INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Monday, March 16, 2009


The following House Files were introduced:

Hornstein, Hausman, Lieder, Nelson and McFarlane introduced:

H. F. 1705, A bill for an act relating to transportation; requiring inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations as part of trunk highway bridge improvement program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 165.14, subdivisions 3, 4, 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Rukavina and Sertich introduced:

H. F. 1706, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for renovation of the Miners Memorial in Virginia; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Otremba and Hamilton introduced:

H. F. 1707, A bill for an act relating to health; appropriating money for the rural pharmacy planning and transition grant program.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Hosch introduced:

H. F. 1708, A bill for an act relating to human services; amending mental health provisions; changing medical assistance reimbursement and eligibility; changing provider qualification and training requirements; amending mental health behavioral aide services; adding an excluded service; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148C.11, subdivision 1; 245.4885, subdivision 1; 256B.0615, subdivisions 1, 3; 256B.0622, subdivision 8, by adding a subdivision; 256B.0623, subdivision 5; 256B.0624, subdivision 8; 256B.0625, subdivision 49; 256B.0943, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9; 256B.0944, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Hosch introduced:

H. F. 1709, A bill for an act relating to human services; changing child welfare provisions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.46, subdivision 2; 256.01, subdivision 14b; 259.52, subdivisions 2, 6; 260.012; 260.93; 260B.007, subdivision 7; 260B.157, subdivision 3; 260B.198, subdivision 1; 260C.007, subdivisions 18, 25; 260C.151, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; 260C.163, by adding a subdivision; 260C.175, subdivision 1; 260C.176, subdivision 1; 260C.178, subdivisions 1, 3; 260C.201, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, 11; 260C.209, subdivision 3; 260C.212, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 4a, 5, 7; 260D.02, subdivision 5; 260D.03, subdivision 1; 260D.07; 484.76, subdivision 2; Laws 2008, chapter 361, article 6, section 58; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 260C.209, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Hilstrom, Hortman and Dittrich introduced:

H. F. 1710, A bill for an act relating to education; appropriating money to provide a grant to the Northwest Hennepin Family Center in Brooklyn Center.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jackson introduced:

H. F. 1711, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money to replace and rehabilitate local bridges.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jackson, Persell, Ward, Gunther, Dill, Doty, Olin, Howes, Urdahl, Cornish, Rosenthal, McNamara and Torkelson introduced:

H. F. 1712, A bill for an act relating to game and fish; providing free angling licenses for residents 90 years of age or older; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97A.441, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight.

Abeler and Hilstrom introduced:

H. F. 1713, A bill for an act relating to licensing examinations; prohibiting certain practices in preparation for a radiologic technology examination; establishing penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 144.121, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Paymar; Mariani; Johnson; Thao; Hausman; Davids; Solberg; Mahoney; Kelliher; Carlson; Murphy, E.; Lesch and Lanning introduced:

H. F. 1714, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Emmer, Holberg, Drazkowski, Scott, Sanders, Gottwalt, Kelly, Kiffmeyer and Zellers introduced:

H. F. 1715, A bill for an act relating to health; repealing requirement related to submission of encounter data; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 62U.04, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Emmer, Holberg, Drazkowski, Scott, Sanders and Zellers introduced:

H. F. 1716, A bill for an act relating to health; repealing certain payment reform and quality measurement requirements; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 62U.02; 62U.04.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Atkins introduced:

H. F. 1717, A bill for an act relating to commerce; regulating motor vehicle sales and distribution; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 80E.03, by adding a subdivision; 80E.09, subdivisions 1, 3; 80E.12; 80E.135; 80E.14, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Clark, Mariani, Newton, Hornstein, Bly, Lieder and Paymar introduced:

H. F. 1718, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying application procedures and requirements for driver's license; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 171.06, subdivision 3; repealing Minnesota Rules, part 7410.0410.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.

