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.

Health and Human Services Finance

Health and Human Services Finance and Reform
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Agenda: November Forecast, Fiscal Cliff and Impact on DHS & MDH, and Methadone as CD Treatment

Ways and Means

Friday, August 24, 2012
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Agenda: Special Session Disaster Relief Bill If you would like to testify, please contact Dan Dwight at daniel.dwight@house.mn or 651-296-5385 by 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 23.

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House Ways and Means Committee - 2012 Special Session
04:08 - Gavel, and discussion of HFX (Kelly) Disaster Relief bill; appropriations to help portions of the state recover from June wind storms and flooding.
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Taxes

Monday, July 23, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation and discussion of tax implications for Minnesota in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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House Taxes Committee (audio-only feed)
Presentation and discussion of tax implications for Minnesota in the Affordable Care Act.
03:10 - Gavel.
06:30 - Presentation by Congressman Erik Paulsen, followed by question and answer period.
33:31- Presentation by House Research and House Fiscal Analysis staff.
2:01:07 - Public testimony.
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Runs 2 hours, 17 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Friday, April 27, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Friday, April 27, 2012.

Ways and Means

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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Agenda: It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24.
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.
***Bills may not be heard in the order they are listed on the agenda.

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House Ways and Means Committee
03:24 - Gavel.
03:50 - HF2172 (McElfatrick) Construction code fund transfer to the general fund eliminated.
17:52 - SF201 (Garofalo) Careless driving resulting in death provided to be a gross misdemeanor.
24:47 - SF1653 (Sanders) Independent contractor employee classification clarified, and contractor registration pilot project provided.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 11 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, April 23, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Monday, April 23, 2012.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 11; A Senate concurrent resolution relating to the delivery of bills to the Governor after final adjournment.

Ways and Means

Monday, April 23, 2012
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Agenda: It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 3:00 P.M. on Monday, April 23.
The general practice and past precedent of the Ways and Means Committee is that public testimony is not taken. Limited testimony may be considered at the discretion of the Chair.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 1
03:27 - Gavel.
04:09- SF1856 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling net profits contribution to 501(c)(19) organizations allowed by licensed organizations (with delete-all amendment it becomes Viking stadium bill).
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 12 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 2
10:11 - Continued consideration of SF1856 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling net profits contribution to 501(c)(19) organizations allowed by licensed organizations (with delete-all amendment it becomes Viking stadium bill).
56:24 - HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified; linked bingo, electronic pull-tabs, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and money appropriated.
Runs 48 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
SF1597 (Dettmer) Small business set-aside program changed for veteran-owned small businesses, county set-aside programs authorized for veteran-owned small businesses, and reporting requirements changed.
It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 4 p.m.. on Thursday, April 19.
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. ***If the agenda is not completed prior to session, the Committee will reconvene after Session at the Call of the Chair.
***Bills may not be heard in the order they are listed on the agenda.
***HF1752, HF2860, and HF2967 will be heard after legislative session at the call of the chair. The Committee will reconsider the Rep. Bruce Anderson amendment to HF2685.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Agenda: SF1694; Waiver of deadline Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, April 19, 2012 *Change on agenda is a switch from the House File to the Senate File.

Taxes

Thursday, April 19, 2012
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Agenda: SF1856 Kriesel Lawful gambling licensed organizations authority to contribute net profits to 501(c)(19) organizations

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House Taxes Committee - part 1
05:20 - Gavel.
08:58 - HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified; linked bingo, electronic pull-tabs, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and money appropriated.
1:42:00 - Beginning of amendments.
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 21 minutes.

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House Taxes Committee - part 2
04:50 - Continued consideration of HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified; linked bingo, electronic pull-tabs, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and money appropriated.
12:18 - SF1856 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling licensed organizations authority to contribute net profits to 501c(19) organizations.
Runs 17 minutes.

Ways and Means

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Agenda: It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17.
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. ***Bills may not be heard in the order they are listed on the agenda.
***If the agenda is not completed prior to session, the Committee will reconvene after Session at the Call of the Chair.

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House Ways and Means Committee
01:28 - Gavel.
02:00 - HF1918 (Dean) State health care programs restructuring and reform plan in the event of federal changes to the Medicaid program required to be submitted by the commissioner of human services to the Legislature.
15:47 - HF462 (Norton) Nurse Licensure Compact and appointments provided.
34:34 - HF2136 (Sanders) Electronic insurance identification cards provided for, salvage titles regulated, and motor vehicle damage disclosure modified.
37:55 - HF2269 (Lanning) Help America Vote Act funds determined and money appropriated.
54:40 - HF2555 (Kiffmeyer) Sunset review changes implemented; agency requirements changed; posting required for felony or gross misdemeanor and malpractice settlements or judgments; regulated practitioner information required; fund transfer prohibited; fees set, Combative Sports Commission abolished and duties transferred, Combative Sports Advisory Council established; Minnesota Board of Medical Practice review required; alcohol and drug counselors regulated; licensed clinical counselor requirements changed; health-related licensing board provisions changed; dentistry provisions changed; and money appropriated.
1:25:35 - HF2169 (Beard) State agency rule review and reporting methods provided.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Education Finance

Monday, April 16, 2012
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Agenda: Integration Revenue Replacement Advisory Task Force Report Presentation by Mr. Scott Thomas and Mr. Peter Swanson, Co-Chairs Invited Testimony Only

Government Operations and Elections

Monday, April 16, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
04:23 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2810 (Lanning) Vikings stadium; National Football League Stadium in Minnesota provided for; Minnesota Stadium Authority established; Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission abolished; local tax revenue use provided for; electronic pull-tab, electronic linked bingo and sports-themed tipboard games provided for, conditional imposition of taxes and collection of other revenues provided for, tax rates on lawful gambling modified, state appropriation bonds issued, and money appropriated.
2:53:30 - Amendments.
3:30:24 - General discussion.
Runs 3 hours, 54 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, April 16, 2012
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Agenda: Calendar of the Day for Monday, April 16, 2012 Resolution on Facilities (R-5) Resolution on Parking (R-6) Journal Resolution (R-7)

Ways and Means

Monday, April 16, 2012
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Agenda: If the agenda is not completed prior to session, the committee will reconvene after session at the call of the chair.
It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. 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.
***The order of bills on the agenda is subject to change. Bills may not be heard in the order they are listed.

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House Ways and Means Committee
07:03 - Gavel.
07:28 - HF2786 (Swedzinski) Qualifying cities exempted from 2011 aid penalties.
16:11 - HF1476 (Scott) Prevailing wage provisions added to and modified.
35:21 - HF322 (Scott) Custody and parenting time provisions changed.
The committee recessed.
Runs 58 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, April 5, 2012
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Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, April 5, 2012
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Agenda: Waiver of deadline -- HF2810 (Lanning) Vikings stadium; National Football League Stadium in Minnesota provided for; Minnesota Stadium Authority established; Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission abolished; local tax revenue use provided for; electronic pull-tab, electronic linked bingo, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for, conditional imposition of taxes and collection of other revenues provided for,tax rates on lawful gambling modified, state appropriation bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Waiver of deadline -- HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified; linked bingo, electronic pull-tabs, and sports-themed tipboard games provided for; clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and money appropriated. Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, April 5, 2012

Ways and Means

Thursday, April 5, 2012
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Agenda: SF1678/HF2059 (Woodard) Public defenders provisions modifications; financial responsibilities outline for children in need of protection services (CHIPS) cases.
It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 4 p.m. on April 4.
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. ***The order of bills on the agenda is subject to change.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 1
01:23 - Gavel.
01:35 - HF2199 (Lanning) Omnibus Pension bill.
The committee recessed.
Runs 31 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 2
02:53 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1607 (Woodard) State Patrol authorized to provide security and protection to certain government officials, and capitol complex security committee established.
09:25 - SF1678 (Woodard) Public defenders provisions modifications; financial responsibilities outline for children in need of protection services (CHIPS) cases.
Runs 8 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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Agenda: The committee will consider Governor Dayton's appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Joint House and Senate Committee on Higher Education
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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Agenda: University of Minnesota Board of Regents: candidate Interviews Election of nominee 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
08:40 - Gavel and discussion of rules.
12:04 - Nominations of a candidate for the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to the Joint Convention.
Presentations by candidates:.
13:55 - Thomas Devine.
20:40 - Kelly Smith.
27:09 - Robert Vogel.
34:37 - Questioning of candidates by members.
1:36:35 - Voting on candidates.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Auto insurance claims working group
Monday, April 2, 2012
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Agenda: Working group for HF2749/SF2342

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House Commerce and Regulatory Reform Committee
01:40 - Gavel.
02:42 - HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified; linked bingo and electronic pull-tabs provided for; clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and money appropriated.
37:45 - HF2810 (Lanning) Vikings stadium; National Football League Stadium in Minnesota provided for, Minnesota Stadium Authority established, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission abolished, Local tax revenue provided, electronic pull-tabs and bingo authorized, state appropriation bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
HF1485 (Kriesel) Lawful gambling tax rates modified; linked bingo and electronic pull-tabs provided for; clarifying, conforming, and technical changes made; and money appropriated (Pending motion to re-refer)

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, April 2, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Monday, April 2, 2012.

Ways and Means

Monday, April 2, 2012
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Agenda: It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 9 a.m. Monday, April 2.
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.
The order of bills on the agenda is subject to change.

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills maybe added to the agenda

Rules and Legislative Administration

Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for March 29, 2012

Taxes

Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Agenda: HF2786 (Swedzinski) Qualifying cities exempted from 2011 aid penalties.
HF2792 (Doepke) Independent School District No. 284, Wayzata, lease levy authorized for administrative space.
HF1954 (Downey) Counties and cities required to report additional budgetary information. HF2927 (Hortman) Metropolitan Council and Three Rivers Park District spending authority modified.
The DE amendment to HF2690 is posted under Committee Documents. Committee Engrossments of HF2786 & HF2927 will be posted when available. Please contact the Committee Administrator if you would like to see the adopted amendments from Property & Local Tax Division.
Action will be taken on HF2792, HF2786, HF1954, HF2927 and HF2690.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Ways and Means

Thursday, March 29, 2012
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House Ways and Means Committee
02:17 - Gavel, and consideration of SF288 (Kelly) Changing licensing provisions to practice social work; regulating dental laboratories.
06:43 - HF2164 (McNamara) Natural resources; various provisions modified, and money appropriated (Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources Policy bill).
33:17 - HF1284 (Beard) Transportation and public safety policy provisions modified relating to bicycles and bikeways, highways, and bridges, motor vehicles, motor vehicle markings and equipment, traffic regulations, drive education, driver licensing, driver's license exemption, DWI violations, alternative financing for transportation projects, contracting requirements, bus operations, railroads, motor carriers and commercial drivers, aeronautics and airports, and agency reporting; and money appropriated (2011 Omnibus Transportation Policy bill).
52:37 - HF2958 (Holberg) Federal funds spending requests consideration by the Legislative Advisory Commission required, and federal money spending authority without legislative review limited to emergency management purposes.
1:04:26 - HF2909 (McElfatrick) Minnesota GI Bill Program purposes expanded to include apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
Runs 1 hour, 4 minutes.

