House Committee Audio Archives 2011 - 2012

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Note: Meetings are listed by date with the most recent meeting at the top. If there is a television recording of the meeting links to that information will also be available below.

Veterans Services Division

joint hearing with Senate State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee
Monday, December 19, 2011
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Agenda: 1. Review of suicide rates in Minnesota National Guard CORE program 2. Review of special audit of Minneapolis Veterans Home

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Joint meeting of the House Veterans Services Division and the Senate State Government Innovation and Veterans Committee
04:37 - Gavel.
08:00 - Review of suicide rates in Minnesota National Guard CORE (Case management, Outreach, Referral and Education) program.
2:22:28 - Review of special audit of Minnesota Veterans Homes - Minneapolis.
Runs 3 hours, 7 minutes.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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Agenda: Update on local government redesign innovation efforts during the interim. Introduction/overview by Rep. Carol McFarlane and Rep. Diane Loeffler Others testifying will be: Jeff Sparks, Executive Director, Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Bob Meeks, Executive Director, Minnesota School Boards Assc. (MSBA) Jim Miller, Executive Director, League of Minnesota Cities Peter Hutchinson, representing the Bush Foundation and Beyond the Bottom Line Foundation Carleen Rhodes, President and CEO of the Minnesota Community Foundation and the Saint Paul Foundation Laura LaCroix-Dalluhn, Project Manager, Local government Redesign and Innovation Reflections from attendees of regional meetings: Kevin Donovan, Mahtomedi School Board member and MSBA Board of Directors Marian Clennon, Austin City Council Tony Murphy, County Administrator, Beltrami County • Update on SWIFT accounting system , Lori Mo, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Management and Budget • Update on SEGIP Dependent Eligibility Audit - as passed in Special Session 2011 SF12 - Nathan Moracco, Director of the Employee Insurance Division, Minnesota Management and Budget • Update from MMB on status of Pay for Performance Bonds program as passed in special session SF12 – Jim Schowalter, Commissioner, Minnesota Management and Budget. Also asking to testify on this issue: Staci Becker, Consultant, Invest in Outcomes.
Brian Paulson, director of Innovation Strategies, Greater Twin Cities United Way.
• Update on tax analytics/tax compliance issues. Dan Ostdiek, Chief Financial Officer, Minnesota Department of Revenue Terri Steenblock, Assistant Commissioner for Income Taxes, Minnesota Department of Revenue Matt Massman, Deputy Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Revenue

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House State Government Finance Committee
00:46 - Gavel.
01:46 - Update on local government redesign innovation efforts during the interim.
1:28:04 - Minnesota Management & Budget update on SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tools) accounting system.
1:48:40 - Minnesota Management & Budget update on SEGIP (State Employee Group Insurance Program) Dependent Eligibility Audit [as passed in 2011 Special Session SF12 (Lanning/Parry) Omnibus state government innovations and veterans finance bill].
2:09:02 - Minnesota Management & Budget update on status of Pay for Performance Bonds program [as passed in 2011 Special Session SF12 (Lanning/Parry) Omnibus state government innovations and veterans finance bill].
2:35:02 - Department of Revenue update on tax analytics/tax compliance.
Runs 3 hours, 1 minute.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Monday, November 21, 2011
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Agenda: Commerce Chair: Joe Hoppe Monday, November 21, 2011 10:00 AM I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Discussion on the Executive Order Calling For Child Care Provider Union Election If you would like to testify, please contact Stephen Rubis at stephen.rubis@house.mn or (651) 296-5994.

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House Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee
05:28 - Gavel, and discussion on the executive order calling for child care provider union election.
Runs 2 hours, 2 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Monday, November 21, 2011
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Agenda: Managed Care Competitive Bid Update Update from DHS on the RFP Process Update on Moving People into Managed Care Update on Waiver Request Process Update on the Implementation of the Defined Contribution Hennepin County Health Demo Insurance Exchange Task Force Update

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee - part 1
09:44 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
24:37 - Update on waiver request process.
1:06:16 - Managed care competitive bid update.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 59 minutes.

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee - part 2
03:00 - Gavel, and update on Health Insurance Exchange Task Force.
17:50 - Update from Department of Human Services on the RFP process.
32:47 - Update on moving people into managed care.
55:25 - Update on the implementation of the defined contribution.
1:00:26 - Hennepin County health demo.
Runs 1 hour, 13 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Thursday, November 10, 2011
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Agenda: Overview and Background of Special Taxing Districts

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House Property and Local Tax Division
06:17 - Gavel, and House Research overview and background of special taxing districts.
59:35 - Testimony from City of Coon Rapids, the Saint Paul Port Authority, Board of Water & Soil Resources, and Sauk River Watershed District.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, November 3, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Corrections parole process

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:25 - Gavel and discussion of Department of Corrections parole process.
Runs 1 hour, 58 minutes.

Education Finance

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota’s application for No Child Left Behind waiver Invited testimony only.

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House Education Finance Committee
03:40 - Gavel.
04:40 - Minnesota’s application for No Child Left Behind waiver - Department of Education testimony.
1:35:19 - Minnesota’s application for No Child Left Behind waiver - House staff testimony.
Runs 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Monday, October 24, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by House Research on the unionization of private home daycare providers.
Public testimony. Equal time will be given for each side. Please limit testimony to 2 minutes per testifier. Written testimony will be accepted. If you would like to testify, please contact Dan Dwight at Daniel.Dwight@house.mn

Health and Human Services Reform

Monday, October 24, 2011
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Agenda: Agenda for informational hearing: Presentation by House Research on the unionization of private home daycare providers.
Public testimony on the unionization of private home daycare providers. Equal time will be given for each side. Please limit testimony to 2 minutes per testifier. Written testimony will be accepted. If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Rules and Legislative Administration

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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Agenda: Appointments, Change in Status, and Terminations Reports Resolution on Compensatory Time

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Resolution on Temporary Funding of Core Functions Litigation Resolution on Expense Reimbursement Resolution on Tuition Reimbursement Resolution on Deferred Compensation Suspension Resolution on Postage
Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Supplemental Calendar for the Day for Monday, May 23.
Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
The committee will reconvene to add bills to the Supplemental Calendar for the Day for Monday, May 23, 2011.
Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Supplemental Calendar for the Day for Sunday, May 22.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 8; relating to adjournment of the Senate and House of Representatives until 2012.
Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Supplemental Calendar for the Day for Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Taxes

Saturday, May 21, 2011
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Rules and Legislative Administration

Friday, May 20, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Friday, May 20

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Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, May 19.
*** Bills that come before this committee have usually been heard in various policy and finance committees. It is the general practice of the House Rules & Legislative Administration Committee that public testimony on bills not be taken. ***

Ways and Means

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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Agenda: The language of HF1001 First Engrossment will be offered as a delete everything amendment to SF680.
Budget Resolution Amendment Amendments should be submitted as soon as possible to alex.smith@house.mn

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Agenda: Confirmation hearings for the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board: Deanna Wiener- Term expiring January 5, 2015 Andrew Luger- Term expiring January 5, 2015

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Agenda: Informational hearing on the CHOICE waiver Informational hearing regarding hospital earnings No bills will be added to the agenda

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SF760 (Hann) Omnibus health and human services finance bill.
The Conference Committee will be closing the bill at this meeting

Government Operations and Elections

Monday, May 16, 2011
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Agenda: HF1647 (Lanning) 2011 Omnibus Retirement Bill

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, May 16, 2011
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Agenda: Calendar for the Day for Tuesday, May 17 HF650; Wavier of deadline

Ways and Means

Monday, May 16, 2011
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Agenda: SF346/HF554 the language of HF554 (Johnson) will be offered as a delete-everything amendment to SF346.
Amendments should be submitted by 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14 to alex.smith@house.mn.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 1
02:20 - Gavel.
02:35 - HF191 (Downey) Redundant Technology Elimination Act proposed, state agency information technology systems and services consolidated, Office of Enterprise Technology duties transferred, and money appropriated.
08:19 - HF637 (Drazkowski) Food, beverage, and lodging establishment statutes exemption modified.
10:14 - HF705 (Crawford) Counties permitted to perform private audits that meet state auditor requirements, publication and reporting requirements eliminated, surplus law library funds provided, county clerk hiring requirements repealed, seed and feed loan provisions repealed, Ramsey County Community Corrections Department duties provided, and clarifying and technical changes made.
12:00 - HF211 (Wardlow) Liability limits modified for tort claims against the state and political subdivisions, conciliation court claims regulated, right of appeal provided on class action orders, statute of limitations on claims modified, prejudgment interest modified, attorney fees regulated, and cause of action for sex trafficking violations provided.
22:12 - HF637 (Drazkowski) Food, beverage, and lodging establishment statutes exemption modified.
22:47 - HF705 (Crawford) Counties permitted to perform private audits that meet state auditor requirements, publication and reporting requirements eliminated, surplus law library funds provided, county clerk hiring requirements repealed, seed and feed loan provisions repealed, Ramsey County Community Corrections Department duties provided, and clarifying and technical changes made.
24:28 - HF1261 (Holberg) Metropolitan area transit and paratransit capital expenditure additional financing provided, and certain obligations issued.
31:23 - SF346 (Johnson) Mississippi River Parkway Commission expiration date changed.
40:04 - HF1423 (Gottwalt) Adoption assistance reform, child protection, child support, and technical and conforming amendments provided.
42:37 - HF1611 (Hamilton) Agriculture programs, requirements, fees, and duties changed, and money appropriated.
1:00:43 - HF191 (Downey) Redundant Technology Elimination Act proposed, state agency information technology systems and services consolidated, Office of Enterprise Technology duties transferred, and money appropriated.
1:05:27 - HF1025 (Beard) Energy provisions modified relating to energy rates, energy conservation and savings programs, utility cost recovery and investments, qualifying facilities and non generating utilities, energy-related rate impacts, large energy customers, cold weather notices to energy consumers, hydropower, an innovative energy project, transmission lines, Public Utilities Commission approval for security issuance by utilities, assessments, establishment of Energy Reliability and Intervention Office, the Energy Conservation Information Center and residential weatherization programs, and membership in Melrose Public Utilities Commission.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 18 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 2
04:34 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1068 (Beard) Transportation and public safety policies governing provisions provided including data practices, bicycles and bikeways and bridges, transportation construction contracts, motor vehicles, traffic regulations, driver licensing and training, alternative financing for transportation projects, railroads, motor carriers and commercial drivers, and agency reporting, establishing fees and an account, pilot program expanded, seaplane base variance provided, provisions repealed, technical changes made, and money appropriated.
Runs 22 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Friday, May 13, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Saturday, May 14

Ways and Means

Friday, May 13, 2011
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Agenda: Amendments should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn as soon as possible.

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House Ways and Means Committee
03:16 - Gavel.
04:17 - HF104 (Smith) Department of corrections claim settlements provided, and money appropriated.
12:07 - HF556 (Smith) Juvenile prostitutes in need of protection or services provisions amended, sexually exploited youth defined, prostitution crime penalty assessments increased, and distribution of the assessment amended; prostitution laws provisions clarified and recodified, and definitions modified; money appropriated to the commissioner of public safety to develop a statewide victim services model.
14:31 - HF988 (Smith) Public defender representation provision modified.
21:18 - HF1478 (Kiffmeyer) Minnesota sex offender program provisions modified.
23:10 - HF250 (Anderson) Claims against the state provisions changed and updated.
Runs 39 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, May 12, 2011
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Agenda: HF1474 will be an Informational Hearing Only

Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, May 12, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for Friday, May 13 End of Session Resolutions

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Agenda: Informational hearing only

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Agenda: HF1637 and HF343 will be acted upon but not passed out of committee. HF610 is an informational hearing.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, May 12 HF1426 waiver of deadlines

Ways and Means

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
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Agenda: Amendments should be submitted by 10 a.m. Wednesday to alex.smith@house.mn

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House Ways and Means Committee
03:08 - Gavel.
03:47 - HF1270 (McDonald) E-charging expanded to include citations, juvenile adjudication, and implied test refusal or failure.
07:52 - HF955 (Cornish) Level III predatory offender Web site maintenance responsibility transferred from the Department of Corrections to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
15:55 - HF1023 (Smith) Courts, juvenile delinquency proceedings, child support calculations, protective orders, wills and trusts, property interests, protected persons and wards, receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and notice regarding civil rights provisions modified.
21:20 - HF1088 (Drazkowski) State agency natural disaster response provisions modified.
29:52 - HF1061 (Urdahl) Outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, and arts and cultural heritage fund funding provided; outdoor heritage provisions modified; accounts established; Clean Water Legacy Act modified; Clean Water Council membership and duties revised; State Capitol Preservation Commission established; appointments provided; and reporting and other requirements established for legacy fund recipients.
46:05 - HF611 (Gunther) Small business loan guarantee program created.
49:43 - HF1396/SF1130 (Gunther) Unemployment insurance and workforce development provisions modified.
53:04 - HF1170 (Gunther) Worker classification regulation, penalties, and fees modified.
1:00:30 - HF808 (Anderson) Anatomical gift $2 donation provided for public information and education, anatomical gift account created, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 1 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of the Grape Growers/Wineries in Minnesota - informational only

Capital Investment

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Agenda: Informational Hearing Only

Redistricting

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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House Redistricting Committee
02:51 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1426 (Anderson, S.) Congressional districting plan for use in 2012 and thereafter adopted.
Runs 58 minutes.

Taxes

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Agenda: HF1061 (Urdahl) Outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, and arts and cultural heritage fund funding provided; outdoor heritage provisions modified; accounts established; Clean Water Legacy Act modified; Clean Water Council membership and duties revised; State Capitol Preservation Commission established; appointments provided; reporting and other requirements established for legacy fund recipients; and money appropriated.
HF1219 (Davids) Omnibus Tax Policy Bill

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, May 9, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Tuesday, May 10

Ways and Means

Monday, May 9, 2011
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Agenda: Amendments to bills should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 11 a.m.. Monday, May 9.
Questions can be addressed to alex.smith@house.mn

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House Ways and Means Committee
02:03 - Gavel.
02:27 - SF67 (Nornes) Waterfront structure transportation on trunk highways authorized with annual special permits.
04:30 - HF984 (Hackbarth) Game and fish; aquaculture provisions modified; compensation and assistance provisions for crop damage by elk modified; fish and wildlife management plan requirements modified; taking, possessing, and transporting wild animal provisions modified; acquisition procedures modified; penalty and license provisions modified; Board of Water and Soil Resources duties modified; and landowner liability for state walk-in access program limited.
15:22 - HF650 (Kieffer) Driver education and examination provisions regulated relating to carbon monoxide poisoning, and technical changes made.
19:19 - HF1362 (Kieffer) Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted, and duties, benefits, and requirements changed, rulemaking required, and money appropriated.
23:55 - SF67 (Nornes) Waterfront structure transportation on trunk highways authorized with annual special permits.
25:24 - HF174 (Peppin) Department of Revenue required to issue a request for proposals for a tax analytics and business intelligence contract.
Runs 1 hour, 10 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Friday, May 6, 2011
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Friday, May 6, 2011
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State Government Finance

Friday, May 6, 2011
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Agenda: HF577/SF1047* (Lanning/Parry) Omnibus state government finance bill.
The conference committee will address provisions with substantive differences. Please see the attached document, "Language Comparison - Provisions with Substantive Differences." If you wish to testify on relevant provisions, please notify committee staff.

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Taxes

Friday, May 6, 2011
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Agenda: HF1219 (Davids) Omnibus Tax Policy Bill This will be a walkthrough only.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Agenda: If needed for HF1611 HF1634 - Informational hearing only

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Agenda: continue discussion on Legacy bill.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Agenda: Please note the room change

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
04:47 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1352 (Gunther) State Lottery authorized to establish gaming machines, gaming machine revenue tax imposed, powers and duties provided to the director, and a Minnesota future fund and an industry improvement fund established.
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Agenda: Bills Not Listed in Order of Agenda HF868, HF1343, HF1532 are bills previously laid over and may be acted upon.
Other bills may be added

Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Friday, May 6

State Government Finance

Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Agenda: Note: HF418 was previously heard in committee and laid over for possible inclusion in omnibus state government finance bill. It will be motioned to Ways and Means Committee during this hearing.
Additional bills may be added.

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House State Government Finance Committee
04:11 - Gavel.
04:35 - HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified, linked bingo and electronic pull-tabs provided for, and clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made.
1:18:52 - HF1633 (Norton) Gross profit use clarified.
1:41:07 - HF418 (Downey) Back Office Consolidation Act proposed; and accounting, financial reporting, procurement, fleet services, human resources, and payroll functions centralized in the Department of Administration.
1:46:32 - HF545 (Downey) State budget document required to include federal insolvency contingency planning.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: Will continue with overview of HF1611 If time, will take up HF1098

Capital Investment

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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House Capital Investment Committee
02:23 - Gavel, and discussion of bonding issues.
45:33 - HF959 (Howes) Flood hazard mitigation grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Civil Law

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: HF1532 (Simon) Secretary of state duties imposed, and lists of registrants with challenged voting statuses due to felony convictions required. *HF1532 will be heard on an informational basis.