Atkins introduced:

H. F. 1719, A bill for an act relating to insurance; regulating viatical settlements; enacting and modifying the Viatical Settlements Model Act of the National Association of Insurance Commissions; providing criminal penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.716, subdivision 7; 60A.964, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 60A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 60A.961; 60A.962; 60A.963; 60A.965; 60A.966; 60A.967; 60A.968; 60A.969; 60A.970; 60A.971; 60A.972; 60A.973; 60A.974.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Huntley introduced:

H. F. 1720, A bill for an act relating to human services; reducing state health care program payment rates to psychiatrists; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.76, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Wagenius introduced:

H. F. 1721, A bill for an act relating to environment; modifying Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources membership terms; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 116P.05, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight.

Huntley introduced:

H. F. 1722, A bill for an act relating to human services; reducing certain physician payment rates for state health care programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.76, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Juhnke introduced:

H. F. 1723, A bill for an act relating to energy; providing economic stimulus through renewable energy and energy efficiency grants; appropriating money.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Faust and Hilty introduced:

H. F. 1724, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax-forfeited land proceeds; authorizing counties to use certain tax-forfeited land proceeds for other purposes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 282.08.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Persell, Hilty, Solberg, Sailer, Johnson and Ward introduced:

H. F. 1725, A bill for an act relating to energy; requiring reports by certain residential heating, delivered-fuel suppliers; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Energy Finance and Policy Division.

Persell, Hilty, Sailer, Solberg and Ward introduced:

H. F. 1726, A bill for an act relating to energy; providing rights to low-income customers of delivered home heating fuel vendors; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Energy Finance and Policy Division.

Hansen, Juhnke, Otremba, Morgan and Koenen introduced:

H. F. 1727, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; making wellhead protection areas eligible for the reinvest in Minnesota reserve program; modifying conservation reserve program; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 103F.515, subdivisions 2, 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight.

Loeffler and Hosch introduced:

H. F. 1728, A bill for an act relating to human services; amending child care programs, program integrity, adult supports including general assistance medical care and group residential housing, and Minnesota family investment program; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 119B.011, subdivision 3; 119B.08, subdivision 2; 119B.09, subdivision 1; 119B.12, subdivision 1; 119B.13, subdivision 6; 119B.15; 119B.231, subdivision 3; 256.014, subdivision 1; 256.0471, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 256D.01, subdivision 1b; 256D.44, subdivision 3; 256I.04, subdivisions 2a, 3; 256I.05, subdivision 1k; 256J.24, subdivision 5; 256J.425, subdivisions 2, 3; 256J.521, subdivision 2; 256J.545; 256J.561, subdivision 2; 256J.575, subdivision 3; 256J.626, subdivision 7; 256J.95, subdivisions 11, 13.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Faust, Kahn, Howes and Solberg introduced:

H. F. 1729, A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for Minnesota Public Radio, Inc.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dill introduced:

H. F. 1730, A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money for biomass facility grant.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mullery and Carlson introduced:

H. F. 1731, A bill for an act relating to natural resources; appropriating money for Victory Memorial Drive restoration.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Clark, Hayden, Champion and Paymar introduced:

H. F. 1732, A bill for an act relating to housing finance; appropriating money to continue a demonstration project for high-risk adults.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Eken introduced:

H. F. 1733, A bill for an act relating to waters; appropriating money for grants to comply with water protection rules.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Lanning and McFarlane introduced:

H. F. 1734, A bill for an act relating to environment; authorizing establishment of basin boards; authorizing taxing authority; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 103B.101, subdivision 9; 103B.102, subdivision 2; 103B.231, subdivision 4; 103B.245, subdivision 1; 103B.3369, subdivisions 2, 5; 103D.205, subdivision 3; 103D.401, subdivision 1; 275.066; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103A; 103B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight.

