House Session and Committee Schedule Upcoming Meetings
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THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 8:15 AM
Meeting Time Note: If necessary, the committee with reconvene in the Basement hearing room to complete the agenda at 6 p.m.
Education Reform
Room: Basement State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Sondra Erickson
Agenda:
HF1870
(Petersen) School districts authorized to base leave of absence and discharge decisions on teacher evaluation outcomes.
HF1542
(Eken) School start date exception made for school districts that suffer natural disasters.
Testimony on
HF1870
was taken on Jan. 31, no more testimony will be taken on that bill.
Meeting Documents: A20 amendment
A17 amendment
A18 amendment
A19 amendment
A2 amendment
A15 amendment
A16 amendment
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 8:15 AM
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Denny McNamara
Agenda:
HF1644
(Wagenius) Watercraft surcharge and aquatic plant management fees modified.
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.
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 8:15 AM
Judiciary Policy and Finance
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Ron Shimanski
Agenda:
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.
HF1043
(Gauthier) Motor vehicle property crime penalties proposed for repeat violators.
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.
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
Meeting Documents: 1043A1 Amendment
HF1043 Fiscal Note
HF1535 A5 Amendment
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 8:15 AM
State Government Finance
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda:
HF560
(Downey) Government agency energy forward pricing mechanisms provisions modified.
HF1830
(Murray) Albert Lea; wastewater infrastructure fund grant terms modified.
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
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance
Room: Basement State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Rod Hamilton
Agenda:
HF539
(Anderson) Horses as livestock classification modified.
HF1890
(Fabian) Bovine tuberculosis property tax credit revived.
If you would like to testify on any items on the agenda, please contact Abigail Johnson 651-296-5068.
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Government Operations and Elections
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Joyce Peppin
Agenda:
HF2071
(Davids) Lanesboro Dam exempted from historic review.
HF2082
(Crawford) Sandstone and its economic development authority authorized to sell a housing development.
HF1812
(Stensrud) Department of Administration permitted to contract for waste-hauling without determining whether state employees are able to do the work, and state prohibited from purchasing waste-hauling vehicles for use in the Capitol complex.
HF1926
(Swedzinski) Certification provided for good manufacturing practices for commercial feed and feed ingredients, voluntary certification fees authorized, rule provisions relating to animal feed modified, and money appropriated.
HF2007
(Kahn) Consolidating counties and rationalizing other internal boundaries feasibility study required, and money appropriated.
Meeting Documents: HF2007 Technical Amendment
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Tony Cornish
Agenda:
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.
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.
HF2046
(Woodard) Department of Human Services electronic civil commitment data access permitted to law enforcement for background checks on explosives possession permit applications.
Committee consideration of public safety bonding requests
Bill(s) Removed:
HF2073
(Kelly) Medical director for the Department of Corrections authorized to act for juveniles without a parent or guardian for medical and mental health care.
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Taxes
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
Agenda:
HF1822
(Loon) Tax reform action commission established, commission appointments authorized, report preparation directed to the legislature, and money appropriated.
Tax Expenditure Report Presentation - Dr. Paul Wilson, Department of Revenue
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Education Finance
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Pat Garofalo
Agenda: Federal Grant Awards/Requests:
USDA Direct Certification Grant
Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Health and Human Services Finance
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Jim Abeler
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
Meeting Documents: Phyllis Wojchik Committee Testimony
Anne Henry Testimony
Roberta Opheim Testimony
DHS - PCA Relative Rate
DHS - CFC Bed Reduction
DHS Congregate Care Rates
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Higher Education Policy and Finance
Room: Basement State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Bud Nornes
Agenda: 2012 Capital Budget Request - University of Minnesota
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Bob Gunther
Bill(s) Removed
Agenda:
HF1823
(Downey) Small business investment credit modified, and credit for start-up and emerging Minnesota businesses provided.
HF1676
(Gunther) Fast investment today program performance rewards created, tax benefits provided, and money appropriated.
HF1968
(Loon) Minnesota Children's Museum funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HFXXXX - Elimination of construction code fund transfers has been removed from the agenda
Meeting Documents: HF XXXX - Elimination of Construction Code Fund Transfers
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Legislative Audit Commission
Room: 300S State Office Building
Chairs: Rep. Michael Beard, Sen. Roger Reinert
Agenda: Release OLA evaluation, Fiscal Notes.