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House Civil Law Committee
03:31 - Gavel.
04:55 - HF1443 (Scott) Residential tenant definition clarified.
12:05 - SF194 (Mazorol) Uniform Commercial Code Article 9 amendments enacted by the adoption of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, and conforming changes made.
22:35 - HF1254 (Bills) Residential property rights expanded and defined, and association vote and lien provisions of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act modified.
1:12:44 - HF1443 (Scott) Residential tenant definition clarified.
1:14:52 - HF1220 (Wardlow) Legislative enactments; erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete reference corrections made; redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed; and miscellaneous corrections made to laws, statutes, and rules.
1:22:30 - SF137 (Wardlow) Deeds clarified to correct title and certain acknowledgments, cancellation of residential purchase agreements provided, and redemption period clarified for foreclosure of certain mortgages.
1:32:50 - HF1532 (Simon) Secretary of state duties imposed, and lists of registrants with challenged voting statuses due to felony convictions required (HF1532 will be heard on an informational basis).
1:43:43 - HF1130 (Nornes) Student record and data use provided.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
12:12 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1061 (Urdahl) Outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, and arts and cultural heritage fund funding provided; outdoor heritage provisions modified; accounts established; Clean Water Legacy Act modified; Clean Water Council membership and duties revised; State Capitol Preservation Commission established; appointments provided; reporting and other requirements established for legacy fund recipients; and money appropriated.
Runs 3 hours, 25 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added. We will be placing a 25 minute time limit for each bill. The 25 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: HF770 and HF654 added as postponed business from the May 3 hearing.
Other Bills May Be Added

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: HF902 (Dill) Homestead resort ownership requirements modified.
HF1436 (Loon) Income-producing property valuation provisions modified.
HF852 (Hornstein) City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board joint dedication fee changed.
HF1164 (Murdock) JOBZ provisions modified.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Senate/House Judiciary and Public Safety Conference Committee
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: SF958 (Cornish/Limmer) Omnibus judiciary and public safety finance bill

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Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, May 5 House Legal Fees HF1425; Wavier of deadline

State Government Finance

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added.

Taxes

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: HF902 (Dill) Homestead resort ownership requirements modified.

Ways and Means

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Agenda: With the exception of HF1612, the other bills on the agenda have been heard in policy and/or finance committees. In such cases, it is the general practice of the House Ways and Means Committee that public testimony will not be taken. Testimony will be taken on HF1612. Please contact the Ways and Means Committee Legislative Assistant, Alex Smith at alex.smith@house.mn or at 651-296-3889 if you would like to testify on HF1612.
The HF1381 Pre-Engrossment is a working draft of the bill that will be heard in Committee. Any amendments to the bills on the agenda should be submitted as soon as possible to alex.smith@house.mn

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House Ways and Means Committee
04:59 - Gavel.
05:50 - HF1613 (Gottwalt) Marriage recognized as only a union between one man and one woman, and constitutional amendment proposed.
34:13 - (The committee recessed for 2 minutes).
36:46 - HF1381 (Erickson) Prekindergarten through grade 12 education policy provided, including general education, education excellence, special programs, facilities and technology, early childhood education, and student transportation.
1:08:38 - HF1097 (McNamara) Land acquisition by exchange provided; peatland protection, recreational vehicle enforcement provisions, local recreation grant cash match requirement, and Mineral Coordinating Committee modified; Blakeley State Wayside repealed, and money appropriated.
1:25:48 - HF1162 (Ward) Nonnative species provisions modified, permits to control or harvest aquatic plants requirements modified, and criminal and civil penalties provided.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Education Finance

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Agenda: HF1381 (Erickson) Omnibus education policy bill

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Agenda: Omnibus environment policy bill. The DE amendment to HF1097 will be available Monday morning (4/2/11).

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Agenda: HF1579 will be informational only.
Additional bills may be added. We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
00:45 - Gavel.
01:00 - HF1032 (Torkelson) Prevailing hours of labor requirements modified.
38:37 - HF1476 (Scott) Prevailing wage provisions modified.
Runs 3 hours, 5 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not listed in order of agenda Other bills may be added

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
04:07 - Gavel.
05:50 - HF718 (Champion) Civil rights restoration and civil rights possible loss notices required.
07:07 - HF1478 (Kiffmeyer) Minnesota sex offender program provisions modified.
12:07 - HF264 (Urdahl) Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act; certain persons immune from civil liability for weight gain as a result of food or nonalcoholic beverage consumption.
51:31 - HF1270 (McDonald) E-charging expanded to include citations, juvenile adjudication, and implied test refusal or failure.
1:00:50 - HF1408 (Sanders) Vacancies in nomination procedures and requirements changed.
1:12:27 - HF1500 (Anderson) Chemical and mental health services changes made, and rate reforms made.
1:23:45 - HF1343 (Dettmer) Immunity provided in cases involving the use of school facilities for recreational activities.
1:37:57 - HF1532 (Simon) Secretary of state duties imposed, and lists of registrants with challenged voting statuses due to felony convictions required.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Agenda: Informational hearing on HFXXXX (Urdahl) a bill for an act relating to arts, history, and cultural heritage; appropriating money from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Redistricting

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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House Redistricting Committee
04:30 - Gavel.
05:05 - HF1425 (Anderson, S.) Legislative districting plan for use in 2012 and thereafter adopted.
18:25 - Public testimony.
2:36:50 - Committee discussion.
Runs 4 hours, 14 minutes.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added.

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HF577/SF1047* (Lanning/Parry) Omnibus state government finance bill

Civil Law

Monday, May 2, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
03:02 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
04:23 - HF1613 (Gottwalt) Marriage recognized as only a union between one man and one woman, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Runs 1 hour, 56 minutes.

Taxes

Monday, May 2, 2011
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Agenda: HF1584 (Dean) MinnesotaCare provider tax contingent reduction provided for.
HF1584 will be taken up beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, May 2, 2011
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Ways and Means

Monday, May 2, 2011
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Agenda: HF210/SF509 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, challenged voter eligibility list created, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place rosters allowed, electronic polling place roster standards set, electronic roster implementation legislative task force created, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
The language of the HF210 will be offered as a delete everything amendment to SF509. The HF210 Pre-Engrossment is an unofficial draft of that language.
Bills on the agenda have been heard in various policy and finance committees. It is the general practice of the House Ways and Means Committee that public testimony will not be taken. Questions can be addressed to alex.smith@house.mn.
Amendments should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 1
00:22 - Gavel.
00:32 - HF1230 (Fabian) State land disposition of receipts modified; state parks, state recreation areas, state forests, and state wildlife management areas added to and deleted from; Mississippi River management plan modified; and public and private sales and conveyances authorized for certain state lands.
17:17 - HF66 (Drazkowski) Political contribution refund repealed.
34:33 - HF873 (Garofalo) Education finance obsolete language removed.
35:13 - HF874 (Garofalo) Education finance obsolete language removed.
35:56 - HF4 (Downey) State workforce reduction required, and early retirement program created.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 2
00:4 - Gavel and continued consideration of HF4 (Downey) State workforce reduction required, and early retirement program created.
24:45 - HF1234 (Downey) Commissioner of administration required to issue a request for proposals and enter into a contract for strategic sourcing consulting services.
26:41 - HF632 (Howes) Maintenance plumbers licensed, and fees modified.
31:11 - SF509 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, challenged voter eligibility list created, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place rosters allowed, electronic polling place roster standards set, electronic roster implementation legislative task force created, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Friday, April 29, 2011
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Government Operations and Elections

Friday, April 29, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Friday, April 29, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of the Thursday agenda. Bills may not be heard in the order listed.
If all bills on schedule are not heard by 11:45, the committee will recess for 15 minutes and move to Room 200 to continue the agenda.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Continuation of the Friday morning agenda, if necessary.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Friday, April 29, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Monday, May 2 Resolution on House Rules 1.21 and 1.22

State Government Finance

Friday, April 29, 2011
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House State Government Finance Committee
03:42 - Gavel.
04:03 - HF1579 (McFarlane) Counties given authority to provide for general welfare, and alternative service delivery pilot program for waivers established.
47:10 - HF1332 (Hansen) Legislative auditor governing provisions modified.
53:11 - HF182 (Beard) State and local water management study required.
1:03:51 - HF174 (Peppin) Department of Revenue required to issue a request for proposals for a tax analytics and business intelligence contract.
Runs 1 hour, 3 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Friday, April 29, 2011
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Agenda: HF1310 will be a vehicle bill for a MnDOT and DPS policy and housekeeping bill. HF1068 will be the vehicle for an omnibus transportation policy bill and will also carry executive branch initiatives.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
03;57 - Gavel.
05:00 - HF650 (Kieffer) Driver education and examination provisions regulated relating to carbon monoxide poisoning, and technical changes made.
06:33 - HF1088 (Drazkowski) State agency natural disaster response provisions modified.
17:17 - HF1345 (Champion) Highway construction projects contract bid preference provisions modified.
29:07 - HF1333 (Nelson) Transportation construction manager/general contractor contracts provided.
39:33 - HF1310 (Shimanski) Overweight vehicle permit provisions modified, provision governing medical waiver to operate commercial vehicle in intrastate commerce modified, obsolete language removed and clarifying changes made.
47:27 - HF1068 (Beard) Trunk highway fund expenditures report required.
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Civil Law

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: *HFs 601, 1060, 1130, 1370, 1466 and 1533 were heard in the Data Practices Subcommittee on 4/26 and referred to Civil Law. No additional public testimony will be taken on these bills.
*Testimony on HF210 will be limited only to the portions relevant to Civil Law.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Education Reform

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: HF1381 will become the omnibus education policy bill. The agenda will be mark-up and passage of the omnibus.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: Other bills may be added

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
02:46 - Gavel.
02:59 - HF1012 (McNamara) Waterfowl habitat improvement account disposition provided.
05:17 - HF1011 (McNamara) Trout and salmon management account disposition provided.
06:31 - HF1088 (Drazkowski) State agency natural disaster response provisions modified.
11:35 - HF1440 (Beard) Hydroelectric facility municipal approval exception provided.
31:41 - HF1025 (Beard) Utility rates required to be based primarily on cost of service between and among consumer classes (Omnibus energy policy bill).
54:30 - HF1283 (Hackbarth) Recreational vehicle operating provisions modified, dual registration of off-highway motorcycles provided, and special vehicle use on roadways modified.
Runs 1 hour, 22 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: If necessary the committee will recess for session and reconvene in Room 200 after session adjourns

Health and Human Services Reform

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation on Vaccine Safety: New Considerations, Concerns and Insights. Presentation by Dr. Theresa Deisher.
Presentation on vaccines by Kristen R. Ehresmann, R.N., M.P.H., Division Director, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control; Brian Van Ness, Ph.D., Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology & Development, Director, Division of Medical Genomics, Institute of Human Genetics; Perry B. Hackett, Jr., Ph.D., Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology & Development Diane Peterson, Associate Director, Immunization Action Coalition

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
05:02 - Gavel.
05:53 - HF1164 (Murdock) JOBZ provisions modified.
47:46 - HF844 (McFarlane) Public library representative provided for the Governor's Workforce Development Council.
54:27 - HF1448 (McFarlane) Credit or criminal history reliance modified for employment requirements.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not listed In order of agenda Other bills may be added as referred from other committees

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: Wednesday's agenda will resume Thursday morning with HF358. Public testimony portion of the hearing has concluded.
Bills may be added to the agenda.
Bills may not be heard in the order listed.

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
04:14 - Gavel.
05:30 - HF358 (Barrett) Immigration law enforcement noncooperation ordinances and policies prohibited, and immigration-related data use provided (public testimony on this bill has concluded).
15:00 - HF1467 (Cornish) Firearms; mental health commitment information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System required, permit renewal time period extended, annual background check provided, courts required to report certain data, authority of public officials clarified and delimited, defense of home and person law clarified, Minnesota's self-defense and defense of home laws codified and extended, common law duty to retreat eliminated, boundaries of dwelling expanded, presumption created, available rights extended, and Minnesota recognition provided of other states' permits to carry.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, April 28, 2011
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Agenda: Note: More bills may be added.
HF1331 and HF1506 will be heard pending previous committee approval by government operations committee HF174 was previously heard in committee and laid over for possible inclusion in omnibus state government finance bill. It will be motioned to the House Ways and Means Committee during this hearing.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Civil Law

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: HF56 (Dill) Veteran waiver of immunity provided to sue the state of Minnesota as an employer in federal or other courts for violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
HF905 (Hamilton) Youth athletes with concussions resulting from participation in youth athletic activities policies established. HF747 (Mazorol) Attorney fee relation to damages awarded factor provided.
HF1162 (Ward) Nonnative species provisions modified, permits to control or harvest aquatic plants requirements modified, and criminal and civil penalties provided.
**Any bills not heard on Tuesday, April 26 will be added to this agenda.

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House Civil Law Committee
01:27 - Gavel.
02:11 - HF905 (Hamilton) Youth athletes with concussions resulting from participation in youth athletic activities policies established.
1:05:20 - HF1515 (Holberg) Late fee provisions modified, and provisions clarified relating to eviction from property subject to foreclosure.
1:07:41 - SF55 (Woodard) Charter school authorizer approval deadline modification.
1:30:21 - HF56 (Dill) Veteran waiver of immunity provided to sue the state of Minnesota as an employer in federal or other courts for violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 34 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may be added to the agenda

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
01:00 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1471 (Hortman) Electronic device recycling requirements modified.
50:55 - HF1097 (McNamara) Land acquisition by exchange provided; peatland protection, recreational vehicle enforcement provisions, local recreation grant cash match requirement, and Mineral Coordinating Committee modified; Blakeley State Wayside repealed, and money appropriated.
56:40 - HF908 (Torkelson) Wetland Conservation Act modified.
1:40:28 - HF1097 (McNamara) Land acquisition by exchange provided; peatland protection, recreational vehicle enforcement provisions, local recreation grant cash match requirement, and Mineral Coordinating Committee modified; Blakeley State Wayside repealed, and money appropriated.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: Please note that bills may be added to the agenda.

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
02:50 - Gavel.
03:37 - HF705 (Crawford) Counties permitted to perform private audit meeting standards of state auditor, federal single audit permitted for cities and counties, mandated reporting eliminated, alternative Web site publication provided, building code official designation made permissive, municipal planning process mandates modified, clerk hire mandate repealed in certain counties, provisions on seed and feed loans repealed, group insurance mandates for governmental units repealed, and out-of-state travel policy mandate repealed.
1:22:10 - HF7 (Drazkowski) Local government mandates abolished.
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 20 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: HF1020 will be the omnibus health and human services policy bill.
Additional bills may be added.
We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: HFXXXX (HF1573) Will and Trust Construction Revision (To Be Introduced) HF951 and HF952 - Testimony Only Bills not listed in order of agenda Other bills may be added as referred from other committees

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: Final mark-up and passage of Legacy omnibus bill

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House Legacy Funding Division
02:47 - Gavel.
04:48 - HF1061 (Urdahl) Outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails, & arts and cultural heritage funding.
Runs 11 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: (Continued) Presentation of the 2009 Minnesota City Finances Report - State Auditor Rebecca Otto

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: HF1214 (Hortman) has been moved to Thursday's agenda. HF229 (Downey) has been moved to Thursday's agenda.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
The committee will resume Wednesday's agenda at Thursday's regularly scheduled meeting.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, April 28

State Government Finance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: Note: Some of the bills being heard today were previously heard in committee and laid over for possible inclusion in omnibus state government finance bill. The following bills will be motioned to Ways and Means Committee during this hearing: HF2, HF384, HF886, HF1063, and HF1024.

Taxes

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agenda: 2011 Tax Incidence Study Presentation - Dr. Paul Wilson, Department of Revenue; John Spry, Professor, University of St. Thomas

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Civil Law

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: *Any bills not finished during the meeting time may be taken up on Wednesday, April 27.
**Any bills recommended to pass by the Data Practices Subcommittee will be referred to the Civil Law Committee and re-referred based on the subcommittee's recommendation. No additional public testimony will be taken during the Civil Law Committee.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Data Practices Subcommittee

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: HF1461 (Abeler) Human services licensing provisions changes made, data practice provisions changed, Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act amended, and Human Services Background Studies Act amended.
HF1533 (Peppin) Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board procedures and requirements changed.
*If the agenda is not finished during the scheduled meeting time, the Data Practices Subcommittee will reconvene at a later date.
**HF1532 was tentatively scheduled to be heard by the subcommittee but has been removed.
***HF1461 and 1533 will be heard on an informational basis, and will be moved when the bill is officially in the committee's possession.

Education Reform

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: Votes will be taken on all bills.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: HF1579 (McFarlane) A bill for an act relating to counties; giving counties authority to provide for the general welfare; establishing an alternative service delivery pilot program for waivers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 375.18, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 402A.

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
06:30 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1506 (Banaian) Legislative Commission on Planning and Fiscal Policy new duties assigned, duties transferred from executive agencies, and money appropriated.
48:50 - HF1440 (Beard) Hydroelectric facility municipal approval exception provided.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 25 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added.
We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not listed in order of agenda HF56 is laid over from a previous hearing - No Public Testimony

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
07:14 - Gavel.
08:45 - HF56 (Dill) Veteran waiver of immunity provided to sue the state of Minnesota as an employer in federal or other courts for violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (HF56 is laid over from a previous hearing - no public testimony).
09:36 - HF1162 (Ward) Nonnative species provisions modified, permits to control or harvest aquatic plants requirements modified, and criminal and civil penalties provided.
29:24 - HF747 (Mazorol) Attorney fee relation to damages awarded factor provided.
1:24:22 - HF997 (Westrom) State agency civil penalty imposition regulated, fees and expenses awarded to prevailing parties in actions involving state agencies and municipalities.
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: Arts and Cultural Heritage portion of the omnibus bill will be discussed-amendments taken up Public testimony will be heard

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Bills may not be heard in the order listed. Bills not heard during the morning meeting will be heard in the evening.

