Senator Bonnie S. Westlin
Absent: No Members Absent
Absent: No Members Absent
Senator Ron Latz called the meeting to order at 9:24 AM
S.F. 5026: Senator Rarick: State\'s predatory offender system data collection and analysis requirement.
Senator Howe attended via zoom. The following individuals testified on S.F.5026: Stacy Bettison, Attorney; Scott Mueller, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; A-1 Senator Limmer moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 5026, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Howe attended via zoom. The following individuals testified on S.F.5026: Stacy Bettison, Attorney; Scott Mueller, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; A-1 Senator Limmer moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 5026, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4098: Senator Jasinski: Release of certain information on leased motor vehicles to licensed motor vehicle dealers provision and technical changes provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4098: Scott Lambert, Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association;
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4098, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4098: Scott Lambert, Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association;
Senator Limmer moved that S.F. 4098, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4572: Senator Wiklund: Department of Human Services child placement and safety executive bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4572: Jennifer Sommerfeld, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Ari Didion, Department of Human Services Legislative Director; A-3 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. A-2 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4572, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4572: Jennifer Sommerfeld, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Ari Didion, Department of Human Services Legislative Director; A-3 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice. A-2 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4572, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4860: Senator Wiklund: Vital record provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4860: Lisa Thimjon, Minnesota Department of Health;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4860, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4860: Lisa Thimjon, Minnesota Department of Health;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4860, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Health and Human Services Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4579: Senator Dibble: Single-metered utility service in residential buildings regulations and provisions modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4579: Ron Elwood, Legal Aid; Cecil Smith, Minnesota Multi Housing Association; A-6 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4579, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4579: Ron Elwood, Legal Aid; Cecil Smith, Minnesota Multi Housing Association; A-6 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 4579, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
H.F. 3868: Senator Kreun: Uniform Commercial Code amendments to accommodate emerging technologies adoption provision.
The following individuals testified on H.F.3868: Kim Lowe, Business Law Attorney;
Senator Westlin moved that H.F. 3868, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on H.F.3868: Kim Lowe, Business Law Attorney;
Senator Westlin moved that H.F. 3868, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3492: Senator Mohamed: Residential housing tenant and landlord provisions modifications.
A-3 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3492, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
A-3 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3492, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3497: Senator Maye Quade: Antenuptial contract clarification provision.
A-1 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
A-1 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 3504: Senator Maye Quade: The Parentage Act.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3504: Kat Rohn, OutFront Minnesota; Julie Berman, National Infertility Association; Patience Griswold; Rebecca Delahunt, Minnesota Family Council; Gary Debele, Attorney; A-12 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3504: Kat Rohn, OutFront Minnesota; Julie Berman, National Infertility Association; Patience Griswold; Rebecca Delahunt, Minnesota Family Council; Gary Debele, Attorney; A-12 Senator Pappas moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4891: Senator Gustafson: Administrative Procedure Act and Office of Administrative Hearings provisions technical and policy changes.
Jenny Starr, Chief Administrative Law Judge;
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4891, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Jenny Starr, Chief Administrative Law Judge;
Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 4891, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4960: Senator Latz: State correctional facilities security audit group membership and meetings modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4960: Margaret Zadra, Office of the Ombuds for Corrections; 11:28 AM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 11:33 AM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4960, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4960: Margaret Zadra, Office of the Ombuds for Corrections; 11:28 AM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 11:33 AM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4960, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3972: Senator Mann: Aerosol dusters containing 1, 1-difluoroethane sales restrictions establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3972: Samantha Lee, Poison Control Center; Katie O'Meara;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3972, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3972: Samantha Lee, Poison Control Center; Katie O'Meara;
Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 3972, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4204: Senator Mitchell: Ombudspersons access to the social service information system authorization.
A-2 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
A-2 Senator Westlin moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4132: Senator Mitchell: Open meeting law noncompliance sanctions increase.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4132: Matt Ehling, Minnesota Coalition on Government Information; Bryan Lake, Minnesota Bar; 12:38 PM Senator Latz called the committee to recess for a lunch break. 1:37 PM Senator Latz called the committee out of recess.
Be laid over.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4132: Matt Ehling, Minnesota Coalition on Government Information; Bryan Lake, Minnesota Bar; 12:38 PM Senator Latz called the committee to recess for a lunch break. 1:37 PM Senator Latz called the committee out of recess.