THURSDAY, February 9, 2012
3:00 PM
THE HOUSE MEETS IN SESSION
FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 - 8:15 AM
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources - Executive Committee
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
Agenda:
1. Approve agenda for LCCMR Executive Committee meeting for February 10, 2012
2. Members approve minutes for June 23, 2011
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
4. LCCMR duties and administration defined under 116P and adopted operating procedures
5. LCCMR strategic direction and update on Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) 2012-2013 Request for Proposal (RFP)
6. Other business
7. Adjourn
Full LCCMR Meeting to follow at 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, February 10, 2012 - 9:15 AM
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Tom Hackbarth
*** Note: *** Change in Agenda
Agenda: 1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for February 10, 2012
2. Members approve minutes for December 7, 2011
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
4. Report from the LCCMR Executive Committee meeting of February 10, 2012
5. Update on ML 2006, ML 2008, ML 2009, ML 2010 final reports received and final expenditures (LCCMR Staff)
6. Update on current work plan updates received and amendments received/approved (LCCMR Staff)
7. Discuss proposal review and selection process for the ENRTF 2012-2013 RFP issued December 12, 2011
8. DNR request to amend appropriation language: M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c "Linking Habitat Restoration to Bioenergy and Local Economies", $600,000, Barb Spears, DNR - Completion Date: 06/30/2013 (DNR)
9. Recommendation to 2012 legislature on ENRTF requested extensions of appropriation availability (LCCMR Staff):
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c"Metropolitan Regional Park System Acquisition", $1,290,000, Arne Stefferud, Metropolitan Council - Current Completion Date: 06/30/2012 Proposed Completion Date: 06/30/2014
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c"Cooperative Habitat Research in Deep Lakes", $825,000, Donald Pereira, DNR - Current Completion Date: 06/30/2012 Proposed Completion Date: 06/30/2013
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d "Controlling the Movement of Invasive Fish Species", $300,000, Vaughan Voller, U of MN - Current Completion Date: 06/30/2012 Proposed Completion Date: 6/30/2013
- M.L. 2011, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 09a "Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship Academy", $200,000, Steve Woods, BWSR - Current Completion Date: 06/30/2014 Proposed Completion Date: 06/30/2015
10. LCCMR 2012 Calendar
11. Other business
12. Adjourn
MONDAY, February 13, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Ways and Means
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Mary Liz Holberg
Agenda: The Office of the Legislative Auditor will present a legislative audit of fiscal notes.
MONDAY, February 13, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Meeting Time Note: Meeting will begin at noon or immediately following Senate Floor Session, whichever comes first.
Joint House-Senate Subcommittee on Claims
Room: 112 State Capitol
Chairs: Senator Jungbauer, Representative Smith
Agenda: 1) Review recommendations from November 22, 2011 meeting of the Joint House-Senate Subcommittee on Claims
2) Medical Reimbursement for Injury Claims under $500, Department of Corrections
MONDAY, February 13, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Veterans Services Division
Room: Basement State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Bruce Anderson
Agenda:
HF1452
(Dettmer) Tax credit for past military service eligibility modified.
HF1820
(Dettmer) Income based reduction eliminated.
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.
HF2139
(Bills) Tax credit provided to employers who employ qualified veterans.
Additional bills may be added
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 - 8:15 AM
State Government Finance
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda:
HF246
(Hackbarth) Oliver H. Kelley Farm Historical Site funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF26
(Davids) Preston; historic grain elevator restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1763
(Davids) Rochester: Minnesota veteran and emergency services museum funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1128
(Slawik) Oakdale; veteran memorial funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1924
(Howes) Bemidji; regional public television station funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF684
(Hansen) Mighty Duck grant provided for new or renovated air handling system of indoor ice facilities, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF1910
(Clark) Pioneer and Soldiers Cemetery restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
NOTE: Presentation of bonding project priorities by the Minnesota Historical Society will be first on the agenda
NOTE: BILL ADDED
HF1910
(Clark)
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Taxes
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Greg Davids
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.
There will be a Committee Engrossment of this bill. This will be posted once it is available.
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Meeting Time Note: The meeting is scheduled until 4 p.m.
Health and Human Services Finance
Health and Human Services Finance & Health and Human Services Reform
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chairs: Rep. Jim Abeler, Rep. Steve Gottwalt
Agenda: HMO Transparency
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 - 12:30 PM
Meeting Time Note: The meeting is scheduled until 4 p.m.
Health and Human Services Reform
Health and Human Services Finance & Health and Human Services Reform
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chairs: Rep. Steve Gottwalt, Rep. Jim Abeler
Agenda: HMO Transparency
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Legacy Funding Division
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Dean Urdahl
Agenda:
HF2086
(McNamara) Testimony heard, bill will be laid over
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda: TBA
WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2012 - 8:15 AM
State Government Finance
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda:
HF2033
(Downey) Equal Pay and Benefits Act proposed and new method for public employee compensation determination provided.
Testifier for
HF2033
:
Mark Haveman, Executive Director, Minnesota Taxpayers Association
NOTE: Additional bills may be added
WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Property Tax Working Group
Room: 500S State Office Building
Chairs: , Kathleen Gaylord
Agenda: Consensus Points and Preliminary Draft Recommendations (Continued); Exclusions, Credits and Exemptions. Check online for updates.
WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2012 - 2:30 PM
Health and Human Services Reform
Room: 200 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Steve Gottwalt
Agenda: Minnesota Sex Offender Program provisional discharge process review
Other items may be added to the agenda
THURSDAY, February 16, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Autism Spectrum Disorder Task Force
Room: 500S State Office Building
Chair:
Agenda: To be determined.
*If you have been appointed to this Task Force or represent one of the groups listed in the legislation, please contact Sen. Senjem's office at 651-296-3903.
FRIDAY, February 17, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Sunset Advisory Commission
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer
Agenda: Reconsider the Commission's recommendations regarding the Board of Medical Practices
Public testimony will be allowed. If you would like to testify, please contact Sally Olson at (651) 296-9002 or sally.olson@lcc.leg.mn
FRIDAY, February 17, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Local Government Aid Study Group
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chairs: Rep. Linda Runbeck, Sen. Roger Chamberlain
Agenda: To be determined.
TUESDAY, February 21, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda: TBA
TUESDAY, February 28, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda: TBA
TUESDAY, March 6, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda: TBA
TUESDAY, March 13, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement
Room: 5 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Morrie Lanning
Agenda: TBA