Redistricting

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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House Redistricting Committee - part 1
04:55 - Gavel and introductory comments.
06:06 - HF1547 (Anderson, S.) Districting principles established for legislative and congressional plans.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

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House Redistricting Committee - part 2
01:06 - Gavel and further consideration of HF1547 (Anderson) Districting principles established for legislative and congressional plans.
44:15 - HC2 (Anderson, S.) Redistricting; a house concurrent resolution relating to redistricting, establishing districting principles for legislative and congressional plans.
48:08 - Discussion of posting of plans on the Web.
Runs 56 minutes.

Taxes

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
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Agenda: HF1548 (Davids) Policy, technical, administrative, enforcement and other changes made to individual income, corporate franchise, estate, sales and use, property, insurance, and other taxes and tax-related provisions, and conforming to Internal Revenue Code changes ***NOTE: HF1231 is Governor Dayton's tax plan*** If you would like to testify please contact Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick, VI at bobby.patrick@house.mn. Testifiers are asked to please keep their comments to HF1231.

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House Taxes Committee - part 1
05:11 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
HF1231 (Paymar) Policy, technical, administrative, enforcement, and other changes made to individual income, corporate franchise, estate, sales and use, property, insurance, and other taxes and tax-related provisions, and conforming to Internal Revenue Code changes (HF1231 is Governor Dayton's tax plan).
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 2 minutes.

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House Taxes Committee - part 2
04:04 - Gavel and further consideration of HF1231 (Paymar) Policy, technical, administrative, enforcement, and other changes made to individual income, corporate franchise, estate, sales and use, property, insurance, and other taxes and tax-related provisions, and conforming to Internal Revenue Code changes (HF1231 is Governor Dayton's tax plan).
Runs 1 hour, 19 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
HF42 (Davids/Ortman) Omnibus tax bill Discussion of TIF provisions

Civil Law

Monday, April 18, 2011
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Agenda: **Please note the order of the bills has changed.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Monday, April 18, 2011
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Agenda: All bills will be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus policy bill.

Government Operations and Elections

Monday, April 18, 2011
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Agenda: HF1455 (Urdahl) State Capitol Preservation Commission established, and money appropriated.
The order of the agenda is subject to change.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, April 18, 2011
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Agenda: Discussion, testimony and amendments on HF210 and HF89 will be limited to sections of the bills under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Policy and Finance Committee.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee - part 1
05:47 - Gavel.
07:11 - HF210 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place required, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
1:59:47 - HF89 (Benson) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, voter identification card provided at no charge, canvassing deadlines changed, notice required, and provisional balloting procedure established.
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 6 minutes.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee - part 2
08:35 - Gavel, and further consideration of HF89 (Benson) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, voter identification card provided at no charge, canvassing deadlines changed, notice required, and provisional balloting procedure established.
16:04 - HF1403 (Beard) Metropolitan transportation planning modified, metropolitan transportation board created, and board designated as the metropolitan planning organization for purposes of federal transportation law.
35:55 - HF1214 (Hortman) Child passenger restraint system provisions modified.
42:29 - HF1310 (Shimanski) Overweight vehicle permit provisions modified, provision governing medical waiver to operate commercial vehicle in intrastate commerce modified, obsolete language removed and clarifying changes made.
49:37 - HF1378 (Buesgens) Transportation project alternative financing and investment provided.
58:25 - HF1367 (Banaian) Mississippi River bikeway trail established, Veterans Memorial Highway description modified, left turns regulated, and commissioner of transportation authorized to pursue federal financing and local government participation for rail service improvement.
1:16:12 - HF1109 (Smith) DWI conviction driver's license revocation period provisions clarified and conformed.
1:10:37 - HF1067 (Nelson)Rail bank property prohibited activities provisions modified, and misdemeanor penalty imposed.

Education Reform

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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01:11 - Gavel.
02:45 - HF977 (Cornish) State Patrol prohibited from closing or consolidating dispatch centers.
50:00 - HF956 (Cornish) Natural resource enforcement provisions modified.
59:45 - HF1428 (Westrom) Emily's law established, and age of extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution for violent offenses lowered.
1:37:51 - HF522 (Drazkowski) Sheriffs authorized to determine appropriate staff level for county jail operation, and administrative rule establishing staffing requirement for jails repealed.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Monday, April 18

State Government Finance

Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Agenda: No public testimony.

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House State Government Finance Committee
03:47 - Gavel.
04:22 - HF210 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place required, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 27 minutes.

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Omnibus state government finance conference committee
02:39 - Walk-through of spreadsheet and side-by-side of SF1047 (Lanning/Parry) Omnibus state government finance bill.
Runs 1 hour, 13 minutes.

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HF577/SF1047* (Lanning/Parry) Omnibus state government finance bill SENATE CONFEREES: Parry; Gazelka; Thompson; Daley; Vandeveer HOUSE CONFEREES: Lanning; Downey; Benson; Stensrud; Anderson

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Civil Law

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: *Other bills may be added*

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
05:55 - Gavel.
06:22 - HF1375 (Scott) Renewable energy standard compliance rate impact information required.
39:08 - HF1052 (Beard) Energy customers permitted to seek exemptions from a utility's conservation investment program, and clarifying changes made.
51:32 - HF1189 (Beard) Conservation improvement program exemption provisions modified.
1:32:35 - HF1193 (Beard) Municipalities and electric cooperative associations regulations amended with respect to energy conservation programs.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.

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Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added.
We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against). If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Environment Omnibus mark-up continued

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House Legacy Funding Division
08:26 - Gavel and consideration of HF1061 (Urdahl) Outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails, & arts and cultural heritage funding.
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: HF548 (Buesgens) Game bird and waterfowl sale included in the definition of agricultural products.
Presentation of the 2009 Minnesota City Finances Report - State Auditor Rebecca Otto

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may not be heard in the order listed.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for Thursday, April 14

State Government Finance

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Taxes

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Agenda: HF1231 (Paymar) Policy, technical, administrative, enforcement, and other changes made to individual income, corporate franchise, estate, sales and use, property, insurance, and other taxes and tax-related provisions, and conforming to Internal Revenue Code changes.
***NOTE: HF1231 is Governor Dayton's tax plan*** If you would like to testify please contact the Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick, VI at 651-296-4119 or bobby.patrick@house.mn

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House Taxes Committee
02:11 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
04:04 - HF247 (Davids) Income tax form voluntary state contributions provided.
10:21 - HF1084 (Davids) Wisconsin reciprocity agreement negotiation directed and its termination permitted only by law.
12:45 - HF548 (Buesgens) Game bird and waterfowl sale included in the definition of agricultural products.
15:23 - HF1231 (Paymar) Policy, technical, administrative, enforcement, and other changes made to individual income, corporate franchise, estate, sales and use, property, insurance, and other taxes and tax-related provisions, and conforming to Internal Revenue Code changes (Governor Dayton's tax plan).
Following the gavel to adjourn the meeting, the discussion continued.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
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Capital Investment

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Education Reform

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not completed will be added to the next committee meeting's agenda.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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04:43 - Gavel.
05:28 - HF1117 (O"Driscoll) Bond requirements for state depositories changed.
09:20 - HF1152 (Sanders) Pawnbrokers pledged goods return and location restrictions regulated.
41:18 - HF745 (Mack) Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force created, appointments provided, and development of a statewide strategic plan required.
Runs 47 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony (both for and against).
If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Agenda: HF632 (Howes) Maintenance plumbers licensed, and fees modified -- pending re-referral

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04:11 - Gavel.
05:05 - HF1362 (Kieffer) Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.
26:35 - HF632 (Howes) Maintenance plumbers licensed, and fees modified.
31:57 - HF611 (Gunther) Small business loan guarantee program created and money appropriated.
47:46 - HF1170 (Gunther) Worker classification regulation, penalties, and fees modified.
1:15:07 - HF1396 (Gunther) Unemployment insurance and workforce development provisions modified.
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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02:10 - Gavel.
03:57 - HF795 (Hoppe) Human services commissioner instructed to initiate a foreign reciprocal agreement.
07:53 - HF1124 (Anderson) Rehabilitation presumption established through a person's honorable military service following a prior offense.
34:20 - HF229 (Downey) Judges authorized to prohibit juvenile sex offenders from residing near their victims.
53:47 - HF56 (Dill) Veteran waiver of immunity provided to sue the state of Minnesota as an employer in federal or other courts for violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
1:04:23 - HF1370 (Paymar) Law enforcement data sharing permitted.
1:16:12 - HF201 (Scott) Abortion funding limited for state-sponsored health programs.
Runs 1 hour, 53 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Environment Omnibus Bill Discussion Incorporation of following bills into omnibus: HF471, HF656, HF1106, HFXXX (Outdoor Heritage, Clean Water, and Parks & Trails, Arts and Cultural Heritage) Public testimony will be heard DE Amendment will be posted ASAP

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House Legacy Funding Division
07:40 - Gavel.
11:38 - Consideration of HF1061 (Urdahl) Legacy funds recipient reports required, and Legacy/Environment omnibus bill discussion: incorporation of following bills into omnibus: HF471, HF656, HF1106, HFXXX (Outdoor Heritage, Clean Water, Parks & Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage).
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may not be heard in the order listed.

Redistricting

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Agenda: Todd Klingel: Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce Bill Blazar: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Deb McMillan: Southwest Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce Judy Johnson: Twin West Chamber of Commerce

State Government Finance

Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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Civil Law

Monday, April 11, 2011
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Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, April 11, 2011
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Agenda: No official action will be taken on HF615 or HF867 at this hearing.

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00:28 - Gavel.
02:10 - HF615 (Buesgens) Driver education requirements modified for obtaining an instruction permit.
1:23:11 - HF867 (Anderson) Driving instruction permit provisions modified and clarified.
1:35:23 - HF922 (Kiel) Collector emergency vehicles allowed to display and use nonconforming colored lights.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Education Reform

Friday, April 8, 2011
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04:27 - Gavel.
05:18 - HF905 (Hamilton) Youth athletes with concussions resulting from participation in youth athletic activities policies established.
1:20:32 - HF1092 (Buesgens) Qualified individuals receiving a retirement annuity allowed to serve as a coach during a sports season.
1:23:55 - HF575 (Erickson) Probationary teacher and principal status governing requirements clarified.
Runs 1 hour, 59 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Education Reform

Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Redistricting

Thursday, April 7, 2011
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State Government Finance

Thursday, April 7, 2011
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Agenda: Testifiers will be limited to 2 minutes each for public testimony on this bill and limited to one testifer on behalf of each organization. If you wish to be added to the list to testify on this bill please contact Committee Legislative Assistant Johnna Oneill at johnna.oneill@house.mn or 651-296-4230.

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03:11 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
06:36 - Presentation of HF210 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place required, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
1:01:46 - Public testimony.
2:31:43 - Committee discussion.
Runs 3 hours, 56 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, April 7

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Agenda: Finish Game & Fish bill discussion/amendments

Transportation Policy and Finance

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may be removed from the agenda depending upon available time.

Ways and Means

Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Agenda: HF927/SF760 Omnibus health and human services finance bill HF8 (Gottwalt) Healthy Minnesota contribution program established, and plan required to redesign service delivery for lower-income MinnesotaCare enrollees, and Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association required to offer a high-deductible, basic plan.
Amendments should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 5 p.m., Monday, April 4.

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00:17 - Gavel.
00:39 - SF760/HF927 (Abeler) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance bill.
1:46:11 - HF8 (Gottwalt) Healthy Minnesota contribution program established, and plan required to redesign service delivery for lower-income MinnesotaCare enrollees, and Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association required to offer a high-deductible, basic plan.
Runs 1 hour, 48 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Monday, April 4, 2011
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Veterans Services Division

Monday, April 4, 2011
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Agenda: Testifying on HF1327: Rep. Bruce Anderson, Jerry Kiser, MAG, Dan Severson, MAG, Ralph Donais, MAG, Jim Cownie, Mn/DOT Testifying on HF1124: Rep. Bruce Anderson, John D. Baker, Attorney at Baker Williams, LLP, Trista Matascastillo, Veterans Advocate, Captain Roy Mokoss, Current Commander at US Marine Corps Reserve Minneapolis Testifying on HF836: Rep. Tim O'Driscoll, Peter J Skwira, NR Section Manager, DNR Testifying on HF56: Rep. David Dill, Clint Bucher, Planner Principal State, Veterans Affairs Dept

Ways and Means

Monday, April 4, 2011
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Agenda: Budget Resolution Amendment HF577/SF1047 Omnibus state government finance bill Amendments should submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 12 p.m., Monday, April 4.

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00:20 - SF1047/HF577 (Lanning) Omnibus State Government Finance bill.
2:09:26 - Amendment to the Budget Resolution.
Runs 2 hour, 23 minutes.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 31, 2011
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06:38 - Gavel, and consideration of HF984 (Hackbarth) Game and fish; aquaculture provisions modified; compensation and assistance provisions for crop damage by elk modified; fish and wildlife management plan requirements modified; taking, possessing, and transporting wild animal provisions modified; acquisition procedures modified; penalty and license provisions modified; invasive species control provisions modified; and landowner liability for state walk-in access program limited.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Taxes

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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Agenda: SF887 (Gunther) Omnibus jobs and economic development bill.

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02:14 - Gavel, and consideration of SF887 (Gunther) Omnibus Jobs and Economic Development Finance bill.
Runs 2 hours, 41 minutes.

Ways and Means

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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Agenda: HF440 Omnibus judiciary finance bill HF853 Omnibus public safety finance bill

Redistricting

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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Agenda: Tom Gillaspy, Census Demographics

Ways and Means

Monday, March 28, 2011
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Agenda: HF1049 Omnibus jobs and economic development bill HF1039 Omnibus agriculture bill Amendments should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 9 a.m. Monday.

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00:10 - Gavel.
00:24 - HF1049/SF887 (Gunther) Omnibus Jobs and Economic Development Finance bill (bill was laid over).
45:33 - HF1039/SF1016 (Hamilton) Omnibus Agriculture and Rural Development Finance bill.
1:00:06 - HF1049/SF887 (Gunther) Omnibus Jobs and Economic Development Finance bill.
Runs 1 hour, 4 minutes.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Agenda: The committee will take action on the bill. No public testimony will taken.

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Agenda: HF440 (Smith) Omnibus judiciary finance bill - Continued testimony and discussion

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02:31 - Gavel.
04:24 - Continued testimony and discussion of HF440 (Smith) Omnibus Judiciary Finance bill.
Runs 25 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Monday, March 28

State Government Finance

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Agenda: Mark-up of omnibus: Amendments received by noon on Wednesday, March 23, may be offered.
No further testimony.

Ways and Means

Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Agenda: Budget Resolution Amendment HF934 Omnibus education finance bill HF1101 Omnibus higher education finance bill HF1010 Omnibus environment, energy and natural resources finance bill SF56/HF511 The language of HF511 will be amended to SF56

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07:57 - Gavel.
08:28 - Amendment to the Budget Resolution.
21:57 - HF934 (Garofalo) Omnibus Education Finance bill (bill was laid on the table).
1:06:37 - SF56 (Erickson) Educational mandates deemed unneeded removed.
1:10:05 - Final consideration and vote on HF934 (Garofalo) Omnibus Education Finance bill.
1:12:13 - HF1101 (Nornes) Omnibus Higher Education Finance bill.
1:45:59 - HF1010 (McNamara) Omnibus Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Finance bill.
Runs 2 hours, 30 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony from the MN Grocers Testimony & any amendments to HF1039

Capital Investment

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: Testifying: Lynne Osterman, MN Nano Executive Director Eric Haugee, Ready 4 K Pierre Willette, City of Minneapolis Intergovernmental Relations John Finney, Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Chair Ron Harnack, RRWMB Project Coordinator Dan Money, Two Rivers Watershed District Administrator Rob Sando, Roseau River Watershed District Administrator Nick Drees, Middle-Snake-Tamarac Watershed District Administrator Kevin Ruud, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Jon Roeschlein, Bois de Sioux Watershed District Administrator Curt Johanneson, City of Hendrum Mayor Dan Wilkins, City of Climax Jerry Bents, City of Nielsville Jeff Pelowski, City of Roseau Mayor Mike MacDonald, City of Crookston Bruce Albright, Buffalo-Red WD Kerry Netzke, AREA II John Erichson, City of Austin Public Works Director City of Newport Bob Zimmerman, Moorhead Judy Erickson, Shell Rock River Watershed District Bevy Nordby, Cedar River Watershed District Kent Lokkesmoe, Department of Natural Resources Capital Investment Manager John Jaschke, Executive Director, Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) City of Crookston Bruce Albright, Buffalo-Red WD, Oakport Township & Georgetown Kerry Netzke, AREA II City of Austin – Turtle Creek Watershed District City of Newport Bob Zimmerman, Moorhead Kent Lokkesmoe, Cap Inv Manager, DNR

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: HF1010 -- Omnibus bill discussion and amendments.

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06:11 - Discussion and amendments to HF1010 (McNamara) Omnibus Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Finance bill.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 4 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: If you wish to provide testimony on the omnibus health and human services bill, send an email to christine.kiel@house.mn with your name, title, organization by 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: -Informational/Discussion Items: EAB informational, Annamarie Saarinen, Steve Bowe, Sandy Breuer, Chris Link Administrative fees discussion -Funding requests: MN Film Board, Lucinda Winter

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: Continue hearing testimony on Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Budget Bill (HF853), as amended.

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Continue hearing testimony on HF853 (Cornish) Omnibus Public Safety Finance bill.
Runs 2 hours, 21 minutes.