Be laid over.
S.F. 3530: Senator Gustafson: Cellular telephone cases resembling a firearm possession, manufacture and sale prohibition.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3530, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 3530, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4312: Senator Gustafson: Standards for the safe storage of firearms and criminal penalties for failing to meet these standards establishment.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4312: Booker Hodges, Chief of Bloomington Police Department; Hilary Brasel; Rolf Olson; Timberlyn Mazeikis, Students Demand Action; Nephi Cole, National Shooting Sports Foundation; Rob Doar, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus; Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association; Stanley Renty, Students Demand Action; Ben Dorr, Minnesota Gun Rights; Alison Shih, Everytown for Gun Safety; Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the A-1, as amended by the A-5, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4312, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4312: Booker Hodges, Chief of Bloomington Police Department; Hilary Brasel; Rolf Olson; Timberlyn Mazeikis, Students Demand Action; Nephi Cole, National Shooting Sports Foundation; Rob Doar, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus; Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association; Stanley Renty, Students Demand Action; Ben Dorr, Minnesota Gun Rights; Alison Shih, Everytown for Gun Safety; Senator Oumou Verbeten moved the A-1, as amended by the A-5, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4312, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 733: Senator Coleman: Penalties increase for transferring certain firearms to persons who are ineligible to possess firearms.
Discussion only.
Discussion only.
S.F. 5153: Senator Gustafson: Penalties increase for transferring certain firearms to persons who are ineligible to possess firearms.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5153: Nephi Cole, National Shooting Sports Foundation; Jess Palyan, Violence Free Minnesota; Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association; Senator Pappas moved the A-1, as amended by the A-2, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 5153, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.5153: Nephi Cole, National Shooting Sports Foundation; Jess Palyan, Violence Free Minnesota; Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association; Senator Pappas moved the A-1, as amended by the A-2, adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 5153, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 606: Senator Westlin: Lost or stolen firearms reporting promptly to law enforcement requirement.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0606: Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association; Senator Westlin moved the following oral amendment: 1.21 delete "2023" and insert "2024" adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 606, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0606: Brian Gosch, National Rifle Association; Senator Westlin moved the following oral amendment: 1.21 delete "2023" and insert "2024" adopted by voice.
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 606, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 2759: Senator Westlin: Parenting time provisions modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2759: Samantha Gemberling; Molly K. Olson, F.A.I.R. Solutions; Senator Westlin moved the A-5, as amended by the A-6, adopted by voice. Senator Westlin moved the following oral amendment: Page 11, Line 21, delete "Antenupital" and insert "Antenuptial" Adopted by voice. 3:25 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 3:34 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.2759: Samantha Gemberling; Molly K. Olson, F.A.I.R. Solutions; Senator Westlin moved the A-5, as amended by the A-6, adopted by voice. Senator Westlin moved the following oral amendment: Page 11, Line 21, delete "Antenupital" and insert "Antenuptial" Adopted by voice. 3:25 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Oumou Verbeten. 3:34 PM Senator Oumou Verbeten passed the gavel to Senator Latz.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 716: Senator Champion: Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0716: Kelis Houston, Village Arms; A-24 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-3 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 716, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.0716: Kelis Houston, Village Arms; A-24 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-3 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 716, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4245: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Law Enforcement data collection requirement provisions.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4245: Charmin Leon, Center for Policing Equity; Charlotte Resing, Center for Policing Equity; Kelly Moore, Policing Project; A-3 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4245: Charmin Leon, Center for Policing Equity; Charlotte Resing, Center for Policing Equity; Kelly Moore, Policing Project; A-3 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 3663: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Controlled substance laws modifications.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3663: Edward Bryan Krumpotich, Minnesota Harm Reduction Collaborative; Kurtis Hanna; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3663: Edward Bryan Krumpotich, Minnesota Harm Reduction Collaborative; Kurtis Hanna; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 3670: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Controlled substances and illegal cannabis tax repeal and other technical changes provision.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3670: Kurtis Hanna;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 3670, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3670: Kurtis Hanna;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 3670, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3999: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Guarantee victim-identifying supporting documentation submitted by medical service provider to sexual assault exam payment program is classified private data.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3999: Kate Weeks, Office of Justice Programs; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, be recommended to pass.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3999: Kate Weeks, Office of Justice Programs; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, be recommended to pass.