Lanning introduced:

H. F. 1735, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for flood hazard mitigation in the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Masin, Persell, Sterner, Johnson, Scalze, Morgan, Obermueller and Slocum introduced:

H. F. 1736, A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting certain provider conflicts of interest; providing criminal and civil penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 62R.03, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62J; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.717, subdivision 3; 62J.23.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Brynaert, Hilty, Morrow, Mahoney and Kelliher introduced:

H. F. 1737, A bill for an act relating to higher education; appropriating money for a grant to the International Renewable Energy Technical Institute at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mack, Zellers, Loon, Holberg, Hackbarth, Dean and Sanders introduced:

H. F. 1738, A bill for an act relating to the legislature; prohibiting regular sessions in even-numbered years; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.011.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Sterner, Dittrich, Masin, Beard, Rosenthal, Persell, Kohls and Bunn introduced:

H. F. 1739, A bill for an act relating to commerce; reforming no-fault auto insurance; increasing certain first-party benefits; regulating certain arbitration awards; prohibiting balance billing by health care providers; regulating the furnishing of certain accident record information; clarifying civil liability with respect to recovery of medical and health care expenses; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 65B.44, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 65B.51, subdivisions 1, 3; 65B.525, by adding a subdivision; 65B.54, by adding a subdivision; 169.09, subdivision 13; 604.01, by adding a subdivision; 604.02, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Winkler, Kelliher, Loeffler, Kahn, Lillie, Mullery and Slocum introduced:

H. F. 1740, A bill for an act relating to marriage; recognizing certain marriages performed in other states; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 517.03, subdivision 1; 517.20.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Justice.

Hilty introduced:

H. F. 1741, A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money for a grant to city of Cromwell.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Hilty introduced:

H. F. 1742, A bill for an act relating to elections; increasing percentage of votes a candidate for statewide or legislative office must receive in order to obtain public financing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 10A.31, subdivision 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Hausman introduced:

H. F. 1743, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for transit improvement areas; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Hilty and Huntley introduced:

H. F. 1744, A bill for an act relating to government operations; creating technology accessibility standards for the state; authorizing rulemaking; establishing the advisory committee for technology standards for accessibility and usability; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 16C.02, by adding a subdivision; 16C.03, subdivision 3; 16C.08, subdivision 2; 16E.01, subdivisions 1a, 3, by adding a subdivision; 16E.02, subdivision 1; 16E.03, subdivisions 2, 4; 16E.04, subdivision 1; 16E.07, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 16C; 16E.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Ruud introduced:

H. F. 1745, A bill for an act relating to health; modifying provisions in health occupations for speech language pathologists and occupational therapists; expanding definition of licensed health care professional; changing provisions for food, beverage, and lodging establishments; requiring the Department of Health to use rules and guidelines from the federal government to implement the minimum data set for resident reimbursement classification; establishing fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 148.512, subdivision 13; 148.5193, subdivision 6a; 148.5194, subdivisions 2, 3, 7; 148.6402, subdivisions 13, 22a; 148.6405; 148.6440, subdivision 2; 157.16, subdivisions 2, 4; repealing Minnesota Rules, parts 4610.0420; 4610.0500, subparts 1, 2, 3, 5; 4610.0600, subparts 1, 3, 4; 4610.0650.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Bigham and Kohls introduced:

H. F. 1746, A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; protecting customers from injuries resulting from use of inflatable play equipment used for commercial purposes; requiring the presence of trained supervisors and liability insurance; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 184B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Clark and Juhnke introduced:

H. F. 1747, A bill for an act relating to employment; requiring a report on green jobs in the food production sector; appropriating money for farm-to-school and farm-to-home pilot projects.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sailer introduced:

H. F. 1748, A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money to establish a national solar testing and certification laboratory.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Winkler and Kelliher introduced:

H. F. 1749, A bill for an act relating to liquor; allowing limited storage for retail liquor operations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 340A.410, subdivision 7, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Abeler and Thao introduced:

H. F. 1750, A bill for an act relating to human services; making changes to licensing provisions, including data practices, disqualifications, and background study requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.46, subdivisions 3, 4; 245A.03, subdivision 2; 245A.04, subdivisions 5, 7; 245A.041, by adding a subdivision; 245A.05; 245A.07, subdivisions 1, 3; 245A.1435; 245A.16, subdivision 1; 245A.50, subdivision 5; 245C.03, subdivision 1; 245C.15, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 245C.22, subdivision 7; 245C.24, subdivisions 2, 3; 245C.25; 245C.27, subdivision 1; 256.045, subdivisions 3, 3b; 626.556, subdivisions 2, 10e, 10f; 626.557, subdivisions 9c, 12b; 626.5572, subdivision 13.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Kelly, Hilstrom, Smith, Kohls, Drazkowski, Sanders and Holberg introduced:

H. F. 1751, A bill for an act relating to drivers' licenses; permitting a driver's license or identification card applicant to designate an emergency contact person; establishing procedures for access to emergency contact data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.69, subdivision 1; 171.06, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.