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State Government Finance

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: Conclude testimony on the omnibus Witnesses may testify for up to two minutes. The chair reserves the right to limit testimony. Written testimony will also be accepted. Witnesses should email Johnna O'Neill, CLA, and provide the following information: name, organization, contact info, and issue of interest: johnna.oneill@house.mn.
Amendments are due by noon on Wednesday, March 23.
Mark-up of the bill will begin on Thursday, March 24 at 8:15 a.m.

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Noon deadline for all amendments.

Taxes

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: HF934 (Garofalo) Education Omnibus Bill

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02:12 - Gavel, followed by the committee going into a recess.
14:00 - The committee reconvened to discuss HF934 (Garofalo) Omnibus Education Finance bill.
Runs 1 hour, 29 minutes.

Ways and Means

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Agenda: Budget resolution amendment HF42 (Davids) Omnibus tax bill HF1140 (Beard) Omnibus transportation bill All amendments must be submitted by 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 22 to alex.smith@house.mn

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House Ways and Means Committee
02:55 - Gavel.
03:42 - Budget resolution amendment.
17:23 - HF1140 (Beard) Omnibus Transportation Finance bill.
1:21:43 - HF42 (Davids) Omnibus Tax bill.
2:20:27 - HF12 (LeMieur) Green Acres and Rural Preserve program changes made.
2:21:22 - Continued consideration of HF42 (Davids) Omnibus Tax bill.
Runs 2 hours, 32 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony on food inspection MDA Dairy Development Program Rep. Hamilton will present a DE amendment - informational only Amendments, testimony will be heard on Wed. March 23, 2011

Capital Investment

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: Testifying on HF681: Steve Rosholt, Faegre & Benson Testifying on HF1232: Kristin Hanson, Minnesota Management and Budget Assistant Commissioner Michelle Furrer, Como Zoo & Conservatory Director Peter Thrane, Como Friends Board Member Eric Carlson, City of Inver Grove Heights Park and Recreation Board Director Greg Mack, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Ringold, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Manager Public Engagement and Citywide Planning Jayne Miller, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Superintendent

Education Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: Omnibus education finance bill.
Please note that the delete-all amendment will be posted online once it is ready. That will be the omnibus education finance bill, not HF934 as currently listed.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: HF1010 -- Omnibus bill discussion.
Public testimony on wild rice standards, forestry, school trust land (in that order).
If you wish to testify, please contact the committee administrator at 651-296-1774.

Health and Human Services Finance

Joint Health and Human Services Finance and Health and Human Services Reform Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: This is the base bill for the omnibus health and human services bill; no amendments or public testimony will be taken at this meeting.

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Joint meeting of the House Health and Human Services Finance, and House Health and Human Services Reform committees
00:28 - Gavel, and consideration of HF927 (Abeler) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance bill.
Runs 1 hour, 48 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Joint Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Health and Human Services Reform
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: This is the base bill for the omnibus health and human services bill; no amendments or public testimony will be taken at this meeting.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: *HF1101 will become the Omnibus Higher Education Bill. If necessary, the meeting will recess at 2:15 p.m. and reconvene at 5:30 p.m. until all amendments and testimony on the omnibus bill have been heard.

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: Public testimony will be taken on the omnibus bill on this date only.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: NOTE: HF440 will be amended with a fiscal omnibus bill in the form of a delete-all amendment. Presentation and public testimony only on delete-all amendment. Omnibus bill will be laid over for continued consideration on March 24

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: Present Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Budget Bill (HF853) and begin hearing testimony.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction of omnibus bill Begin Testimony on omnibus bill Witnesses may testify for up to two minutes. The chair reserves the right to limit testimony. Written testimony will also be accepted. Witnesses should email Johnna O'Neill, CLA, and provide the following information: name, organization, contact info, and issue of interest: johnna.oneill@house.mn.
Amendments are due by noon on Wednesday, March 23.
Mark-up of the bill will begin on Thursday, March 24 at 8:15 a.m.

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House State Government Finance Committee
00:10 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
Introduction of HF577 (Lanning) Omnibus State Government Finance bill.
09:47 - Fiscal overview.
28:47 - Policy overview.
Member discussion.
1:43:12 - Testimony.
Runs 2 hour, 21 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, March 21, 2011
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Agenda: HF936 (Holberg) Abortions at or after 20 weeks gestational age prohibited unless exceptions apply, and civil and criminal penalties provided. HF1130 (Nornes) Student record and data use provided.
**The committee will take testimony and questions on both bills during the regularly scheduled meeting time and place, and then resume 15 minutes after session in the BASEMENT MEETING ROOM

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House Civil Law Committee
02:48 - Gavel.
04:03 - Introductory remarks, then consideration of HF936 (Holberg) Abortions at or after 20 weeks gestational age prohibited unless exceptions apply, and civil and criminal penalties provided.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 52 minutes.

Education Finance

Monday, March 21, 2011
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Agenda: Omnibus education finance bill walk through.
Public Testimony will be taken. Please contact Aaron Solem (aaron.solem@house.mn; 651-296-5524) to testify. Committee will recess to the call of the chair by 2:30 for the House floor session.
Amendments to the bill will be taken up when committee comes back after the House floor session.
Please note that the delete-all amendment will be posted online once it is ready. That will be the omnibus education finance bill, not HF934 as currently listed.

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HF934 (Garofalo) Omnibus Education Finance Bill.
Runs 2 hours, 47 minutes.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Monday, March 21, 2011
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Agenda: HF1010 -- Omnibus bill discussion. Testimony from agencies funded in the bill and how they plan to address budget reductions.

Redistricting

Monday, March 21, 2011
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Agenda: Matt Gehring: Voting Rights Act Overview Annamarie Hill, executive director, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Kao Ly Ilean Her, executive director, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Lester Collins, executive director, Council on Black Minnesotans Hector Garcia, executive director, Chicano Latino Affairs Council Hussein Samatar, founder and executive director, African Development Center of Minnesota

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, March 21, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed House budget

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 21, 2011
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Agenda: HF1140 is the vehicle for the omnibus transportation finance bill.

Taxes

Saturday, March 19, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Friday's agenda

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House Taxes Committee - part 1
02:50 - Gavel, and consideration of HF42 (Davids) Omnibus Tax bill.
Runs 2 hours, 1 minute.

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House Taxes Committee - part 2
11:11 - Gavel, and further discussion of HF42 (Davids) Omnibus Tax bill.
Runs 4 hours, 7 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Continuation of Thursday's agenda Testimony will be taken. Please contact Bobby Patrick (bobby.patrick@house.mn; 651-296-4119) to testify on the Omnibus Tax bill. Please note that the delete all amendment posted on the website is the Omnibus Tax bill and not HF42 as currently listed. If necessary testimony will continue into the evening meeting.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Friday, March 18, 2011
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Agenda: This committee hearing will include a walk-through of the omnibus transportation finance bill. HF1140 will be the vehicle for the omnibus bill. Testimony may be taken at this hearing, as well as the March 21 meeting.

Education Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: HF558 (Downey) Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma mathematics exception removed.
HF947 (Erickson) Alternative teacher pay system modified.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: Omnibus bill walk-through

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02:30 - Gavel.
07:35 - Walk-through of HF1010 (McNamara) Omnibus Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Finance.
Runs 1 hour, 25 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation from the Minnesota Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans Presentation from Elim Transitional Housing, INC.
*Additional items may be added to the agenda*

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01:34 - Gavel.
01:57 - Presentation from the Minnesota Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans.
19:40 - Presentation from Elim Transitional Housing, Inc.
36:52 - HF1110 (Mahoney) Small business investment tax credit provisions modified.
1:02:31 - HF667 (Mahoney) Conservation Corps Minnesota statewide job skills development program grant administration money appropriated.
1:21:02 - HF112 (Barrett) Taylors Falls; border city development zone powers established, and money appropriated.
1:27:46 - HF1076 (LeMieur) Administrative, rulemaking, enforcement, and safety and health provisions modified.
Runs 1 hour, 29 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Management and Budget - Informational on Health Care

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may not be heard in the order listed. Bills not heard on Thursday will be continued on Friday, March 18.

State Government Finance

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: State Board of Investment Budget Overview Minnesota Historical Society Budget Overview Legislative Coordinating Commission (LCC) budget overviews

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01:31 - Gavel, and consideration of HF864 (Peppin) Commissioner of revenue authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement with the federal government for collection of unpaid debts.
12:06 - Minnesota House of Representatives budget overview.
23:19 - HF1063 (Murray) Counties permitted to perform private audit meeting standards of state auditor.
1:38:15 - HF681 (Downey) Minnesota pay for performance pilot program established, funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
2:22:03 - HF1031 (Stensrud) Legislative Coordinating Commission joint administrative services required to provide or arrange for the service to both the House of Representatives and Senate.
2:35:23 - HF1090 (Stensrud) Commissioner of management and budget required to issue a proposal request and enter into a contract for dependent audit verification for state employee health plans.
Runs 3 hours, 7 minutes.

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Minnesota House of Representatives budget overview

Taxes

Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Agenda: Consideration of omnibus taxes bill (HF0042) Testimony will be taken. Please contact Bobby Patrick (bobby.patrick@house.mn; 651-296-4119) to testify on the Omnibus Tax bill. Please note that the delete all amendment posted on the website is the Omnibus Tax bill and not HF42 as currently listed. If necessary testimony will continue into the evening meeting.

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02:31 - Gavel.
03:15 - HF1003 (Stensrud) Schedule of income tax rates reduced for individuals, estates, and trusts.
47:46 - HF991 (Kieffer) Corporate franchise tax rate reduced.
52:37 - HF974 (Melin) Nonferrous mineral taxation rates modified, and distribution of net proceed and taconite production taxes modified.
1:33:52 - HF1120 (Anderson) Ring tone sales and use tax repealed.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: Pass through grants administered by the Dept. of Agriculture

Civil Law

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: HF469 (Gruenhagen) Harassment restraining order jurisdiction for petitions provided.

Education Finance

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: HF945 (Petersen) Teacher licensure, evaluations, and tenure modified.

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HF638 (Myhra) School grading system created, school recognition program created, school report cards modified, rulemaking authorized, and report required.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: Continue testimony on HF400 and consider amendments

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Continuation of public testimony on HF400.
The committee will re-convene at 6:15PM in Room 10SOB

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
01:54 - Gavel, and consideration of HF371 (Hoppe) Local government employees required to approve participation in or withdrawal from the public employees insurance program.
1:16:40 - HF66 (Drazkowski) Political contribution refund repealed.
1:41:30 - HF917 (Melin) Saint Louis County; fairground tax exemption provided.

Health and Human Services Reform

Joint Committee on Health and Human Services Finance and Health and Human Services Reform
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: Elements of the omnibus health and human services finance bill.
No testimony will be taken at this hearing.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
01:43 - Gavel, and consideration of HF936 (Holberg) Abortions at or after 20 weeks gestational age prohibited unless exceptions apply, and civil and criminal penalties provided.
1:15:20 - HF795 (Hoppe) Human services commissioner instructed to initiate a foreign reciprocal agreement.
1:23:07 - HF311 (Hayden) Supplemental contracts authorized.
Runs 1 hour, 27 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Additional bills may be added.
Each bill will be given 30 minutes (10 minutes for presentation, 10 minutes for opponents. And 10 minutes for proponents). If you would like to testify, please keep comments to 2 minutes. Written testimony will be accepted. Please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn if you would like to testify.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: HF1083 (Runbeck) Homeowner property tax refund modified.
Consideration of the Property & Local Tax Division Report (HF481) Testimony will be taken. Please contact Bobby Patrick (bobby.patrick@house.mn; 651-296-4119) to testify on the Division Report. Please note that the delete-all amendment posted on the website is the Division Report and not HF481 as currently listed. If necessary testimony will continue into the evening meeting.

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02:37 - Gavel.
03:45 - HF1083 (Runbeck) Homeowner property tax refund modified.
08:25 - HF481 (Runbeck) Local government; property taxes frozen at 2010 pay levels, actions that would increase property tax levies prohibited, and exceptions provided…..and consideration of HF481 (Runbeck) Property and Local Tax Division report.
• Please note that the delete-all amendment posted on the website is the Division report and not HF481 as currently listed.
The division recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 53 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Continuation of earlier meeting's agenda

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may not be heard in the order listed. Bills not heard in the morning will be continued on evening agenda.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Continuation of morning agenda, if needed

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 17

State Government Finance

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agenda: General Fund Budget overviews by: Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Governor’s Office budget overview

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Agenda: We will be taking up HF548 to amend the language first on the agenda.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Education Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
HF947 (Erickson) Alternative teacher pay system modified. (Informational)

Education Reform

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not completed will be added to the next committee meeting's agenda.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Agenda: HF972 (Anderson, S) Aquatic plant management fees and priorities continued. Hearing for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill HF805 (Anderson, P) Price information filing required in power purchase agreements with Public Utilities Commission, utilities required to offer customers option to request energy from local wind projects, and certain utilities required to purchase energy from small wind projects. (Bill added for informational hearing only) HF400 (Howes) Environment and natural resources money appropriated. Public testimony will be taken. If you wish to testify contact the committee administrator at 651-296-1774.

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00:52 - Gavel.
01:53 - HF805 (Anderson, P) Price information filing required in power purchase agreements with Public Utilities Commission, utilities required to offer customers option to request energy from local wind projects, and certain utilities required to purchase energy from small wind projects (Informational hearing only).
12:43 - HF972 (Anderson, S.) Aquatic plant management fees and priorities continued.
44:27 - HF400 (Howes) Environment and natural resources money appropriated (LCCMR bill).
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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05:25 - Gavel.
05:54 - HF592 (Fritz) Medical Assistance reimbursement authorized for in-reach community-based care coordination in a hospital setting.
11:56 - HF766 (Thissen) Spousal contribution required for long-term care expenses.
26:24 - HF846 (Anderson) Emergency services grants and transitional housing money appropriated.
56:53 - HF689 (Huntley) General Assistance program modified.
1:10:00 - HF806 (Mack) County human services duties streamlined.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Due to the number of bills on the agenda, each bill will be given 30 minutes (10 minutes for presentation, 10 minutes for opponents. And 10 minutes for proponents). If you would like to testify, please keep comments to 2 minutes. Written testimony will be accepted. Please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn if you would like to testify.

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01:16 - Gavel.
01:50 - HF364 (Lanning) Detoxification services interstate contracts provided.
10:10 - HF233 (Sanders) Department of Human Services required to issue a request for proposals for a Medicaid fraud detection and business intelligence contract.
45:40 - HF584 (Dettmer) Adult foster care and family adult day services license requirements modified, and Commissioner of Human Services directed to apply for federal waiver for medical assistance reimbursement.
1:16:35 - HF171 (Daudt) MFIP electronic benefit transfers modified, and photo identification required.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee - part 2
01:42 - Gavel, and continued discussion of HF171 (Daudt) MFIP electronic benefit transfers modified, and photo identification required.
1:21:02 - HF937 (Schomacker) Nursing facility provisions modified.
1:35:26 - HF201 (Scott) Abortion funding limited for state-sponsored health programs.
2:42:16 - HF668 (McDonald) Medical nonemergency transportation single administrative structure proposal development directed.
2:58:49 - HF745 (Mack) Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force created, appointments provided, and development of a statewide strategic plan required.
3:14:53 - HF746 (Mack) Department of Human Services required to issue a request for proposals for an integrated online eligibility and application portal for food support, cash assistance, child care, and health care programs.
Runs 3 hours, 45 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Agenda: HF382 (Hoppe) will be taken up after 4:30 p.m.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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00:42 - Gavel.
02:02 - HF6 (Cornish) Criminal sexual conduct in the first degree penalty increased.
1:11:12 - HF439 (Smith) Consecutive sentences for assaults committed by state prison inmates provision clarified.
1:15:15 - HF447 (Kelly) Investigation, review, and hearing governing provisions modified, crime of criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult made a registrable offense under the predatory offender registration law, terminology changed, criminal penalty increased for assaulting a vulnerable adult, and criminal penalties provided.
Runs 1 hour, 30 minutes.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overviews presented by: Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Chicano Latino Affairs Council, Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Council on Black Minnesotans, Minnesota State Arts Board

Civil Law

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Education Finance

Monday, March 14, 2011
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House Education Finance Committee
00:43 - Gavel, and consideration of HF783 (Garofalo) Number of public school pupils covered by the permanent fund endowment apportionment expanded.
29:13 - HF360 (Peterson) School district requirement clarified that a school district is not required to provide educational services to students without disabilities from other states.
42:54 - HF879 (Erickson) Annual evaluations for principals established, and a group of experts and stakeholders convened to recommend a performance-based system model for these evaluations.
Runs 59 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
HF273 (Woodard) Students at low-performing schools enrollment options established.

Education Reform

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not completed will be added to the next committee meeting's agenda.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Agenda: Office of Justice Programs budget Gang and Drug Strike Task Force

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02:23 - Gavel.
02:40 - Gang and Drug Strike Task Force.
52:27 - Office of Justice Programs budget.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Redistricting

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Agenda: Mike Dean: Common Cause

State Government Finance

Monday, March 14, 2011
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00:10 - Gavel.
00:51 - HF466 (Morrow) Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans grant funding provided for continued outreach to homeless veterans in Minnesota, and money appropriated / HF866 (Lohmer) Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans grant provided for continued outreach to homeless veterans in Minnesota, and money appropriated.
31:30 - HF756 (Stensrud) State employee performance appraisal and bonus pay system components specified.
1:21:14 - HF418 (Downey) Back Office Consolidation Act proposed; accounting, financial reporting, procurement, fleet services, human resources, and payroll functions centralized in the Department of Administration.
1:33:50 - HF1024 (Stensrud) Deputy commissioner numbers reduced and assistant commissioner position eliminated in the unclassified service.
Runs 2 hours, 4 minutes.