S.F. 4735: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Private student loan servicers and lenders regulation.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4735, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4735, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3222: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Bail data collection to improve bail posting practices.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3222: Anna Hall, Minnesota Justice Research Center; John Riemer, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
The following individuals testified on S.F.3222: Anna Hall, Minnesota Justice Research Center; John Riemer, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office; A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice. A-2 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4138: Senator Seeberger: Residential real estate consumer protections establishment provision.
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4138, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Seeberger moved that S.F. 4138, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4962: Senator Latz: Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council name change to Public Safety Advisory Council establishment.
4:42 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Pappas.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4962, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
4:42 PM Senator Latz passed the gavel to Senator Pappas.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4962, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3358: Senator Latz: Bail bonds standards and regulations codification.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3358, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 3358, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4961: Senator Latz: Law addressing release of certain inmates modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4961: Kate Riggers, Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic, University of Minnesota; Perry Moriearty, Associate Professor of Law, University of Minnesota; A-1 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4961, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4961: Kate Riggers, Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic, University of Minnesota; Perry Moriearty, Associate Professor of Law, University of Minnesota; A-1 Senator Latz moved, adopted by voice.
Senator Latz moved that S.F. 4961, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4363: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Limit establishment on the length of probation for certain attempted crimes.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4363: Nate Reitz, Sentencing Guidelines Commission;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4363, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4363: Nate Reitz, Sentencing Guidelines Commission;
Senator Oumou Verbeten moved that S.F. 4363, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4852: Senator Westlin: Registration and verification process for individuals required to register as predatory offenders modification.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4852: Scott Mueller, Deputy Superintendent, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension;
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4852, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4852: Scott Mueller, Deputy Superintendent, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension;
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4852, be recommended to pass. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4959: Senator Latz: Public safety provisions modifications.
A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
A-1 Senator Oumou Verbeten moved, adopted by voice.
As amended, laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
S.F. 4431: Senator Westlin: Political contribution refund claims online system establishment, campaign finance and Public Disclosure Board electronic transfer of information allowance amendment to the political contribution refund program, and appropriations.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4431: Jeff Sigurdson, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board; 5:00 PM Senator Pappas passed the gavel to Senator Latz. A-10 Senator Westlin moved, adotped by voice
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4431, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4431: Jeff Sigurdson, Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board; 5:00 PM Senator Pappas passed the gavel to Senator Latz. A-10 Senator Westlin moved, adotped by voice
Senator Westlin moved that S.F. 4431, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4823: Senator Kreun: Public Safety use of verification systems to verify the identity of participants in the Transportation Security Administration\'s Registered Traveler program authorization.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4823: Amy Hopcian, CLEAR;
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 4823, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The following individuals testified on S.F.4823: Amy Hopcian, CLEAR;
Senator Kreun moved that S.F. 4823, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Transportation Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4736: Senator Oumou Verbeten: Eviction records effective date modification.
Not heard.
Not heard.
S.F. 4994: Senator Gustafson: Private detective provisions modifications and penalties for certain violations.
Not heard.
Not heard.
Document requirements Bills may be heard in a different order than listed. Testimony is limited and must be to the Judiciary Committee\'s jurisdiction within the bill. The number of testifiers and length of time permitted is at the discretion of the chair and is subject to change. Additional bills may be added. Requests to testify on SF606, 4312, 3530, and 5153/733 must fill out the form at the link under the bills posting. Documents must be submitted as a 1 page PDF with the title including name, title/organization, bill #, pro/con. Documents may be emailed to judiciary@senate.mn for any bills posted for this hearing and are due Thursday, March 21, 2024 by 7 p.m. If additional bills are added, a new deadline for submission will be added.
The following bills have been added
S.F. 4860 is added to agenda.
S.F. 4132 is added to agenda.
S.F. 3670 is added to agenda.
S.F. 4891 is added to agenda.
S.F. 0716 is added to agenda.
S.F. 4834 is added to agenda.
S.F. 4852 is added to agenda.
S.F. 4823 is added to agenda.
SF4949 has been removed.
Documents must be submitted as a 1 page PDF with the title including name, title/organization, bill #, pro/con. Documents may be emailed to judiciary@senate.mn for the added bills for this hearing are due Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8 a.m. Only documents submitted in the requested format will be accepted.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 PM
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Senator Ron Latz, Chair |
Zach Cullen, Legislative Assistant |