Drazkowski, Buesgens, Holberg, Emmer, Kelly and Kiffmeyer introduced:

H. F. 1752, A bill for an act relating to taxation; budget priorities; repealing the political contribution refund; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 270A.03, subdivision 7; 289A.50, subdivision 1; 290.01, subdivision 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 10A.322, subdivision 4; 290.06, subdivision 23.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Mahoney and Mariani introduced:

H. F. 1753, A bill for an act relating to higher education; establishing a summer academy and a onetime grant to help pay tuition; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 136A.121, by adding subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Hilty introduced:

H. F. 1754, A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money to Department of Commerce and Public Utilities Commission to finance activities and projects related to energy or commerce; modifying provisions relating to assessments, audits, insurance and insurers, public utilities, cooperative electric associations, and municipal power agencies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 45.027, subdivision 1; 60A.315, subdivision 6; 61A.02, subdivisions 2, 2a; 61A.072, subdivision 11; 70A.06, subdivision 2; 216B.62, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, by adding subdivisions; 237.295, subdivisions 2, 3, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 60A.315, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Beard and Morgan introduced:

H. F. 1755, A bill for an act relating to gambling; providing for agent wagering; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 240.13, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Kath; Solberg; Morrow; Murphy, M.; Howes; Falk; Olin; Doty; Juhnke; Dill; Fritz; Koenen; Anzelc; Otremba; Hilty and Persell introduced:

H. F. 1756, A bill for an act relating to the Public Facilities Authority; providing for federal use of funds allocated to the state by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; providing for clean water and drinking water loans and grants; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 446A.07, subdivision 7; 446A.081, subdivision 8.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Brod; Pelowski; Cornish; Drazkowski; Kiffmeyer; Shimanski; Dean; Anderson, B.; Loon; Gottwalt; Sanders; Emmer; Seifert; Downey; Kohls; Kelly; Mack and Zellers introduced:

H. F. 1757, A bill for an act relating to health and human services; establishing the Department of Health and Human Services; requiring the merger of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 15.01; 15.06, subdivision 1; 15A.0815, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Kahn; Murphy, E.; Ruud; Scalze; Huntley; Thissen and Abeler introduced:

H. F. 1758, A bill for an act relating to public health; requiring information on meningococcal disease, human papilloma virus, and other diseases and vaccines to be provided; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Kahn; Murphy, E.; Clark; Scalze; Thissen and Abeler introduced:

H. F. 1759, A bill for an act relating to health; requiring reporting of hospital-acquired infections; establishing an advisory committee; applying sanctions and penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Thao introduced:

H. F. 1760, A bill for an act relating to human services; amending continuing care provisions, including changes to medical assistance, nursing facilities, and data management; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 252.282, subdivisions 3, 5; 256B.0657, subdivisions 5, 8; 256B.0913, subdivisions 4, 5a, 12; 256B.0915, subdivision 2; 256B.431, subdivision 10; 256B.433, subdivision 1; 256B.438, subdivision 7; 256B.441, subdivisions 5, 11; 256B.5011, subdivision 2; 256B.5012, subdivisions 6, 7; 256B.5013, subdivisions 1, 6; 626.557, subdivision 12b; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.5013, subdivisions 2, 3, 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Anderson, S.; Winkler and Kahn introduced:

H. F. 1761, A bill for an act relating to transportation; allowing single-occupant hybrid vehicles to operate in high-occupancy vehicle lanes and dynamic shoulder lanes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 160.93, subdivisions 4, 5, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.