Civil Law

Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Agenda: HF1536 (Shimanski) Mandatory retirement date for judges modified, and incumbency designation eliminated for judicial offices.
HF1474 (Anderson, D) Judicial election districts created, mandatory judge retirement date amended, optional retirement dates created, and partial forfeiture of annuity imposed if elected retirement date results in governor appointment.
*Each bill will be given 30 minutes for testimony and questions, with any time remaining reserved for committee discussion.
**This hearing is INFORMATIONAL ONLY.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Ways and Means

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Agenda: HF2909 (McElfatrick) Minnesota GI Bill Program purposes expanded to include apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
HF2949 (Garofalo) Early graduation education finance provisions modified. 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.
It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27.
*** The following bills will be heard when the committee reconvenes after Session: HF2580, HF2729, HF2949, SF1528 The order of bills on the agenda is subject to change.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 1
02:51 - Gavel.
04:03 - HF1972 (Davids) Dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistant guest license provisions modified.
08:46 - HF2731 (Torkelson) Community energy technical assistance and outreach assessment and grant required.
12:28 - HF2909 (McElfatrick) Minnesota GI Bill Program purposes expanded to include apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
16:37 - HF1975 (Drazkowski) State government outside contract restrictions removed and disclosure required on where contract work takes place.
37:54 - HF1476 (Scott) Prevailing wage provisions added to and modified.
1:23:30 - HF2437 (Smith) Correctional facility claims settlement against the state provided for and money appropriated.
1:27:02 - HF2171 (Hackbarth) Game and fish; various provisions modified relating to licensing, wolf hunting, wild animal hunting and transporting, department authority and duties, walk-in access program, predator control program, deer baiting, beaver removal, receipt disposition, venison donation program, snowmobile registration and operation, watercraft license fees, shooting ranges, and public waters; and money appropriated (Omnibus Game and Fish bill).
2:00:18 - HF1787 (Gunther) Architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, and interior design professional licensing provisions and fees modified.
2:04:53 - HF2398 (Anderson) Agriculture; pesticides, plants, nursery law, inspections, enforcements, seeds, commercial feed, food, animals, grain, and weights and measures provisions modified; Dairy Research, Teaching, and Consumer Education Authority established, food law enforcement provided for, technical and conforming changes made, obsolete provisions repealed, and biodiesel content requirement exceptions extended (Omnibus Agriculture Policy bill).
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 6 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 2
01:15 - Gavel and consideration of SF506 (Shimanski) Conciliation court civil claim limit increased.
The committee recessed.
Runs 6 minutes.

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House Ways and Means Committee - part 3
06:53 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2949 (Garofalo) Early graduation education finance provisions modified.
14:36 - SF1528 (Myhra) Online learning parameters modified, graduation requirements modified and digital learning provided.
21:54 - HF2580 (Loon) Parents empowered to request school district intervention in a "Priority" school.
42:47 - HF2729 (Loon) Parent-child home program funding provided, and money appropriated.
1:01:23 - HF2169 (Beard) State agency rule review and reporting methods provided.
1:13:02 - HF2622 (Howes) Omnibus Capital Investment bill.
Runs 1 hour, 26 minutes.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
TBA

Education Finance

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Agenda: There is a delete-all amendment for HF2949

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Agenda: HF2797 will be informational only. No action will be taken on the bill.
If you wish to testify on HF2797, please contact Holly Iverson at holly.iverson@house.mn Autism Task Force Report

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Taxes

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Agenda: Bills will be considered in order listed. Action will be taken on HF2093. Any bills not finished on Tuesday will be completed Wednesday. Bills may be added to the Wednesday agenda.
To testify please contact the committee administrator.

Ways and Means

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Agenda: HF2294 (Abeler) Group residential housing provider supplementary rate provided, general assistance program modified, and early childhood learning and child protection facilities modified.
SF2493 (Ingebrigtsen) Legacy bill; outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, environment and natural resources trust fund appropriations and provisions modifications.
HF2754 (Howes) State Capitol repair and restoration improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
With the exception of HF2958, 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 HF2958. Please contact Alex Smith at alex.smith@house.mn if you would like to testify on HF2958.
It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 2 p.m. on Monday, March 26.
The order of the agenda is subject to change.

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House Ways and Means Committee
00:19 - Gavel.
00:53 - SF2493 (Urdahl) Legacy Amendment funding bill.
06:35 - HF2294 (Abeler) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance bill.
1:21:02 - Continued consideration of SF2493 (Urdahl) Legacy Amendment funding bill.
1:31:40 - HF2754 (Howes) State Capitol repair and restoration improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:47:31 - HF2622 (Howes) Omnibus Capital Investment bill.
2:04:44 - HF2958 (Holberg) Federal funds spending requests consideration by the Legislative Advisory Commission required, and federal money spending authority without legislative review limited to emergency management purposes.
The committee recessed.
Run 2 hours, 15 minutes.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, March 26, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Supplemental Calendar for the Day for Monday, March 26, 2012

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 26, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing on Metro Transit Governance reform proposals.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
03:52 - Gavel, and informational hearing on Metro Transit governance reform proposals.
Runs 59 minutes.

Civil Law

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: SF1212 (Holberg) Adult children of deceased person patient definition addition HF2341 (Peppin) Abortion; prescribing physicians required to be physically present when abortion-inducing drugs are administered, and criminal penalty provided.
*Order is subject to change, and bills may be added to the agenda.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: -No other bills will be added to the agenda-

Education Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda:

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: HF2430 (Urdahl) Legacy Bill Amendments due to the committee administrator by 7:30 a.m. March 22.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
02:06 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2634 (Torkelson) Subsurface sewage treatment systems alternative local standards provided.
06:23 - HF2199 (Lanning) Omnibus Pension bill.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
09:05 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2294 (Abeler) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance bill.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: *HF2065 will become the omnibus higher education bill.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: HF2614 (Mahoney) Administrative law judge and compensation judge mandatory retirement age changed.
HF322 (Scott) Custody and parenting time provisions changed.
If you would like to testify please contact Brian Theis or Ryan Blodgett. Testimony for HF322 will be limited to opponents who have not had an opportunity to testify previously.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: Informational presentations on governor's supplemental budget recommendations: -Department of Public Safety Disaster Reimbursement Deficiency -Department of Public Safety Soft Body Armor Reimbursement Bills may be added to the agenda

State Government Finance

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation by the Dept of Revenue on an update on tax compliance intitiatives.

Taxes

Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Agenda: If not considered on Wednesday: HF2072 (Davids) Taxation, spending, and incurring debt based on market value limits clarified, terms defined, technical and clarifying changes made, and obsolete provisions repealed.
HF2690 will be the Omnibus Technical Tax Bill. A delete all amendment will posted when available.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing on Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program

Capital Investment

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Civil Law

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: *HF1967 and HF2456 will be heard in the Data Practices Subcommittee on March 20.
**Bills may be added to the agenda, and order is subject to change.
***SF1934 was passed by the Senate on March 19, and replaces HF2342.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: HF2003 (Woodard) Racing Commission, Gambling Control Board, and State Lottery operations allowed on an ongoing basis (pending motion to refer from Ways & Means) Other bills will be added to the agenda-

Education Finance

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: Special presentation

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: Amendments to HF2769 due to the committee administrator no later than 7:30 a.m. March 21.

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: TBA

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
03:17 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2340 (Holberg) Abortion facility licensure required.
Runs 1 hour, 2 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: HF2294 (Abeler) is the vehicle for the HHS Finance Omnibus bill. A delete everything amendment will be posted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 with the contents of the omnibus bill. Public testimony will be taken during the evening portion of the committee. If you wish to testify, contact Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
01:28 - Gavel.
02:34 - HF2294 (Abeler) Omnibus Health and Human Services Finance bill.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20.
Additional bills may be added.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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House Legacy Funding Division
03:05 - Gavel.
03:33 - HF2430 (Urdahl) Omnibus Legacy Amendment funding bill.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

State Government Finance

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: HF2720 (Banaian) State government budget preparation requirements changes made.
HF2555 (Kiffmeyer) Sunset review changes implemented, agency requirements changed, posting required for felony or gross misdemeanor and malpractice settlements or judgments for a regulated practitioner, regulated practitioner information required, fund transfer prohibited, and money appropriated.
HF157 (Ward) Brainerd; new veterans nursing home funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Taxes

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: HF2538 (Runbeck) Enterprise zone and economic development power technical, minor and clarifying changes made, and obsolete provisions eliminated.
If time permits: HF2072 (Davids) Taxation, spending, and incurring debt based on market value limits clarified, terms defined, technical and clarifying changes made, and obsolete provisions repealed.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Agenda: Testimony on HF2428 was taken at a previous hearing. No further testimony is expected. Informational hearing on the following Governor's supplemental budget items: Soft body armor reimbursement (DPS) Commercial truck weight registration process modified (MnDOT) MnDOT presentation on February 2012 Highway Funds Forecast

Capital Investment

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills will be added to the agenda- HF2784 (Atkins) - Liquor Act citation clarified - will be heard at our Wednesday hearing (this will become the omnibus liquor bill)

Data Practices Subcommittee

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Bills may be added to the agenda.

Education Reform

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Bills will be heard in the order listed. Amendments due by 1 p.m. on March 19. If you wish to testify contact Amy Zipko at 651.296.1774.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
03:00 - Gavel.
03:25 - HF2650 (Beard) Renewable development account regulated.
1:34:30 - HF2731 (Torkelson) Community energy technical assistance and outreach assessment and grant required.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Other Bills TBA

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Governor's budget presentation, DHS and MDH Other bills may be added to the agenda.

