Fiscal Analysis Department: Committee Assignments

Fiscal Analysts report to the Chief Fiscal Analyst, but are assigned responsibility for various finance committees and divisions. Fiscal staff use spreadsheets to track spending decisions made at the Committee level, by the entire House, and during conference committee meetings. Money Matters are published to provide background on fiscal issues. Click on any of the links in the committee structure table to see which fiscal analyst is assigned to a given fiscal committee or division, a list of the agencies or programs a committee or division controls, and spreadsheets or Money Matters available for each committee or division. (General information and disaster relief information is listed under the Ways and Means and Finance Committees.)

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Committee Structure

Agencies:
Agriculture Department
-- Ethanol Development
-- Rural Finance Authority
Agriculture Utilization Research Institute
Board of Animal Health
Horticultural Society
Veterans Affairs Department (including Veterans Homes)

For historical information on Veterans Affairs Department appropriations, see the State Government Finance committee tracking sheets.
For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Agriculture area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
The Capital Investment Division has responsibility for reviewing all state expenditures for capital projects, including buildings, grants, etc. As such, it is not limited in its jurisdiction by agency.

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the State Spending area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Amateur Sports Commission
Arts Board
Asian Pacific Americans Council
Black Minnesotans Council
Chicano Latino Affairs Council
Explore Minnesota Tourism
Historical Society
Humanities Commission
Indian Affairs Council
Minnesota Technology,Inc.
Minnesota Zoo
Public Broadcasting
Science Museum
Environment and Arts Constitutional Amendment Funds
Public Libraries
Children's Museum (MN Dept. of Education)
Public Facilities Authority (DEED)

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Commerce and Economic Opportunity Policy and and Employment and Labor areas of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Education Department (most programs in K-12 Education):
-- Early Childhood and Family Support
-- Community Education and Prevention
-- Self Sufficiency and Lifelong Learning
Department of Human Services (most programs in Health Care & Human Services, some in Housing & Public Health):
-- MFIP Child Care
-- Basic Sliding Fee Child Care
-- Child Care Development Grants

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Family and Early Childhood Education area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Commerce Department
Public Utilities Commission

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Utility Regulation area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Minnesota Conservation Corps
Minnesota/Wisconsin Boundary Commission
Natural Resources Department
Metropolitan Council Parks
Pollution Control Agency
Voyagers National Park Council
Water and Soil Resources Board

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Environment and Natural Resources area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Human Services Department (some programs in Early Childhood, or in Housing and Public Health)
-- Agency Budget
-- MinnesotaCare
-- Community Social Services Act
-- General Assistance Medical Care
-- Medical Assistance
-- Prescription Drugs
-- Health Care Grants and Administration
-- Aging and Adult Services
-- MA Long Term Care Facilities
-- MA Long Term Care Waivers and Home Care Grants
-- Mental Health Grants
-- Chemical Dependency Grants
-- State Operated Services
Health Department - Policy Quality and Compliance Program (other MDH programs in Housing & Public Health)

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Health and Human Services area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
University of Minnesota
Mayo Medical School
Higher Education Services Office
Higher Education Facilities Authority
Employment and Economic Development Department (DEED)- except Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
Iron Range Resource and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB)
Labor and Industry Department
Mediation Services Bureau
Workers Compensation Court of Appeals
Accountancy Board
Architecture, etc., Board
Barbers and Cosmetologist Examiners Board
Combative Sports Commission
Electricity Board

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Higher Education area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Chiropractic Examiners Board
Council on Disabilities
Dentistry Board
Dietetic and Nutrition Practice Board
Emergency Medical Services Board
Families Ombudsman
Health Department (all programs except Policy Quality and Compliance)
Human Services Department
-- Other Children's and Economic Assistance Grants
-- Refugee Services Grants
Housing Finance Agency
Marriage and Family Therapy Board
Medical Practices Board
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Ombudsman
Nursing Board
Nursing Home Administrators Board
Optometry Board
Pharmacy Board
Podiatry Board
Psychology Board
Social Work Board
Veterinary Medicine Board

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Health and Human Services area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Academy of Science
Department of Education (except for Children's Museum)
Education Finance
- General Education
- Special Education
- Facilities and Technology
Minnesota Center for Arts Education
Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind
Permanent School Fund

The State Share Percentage file shows the State's percentage share of K-12 education funding, and have been updated to reflect actual amounts of appropriations and levies.
State Share Percentage

Financing Education in Minnesota, 2008-09

2009 HF 2 District by District Information

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the K-12 Education area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Board of Judicial Standards
Corrections Department
Corrections Ombudsman
Court of Appeals
District Courts
Human Rights Department
Legal Professionals Board
Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST)
Private Detective Board
Public Defense Board
Public Safety Department (some programs in Transportation Finance):
-- Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement
-- Crime Victims Services
-- Criminal Apprehension
-- Emergency Management
-- Fire Marshal
-- Law Enforcement and Community Grants
-- Liquor Control
Sentencing Guidelines Commission
Supreme Court
Tax Court
Uniform Laws Commission

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Criminal Justice and Civil Law areas of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Administrative Hearings Office
Administration Department
Attorney General
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
Capitol Area Architectural and Planning (CAAP) Board
Contingent Accounts
Enterprise Technology, Office of
Governor and Lt. Governor
Investment Board
Judge's Retirement
Legislature, Legislative Commissions, Legislative Retirement
Lawful Gambling Control Board
Lottery
Minnesota Management & Budget (former depts. of Finance and Employee Relations)
Military Affairs Department
Pension Issues including PERA
Racing Commission
Revenue Department
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Tort Claims

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the State Government Operations area of the House Research Department web site.

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Responsibilities:
Alcohol, Gambling and Mining Taxes
Cigarette and Tobacco Taxes
County Program Aid
General Sales Taxes
Individual Income and Corporate Franchise Taxes
Local Bonding, Fees and Specal Assessments
Local Government Aid (LGA)
Local Government Sales Taxes
Market Value Credits
Metropolitan Government Finance
Other Local Aids and Credits
Other Statewide Taxes
Property Taxes
Property Tax Refunds
Public Finance Bill
Statewide Property Tax
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Budget Activity Analysis for Tax Aids & Credits FYs 2010-2011
Overview of Tax Aids & Credit Budget FYs 2010-2011
Catalog of Budget Activities: Tax Aids and Credits, 2009
For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Taxes area of the House Research Department web site.

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Agencies:
Metropolitan Council Transit Operations
Public Safety Department (some programs in Public Safety Finance)
-- Administrative Services
-- Capitol Security
-- Driver and Vehicle Services
-- Pipeline Services
-- State Patrol
-- Traffic Safety
Transportation Department
Trunk Highway Contingent Accounts and Tort Claims
2008 Transportation Finance Legislation: Laws 2008, Chapter 152 (published with House Research)


For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the Transportation area of the House Research Department web site.

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Ways and Means Committee
Chair: Rep. Loren Solberg
Fiscal Analyst: Bill Marx, 373 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155, (651) 296-7176 [FAX (651) 296-9709]

The House Ways and Means Committee is responsible for general oversight of the State's operating budget. Generally, all fiscal bills must be heard in the Ways and Means Committee prior to being heard on the floor of the House.

For other policy-related information on this subject, please see the State Spending area of the House Research Department web site.

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