Buesgens, Smith, Emmer, Drazkowski and Holberg introduced:

H. F. 1762, A bill for an act relating to constitutional amendments; proposing to amend the Minnesota Constitution, article XI; repealing the increase in the sales and use tax rate dedicated for natural resources and cultural heritage purposes; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 85.53; 97A.056, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 114D.50; 129D.17.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Abeler and Thao introduced:

H. F. 1763, A bill for an act relating to health occupations; modifying a provision of chiropractic practice; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 148.01, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Bigham and Hilstrom introduced:

H. F. 1764, A bill for an act relating to public safety; requiring the Board of Pharmacy to report all controlled substance schedule changes the board recommends to the legislature; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 152.02, subdivision 12.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Olin and Kalin introduced:

H. F. 1765, A bill for an act relating to public safety; expanding the fourth-degree assault crime; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 609.2231, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Hilty, Huntley and Murphy, M. introduced:

H. F. 1766, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money for phase 2 of the Moose Lake sex offender treatment program facilities.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nelson introduced:

H. F. 1767, A bill for an act relating to construction; requiring registration of unlicensed contractors and subcontractors; imposing a fee; imposing penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Lesch and Paymar introduced:

H. F. 1768, A bill for an act relating to public safety; increasing criminal penalties for certain sex trafficking offenses; providing housing and support services for victims of human trafficking, and technical training for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement on human trafficking; increasing public awareness on human trafficking; addressing Minnesota family investment program eligibility and waivers for human trafficking victims; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 256J.08, subdivision 90; 256J.32, subdivisions 4, 8; 256J.42, subdivision 4; 256J.425, subdivision 3; 256J.521, by adding a subdivision; 256J.575, subdivision 3; 299A.79, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 299A.795; 609.281, subdivision 5; 609.321, subdivision 7a; 609.322; 611A.036, subdivision 7; 624.712, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 256J; 299A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Downey, Buesgens, Zellers and Otremba introduced:

H. F. 1769, A bill for an act relating to human services; creating an exemption to human services licensing requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 245A.03, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Sailer and Eken introduced:

H. F. 1770, A bill for an act relating to local government; providing for audits of household hazardous waste joint powers boards every five years; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 6.756, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Environment Policy and Oversight.

Scott, Jackson and Shimanski introduced:

H. F. 1771, A bill for an act relating to child support; changing certain provisions; redirecting payment of child support; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 518A.46, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Civil Justice.

Doty and Otremba introduced:

H. F. 1772, A bill for an act relating to education finance; increasing state support for the debt service equalization aid program; creating a school bond agricultural credit; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 123B.53, subdivision 5; 126C.01, by adding a subdivision; 126C.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 123B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 123B.54.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Bly and Beard introduced:

H. F. 1773, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for Spring Lake Regional Park; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nelson introduced:

H. F. 1774, A bill for an act relating to retirement; amending deferred compensation plan provisions; defining terms; regulating the state unclassified employees retirement program; regulating data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 352.965, subdivisions 2, 6; 352D.015, subdivision 9; 352D.02, by adding a subdivision; 352D.04, subdivision 1; 352D.05, subdivision 3; 352D.06, subdivisions 1, 3; 352D.065, subdivision 3; 352D.09, subdivisions 3, 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Obermueller and Kalin introduced:

H. F. 1775, A bill for an act relating to energy; creating school district renewable energy grant program; authorizing bonds; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216C.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Hayden, Clark, Mullery, Champion and Kahn introduced:

H. F. 1776, A bill for an act relating to public transit; requiring Metropolitan Council and commissioner of transportation to provide free transit passes for unemployed individuals seeking employment; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 174.23, by adding a subdivision; 473.408, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Newton introduced:

H. F. 1777, A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; modifying provision governing display of registration plates or tabs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 168.09, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.