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
00:25 - Gavel.
01:05 - HF1972 (Davids) Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistant guest license provisions modified.
05:32 - HF2503 (Vogel) Willmar Community Behavioral Health Hospital closure date extended.
14:10 - HF2251 (Anderson) Health maintenance organizations regulatory authority shifted from the commissioner of health to the commissioner of commerce.
42:16 - HF2901 (Huntley) Health and human services appropriations adjustments made, health care and continuing care changes made, program eligibility requirements modified, human services licensing and provider screening changes made, fees established and fee schedules modified, and money appropriated (Governor's health and human services supplemental budget recommendations).
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 19.
Additional bills may be added.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: HF2025 (Urdahl) Postsecondary enrollment options program expanded, and career and technical education task force established.

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on Individual Placement and Support (IPS), supported employment for people with serious mental illnesses.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: If you would like to testify, please contact Brian Theis or Ryan Blodgett.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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House Legacy Funding Division
09:05 - Gavel.
09:37 - HF2430 (Urdahl) Agency rulemaking Web site access money appropriated (Omnibus Legacy Amendment funding bill).
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: Testimony on HF2041 will be to the criminal history records check provisions in Section 5.
Testimony on HF2836 will be to the DE1 amendment.
Additional bills may be added to the agenda.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Agenda: HF1821 (Dettmer) Small business set-aside program changed for veteran-owned small businesses, county set-aside programs authorized for veteran-owned small businesses, and reporting requirements changed.
NOTE: HF2212 Has been removed from the agenda

Taxes

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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House Taxes Committee
01:45 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2690 (Davids) Individual income, corporate franchise, estate, property, sales and use, special, mineral, and various taxes and tax-related provision changes made.
Runs 1 hour, 6 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, March 19, 2012
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Property and Local Tax Division

Monday, March 19, 2012
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Rules and Legislative Administration

Monday, March 19, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Monday, March 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. ***

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 19, 2012
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Agenda: Consideration of bonding recommendations. A list of recommendations to be considered by the committee has been posted and provided to committee members.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
02:17 - Gavel.
03:10 - HF1586 (McDonald) Motorcycle safety education program fund allocation provisions modified.
48:10 - HF2473 (Banaian) Transportation public-private partnership pilot program and related regulations established.
1:20:38 - Consideration of bonding recommendations.
Runs 1 hour, 24 minutes.

Ways and Means

Monday, March 19, 2012
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Agenda: HF2337 (Davids) State general levy reduced and eliminated, additional property tax refund modified, and money appropriated.
It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by noon on Monday, March 19.

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04:17 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2337 (Davids) State and local government finance provisions changed relating to taxation, and money appropriated.
38:18 - HF2415 (Cornish) Fugitive apprehension unit authorized to apply for search warrants, selection criteria narrowed for challenge incarceration program, and victim notification permitted to include electronic and written notification.
42:40 - HF1945/SF1586 (Gottwalt) Criminal neglect of vulnerable adult penalty modified.
47:18 - HF2582 (Gunther) Unemployment insurance federal conformity, policy, and other housekeeping changes made.
Runs 51 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Friday, March 16, 2012
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Taxes

Friday, March 16, 2012
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Agenda: Continuation of Thursday's agenda.

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House Taxes Committee - part 1
09:30 - Gavel.
HF2337 (Davids) State general levy reduced and eliminated, additional property tax refund modified, and money appropriated.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 54 minutes.

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House Taxes Committee - part 2
07:46 - Gavel, and further consideration of HF2337 (Davids) State general levy reduced and eliminated, additional property tax refund modified, and money appropriated.
Runs 4 hours, 37 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills may be added to the agenda-

Education Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Special Presentation - Use of technology to promote innovation and learning in the classroom Bonding Requests

Education Reform

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Bills may be added.
Testimony for HF2329 was completed at a previous hearing.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: HFXXXX (Hackbarth) Hunting & Fishing fees.
The hunting & fishing fee bills will be heard for informational purposes only -- no votes will be taken.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
05:35 - Gavel.
06:09 - HF2870 (McNamara) Migratory waterfowl sanctuary and waterfowl feeding and resting area designations modified, temporary public water drawdown provisions modified, and shallow lakes defined.
55:57 - Presentation by Department of Natural Resources on hunting and fishing fees and licensing.
Runs 1 hour, 34 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills maybe added to the agenda. If you wish to testify on any of the bills, contact Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 14.

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
03:37 - Gavel.
04:47 - HF2525 (Schomacker) Nursing facility rate increase provided for health information technology costs.
13:54 - HF2716 (Schomacker) Nursing facility moratorium exceptions modified.
31:25 - HF2717 (Schomacker) Nursing facility Medicare certification modified.
59:00 - HF1979 (Schomacker) Minnesota supplemental aid shelter needy provisions modified, and adult foster care homes modified.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation of Decade of Discovery Initiative: University of Minnesota/Mayo Clinic Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics Presentation of Autism Research at the University of Minnesota

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Bonding recommendations memo

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Taxes

Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Agenda: Amendments of bills heard in Property & Local Tax Division on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
Continuation of Wednesday's agenda.

Capital Investment

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Military Affairs overview Department of Veterans Affairs overview Housing Finance Agency overview

Civil Law

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: **Order of the agenda is subject to change. Notice of any changes will be provided as practicable.
***HFs 1784, 2009, 2044, 2647, 2668 and 2701 were heard in the Data Practices Subcommittee March 12.
****Presentation of and testimony on bills may be limited by the chair. An announcement will be made prior to the committee or prior to the presentment of a bill.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Education Finance

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: HF2248 (Anzelc) has been removed from the agenda.
HF2214 (Hancock) has been added to the agenda (carryover from Tues hearing.) The committee will review and vote on a list of bonding recommendations to send to the House Capital Investment Committee.
Other bills may be added.

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
00:44 - HF2508 (Barrett) State-controlled substance schedules aligned with federal controlled substance schedules, Board of Pharmacy's controlled substance regulation authority modified, and penalties provided.
21:25 - HF2212 (Franson) Works of art in state buildings appropriation provisions repealed.
58:00 - HF2788 (Peppin) Three Rivers Park District two appointed members election provided.
1:06:44 - Further consideration of HF2212 (Franson) Works of art in state buildings appropriation provisions repealed.
1:27:50 - HF2164 (McNamara) Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources Policy bill.
The committee recessed.
1:33:38 - Continued consideration of HF2164 (McNamara) Omnibus Environment and Natural Resources Policy bill.
1:51:18 - HF1821 (Dettmer) Small business set-aside program changed for veteran-owned small businesses, county set-aside programs authorized for veteran-owned small businesses, and reporting requirements changed.
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 6 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: If you wish to testify on any of the bills, contact Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 13.

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
02:04 - HF2676 (Howes) Abortion; grant eligibility modified for abortion alternative programs.
04:00 - HF1985 (Schomacker) Background study requirements modified, and notification requirements modified.
08:19 - HF2081 (Daudt) Electronic benefit transfer cards modified, and electronic benefit transfer card use regulated.
19:37 - HF2080 (Daudt) Minnesota Family Investment Program ineligibility, sanctions, time limit, and exit level modified; and electronic benefit transfer card regulated.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 13.
Additional bills may be added to the agenda.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: HF2806(Torkelson) Clean water assistance grant funding provided, Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center funding provided, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated. HF2791(Vogel) Let's Go Fishing money appropriated

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House Legacy Funding Division
00:16 - Gavel.
00:30 - HF2830 (Torkelson) Radio programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict money appropriated to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations.
02:37 - HF2831 (Torkelson) Radio programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict money appropriated to Minnesota Public Radio.
08:11 - HF2806 (Torkelson) Clean water assistance grant funding provided, Aquatic Invasive Species Cooperative Research Center funding provided, prior appropriations modified, and money appropriated.
39:08 - HF2791 (Vogel) Let's Go Fishing money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 6 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: HF2591 (Howes) Bloomington; tax increment financing district extension allowed.
HF2802 (Kiel) Agricultural homestead classification allowed when the homeowner lives off the farm due to flooding.
HF2811 (Kieffer) Woodbury; public debt issuance authorized.
HF2798 (McElfatrick) Itasca County; general obligation bonds issued for the county nursing home. HF2848 (Banaian) St. Cloud Economic Development Authority expenditure of tax increments fund balance authorized, and tax increment financing actions ratified.
HF2849 (Banaian) Exempt property held for economic development allowable holding period modified.
To testify on any of these bills please contact Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick. Please note that the committee will reconvene to finish consideration of any bills not finished during the morning meeting. Bills will not be heard in the order currently listed. HF2798 will be heard during the evening portion of the committee.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Redistricting

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, March 15 Resolution on House Rules 1.21, 1.22, 3.14

Taxes

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: Continuation of Tuesday's agenda.
No action will be taken on HF2489 or HF2280. To testify please contact the Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick, at bobby.patrick@house.mn.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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Agenda: HF2685 (Beard) is the vehicle for an omnibus transportation policy bill. The author's delete-all is posted. Testimony will be taken, amendments will be considered and committee action on this bill is expected in the evening portion of this committee hearing.

Capital Investment

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: Perpich Center for the Arts overview Pollution Control Agency overview Department of Human Services overview

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: REMOVED FROM AGENDA: HF2344 (Gruenhagen) Health-insurance-related taxes and assessments consolidated Other bills may be added to the agenda

Education Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Education Reform

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: Testimony on HF2596 will not be taken; that was completed at an earlier hearing.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: If you wish to testify on any of the bills, contact Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn by 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 12.

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
00:17 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1166 (Gottwalt) State permitted to contract with third-party administrators to provide medical assistance benefits, competitive request for proposal process required, and mandatory participation by health maintenance organizations repealed.
Runs 49 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 12.
Additional bills may be added to the agenda.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: Informational discussion on: HF2210 (Banaian) - Greater Minnesota internship program established, tax credit allowed, and money appropriated

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: HFXXXX (Urdahl) Appropriating money for television programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict

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House Legacy Funding Division
00:19 - Gavel.
04:00 - HF2767 (Urdahl) Film production incentive program created and money appropriated.
19:57- HF2653 (Urdahl) American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict sesquicentennial commemoration activities money appropriated.
29:05 - Simultaneous discussion of HF2546 (Buesgens) State Capitol restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated; and HF2637 (Buesgens) State Capitol building renovation, restoration, and repair money appropriated.
57:21 - HF2832 (Urdahl) Appropriating money for television programming commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Dakota Conflict.
1:13:46 - HF2768 (Urdahl) Historical society activities and grants money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: HF2157 (Persell) Bemidji; veterans facility establishment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated. HF2601 (Hancock) Bemidji; Northern Minnesota Veterans Home funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
NOTE: HF2601 and HF2157 will be heard first on agenda. These bills will be heard the day prior in House Veterans Division and then sent back to State Govt. Finance Committee for hearing today.
Additional bills may be added.
HF2327 (Benson) Election administration procedures for individuals who have been convicted of a felony modified.