Taxes

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of omnibus taxes bill

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Agenda: Bills may be added

Ways and Means

Monday, March 14, 2011
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Agenda: Adopt budget targets

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 1
02:53 - Gavel.
03:21 - House budget targets.
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 2
01:34 - Reconvening and discussion of House budget targets.
Runs 54 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Agenda: Walk-through of Property & Local Tax Division Report

Education Finance

Friday, March 11, 2011
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Agenda: HF669 (Loon) Early childhood education scholarship finance system created, early education worker training and retainment tax credits provided, early childhood education programming quality improved, and money appropriated. (Informational Hearing) Bills Removed: HF273 (Woodard) Students at low-performing schools enrollment options established.
HF558 (Downey) Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma mathematics exception removed.

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House Education Finance Committee
06:02 - Gavel.
06:41 - HF669 (Loon) Early childhood education scholarship finance system created, early education worker training and retainment tax credits provided, early childhood education programming quality improved, and money appropriated (informational hearing).
1:45:21 - HF133 (Fritz) Trial placements for eligible children allowed at the Minnesota State Academies.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Friday, March 11, 2011
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Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
HF982 (Davids) Taxation aid, credit, and payment changes made.
HF994 (Loeffler) Allowing all counties to impose a local sales and use tax; providing for an aid offset HF996 (Runbeck) Tax statements modified.
HF1004 (Mullery) Reducing the charitable contribution requirement for certain nonprofit community service-oriented organizations to receive 4c classification HF1007 (Runbeck) Public Employee Retirement Act aids and payments reduced in lieu of property taxes.
HF1045 (Runbeck) Reduction aid payment disparity reduced.
HF1046 (Runbeck) Homestead credit market value converted to a tax capacity reduction

Education Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Agenda: HF339 (Kelly) Teacher employment contracts negotiation process identified.
HF464 (Norton) Teacher collective bargaining agreement deadline and process changed.

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House Education Finance Committee
01:55 - Gavel.
02:15 - HF207 (Dittrich) Mineral management cost payment prohibited from Permanent School Trust Fund Land proceeds, and money appropriated.
1:03:58 - HF555 (Moran) Principals' Leadership Institute money appropriated.
1:22:48 - HF785 (Garofalo) Permanent School Fund interest payments clarified.
1:23:48 - Discussion of the committee's budget target.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Education Reform

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Agenda: Bills will be heard for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Agenda: University of Minnesota Presentation on Agriculture Initiatives

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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State Government Finance

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Administration budget overview: Commissioner Spencer Cronk LEAN Program: Dept of Administration

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04:08 - Gavel.
04:43 - Budget overview, Department of Administration.
52:23 - LEAN Program, Department of Administration.
1:19:39 - HF886 (Lanning) Compulsive gambling money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 32 minutes.

Taxes

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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House Taxes Committee
01:58 - Gavel.
03:11 - HF449 (Runbeck) Repeals 2% contractor withholding requirement.
10:48 - HF706 (Hancock) Aircraft exempted from the sales and use tax.
32:36 - HF102 (Mahoney) Minnesota science and technology program established.
1:26:37 - HF790 (Howes) Vital public safety personnel future aid payments reduced.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
Continuation from earlier meeting's agenda HFXXXX (Buesgens) Providing a credit for railroad track maintenance; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 290.
HFXXXX (Buesgens) Providing for subtraction of certain railroad track maintenance expenditures.

Ways and Means

Thursday, March 10, 2011
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House Ways and Means Committee
03:05 - Gavel, and discussion of HF935 (Davids) Corporate refund delay requirement for commissioner of revenue repealed.
Runs 4 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Civil Law

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: HFXXX: Small Business Bill of Rights-Regulatory Fairness Act (Westrom, see attached file)

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House Civil Law Committee
00:30 - Gavel.
01:10 - HF562 (Sanders) Manufactured home parks water and sewer charges and charges by public water suppliers regulated.
1:00:50 - HFXXX (Westrom) Small Business Bill of Rights-Regulatory Fairness Act.
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Education Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Bill Removed: HF329 (Bills) Public school employees prohibited from using public funds and resources to advocate to pass, elect, or defeat a political candidate, ballot question, or pending legislation.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Public Utilities Commission budget overview Minnesota Zoo budget overview Conservation Corps budget overview

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: MDH, Health Economics Program Emergency Physicians Presentation

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
03:58- Gavel.
04:52 - HF462 (Norton) Nurse Licensure Compact and appointments provided.
1:24:24 - Presentation by National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Runs 1 hour, 52 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Funding Request Presentations: -Bell Museum; Martin Moen -Children's Museum of Southern MN; David Olson -MN Children's Museum; Diane Krizan -MN History Center/Historical Society; Michael J. Fox -Lake Superior Zoo; Sam Maida -State Arts Board; Sue Gens

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
02:52 - Gavel.
05:05 - HF853 (Cornish) Human trafficking victim toll-free hotline money appropriated.
46:01 - HF854 (Cornish) Trafficking victims legal advocacy grant authorized, and money appropriated.
49:15 - HF556 (Smith) Juvenile prostitutes in need of protection or services provisions amended, sexually exploited youth defined, prostitution crime penalty assessments increased, and distribution of the assessment amended; prostitution laws provisions clarified and recodified, and definitions modified; money appropriated to the commissioner of public safety to develop a statewide victim services model.
Runs 1 hour, 8 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 10

State Government Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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House State Government Finance Committee
04:35 - Gavel, and discussion of HF192 (Downey) Reinventing Government Employment Act proposed, public employee compensation freeze provided and future compensation method determined, state employee gainsharing system established, and state contract restrictions with private vendors removed.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Taxes

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Tuesday's agenda.
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Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of budget details by the Department of Public Safety Budget details presentation by Metropolitan Council Continuation of budget details by the Department of Transportation

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: (No testimony will be taken on HF72 - Beard)

Education Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony on the Charter School Lease Aid from Minnesota Association of Charter Schools

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House Education Finance Committee
01:21 - Gavel.
01:41 - Testimony on the Charter School Lease Aid from Minnesota Association of Charter Schools.
20:37 - HF873 (Garofalo) Education finance obsolete language removed.
21:26 - HF874 (Garofalo) Education finance obsolete language removed.
21:53 - HF511 (Erickson) Educational mandates deemed unneeded removed.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Education Reform

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Bills not completed will be added to the next day's agenda.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Finish MPCA budget overview

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Rep. Fritz's bill is just for informational purposes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added.
We will be placing a 30 minute time limit for each bill. The 30 minutes includes both the presentation and testimony.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:10 - Gavel.
00:30 - HF480 (Scalze) Electronic prescribing requirements effective date extended for certain providers.
25:00 - HF200 (Gottwalt) Alzheimer's disease data collection and reporting required.
1:09:15 - HF447 (Kelly) Vulnerable Adults Act.
1:38:45 - HF468 (Gruenhagen) Expenditure of state funds prohibited to comply with federal health care laws.
Runs 3 hours, 22 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Higher Education Facilities Authority presentation

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation of governor's Department of Labor and Industry budget proposal

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
01:19 - Gavel.
04:07 - HF642 (Slocum) Child certified as an adult provided to be detained in a juvenile facility prior to trial and verdict.
14:17 - HF361 (Kriesel) Fleeing a police officer crime modified.
36:08 - HF660 (McDonald) Repeat sex offender 36-month presumptive executed sentence provided.
49:20 - HF479 (Kahn) Water pipe fluid weight use established when determining weight or amount of controlled substance.
55:55 - HF152 (Cornish) Criminal possession or sale of identification documents crime created.
1:25:08 - HF439 (Smith) Consecutive sentences for assaults committed by state prison inmates provision clarified.
Runs 1 hour, 29 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Redistricting

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Kent Sulem, Minnesota Association of Townships Krik Schneidawind, Minnesota School Boards Association

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Management and Budget budget overview: Commissioner Jim Schowalter HF174 (will be brought up only for re-referral to Taxes Committee)

Taxes

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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02:25 - Gavel.
02:33 - HF573 (Quam) Medicare and Medicaid medical device coverage provisions modified.
19:38 - HF772 (Slawik) Dependent care credit modified.
29:09 - HF674 (Liebling) Estimated tax threshold payment requirement increased.
38:07 - HF410 (Lohmer) Social Security benefits income tax subtraction allowed.
1:09:21 - HF665 (Hornstein) Corporate franchise taxation; foreign source income preferences eliminated, subtraction for foreign royalties repealed, domestic corporation definition expanded to include certain foreign corporations incorporated in or doing business in tax havens, and foreign operating corporations repealed.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, March 7, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
03:17 - Gavel.
03:52 - HF625 (Anderson) Liability protections provided for those grazing livestock on state land.
Runs 44 minutes.

Education Finance

Monday, March 7, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of compensatory funding by nonpartisan staff: Tim Strom, Legislative Analyst and Greg Crowe, Fiscal Analyst

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 7, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of budget presentation by Department of Public Safety

Veterans Services Division

Monday, March 7, 2011
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of co-ops

Education Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Early Learning Task Force Report

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01:43 - Gavel.
02:23 - Office of Early Learning Task Force report.
52:45 - HF355 (Kiffmeyer) Home school mandates reduced, and superintendents relieved of reporting requirements.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Education Reform

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation: Career and Technical Education in the 21st Century (continued) Presenter: Mike Mieron

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: MPCA budget overview

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Confirmation of David P. Swenson to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Human Services, Continuation of Gov. Dayton's Budget for Health Care Administration Department of Human Services, Continuing Care Administration, Money Follow the Person Grant Overview

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: MnSCU report to the Legislature: "Improving Transfer of Credit" Mayo Medical School Overview/Presentation

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Follow-up to the presentation of the governor's DEED budget proposal Presentation of governor's MHFA budget proposal

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Budget reviews: Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and District Courts

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: HF6 is rescheduled for hearing on Tuesday, March 15.

State Government Finance

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: Office of Minnesota Attorney General Budget Overview: Attorney General Lori Swanson Office of Minnesota Secretary of State Budget Overview: Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Humanities Commission Budget Overview: David O’Fallon, president and CEO Science Museum of Minnesota Budget Overview: Eric Jolly, president

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04:16 - Gavel.
05:33 - Minnesota Humanities Center budget overview.
17:58 - Office of the Minnesota Attorney General budget overview.
53:09 - Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State budget overview.
1:28:52 - Science Museum of Minnesota budget overview.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Taxes

Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Agenda: HF12 (LeMieur) Green acres and rural preserve program changes made.
Dynamic Modeling Presentation - Cato Institute

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House Taxes Committee
01:53 - Gavel.
02:42 - Dynamic modeling presentation by The Cato Institute.
37:19 - Department of Revenue response to Dynamic modeling.
50:25 - HF12 (LeMieur) Green Acres and Rural Preserve program changes made.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: MPCA budget overview

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: Presentations: -DNR 10-25 year Legacy Plan-Cortland Nelson -DNR Legacy Parks & Trails Recommendations- Forrest Boe -Metropolitan Council: FY 2012-13 Parks and Trails Legacy Fund budget for Metro Regional Parks- Arne Stefferud Funding Request Presentation: -Public Television- Bill Strusinski, MPTA, and Dianne Steinback, EP TPT -Indian Affairs Council- Jolynn Shopteese, Annamaria Hill

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House Legacy Funding Division
04:06 - Gavel.
Presentations:.
05:11 - Department of Natural Resources' 10/25 Parks and Trails Legacy Plan.
36:30 - Department of Natural Resources' Parks and Trails Legacy recommendations.
1:05:23 - Metropolitan Council FY 2012-2013 Parks and Trails Legacy Fund budget for Metropolitan Regional Parks.
Funding request presentations.
1:41:34 - Public television.
1:56:25 - Indian Affairs Council.
1:58:36 - AMPERS.
Runs 2 hour, 4 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: HF679 (Marquart) Valuation notice required to specifically note when a property has been reclassified from the previous assessment year.
HF680 (Buesgens) Property tax and other property tax authority funding power eliminated.
HF680 will be heard following HF112; HF679 will be heard following HF338

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House Property and Local Tax Division
02:50 - Gavel.
04:05 - HF143 (Anderson) Glenwood Township; aggregate material tax imposition allowed for Glenwood Township in Pope County's stead.
06:30 - HF22 (Davids) Property tax 4c classification requirements modified.
12:57 - HF112 (Barrett) Taylors Falls; border city development zone powers established, and money appropriated.
44:15 - HF680 (Buesgens) Property tax and other property tax authority funding power eliminated.
1:30:33 - HF398 (Lenczewski) Property tax aid and credit programs eliminated except those paid directly to the taxpayer, homeowner property tax refund program enhanced, all maintenance of effort requirements terminated, prohibition against local sales taxes eliminated, metro and iron range fiscal disparities programs eliminated, levy limits repealed, and Green Acres, Rural Preserves, and Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves repealed.
The division recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 52 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Department of Public Safety Budget Presentation

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 3, 2011

State Government Finance

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Department of Revenue Budget Overview

Taxes

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation on the February Economic Forecast: MMB Commissioner Jim Schowalter, State Economist Tom Stinson and State Budget Director Margaret Kelly

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House Taxes Committee
03:00 - Gavel.
(The committee had a short recess).
10:55 - HF701 (Davids) Income tax reciprocity study required with Wisconsin.
29:33 - Presentation on the February Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management & Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter, State Economist Tom Stinson and State Budget Director Margaret Kelly.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of budget presentation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Budget Overview - Dept. of Agriculture & Board of Animal Health

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Other bills may be added to the agenda

Education Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Hearing on Compensatory and Integration Funding: Overview by non-partisan staff; Presentation by Office of the Legislative Auditor

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House Education Finance Committee
00:13 - Gavel.
Hearing on compensatory and integration funding:.
00:48 - Overview by nonpartisan staff.
33:05 - Presentation by Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Runs 1 hour, 9 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
HF63/SF40* (Garofalo/Olson) Alternative teacher preparation program and limited-term teacher license establishment; teacher licensure provisions modifications

Education Reform

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation: Career and Technical Education in the 21st Century Presenters: Dr. Jim Stone, University of Louisville, National Research Center for Career and Technical Education Mike Mieron

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Finish DNR budget overview Commerce budget overview

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
00:20 - Gavel.
01:01 - HF613 (Kelly) Red Wing Port Authority member terms provided.
03:28 - The committee went into a short recess.
05:55 - HF511 (Erickson) Educational mandates deemed unneeded removed.
1:00:07 - HF696 (Runbeck) Local government authority to issue bonds payable with property taxes for employee benefits repealed.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: February Forecast Overview from Department of Human Services Public testimony on Gov. Dayton's budget If you would like to provide public testimony on the governor's budget recommendations for the areas under the jurisdiction of the HHS Finance committee, contact Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: University of Minnesota Academic Health Center presentation Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics Presentation (University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic)

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation from the Department of Employment and Economic Development regarding the Governor's budget proposal

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overviews: Guardian Ad Litem Board and Public Defense Board HF229 (Downey), Judges authorized to prohibit juvenile sex offenders from residing near their victims. - Continued item from previous hearing. No public testimony.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Greater MN Park & Trail Coalition- Dan Larson Funding Request Presentations: -Regional Libraries – Mark Ranum, Elaine Keefe -Let's Go Fishing- Joe Holm -Science Museum - -Duluth Children’s Museum - -Como Zoo – Michelle Furrer -Humanities Center – David O’Fallon -Minnesota Public Radio – Lisa Radzak -Perpich Center - Sue Mackert, Pam Paulson

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House Legacy Funding Division
00:10 - Gavel.
02:04 - HF499 (Davids) Chatfield Center for the Arts funding provided, and money appropriated.
21:20 - HF450 (Cornish) Dodd Ford Bridge rehabilitation funding provided, and money appropriated.
41:12 - HF105 (Dettmer) Washington County; Disabled Veterans Rest Camp on Big Marine Lake matching grant funding provided to be used for improvements, and money appropriated.
1:09:57 - HF160 (Drazkowski) Lake Zumbro and Schmidt Lake restoration funding provided, and money appropriated.
1:32:22 - Greater Minnesota Regional Park & Trail Coalition.
Funding request presentations from:.
1:58:00 - Perpich Center for Arts Education.
2:04:08 - Minnesota Regional Public Library Systems.
2:09:16 - Let's Go Fishing with Seniors.
2:16:33 - Science Museum of Minnesota.
2:21:00 - Duluth Children's Museum.
(Because this meeting ran long and was in conflict with a previously scheduled TV production of another committee, production of this meeting ended early.).
Runs 2 hours, 30 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Department of Corrections Budget Presentation Department of Public Safety Budget Presentation

Redistricting

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Ann Higgins: League of Minnesota Cities Joe Mansky: Minnesota Association of County Officers

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Office of Minnesota State Auditor budget overview: State Auditor Rebecca Otto Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission budget overview: Paul Erickson, Executive Director and Joel Carlson, MASC Board Member Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) budget overview: Commissioner Carolyn Parnell

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House State Government Finance Committee
00:08 - Gavel.
00:25 - Office of the State Auditor budget overview.
41:35 - Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission budget overview.
59:38 - Office of Enterprise Technology budget overview.
Runs 1 hour, 34 minutes.

Taxes

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Ways and Means

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of February forecast by MMB Commissioner Jim Schowalter and State Economist Tom Stinson

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House Ways and Means Committee
00:18 - Gavel.
00:33 - HF576 (Kelly) Aid shift extended, and short-term borrowing repealed by modifying payment to districts.
04:55 - HF110 (Kahn) Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement membership increased.
09:39 - Overview of February Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management & Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter and State Economist Tom Stinson.
Runs 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, February 28, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
03:22 - Gavel.
04:05 - HF501 (Runbeck) Interest arbitration factors specified.
Runs 1 hour, 52 minutes.

Education Finance

Education Finance and Education Reform Joint Hearing
Monday, February 28, 2011
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Agenda: "The Florida Story" Foundation for Excellence in Education Patricia Levesque, Executive Director, Foundation for Excellence in Education Jay Greene, Department Head and 21st Century Chair in Education Reform, University of Arkansas

Education Reform

Education Finance and Education Reform Joint Hearing
Monday, February 28, 2011
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Agenda: "The Florida Story" Foundation for Excellence in Education Patricia Levesque, Executive Director, Foundation for Excellence in Education Jay Greene, Department Head and 21st Century Chair in Education Reform, University of Arkansas

State Government Finance

Monday, February 28, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overview by Explore Minnesota Tourism Budget overview by Administrative Hearings

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House State Government Finance Committee
00:05 - Gavel.
00:26 - Budget overview by Explore Minnesota Tourism.
33:44 - Budget overview by Office of Administrative Hearings.
48:33 - HF577 (Lanning) Legal fees imposed by federal courts funding provided, reimbursement of expenses provided relating to the recount in the 2010 gubernatorial election, and money appropriated.
56:08 - HF89 (Benson) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, voter identification card provided at no charge, notice required, and provisional balloting procedure established.
4:07:03 - HF299 (Quam) Executive branch agency retained savings program established.
Runs 4 hours, 10 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 28, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Minnesota Department of Transportation budget presentation.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, February 28, 2011
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Agenda: Testifying on HF50: SSG Melissa Passeretti, 2 time Iraq War Veteran SFC Gail Kaplan, MNARNG Iraq War Veteran LtCmdr(Ret.) Nancy Gertner, (USN) Trista Matascastillo,Veterans Advocate

Redistricting

Friday, February 25, 2011
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Agenda: Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer: Regional Demographic and Population changes Matt Gehring: Local Redistricting Timeline Gary Smith, president of the Rochester Area Economic Development Lisa Clark, Mayo Clinic Economic Impact Statement Ardell Brede, Mayor of Rochester Ken Brown, Olmsted County Commissioner Public Testimony

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Budget reviews:Dept of Agriculture continues, Board of Animal Health

Education Reform

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: DNR budget presentation

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Human Services, Governor's Budget Review Continued

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: Response to Gov. Dayton's proposed budget Detailed discussion of organization and finances

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Presentations and overviews from: Lifetrack Resources, Vocational Rehab, State Services for the Blind and Boys and Girls Club

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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
03:45 - Gavel.
04:34 - Presentation from Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
26:22 - Presentation from State Services for the Blind.
1:07:15 - Presentation from Lifetrack Resources.
1:14:05 - Presentation from Boys and Girls Club.
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: HF229 (Downey) Judges authorized to prohibit juvenile sex offenders from residing near their victims. - This is continued business from a previous hearing, no public testimony.
Budget Overview: Tax Court and Judicial Standards Board

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
04:32 - Gavel.
07:40 - Budget overview of Board on Judicial Standards.
54:00 - Budget overview of Tax Court.
Runs 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Budget Presentation: Department of Corrections

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:19 - Gavel.
02:28 - Budget presentation from Department of Corrections.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overviews: Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA): Major General Larry W. Shellito; Reggie Worlds, Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Services; Gil Acevedo, Deputy Commissioner of Health; Sherry Kromschroeder, Financial Director Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board: Gary Goldsmith, Executive Director

Taxes

Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of public testimony on State Taxes and Local Aids & Credits portion of Governor Dayton's Budget.
Please contact Bobby Patrick (651-296-4119; bobby.patrick@house.mn) to testify. Time will be allotted based on the amount of notifications received. Notice is not required to testify.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Budget review: Department of Agriculture

Capital Investment

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Testifying: Commissioner Jim Schowalter , Minnesota Management and Budget Capital Budget Coordinator Gay Greiter, Minnesota Management and Budget Asst. Commissioner of Debt Management and the Treasury Kristin Hanson, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County Senior Civil Engineer Schane Rudlang , City of Bloomington Engineer Lon Aune, Marshall County Engineer David Overbo, Clay County Vice President of University Services Kathleen O'Brien, University of Minnesota Executive Director Lynne Osterman, MN Nano President Teresa Bohnen, Saint Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Local Gov't Affairs John Regal, Securian Financial Group Director Michael Hahm, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Director Lee Ehmke, Minnesota Zoo Asst. City Administrator Gary Neumann , City of Rochester City Administrator Kurt Ulrich, City of Ramsey City Manager Patrick Hentges, City of Mankato Attorney Kevin Goodno , City of Moorehead Mayor David Kleis, City of Saint Cloud

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House Capital Investment Committee
04:03 - Gavel, and discussion of HF607 (Howes) Capital improvement funding provided to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature, nonprofit housing bond authorization changes made, bonds issued, appropriations modified, and money appropriated (Governor Dayton’s capital investment bonding bill).
Runs 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Civil Law

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Education Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: DNR budget presentation

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Public testimony on Gov. Dayton's budget If you would like to provide public testimony on the governor's budget recommendations for the areas under the jurisdiction of the HHS Finance committee, contact Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
06:35 - Gavel.
08:43 - HF8 (Gottwalt) Healthy Minnesota contribution program established, and plan required to redesign service delivery for lower-income MinnesotaCare enrollees.
32:25 - Public testimony on Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.
(Because this meeting ran long and was in conflict with a previously scheduled TV production of another committee, production of this meeting ended early.)

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: INFORMATIONAL ONLY- HFXX Clean Water Fund Bill (Torkelson)

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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House Property and Local Tax Division
02:51 - Gavel.
03:36 - HF12 (LeMieur) Green Acres and Rural Preserve program changes made.
42:06 - HF481 (Runbeck) Local government; property taxes frozen at 2010 pay levels, actions that would increase property tax levies prohibited, and exceptions provided.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Budget Presentation: Department of Human Rights

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, February 24th, 2011

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Testifying: Representative Bob Dettmer; B. Don Pfeffer, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Higher Education; Lauri Brooke, County Veteran Service Officers; Joe Butler, Minnesota State University Moorhead; Jessica Jackson, Dakota County Technical College; Bill Johnson, Minnesota State College Student Association Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB): Paul Mandell, Principal Planner; Nancy Stark, Executive Secretary Minnesota Department of Military Affairs: Terry Palmer, Comptroller of the Department of Military Affairs

Taxes

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of public testimony on State Taxes and Local Aids & Credits portion of Governor Dayton's Budget.
Please contact Bobby Patrick (651-296-4119; bobby.patrick@house.mn) to testify. Time will be allotted based on the amount of notifications received. Notice is not required to testify.
Committee will reconvene in Room 200 at 7 PM to continue testimony.

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House Taxes Committee
01:27 - Gavel.
03:00 - Continuation of public testimony on Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Agenda: Metropolitan Council budget presentation Department of Public Safety budget presentation

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Clean Water pertaining to Agriculture Presentations by: BSWR, Precision Agriculture - AGCO, Dept. of Ag

Education Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation of governor's budget proposal

Education Reform

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Informational hearing on HF206 (Dittrich) Minnesota's permanent school trust land independent authority created for management, supervision, and administration; HF207 (Dittrich) Mineral management cost payment prohibited from permanent school trust fund land proceeds, and money appropriated; and HF435 (Dittrich) Minnesota's permanent school trust land independent authority created for management, supervision, and administration.
Informational hearing on HF503 (Anderson, P) Land management activities exempted from contracting restrictions, and mission of the Department of Natural Resources modified.
DNR budget presentation

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Overview from DHS on Nursing Homes and ICF/MR facilites

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
03:08 - Gavel.
04:10 - Overview from Department of Human Services on nursing homes and Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation facilities.
43:15 - HF19 (Urdahl) Nursing facility operating rates changed.
55:35 - HF239 (Persell) Clearwater County; ICF/MR facility daily rate increased.
1:12:20 - HF272 (Nornes) Otter Tail County; two nursing facilities' operating payment rate increase provided.
1:22:50 - HF315 (Fritz) Long-term care provider rate increases provided.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
03:53 - Gavel.
04:06 - HF235 (Holberg) Hannah's Law enacted by modifying cardiopulmonary resuscitation requirements for child care center staff.
23:27 - HF135 (Hackbarth) Well regulation authority modified.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: University of Minnesota: Response to Gov. Dayton's proposed budget Detailed discussion of organization and finances

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: -Presentation of the Metro Business Plan from Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Doug Baker, CEO of Ecolab.
-Presentation and overview of the Minnesota Youth Program -Presentation from Dr. David Crowe - National Assoc. of Home Builders

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overviews: Civil Legal Services, Uniform Laws Commission, Sentencing Guidelines Commission

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
03:02 - Gavel.
Budget overviews:.
07:05 - Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
28:40 - Uniform Laws Commission.
47:00 - Civil Legal Services.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Midwest Floating Island- Request for funding-Rob Scarlett Clean Water Council- Budget Recommendations- Keith Hanson, Scott Hoese

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Budget Presentation: Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Agency Overview and Agency Budget Presentation: Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services

State Government Finance

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overviews: Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA): Executive Director Terry Kuhlman and Deputy Director Jeff Freeman Minnesota Public Radio: Lisa Radzak, government relations director Minnesota Public Television Association: Al Harmon, president of Duluth Public TV and Bill Struzinski, Friends of Minnesota Public TV AMPERS- 12 community radio stations Barrey Tilley

Taxes

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Thursday's (2/17) Agenda.
Public testimony on State Taxes and Local Aids & Credits portion of Governor Dayton's Budget Please contact Bobby Patrick (651-296-4119; bobby.patrick@house.mn) to testify. Time will be allotted based on the amount of notifications received. Notice is not required to testify.

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House Taxes Committee
00:41 - Gavel.
01:19 - Continued overview of Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget.
1:00:14 - Public testimony on Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, February 21, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
00:30 - Gavel.
01:12 - HF396 (Wardlow) Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act; clarifying, technical, and conforming changes made.
17:02 - HF362 (Kahn) Common interest community unit owners allowed to obtain copies of association records.
25:08 - HF264 (Urdahl) Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act; certain persons immune from civil liability for weight gain as a result of food or nonalcoholic beverage consumption.
Runs 1 hour, 21 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 21, 2011
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Agenda: Metropolitan Airports Commission presentation

Ways and Means

Monday, February 21, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation of Governor Dayton's Budget - Commissioner Jim Schowalter, Minnesota Management and Budget

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House Ways and Means Committee
08:30 - Gavel.
08:59 - HF103 (Murray) Unemployment insurance eligibility and extension provisions modified.
14:02 - Presentation of Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget by Commissioner Jim Schowalter, Minnesota Management and Budget.
Runs 1 hour, 50 minutes.

Redistricting

Friday, February 18, 2011
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Agenda: 1. Matt Gehring: City and County Redistricting 2. Matt Gehring: Demographic shifts in North Eastern Minnesota 3. Drew Digbe: DEED Regional Analyst 4. Jim Skurla: University of Minnesota Duluth Bureau of Business & Economic Research

Education Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony from Minnesota High Tech Association and Department of Education

Education Reform

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Please note that the agenda has been updated to include the last bill's number.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Follow-up questions for BWSR (carry-over from 2/16 hearing) Finish public testimony on HF332 & HF498 DNR overview -- School Trust Land Informational hearing on HF206 (Dittrich) Minnesota's permanent school trust land independent authority created for management, supervision, and administration; HF207 (Dittrich) Mineral management cost payment prohibited from permanent school trust fund land proceeds, and money appropriated; and HF435 (Dittrich) Minnesota's permanent school trust land independent authority created for management, supervision, and administration.
Informational hearing on HF503 (Anderson, P) Land management activities exempted from contracting restrictions, and mission of the Department of Natural Resources modified.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Governor's budget recommendations for the Department of Health

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
04:40 - Gavel.
06:09 - Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget recommendations for the Department of Health.
48:08 - Department of Human Services budget change pages follow-up.
Runs 1 hours, 43 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Office of Higher Education: Gov. Dayton's proposed budget for higher education Detailed discussion of agency's organization and finances

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Governor's budget proposal overview by fiscal analyst

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
03:00 - Gavel.
04:28 - HF229 (Downey) Judges authorized to prohibit juvenile sex offenders from residing near their victims.
31:00 - HF440 (Smith) Placement of vehicle license plates clarified, failure to provide vehicle insurance for drivers and owners modified, service of petition for election errors modified, corrections agent required to provide form regarding predatory offender duty to register, certain hearings concerning parents and children opened, fees and surcharges clarified, notary provisions modified, lien filing and records modified, service procedures and documents for domestic abuse modified, and document copies for probate records clarified.
1:35:22 - Overview of Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget by House Fiscal Analysis.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation of Governor's budget - Gary Karger

State Government Finance

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Budget overviews: Minnesota Racing Commission: Richard Krueger, executive director Minnesota Gambling Control Board: Tom Barrett, executive director Minnesota State Lottery: Don Feeney, research and planning director, and Dale McDonnell, assistant director and legal counsel

Taxes

Thursday, February 17, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Wednesday's Agenda

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House Taxes Committee
01:10 - Gavel and continued overview of Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Horticulture: MN Nursery & Landscape Association Carlos Creek Winery - MN Grape Growers

Civil Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Education Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony from: Ready 4 K, Minnesota Community Education Association, Minnesota Head Start Association, Literacy Minnesota, Education Freedom Watch

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: BWSR budget presentation

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Governor's Budget Recommendations for the Department of Human Services

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
00:35 - Gavel and introductory comments.
05:50 - Governor's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget recommendations for the Department of Human Services.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson at 651-296-4305.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
01:23 - Gavel.
01:47 - HF262 (Mack) Community paramedics added to the list of community health workers.
56:10 - HF199 (Gottwalt) Freedom of Choice in Health Care Act; freedom of choice in health care for every resident of Minnesota declared, and statement of public policy provided.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Joint House and Senate Committee on Higher Education
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: University of Minnesota Board of Regents candidate interviews Election of nominees to forward to Joint Convention

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Joint meeting of the House Higher Education Policy and Finance Committee and the Senate Higher Education Committee
06:21 - Gavel.
08:43 - Presentation by Regent Candidate Advisory Council.
12:48 - General discussion.
University of Minnesota Board of Regents candidate interviews:.
26:55 - Second Congressional District.
57:00 - Third Congressional District.
1:17:12 - Eighth Congressional District.
2:02:46 - At-large.
Election of nominees to forward to Joint Convention of the House and Senate:.
2:23:18 - Second Congressional District.
2:26:10 - Third Congressional District.
2:29:16 - Eighth Congressional District.
2:33:08 - At-large.
Runs 2 hours, 33 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: INFORMATIONAL ONLY hearing on HF471 (McNamara) Outdoor Heritage Fund

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: TIF Overview - Joel Michael, House Research

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House Property and Local Tax Division
04:58 - Gavel.
15:02 - Overview of tax increment financing by House Research.
48:17 - HF12 (LeMieur) Green Acres and agricultural classifications restored to pre-2008 status.
The division recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota probation system overview

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, Feb. 17

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Joint Legislative Offices: Greg Hubinger, director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission Michele Timmons, Revisor of Statutes Robbie LaFleur, director of the Legislative Reference Library Rep. Tom Huntley, Great Lakes Commission and Healthcare Access Commission Rep. Sheldon Johnson, Mississippi River Parkway Commission Barry LaGrave, director of House Public Information Services Testimony on HF105: Al Mitchell - Chairman, Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Don Drigans - Treasurer, Disabled Veterans Rest Camp

Taxes

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Governor Dayton's Budget

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01:47 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
03:57 - Overview of Governor Dayton's proposed FY 2012-2013 budget.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Agenda: Duluth Airport Authority presentation.
Department of Transportation presentation on ports.
Overview of Transportation revenues and expenditures and financial accounts by House Fiscal Analyst Koryn Zewers.
Department of Transportation overview of the governor's budget recommendations.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Ag literacy Dairy Day - Dairy Development, Dairy Research & Educational Center report

Education Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Education Reform

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Elementary School Principals' and Minnesota Secondary School Principals' Associations, Introduction and Questions Assessment overview Successes in St. Paul HF300 (Erickson) Comprehensive eye exams recommended for early childhood screening will not be taken up at this meeting. Notice will be given on the schedule when the bill will come back before the committee.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Bill being heard will be information only OLA Report -- Natural Resource Land DNR lands overview

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Insurance Exchange Overview, Department of Commerce Department of Health Overview of Health Information Exchange, Peer Grouping and Health Economics Tele-Health Demonstration, Tennessen Law

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Health Insurance Exchanges by Sally Fingar, Senior Manager, Deloitte, and Peter Nelson, Center of the American Experiment

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:12 - Gavel, and overview of health insurance exchanges.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: State grant projections for FY2012-13 - Minnesota Office of Higher Education Financial aid administrators and students discuss how the State Grant Program works and what it means to institutions and students.

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation and overview from the BioBusiness Alliance Presentation and overviews from: Youthbuild Minneapolis Summer Youth Program Learn to Earn St. Paul Summer Youth Program

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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
02:07 - Gavel.
02:53 - Presentation and overview from the BioBusiness Alliance.
Presentation and overviews from:.
51:40 - Minnesota Youth Program/Youthbuild.
1:15:35 - Minneapolis Summer Youth Program/Learn to Earn.
1:36:26 - Saint Paul Summer Youth Program.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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Agenda: Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee presentation Juvenile Justice Coalition of Minnesota overview

Taxes

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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House Taxes Committee
01:32 - Gavel.
01:55 - HF247 (Davids) Income tax form voluntary state contributions provided.
03:52 - HF393 (Howes) Vendor remittance schedule modified.
08:45 - HF359 (Dill) Motor vehicle paint and supplies imposition of sales tax clarified.
18:43 - HF66 (Drazkowski) Political contribution refund repealed.
Runs 1 hour, 4 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, February 14, 2011
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Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 14, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Transportation presentation on the 10-year Highway Investment Plan.
Department of Transportation presentation on aeronautics.
Metropolitan Airports Commission presentation.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, February 14, 2011
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Agenda: Overview by Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: Executive Director Kathy Vitalis, Board Member Jill Laurence, Veteran Elmer Duncan and Veteran Robert Thomes Overview of Defending The Blue Line Organization: Dan Larsen, Advisory Board, and Shane Hudella, Master Seargeant, Founder and TSgt's John and Heather Villegas, and their son Christian Testifying on HF384: Geoff Dittberner, Vice President of MSCSA Bill Johnson, a student at Hennepin Technical College Jason Johnson, Army Veteran Jessica Jackson, Army Veteran Nicole Meulemans, Director of Student Life at Dakota County Technical College Lauri Brooke, Becker County Veterans Service Officer Joseph Butler, President, Minnesota State University Moorhead Veterans Club. Twelve year Minnesota National Guard Veteran and student at Minnesota State University Moorhead Donald Pfeffer, Director, Higher Education Veterans Programs for the MN Dept of Veterans Affairs.
William Johnson - non traditional student - Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, MN

Redistricting

Friday, February 11, 2011
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Agenda: 1. Tom Gillaspy: Population trends and shifts 2. Matt Gehring: 2010-2012 Minnesota Redistricting Timeline 3. Anthony Amato: Associate Professor of Demography and Geography chairs the Department of Rural and Regional Studies at Southwest State University

Education Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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House Education Finance Committee
01:00 - HF407 (Kriesel) Reduction of state short-term borrowing through school district payment modifications repealed.
06:40 - HF257 (Bills) Early graduation achievement scholarship program created, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour.

Education Reform

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Agenda: Dept of Commerce/Office of Energy Security overview All bills being heard are for possible inclusion in an omnibus game/fish bill; no votes will be taken at this hearing.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
14:27 - Gavel.
15:02 - HF192 (Downey) Reinventing Government Employment Act proposed, public employee compensation freeze provided and future compensation method determined, state workforce reduction required, state employee gainsharing system established, state contract restrictions removed, and right to work constitutional amendment proposed.
1:47:06 - HF102 (Mahoney) Minnesota science and technology program established.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Department of Health, Department Overview Continuation (this was removed from the agenda in committee) County Based Purchasing Overview Medical Homes and Accountable Care Organizations Overview

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Agenda: Student and Faculty Testimony

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of the Neighborhood Development Center Overview of MN Association of Rehabilitation Organizations Overview of Workers' Compensation

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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State Government Finance

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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01:28 - Gavel.
02:28 - HF4 (Downey) State workforce reduction required, and early retirement program created.
Runs 1 hour, 50 minutes.

Taxes

Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: Overviews: USDA Rural Development Farm Services Agency

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Zoo overview Conservation Corps overview All bills being heard will be for possible inclusion in an omnibus game/fish bill; no votes will be taken at this hearing.

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: Administrative cost panel discussion with: -Sue Gens, State Arts Board -David O’Fallon, Minn Humanities Center -Bill Strusinski, Public Television -Jim Nobles, Office of the Legislative Auditor’s Office

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House Legacy Funding Division
07:23 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
09:16 - Panel discussion of administrative costs.
Runs 1 hour, 19 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: HF88 (Doepke) School personnel maintenance of effort and set-aside requirements removed, and financial decision making returned to school districts.
Overview and Comparison of Minnesota's Property Tax system; Discussion of Property Tax Benchmark rating system - Eric Willette, Minnesota Department of Revenue Overview of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) in Minnesota - Joel Michael, House Research

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, Feb. 10 Resolution on House committee & minority caucus budgets

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota State Arts Board overview: Sue Gens, executive director of the Minnesota State Arts Board Minnesota Historical Society overview: Michael Fox, director of the Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota Management & Budget presentation on recently released 2010 State Workforce Report: Judy Plante, assistant commissioner for State Human Resources

Taxes

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Agenda: Meeting will adjourn at 11:30 a.m. Any bills not completed by that time will be added to Thursday's agenda.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Civil Law

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony for proponents and opponents of HF322 will be limited to 90 minutes per side. Please contact the CLA, Sarah Novinskie, if you would like to testify.

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House Civil Law Committee
05:57 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
11:25 - HF322 (Scott) Joint physical custody presumption established, Children's Equal and Shared Parenting Act created, and parenting plans required.
Runs 3 hours, 15 minutes.

Education Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by The Minnesota Principal's Academy Kent Pekel, Executive Director

Education Reform

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee Overview of school assessment statutes Overview of PER (Planning, Evaluation and Reporting to Public) law

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Brief overview on Legacy Fund -- presented by House fiscal staff OLA Report -- Renewable Energy Development Fund

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
02:27 - Gavel.
03:50 - HF210 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place required, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
Runs 2 hours, 7 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Ideas for Change from the Minnesota Medical Association Minnesota Health Plans Overview of Reporting Requirements Transparency and Accountability in Government Programs

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Minnesota Health Care Programs and Implementation of Early MA. Presentation by the MN Department of Human Services.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
03:16 - Gavel.
03:33 - Overview of Minnesota health care programs and implementation of early Medical Assistance.
35:27 - Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Runs 1 hour, 18 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Increasing educational achievement: Susan Heegaard, Bush Foundation vice president, educational achievement Peter Hutchinson, Bush Foundation president

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Fund Recipient Presentations: Minnesota Zoo- Peggy Adelmann, Lee Ehmke Hennepin County Environmental Services- Rosemary Lavin Duluth Children’s Museum- Michael Garcia, Richard Jaworski Perpich Center- Sue Mackert, Pam Poulson

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Sex Offender Program overview

Redistricting

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Agenda: Tom Gillaspy: Population shift analysis Matt Gehring: Detailed redistricting timeline (Impact on Local Units of Government) Lee Meilleur: LCC-GIS Redistricting budget and software

State Government Finance

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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House State Government Finance Committee
01:23 - Gavel.
02:07 - HF173 (Peppin) Sunset Commission created, sunset and review of state agencies provided, and money appropriated.
48:58 - HF2 (Banaian) Zero-based budgeting required, and sunset advisory commission and sunset process established for state agencies.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Taxes

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Civil Law

Monday, February 7, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
05:08 - Gavel.
06:53 - HF292 (Anderson) Child custody; parenting plans required by both parents.
1:02:00 - HF211 (Wardlow) Unlawful or deceptive trade practice actions modified, and class action court order appeals permitted.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 7, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Department of Transportation presentation on Greater Minnnesota Transit, Aeronautics and Rail.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Education Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: Agency update and priorities from the Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius

Education Reform

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: Agency update and priorities from the Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: LCCMR overview Finish DNR overview from 2/1/11 hearing Legacy Fund overview - presented by House fiscal staff

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: NOTE: The committee will only take testimony on HF89 and HF210 and will not take action.

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
00:34 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
03:54 - HF1 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified.
17:20 - HF89 (Benson) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, voter identification card provided at no charge, and provisional balloting procedure established.
29:23 - HF210 (Kiffmeyer) Voter picture identification required before receiving a ballot, identification cards provided at no charge, provisional ballot procedures established, election administration procedures specified, electronic polling place required, recount procedures enacted, and money appropriated.
42:21 - Discussion and testimony regarding voter ID legislation.
Runs 1 hour, 53 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: Coordinated Care Delivery System (CCDS) Overview Community Health Centers Overview

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
04:59 - Gavel.
06:45 - Coordinated Care Delivery System (CCDS) overview.
1:14:23 - Community Health Centers overview.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Overview: Sentencing Guidelines Commission

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
02:55 - Gavel.
05:38 - HF57 (Kriesel) Synthetic cannabinoid sale or possession crime established, and penalty provided.
53:52 - Agency overview: Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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State Government Finance

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Agenda: Finish up Public Pension fund overview from January 18th: Mary Vanek, Executive Director of Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA); Laurie Hacking, Executive Director of Teachers Retirement Association (TRA); and Dave Bergstrom, Executive Director, or another representative of Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) Addition: Finish up presentation from 2/2 by Office of Enterprise Technology including enterprise email system.

Ways and Means

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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House Ways and Means Committee
03:48 - Gavel.
04:20 - HF63 (Garofalo) Teacher licensure provisions amended, alternative teacher preparation program and limited-term teacher license established, and report required.
31:46 - HF55 (Hackbarth) Stream easement acquisition provisions modified; state park, state forest, and land exchange provisions modified; state parks and state forests added to and deleted from; and public and private sales, conveyances, and exchanges of state land authorized.
Runs 48 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Education Finance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: HF92 (Downey) Teacher contract deadline aid penalty repealed

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House Education Finance Committee
00:42 - Gavel.
01:06 - HF92 (Downey) Teacher contract deadline aid penalty repealed.
Runs 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: DNR presentation on invasive species BWSR Overview

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Overview presentation by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
02:55 - Gavel.
03:57 - Overview presentation by the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission.
50:07 - HF212 (Beard) Public employee definition modified.
1:05:34 - HF62 (Ward) Workers Memorial Garden on the State Capitol grounds updated to include a reference to the Milford Mine Disaster in Crosby that occurred on February 5, 1924.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Reform and redesign of disability services, Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Personal care attendant services and appeals, Department of Human Services Dental services

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Reform ideas by Mayo Clinic and the Buyers Health Care Action Group. Presentation by Douglas L. Wood, M.D., Mayo Clinic. Presentation by Carolyn Pare, CEO of the Buyers Health Care Action Group (BHCAG).

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:25 - Gavel.
00:42 - Reform ideas presentation by Buyers Health Care Action Group.
58:17 - Reform ideas presentation by Mayo Clinic.
Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Fund Recipient Presentations MPR- Lisa Radzak, Jeff Nelson Indian Affairs Council- Jolynn Shopteese Wicoie Nandagikendan Urban Immersion Project- Margaret Boyer, Laurie Harper Regional Libraries- Mark Ranum, Elaine Keefe

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Continuing overview of Property Tax system and LGA - House Fiscal Staff Potential LGA reforms: Mark Haveman, Minnesota Taxpayer's Association

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Division overview - Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Kris Eide, Director Budget Process Overview: Gary Karger, House Fiscal Analyst

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Secretary of State’s Office programs, services and elections; Help America Vote Act (HAVA) program detail and funding: Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Overview of Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) including data center consolidation and enterprise e-mail Sara Schlauderaff - Acting State Chief Information Officer (CIO) Chris Buse - State Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Tarek Tomes - Assistant Commissioner, Customer and Service Management Larry Freund,Chief Financial Officer, will also be available to answer questions

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03:33 - Gavel.
04:10 - Overview of Secretary of State’s Office programs, services and elections.
52:21 - Overview of Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) including data center consolidation and enterprise e-mail.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Taxes

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Revenue: Overview of auditing and appeals procedures (beginning after bills are heard)

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by the Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Capital Programs and Performance Measures.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: This hearing will be testimony ONLY.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Agency overview from the Department of Labor and Industry

Education Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Schools for Equity in Education: Brad Lundell, Executive Director

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House Education Finance Committee
00:45 - Gavel.
01:24 - HF88 (Doepke) Student health personnel set-aside removed.
1:23:13 - Legislative priorities: Schools for Equity in Education.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

Education Reform

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Department of Education Data Systems Aimee Rogstad Guidera, Executive Director, Data Quality Campaign

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of DNR overview presentation from January 25, 2011.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
02:32 - Gavel, and continued discussion of HF72 (Beard) Carbon dioxide emissions by utilities ban removed.
1:14:10 - Continuation of DNR overview presentation.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Waiver Services, Association of Minnesota Counties and Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Audit Report, Office of Legislative Auditor Overview of Past Human Services Audit Reports, Office of Legislative Auditor

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Presentation by Stephen Parente, Ph.D., Carlson School of Management at University of Minnesota and Peter Nelson, Center of the American Experiment.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:40 - Gavel, and overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: "Getting Prepared" Report on Remedial Coursework: Scott Olson, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Craig Schoenecker, System Director for Research, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities John Kellogg, Office of Institutional Research, University of Minnesota Peter M. Radcliffe, Executive Director Office of Planning and Analysis, University of Minnesota

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) Overview Overview of the Dislocated Worker Program at DEED

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Agency overviews: Judicial Standards Board, Uniform Laws Commission and Public Defense Board

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Fund Recipient Presentations -Minnesota Zoo, Peggy Addelmann -Nature Conservancy, Steve Chaplin, Isis Stark Process Presentation from Conservation Minnesota, John Tuma BWSR Response, Julie Blackburn

State Government Finance

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Dept of Revenue overview including services provided; overview of integrated tax system and expanded tax compliance initiatives report: Dan Salomone, Acting Commissioner Dan Ostdiek, Chief Financial Officer Terri Steenblock, Assistant Commissioner, Individual Income Tax Greg Tschida, Chief Information Officer Office of Legislative Auditor overview: Legislative Auditor James Nobles

Taxes

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Agenda: Scott Hodge, President, Tax Foundation Discussion of Minnesota's Tax and Corporate Tax Climate

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House Taxes Committee
01:15 - Gavel.
01:28 - Discussion of Minnesota's tax and corporate tax climate.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Ways and Means

Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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House Ways and Means Committee
01:30 - Gavel.
02:54 - HF55 (Hackbarth) Stream easement acquisition provisions modified; state park, state forest, and land exchange provisions modified; state parks and state forests added to and deleted from; and public and private sales, conveyances, and exchanges of state land authorized.
14:14 - HF1 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified.
1:00:05 - HF79 (Davids) Dependent health care coverage to adult children through age 26 for tax year 2010 federal extension conformed.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, January 31, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
04:16 - Gavel.
04:55 - Continued discussion of HF203 (Westrom) Legislative approval required for certain rules to take effect.
Runs 1 hour, 2 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, January 31, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by Minnesota Department of Public Safety: Driver and Vehicle Services, State Patrol, Office of Traffic Safety, Office of Pipeline Safety.
Presentation will continue at the Feb. 2 meeting if additional time is needed.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, January 31, 2011
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: University of Minnesota: Dean of Veterinarian School, Dean of Agriculture School, Dean of Extension MARL - brief introduction and explanation

Education Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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House Education Finance Committee
01:25 - Gavel.
01:54 - HF63 (Garofalo) Teacher licensure provisions amended, alternative teacher preparation program and limited-term teacher license established, and report required.
1:35:53 - HF88 (Doepke) Student health personnel set-aside removed.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Education Reform

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation on Getting Prepared: A 2010 report on recent high school graduates who took developmental/remedial courses Please note that the bills will be heard after the presentation.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Individual citizens wishing to testify are asked to contact the committee administrator no later than noon Jan. 26 to get on the list.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
01:27 - HF72 (Beard) Carbon dioxide emissions by utilities ban removed.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Administration overview: Acting Commissioner Ryan Church

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Health Overview

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction of Recently Appointed Director of Office of Higher Education - Dr. Sheila Wright Legislative Reports from the Office of Higher Education: Achieve Scholarship Program Intervention for College Attendance Program (ICAP) Reducing textbook costs

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Overview from the Minnesota State OIC Council Briefing from the Legislative Auditor on the Minnesota Opportunities Industrialization Centers State Council Special Review Overview of the Apprenticeship Program and the Department of Labor and Industry

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Agency overviews

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:46 - Gavel.
03:30 - HF141 (Cornish) Penalties for injuring public safety dogs increased.
47:22 - HF151 (Cornish) Commissioner of corrections required to post information on the Internet for all predatory offenders.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Administration overview: UPDATED: List of Presenters from the Department of Administration Ryan Church, Acting Commissioner Kent Allin, State Chief Procurement Office Dave Fielding, Director, Plant Management Division Wayne Waslaski, Director, Real Estate and Construction Services Tom Baumann, Enterprise Lean Program Manager

Taxes

Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Agenda: Tax Expenditure Reports, Presenter - Dr. Paul Wilson, Research Director, MN Dept of Revenue

Civil Law

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Committee Rules Presentation by Professor Nancy Ver Steegh, William Mitchell College of Law, on Child Custody Issues Presentation by Ms. Molly Olson, Center for Parental Responsibility, on Child Custody Issues

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Education Finance

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony on legislative priorities: Center for School Change: Joe Nathan, Director Charter School Partners: Brian Sweeney, Director Minnesota Association of Charter Schools: Eugene Piccolo

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01:54 - Gavel.
Testimony on legislative priorities:.
02:23 - Charter School Partners.
41:53 - Center for School Change.
1:12:16 - Minnesota Association of Charter Schools.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Commissioner Aasen introduction to committee MPCA overview

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Human Services, Continuing Care Administration Budget Overview County Overview of Waiver Services, Association of Minnesota Counties and Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators Reform and Redesign of Disability Services, The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Minnesota Department of Human Services

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Funds Recipient Presentations- Minnesota Children's Museum - Dianne Krizan Science Museum of Minnesota – Tom Murphy, Brenda Raney Como Zoo- Michell Furrer Minnesota Public Television – Bill Strusinski, Les Heen AMPERS – Joel Glaser, Michele Jansen

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House Legacy Funding Division
05:30 - Gavel.
Legacy Fund recipient presentations:.
07:08 - Minnesota Children's Museum.
27:28 - Science Museum of Minnesota.
41:30 - Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
50:30 - Minnesota Public Television Association.
1:13:32 - AMPERS.
1:33:03 - State Archaeologist.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of last week's agenda

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House Property and Local Tax Division
03:40 - Gavel.
05:11 - Continuation of last week's overview of Minnesota property tax system.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: HF161 has an author's delete-all amendment, and is replaced with a repealer of M.S. 2010, sections 624.7131 and 624.7132. HF161 also has a DE 2 amendment that will be considered.

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:00 - Gavel.
02:05 - HF161 (Drazkowski) Permit renewal to purchase firearms from federally licensed dealers time period extended.
1:23:05 - HF68 (Garofalo) Careless driving resulting in death provided to be a gross misdemeanor.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

State Government Finance

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Panel discussion on innovation and transformation opportunities in government.
This is a follow up discussion on the December 2010 Minnesota Commission on Service Innovation Report.
UPDATED: Gopal Khanna, Lead Co-Chair of the Commission on Service Innovation Tony Murphy, County Administrator for Beltrami County

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Council on Urban Partnership Agreements. Presentation on Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Board of Animal Health - overview of activities and budget AURI - overview

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Commerce overview Presentation by Kathryn Kmit from Minnesota Council of Health Plans and John Tyler from Boys and Tyler Financial Group, Inc.

Education Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony on legislative priorities Minnesota School Boards Association: Grace Keliher and Kirk Schneidawind Minnesota Early Learning Foundation: Laurie Davis

Education Reform

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Teacher Performance Assessment Overview Karen Balmer, Board of Teaching, Executive Director Dr. Misty Sato, University of Minnesota, College of Education & Human Development, Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Chronic Wasting Disease update Commissioner Landwehr introduction to committee DNR overview

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00:05 - Gavel, and Chronic Wasting Disease update.
1:04:25 - Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr introduction to committee.
1:31:12 - Department of Natural Resources overview.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services Budget Overview

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Minnesota Department of Health

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of Private Higher Education in Minnesota: Minnesota Private College Council Minnesota Career College Association

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Unemployment benefits overview

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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
01:14 - Gavel.
02:20 - HF103 (Murray) Unemployment insurance eligibility and extension provisions modified.
25:25 - Overview of unemployment insurance.
Runs 1 hour, 11 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Court system overview

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Fund recipient presentations Outdoor Heritage Council- Bill Becker DNR- Bob Meier Minnesota Historical Society- David Kelliher Michael J. Fox Minnesota State Arts Board- Sue Gens

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House Legacy Funding Division
02:20 - Gavel.
Legacy Fund recipient presentations:.
02:53 - Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
38:14 - Department of Natural Resources.
1:01:27 - Minnesota Historical Society.
1:23:12 - Minnesota State Arts Board.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Department Overview: • Jim Schowalter, Commissioner • Lori Mo, Assistant Commissioner, Accounting Services • Kristin Dybdal, Assistant Commissioner, State Budget Director • Judy Plante, Assistant Commissioner, State Human Resources • Nathan Moracco, Director State Employee Insurance (SEGIP) ADDITION/REVISION: MMB will also give overview and answer questions on recently released "Workforce 2010" report at this meeting.

Taxes

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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House Taxes Committee
02:49 - Gavel.
05:11 - HF36 (Garofalo) Pet sales exempted from sales taxes.
Runs 20 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, January 24, 2011
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House Civil Law Committee
02:13 - Gavel.
02:37 - HF1 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified.
Runs 1 hour, 51 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, January 24, 2011
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Agenda: Permanent House Rules

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, January 24, 2011
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Agenda: Office of the Legislative Auditor report on Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region.
Responses to the OLA report by Metropolitan Council, Counties Transit Improvement Board and the Suburban Transit Association.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, January 24, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of the Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA) Programs and Services and Veteran Homes.
• Commissioner and Former Adjutant General Larry Shellito: Introduction • Deputy Commissioner Gil Acevedo: Veterans Homes • Deputy Commissioner Reggie Worlds: MDVA Programs and Services.
• Sherry Kromschroeder the department Finance Director will also be available for budget/finance questions.
Overview of Minnesota County Veterans Services Officers program • Milton Schoen: Hennepin County Veteran Services Officer and Program Legislative Liaison

Ways and Means

Monday, January 24, 2011
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House Ways and Means Committee
02:44 - Gavel, and discussion of HF130 (Holberg) Fiscal year 2011 appropriations reduced, policies changed, and appropriation reductions made for fiscal years 2012 and 2013; and tax aid, credits and payment reductions made. Runs 1 hour, 37 minutes.

Education Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony on legislative priorities: Association of Metropolitan School Districts Minnesota's Future Initiative

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House Education Finance Committee
00:27 - Gavel.
00:53 - Testimony on legislative priorities by Association of Metropolitan School Districts and Minnesota's Future Initiative.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Education Reform

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agenda: Increasing Educational Acheivement, Emphasizing and Supporting Teacher Effectiveness Peter Hutchinson, Bush Foundation, President Susan Heegaard, Bush Foundation, Vice President, Educational Achievement

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
00:50 - Gavel.
01:35 - HF55 (Hackbarth) Stream easement acquisition provisions modified; state park, state forest, and land exchange provisions modified; state parks and state forests added to and deleted from; and public and private sales, conveyances, and exchanges of state land authorized.
13:45 - HF1 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation of state labor negotiating process and contracts Barb Holmes, assistant commissioner and state labor negotiator for Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Greg Hubinger, director of Legislative Coordinating Commission

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Human Services budget overview, Health Care Administration

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agenda: University of Minnesota overview

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Housing Finance and Combative Sports Commission overview

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:48 - Gavel.
03:04 - HF57 (Kriesel) Synthetic cannabinoid sale or possession crime established, and penalty provided.
Runs 58 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of the committee's financial jurisdictions

Capital Investment

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Overview A. Introductions B. Committee Guidelines C. Gay Grieter, Capital Budget Coordinator for Minnesota Management & Budget

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House Capital Investment Committee
06:48 - Introductions.
11:19 - Committee guidelines by Capital Budget Coordinator for Minnesota Management & Budget.
Runs 44 minutes.

Civil Law

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Chair's remarks Data Practices Subcommittee Presentation by Laurie Beyer-Kropuenske, Director of Information Policy Analysis Division (Dept. of Administration) on data practices

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Government relations representative introductions *Contact Bethany Aronhalt or Dan Dwight if you would like to be added to the agenda

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: "Reforming Environmental Review" presentation by Peder Larson, Larkin Hoffman Law Firm Environmental permitting/review stakeholder comments

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation from the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Overview from Department of Human Services, Financial Management & Operations

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
05:12 - Gavel.
06:15 - Overview from Department of Human Services, Financial Management & Operations.
58:04 - HF128 (Abeler) Human services appropriation reductions made.
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction of Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman Introduction of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson Introduction of Health Commissioner Dr. Edward Ehlinger

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Legacy Fund Recipient Presentations PCA-Rebecca Flood Board of Water & Soil Resources- Julie Blackburn, John Jaschke Metropolitan Council- Arne Stefferud MN Humanities Center- David O'Fallon

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions Begin overview of Minnesota Property Tax system

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House Property and Local Tax Division
03:33 - Gavel and introductions.
18:53 - Overview of Minnesota property tax system.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Overview – Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board) Agency Overview – Department of Corrections

State Government Finance

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of state labor negotiating process and contracts Greg Hubinger, director of Legislative Coordinating Commission Barb Holmes, assistant commissioner and state labor negotiator for Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)

Taxes

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Continuing agenda from earlier

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House Taxes Committee - part 1
01:02 - Gavel.
02:38 - HF129 (Davids) Tax aids and credits and payment reductions made.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

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House Taxes Committee - part 2
11:31 - Gavel and continued discussion of HF129 (Davids) Tax aids and credits and payment reductions made.
Runs 1 hour, 23 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Agenda: Committee rules and procedures Metropolitan Council presentation on transportation and transit systems in the Metro District.
Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) Presentation

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of agriculture agency overview: Regulatory divisions and program descriptions Agency services descriptions

Education Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Testimony on legislative priorities: Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Cecilia Retelle, Manager, Education Policy MN Association of School Business Officials Jeff Solomon, Director of Finance Rosemount -Apple Valley- Eagan School District Peggy Ingison, Chief Financial Officer Minneapolis Public Schools MN Association of School Administrators Charlie Kyte, Executive Director Education Minnesota Karl Aaro, Executive Director

Education Reform

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: MPCA/DNR environmental review and permitting overview

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
00:08 - Gavel.
00:49 - Overview of environmental review and permitting by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
37:45 - Overview of environmental review and permitting by the Department of Natural Resources.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Public sector pension informational overview and update: Lawrence Martin, executive director of Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement; Edward Burek, deputy director of Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement; Mary Vanek, executive director of Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA); Dave Bergstrom, executive director of Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS); Laurie Hacking, executive director of Teachers Retirement Association (TRA); and Howard Bicker, executive director of Minnesota State Board of Investment

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Human Services Budget Overview of Chemical & Mental Health Services and Minnesota Sex Offender Program

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
04:07 - Gavel.
Overviews by Department of Human Services:.
12:16 - Minnesota Sex Offender Program.
48:14 - Chemical and Mental Health Services.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Office of Higher Education overview

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation by House Fiscal Analyst

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Overview – Department of Public Safety

Redistricting

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: State Demographer Tom Gillaspy: Census timeline and background House Researcher Matt Gehring: Redistricting history and background

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House Redistricting Committee
02:24 - Gavel.
03:15 - State Demographer Tom Gillaspy: Census time line and background.
19:10 - House Research Legislative Analyst Matt Gehring: Redistricting history and background.
Runs 57 minutes.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: Public sector pension informational overview and update: Lawrence Martin, executive director of Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement; Edward Burek, deputy director of Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement; Mary Vanek, executive director of Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA); Dave Bergstrom, executive director of Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS); Laurie Hacking, executive director of Teachers Retirement Association (TRA); and Howard Bicker, executive director of Minnesota State Board of Investment

Taxes

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Agenda: HFXXXX (Mahoney) Establishing a Minnesota science and technology program

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House Taxes Committee
01:25 - Gavel.
03:22 - Briefing by House Fiscal Analysis staff on fiscal documents.
26:50 - HFXXXX (Mahoney) Establishing a Minnesota science and technology program.
1:09:04 - HF79 (Davids) Dependent health care coverage to adult children through age 26 for tax year 2010 federal extension conformed.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction and statement by Commissioner David Fredrickson Agriculture agency overview: Mission Agency Structure Broad Budget numbers, including changes since beginning of last biennium Non-regulatory divisions and program descriptions

Education Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota school finance overview from Legislative Analyst Tim Strom and Fiscal Analyst Greg Crowe

Education Reform

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Presentation of "WANTED: Prepared Workforce NEEDED: Education Reforms" Cecilia Retelle, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Green Chemistry report

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Long-term care funding Waiver funding Nursing home funding Government shutdown overview

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
05:30 - Gavel.
10:00 - Government shutdown overview.
33:09 - Long-term care funding.
Runs 1 hour, 35 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) presentation/overview

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Department of Labor and Industry overview Board of Cosmetologist Examiners overview

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Agency Overviews: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Department of Human Rights

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:20 - Gavel.
Agency overviews:.
02:13 - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
01:21:30 - Department of Human Rights.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) overview of specific programs: SWIFT new accounting system update: Assistant Commissioner Lori Mo- Accounting Services; Jim Manion- SWIFT Project Coordinator New Budget Information System (BIS) update: Assistant Commissioner Kristin Dybdal - State Budget Director Michelle Weber- Budget System Project Manager, MMB Internal Controls: Jeanine Kuwik- Internal Control and Accountability Director Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board overview - Gary Goldsmith, executive director

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House State Government Finance Committee
01:40 - Gavel. Minnesota Management and Budget overview of specific programs:.
03:03 - SWIFT new accounting system update.
39:37 - New Budget Information System (BIS) update.
1:09:42 - Internal Controls.
1:34:14 - Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board overview.
Runs 1 hour, 51 minutes.

Taxes

Thursday, January 13, 2011
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Agenda: Continuation of Tuesday's agenda

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction of members and staff Adoption of committee rules Overview of upcoming meetings

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Member and staff introductions.
Issue overviews from nonpartisan staff.

Education Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota school finance overview from Legislative Analyst Tim Strom and Fiscal Analyst Greg Crowe

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Education Finance Committee
01:49 - Gavel.
03:22 - Minnesota K-12 finance overview from Legislative Analyst Tim Strom and Fiscal Analyst Greg Crowe.
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Education Reform

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Overview of teacher licensure system and new assessment Karen Balmer, Board of Teaching, Executive Director John Melick, Minnesota Department of Education, Educator Licensing Director

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
02:25 - Gavel, and discussion of HF9 (Peppin) Nuclear power plant certificate of need prohibition abolished.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Office of Administrative Hearings presentation on state rulemaking House Research Intro to government operations

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Principles for Health and Human Services Budgeting and Program Reform, Michael Scandrett Hospital Funding, Mary Krinkie, MN Hospital Association and Paul Olson, DHS DSH Funding, Paul Olson, DHS

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions Committee procedures Overview of private health care coverage. Presentations by: MN Department of Commerce, MN Department of Health, MN Council of Health Plans, and MN Association of Health Underwriters (MAHU)

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions Committee procedures Overview of jurisdiction and accounts

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Member and staff introductions.
Agency and budget overviews by nonpartisan staff.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Introductory Remarks and Overview Introduction by Committee Members Overview of Committee Procedures Presentation by the Coalition to Preserve Minnesota Justice System

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Committee Member Introductions-Committee Rules-Staff Overview

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House Legacy Funding Division
01:33 - Gavel, introductions and introductory remarks.
17:34 - Committee rules.
18:42 - Staff overview of 2010 Legacy funding distribution.
Runs 1 hour, 9 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction of committee members and staff Chairman’s remarks Review committee rules Overview of committee jurisdiction

Redistricting

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Committee introductions Review of committee procedures Upcoming meetings

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House Redistricting Committee
02:07 - Gavel and committee introductions.
07:26 - Review of committee procedures.
08:08 - Discussion of upcoming meetings. Runs 8 minutes

State Government Finance

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Member and staff introductions Helen Roberts, Fiscal Analyst: overview of the jurisdiction of the State Government Finance committee Mark Shepard, House Research: overview of mandated reports within jurisdiction of committee

Taxes

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions Committee priorities Background on Minnesota tax system

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House Taxes Committee
02:08 - Gavel and introductions.
18:38 - Background on Minnesota tax system.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes

Civil Law

Monday, January 10, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions by committee members and staff Presentation by Mr. Bryan Lake, Minnesota State Bar Association Presentation by Mr. Wayland Campbell, Director of Child Support Division, MN Department of Human Services Presentation by Ms. Lynn Aves and Mr. Matt Gehring, Civil Law House Research Open microphone for citizens and job creators to suggest regulatory and statutory changes to improve Minnesota’s economic environment, and for other changes to statutes and regulations for the benefit of consumers and citizens in Minnesota (Please limit remarks to five minutes. Contact the committee administrator if you wish to register in advance.).
- Mr. Mike Hickey, National Federation of Independent Businesses - Mr. Bob Johnson, Insurance Federation of Minnesota

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, January 10, 2011
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Agenda: Welcome & introductions HR policies, staff, miscellaneous personnel reports House policies and resolutions

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, January 10, 2011
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Agenda: Introduction of committee members and staff.
Presentation on November 2010 forecast of transportation and transit revenues and expenditures. (Pam Tschida, acting chief financial officer, and Warren Skallman, budget director, Department of Transportation.)

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
01:11 - Gavel and introduction of committee members and staff.
18:40 - Presentation on November 2010 forecast of transportation and transit revenues and expenditures.
Runs 51 minutes.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, January 10, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions of committee and staff Jim Cleary, House Research, committee overview Military affairs presentation, Brigadier General Joe Kelly, the assistant adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard and the deputy commissioner for the Department of Military Affairs

Education Reform

Thursday, January 6, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions Committee priorities Overview of committee operating procedures

Education Finance

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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Agenda: Introductions Commttee motto and mission Overview of committee operating procedures

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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Agenda: Minnesota Water and Sustainability Framework presentation EQB 2010 Minnesota Water Plan

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
00:17 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
07:17 - Minnesota Water and Sustainability Framework presentation.
1:14:48 - Environment Quality Board 2010 Minnesota Water Plan.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Health and Human Services Finance & Health and Human Services Reform
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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Agenda: DHS base budget explanation Forecast briefing MA early expansion Shifts impacting upcoming biennium Unallotments Health Care Access Fund discussion

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Joint meeting of the House Health and Human Services Finance & House Health and Human Services Reform committees - part 1
00:17 - Gavel and introductory remarks.
38:01 - Department of Human Services base budget explanation.
53:00 - Growth factors in forecast programs.
1:37:12 - Forecast briefing.
The committees recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

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Joint meeting of the House Health and Human Services Finance & House Health and Human Services Reform committees - part 2
00:17 - Gavel and introductory comments.
02:57 - Medical Assistance early expansion.
41:03 - Health Care Access Fund.
1:00:20 - Discussion of shifts impacting 2012-2013 Biennium.
1:14:58 - Unallotments from 2010-2011 Biennium.
1:22:08 - Impact of Federal stimulus on Department of Human Services.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.