Otremba, Rukavina, Davids, Fritz and Abeler introduced:

H. F. 1778, A bill for an act relating to human services; requiring prepaid health plans and county-based purchasing plans serving state health care program enrollees to offer contracts to health care providers subject to the MinnesotaCare tax; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 256B.69, by adding a subdivision; 256B.692, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Hosch, Johnson, Mariani, Huntley and Thao introduced:

H. F. 1779, A bill for an act relating to human services; appropriating money to continue a demonstration project for high-risk adults.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sailer, Pelowski, Scalze and Loeffler introduced:

H. F. 1780, A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring revisor of statutes to survey recipients of free state publications.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Kahn introduced:

H. F. 1781, A bill for an act relating to government finance; modifying provisions for general legislative and administrative expenses of state government; regulating state and local government operations; establishing technology development lease-purchase financing; establishing state appropriation bonds; establishing a statewide electronic licensing system; requiring local units of government to utilize state cooperative purchasing; transferring the Environmental Quality Board to the Pollution Control Agency; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.7411, subdivision 8; 103A.204; 103B.151, subdivision 1; 103B.315, subdivision 5; 103F.751; 103G.222, subdivision 1; 103H.151, subdivision 4; 103H.175, subdivision 3; 115A.072, subdivision 1; 115A.32; 116C.02, by adding a subdivision; 116C.04, subdivisions 1, 7; 116C.71, by adding a subdivision; 116F.06, subdivision 2; 116G.03, by adding a subdivision; 116G.15; 116G.151; 129D.13, subdivisions 1, 3; 129D.14, subdivisions 4, 5, 6; 137.56; 471.345, subdivision 15; Laws 2007, chapter 148, article 1, sections 10; 12, subdivision 2; 16, subdivision 2; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 16A; 16E; 270C; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.7411, subdivision 9; 116C.02, subdivision 2; 116C.03, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3a, 4, 5, 6; 116C.24, subdivision 2; 116C.71, subdivisions 1c, 2a; 116C.91, subdivision 2; 116F.06, subdivision 2; 116G.03, subdivision 2; 240A.08.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Lenczewski and Marquart introduced:

H. F. 1782, A bill for an act relating to financing state government; taxes; individual income, corporate franchise, property and sales and use; requiring certain additions; conforming to federal section 179 expensing allowances; disallowing certain subtractions; allowing certain nonrefundable credits; allowing a refundable Minnesota child credit; appropriating money; repealing various credits; repealing individual and corporate alternative minimum taxes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 275.025, subdivisions 1, 2; 290.01, subdivisions 5, 19, 19a, 19b, 19c, 19d, 29, 31, by adding subdivisions; 290.06, subdivision 2c, by adding subdivisions; 290.0671, subdivision 1; 290.0922, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding a subdivision; 290.17, subdivision 4; 290.191, subdivisions 2, 3; 469.315; 469.3192; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 17; 290; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 272.02, subdivision 83; 290.06, subdivisions 24, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34; 290.067, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 2b, 3, 4; 290.0672; 290.0674; 290.0679; 290.068, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 290.0802; 290.091; 290.0921, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 3a, 4, 6, 7, 8; 290.191, subdivision 4; 290.491; 297A.68, subdivisions 38, 41; 469.316; 469.317; 469.321; 469.3215; 469.322; 469.323; 469.324; 469.325; 469.326; 469.327; 469.328; 469.329; 469.330; 469.331; 469.332; 469.333; 469.334; 469.335; 469.336; 469.337; 469.338; 469.339; 469.340; 469.341; Laws 2009, chapter 3, section 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Ruud introduced:

H. F. 1783, A bill for an act relating to human services; eliminating medical assistance coverage for certain ineffective preventive services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.0625, subdivision 14.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Drazkowski and Gottwalt introduced:

H. F. 1784, A bill for an act relating to state government; modifying public employee annual salaries that exceed $100,000 during the biennium ending June 30, 2011.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Norton introduced:

H. F. 1785, A bill for an act relating to economic development; requiring accountability measures and reports as a condition for receiving state funds; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Haws, Olin, Reinert, Doty and Ward introduced:

H. F. 1786, A bill for an act relating to intergovernmental operations; providing for elimination of unnecessary mandates; providing for better public understanding of the roles and responsibilities of state and county governments; providing for financial accountability between state and county governments; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3; 275.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Lillie introduced:

H. F. 1787, A bill for an act relating to taxation; tax increment financing; allowing city of North St. Paul an extension of the five-year rule for two districts.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Juhnke introduced:

H. F. 1788, A bill for an act relating to taxation; estate; providing an exclusion for certain farm and small business properties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 291.005, subdivision 1; 291.03, by adding subdivisions.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Fritz introduced:

H. F. 1789, A bill for an act relating to insurance; authorizing the Nonprofit Insurance Trust to self-insure against certain liabilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 471.98, subdivision 2; 471.982, subdivision 3.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Doty introduced:

H. F. 1790, A bill for an act relating to gambling; requiring a report on casino machine checks by director of gambling enforcement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 299L.02, subdivision 7.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Nelson introduced:

H. F. 1791, A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing for employment of certain peace officers and corrections officers under joint power agreements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 471.59, by adding subdivisions.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Kahn introduced:

H. F. 1792, A bill for an act relating to the University of Minnesota; providing for the improvement of the neighborhood adjacent to the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis campus; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 137.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division.

Nelson introduced:

H. F. 1793, A bill for an act relating to retirement; increasing the size of the board of trustees of the Teachers Retirement Association by adding an additional elected retired member; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 354.06, subdivision 1.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Welti introduced:

H. F. 1794, A bill for an act relating to employment; providing standard definition of independent contractor for truck driver-operators for purposes of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and income taxation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 268.035, subdivision 25b; 290.92, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 176; repealing Minnesota Rules, parts 5224.0290; 5224.0291.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Ruud and Abeler introduced:

H. F. 1795, A bill for an act relating to health; establishing licensure for birthing centers; limiting reimbursement for uncomplicated births; designating licensed birthing centers as essential community providers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 62Q.19, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 144; 256B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Davids and Abeler introduced:

H. F. 1796, A bill for an act relating to taxation; allowing a jobs credit for increasing employment; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 290.06, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Lieder, Beard, Hornstein, Hausman, Morrow and Hortman introduced:

H. F. 1797, A bill for an act relating to transportation; providing for receipt and appropriation of federal economic recovery funds; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 161.36, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Hansen and Koenen introduced:

H. F. 1798, A bill for an act relating to taxation; property; requiring compliance with certain laws to participate in certain agriculture property tax programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 40A.09; 273.111, by adding a subdivision; 473H.04, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Morrow and Brynaert introduced:

H. F. 1799, A bill for an act relating to capital improvements; naming and appropriating money for the Minnesota Valley Line; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Laine, Davnie, Abeler and Hayden introduced:

H. F. 1800, A bill for an act relating to health; prohibiting an individual health plan from refusing to issue coverage because of a previous cesarean delivery; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 62A.65, subdivision 4.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Laine, Abeler and Davnie introduced:

H. F. 1801, A bill for an act relating to health; regulating hospital policies on cesarean section under certain circumstances; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Eken introduced:

H. F. 1802, A bill for an act relating to human services; providing a group residential housing supplemental rate for a provider in Mahnomen county; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256I.05, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Scalze introduced:

H. F. 1803, A bill for an act relating to state employees; limiting reimbursement for travel expenses.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Lieder, Morrow, Welti, Hornstein, Poppe and Koenen introduced:

H. F. 1804, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for transit facilities in greater Minnesota; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Atkins, Bigham, Davids, Nelson, Reinert, Hayden, Davnie, Hansen, Slocum, Mullery, Kahn, Pelowski, Hilstrom, Smith and Fritz introduced:

H. F. 1805, A bill for an act relating to occupations and professions; creating licensing standards for full-time firefighters; establishing fees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299F.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Bly introduced:

H. F. 1806, A bill for an act relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and other improvements of a capital nature; authorizing the issuance of state bonds; appropriating money for the city of Northfield public safety and regional emergency operations center.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Zellers and Atkins introduced:

H. F. 1807, A bill for an act relating to alcohol; allowing the Metropolitan Airports Commission to extend hours of sale; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Brod introduced:

H. F. 1808, A bill for an act relating to traffic safety; expanding and protecting certain data items on death certificates of decedents; providing surviving family members greater access to crashed vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 13.10, by adding a subdivision; 169.09, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division.