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House State Government Finance Committee
00:20 - Gavel.
02:05 - Simultaneous consideration of HF2601 (Hancock) Bemidji; Northern Minnesota Veterans Home funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated, and HF2157 (Persell) Bemidji; veterans facility establishment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
17:55 - HF1977 (Drazkowski) Executive branch employee representative negotiations authorized to avoid layoffs.
19:58 - HF2655 (Davids) Film investment tax income credit provided.
49:30 - HF1813 (Benson) Contractor availability provided to assist state agencies in reorganization.
55:52 - HF2327 (Benson) Election administration procedures for individuals who have been convicted of a felony modified.
1:15:43 - HF2194 (Gauthier) Spirit Mountain Recreation Authority water facility construction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 22 minutes.

Taxes

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: See Committee Documents for the Delete-All Amendment

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House Taxes Committee
01:00 - Gavel, introductory comments and brief recess.
05:06 - Committee comes out of recess, and discussion of HF2337 (Davids) State general levy reduced and eliminated, additional property tax refund modified, and money appropriated (Omnibus Tax bill).
Runs 1 hour, 27 minutes.

Ways and Means

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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Agenda: HF2738 (Kiffmeyer) Voters required to present photographic identification, photographic identification provided to voters at no charge, equal verification standards required for all voters, and constitutional amendment proposed. HF2083 (Garofalo) School district aid payment shift modified.
The bills on the agenda have been heard in other policy and/or finance committees with opportunities for public testimony. In such cases, it is the general practice of the House Ways and Means Committee that public testimony will not be taken. Amendments for HF2738, HF2244, HF2087 and HF673 should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12.
Amendments for HF2083 should be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13.
Links to tracking sheets for HF2083: Aid: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/fiscal/files/k1212app.pdf Levies: http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/fiscal/files/k1212lvy.pdf

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House Ways and Means Committee
00:43 - HF2738 (Kiffmeyer) Voters required to present photographic identification, photographic identification provided to voters at no charge, equal verification standards required for all voters, and constitutional amendment proposed.
The committee recessed.
1:01:07 - Final vote on HF2738.
1:03:30 - HF2087 (LeMieur) State Building Code and apprenticeship training changes made.
1:11:35 - HF2083 (Garofalo) School district aid payment shift modified.
1:23:07 - HF2244 (O'Driscoll) Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee changed into a legislative commission; permanent school fund board established; and authority granted to employ a director to oversee, manage, and administer school trust lands.
Runs 2 hours, 3 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, March 12, 2012
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Agenda: *The order in which the bills may be heard is subject to change. **Bills that are not heard on March 12 will be added to the March 14 agenda. ***HF2555 has been added to the agenda.

Data Practices Subcommittee

Monday, March 12, 2012
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Agenda: *Order of bills is subject to change.

Taxes

Monday, March 12, 2012
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Agenda: HF2083 (Garofalo) School district aid payment shift modified.
Action will be taken on this bill.

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House Taxes Committee
00:17 - Gavel.
00:51 - HF2083 (Garofalo) School district aid payment shift modified.
Runs 1 hour, 24 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 12, 2012
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Agenda: HF2685 will be the vehicle for an omnibus transportation policy bill. A proposed delete-all amendment will be posted to the committee web page by 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10. Monday's committee will include a walk-through of the delete-all and testimony. Amendments will be considered and a vote will be taken on the bill at the Wednesday, March 14 hearing.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
01:12 - Gavel.
02:00 - HF1670 (Hoppe) Pupil transportation; federal substance testing allowed to fulfill testing requirements for type III vehicle drivers.
10:17 - HF2032 (Myhra) Retail sale definition modified.
16:45 - HF2328 (Beard) Air flight property tax levies, aircraft fuel taxes, and aircraft registration taxes and filing fees provisions modified.
30:41 - HF2378 (Vogel) Design-build projects approved under pilot program completion authorized.
37:30 - HF2232 (Drazkowski) Welfare fraud prevented, drivers license photo access allowed in welfare fraud investigations, driver's license authentic verification required prior to granting welfare benefits, drug conviction search required to determine welfare benefit eligibility, and drug offenders excluded from welfare eligibility.
59:44 - HF1333 (Nelson) Transportation construction manager/general contractor contracts provided.
1:11:24 - HF1901 (McFarlane) Scrap metal processing regulation modified, proof of ownership or hold period required for vehicles purchased for scrap, and automated property system created.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, March 12, 2012
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added NOTE: HF2601 and HF2157 will be heard jointly and will be also heard first on the agenda.
Presentations by Minnesota State Colleges and Univiersities (MNSCU) Re-entry programs for Veterans

Government Operations and Elections

Friday, March 9, 2012
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Agenda: HF1993 (Barrett) Advisory council provisions modified

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
09:02 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1993 (Barrett) Advisory council provisions modified.
16:52 - HF1517 (Atkins) Official state pipe band designated.
30:33 - HF2589 (Peppin) Hennepin County; watershed districts required to get municipal approval before acquiring property in the municipality.
Runs 1 hour, 21 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Agenda: Informational presentation on the expiration of dates in Minn. Stat. 239.791, concerning ethanol.

Education Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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House Education Finance Committee
01:30 - Gavel.
01:52 - HF2083 (Garofalo) School district aid payment shift modified.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Education Reform

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Agenda: HF2164 (McNamara) Omnibus environment bill.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee - morning meeting
02:30 - Gavel and introductory comments.
03:38 - HF2164 (McNamara) Omnibus environment bill.
The committee recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 35 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee - part 1
01:00 - Gavel.
01:31 - HF2738 (Kiffmeyer) Voters required to present photographic identification, photographic identification provided to voters at no charge, equal verification standards required for all voters, and constitutional amendment proposed.
The committee recessed.
Runs 2 hours, 7 minutes.

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House Government Operations and Elections Committee - part 2
00:24 - Continued discussion of HF2738 (Kiffmeyer) Voters required to present photographic identification, photographic identification provided to voters at no charge, equal verification standards required for all voters, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Runs 1 hour, 29 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation of bonding requests from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Agenda: If you would like to testify please contact Brian Theis or Ryan Blodgett.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Agenda: Bills originally scheduled for the Wednesday, March 7 meeting are rescheduled for Thursday, March 8.

State Government Finance

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Taxes

Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Agenda: HF2429 (Mazorol) Technology corporate franchise tax certificate transfer program established.
An author's amendment for HF794 will be posted when available. Final action will not be taken on either bill.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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Agenda: HF2459 and HF2432 will be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus liquor bill

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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Agenda: HF2171 (Hackbarth) Omnibus game and fish bill.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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Agenda: Bills Removed: HF1942 (Beard) Metropolitan Council base appropriations amended HFXXXX (Beard) Relating to Transportation, metropolitan affairs; transportation governance and finance provisions amended (walk-through and informational hearing) Testimony will be taken and amendments will be considered, but all bills on the agenda will be laid over.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
04:43 - Gavel.
06:21 - HF2321 (Scalze) Metropolitan Transit service opt-outs authorized.
28:45 - HF2560 (Scott) Metropolitan Council proportional distribution required for any transit reductions.
50:38 - HF2696 (Beard) Metropolitan Council; formula changed for assistance to cities and towns with replacement transit service.
1:12:17 - HF1943 (Beard) Metropolitan Council transit funding provisions modified.
1:23:09 - HF2685 (Beard) Metro Transit service fare increases required.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Capital Investment

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: DEED agency overview PFA overview

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Education Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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House Education Finance Committee
00:25 - Gavel.
00:43 - HF2468 (Vogel) School district pension subtraction repealed.
11:32 - HF2647 (Myhra) Public data definition relating to agreements involving payment of public money clarified.
25:06 - HF2651 (Loon) Teachers charged with felonies suspensions without pay authorized.
55:43 - HF1870 (Petersen) School districts allowed to base unrequested leave of absence and discharge and demotion decisions on teacher evaluation outcomes (informational hearing only).
Runs 1 hour, 51 minutes.

Education Reform

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
03:05 - Gavel.
03:40 - HF1923 (O'Driscoll) Water conservation rate structure requirement eliminated.
26:33 - HF2207 (McFarlane) Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness state land expedited exchange, condemnation, and private sale provided.
1:24:16 - HF1989 (Hackbarth) Incumbent electric transmission owner rights established, and commission procedures established.
Runs 1 hour, 26 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
02:15 - Gavel.
02:51 - Committee discussion of anticipated Thursday hearing on constitutional amendment for voter ID bill.
11:40 - HF2320 (Hilty) Carlton County; tax levy authorized for cemetery purposes.
14:37 - HF2244 (O'Driscoll) Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee changed into a legislative commission, and commission authority granted to employ a director to oversee, manage, and administer school trust lands.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: February Forecast Briefing by DHS and MMB

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: Equal time will be given for each side. If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 5.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: University of Minnesota presentation on paid leave and severance pay

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation from the Small Business Caucus about their 2012 legislative agenda

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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House Legacy Funding Division
04:07 - Gavel.
06:17 - HF2270 (Torkelson) Parks and trails grant program provisions modified.
49:10 - HF2430 (Urdahl) Agency rulemaking website access money appropriated.
56:32 - HF1840 (Rukavina) Saint Louis County school trust land condemnation provided.
Runs 1 hour, 23 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: HF1816 was previously heard by the committee. Testimony will be to the DE2 amendment.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Wed., March 7, 2012

State Government Finance

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: NOTE: HF2169 bill was heard in committee March 1 and has been returned from floor for additional amendment.
Minnesota Management & Budget update presentations to the committee: Update on SWIFT Accounting System Update on New Budget System Update on Labor Contract Negotiations

Taxes

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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Agenda: HF2161 (Nornes) Otter Tail County; city of Vergas aggregate tax imposition authorized. HF1113 (McFarlane) Ramsey County; mortgage registry and deed tax expiration authority removed.
HF1242 (Doepke) Hennepin County; authority extended to impose a mortgage registry and deed tax.
HF1876 (Mahoney) Saint Paul; annual maximum debt extended and increased.
HF2283 (McElfatrick) Local government aid payment to cities modified.

Civil Law

Monday, March 5, 2012
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Agenda: *Testimony may be time limited based on volume of requests to testify.
**Order of the bills is subject to change.

Subsequent Meeting Agenda:
*Testimony may be time limited based on volume of requests to testify.
**Order of the bills is subject to change.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, March 5, 2012
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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
03:16 - Gavel.
04:08 - HF2528 (Mazorol) Accident reports involving damage to state-owned infrastructure transportation provisions modified.
11:06 - HF2438 (Moran) School bus safety and standards provisions modified, and type III vehicles used for transporting students standards abolished.
18:17 - HF2364 (Benson) Legislative routes removed from the trunk highway system.
25:35 - HF1955 (Beard) Move-over traffic law clarified, and speed requirement when driving by parked emergency, patrol, construction, or maintenance vehicles added.
29:46 - HF2631 (Shimanski) County state-aid highways and municipal state-aid street, construction support, and finance operation contingent appropriations provided, and money appropriated.
36:42 - HF2512 (Gauthier) State Patrol escort services contract service rates adjusted.
Runs 48 minutes.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, March 5, 2012
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Agenda: Additional bills may be added NOTE: HF2608 has been removed and will be rescheduled for Monday 3/12/12

Ways and Means

Monday, March 5, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation of the February Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management & Budget.

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House Ways and Means Committee
02:18 - Gavel.
03:06 - Presentation of the February Economic Forecast by Minnesota Management and Budget.
1:10:13 - HF1595 (Murdock) Manufactured home unaffixing process from real property provided.
1:14:32- HF2095 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, environmental review requirements modified, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Education Reform

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Agenda: Bills will be heard in the order listed. If necessary, the committee will re-convene 15 minutes after the House adjourns floor session for the day in Room 5, State Office Building.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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00:30 - Gavel.
01:08 - HF2348 (Abeler) Return on taxpayer investment methodology and practices for human services and corrections programs study and recommendation development money appropriated.
15:07 - HF2374 (Kiffmeyer) Nursing facility rate equalization modified.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Agenda: Discussion and testimony on HF2277 will be limited to only Article 1 of the bill

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Agenda: If you would like to testify, please contact Brian Theis or Ryan Blodgett.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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State Government Finance

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Administration bonding priorities presentation HF2169 (Beard) State agency rule review and reporting methods provided. Additional bills may be added.

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House State Government Finance Committee
00:18 - Gavel.
01:03 - HF2003 (Woodard) Racing Commission and State Lottery operations allowed on an ongoing basis.
12:51 - Department of Administration bonding priorities presentation.
43:33 - HF2169 (Beard) State agency rule review and reporting methods provided.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Taxes

Thursday, March 1, 2012
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House Taxes Committee
00:17 - Gavel.
01:21 - HF1842 (Fabian) Small business upfront capital equipment tax exemption provided.
11:58 - HF1890 (Fabian) Bovine tuberculosis property tax credit revived.
29:00 - HF1948 (Urdahl) Motor vehicle sales tax exemption provided on a portion of the value of a motor vehicle purchased abroad during military service outside the United States.
42:25 - HF2210 (Banaian) Greater Minnesota internship program established, tax credit allowed, and money appropriated.
1:12:08 - HF2139 (Bills) Tax credit provided to employers who employ qualified veterans.
Runs 1 hour, 25 minutes.

Capital Investment

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Corrections bonding requests

Civil Law

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Education Finance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills may be added. Bills will be heard for possible inclusion in recommendation to the Capital Investment Committee. If necessary, the committee will re-convene to finish hearing the bonding bills on Thursday, March 1, 30 minutes after the House adjourns floor session for the day.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
05:09 - Gavel.
05:38 - HF1699 (Murray) Shell Rock River watershed funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
14:16 - HF2015 (Swedzinski) Lake Redwood reclamation and enhancement project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
19:40 - HF2410 (Mack) Minnesota Zoo funding provided for asset preservation, exhibit renewal, and master plan design and implementation; bonds issued; and money appropriated.
25:56 - HF1810 (Dill) Lake Superior-Poplar River Water District established, funding provided for the construction of water facilities, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
34:11 - HF2138 (Westrom) Douglas County; Lake Oscar drainage outlet funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
49:02 - HF2286 (Loon) Metropolitan area grant funding provided to address inflow and infiltration in the sewer system, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:01:40 - HF596 (Slawik) Maplewood; Fish Creek Natural Greenway land acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:06:08 - HF2196 (Fabian) Flood hazard mitigation grants funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:15:02 - HF2215 (Eken) Flood hazard mitigation grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:19:18 - HF2403 (Marquart) Flood hazard mitigation grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:24:07 - HF458 (Poppe) Austin; Turtle Creek flood mitigation project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:28:16 - HF2096 (Anderson) Glenwood; flood hazard mitigation grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:30:20 - HF1853 (Dill) Mesabi Trail previous appropriation modified.
1:31:58 - HF1051 (Lanning) Buffalo-Red River Watershed District flood hazard mitigation grant funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:35:07 - HF2020 (Lanning) Moorhead; flood mitigation improvements and diversion project design work funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:37:35 - HF2372 (Kiel) Board of Water and Soil Resources wetland restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agenda: Equal time will be given for each side. If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
01:28 - Gavel.
02:33 - HF1985 (Schomacker) Background study requirements modified.
15:35 - HF1979 (Schomacker) Group residential housing and Minnesota supplemental aid shelter needy provisions, and adult foster care homes modified.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agenda: Committee will reconvene in the evening to complete bills on the agenda if necessary.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agenda: HF2080 was heard in the House Health and Human Services Reform Committee on Feb. 22. This hearing will be limited to the criminal background study contained in Sections 6 and 7 of the bill.

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Veterans Affairs bonding priorities presentation will be first on the agenda.
Committee discussion and testimony on potential $425,000 annual state fiscal costs of proposed State Veterans Cemetery in Fillmore County MN Amateur Sports Commission bonding priorities presentation

Taxes

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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House Taxes Committee
01:18 - Gavel, introductory comments and brief recess.
06:14 - Committee comes out of recess.
06:46- HF2402 (Quam) Medical device exemptions clarified.
48:22 - HF2464 (Davids) Liquor reporting requirements modified.
Runs 57 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Capital Investment

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Transportation bonding requests

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Education Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Education Reform

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: Bills will be heard for possible inclusion in an omnibus.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: Prematurity Task Force Report

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: HF2241 will be informational.
Equal time will be given for each side. If you wish to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27.
Additional bills may be added to the agenda.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: Committee Recommendation for 2012 Capital Budget Requests

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
02:33 - Gavel.
03:01 - HF1400 (Champion) Minneapolis; Nicollet Mall Phase I renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
46:13 - HF588 (Gauthier) Duluth; Wade Stadium renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:04:14 - HF1387 (Mahoney) Beacon Bluff Business Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:10:32 - HF2311 (Paymar) Ford Motor Company; state funds appropriated.
1:20:49 - HF2332 (Murray) Small business investment credit higher percentage provided for qualified Greater Minnesota businesses.
Runs 1 hour, 32 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: HF2400 (Quam) Minnesota State Arts Board; distribution method for funds to regional art councils modified.

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House Legacy Funding Division
03:35 - Gavel, and consideration of HF1762 (Davids) Rochester: veteran and emergency services museum funding provided, and money appropriated.
16:02 - HF2433 (Garofalo) At least 40 percent of the arts and cultural heritage funding required to be devoted to programs for school-age children.
1:01:00 - HF1062 (Urdahl) President and Congress urged to pardon Chaska.
1:11:46 - HF2400 (Quam) Minnesota State Arts Board; distribution method for funds to regional art councils modified.
Runs 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: HF2415 is the vehicle bill for the Department of Corrections omnibus agency policy bill

Rules and Legislative Administration

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012.

State Government Finance

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Agenda: There will be limited discussion to HF1975 which was laid over Feb. 23 for consideration of a possible amendment.
Secretary of State Demonstration of Poll Book laptop and scanner equipment will be first on the agenda.

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House State Government Finance Committee
06:22 - Gavel.
07:10 - HF1975 (Drazkowski) State government outside contract restrictions removed.
11:25 - Secretary of State demonstration of poll book laptop and scanner equipment.
1:23:11 - HF1813 (Benson) State government reorganization study required.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Taxes

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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House Taxes Committee
01:34 - Gavel.
01:55 - HF1823 (Downey) Small business investment credit modified, and credit for start-up and emerging Minnesota businesses provided.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 27, 2012
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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
03:07 - Gavel.
04:08 - HF2102 (Benson) Farm trucks USDOT number requirements changed.
38:15 - HF2058 (Kiel) Motor vehicle weight limit regulation amended; exemptions, search warrants, and citation warnings provided.
1:25:35 - HF2239 (Benson) Motor vehicle titling and license plate requirements amended and clarified for pioneer vehicles.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, February 27, 2012
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Agenda: Short Presentation/Programs Update by Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans(MAC-V) will be first on the agenda.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Education Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: HF2433 (Informational Only)

Education Reform

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: Bills not completed on Tuesday the 21st may be added.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills maybe added to the agenda If you wish to testify, email Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: Committee recommendation for 2012 capital budget requests

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
02:35 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2305 (Gunther) Barber licenses and fees changed, penalties created, and money appropriated.
06:55 - HF1721 (Gunther) Redevelopment demolition loans authorized.
19:35 - HF1883 (Brynaert) Mankato; arena improvement and event center expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
39:03 - HF1677 (Hackbarth) Saint Paul regional ballpark funding provided, city authorized to use design-build or construction manager at-risk method of project delivery, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Runs 56 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: HF2246 (Daudt) Convictions under the original criminal vehicular operation law allowed to enhance DWI offenses, and legislative oversight corrected. If you would like to testify please email Committee Administrator Ryan Blodgett and Committee Legislative Assistant Brian Theis.

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
05:00 - Gavel.
06:36 - HF322 (Scott) Custody and parenting time provisions changed.
1:35:30 - HF2246 (Daudt) Convictions under the original criminal vehicular operation law allowed to enhance DWI offenses, and legislative oversight corrected.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
00:30 - Gavel.
00:48 - HF1945 (Gottwalt) Criminal neglect of vulnerable adult penalty modified.
26:09 - HF2302 (Kriesel) Predatory offenders prohibited from serving as hotel or motel employees, and background check required.
46:47 - HF1774 (Kriesel) Fireworks manufacture, sale, and use regulated.
1:30:25 - HF2333 (Swedzinski) Motor fuel theft specifically included in the theft crime, and permissive inference created.
Runs 1 hour, 47 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: NOTE: BILL REMOVED HF2169 (Beard) State agency rule review and reporting methods provided

Taxes

Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Agenda: Completion of presentation on the 2012 Tax Expenditure Budget - Dr. Paul Wilson, Department of Revenue No action will be taken on HF1216.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Capital Investment

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: University of Minnesota bonding requests

Civil Law

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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House Civil Law Committee
07:16 - Gavel.
07:50 - HF424 (Scott) Incapacitated and vulnerable adult neglect and abuse remedies provided.
Runs 1 hour, 14 minutes.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: HF2211 (Swedzinski) - State agency rulemaking temporary moratorium imposed. (pending referral from State Government Finance) ADDITIONAL BILLS MAY BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA

Education Finance

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: HFxxxx (Garofalo) - Legacy arts funding for schools (Informational Hearing Only)

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Bills will be heard for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
07:09 - Gavel, and consideration of HF389 (Beard) Interim planning ordinances and municipal development contracts provided.
58:45 - HF1284 (Beard) Transportation and public safety policy provisions modified relating to bicycles and bikeways, highways, and bridges, motor vehicles, motor vehicle markings and equipment, traffic regulations, drive education, driver licensing, driver's license exemption, DWI violations, alternative financing for transportation projects, contracting requirements, bus operations, railroads, motor carriers and commercial drivers, aeronautics and airports, and agency reporting; and money appropriated (Omnibus Transportation Policy bill).
1:23:15 - HF2022 (Dill) Saint Louis County; real and personal property private sale authorized.
Runs 1 hour, 21 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Evaluation of Health and Human Services Regulatory Responsibilities Report, MDH Community Benefit Report, MDH Federally Qualified Health Care Centers/Health Care Homes Certification Update, MDH

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Equal time will be given for each side. If you would like to testify, please send an email to holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson, Committee Administrator, by 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:47 - Gavel.
01:12 - HF1956 (Anderson) Offenders possessing multiple welfare electronic benefit cards required to be reported by law enforcement departments to the commissioner of human services.
53:50 - HF2081 (Daudt) Electronic benefit transfer cards modified.
1:17:12 - HF2080 (Daudt) Minnesota Family Investment Program ineligibility, sanctions, time limit, and exit level modified.
Runs 1 hour, 49 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing concerning Legacy Funds reporting process

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation by Chuck Marohn, Executive Director, StrongTowns Please see the committee documents for the report Mr. Marohn's presentation will center around.

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Military Affairs Bonding Projects Presentation will be first on the agenda.

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House State Government Finance Committee
09:11 - Gavel.
09:40 - Department of Military Affairs bonding projects presentation.
24:08 - HF2170 (LeMieur) Camp Ripley education center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
41:07 - HF2003 (Woodard) Racing Commission and State Lottery operations allowed on an ongoing basis.
1:16:15 - HF2113 (Abeler) Legislature; fiscal notes and revenue estimates information provisions modified.
1:27:33 - HF2269 (Lanning) Help America Vote Act funds determined and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Taxes

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: Commissioner Myron Frans, informational hearing on Department of Revenue activities

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Agenda: It is anticipated that the committee will hear at least the first ten bills on the agenda during the regular 12:30-2:15 meeting time, then take up the remainder of the bills at 6:30.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing with presentations on the Design Assistance Program for Rural Minnesota and the Farm Business Management Program.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: TELECOM DAY: We will spend the hearing discussing the recent order from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and potential updates to Minnesota's telecom regulations.
Presentation from Jim Campbel, Regional Vice President of Century Link, regarding the recent FCC order If you wish to testify, please contact Bethany Aronhalt at (651) 296-5322 or bethany.aronhalt@house.mn

Education Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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House Education Finance Committee
00:20 - Gavel, and consideration of HF2127 (Myhra) Online learning parameters modified, graduation requirements modified, and digital learning provided.
03:04 - Initial discussion of 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.
04:00 - Renewed discussion of HF2127 (Myhra) Online learning parameters modified, graduation requirements modified, and digital learning provided.
08:47 - Renewed discussion of 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.
54:13 - HF2244 (O'Driscoll) Permanent School Fund Advisory Committee changed into a legislative commission, and commission authority granted to employ a director to oversee, manage, and administer school trust lands.
* Due to the committee running overtime and another committee on the TV production schedule, TV coverage ended following vote on HF2244.
Runs 1 hour, 54 minutes.

Education Reform

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: SF946 (Erickson) School district pilot project established to examine joint operations to provide innovative delivery of programs and activities and share resources.
Bills not completed will be added to the Feb. 23 agenda.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: See "meeting documents" for author's amendments.
Bills will be heard for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
01:31 - Gavel.
02:27 - HF1797 (Hackbarth) Snowmobile metal traction devices prohibition modified.
10:23 - HF1796 (Hackbarth) Snowmobile agent registration provided, snowmobile registration and trail sticker requirements modified, fees modified, and disposition of fees provided.
43:56 - HF2228 (Wagenius) Natural resources commissioner prohibited from purchasing land at more than 20 percent above estimated market value.
1:24:19- HF2343 (Howes) Freedom to Hunt and Fish Act of 2012 enacted, availability of game and fish licensees required by electronic transaction, and money appropriated.
1:28:26 - HF2371 (McNamara) State parks and recreation areas continued operation provided for when biennial appropriations have not been enacted, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: Minnesota Security Hospital update

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: Office of Legislative Auditor's evaluation report on Child Protection Screening.
The report will be posted on the Office of Legislative Auditor's website at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 and paper copies will be available at the committee hearing.
If you would like to testify, please contact Holly Iverson via email at holly.iverson@house.mn

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:20 - Gavel, and presentation of Office of Legislative Auditor's evaluation report on Child Protection Screening.
Runs 1 hour, 27 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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State Government Finance

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Taxes

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Agenda: Testimony will be taken from those who have concerns with HF1849.
Please contact Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick if you would like to testify.

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House Taxes Committee
02:08 - Gavel, and discussion of HF1849 (Davids) Solicitor definition provided for nexus purposes relating to taxation.
Runs 1 hour, 25 minutes.

Data Practices Subcommittee

Monday, February 20, 2012
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House Data Practices Subcommittee
05:30 - HF2160 (Cornish) Fingerprints permitted to be taken by law enforcement for any offender interacting with the criminal justice system for any offense to eliminate a suspense record.
35:35 - HF2201 (Scott) Data practice provisions changed.
Runs 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 20, 2012
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Agenda: HF1821 (Dettmer) Small business set-aside program changed for veteran-owned small businesses HF1595 (Murdock) Manufactured home unaffixing process from real property provided

Education Reform

Education Finance
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Agenda: Joint Hearing of the Education Finance and Education Reform committees to review the ESEA Flexibility Request granted by the United States Department of Education. Minnesota Department of Education presenting.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Agenda: Finish overview of DNR policy bill (HF2153) Bills will be heard for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Agenda: Other bills may be added to the agenda.

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
03:10 - Gavel.
04:15 - SF288 (Kelly) Dental laboratories regulated, and money appropriated.
49:38 - HF2062 (Banaian) Family assets for independence program modified, and money appropriated.
1:15:39 - HF1014 (Morrow) Medical assistance employed persons with disabilities program modified, asset limitation provisions changed, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Agenda: Strategic Vision of the University of Minnesota - President Eric Kaler

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Agenda: HF2095 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified. -- Pending referral from Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Other bills may be added

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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State Government Finance

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Agenda: NOTE: Pending action on the following bills in the Government Operations Committee the following bills will be heard: HF2211 (Swedzinski) A bill relating to job creation; imposing a temporary moratorium on state agency rulemaking. HF1954 (Downey) Counties and cities required to report additional budgetary information.
Bill Removed: HF2169 (Beard) State agency rule review and reporting methods provided.

Taxes

Thursday, February 16, 2012
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House Taxes Committee
01:12 - HF2235 (Davids) Minneapolis; termination date provided for local taxes.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Capital Investment

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Agency Overviews: Minnesota Histroical Society and Department of Public Safety

Civil Law

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: The committee may assign time limits to testimony depending on the volume of requests to testify.
See meeting documents below for the current working version of the bill.

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on the Dodd-Frank Act from Terry Headley - President of National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.

Education Finance

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Amend and vote on HF2095 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified. Finish overview of DNR policy bill HF2153 (McNamara) (no votes to be taken).
Overview of HF1644 (Wagenius) Watercraft surcharge and aquatic plant management fees modified. (no vote to be taken).

Government Operations and Elections

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Any bills not completed will be carried forward to February 16th hearing.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Mayo and University of Minnesota Biotechnology & Genomics Presentation MN Waiver Update from DHS MN Health Insurance Exchange Advisory task Force Recommendations

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05:00 - Gavel.
06:40 - Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota biotechnology & genomics presentation.
19:11 - Minnesota waiver update from Department of Human Services.
45:54 - Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange Advisory Task Force recommendations.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Minnesota Sex Offender Program provisional discharge process review Other items may be added to the agenda

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
00:51 - Minnesota Sex Offender Program provisional discharge process review.
Runs 1 hour, 53 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Action will be taken on HF2086

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on the Study of the Metropolitan Area Fiscal Disparities Program - Department of Revenue and TischlerBise (consultant who conducted the study) Following the presentation we will take member questions and, if time remains, testimony from interested parties.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Proposed Calendar for the Day for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Testifiers for HF2033: Mark Haveman, Executive Director, Minnesota Taxpayers Association Eliot Seide, Executive Director, AFSCME Council 5 Patty Tanji, President, Pay Equity Coalition of Minnesota John Pollard, MMB Legislative and Communications Director

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House State Government Finance Committee
03:11 - Gavel.
04:23 - HF2033 (Downey) Equal Pay and Benefits Act proposed and new method for public employee compensation determination provided.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Taxes

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on the Study of the Metropolitan Area Fiscal Disparities Program - Department of Revenue and TischlerBise (consultant who conducted the study) Following the presentation we will take member questions and, if time remains, testimony from interested parties.

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House Taxes Committee
00:50 - Gavel, followed by immediate recess.
05:25 - Reconvening, and presentation on the Study of the Metropolitan Area Fiscal Disparities Program by Department of Revenue and TischlerBise.
Runs 1 hour, 48 minutes.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing on Transportation Economic Development bonding proposal.

Capital Investment

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: MMB: Debt Service and Capacity overview

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Education Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on school trust lands and funds for public education.

Education Reform

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on school trust land management in other states. Walk-through and public testimony on HF2095 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified. Please see DE amendment for this bill.
To testify on the bill, please contact Amy Zipko at 651.296.1774 as soon as possible.

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01:04 - Gavel, and presentation on School Trust Fund Land management in Utah.
1:10:10 - Walk-through and public testimony on HF2095 (Fabian) Environmental permitting efficiency provided, and environmental review requirements modified.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: The Committee will reconvene at 4:30 p.m. to hear the remaining bill: HF2211 Swedzinski

Health and Human Services Finance

Health and Human Services Finance & Health and Human Services Reform
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: HMO Transparency

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Joint meeting of the House Health and Human Services Finance & Health and Human Services Reform committees - part 1
03:30 - Gavel, and discussion of HMO transparency.
The committees recessed.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

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Joint meeting of the House Health and Human Services Finance & Health and Human Services Reform committees - part 2
01:05 - Gavel and continued discussion of HMO transparency.
Runs 1 hour, 33 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: Strategic Framework/Vision for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - Chancellor Steven Rosenstone

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: Informational Hearing: MN Board on Judicial Standards

Legacy Funding Division

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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State Government Finance

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: NOTE: Presentation of bonding project priorities by the Minnesota Historical Society will be first on the agenda NOTE: BILL ADDED HF1910 (Clark)

Taxes

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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Agenda: HF1914 (Davids) Commercial-industrial properties first $100,000 in value exempted from the state general levy, commercial-industrial property state general levy phased out over 20 years, seasonal recreational property state general levy frozen, maximum homeowner property tax refunds increased, special property tax refund temporary increase provided, and money appropriated.

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House Taxes Committee
00:55 - Gavel, and discussion of HF1914 (Davids) Commercial-industrial properties first $100,000 in value exempted from the state general levy, commercial-industrial property state general levy phased out over 20 years, seasonal recreational property state general levy frozen, maximum homeowner property tax refunds increased, special property tax refund temporary increase provided, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Civil Law

Monday, February 13, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Energy Subcommittee
Monday, February 13, 2012
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Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, February 13, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Transportation (MnDOT) presentation of the biennial expenditures report.
Update from MnDOT on contractor claims process Informational hearing on Transportation Economic Development Fund bonding proposal

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
06:59 - Gavel.
07:49 - HF39 (Norton) Highway 14 designated as Black and Yellow Trail.
28:47 - Department of Transportation presentation of the biennial expenditures report.
46:37 - Update from Department of Transportation on contractor claims process.
1:00:07 - HF1971 (Beard) Highways contingent appropriations provided.
Runs 1 hour, 32 minutes.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, February 13, 2012
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Agenda: Testifers for HF1452 and HF1820: Ralph Donais: Military Action Group and United Veterans Legislative Council of MN Testifiers for HF2139: Don Kerr, Executive Director, Department of Military Affairs Don Sinnwell, local business owner and Veteran NOTE: BILL ADDED .HF1821 was heard on January 30th but laid over to work out some language changes. These changes have been addressed and the bill will be reconsidered at end of this committee meeting if time is available.

Ways and Means

Monday, February 13, 2012
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Agenda: The Office of the Legislative Auditor will present a legislative audit of fiscal notes.

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House Ways and Means Committee
Office of the Legislative Auditor presents their Program Evaluation of Fiscal Notes.
Runs 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: If you would like to testify on any items on the agenda, please contact Abigail Johnson 651-296-5068.

Education Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Federal Grant Awards/Requests: USDA Direct Certification Grant Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge

Education Reform

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Testimony on HF1870 was taken on Jan. 31, no more testimony will be taken on that bill.

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Finish 2/1/12 agenda items: Walk-through of DNR AIS language DNR Long-Tern Funding Needs for AIS Programs Report US Army Corps of Engineers Public Testimony -- if you wish to testify please contact Amy Zipko at 651.296.1774 as soon as possible.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Implementation Status and Update from DHS on the following topics: PCA Relative Care 20 percent Reduction Corporate Foster Care Moratorium Low Needs Reduction If you would like to testify on any of the agenda items, e-mail Christine Kiel at christine.kiel@house.mn

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
06:37 - Gavel.
07:42 - Department of Human Services update on:.
• Personal care assistants relative care 20 percent reduction.
• Corporate foster care moratorium.
• Low needs reduction.
33:39 - Public testimony related to above issues.
1:41:10 - Discussion of corporate foster care moratorium.
Runs 1 hour, 44 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: 2012 Capital Budget Request - University of Minnesota

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: HFXXXX - Elimination of construction code fund transfers has been removed from the agenda

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Testifying: SF1183 Doug Franzen, Lobbyist HF1043 Gordon Ramsay, Chief of Police, Duluth Police Department HF1535 John Kingrey, Minnesota County Attorneys Association Kelly Keegan, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Lee U. McGrath, Institute for Justice

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House Judiciary Policy and Finance Committee
03:14 - Gavel.
05:00 - SF1183 (Dill) State and local government tort liability limits restored to pre-2008 levels, and state and local government contracts that require contractors to provide liability insurance or other security in excess of those limits prohibited.
17:07 - HF1043 (Gauthier) Motor vehicle property crime penalties proposed for repeat violators.
25:46 - HF1535 (Cornish) DWI, off-highway vehicle, drive-by shooting, designated offense, and controlled substance forfeiture laws changes made to provide more uniformity; monetary cap raised on the value of property forfeitures that may be adjudicated in conciliation court; forfeited property prohibited from being sold to prosecuting authorities or persons related to prosecuting authorities; and general criminal code forfeiture law, necessity of conviction, and burden of proof clarified.
Runs 56 minutes.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Committee consideration of public safety bonding requests

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
01:21 - Consideration of public safety bonding requests.
04:57 - HF1816 (Benson) Federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers authorized to possess and sell firearm silencers to authorized law enforcement and wildlife management agencies for authorized purposes.
52:22 - HF1984 (Scott) Federally licensed firearms manufacturers' possession of federally registered firearm silencers authorized for the purpose of testing firearms manufactured for police and military agencies.
1:01:10 - HF2046 (Woodard) Department of Human Services electronic civil commitment data access permitted to law enforcement for background checks on explosives possession permit applications.
Runs 1 hour, 5 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: HF1850 (Downey) State employee gainsharing program maximum award increased.
Presentation by Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) 2012 Capital Budget requests (Water/sewer infrastructure projects) testifiers: Executive Director Terry Kuhlman; Deputy Director Jeff Freeman Note: The PFA presentation will take place first on agenda for this hearing

Taxes

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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Agenda: Tax Expenditure Report Presentation - Dr. Paul Wilson, Department of Revenue

Capital Investment

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: MnSCU request overview: Chancellor Steven Rosenstone and Associate Vice Chancellor Brian Yolitz DNR request overview: Kent Lokkesmoe

Education Finance

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: No final action on bonding bills will be taken in today's hearing.

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House Education Finance Committee
01:00 - Gavel, and committee immediately recessed because of technical problems.
02:54 - Reconvening of committee, and discussion of HF1778 (Cornish) Independent School District #2134, United South Central, funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
26:50 - HF1997 (Davids) Independent School District #239, Rushford-Peterson; funding provided for two school facilities, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
49:07 - HF1794 (Fritz) Minnesota State Academies funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:12:10 - HF1851 (McFarlane) Library accessibility and improvement grants funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:24:03 - HF2001 (McFarlane) Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District funding provided for a new facility, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:35:53 - HF2106 (Winkler) Perpich Center for Arts Education funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 41 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation of reports due to the Legislature: Alzheimer's Disease, MDH Nursing Home Regulation Relief, MDH Nursing Facility Pilot Project, DHS & MDH Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, DHS

Health and Human Services Reform

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: Update on Essential Health Benefits

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02:07 - Gavel, and update on Essential Health Benefits.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Legacy Funding Division

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing on the Office of the Legislative Auditor's evaluation report of the Legacy Amendment.
- Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles; Judy Randall, evaluation manager; and Cecile Ferkul, deputy legislative auditor for the Financial Audit Division

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: HF1914 (Davids) Commercial-industrial properties first $100,000 in value exempted from the state general levy, commercial-industrial property state general levy phased out over 20 years, seasonal recreational property state general levy frozen, maximum homeowner property tax refunds increased, special property tax refund temporary increase provided, and money appropriated. Action will be taken on this bill.
Please let Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick know if you would like to testify on this bill.

Rules and Legislative Administration

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: House Concurrent Resolution #X Proposed Calendar for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 Resolution on Committee Budgets Resolution on Expense Reimbursement

Transportation Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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Agenda: HF1284 will be the vehicle for an omnibus policy bill. See the meeting handouts section to access the proposed delete-all amendment. Continuation of Department of Public Safety update on the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS).

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Agenda: HFXXXX DNR AIS Policy Bill All bills being heard will be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
If you wish to testify on any bills please contact committee administrator Amy Zipko at 651.296.1774

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
00:20 - Gavel.
00:30 - Presentation on aquatic invasive species.
12:06 - HF1963 (Wagenius) University of Minnesota aquatic invasive species activities money appropriated.
57:22 - HF1809 (Hackbarth) Electric fish barrier funding provided, and money appropriated.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Property and Local Tax Division

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Agenda: Update on the Property Tax Working Group - Kathleen Gaylord, Dakota County Commissioner; Chair, Property Tax Working Group HF1911 (Davids) - Local government levy limits imposed, and property tax increase limits provided or voter approval required.
No action will be taken on this bill. If you would like to testify, please contact Bobby Patrick, Committee Administrator, via e-mail at bobby.patrick@house.mn

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Agenda: HF1245 and HF1468 were heard and passed by the Public Safety Committee last year and were returned to the Committee during the interim. Public testimony has already taken place.
Department of Public Safety Division of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division discussion on casino slot machines and blackjack tables inspections Committee consideration of public safety bonding requests

State Government Finance

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Agenda: State Auditor Office, State Auditor Rebecca Otto presentations to the committee: Collaborative Governance Council 2011 report and recent updates.
State Auditor Best Practices Reviews on Collaboration State Auditor Survey of Counties HF1903 (Urdahl) Honor guard stipends preference modified.
HF1560 (Wardlow) Office of Administrative Hearings disposition of contested case hearings provided.

Taxes

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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Agenda: No action will be taken on this bill.
To testify, please contact Committee Administrator Bobby Patrick via e-mail at bobby.patrick@house.mn.

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House Taxes Committee
01:13 - Gavel.
01:27 - HF1849 (Davids) Solicitor definition provided for nexus purposes relating to taxation.
Runs 1 hour, 23 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Completion of process relating to committee recommendation of Governor Dayton's capital budget recommendations.
Please contact Abigail Johnson with any questions 651-296-5068

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: These bills were returned to the committee via rule 4.20.

Education Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: SF247 (Hoppe) Public employees insurance program (PEIP) local government employees participation or withdrawal approval requirements; service cooperative health insurance refund regulation.

Education Reform

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: DNR update on deer and moose population.
Walk-through of remainder of DNR Game & Fish bill.
All bills being heard will be laid over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
If you wish to testify on any bills please contact committee administrator Amy Zipko at 651.296.1774

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
00:42 - Walk-through of remainder of DNR Game & Fish bill, and DNR update on deer and moose population.
1:11:17 - HF1923 (O'Driscoll) Water conservation rate structure requirement eliminated.
Runs 1 hour, 43 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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House Government Operations and Elections Committee
06:19 - Gavel.
06:35 - HF560 (Downey) Government agency energy forward pricing mechanisms provisions modified.
25:34 - HF1831 (Wardlow) Legislative review of rules provided for sunset and legislative approval of existing rules.
Runs 1 hour, 45 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Implementation Status and Update from DHS on the following topics: Minnesota Medical Assistance Reform Waivers County Service Delivery Authority White Earth Human Services Delivery Emergency Medical Assistance (EMA) Anyone who wishes to testify on the named topics, send an e-mail to christine.kiel@house.mn

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Equal time will be given for each side. If you would like to testify, please send an email to holly.iverson@house.mn Please have amendments submitted to Holly Iverson by 2:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30.

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House Health and Human Services Reform Committee
02:56 - Gavel.
03:22 - HF1766 (Lohmer) Child care assistance fund payments modified.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: 2012 Capital Budget Request - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Jobs and Economic Development Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: All bills will be laid over for possible action in the future.

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House Jobs and Economic Development Finance Committee
02:35 - Gavel.
04:46 - HF1691 (Benson) Stewartville; fire station expansion and renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
21:40 - HF1765 (Crawford) Pine Technical College; entrepreneurship and technology business incubator funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
34:23 - HF1804 (Murdock) Wadena; community center and swimming pool funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
42:35 - HF1745 (Poppe) Hormel Institute funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
57:54 - HF1698 (Anzelc) Itasca County; regional fire station funding provided to acquire land, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
1:03:05 - HF1257 (Clark) Nonprofit housing bonds issued for community land trusts.
Runs 1 hour, 5 minutes.

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Informational hearing regarding the Office of the Legislative Auditor's Report of the Minnesota Judicial Branch Second District Michael Hassing, Audit Manager Sue Dosal, State Court Administrator Dawn Torgerson, SCAO Finance Director Diane Carlson, Deputy Second Judicial District Administrator

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Continuation of hearing bonding requests Annandale Tactical Training Center (HF293 - Urdahl) Ortonville Emergency Operations Center (HF788 - Falk) Hennepin County 911 Regional Communications Center Arrowhead Regional Correctional Center (HF1933 - Melin) Marshall Emergency Response and Industrial Training Center (HF2016 - Swedzinski)

Rules and Legislative Administration

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Resolution on Per Diem Pay Personnel Report Calendar of the Day for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

State Government Finance

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation by Department of Administration on Report titled "Enterprise Data Analytics Master Contract Program" which includes updates on several RFPs issued from last session including tax compliance, state building efficiency, fleet management services, and strategic sourcing.
HF673 (Banaian) Public value impact statements required for legislation.
HF1288 (Loeffler) Phase 1 Capitol security and access improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Transportation Policy and Finance

Monday, January 30, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Public Safety presentation on federal funds request for 2012 Commercial Drivers License Program Improvement Grant.
Department of Public Safety update on the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS). Minnesota Department of Transportation presentation on November 2011 transportation funds forecast.
Minnesota Department of Transportation Legislative report on Biennial Expenditures, Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Minnesota Department of Transportation presentation on Federal Funds Requests, 2012-2013.
*Any portion of department presentations not covered in today's hearing will continue at a future hearing.

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House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee
00:32 - Gavel.
03:13 - HF730 (Mazorol) Fairness for Responsible Drivers Act established, remedies of uninsured motorists limited, and amount of criminal fines increased.
1:09:42 - HF1323 (Hoppe) Online motor vehicle insurance verification system established, and money appropriated.
1:21:34 - Department of Public Safety update on the Minnesota License and Registration System.
Runs 1 hour, 42 minutes.

Veterans Services Division

Monday, January 30, 2012
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Ways and Means

Monday, January 30, 2012
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Agenda: A delete-everything amendment (containing language that was previously heard and passed by the Ways and Means committee as part of HF211) will be offered on SF149. It is preferred that amendments be submitted to alex.smith@house.mn by 4 p.m. Jan. 27.

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House Ways and Means Committee
02:30 - Gavel.
03:54 - SF149 (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.
Runs 12 minutes.

Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: HFXXXX Swedzinski A bill for an act relating to agriculture; providing for voluntary certification of good manufacturing practices for commercial feed and feed ingredients.
Consideration of Governor Dayton's capital budget recommendations.

Civil Law

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: HF56 and HF1515 were previously approved by the committee. No new committee testimony will be taken on the bills. The companion to SF429, HF747, was also previously heard and approved by the committee. Committee discussion will be limited to the additional Senate file language on lines 1.11 and 1.12.

Education Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: Testimony on Early Childhood Education Scholarships Implementation Plan

Education Reform

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: HF1770 (Kieffer) Teacher candidates required to pass basic skills exam.
Minnesota State High School League update Introductions and update on Minnesota's No Child Left Behind waiver application by the Minnesota Department of Education

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: HFXXXX DNR wolf hunting and trapping season bill HF1856 (Dill) providing for hunting and trapping wolves No formal action will be taken on either bill during this hearing.
If you are interested in testifying, please contact committee administrator Amy Zipko at 651-296-1774 as soon as possible.

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House Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
00:58 - Gavel.
06:48 - Overview of wolf hunting and trapping provisions in Department of Natural Resources' game and fish bill.
48:46 - Public comments on wolf hunting and trapping provisions in Department of Natural Resources' game and fish bill.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

Government Operations and Elections

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda:

Health and Human Services Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: November Forecast Details from Department of Human Service and Minnesota Management & Budget

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House Health and Human Services Finance Committee
00:15 - Gavel.
02:05 - November Economic Forecast changes from February 2011 to November 2011.
25:14 - November Economic Forecast briefing.
1:19:38 - Health Care Access Fund.
Runs 1 hour, 38 minutes.

Higher Education Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: Introduction of recently appointed director of Office of Higher Education - Larry Pogemiller Office of Higher Education updates

Judiciary Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: As testimony has already been heard on the companion House Files (see committee minutes from May 4, 2011), further testimony will be allowed as it pertains to the susbtantive differences and their effect on the Judicial branch.
Testifying: Joel Carlson, Minnesota Association for Justice **UPDATE** SF373 PASSED TO THE GENERAL REGISTER AS ORALLY AMENDED Amendment to A12-0561: Page 1, line 5, delete "(c) or (d)," and insert "(b)" Page 1, lines 7 and 8, reinstate stricken language and renumber clauses accordingly Page 2, delete lines 1 and 2 Page 2, line 3, delete "(c)" and insert "(b)" Page 2, line 7, delete "occurring or" SF530 PASSED TO THE GENERAL REGISTER AS ORALLY AMENDED Amendment to SF530, 1st eng.: Page 3, line 25, delete "2011" and insert "2012" Page 4, line 8, delete "2011" and insert "2012"

Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: Department of Corrections bonding requests.
Department of Public Safety bonding request.

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House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee
00:16 - Gavel.
05:06 - HF1829 (Cornish) Authorizing county attorneys and assistant county attorneys to carry firearms on duty under the terms of a permit to carry.
55:01 - HF1879 (Cornish) Providing enhanced penalties for causing the death of or assaulting a prosecuting attorney.
1:08:12 - Department of Corrections bonding requests.
1:44:00 - Department of Public Safety bonding request.
Runs 2 hours, 3 minutes.

State Government Finance

Thursday, January 26, 2012
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Agenda: Note: HF545 was previously passed from this committee last year and was on the General Register. The bill was returned to this committee at end of session. There will be no public testimony on this bill today as it was heard last year in committee and will have vote taken to place this bill again on General Register.
Additional presentations to the committee by Minnesota Management & Budget including: * Update on State Job Classifications Study Ann O'Brien- Assistant Commissioner, MMB Laurie Hansen- Director Human Resource Management, MMB *Update on Performance Appraisal System Report Ann O'Brien- Assistant Commissioner, MMB Jeanine Kuwik- Internal Control and Accountability Director * Executive Branch Total Compensation Report Ann O'Brien- Assistant Commissioner, MMB Chad Thuet- State Compensation Manager, MMB Charlie Bieleck- Director of Budget Planning, MMB ADDITION: MMB presentation/update on SEGIP -State Employee Group Insurance Program - Dependent Audit- Nathan Moracco- Director State Insurance Division

Commerce and Regulatory Reform

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Agenda: HF1766 (Lohmer) - pending rereferral - Child care assistance fund payments modified.
Please contact Bethany Aronhalt (651-296-5322) if you wish to testify

Education Finance

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Agenda: HF1860 (Woodard) Operating referendum levy aids provided to charter schools.

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House Education Finance Committee
04:07 - Gavel.
05:22 - HF1860 (Woodard) Operating referendum levy aids provided to charter schools.
Runs 1 hour, 53 minutes.

Health and Human Services Finance

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Agenda: Governor's 2012 Capital Budget Recommendations for Department of Human Services HFxxx (Howes) Capital Improvements; authorizing Hennepin County to construct center for providing mental health services to children; appropriating money to construct a new Washburn Center for Children; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

Health and Human Services Reform

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Agenda: Presentation on provider peer grouping Commissioner Edward P. Ehlinger, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Diane Rydrych, Director, Division of Health Policy Stefan Gildemeister, State Health Economist Mark Sonneborn, vice president of Information Services, MN Hospital Association Mary Krinkie, vice president of government relations, MN Hospital Association David Renner, director of state and federal legislation, MN Medical Association