Hilty and Murphy, M. introduced:

H. F. 1809, A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the Department of Corrections' per diem law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 241.018, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 241.018, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Lesch and Paymar introduced:

H. F. 1810, A bill for an act relating to human rights; requiring posting of notices related to human trafficking at establishments that sell alcoholic beverages at retail and certain lodging establishments that have been involved in prostitution-related activity; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 617.87; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Slawik and Murphy, E. introduced:

H. F. 1811, A bill for an act relating to insurance; creating an Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force; providing appointments; requiring a report.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Brod and Smith introduced:

H. F. 1812, A resolution memorializing the Governor of the State of California concerning Kathleen Ann Soliah.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Public Safety Policy and Oversight.

Juhnke; Lieder; Hamilton; Anderson, P.; Magnus and Falk introduced:

H. F. 1813, A bill for an act relating to construction codes; providing for regulation of elevators in grain elevators; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 326B.163, subdivision 5.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Winkler; Ruud; Murphy, E., and Thissen introduced:

H. F. 1814, A bill for an act relating to state employees; providing criteria for state employees' personal electronic health records.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Beard, Lieder and Hortman introduced:

H. F. 1815, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying provisions relating to design-build projects; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 161.3410, by adding a subdivision; 161.3412, subdivision 3; 161.3420, subdivision 3; 161.3422; 161.3426, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 161.3426, subdivision 2.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Morrow introduced:

H. F. 1816, A bill for an act relating to transportation; modifying and updating provisions relating to motor carriers, highways, and the Department of Transportation; making clarifying and technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 168.013, subdivision 1e; 168.185; 169.025; 169.801, subdivision 10; 169.823, subdivision 1; 169.824; 169.8261; 169.827; 169.85, subdivision 2; 169.862, subdivision 2; 169.864, subdivisions 1, 2; 169.865, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 169.866, subdivision 1; 169.87, subdivision 2; 174.64, subdivision 4; 174.66; 221.012, subdivisions 19, 29; 221.021, subdivision 1; 221.022; 221.025; 221.026, subdivisions2, 5; 221.0269, subdivision 3; 221.031, subdivisions 1, 3, 3c, 6; 221.0314, subdivisions 2, 3a, 9; 221.033, subdivisions 1, 2; 221.121, subdivisions 1, 7; 221.122, subdivision 1; 221.123; 221.132; 221.151, subdivision 1; 221.161, subdivisions 1, 4; 221.171; 221.172, subdivision 3; 221.185, subdivisions 2, 4, 5a, 9; 221.605, subdivision 1; 221.68; 221.81, subdivision 3d; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 169.67, subdivision 6; 169.826, subdivisions 1b, 5; 169.832, subdivisions 11, 11a; 221.012, subdivisions 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 21, 23, 24, 30, 32, 39, 40, 41; 221.031, subdivision 2b; 221.072; 221.101; 221.111; 221.121, subdivisions 2, 3, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f; 221.131, subdivision 2a; 221.141, subdivision 6; 221.151, subdivisions 2, 3; 221.153; 221.172, subdivisions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 221.296, subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Ruud introduced:

H. F. 1817, A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing an alternative basic health plan for families with children eligible for medical assistance; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256B.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight.

Mariani, Abeler and Slawik introduced:

H. F. 1818, A bill for an act relating to poverty; requiring commissioners to provide a poverty impact statement on bills when requested by a legislator.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.

Murphy, E. introduced:

H. F. 1819, A bill for an act relating to health; changing the fee for testing; requiring support services to families with children who are deaf or have hearing loss; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, sections 144.125, subdivision 1; 144.966, by adding a subdivision.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Rosenthal and Hilstrom introduced:

H. F. 1820, A bill for an act relating to state government; extending the exemption from alcohol and controlled substances testing; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 221.031, subdivision 10.

The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections.